Rosemary and the Motorcycle Man
- Feb 2, 2022
- 39:36
- Full Episode
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<p>Rosemary Christiansen, an admired and worldly woman who came to America for a fresh start, suddenly vanishes from her Florida home. Had she taken off for another new life, or was it something more sinister? Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on August 7, 2009.</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
Rosemary Christensen vanished in 1999; her husband Robert was later convicted of her murder after shocking revelations emerged.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Rosemary Christensen. Rosemary Christensen, a respected real estate agent, vanishes without a trace, leaving friends worried.
- Robert Temple's Shocking Claim. Rosemary's husband claims she was a swinger who ran away with another man, shocking her friends.
- Robert's Troubling Past. Robert Temple had a history involving the death of a child, raising suspicions about his innocence.
- The Search for Rosemary. Friends and police search for Rosemary, but as time passes, hope begins to fade.
- The Startling Discovery. In August 2008, Leslie Stewart reveals the location of Rosemary Christensen's grave.
- The Confession. Leslie Stewart finally discloses the truth about Rosemary's death after nine years.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Rosemary ChristensenRosemary Christensen, a respected real estate agent, vanishes without a trace, leaving friends worried.“We knew when she didn't show that something must have been wrong.”4:44Feb 2, 2022
- Robert Temple's Shocking ClaimRosemary's husband claims she was a swinger who ran away with another man, shocking her friends.“Rosemary Christensen, the diplomat's wife, a promiscuous swinger?”8:29Feb 2, 2022
- Robert's Troubling PastRobert Temple had a history involving the death of a child, raising suspicions about his innocence.“He had a history back in California involving a child, the death of a child.”12:27Feb 2, 2022
- The Search for RosemaryFriends and police search for Rosemary, but as time passes, hope begins to fade.“The longer it went, it was just more evident that she had met the ill fate of death.”22:20Feb 2, 2022
- The Startling DiscoveryIn August 2008, Leslie Stewart reveals the location of Rosemary Christensen's grave.“A startling development.”24:38Feb 2, 2022
- The ConfessionLeslie Stewart finally discloses the truth about Rosemary's death after nine years.“Leslie was ready to tell everything she knew.”31:23Feb 2, 2022
- Trial and VerdictRobert Temple is found guilty of first-degree murder in 2008, with Leslie as a key witness.“He was ultimately found guilty of first-degree murder.”39:03Feb 2, 2022
Tension
85/ 100High tension
