Forensic Files

Out of the Darkness

Dateline NBC

  • Jul 7, 2026
  • 41:08
  • Full Episode
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<p>A wife calls 911 to report her husband has been shot on a country road in Texas. Could the dramatic police footage from the scene end up being key in the investigation? Josh Mankiewicz reports.</p> <p>Andrea Canning and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in 'Talking Dateline': </p> <p><a href="https://swap.fm/l/talkingdatelineoutofthedarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://swap.fm/l/talkingdatelineoutofthedarkness</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

Chasey Pointer conspired to murder her husband Bob with Michael Garza, leading to their arrests and trials for murder.

Key points

  • Chasey's Desperate Call. Chasey calls 911, revealing her husband's dire situation.
  • A Murder in the Dead of Night. A frantic 911 call reveals a husband shot dead in a desolate area.
  • The Investigation Begins. Detective Michael Burke investigates the first homicide of his career.
  • Chasey's Changing Story. Chasey's account of the night raises suspicion among detectives.
  • Conspiracy to Commit Murder. Chasey is arrested for conspiracy after revealing her involvement.
  • Chasey Poynter Arrested. Chasey Poynter was arrested for conspiracy to commit murder, shocking the community.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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