Searching for Allen
- Aug 15, 2023
- 39:54
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, Dennis Murphy reports on the disappearance of filmmaker Allen Ross. When police come up with no answers, Allen’s friends and family devise a plan of their own to help solve the mystery. Originally aired on NBC on February 25, 2005.
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“Missing Allen”/Tangram Films
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Brief Summary
Filmmaker Alan Ross vanished in 1995; his friends investigate, uncovering dark truths about his life and death involving his wife Linda Green.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Alan Ross. Alan Ross, a filmmaker, mysteriously vanishes, leaving friends and family searching for answers.
- The Search for Alan. Filmmakers embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind Alan's disappearance.
- The Shocking Discovery. After years of searching, Alan's body is found concealed in a crawl space.
- The Search for Justice. The filmmakers pursue leads in the investigation of Alan's murder, focusing on Linda.
- Julia Williams Comes Forward. Julia Williams, a key figure in the case, provides a shocking eyewitness account.
- Trial of Julia Williams. Julia Williams stands trial as an accessory in the murder of Alan Ross.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Alan RossAlan Ross, a filmmaker, mysteriously vanishes, leaving friends and family searching for answers.“Why make a film about your missing friend?”0:59Aug 15, 2023
- The Search for AlanFilmmakers embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind Alan's disappearance.“I had been missing him for four years.”10:21Aug 15, 2023
- The Shocking DiscoveryAfter years of searching, Alan's body is found concealed in a crawl space.“When police chipped away a thin layer of concrete, they found the body.”23:40Aug 15, 2023
- The Search for JusticeThe filmmakers pursue leads in the investigation of Alan's murder, focusing on Linda.“The search for justice put the filmmakers back on the trail of Alan's common-law wife, Linda.”24:56Aug 15, 2023
- Julia Williams Comes ForwardJulia Williams, a key figure in the case, provides a shocking eyewitness account.“Julia, do you know who killed Alan Ross? Yes, sir.”27:46Aug 15, 2023
- Trial of Julia WilliamsJulia Williams stands trial as an accessory in the murder of Alan Ross.“But in November 2004, nearly nine years to the day after Alan Ross' murder, a trial would finally begin.”30:25Aug 15, 2023
- Verdict ReachedThe jury finds Julia Williams guilty of covering up Alan's murder.“We find the defendant, Julia Williams, guilty.”37:42Aug 15, 2023
- Filmmaker's ReflectionChristian Bauer reflects on the emotional toll of the investigation and its outcome.“I'm not happy. It's a sad moment, actually.”38:26Aug 15, 2023
Tension
85/ 100High tension
