Forensic Files

The Case of the Man with No Name

Dateline NBC

  • Nov 7, 2023
  • 1:23:34
  • Full Episode
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<p>The investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Canadian limo driver Dwayne Demkiw sparks an international manhunt for an elusive killer with multiple false identities. Keith Morrison reports.</p><p> </p><p>Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’:</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/4itAwHQ">https://apple.co/4itAwHQ</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XqpSdqqvcg5ctm0Ad3wd1">https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XqpSdqqvcg5ctm0Ad3wd1</a></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

Dwayne Demke's murder investigation reveals identity theft by Jason Stedman, leading to a dramatic trial and conviction.

Key points

  • The Ghost Suspect. Robert Aubrey Maxwell, a key suspect, is described as a ghost with no known whereabouts.
  • The Cowboy Detective. Darren, a friend of Duane, takes on the role of an amateur detective.
  • Creepy Encounter. Aubrey Maxwell's unsettling behavior raises red flags among his friends.
  • Blood Evidence. The amount of blood found in Dwayne Demke's car suggests a murder case.
  • Identity Crisis. Detectives discover they may have been chasing the wrong Robert Aubrey Maxwell.
  • Unexpected DNA Results. DNA from the crime scene does not match Aubrey Maxwell, complicating the investigation.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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