The Betrayal of Sarah Stern
- May 24, 2019
- 1:22:38
- Full Episode
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The discovery of a nineteen-year-old’s car abandoned on a bridge in New Jersey turns into a missing person case that evolves into a months-long homicide investigation. As the case tears apart a Jersey Shore town, police discover a plot involving money, close friends and a fatal betrayal. Keith Morrison reports on the investigation and the extraordinary undercover video that helped solve the crimes. Originally aired on NBC on May 17, 2019.
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Brief Summary
Sarah Stern's disappearance leads to a shocking murder case involving her friends, revealing betrayal and a tragic end to her life.
Key points
- The Mystery of Sarah's Disappearance. Questions arise about Sarah's fate as her loved ones grapple with her sudden absence.
- The Search for Sarah Stern. A massive search effort unfolds after Sarah's car is found abandoned on a bridge.
- The Secret in Sarah's Safety Deposit Box. Detectives uncover a shocking amount of cash linked to Sarah's mysterious disappearance.
- A Shocking Discovery. Detectives uncover a chilling conversation that shifts the case from missing person to homicide.
- The Arrests. Two friends of Sarah are arrested for her murder, shocking the community.
- The Trial Begins. In January 2019, Mike Katasney goes on trial for the murder of Sarah Stern, two years after her disappearance.
Episode highlights
- The Mystery of Sarah's DisappearanceQuestions arise about Sarah's fate as her loved ones grapple with her sudden absence.“What happened here?”2:07May 24, 2019
- The Search for Sarah SternA massive search effort unfolds after Sarah's car is found abandoned on a bridge.“This was a huge search. Hundreds of people came.”19:59May 24, 2019
- The Secret in Sarah's Safety Deposit BoxDetectives uncover a shocking amount of cash linked to Sarah's mysterious disappearance.“$25,250 cash. It's a lot of money.”21:11May 24, 2019
- A Shocking DiscoveryDetectives uncover a chilling conversation that shifts the case from missing person to homicide.“It was chilling. We couldn't believe what we were hearing.”32:09May 24, 2019
- The ArrestsTwo friends of Sarah are arrested for her murder, shocking the community.“These were kids you'd driven around, you know, they'd carpool.”38:42May 24, 2019
- The Trial BeginsIn January 2019, Mike Katasney goes on trial for the murder of Sarah Stern, two years after her disappearance.“Ladies and gentlemen, Sarah Stern will not be walking through those doors.”47:52May 24, 2019
- Eyewitness AccountAn eyewitness claims to have seen Sarah alive after her disappearance, potentially unraveling the case.“I looked at her right in the face, just like I'm looking at you right now.”55:13May 24, 2019
- Preston's TestimonyPreston Taylor testifies against Liam McAtasney, revealing chilling details about Sarah's murder.“I planned this thing out for like six months.”1:06:12May 24, 2019
Tension
85/ 100High tension
