Episode
Deadly Devotion
42:20
Published: Thu Jul 30 2020
Description
In this Dateline classic, a decorated army captain returns home safe and sound from Saudi Arabia. But a few months later -- tragedy strikes. Who would want to hurt this beloved commander? Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on March 11, 2016.
Chapters
A decorated army commander, Lynn Messer, was found dead in her own home and her husband was the first suspect, but he had an alibi.
00:00 - 01:17 (01:17)
Summary
A decorated army commander, Lynn Messer, was found dead in her own home and her husband was the first suspect, but he had an alibi. The investigation looks at possible motives from Messer's brother-in-law and husband's girlfriend.
EpisodeDeadly Devotion
PodcastDateline NBC
The podcast discusses the experiences of women in the military, covering topics such as the need for mental strength, the challenges of being a military spouse, and the experiences of young women serving overseas.
01:17 - 05:14 (03:56)
Summary
The podcast discusses the experiences of women in the military, covering topics such as the need for mental strength, the challenges of being a military spouse, and the experiences of young women serving overseas.
EpisodeDeadly Devotion
PodcastDateline NBC
This podcast episode tells the story of Roger Reister and his son Tristan who faced a horrifying tragedy when their wife and mother, Lynn Reiter, was murdered in their own home.
05:14 - 10:09 (04:55)
Summary
This podcast episode tells the story of Roger Reister and his son Tristan who faced a horrifying tragedy when their wife and mother, Lynn Reiter, was murdered in their own home. The event inspired a novel called "Motorcycle Boy Saves" and serves to raise awareness about domestic violence.
EpisodeDeadly Devotion
PodcastDateline NBC
Police investigate after a man is found dead in his home.
10:09 - 14:02 (03:52)
Summary
Police investigate after a man is found dead in his home. The circumstances are unclear and the investigation is ongoing.
EpisodeDeadly Devotion
PodcastDateline NBC
The speaker recounts a personal story of witnessing the damaging effects of domestic violence on a child, highlighting the tragedy of how the child will never know how great his mother was.
14:02 - 19:14 (05:12)
Summary
The speaker recounts a personal story of witnessing the damaging effects of domestic violence on a child, highlighting the tragedy of how the child will never know how great his mother was.
EpisodeDeadly Devotion
PodcastDateline NBC
The episode explores Epstein's attempt to build a mansion in Santa Fe and his close relationship with Victoria's Secret CEO Lex Wexner.
19:14 - 23:33 (04:18)
Summary
The episode explores Epstein's attempt to build a mansion in Santa Fe and his close relationship with Victoria's Secret CEO Lex Wexner. Also, the interviewer talks about Epstein's partying habits and his habit of giving gifts to his close associates.
EpisodeDeadly Devotion
PodcastDateline NBC
A discussion about a complicated family dynamic involving a man's pregnant ex-girlfriend and his current girlfriend who wants to make it work for the sake of keeping the family together.
23:33 - 26:13 (02:40)
Summary
A discussion about a complicated family dynamic involving a man's pregnant ex-girlfriend and his current girlfriend who wants to make it work for the sake of keeping the family together.
EpisodeDeadly Devotion
PodcastDateline NBC
Several people in Roger Reister's inner circle revealed to the police that he had expressed his desire to have his wife killed, offering amounts of money for the act.
26:13 - 33:15 (07:02)
Summary
Several people in Roger Reister's inner circle revealed to the police that he had expressed his desire to have his wife killed, offering amounts of money for the act.
EpisodeDeadly Devotion
PodcastDateline NBC
Roger Reister was on trial for criminal solicitation after several witnesses testified that he had talked about killing his wife.
33:16 - 36:45 (03:29)
Summary
Roger Reister was on trial for criminal solicitation after several witnesses testified that he had talked about killing his wife. The prosecution argued that he wanted her dead to take her and their unborn child away from him.
EpisodeDeadly Devotion
PodcastDateline NBC
In this episode, David McRaney explores the concept of victimhood and why some people choose to embrace it to gain sympathy and support.
36:45 - 41:15 (04:30)
Summary
In this episode, David McRaney explores the concept of victimhood and why some people choose to embrace it to gain sympathy and support. He discusses the dangers of playing the victim and the benefits of taking responsibility for one's actions.
EpisodeDeadly Devotion
PodcastDateline NBC
Lester Holt talks about treasuring memories from his past, including the baby book his mother made for him and an audio tape from his sister's 16th birthday, and reflects on whether his late mother would be proud of his life.
41:15 - 42:13 (00:57)
Summary
Lester Holt talks about treasuring memories from his past, including the baby book his mother made for him and an audio tape from his sister's 16th birthday, and reflects on whether his late mother would be proud of his life.