Talking Dateline: Raising the Dead
- Nov 26, 2025
- 27:50
- Full Episode
<p>Andrea Canning talks with Keith Morrison about his episode, “Raising the Dead.” After a couple was found stabbed to death inside a Wisconsin farmhouse, investigators spent decades chasing down possible suspects with no luck. The case went nowhere until a tip came in that led investigators to an unexpected suspect, and a game-changing police interview. Keith and Dateline producer Justin Balding tell Andrea about the creative traffic stop leading up to the arrest of Tony Haase and discuss the defense tactics that led to his acquittal. They also play an extra clip from his conversation with investigators, and Justin answers your questions from social media.</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 “Raising the Dead” on Apple:<a href="https://apple.co/3M1Sgyf" target="_blank">https://apple.co/3M1Sgyf</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ypTwyAQABz7AMbFowpTwH" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ypTwyAQABz7AMbFowpTwH</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
Tony Hayes is acquitted in a 1992 double homicide case, leaving unresolved questions and community tension.
Key points
- Raising the Dead. A young couple's brutal murder in Wisconsin remains unsolved decades later, with a controversial acquittal.
- The Tension in Small Towns. The aftermath of a murder trial leaves a community grappling with unresolved tensions.
- The DNA Dilemma. Despite overwhelming DNA evidence, the jury acquits Tony Hayes, raising questions about justice.
- Tony Hayes and the Barbell. The prosecution emphasized how Tony Hayes mentioned the barbell himself, raising questions about his knowledge of the crime scene.
- New Podcast Announcement. Keith Morrison introduces his new podcast about the mysterious disappearance of Carrie Farver.
Episode highlights
- Raising the DeadA young couple's brutal murder in Wisconsin remains unsolved decades later, with a controversial acquittal.“Did they have the wrong killer?”1:11Nov 26, 2025
- The Tension in Small TownsThe aftermath of a murder trial leaves a community grappling with unresolved tensions.“How do they live with that?”6:31Nov 26, 2025
- The DNA DilemmaDespite overwhelming DNA evidence, the jury acquits Tony Hayes, raising questions about justice.“DNA does not lie. I'm shocked at the juror's decision.”23:14Nov 26, 2025
- Tony Hayes and the BarbellThe prosecution emphasized how Tony Hayes mentioned the barbell himself, raising questions about his knowledge of the crime scene.“What they point to is the fact that Tony Hayes brought this up himself.”26:01Nov 26, 2025
- New Podcast AnnouncementKeith Morrison introduces his new podcast about the mysterious disappearance of Carrie Farver.“Keith Morrison takes us to America's heartland where single mom Carrie Farver disappears just weeks into a new romance.”27:03Nov 26, 2025
