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Talking Dateline: If These Walls Could Talk

Dateline NBC

  • May 8, 2024
  • 23:50
  • Full Episode
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<p>Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison sit down to talk about Keith’s most recent episode, “If These Walls Could Talk.” In November 2016, Susann Sills was found dead at the bottom of the staircase in the home she shared with her husband and their two children in San Clemente, California. Susann’s death appeared to have been a terrible accident, but investigators soon discovered evidence that led them to believe it was something more sinister. Keith tells Josh about the puzzling circumstances surrounding Susann’s death and shares behind-the-scenes details of filming the episode. </p><p>Keith also plays a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with one of Susann’s brothers and Dateline producer Michelle Madigan joins in to answer viewer questions. </p><p> </p><p>Listen to the full episode of “If These Walls Could Talk” on Apple:<a href="https://apple.co/4ffRUgr">https://apple.co/4ffRUgr</a></p><p>Listen to the full episode on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/79SrJXWKKs7eOvlHkigx0L">https://open.spotify.com/episode/79SrJXWKKs7eOvlHkigx0L</a></p><p> </p><p>Listen to “Poison,” the episode Josh mentions that also took place in San Clemente on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/41tPhEw">https://apple.co/41tPhEw</a></p><p>Listen to "Poison" on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/36pfcqW51EvYHl8DgjdfL6">https://open.spotify.com/episode/36pfcqW51EvYHl8DgjdfL6</a></p><p> </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

Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz discuss the Dateline episode on Dr. Sills, a fertility doctor accused of murdering his wife Suzanne.

Key points

  • If These Walls Could Talk. Exploring the hidden stories within suburban homes, revealing unexpected passions and conflicts.
  • Suzanne's Legacy. Frank discusses the importance of preserving Suzanne's memory and legacy after her tragic death.
  • Engaging Storytelling. The discussion highlights the emotional investment in storytelling and its impact.
  • Social Interaction Invitation. Listeners are encouraged to reach out with questions on social media.

Tension

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