Talking Dateline: The Last Mile
- Jun 4, 2025
- 22:22
- Full Episode
Andrea Canning talks with Josh Mankiewicz about his episode, “The Last Mile,” which covers the 2018 murder of Mollie Tibbetts in her hometown of Brooklyn, Iowa. The 20-year-old college student disappeared while out for a run, sparking a massive search. Weeks later, Mollie’s body was found in a cornfield. Cristhian Bahena Rivera, a local farmworker, was charged with her murder. Andrea and Josh discuss the investigation that led to Rivera’s arrest and the questions raised during his trial. Josh also shares a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with Mollie’s cousin, Morgan Collum, about their childhood.
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Brief Summary
Molly Tibbetts vanished while jogging; her case highlights community search efforts and investigative technology.
Key points
- The Last Mile. The episode explores the disappearance of Molly Tibbetts, a 20-year-old college student.
- Investigation Insights. The investigation into Molly's case utilized modern technology and community involvement.
- Molly's Last Moments. A chilling reflection on Molly's last moments and the circumstances of her disappearance.
- Upcoming Season Announcement. A teaser for the next season of Dateline Missing in America, launching soon.
Episode highlights
- Investigation InsightsThe investigation into Molly's case utilized modern technology and community involvement.“Finding that little tiny snippet of her ponytail bobbing as she ran that told you we don't have to worry about everything before.”5:25Jun 4, 2025
- Molly's Last MomentsA chilling reflection on Molly's last moments and the circumstances of her disappearance.“If she goes out for a run five minutes later, you know, they don't run into each other.”18:24Jun 4, 2025
- Upcoming Season AnnouncementA teaser for the next season of Dateline Missing in America, launching soon.“Missing in America launches June 10th, wherever you get your podcasts.”21:47Jun 4, 2025
