Deadly Devotion
- Jul 30, 2020
- 42:22
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, a decorated army captain returns home safe and sound from Saudi Arabia. But a few months later -- tragedy strikes. Who would want to hurt this beloved commander? Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on March 11, 2016.
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Brief Summary
The murder of Army Captain Lynn Reister reveals a shocking betrayal involving her husband and brother-in-law.
Key points
- The Shocking Murder. The murder of Captain Lynn Reister sent shockwaves through the military community.
- A Commander’s Devotion. Lynn Armstrong Reister was a beloved military leader known for her care and inspiration.
- A Heartbreaking Funeral. The community mourned the loss of Lynn and her unborn child at a touching memorial service.
- A Troubled Family Dynamic. The arrival of Roger's brother Rodney created tension in Lynn's household.
- The Affair Uncovered. Detectives discover Roger's affair with a young woman named April, complicating the investigation.
Episode highlights
- The Shocking MurderThe murder of Captain Lynn Reister sent shockwaves through the military community.“An army commander being murdered was unheard of.”0:31Jul 30, 2020
- A Commander’s DevotionLynn Armstrong Reister was a beloved military leader known for her care and inspiration.“She inspired people and that's maybe why she made such a great commander.”1:49Jul 30, 2020
- A Heartbreaking FuneralThe community mourned the loss of Lynn and her unborn child at a touching memorial service.“She was buried in her Army dress uniform, and in order to do the open casket, they had to cover the throat.”15:29Jul 30, 2020
- A Troubled Family DynamicThe arrival of Roger's brother Rodney created tension in Lynn's household.“Things started to go south with Rodney pretty quickly after he moved in.”17:09Jul 30, 2020
- The Affair UncoveredDetectives discover Roger's affair with a young woman named April, complicating the investigation.“This wasn't just a crush. It was a full-on affair.”24:00Jul 30, 2020
Tension
85/ 100High tension
