Mystery at Payson Canyon
- Sep 13, 2023
- 41:37
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, Kay Mortensen, a brilliant retired professor, a man who was prepared for just about anything finds himself in the most unimaginable situation. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 28, 2013.
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Brief Summary
Kay Mortensen was murdered; his son and daughter-in-law were wrongfully accused until the real killers were identified.
Key points
- A Tough Guy's Demise. Kay Mortensen, a man prepared for anything, is found murdered in his own home.
- The Intruders' Threat. Roger and Pam are confronted by intruders who zip-tie them and threaten their lives.
- A Bizarre Dream. A woman claims to have seen the murder in a dream, implicating Roger.
- The Indictment. The grand jury decided to indict Roger and Pam for Kay's murder after hearing the evidence.
- The Unexpected Call. A woman reveals a shocking truth that could exonerate Roger and Pam.
- The Aftermath. Roger and Pam are finally freed after months in jail, but the scars remain.
Episode highlights
- A Tough Guy's DemiseKay Mortensen, a man prepared for anything, is found murdered in his own home.“Instead, he was killed.”0:19Sep 13, 2023
- The Intruders' ThreatRoger and Pam are confronted by intruders who zip-tie them and threaten their lives.“You're here at the wrong place, wrong time.”10:12Sep 13, 2023
- A Bizarre DreamA woman claims to have seen the murder in a dream, implicating Roger.“She puts it right on Roger's face.”22:06Sep 13, 2023
- The IndictmentThe grand jury decided to indict Roger and Pam for Kay's murder after hearing the evidence.“There was enough to proceed.”27:25Sep 13, 2023
- The Unexpected CallA woman reveals a shocking truth that could exonerate Roger and Pam.“What she had been blocking out was a bombshell.”35:42Sep 13, 2023
- The AftermathRoger and Pam are finally freed after months in jail, but the scars remain.“Those four and a half months seemed like four and a half thousand years.”38:05Sep 13, 2023
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