Crossing the Line
- Jun 9, 2021
- 41:10
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, after a fatal car crash, investigators find a series of revealing text messages that lead them to believe it may not have been an accident. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on November 11, 2011.
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Brief Summary
A tragic Montana crash leads to murder charges against Justine Winter, revealing complex emotions and legal battles for both families involved.
Key points
- A Deadly Crash. A tragic accident leaves two dead and one barely alive on a dark road.
- Murder Accusation. An unexpected accusation of murder shakes the community to its core.
- The Truth Unfolds. The truth about the crash reveals a darker mystery than anyone anticipated.
- Justine's Survival. Justine Winter survives a horrific crash, but the news for others is devastating.
- A Shocking Lawsuit. Justine Winter's attorneys file a lawsuit against the victims' estate, igniting public outrage.
- The Verdict. The jury delivers a unanimous verdict of guilty for Justine Winter, leading to an emotional courtroom scene.
Episode highlights
- A Deadly CrashA tragic accident leaves two dead and one barely alive on a dark road.“A deadly crash on a dark road. Two gone, one barely alive.”0:24Jun 9, 2021
- Murder AccusationAn unexpected accusation of murder shakes the community to its core.“Murder. An accusation no one saw coming.”0:42Jun 9, 2021
- The Truth UnfoldsThe truth about the crash reveals a darker mystery than anyone anticipated.“This tragedy was also a mystery.”1:27Jun 9, 2021
- Justine's SurvivalJustine Winter survives a horrific crash, but the news for others is devastating.“The chance she'd survive? Slim, said the doctors.”4:37Jun 9, 2021
- A Shocking LawsuitJustine Winter's attorneys file a lawsuit against the victims' estate, igniting public outrage.“They're suing you for her pain and suffering.”16:41Jun 9, 2021
- The VerdictThe jury delivers a unanimous verdict of guilty for Justine Winter, leading to an emotional courtroom scene.“We, the jury, enter the following unanimous verdict: guilty.”29:01Jun 9, 2021
- Justine's StatementBefore sentencing, Justine's written statement shocks the victim's families as she claims innocence.“I will never, ever in a million years take my own life or anyone else's.”30:25Jun 9, 2021
- Justine's TestimonyJustine Winter speaks for the first time in court, expressing her sorrow and desire for forgiveness.“I just hope that you guys will be able to forgive.”32:25Jun 9, 2021
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