Raising the Dead
- Nov 25, 2025
- 1:22:26
- Full Episode
<p>In rural Wisconsin, a couple is found stabbed to death at home. Thirty years later, the daughter of one of the original suspects comes forward, reigniting the case. Keith Morrison reports.</p><p>Andrea Canning and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/48ez33H" target="_blank">https://apple.co/48ez33H</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gTa51QRh1xt9elV8h7pmQ" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gTa51QRh1xt9elV8h7pmQ</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
The episode details the 1992 murders of Tana and Tim, the investigation, and Tony Hayes' trial, which ended in his acquittal in 2025.
Key points
- Murder at the farmhouse. A shocking crime scene reveals the brutal murders of Tana and Tim.
- The morning after. The community grapples with the shocking news of Tana and Tim's deaths.
- Gauker's Confession. Gauker points to Lane Shields as the murderer, claiming he was just the driver.
- New DNA Evidence. In 2022, a woman claims her father was involved in the murders, reigniting the investigation.
- Tony Hayes Identified. Investigators discover a new suspect, Tony Hayes, linked through familial DNA.
- Tony's DNA Evidence. Tony's semen was found at the crime scene, raising serious questions about his innocence.
Episode highlights
- Murder at the farmhouseA shocking crime scene reveals the brutal murders of Tana and Tim.“What they saw could not be erased or undone.”4:43Nov 25, 2025
- The morning afterThe community grapples with the shocking news of Tana and Tim's deaths.“Get home as soon as you can.”8:21Nov 25, 2025
- Gauker's ConfessionGauker points to Lane Shields as the murderer, claiming he was just the driver.“He was just the driver.”31:00Nov 25, 2025
- New DNA EvidenceIn 2022, a woman claims her father was involved in the murders, reigniting the investigation.“She believed she told them that her DNA could finally identify the man who murdered Tim and Tana.”38:57Nov 25, 2025
- Tony Hayes IdentifiedInvestigators discover a new suspect, Tony Hayes, linked through familial DNA.“After 30 years of waiting, investigators finally had a DNA match and a new name.”45:16Nov 25, 2025
- Tony's DNA EvidenceTony's semen was found at the crime scene, raising serious questions about his innocence.“Your semen was found on her body at the murder scene.”51:00Nov 25, 2025
- The ArrestInvestigators arrested Tony Hayes, believing they had enough evidence to convict him.“I have to place you under arrest for the homicide of Tana Togstead and Tim Holbrook.”55:10Nov 25, 2025
- The Trial BeginsThe trial for Tony Hayes commenced, marking a significant moment in the case.“One of the biggest trials in Wapaka County history.”1:02:09Nov 25, 2025
