Secrets in the Snow
- Jun 3, 2020
- 42:42
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, after Stephanie Bruner goes missing in the Colorado mountains, three suspects and a love triangle complicate the investigation. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on October 5, 2012.
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Brief Summary
The episode details the murder of Stephanie Roller-Bruner, focusing on her relationships and the investigation that led to her husband's conviction.
Key points
- The Discovery. Three and a half days after she disappeared, investigators find Stephanie's body.
- Secrets in the Snow. A chilling tale of a missing woman and the secrets that led to her disappearance.
- The Autopsy Revelation. The autopsy reveals shocking details that rule out suicide and point to murder.
- Dale's Alibi Unravels. Dale's inconsistent story raises suspicions about his involvement in his wife's disappearance.
- Secrets from Beyond the Grave. Stephanie's recorded plea for a restraining order surfaces during the trial, revealing her fears.
- The Shocking Verdict. Dale Bruner is found guilty of second-degree murder, leading to a lengthy prison sentence.
Episode highlights
- The DiscoveryThree and a half days after she disappeared, investigators find Stephanie's body.“You could see the body underneath the snow.”0:32Jun 3, 2020
- Secrets in the SnowA chilling tale of a missing woman and the secrets that led to her disappearance.“It's a whodunit.”0:47Jun 3, 2020
- The Autopsy RevelationThe autopsy reveals shocking details that rule out suicide and point to murder.“She had been strangled, but was still alive when she was thrown into the freezing water.”16:33Jun 3, 2020
- Dale's Alibi UnravelsDale's inconsistent story raises suspicions about his involvement in his wife's disappearance.“It was kind of this mounting series of things that we started to be concerned about.”24:20Jun 3, 2020
- Secrets from Beyond the GraveStephanie's recorded plea for a restraining order surfaces during the trial, revealing her fears.“I'm here, asking for help.”33:57Jun 3, 2020
- The Shocking VerdictDale Bruner is found guilty of second-degree murder, leading to a lengthy prison sentence.“We, the jury, find the defendant, Dale Bruner, guilty of murder in the second degree.”41:03Jun 3, 2020
Tension
85/ 100High tension
