Forensic Files

Bringing Jay Home

Dateline NBC

  • Feb 3, 2026
  • 1:22:24
  • Full Episode
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<p>A University of Mississippi student vanishes from his apartment. Friends and family fear that his identity as a Black gay man may complicate the pursuit of justice. Blayne Alexander 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

The episode details the investigation into Jay Lee's disappearance, his murder, and the subsequent trial of Tim Harrington.

Key points

  • A Mother's Intuition. Jay's mother sensed something was wrong when she didn't hear from him on her birthday.
  • The Search Begins. As panic sets in, Jay's family and friends mobilize to find him.
  • A Father's Plea. Jay's father makes a heartfelt plea for help in finding his son.
  • A Community in Fear. The LGBTQ community fears for Jay's safety amid rising violence against queer individuals.
  • Khalid's Warning. Khalid warns Jay about the dangers of men living double lives, foreshadowing trouble ahead.
  • Tim Harrington's Arrest. The shocking news of Tim's arrest hits Jay's family and friends hard, changing everything.

Episode highlights

Tension

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