Out of the Darkness
- Jul 7, 2026
- 41:08
- Full Episode
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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.
Andrea Canning and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in 'Talking Dateline':
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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.
Episode highlights
- A Murder in the Dead of NightA frantic 911 call reveals a husband shot dead in a desolate area.“That's my husband's blood on me.”0:15Jul 7, 2026
- The Investigation BeginsDetective Michael Burke investigates the first homicide of his career.“I grabbed my CID equipment, my criminal investigation equipment.”11:01Jul 7, 2026
- Chasey's Changing StoryChasey's account of the night raises suspicion among detectives.“I don't buy it. I think you're full of crap.”18:30Jul 7, 2026
- Conspiracy to Commit MurderChasey is arrested for conspiracy after revealing her involvement.“Chasey Poynter was arrested for conspiracy to commit murder.”25:33Jul 7, 2026
- Chasey Poynter ArrestedChasey Poynter was arrested for conspiracy to commit murder, shocking the community.“Nevertheless, Chasey Poynter was arrested”25:33Jul 7, 2026
- Michael Garza's AlibiGarza claimed he was milking a cow during the murder, a bizarre defense.“Michael Garza's alibi is that he's not committing murder.”31:10Jul 7, 2026
- Chasey's Multiple LoversRevelations in court revealed Chasey had multiple lovers, complicating her defense.“She's kind of fishing around for multiple men to commit this murder for her.”35:13Jul 7, 2026
- Chasey's Life SentenceChasey was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.“They sentenced Chasey to life in prison with the possibility of parole.”40:16Jul 7, 2026
Tension
85/ 100High tension
