Talking Dateline: The Haunted House Confession
- Mar 5, 2025
- 25:40
- Full Episode
<p>Blayne Alexander and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Blayne’s episode "The Haunted House Confession.” When 25-year-old Chantay Blankinship’s remains were found near an abandoned farmhouse in a small Texas town, investigators wondered if someone from the close knit congregation at her church was responsible. Blayne talks about her emotional interviews with Chantay’s family and boyfriend, and shares a podcast-exclusive clip of her interview with two members of Chantay’s congregation who witnessed the killer’s surprising confession. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions, and Blayne reveals what she learned about cowboy hats and Texas Rangers.</p><p>Have a question for Talking Dateline? Leave it for us in a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 for a chance to be featured on a future episode!</p><p>Listen to the full episode of “The Haunted House Confession” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/4irOppd">https://apple.co/4irOppd</a></p><p>Listen to the full episode on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mYpPprF9fRh9avU7J5oa9">https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mYpPprF9fRh9avU7J5oa9</a></p><p> </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
Shantae Blankenship's murder leads to a church confession, revealing community tensions and investigative challenges in Brownwood, Texas.
Key points
- The Haunted House Confession. A chilling tale of murder unfolds in a deserted farmhouse, revealing dark secrets.
- The Boyfriend's Alibi. Suspicion falls on Shantae's boyfriend, but he ultimately proves his innocence.
- Confession in Church. The killer's confession in church raises questions about morality and forgiveness.
- Divine Intervention in Tragedy. Patricia describes the search for Shante as divine intervention, highlighting the role of Good Samaritans.
- A Mother's Gratitude. Michelle thanks everyone for telling her daughter's story, emphasizing its importance.
- Upcoming Interview with Lori Vallow. Keith Morrison will interview convicted murderer Lori Vallow Daybell in her first television appearance.
Episode highlights
- The Haunted House ConfessionA chilling tale of murder unfolds in a deserted farmhouse, revealing dark secrets.“The locals referred to that farmhouse as The Haunted House.”2:26Mar 5, 2025
- The Boyfriend's AlibiSuspicion falls on Shantae's boyfriend, but he ultimately proves his innocence.“I mean, you come in, you're the boyfriend, right?”5:31Mar 5, 2025
- Confession in ChurchThe killer's confession in church raises questions about morality and forgiveness.“This was Shante's safe space.”17:15Mar 5, 2025
- Divine Intervention in TragedyPatricia describes the search for Shante as divine intervention, highlighting the role of Good Samaritans.“...that was divine intervention...”22:07Mar 5, 2025
- A Mother's GratitudeMichelle thanks everyone for telling her daughter's story, emphasizing its importance.“Thank you all so much for telling my baby's story.”23:04Mar 5, 2025
- Upcoming Interview with Lori VallowKeith Morrison will interview convicted murderer Lori Vallow Daybell in her first television appearance.“...who some of you may know as Mommy Doomsday...”25:08Mar 5, 2025
