Finding Savanna
- May 31, 2022
- 40:58
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, a woman disappears with her 11-month-old daughter after losing a hotly contested custody battle. Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on August 7, 2015.
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Brief Summary
Harris Todd's daughter Savannah was abducted by her mother, leading to a long search and eventual reunion after 18 years.
Key points
- The Mysterious Disappearance. Harris's daughter Savannah vanishes after a weekend visitation with her mother Lee.
- Finding Savannah's Custody Battle. The custody battle between Harris and Lee escalates into a contentious court showdown.
- The Shocking Email. After 18 years, Harris receives an email claiming to have information about Savannah.
- A Daughter's Shocking Discovery. Savannah learns her mother is a fugitive, changing everything she thought she knew.
- The Emotional Reunion. After years apart, Savannah meets her father, navigating complex emotions.
Episode highlights
- The Mysterious DisappearanceHarris's daughter Savannah vanishes after a weekend visitation with her mother Lee.“You have that just instant horror of where is she?”0:26May 31, 2022
- Finding Savannah's Custody BattleThe custody battle between Harris and Lee escalates into a contentious court showdown.“The fight for Savannah turned into an epic battle.”5:07May 31, 2022
- The Shocking EmailAfter 18 years, Harris receives an email claiming to have information about Savannah.“I'd like to speak with you with regards to your daughter.”20:32May 31, 2022
- A Daughter's Shocking DiscoverySavannah learns her mother is a fugitive, changing everything she thought she knew.“Imagine finding out that your mom was an international fugitive wanted by the FBI.”28:37May 31, 2022
- The Emotional ReunionAfter years apart, Savannah meets her father, navigating complex emotions.“When she came to the door, I didn't know whether she wanted to shake my hand or not.”38:41May 31, 2022
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