Indiscretion
- Jun 2, 2020
- 42:17
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, a young woman is found brutally murdered in her Baltimore home. Police find themselves stumped for over a decade -- until a DNA breakthrough leads to surprising suspects. Could two determined detectives crack the cold case? Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on July 31, 2015.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Heidi Bernadzikowski was murdered; her boyfriend Stephen Cook was convicted after DNA linked a hired killer to the crime.
Key points
- The Mysterious Murder of Heidi. A vibrant young woman is found dead, leaving behind a trail of questions.
- A Decade of Questions. After years of investigation, detectives finally find a DNA match from 1,500 miles away.
- The Block Watch Guy. Detectives uncover a connection between the murder and a suspicious neighborhood figure.
- Trial Begins. Stephen Cook's trial begins with both families converging on the courthouse.
- The Confession. Bennett confessed to killing Heidi but claimed he had an accomplice.
- Verdict Delivered. After deliberation, the jury finds Stephen Cook guilty of first-degree murder.
Episode highlights
- The Mysterious Murder of HeidiA vibrant young woman is found dead, leaving behind a trail of questions.“Found dead by her boyfriend.”0:22Jun 2, 2020
- A Decade of QuestionsAfter years of investigation, detectives finally find a DNA match from 1,500 miles away.“Got a DNA hit.”0:55Jun 2, 2020
- The Block Watch GuyDetectives uncover a connection between the murder and a suspicious neighborhood figure.“He was the block watch guy.”23:08Jun 2, 2020
- Trial BeginsStephen Cook's trial begins with both families converging on the courthouse.“Both Stephen and Heidi's families converged on the Baltimore County Courthouse.”24:58Jun 2, 2020
- The ConfessionBennett confessed to killing Heidi but claimed he had an accomplice.“He had an accomplice.”26:01Jun 2, 2020
- Verdict DeliveredAfter deliberation, the jury finds Stephen Cook guilty of first-degree murder.“I am guilty.”40:35Jun 2, 2020
- SentencingStephen Cook is sentenced to life in prison without parole for his role in the murder.“Stephen Cook was found guilty of first-degree murder.”40:36Jun 2, 2020
- A Start to HealingHeidi's family finds solace in the justice served, despite their loss.“We finally got the answers we've been praying for.”41:57Jun 2, 2020
Tension
75/ 100High tension
