Episode
Graduation Night
41:56
Published: Wed Oct 12 2022
Description
When a woman attempts to connect with old neighborhood friends on Facebook, she has no idea it will dredge up a shocking, long buried truth. Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on April 4, 2014.
Chapters
After decades of mystery, friends reunited through Facebook uncovered the truth about a murder that had wrongfully convicted innocent men.
00:00 - 01:11 (01:11)
Summary
After decades of mystery, friends reunited through Facebook uncovered the truth about a murder that had wrongfully convicted innocent men. Their efforts and perseverance ultimately led to justice being served.
EpisodeGraduation Night
PodcastDateline NBC
Mary reflects on the carefree summer nights of her past and the unlikely friendships that were formed during them.
01:11 - 03:46 (02:35)
Summary
Mary reflects on the carefree summer nights of her past and the unlikely friendships that were formed during them.
EpisodeGraduation Night
PodcastDateline NBC
A Facebook post mentioning old friends now in prison for the murder of an old man prompts a D.C. lawyer to investigate the case and find out the truth about what happened.
03:46 - 10:58 (07:12)
Summary
A Facebook post mentioning old friends now in prison for the murder of an old man prompts a D.C. lawyer to investigate the case and find out the truth about what happened.
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PodcastDateline NBC
A man named Tommy may have been involved with the murder of 'Old Man Bob' who was shot and killed at home one evening, and Kevin's former college roommate claims to have been there when it happened.
10:58 - 14:44 (03:46)
Summary
A man named Tommy may have been involved with the murder of 'Old Man Bob' who was shot and killed at home one evening, and Kevin's former college roommate claims to have been there when it happened.
EpisodeGraduation Night
PodcastDateline NBC
Private investigator Julianne Cunio solved the mystery surrounding the murder of Old Man Bob, thanks to an affidavit posted on Facebook years later from a man named John Hellsher.
14:44 - 18:17 (03:33)
Summary
Private investigator Julianne Cunio solved the mystery surrounding the murder of Old Man Bob, thanks to an affidavit posted on Facebook years later from a man named John Hellsher.
EpisodeGraduation Night
PodcastDateline NBC
John White's family and supporters continue to seek justice for his wrongful conviction, hoping that new evidence of the night Bob was killed would rectify the mistake made by the Wayne County DA's office.
18:17 - 24:44 (06:27)
Summary
John White's family and supporters continue to seek justice for his wrongful conviction, hoping that new evidence of the night Bob was killed would rectify the mistake made by the Wayne County DA's office. With the help of Mary's Facebook post and a high school senior who saw what happened that night, they are determined more than ever to clear John's name.
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PodcastDateline NBC
John Hilscher recounts his experience discovering the murdered body of Old Man Bob, and the subsequent investigation that failed to bring his assailant to justice.
24:44 - 28:36 (03:51)
Summary
John Hilscher recounts his experience discovering the murdered body of Old Man Bob, and the subsequent investigation that failed to bring his assailant to justice.
EpisodeGraduation Night
PodcastDateline NBC
The Hiers brothers get their first chance at freedom in 25 years as new evidence was presented in court, meeting all the requirements for relief.
28:36 - 31:10 (02:34)
Summary
The Hiers brothers get their first chance at freedom in 25 years as new evidence was presented in court, meeting all the requirements for relief. The prosecution claimed that the evidence was cooked up, but it was compelling enough for the judge to consider.
EpisodeGraduation Night
PodcastDateline NBC
The speaker discusses the events and aftermath of a man named Bob's death, including the release of the accused brothers on bond.
31:10 - 35:25 (04:14)
Summary
The speaker discusses the events and aftermath of a man named Bob's death, including the release of the accused brothers on bond.
EpisodeGraduation Night
PodcastDateline NBC
The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office dismissed murder charges against two brothers 26 years after being accused of killing Robert Carey.
35:25 - 40:10 (04:44)
Summary
The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office dismissed murder charges against two brothers 26 years after being accused of killing Robert Carey. The prosecutor reserved the right to refile charges if new evidence arises.
EpisodeGraduation Night
PodcastDateline NBC
This episode discusses the death of Tommy Hyres, a man who was freed from wrongful imprisonment with the help of his family, friends, lawyers, investigators, and Facebook.
40:10 - 41:48 (01:38)
Summary
This episode discusses the death of Tommy Hyres, a man who was freed from wrongful imprisonment with the help of his family, friends, lawyers, investigators, and Facebook. Hyres passed away peacefully and gratefully, surrounded by his loved ones.