Episode
Deadly Current
42:33
Published: Wed Oct 20 2021
Description
In this Dateline classic, an atheist and a born-again preacher set out on the project of their lives, but no one thought that Satan might come a long for the ride. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on August 20, 2010.
Chapters
A popular preacher and a wealthy farmer were involved in two accidents, the second resulting in murder.
00:00 - 01:07 (01:07)
Summary
A popular preacher and a wealthy farmer were involved in two accidents, the second resulting in murder. The motive behind the crime remains unknown, but suspicion arose over the handling of money.
EpisodeDeadly Current
PodcastDateline NBC
Doug Porter left his secular job and signed up for a divinity school, only to emerge two years later as the pastor of Little Hickman Community Church, bringing a remarkable success to the church and the community.
01:07 - 05:04 (03:57)
Summary
Doug Porter left his secular job and signed up for a divinity school, only to emerge two years later as the pastor of Little Hickman Community Church, bringing a remarkable success to the church and the community.
EpisodeDeadly Current
PodcastDateline NBC
A man dreams of creating a farm life museum where people can learn about what life was like in the past on a farm.
05:04 - 11:57 (06:52)
Summary
A man dreams of creating a farm life museum where people can learn about what life was like in the past on a farm. With no experience, he is unsure of how to make his vision a reality.
EpisodeDeadly Current
PodcastDateline NBC
Even with the help of his friend Doug, physical therapy, and a caretaker, Frank has seen no progress in his recovery two years after his accident and four and a half years after first approaching Doug for help with a building permit issue.
11:57 - 16:02 (04:04)
Summary
Even with the help of his friend Doug, physical therapy, and a caretaker, Frank has seen no progress in his recovery two years after his accident and four and a half years after first approaching Doug for help with a building permit issue.
EpisodeDeadly Current
PodcastDateline NBC
Frank died in a tragic accident when his pickup truck, driven by his friend Doug, plunged into an irrigation canal.
16:02 - 21:48 (05:46)
Summary
Frank died in a tragic accident when his pickup truck, driven by his friend Doug, plunged into an irrigation canal. Doug attempted to save Frank but was unsuccessful in doing so.
EpisodeDeadly Current
PodcastDateline NBC
Pastor Doug Porter recalls the day a pickup truck landed in a canal as a result of an attempted murder, which he and his wife witnessed firsthand, but chose not to report to the authorities due to potential danger.
21:48 - 27:33 (05:45)
Summary
Pastor Doug Porter recalls the day a pickup truck landed in a canal as a result of an attempted murder, which he and his wife witnessed firsthand, but chose not to report to the authorities due to potential danger.
EpisodeDeadly Current
PodcastDateline NBC
A pastor in Ohio stole more than $13,000 from an elderly congregant’s retirement fund after being given power of attorney, according to a podcast from Wondery.
27:33 - 34:16 (06:42)
Summary
A pastor in Ohio stole more than $13,000 from an elderly congregant’s retirement fund after being given power of attorney, according to a podcast from Wondery.
EpisodeDeadly Current
PodcastDateline NBC
A man scams an elderly man out of his money and health, later taking his life.
34:16 - 39:28 (05:12)
Summary
A man scams an elderly man out of his money and health, later taking his life. He then threatens to use a revocable trust to revoke exposure, which ultimately leads to his downfall.
EpisodeDeadly Current
PodcastDateline NBC
The podcast discusses a story of a man who took advantage of others through lies and deceit, causing them to lose their money and health, ultimately leading to his downfall.
39:28 - 42:15 (02:47)
Summary
The podcast discusses a story of a man who took advantage of others through lies and deceit, causing them to lose their money and health, ultimately leading to his downfall.