Reckless
- Jan 13, 2026
- 40:20
- Full Episode
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<p>Lead detectives and family members speak to Dateline about the case of teenager Michelle Carter, who was convicted of bullying her boyfriend to kill himself. Andrea Canning reports. </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
Conrad Roy III's tragic death leads to Michelle Carter's conviction for involuntary manslaughter after text messages encouraging suicide are revealed.
Key points
- A Beloved Son Goes Missing. A family is thrown into turmoil when they report their son missing, leading to shocking discoveries.
- The Tragic Discovery. Conrad's family receives the devastating news of his death, leaving them in disbelief.
- Text Messages Uncovered. Detectives find a series of disturbing text messages that reveal a troubling relationship.
- The Investigation Deepens. Detectives uncover the shocking details of Michelle Carter's involvement in Conrad's death.
- A Jaw-Dropping Theory. The trial reveals a shocking motive behind Michelle's actions, sparking a national debate.
- Michelle's Disturbing Texts. A text reveals Michelle's awareness of her actions and their consequences.
Episode highlights
- A Beloved Son Goes MissingA family is thrown into turmoil when they report their son missing, leading to shocking discoveries.“I have to report my son missing.”0:20Jan 13, 2026
- The Tragic DiscoveryConrad's family receives the devastating news of his death, leaving them in disbelief.“I couldn't even see. I felt like I was drugged.”9:05Jan 13, 2026
- Text Messages UncoveredDetectives find a series of disturbing text messages that reveal a troubling relationship.“It was just a series of messages that seemed to be encouraging him to take his own life.”13:43Jan 13, 2026
- The Investigation DeepensDetectives uncover the shocking details of Michelle Carter's involvement in Conrad's death.“I had to read them a couple of times to really sort of take it all in.”16:12Jan 13, 2026
- A Jaw-Dropping TheoryThe trial reveals a shocking motive behind Michelle's actions, sparking a national debate.“Why would she do this?”21:11Jan 13, 2026
- Michelle's Disturbing TextsA text reveals Michelle's awareness of her actions and their consequences.“She said, Sam, I just found out from his mother that detectives have some of his things.”23:35Jan 13, 2026
- The Judge's VerdictThe judge finds Michelle guilty of involuntary manslaughter, marking a pivotal moment in the trial.“Court now sentences you to two and a half years in the Bristol County House of Correction.”38:08Jan 13, 2026
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