Forensic Files

Mystery at Bootleggers Cove

Dateline NBC

  • Dec 15, 2021
  • 52:12
  • Full Episode
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<p>When a young woman disappears in Alaska, police look at two brothers as suspects, but would anyone be able to breach their loyalty and find the truth? Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on May 26, 2008.</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

Detective Klinkhart investigates the murder of Bethany Carrera, leading to her killer's confession and a lengthy trial.

Key points

  • The Missing Girl. Detective Klinkhart is called to investigate the disappearance of Bethany Carrera.
  • A Father's Promise. Detective Klinkhart makes a promise to Bethany's parents to find her.
  • The Shocking Confession. Bob Lawson reveals his brother Mike's involvement in Bethany's death.
  • The Decision to Hide a Body. Bob and Mike decide to dispose of Bethany's body in the woods.
  • A Year of Grief. A year passes since Bethany's murder, leaving her family in anguish.
  • The Discovery. Detective Klinkhart finds Bethany's remains a year after her disappearance.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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