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So, I don't know a whole lot about Nick or who he was in the years after 1989. On his like official record, we found
that he got a DUI in 1992, which is 3 years after her disappearance. And then in 1996, Nick's charged with reckless
endangerment, simple assault, and terroristic threats. I'm not sure what the story is behind these charges
because our attempts to get the records were denied. And Nick's father has passed away. His mother didn't respond
to our request for comment. So, we're here. we were here. So, actually, I mean, this is a good point to call out.
Like, if anyone out there listening knew Nick Katona in Coatsville, PA in 1989, like would love to hear from you.
Tipsaudchuck.com. Now, the one problem I have with this Nick angle is motive. I mean, he seemed
like a kind of gradea a a-hole, right? Like who I wouldn't want my sister to date. But, I mean, like everything we
know just kind of makes it seem like like you said, he didn't care about Dawn. >> Yeah. almost to the point where he
wouldn't have done something like this because he didn't care about her enough. Yeah.
To act on anything. Does that make sense? >> Yeah. And that's what I'm saying like I
don't know if he had another partner like was he having an affair or like you know the way she had a boyfriend
>> but we don't see any evidence in her diary or anything that Don was like threatening him in any way. So it
doesn't feel like there's a real reason that he would need her out of the picture. But there was someone else
mentioned in Dawn's diary who was having an affair, who Dawn had threatened to expose, and who really needed Dawn to go
away.

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Brief Summary

The episode examines Nick Katona's potential motives in Dawn's disappearance and discusses his criminal history and relationships.

Key points

Nick's Troubling History. Nick faced multiple charges after 1989, raising questions about his character and motives.
Seeking Information on Nick. The team calls for listeners to share any knowledge about Nick Katona from 1989.
Unraveling Dawn's Diary. Dawn's diary reveals a potential affair that could link to her disappearance.

Episode highlights

Seeking Information on NickThe team calls for listeners to share any knowledge about Nick Katona from 1989.“If anyone out there listening knew Nick Katona in Coatsville, PA in 1989, would love to hear from you.”0:32Sep 10, 2025

Episode quotes

I mean, he seemed like a kind of grade a a-hole, right?

Reflecting on Nick's character and potential motives.

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