Talking Dateline: The Day Dee Disappeared

Dateline NBC

  • Aug 5, 2026
  • 30:21
  • Full Episode
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<p>Josh Mankiewicz sits down with Andrea Canning to discuss her episode, “The Day Dee Disappeared.” In April 2021, Dee Warner vanished from her Michigan farm. Investigators pursued multiple leads, but kept coming back to her husband, Dale. In 2023, Dale Warner was charged with his wife’s murder, even though her remains had not been found. That changed ahead of trial, when Dee’s remains were located in a most unlikely place. Dale was found guilty of second-degree murder. Andrea shares an exclusive clip from her interview with Dee’s nephew, who recounts an unusual visit with a psychic who offered a theory about what might have happened to Dee. Josh and Andrea discuss how they both covered the case and how Josh’s podcast, Missing in America, shed light on Dee’s disappearance early on. Plus, Josh is joined by Dateline producer Sergei Ivonin to 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 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(212) 413-5252</a>. Your question could be featured in an upcoming episode.<br><br> Listen to the full episode of “The Day Dee Disappeared”: <a href="https://swap.fm/l/dl_thedaydeedisappeared" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://swap.fm/l/dl_thedaydeedisappeared</a></p> <p>Listen to Josh’s Missing in America episode on Dee’s case: <a href="https://swap.fm/l/miadeeannwarner" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://swap.fm/l/miadeeannwarner</a></p> <p>Start listening to the new season of Missing in America, out now: <a href="https://swap.fm/l/miafdlw" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://swap.fm/l/miafdlw</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

Dee Warner's disappearance leads to her husband's arrest after her body is found in a fertilizer tank on their property.

Key points

  • The Day Dee Disappeared. Dee Warner, a successful farmer, went missing in April 2021, leading to a chilling investigation.
  • Chilling Discovery. Dee's body was found hidden in a fertilizer tank, leading to Dale's conviction.
  • Psychic's Insight. A psychic's reading eerily matched details of Dee's disappearance, raising questions about the investigation.
  • Dale's Arrest. Dale was arrested before Dee's body was found, a bold move by prosecutors.
  • The Tragic Fate of Angelina. Angelina is being raised by the Warner side of the family after losing both parents.
  • New Podcast Alert: Missing in America. Check out the new podcast focusing on six missing person cases.

Tension

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