A Gathering Storm
- Sep 27, 2023
- 1:23:42
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, a Florida man is holed up in a hotel room seeking shelter from a hurricane and hiding from his past. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on February 15, 2013.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
A love triangle leads to murder, betrayal, and a complex investigation spanning states.
Key points
- The Storm of Betrayal. As Hurricane Charlie rages, personal storms of betrayal unfold.
- A Shocking Death Notification. Detective delivers devastating news to a widow, setting off a chain of events.
- A Mysterious Phone Call. Detectives receive a tip about a potential suspect in a murder case.
- The Affair That Changed Everything. Jim Huden's affair with Peggy Thomas leads to deadly consequences.
- The Shocking Confession. Jean learns that Jim has killed a man in cold blood.
- A Meeting of Betrayal. Jean and Peggy confront Jim, revealing his lies to both women.
Episode highlights
- The Storm of BetrayalAs Hurricane Charlie rages, personal storms of betrayal unfold.“That night, Jean Hewden says her life was quite literally in shambles.”2:38Sep 27, 2023
- A Shocking Death NotificationDetective delivers devastating news to a widow, setting off a chain of events.“But her response wasn't what I expected.”6:17Sep 27, 2023
- A Mysterious Phone CallDetectives receive a tip about a potential suspect in a murder case.“We had a tip on the Russell Douglas homicide.”17:24Sep 27, 2023
- The Affair That Changed EverythingJim Huden's affair with Peggy Thomas leads to deadly consequences.“It was the beginning of a love triangle, one that would wreck the lives.”24:00Sep 27, 2023
- The Shocking ConfessionJean learns that Jim has killed a man in cold blood.“He had killed a man in cold blood.”32:22Sep 27, 2023
- A Meeting of BetrayalJean and Peggy confront Jim, revealing his lies to both women.“It was like a knife in the heart.”35:36Sep 27, 2023
- The Escape PlanJim's plan to flee to Mexico is revealed, with Jean's reluctant support.“I was willing to stand by my man and help him escape to Mexico.”48:06Sep 27, 2023
- The Murder WeaponA firearm linked to the murder was found, matching the shell casing from the crime scene.“That's the murder weapon.”50:06Sep 27, 2023
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Tension
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