Forensic Files

Secrets of Lake Seminole

Dateline NBC

  • Jul 16, 2025
  • 38:20
  • Full Episode
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<p>Dennis Murphy reports on the case of a man who disappeared after a duck hunting trip in Florida.</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

Mike Williams vanished during a duck hunt; his wife Denise and best friend Brian conspired to murder him, leading to a shocking trial.

Key points

  • The Disappearance of Mike Williams. Mike Williams vanished while duck hunting, leaving behind a wife and daughter. What happened?
  • A Mother's Fight for Justice. Cheryl Williams, Mike's mother, refused to accept the official story of her son's disappearance.
  • A Shocking Abduction. Denise Williams was kidnapped by her estranged husband, Brian Winchester, raising suspicions about their past.
  • The Discovery of Mike's Body. After years of searching, Mike's remains were found, leading to shocking revelations.
  • Denise Charged with Murder. Denise Williams was arrested for the murder of her husband, Mike, on her daughter's birthday.
  • The Deal with the Devil. Brian made a deal for a lighter sentence in exchange for testimony against Denise.

Episode highlights

Tension

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