Talking Dateline: The Watcher
- Jan 8, 2025
- 19:13
- Full Episode
<p>Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Keith's episode "The Watcher." In 2011, when law student Lauren Giddings vanished in Macon, Georgia, investigators knew they didn't have an ordinary missing person’s case. After finding Lauren’s remains, detectives zeroed in on someone close by who had been watching Lauren all along. Keith and Josh discuss the latest updates in the case, including a surprising courtroom twist when Lauren's killer appealed his conviction. Plus, they answer your social media questions.</p><p> </p><p>Listen to the full episode of “The Watcher” on Apple: https://apple.co/4gNGYIy</p><p>Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37zCx09jSAHmewSqm9hNLA</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
Lauren Giddings' murder case reveals chilling details about her neighbor, who pleaded guilty but later attempted to appeal his conviction.
Key points
- The Watcher Episode Overview. A deep dive into the chilling case of Lauren Giddings and her neighbor's dark secret.
- Lauren Giddings' Aspirations. Lauren aimed to be a defense attorney, ironically representing those like her killer.
- The Killer's Mistake. The killer's reaction to the discovery of the body reveals his guilt and ignorance.
- The Appeal Attempt. Steve McDaniel's failed appeal reveals shocking details about the murder he confessed to.
- New Podcast Announcement. Josh and Keith discuss the launch of a new podcast titled 'Deadly Mirage'.
Episode highlights
- The Watcher Episode OverviewA deep dive into the chilling case of Lauren Giddings and her neighbor's dark secret.“Investigators found some dismembered remains at Lauren's apartment.”0:58Jan 8, 2025
- Lauren Giddings' AspirationsLauren aimed to be a defense attorney, ironically representing those like her killer.“Her goal in life was to be a defense attorney who would represent the very kind of person who wound up killing her.”2:06Jan 8, 2025
- The Killer's MistakeThe killer's reaction to the discovery of the body reveals his guilt and ignorance.“It's astonishingly telling.”4:55Jan 8, 2025
- The Appeal AttemptSteve McDaniel's failed appeal reveals shocking details about the murder he confessed to.“He testified that McDaniel had admitted to decapitating Lauren.”12:25Jan 8, 2025
- New Podcast AnnouncementJosh and Keith discuss the launch of a new podcast titled 'Deadly Mirage'.“It's called Deadly Mirage.”17:58Jan 8, 2025
