A Place on the Sand
- Jul 28, 2020
- 41:48
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, Florida motel owner, Sabine Musil-Buehler, suddenly disappears, leaving family, friends and detectives wondering what could have happened to her. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on February 19, 2016.
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Brief Summary
Sabina Musil Bueller disappeared in 2008; her boyfriend Bill Cumber confessed to her murder years later after a complex investigation.
Key points
- The Charismatic Husband. Tom, Sabina's husband, becomes a person of interest as the investigation unfolds.
- The Disappearance of Sabina. Sabina Musil Bueller, a beloved figure on Anna Maria Island, goes missing under mysterious circumstances.
- A Fire at Haley's Motel. Twelve days after Sabina's disappearance, Haley's Motel is set on fire, raising more questions.
- The Life Insurance Policies. Tom's life insurance policies on Sabina raise suspicions about his motives.
- The Disappearance of Sabina. Sabina vanished on election night 2008, leading detectives to investigate her boyfriend Bill.
- Bill's Confession. Bill Cumber pleads no contest to second-degree murder, revealing chilling details of the crime.
Episode highlights
- The Charismatic HusbandTom, Sabina's husband, becomes a person of interest as the investigation unfolds.“If she's declared dead, he gets a lot of insurance money.”0:32Jul 28, 2020
- The Disappearance of SabinaSabina Musil Bueller, a beloved figure on Anna Maria Island, goes missing under mysterious circumstances.“The woman who loved to celebrate didn't.”6:12Jul 28, 2020
- A Fire at Haley's MotelTwelve days after Sabina's disappearance, Haley's Motel is set on fire, raising more questions.“What was this all about?”17:10Jul 28, 2020
- The Life Insurance PoliciesTom's life insurance policies on Sabina raise suspicions about his motives.“It came up later, it was $300,000.”17:36Jul 28, 2020
- The Disappearance of SabinaSabina vanished on election night 2008, leading detectives to investigate her boyfriend Bill.“When Sabina disappeared from Anna Maria Island on election night 2008...”25:11Jul 28, 2020
- Bill's ConfessionBill Cumber pleads no contest to second-degree murder, revealing chilling details of the crime.“I hit her in the head with my fist.”35:54Jul 28, 2020
- Closure for Sabina's FamilyAfter years of searching, detectives finally locate Sabina's remains, bringing closure to her family.“It's a sense of relief, closure.”39:27Jul 28, 2020
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