Lauren's Promise
- Sep 18, 2021
- 40:46
- Full Episode
<p>When University of Utah athlete Lauren McCluskey is found murdered on campus, investigators learn that she had reached out to the campus police for help multiple times before her death. Josh Mankiewicz Josh Mankiewicz reports.</p><p>Josh Mankiewicz catches up with Lauren’s mother, Jill McCluskey and shares what she thinks college campuses nationwide should do to ensure student safety after her daughter’s murder in 2018. She also discusses the global impact of the foundation she established in Lauren's memory.</p><p>After the Verdict is available now only by subscription to Dateline Premium: <a href="DatelinePremium.com">DatelinePremium.com</a></p><p>Learn more about the Lauren McCluskey Foundation here: <a href="https://laurenmccluskey.org/">https://laurenmccluskey.org/</a></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
Lauren McCluskey was murdered by her ex-boyfriend after repeated warnings to campus police went unheeded, highlighting systemic failures in campus safety.
Key points
- The Warning Signs Ignored. Friends notice Sean's possessive behavior, raising alarms about Lauren's safety.
- Lauren's Dangerous Relationship. Lauren McCluskey falls for Sean Fields, unaware of his dark past as a registered sex offender.
- The Blackmail Threat. Lauren faces blackmail over explicit photos, escalating her fears and concerns for safety.
- The Attack on Lauren McCluskey. Lauren's mother hears her daughter being attacked during a phone call.
- University's Failure to Act. The university police failed to check Melvin Rowland's parole status, missing a critical warning.
- Settlement and Change. The University of Utah settled a lawsuit with Lauren's parents for $10.5 million.
Episode highlights
- The Warning Signs IgnoredFriends notice Sean's possessive behavior, raising alarms about Lauren's safety.“You could tell, at least physically in her face, that she was going through emotionally a lot.”9:57Sep 18, 2021
- Lauren's Dangerous RelationshipLauren McCluskey falls for Sean Fields, unaware of his dark past as a registered sex offender.“Most of what she thought she knew about her boyfriend was a lie.”13:18Sep 18, 2021
- The Blackmail ThreatLauren faces blackmail over explicit photos, escalating her fears and concerns for safety.“I'm being blackmailed for money.”16:25Sep 18, 2021
- The Attack on Lauren McCluskeyLauren's mother hears her daughter being attacked during a phone call.“My daughter just called us and it sounds like she's being attacked.”25:15Sep 18, 2021
- University's Failure to ActThe university police failed to check Melvin Rowland's parole status, missing a critical warning.“Except campus police never checked Rowland's parole status.”29:50Sep 18, 2021
- Settlement and ChangeThe University of Utah settled a lawsuit with Lauren's parents for $10.5 million.“The university did not handle Lauren's case as it should have.”38:03Sep 18, 2021
