Haunting Images
- Sep 1, 2021
- 41:14
- Full Episode
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Using DNA testing and a photographer's diary, a retired detective reopens an unsolved murder case in this Dateline classic reported by Keith Morrison. Originally aired on NBC on March 4, 2011.
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Brief Summary
The murder of Catherine Mordick unfolds through a cold case investigation, leading to her estranged husband Gregory's arrest after decades of mystery.
Key points
- A Family Torn Apart. A young mom found dead, leaving a family shattered and a mystery unsolved.
- The Discovery. Kit's brother and boyfriend discover her lifeless body in a scene of horror.
- A Shocking Confession. Kit's diary reveals shocking truths about her marriage and infidelity.
- A Cold Case Revisited. Detective Boyd Underwood reopens the case decades later, seeking justice for Kit.
- The Blood Evidence. New DNA evidence emerges, linking Gregory to the crime scene after years of silence.
- The PowerPoint Presentation. Boyd assembles evidence in a PowerPoint that persuades the DA to take action.
Episode highlights
- The DiscoveryKit's brother and boyfriend discover her lifeless body in a scene of horror.“I saw her lying there. It was just blood everywhere.”7:15Sep 1, 2021
- A Shocking ConfessionKit's diary reveals shocking truths about her marriage and infidelity.“Everything she knew about him was a lie.”12:13Sep 1, 2021
- A Cold Case RevisitedDetective Boyd Underwood reopens the case decades later, seeking justice for Kit.“If he just dug a little deeper what secrets might he find?”17:40Sep 1, 2021
- The Blood EvidenceNew DNA evidence emerges, linking Gregory to the crime scene after years of silence.“You start getting more convinced that he was part of that crime scene.”22:00Sep 1, 2021
- The PowerPoint PresentationBoyd assembles evidence in a PowerPoint that persuades the DA to take action.“And finally, the evidence assembled in that PowerPoint presentation...”24:39Sep 1, 2021
- Gregory's ArrestAfter 25 years, Gregory Mordick is arrested for the murder of his estranged wife.“Gregory Mordick was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.”26:23Sep 1, 2021
- The Jury's VerdictA jury finds Gregory Mordick guilty of murder in the first degree after a long trial.“We the jury... find the defendant... guilty of murder in the first degree.”38:31Sep 1, 2021
- The Sentencing HearingKit's family expresses their pain as Gregory is sentenced to 25 years to life.“There's a hole in our lives, a hole left by this murder.”39:18Sep 1, 2021
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