Deception
- Mar 18, 2021
- 1:23:56
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, a young sister and brother are torn apart when their mother disappears, and an elaborate sting operation traps a most unlikely villain. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 14, 2013.
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Brief Summary
Wendy Rattay's disappearance leads to her husband Denis's confession of murder amid family turmoil and a controversial investigation.
Key points
- The Haunting Highway of Tears. The disappearance echoes a series of unsolved cases along a notorious highway.
- The Jones Family Theory. Wendy's public feud with neighbors raises suspicions about her disappearance.
- Wendy's Transformation. Wendy's alter ego, Oshana, emerged during seances, surprising those around her.
- Anna's Determination. Anna becomes obsessed with finding her mother, believing the case has gone cold.
- Denis Ratté's Deception. Polygraph results reveal Denis Ratté lied about his involvement in Wendy's disappearance.
- Undercover Operation Unveiled. A complex sting operation is set up to extract a confession from Denis Ratté.
Episode highlights
- The Haunting Highway of TearsThe disappearance echoes a series of unsolved cases along a notorious highway.“It became sickening to hear that another girl had gone missing.”0:25Mar 18, 2021
- The Jones Family TheoryWendy's public feud with neighbors raises suspicions about her disappearance.“She made an enemy for sure.”15:43Mar 18, 2021
- Wendy's TransformationWendy's alter ego, Oshana, emerged during seances, surprising those around her.“I just remember her transforming into this character, this different self.”24:51Mar 18, 2021
- Anna's DeterminationAnna becomes obsessed with finding her mother, believing the case has gone cold.“Everything else I did was just mechanical motion. My emotion went into finding her.”42:25Mar 18, 2021
- Denis Ratté's DeceptionPolygraph results reveal Denis Ratté lied about his involvement in Wendy's disappearance.“Deceptive? Meaning, according to the police polygrapher, that Denis Ratte lied.”47:01Mar 18, 2021
- Undercover Operation UnveiledA complex sting operation is set up to extract a confession from Denis Ratté.“Get ready for an undercover mission unlike any you have ever seen.”48:09Mar 18, 2021
- Denis's Moment of TruthDenis confesses to the murder of his wife during a meeting with Mr. Big.“I ain't happy about it, but I did it.”58:22Mar 18, 2021
- Family DividedAnna believes in her father's guilt, while Gabriel and others remain skeptical.“There was no evidence and no motive.”1:12:00Mar 18, 2021
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