Episode
Deadly Twist
1:24:43
Published: Fri Feb 07 2020
Description
In this Dateline classic, California mother, Rachel Winkler, is found dead in her home. Her husband tells law enforcement he killed her in self-defense, but they soon find something from his past that changes everything. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on March 20, 2015.
Chapters
A driver recounts the harrowing experience of rushing to save a passenger's life while careening down a dangerous and terrifying road.
00:00 - 02:31 (02:31)
Summary
A driver recounts the harrowing experience of rushing to save a passenger's life while careening down a dangerous and terrifying road.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
Rachel and her father, Don Hatfield, both struggling artists, hustled to make ends meet and produce artwork that was popular in living rooms around America.
02:31 - 05:58 (03:27)
Summary
Rachel and her father, Don Hatfield, both struggling artists, hustled to make ends meet and produce artwork that was popular in living rooms around America. Meanwhile, Rachel and Tim looked like characters from a movie, and Rachel was unconsciously glamorous like a movie star.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
The speaker shares their experience of their significant other leaving them for someone who had more money and materialistic possessions, but later called them back to potentially rekindle their relationship.
05:58 - 09:29 (03:31)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of their significant other leaving them for someone who had more money and materialistic possessions, but later called them back to potentially rekindle their relationship.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
Two women discuss how their marriages to pilots led them to very different lifestyles, while one recounts how her husband secretly purchased a plane using her credit cards, leaving her with a hefty debt.
09:29 - 16:08 (06:38)
Summary
Two women discuss how their marriages to pilots led them to very different lifestyles, while one recounts how her husband secretly purchased a plane using her credit cards, leaving her with a hefty debt.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
A man describes a woman who is an empathetic listener and makes him feel like the most important person on earth, leading him to wonder if she was trying to pursue a romantic relationship.
16:09 - 21:43 (05:33)
Summary
A man describes a woman who is an empathetic listener and makes him feel like the most important person on earth, leading him to wonder if she was trying to pursue a romantic relationship. He reflects on the deep emotional connection that they formed.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
Todd Winkler prepares to confront his wife's lover with an unlikely ally by his side.
21:43 - 25:45 (04:02)
Summary
Todd Winkler prepares to confront his wife's lover with an unlikely ally by his side. The fog of love leads a pregnant woman to contemplate running away with her lover, despite her husband's existence.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
The Murder Squad investigates the mysterious disappearance of Rachel Cooke and interviews her father, mother, and a local investigator on the case, trying to piece together any possible leads.
25:45 - 29:41 (03:56)
Summary
The Murder Squad investigates the mysterious disappearance of Rachel Cooke and interviews her father, mother, and a local investigator on the case, trying to piece together any possible leads.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
Todd had no idea that Rachel was double checking her divorce application for husband James while they planned their future together.
29:41 - 32:49 (03:08)
Summary
Todd had no idea that Rachel was double checking her divorce application for husband James while they planned their future together.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
A neighbor describes seeing the sheriff's department respond to a nearby house and later learns that someone was murdered inside the home.
32:49 - 35:58 (03:08)
Summary
A neighbor describes seeing the sheriff's department respond to a nearby house and later learns that someone was murdered inside the home.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
The murder of Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim in the Columbine High School massacre, is discussed in this episode.
35:58 - 43:06 (07:07)
Summary
The murder of Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim in the Columbine High School massacre, is discussed in this episode. The killer, Todd, claimed he had no choice but to kill her and had apparently targeted her due to her religious beliefs.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
The scene in a master bedroom of a chaotic house, where Assistant DA Lusette Souter documented the interior, yielded unexpected findings.
43:06 - 47:54 (04:48)
Summary
The scene in a master bedroom of a chaotic house, where Assistant DA Lusette Souter documented the interior, yielded unexpected findings.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
Kathy married a fighter pilot named Todd after a past relationship didn't work out.
47:54 - 52:14 (04:20)
Summary
Kathy married a fighter pilot named Todd after a past relationship didn't work out. However, the fairy tale marriage seemed to have some bumps in the road with stories about the other men in Todd's workplace.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
Two campers recount a strange encounter with a man claiming his wife had died in a nearby camping accident and his request for assistance in finding her.
52:14 - 58:05 (05:51)
Summary
Two campers recount a strange encounter with a man claiming his wife had died in a nearby camping accident and his request for assistance in finding her.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
Two decades after the death of Karen Tipton, produced a media circus of accusation and speculation.
58:05 - 1:03:17 (05:12)
Summary
Two decades after the death of Karen Tipton, produced a media circus of accusation and speculation. It involved false leads, multiple confessions, and an extensive history of criminal behavior.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
The defense in Todd Winkler’s murder trial claimed that his first wife Cathy’s death was irrelevant to the charge he was facing for the murder of his second wife, Rachel Winkler.
1:03:17 - 1:11:49 (08:32)
Summary
The defense in Todd Winkler’s murder trial claimed that his first wife Cathy’s death was irrelevant to the charge he was facing for the murder of his second wife, Rachel Winkler. Cathy had an insurance policy when she died, but her death was not ruled a murder in the thorough investigation that followed.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
A man who was practiced at getting away with things is accused of burning his wife to death in a car, while he came out without a scratch.
1:11:49 - 1:17:08 (05:19)
Summary
A man who was practiced at getting away with things is accused of burning his wife to death in a car, while he came out without a scratch. He was found guilty of the murder and there were no mental conditions to blame for his actions.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
Todd, the prime suspect in the murder of his fiancée, Rachel DelTondo allegedly made a threat to her and spent seven hours cleaning up the crime scene, according to prosecutors.
1:17:08 - 1:22:55 (05:47)
Summary
Todd, the prime suspect in the murder of his fiancée, Rachel DelTondo allegedly made a threat to her and spent seven hours cleaning up the crime scene, according to prosecutors. Rachel had expressed concerns to her family and friends about her safety prior to her death.
EpisodeDeadly Twist
PodcastDateline NBC
Don Hatfield reflects on the mix of tragedy and faith in the unresolved case of his daughter's murder, Rachel O'Reilly.
1:22:55 - 1:24:38 (01:42)
Summary
Don Hatfield reflects on the mix of tragedy and faith in the unresolved case of his daughter's murder, Rachel O'Reilly.