A Flight to Nowhere

Dateline NBC

  • Feb 28, 2023
  • 20:26
  • Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, an airplane mechanic goes missing. His wife says he left on a flight with a mysterious passenger. But when details emerge about the mechanic’s life on the ground, police begin to question his marriage. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired May 30, 2008.

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Brief Summary

Rob Bodden's disappearance leads to a murder investigation and trial of his wife Karen, revealing financial motives and a troubled marriage.

Key points

  • The Disappearance of Rob Bodden. Rob Bodden mysteriously vanishes after planning a second honeymoon with his wife, Karen.
  • The Discovery of Rob's Body. Weeks after his disappearance, Rob's body is found in the desert, raising suspicions.
  • Karen's Trial for Murder. Karen Bodden faces trial for the murder of her husband, Rob, amid shocking revelations.

Tension

75/ 100High tension

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