A Perfect Spring Morning
- Oct 21, 2025
- 1:22:41
- Full Episode
<p>Quiet Chevy Chase, Maryland, is shaken when wife and mother Leslie Preer is found murdered in her shower. The case goes cold until a surprising lead unmasks the killer. Blayne Alexander reports.</p><p>Lester Holt and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/475hbcj">https://apple.co/475hbcj</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Jg60VYe0IxyVAuWNt6Ku7">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Jg60VYe0IxyVAuWNt6Ku7</a></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
Leslie Prier's murder investigation leads to Eugene Gligor, her former boyfriend, who is ultimately arrested and confesses after years of suspicion on her husband.
Key points
- A Mother's Tragic Death. Leslie Prier was found dead in her shower, shocking her family and community.
- A Disturbing Discovery. Brett Reedy finds blood in the house, indicating a violent struggle occurred.
- A Community in Fear. The murder of Leslie Prier raises concerns about safety in Chevy Chase.
- A Theory Emerges. Lauren speculates that her mother's killer may have been someone she met on the bus.
- The Investigation Turns to Sandy Prier. Detectives focus on Sandy Prier as the prime suspect in his wife's murder.
- DNA Evidence Shocks Investigators. A DNA profile found at the crime scene does not match Sandy Prier.
Episode highlights
- A Mother's Tragic DeathLeslie Prier was found dead in her shower, shocking her family and community.“A mom found dead in the shower.”1:07Oct 21, 2025
- A Disturbing DiscoveryBrett Reedy finds blood in the house, indicating a violent struggle occurred.“There's blood everywhere.”4:34Oct 21, 2025
- A Community in FearThe murder of Leslie Prier raises concerns about safety in Chevy Chase.“A lot of people in the neighborhood were concerned and scared.”21:08Oct 21, 2025
- A Theory EmergesLauren speculates that her mother's killer may have been someone she met on the bus.“Maybe her mother's killer was someone she met during her commute.”23:51Oct 21, 2025
- The Investigation Turns to Sandy PrierDetectives focus on Sandy Prier as the prime suspect in his wife's murder.“Everything pointed to the husband's involvement at that point in time.”32:52Oct 21, 2025
- DNA Evidence Shocks InvestigatorsA DNA profile found at the crime scene does not match Sandy Prier.“And Sandy was not a match.”43:35Oct 21, 2025
- Lauren's Ongoing Fight for JusticeYears after her mother's murder, Lauren continues to seek answers from detectives.“I know that some people are afraid to come forward with information.”46:32Oct 21, 2025
- Lauren's ReluctanceLauren introduces her mom to Jim, sensing an attraction between them.“There's like they're giving each like a quick eye.”50:04Oct 21, 2025
