Talking Dateline: A Perfect Spring Morning
- Oct 22, 2025
- 23:16
- Full Episode
<p>Lester Holt sits down with Blayne Alexander to discuss her latest episode, “A Perfect Spring Morning.” Leslie Preer was found brutally murdered in her Chevy Chase, Maryland, home in May of 2001. Her husband, Sandy, was investigators’ prime suspect until DNA cleared him and the case went cold. After more than 20 years of persistence fromLauren Preer, the couple’s only child, detectives caught Leslie’s killer: Lauren’s ex-boyfriend from high school, Eugene Gligor. Blayne tells Lester about the lasting effects both the crime and the lengthy investigation had on Lauren and Sandy and shares how a new set of eyes on the case made all the difference. Later, Blayne shares a podcast-exclusive clip ofLeslie’s brother Bill Jennings speaking at Gligor’s sentencing. Plus, Blayne and Lester answer viewer and listener questions.</p><p>Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode.</p><p>Listen to the full episode of “A Perfect Spring Morning” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3J67KjH">https://apple.co/3J67KjH</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0q1RPIDq1rMJE5u1GrRJH2">https://open.spotify.com/episode/0q1RPIDq1rMJE5u1GrRJH2</a></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
Leslie Preer's murder case is revisited, revealing her daughter's quest for justice and the eventual capture of the real killer, Eugene Bligore.
Key points
- A Daughter's Quest for Justice. Lauren Prier's relentless pursuit to find her mother's killer spans decades, showcasing her resilience and love.
- The Chilling Revelation. The killer was someone Lauren knew intimately, heightening her sense of betrayal and fear.
- The Complexity of Closure. Even with the killer identified, the concept of closure remains elusive for the family.
- The Time It Takes to Create a Show. Creating a show can take years due to trials and delays.
- Viewer Impressions Matter. One host shares how he watches stories in isolation to form impressions.
- Engage with Dateline. Listeners are encouraged to reach out with questions for future episodes.
Episode highlights
- A Daughter's Quest for JusticeLauren Prier's relentless pursuit to find her mother's killer spans decades, showcasing her resilience and love.“This is about a daughter who embarked on a decades-long quest.”1:25Oct 22, 2025
- The Chilling RevelationThe killer was someone Lauren knew intimately, heightening her sense of betrayal and fear.“The knowledge that the killer was someone she knew.”13:06Oct 22, 2025
- The Complexity of ClosureEven with the killer identified, the concept of closure remains elusive for the family.“Closure is one of those words that's often difficult to apply.”16:34Oct 22, 2025
- The Time It Takes to Create a ShowCreating a show can take years due to trials and delays.“We know that we have one already this season that was at least two years in the making because the nature of a lot of these stories, there's”21:07Oct 22, 2025
- Viewer Impressions MatterOne host shares how he watches stories in isolation to form impressions.“I try to watch them in isolation as a viewer and try to, you know, record my impressions of them.”21:41Oct 22, 2025
- Engage with DatelineListeners are encouraged to reach out with questions for future episodes.“You can reach us 24-7 on social media at DatelineNBC.”22:30Oct 22, 2025
