Talking Dateline: Missing Ana
- Jun 17, 2026
- 31:43
- Full Episode
<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.
Episode highlights
- Missing Ana: A Heartfelt InvestigationBlaine and Jose discuss the disappearance of Ana Maria Knezhevich and the emotional impact on her friends.“This story is about women who loved Ana and refused to accept that she could disappear.”2:09Jun 17, 2026
- The Intricacies of InvestigationJose shares insights into the investigative process and the chilling details of David's actions.“David really thought of everything.”9:53Jun 17, 2026
- The Pain of UncertaintyBlaine and Jose reflect on the indescribable pain of not knowing where a loved one is.“There is this added, indescribable pain that people have to carry.”17:22Jun 17, 2026
- FBI Involvement in Missing Person CaseThe FBI gets involved after an American citizen goes missing in Madrid.“The FBI lets them know that there's an American citizen that's been missing in Madrid.”26:03Jun 17, 2026
- Extraordinary FriendshipsAnna's friends show incredible bravery and commitment in the search for her.“This is a story of extraordinary women and extraordinary friendships.”27:14Jun 17, 2026
- Continued Search for ClosureRamos vows to keep looking for Anna to provide closure for her family.“Ramos says that he's never going to stop looking.”30:12Jun 17, 2026






