At the Bottom of the Lake
- Nov 18, 2019
- 1:24:33
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, a pilot flees after a deadly plane crash, and becomes a fugitive living a double life for decades. He tells his story to Keith Morrison. Originally aired on NBC on October 12, 2018.
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Brief Summary
A tragic love story unfolds as a plane crash reveals dark secrets and leads to a decades-long manhunt for the pilot, Jerry Ambrosik.
Key points
- A Mystery in the Lake. A couple's tragic story unfolds as a plane is discovered in a lake, revealing secrets.
- The Eerie Discovery. Divers find a body in the submerged plane, raising questions about the past.
- A Call from the Missing Pilot. A shocking phone call reveals the pilot's story of a crash and a missing girl.
- The Search for Jerry Ambrosik. After the crash, Jerry Ambrosik becomes a fugitive, evading law enforcement.
- A Family's Heartbreak. Diane's family endures further tragedy after her death, raising questions of fate.
- The Mysterious Plane Crash. A young couple's plane crashes in Montana, leading to a tragic discovery.
Episode highlights
- A Mystery in the LakeA couple's tragic story unfolds as a plane is discovered in a lake, revealing secrets.“A mystery hiding in a lake.”0:15Nov 18, 2019
- The Eerie DiscoveryDivers find a body in the submerged plane, raising questions about the past.“The body of a woman.”14:00Nov 18, 2019
- A Call from the Missing PilotA shocking phone call reveals the pilot's story of a crash and a missing girl.“The plane had been ditched, Jerry claimed.”23:30Nov 18, 2019
- The Search for Jerry AmbrosikAfter the crash, Jerry Ambrosik becomes a fugitive, evading law enforcement.“Jerry Ambrosik was now a wanted man, a fugitive.”37:23Nov 18, 2019
- A Family's HeartbreakDiane's family endures further tragedy after her death, raising questions of fate.“How much more can a family injure?”41:26Nov 18, 2019
- The Mysterious Plane CrashA young couple's plane crashes in Montana, leading to a tragic discovery.“Diane was found dead in the sunken plane.”43:41Nov 18, 2019
- A Dangerous DiscoveryGina learns about Jarek's past and his connection to a tragic plane crash.“Jarek was wanted.”53:31Nov 18, 2019
- The Truth About Michael SmithGina discovers her boyfriend's real identity and shocking past as a fugitive.“What was it like to find that out?”53:31Nov 18, 2019
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