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Talking Dateline: Under a Full Moon

Dateline NBC

  • Sep 3, 2025
  • 27:23
  • Full Episode
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<p>Blayne Alexander and Keith Morrison sit down to talk about his episode “ Under a Full Moon.” Shauna Tiaffay, a cocktail waitress on the Las Vegas strip, was found beaten to death in her home in September 2012. Authorities wondered if the killing was a robbery gone wrong, until they got a tip that changed everything. It turned out that Shauna’s West Point graduate and EMT husband, George Tiaffay, had hired a hitman to carry out the crime. Keith and Blayne discuss how George was an unlikely killer and how his post-trial confession stunned his family. Later, Keith shares an extra clip from his interview with George’s sister. He and Blayne also answer your questions from social media.</p><p>Listen to the full episode Under a Full Moon on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/4lYmizk">https://apple.co/4lYmizk</a></p><p>Listen to the full episode on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GQUTnC0bvj7kYN9iS9dRG">https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GQUTnC0bvj7kYN9iS9dRG</a></p><p>To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here:<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event">https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event</a></p><p>If you or somebody that you know is experiencing domestic violence or relationship abuse, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233), text BEGIN to 88788, or visit thehotline.org</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

Blaine Alexander and Keith Morrison discuss George Tiafay's murder case, exploring relationships, investigations, and societal perceptions in Las Vegas.

Key points

  • A Shocking Discovery. George Tiafay's wife, Shauna, was found beaten to death, leading to a complex investigation.
  • The Duality of Las Vegas. Keith discusses the contrast between the glamorous Las Vegas Strip and the working-class reality.
  • The Complexity of Relationships. Exploring George and Shauna's relationship reveals troubling signs of control and potential violence.
  • Dateline Live Event. A first-of-its-kind event featuring onstage panels, audience Q&As, and a VIP reception.

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