Talking Dateline: Suspicion in Silver City
- Aug 12, 2026
- 30:21
- Full Episode
<p>Keith Morrison and producer Cassandra Marshall join Blayne Alexander to discuss their Dateline episode, “Suspicion in Silver City.” It’s the story of Cassy Farrington, a young nurse and mother of two in Silver City, New Mexico, whose body was found in a bathtub in her home in 2014. Keith and Cassandra discuss weaknesses in initial investigation and the family’s determination to keep Cassy’s case alive. They also reflect on Cassy’s life and the allegations of domestic abuse in her marriage. Keith shares a clip from his interview with a former judge who is familiar with the case, and he and Cassandra answer your questions from social media.</p> <p> </p> <p>For resources on domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. Or visit <a href="http://thehotline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">thehotline.org</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Listen to Season 5 of the Dateline: Missing in America Podcast:<strong> </strong><a href="https://swap.fm/l/miafdlw" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://swap.fm/l/miafdlw</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Listen to Blayne’s episode, “The Pin at Apartment 210”: <a href="https://swap.fm/l/dl_thepinatapartment210" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://swap.fm/l/dl_thepinatapartment210</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
Cassie Farrington's murder case highlights investigative failures and domestic violence issues, emphasizing family persistence in seeking justice.
Key points
- Suspicion in Silver City. The episode dives into the murder of Cassie Farrington, a young mother, and the investigation that followed.
- The Tale of Two Investigators. The investigation reveals contrasting approaches by two investigators, leading to different conclusions.
- Domestic Violence Awareness. The story highlights the tragic impact of domestic violence on victims and their families.
- Custody Controversy. Cassie's children were placed in their father's custody after his conviction. Surprising decisions by the court left many questioning the outcome.
- Domestic Violence Resources. Listeners are encouraged to reach out for help if experiencing domestic violence. Important resources are shared.
- Cameo Question. A fan asks if the hosts would consider joining Cameo to send personalized messages. The response is heartfelt yet practical.
Episode highlights
- Suspicion in Silver CityThe episode dives into the murder of Cassie Farrington, a young mother, and the investigation that followed.“This was a fantastic episode.”1:25Aug 12, 2026
- The Tale of Two InvestigatorsThe investigation reveals contrasting approaches by two investigators, leading to different conclusions.“It really was a case of sort of two investigations.”3:54Aug 12, 2026
- Domestic Violence AwarenessThe story highlights the tragic impact of domestic violence on victims and their families.“It's a terrible scourge in this country.”19:38Aug 12, 2026
- Custody ControversyCassie's children were placed in their father's custody after his conviction. Surprising decisions by the court left many questioning the outcome.“I was very surprised by that.”23:03Aug 12, 2026
- Domestic Violence ResourcesListeners are encouraged to reach out for help if experiencing domestic violence. Important resources are shared.“You can reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.”24:37Aug 12, 2026
- Cameo QuestionA fan asks if the hosts would consider joining Cameo to send personalized messages. The response is heartfelt yet practical.“It doesn't really matter to me.”28:28Aug 12, 2026
