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So Dan isn't really considered a suspect at all like by anyone including Cath. He
has a solid alibi. I mean a there are all those voicemails that he left on Don's answering machine. Keep in mind
this is the 80s so they're either coming from his apartment or pay phone >> landline. Yeah.
>> And then someone at the YMCA confirmed that Dan did attend the Special Olympics
practice that night. And Kath told us that she knows Dan really well. He is this really sweet man who, get this,
still calls Dawn's mom every single evening for the past 36 years to say good night.
And the thing that really sticks with me that I was so surprised by is he wouldn't even have a motive because Kath
says that to this day Dan still doesn't know that Don was cheating on him. >> As Kath told us, like they didn't want
to break his heart. And I like when I heard that I was like like we're we're putting this out.
>> I was going to say like do should we be saying this? >> I checked with our reporter and she
checked with the family. I was like listen like someone needs to tell him before this episode comes out. But we
talked this up and down with Kath and she says he doesn't even know what a podcast is. He doesn't have a
smartphone. So he is living in a very like sheltered bubble. So all this to say that Dan was and is quickly ruled
out. Nick, on the other hand, is a different story. [Music]

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Brief Summary

Dan has a solid alibi and remains unaware of Don's infidelity.

Key points

Dan's Alibi. Dan has a solid alibi and is considered innocent by everyone involved.
Dan's Sweet Gesture. Dan's nightly calls to Dawn's mom show his caring nature.
The Shocking Truth. Dan is unaware of Don's infidelity, which adds complexity to the case.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

He still calls Dawn's mom every single evening for the past 36 years.

Describing Dan's character and dedication.

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