Bad Blood
- Dec 31, 2019
- 41:10
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, Twin sisters Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead discover their mother Nikki savagely murdered in their home. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on August 1, 2014.
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Brief Summary
Nikki Whitehead was murdered by her twin daughters after a violent argument, leading to their arrest and a shocking confession.
Key points
- The Tragic Discovery. The twins come home to find their mother murdered, leading to a traumatic revelation.
- Nikki's Life and Love. Nikki was a vibrant person with a complicated love life, including two boyfriends.
- A Mother's Fight. Nikki fought to regain custody of her daughters, who had been living with their grandmother.
- Twins' Welcome Home Party. Nikki throws a party for her daughters, unaware of the impending tragedy.
- Detectives Question the Twins. Jazz and Taz face detectives, revealing inconsistencies in their story.
- Confession and Denial. The twins confess to killing their mother but claim it was self-defense.
Episode highlights
- The Tragic DiscoveryThe twins come home to find their mother murdered, leading to a traumatic revelation.“They had come home from school and found their mother murdered.”0:16Dec 31, 2019
- Nikki's Life and LoveNikki was a vibrant person with a complicated love life, including two boyfriends.“Two boyfriends?”0:33Dec 31, 2019
- A Mother's FightNikki fought to regain custody of her daughters, who had been living with their grandmother.“I'm going to fight for my girls.”24:41Dec 31, 2019
- Twins' Welcome Home PartyNikki throws a party for her daughters, unaware of the impending tragedy.“And that was the last time Yucca saw Nikki.”25:22Dec 31, 2019
- Detectives Question the TwinsJazz and Taz face detectives, revealing inconsistencies in their story.“Can you tell them what happened when you got home today?”25:33Dec 31, 2019
- Confession and DenialThe twins confess to killing their mother but claim it was self-defense.“In fact, said the twins, it wasn't their fault.”33:34Dec 31, 2019
- Premeditation EvidenceA journal found in the twins' room suggests premeditated thoughts about their mother.“That's what I think also. She's got to go ASAP.”38:02Dec 31, 2019
- A Mother's GriefNikki's mother expresses her heartbreak over the loss of her daughter and granddaughters.“It's just a tragedy.”40:52Dec 31, 2019
Tension
85/ 100High tension
