Episode

Deadly Exchange
Description
In this Dateline classic, foreign exchange student Diren Dede’s dream to study in America came true when he started his junior year at a Montana high school. When he takes a midnight walk with a friend, a Saturday night turns into a tragedy. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 30, 2015.
Chapters
A kid is killed during a robbery where the speaker and his friend were held at gunpoint in their own garage.
00:00 - 00:45 (00:45)
Summary
A kid is killed during a robbery where the speaker and his friend were held at gunpoint in their own garage. They called 911 and the robbers fled, leaving the kid behind, lying on the ground with a bullet wound.
EpisodeDeadly Exchange
PodcastDateline NBC
In April 2014, two foreign exchange students living in Montana disappeared from their home.
00:45 - 05:53 (05:08)
Summary
In April 2014, two foreign exchange students living in Montana disappeared from their home. Prior to their disappearance, their host family found one of the students to be cool and interested in discussing sports and fashion.
EpisodeDeadly Exchange
PodcastDateline NBC
The death of a German exchange student, who trespassed into a homeowner's garage, provoked a discussion about self-defense and gun laws in America.
05:54 - 11:21 (05:27)
Summary
The death of a German exchange student, who trespassed into a homeowner's garage, provoked a discussion about self-defense and gun laws in America.
EpisodeDeadly Exchange
PodcastDateline NBC
A high school exchange student from Germany was killed during a burglary in a neighbor's garage in Missoula.
11:21 - 19:19 (07:58)
Summary
A high school exchange student from Germany was killed during a burglary in a neighbor's garage in Missoula. The homeowner's in-house security camera alerted them to motion in the garage, but the shooter remains at large.
EpisodeDeadly Exchange
PodcastDateline NBC
Teenagers engage in "garage hopping" to look for accessible alcoholic drinks to take.
19:19 - 24:10 (04:51)
Summary
Teenagers engage in "garage hopping" to look for accessible alcoholic drinks to take. This activity is extremely dangerous as it may lead to alcohol poisoning and other injuries.
EpisodeDeadly Exchange
PodcastDateline NBC
German exchange student Diren Dieren's parents traveled to Montana to seek justice for their son who was killed and were befriended by the group of kids who had loved him.
24:10 - 27:50 (03:39)
Summary
German exchange student Diren Dieren's parents traveled to Montana to seek justice for their son who was killed and were befriended by the group of kids who had loved him. Marcus Karma is charged with deliberate homicide for killing the 17-year-old.
EpisodeDeadly Exchange
PodcastDateline NBC
The defense suggested that the victim, Diren, was part of a local burglary ring and not just a foreigner causing mischief.
27:50 - 32:33 (04:43)
Summary
The defense suggested that the victim, Diren, was part of a local burglary ring and not just a foreigner causing mischief. The defense also claimed that Karma felt threatened and was within his legal rights to shoot due to the Castle Doctrine.
EpisodeDeadly Exchange
PodcastDateline NBC
Janelle and her husband were accused of leaving their garage door open intentionally to set a trap, but is it reasonable to leave it open for a few minutes to air out?
32:33 - 38:00 (05:27)
Summary
Janelle and her husband were accused of leaving their garage door open intentionally to set a trap, but is it reasonable to leave it open for a few minutes to air out?
EpisodeDeadly Exchange
PodcastDateline NBC
Friends of Dieren Wright, who was killed in a shooting in Missoula, remember him fondly and appreciate the support they have received from their community during this difficult time.
38:00 - 40:42 (02:42)
Summary
Friends of Dieren Wright, who was killed in a shooting in Missoula, remember him fondly and appreciate the support they have received from their community during this difficult time.