Secrets in Seattle
- May 21, 2020
- 41:20
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, Nicole Pietz appeared to be on top of the world, but when her body is found miles from home, detectives are determined to dig into her past. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on November 20, 2013.</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
Nicole Peetz was murdered by her husband David, who was convicted after years of investigation and trial.
Key points
- Body Found in Seattle. After nine days of searching, a body is discovered in the blackberries near Seattle.
- Nikki Peets Goes Missing. Nikki Peets is reported missing by her husband, David, after she fails to show up for a dinner party.
- Nikki's Troubled Past. Nikki had a history of addiction and medical issues that worried her family.
- David's Disturbing Revelations. David Peets reveals to detectives that Nikki had recently started taking prescription pills again.
- The Investigation Hits a Wall. As time passes, the investigation into Nikki's murder struggles to find solid evidence.
- David Peetz Found Guilty. After years of waiting, David Peetz is convicted of second-degree murder for strangling his wife.
Episode highlights
- Body Found in SeattleAfter nine days of searching, a body is discovered in the blackberries near Seattle.“It came over the TV that a body had been found.”0:36May 21, 2020
- Nikki Peets Goes MissingNikki Peets is reported missing by her husband, David, after she fails to show up for a dinner party.“We just want to know she's safe.”7:42May 21, 2020
- Nikki's Troubled PastNikki had a history of addiction and medical issues that worried her family.“She had very painful cramps and was prescribed lots of medicine for them.”8:34May 21, 2020
- David's Disturbing RevelationsDavid Peets reveals to detectives that Nikki had recently started taking prescription pills again.“She split the disc.”14:57May 21, 2020
- The Investigation Hits a WallAs time passes, the investigation into Nikki's murder struggles to find solid evidence.“An investigation hitting a brick wall.”21:59May 21, 2020
- David Peetz Found GuiltyAfter years of waiting, David Peetz is convicted of second-degree murder for strangling his wife.“We the jury find the defendant, Martin David Peetz, guilty of the crime of murder in the second degree.”39:27May 21, 2020
- Sentencing of David PeetzJudge Hayden sentences David Peetz to 18 years in prison, the maximum for second-degree murder.“Accordingly, the sentence will be...”40:13May 21, 2020
Tension
85/ 100High tension
