After Midnight
- Jun 18, 2020
- 42:03
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, a mother’s intuition leads campus cops in Western New York to a terrible discovery in a dorm room. How could a boyfriend’s weekend visit to see his girlfriend go so horribly wrong? Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on January 4, 2015.</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
Alex Kogut was murdered by her boyfriend Clayton Whittemore, who later confessed and was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
Key points
- A Mother's Fear. A mother frantically searches for her daughter after sensing something is wrong.
- The Killer on the Loose. With a murder on campus, students fear for their safety as a killer may be nearby.
- A Frantic Phone Call. A mother receives terrifying news about her daughter, leading to a desperate search.
- The Shocking Discovery. Police discover a young woman's body in a dorm room, raising alarms on campus.
- The Cryptic Tweet. Alex's last tweet raises questions about her state of mind before the tragedy.
- Clayton's Frantic Call to 911. Clayton Whittemore calls 911 to confess to a shocking crime at 3:44 a.m.
Episode highlights
- The Killer on the LooseWith a murder on campus, students fear for their safety as a killer may be nearby.“We were really scared.”0:51Jun 18, 2020
- A Frantic Phone CallA mother receives terrifying news about her daughter, leading to a desperate search.“I didn't know how. I didn't know who. I just know she was gone.”1:05Jun 18, 2020
- The Shocking DiscoveryPolice discover a young woman's body in a dorm room, raising alarms on campus.“It just seemed that something really bad happened there that night.”7:25Jun 18, 2020
- The Cryptic TweetAlex's last tweet raises questions about her state of mind before the tragedy.“Should have known.”18:15Jun 18, 2020
- Clayton's Frantic Call to 911Clayton Whittemore calls 911 to confess to a shocking crime at 3:44 a.m.“I just, I did something.”24:53Jun 18, 2020
- The Gruesome DiscoveryInvestigators uncover the horrifying details of Alex Kogut's death in a dorm room.“The horror of what had happened in room 108 would soon be revealed.”24:55Jun 18, 2020
- The VerdictClayton Whittemore is found guilty of second-degree murder nearly two years after the crime.“I just felt this overwhelming sense of relief that the truth came out.”38:17Jun 18, 2020
- A Mother's HeartbreakBecky Kogut expresses her grief and calls for justice after her daughter's murder.“Justice for my beautiful baby.”38:37Jun 18, 2020
Tension
85/ 100High tension
