The Case of the Missing D.A.
- Aug 30, 2022
- 39:09
- Full Episode
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A decade before the scandal of coach Jerry Sandusky dismantled the Penn State community, a local attorney, Ray Gricar, was the first to investigate his case. But a few years later, Gricar disappeared. Was there a connection? Lester Holt reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on December 16, 2011.
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Brief Summary
Ray Gricar, a Pennsylvania DA, vanished in 2005, with his disappearance linked to the Jerry Sandusky scandal and ongoing investigations.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Ray Gricar. Ray Gricar, a district attorney, vanished mysteriously in 2005, leaving behind puzzling clues.
- A Shocking Connection. Ray's disappearance is linked to the Sandusky scandal, raising questions about his choices.
- The Last Conversation. Ray's last conversation with his girlfriend Patty was filled with love, but it would be their last.
- The Mysterious Laptop. Ray's work laptop was found in the river, but the hard drive was missing, deepening the mystery.
- The Mystery of the Missing DA. The focus shifts to a damaged hard drive linked to Ray Grecar's disappearance.
- Three Theories of Disappearance. Investigators are left with three theories to explain Ray Grecar's disappearance.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Ray GricarRay Gricar, a district attorney, vanished mysteriously in 2005, leaving behind puzzling clues.“It's baffling. It's confusing.”0:20Aug 30, 2022
- A Shocking ConnectionRay's disappearance is linked to the Sandusky scandal, raising questions about his choices.“For anyone to think there is no relationship is the epitome of naivete.”1:06Aug 30, 2022
- The Last ConversationRay's last conversation with his girlfriend Patty was filled with love, but it would be their last.“Ray, I love you very much, and I miss you.”1:39Aug 30, 2022
- The Mysterious LaptopRay's work laptop was found in the river, but the hard drive was missing, deepening the mystery.“That wasn't an accidental thing.”24:01Aug 30, 2022
- The Mystery of the Missing DAThe focus shifts to a damaged hard drive linked to Ray Grecar's disappearance.“The mystery of the missing DA was now tightly focused on that damaged hard drive.”24:06Aug 30, 2022
- Three Theories of DisappearanceInvestigators are left with three theories to explain Ray Grecar's disappearance.“Three theories. That's what investigators were left with to explain what happened to Ray Gricar.”27:04Aug 30, 2022
- Connection to Jerry SanduskyRay Grecar was the first prosecutor to investigate Jerry Sandusky's allegations in 1998.“It turns out Ray was the first prosecutor to investigate an allegation of child sex abuse against Jerry Sandusky.”31:11Aug 30, 2022
- The Enduring MysteryThe case of Ray Grecar's disappearance remains open, with ongoing investigations and sightings.“For now, the mystery of Ray Grekar's disappearance endures.”38:49Aug 30, 2022
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