Secrets in a Small Town
- Nov 11, 2020
- 41:22
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, Teresa Mayfield’s death on a dirt road was a mystery for more than a year until a strange sequence of events led investigators to an unlikely suspect. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on January 8, 2012</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
Teresa Mayfield was murdered by her husband Scott and his mistress Dawn Lavender in a shocking betrayal.
Key points
- A Mother Vanished. The sudden disappearance of a beloved mother sends shockwaves through a family.
- Secrets in a Small Town. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets about the family come to light.
- The Investigation Begins. The search for answers intensifies as investigators explore the circumstances of Teresa's death.
- A Shocking Discovery. A tip leads investigators to a potential suspect connected to Teresa's murder.
- Dawn Lavender's Arrest. Dawn Lavender is arrested for the murder of her friend Teresa Mayfield.
- Confession Revealed. Dawn admits to shooting Teresa and reveals a co-conspirator.
Episode highlights
- Secrets in a Small TownAs the investigation unfolds, dark secrets about the family come to light.“We were dealing with a person that was leading a double life.”0:48Nov 11, 2020
- The Investigation BeginsThe search for answers intensifies as investigators explore the circumstances of Teresa's death.“It wasn't an accident.”7:00Nov 11, 2020
- A Shocking DiscoveryA tip leads investigators to a potential suspect connected to Teresa's murder.“A curious incident from Teresa's past.”22:01Nov 11, 2020
- Dawn Lavender's ArrestDawn Lavender is arrested for the murder of her friend Teresa Mayfield.28:43Nov 11, 2020
- Confession RevealedDawn admits to shooting Teresa and reveals a co-conspirator.34:22Nov 11, 2020
- Sentencing of Dawn and ScottDawn and Scott plead guilty and receive two consecutive life sentences.39:22Nov 11, 2020
Tension
85/ 100High tension
