Forensic Files

Talking Dateline: Missing Ana

Dateline NBC

  • Jun 17, 2026
  • 31:43
  • Full Episode
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<p>Blayne Alexander sits down with José Díaz-Balart, anchor of “Dateline en español,” to discuss his episode, “Missing Ana.” In December 2023, after separating from her husband, 40-year-old Ana Maria Knezevich moved from South Florida to Madrid, Spain, for a fresh start. Just two months later, Ana vanished. Close friends received text messages from Ana claiming she had met a man and gone on a trip. Skeptical of the messages, the friends sprang into action to find Ana. What followed was an international investigation spanning Serbia, Spain, and Florida. José shares what it was like reporting from Madrid, the city where he grew up. He and Blayne discuss Spain’s elite detective unit and the extraordinary lengths investigators went to in their search for the person responsible. Plus, José and Alex Lo Re, one of the producers of the episode, answer your questions from social media.</p> <p>Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at <a rel="noopener noreferrer">(212) 413-5252</a> – your question could be featured in an upcoming episode.</p> <p>Listen to the full episode of “Missing Ana” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/4xt8949" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://apple.co/4xt8949</a></p> <p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TSOtNPezn2iAZqTKMavd4" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TSOtNPezn2iAZqTKMavd4</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

The episode discusses Ana Knezhevich's disappearance, her friends' efforts, and the investigation into her estranged husband David.

Key points

  • Missing Ana: A Heartfelt Investigation. Blaine and Jose discuss the disappearance of Ana Maria Knezhevich and the emotional impact on her friends.
  • The Intricacies of Investigation. Jose shares insights into the investigative process and the chilling details of David's actions.
  • The Pain of Uncertainty. Blaine and Jose reflect on the indescribable pain of not knowing where a loved one is.
  • FBI Involvement in Missing Person Case. The FBI gets involved after an American citizen goes missing in Madrid.
  • Extraordinary Friendships. Anna's friends show incredible bravery and commitment in the search for her.
  • Continued Search for Closure. Ramos vows to keep looking for Anna to provide closure for her family.

Tension

70/ 100High tension

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