Forensic Files

A Sister's Search

Dateline NBC

  • Jul 16, 2020
  • 42:43
  • Full Episode
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<p>When actress Aasha Davis and her sister Lesley move to Hollywood, things appear to be going well. But just as Aasha’s star is rising, Lesley suddenly vanishes. Josh Mankiewicz reports.</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

Asha Davis searches for her missing sister Leslie Herring, uncovering dark secrets about her marriage to Lyle Herring, leading to a murder trial.

Key points

  • A Sister's Plea. Asha Davis pleads for help to find her missing sister Leslie, raising alarms about their disappearance.
  • A Mysterious Disappearance. Leslie and her husband Lyle both go missing, leaving family and friends in shock.
  • The Starbucks Revelation. Surveillance footage reveals Lyle Herring alone at Starbucks, raising suspicions about his involvement.
  • The Press Conference. Detectives hold a dramatic press conference to gather information on Leslie's disappearance.
  • Lyle's Confession. Lyle reveals inconsistencies in his story, raising suspicions about his involvement.
  • The Verdict. After a lengthy trial, Lyle Herring is found guilty of murder.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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