Left for Dead

Dateline NBC

  • Sep 29, 2020
  • 1:22:37
  • Full Episode
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A young woman survives a brutal attack and detectives work tirelessly to find a suspect. But when they finally do, the victim is convinced they have the wrong man. Keith Morrison reports.

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Brief Summary

Amber Smith's brutal attack leads to a complex investigation, revealing shocking truths about trust and survival.

Key points

  • Detective's Dilemma. Detective Seymour faces the pressure of finding a predator on the loose.
  • Amber's Terrifying Discovery. Amber wakes up bound and in danger, realizing she is being attacked.
  • The DNA Results Shock. Investigators are stunned to find no matches in the DNA database.
  • Amber's New Trauma. Amber experiences overwhelming anxiety after her assault, feeling a sense of doom.
  • Detective's Despair. Detective Seymour feels the weight of the unsolved case as time passes.
  • The Shocking Revelation. Amber discovers the identity of her attacker is someone she knew well.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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