11 Minutes
- May 20, 2025
- 40:56
- Full Episode
An Alabama father calls police after his son throws a house party. Just 11 minutes after a deputy leaves his house, another 911 call is placed. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
Josh Mankiewicz and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’
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Brief Summary
Madison Holton was accused of murdering his parents but maintained his innocence; charges were later dismissed due to lack of evidence.
Key points
- A Family's Tragic Turn. In just 11 minutes, a family’s calm escalates to murder, leaving one dead and another dying.
- Madison's Transformation. Madison Holton, once a helpful child, becomes a suspect in a double homicide.
- The Aftermath of Violence. Madison's dramatic story raises questions about his involvement in his parents' deaths.
- A Shocking Dismissal. Prosecutors unexpectedly drop charges against Madison, leaving the case unresolved.
- Madison's Future Uncertain. Despite being released, Madison faces ongoing scrutiny and potential charges.
Episode highlights
- A Family's Tragic TurnIn just 11 minutes, a family’s calm escalates to murder, leaving one dead and another dying.“That situation goes from calm to murder in 11 minutes.”0:22May 20, 2025
- Madison's TransformationMadison Holton, once a helpful child, becomes a suspect in a double homicide.“Everything changed by Madison's senior year of high school.”2:03May 20, 2025
- The Aftermath of ViolenceMadison's dramatic story raises questions about his involvement in his parents' deaths.“Will police believe it?”13:40May 20, 2025
- A Shocking DismissalProsecutors unexpectedly drop charges against Madison, leaving the case unresolved.“We don't have proof beyond a reasonable doubt.”37:43May 20, 2025
- Madison's Future UncertainDespite being released, Madison faces ongoing scrutiny and potential charges.“He's not cleared. He's just not charged.”39:29May 20, 2025






