Talking Dateline: The Other Side of Paradise
- Jun 11, 2025
- 22:57
- Full Episode
<p>Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning sit down to talk about Keith’s classic episode "The Other Side of Paradise.” In 2006, 27-year-old Sandra Galas was found strangled in her car at her home in Hawaii. It would take a combination of new technology, old-fashioned detective work and a father's determination to get closer to solving the case. Keith and Andrea talk about polygraphs, Greek philosophy and what led investigators to their suspect, Sandra's estranged husband, Darren. Plus, they play an exclusive clip from his sentencing and discuss their experiences traveling to the island of Kauai.</p><p> </p><p>If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc or leave us a voicemail at 212-413-5252.</p><p> </p><p>Listen to the full episode “The Other Side of Paradise” on Apple: https://apple.co/45l43zq</p><p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Lj0SByYxBGymOcGfyrS0u?si=e97b33802b0143f7</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
Andrea Canning and Keith Morrison discuss Sandra Gallis's murder, the investigation, and the emotional journey of her family seeking justice.
Key points
- The Other Side of Paradise. Exploring the dark side of a seemingly idyllic location through a tragic murder case.
- Larry's Crusade for Justice. Larry Mendoza's relentless pursuit of justice for his late wife Sandra is both inspiring and heartbreaking.
- The Emotional Toll of Loss. The story highlights the profound love and grief experienced by those left behind after a tragedy.
Episode highlights
- The Other Side of ParadiseExploring the dark side of a seemingly idyllic location through a tragic murder case.“Hawaii is a paradise if you want to commit a murder.”2:30Jun 11, 2025
- Larry's Crusade for JusticeLarry Mendoza's relentless pursuit of justice for his late wife Sandra is both inspiring and heartbreaking.“He had done his very best for her.”13:24Jun 11, 2025
- The Emotional Toll of LossThe story highlights the profound love and grief experienced by those left behind after a tragedy.“It's just so heartbreaking because she was so loved.”21:07Jun 11, 2025






