The Day Dee Disappeared

Dateline NBC

  • Aug 4, 2026
  • 41:06
  • Full Episode
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<p>When Dee Warner vanishes from her farm, her family finds her cars still in the driveway and her wedding ring left behind. Three years later, an X-ray reveals the truth. Andrea Canning reports.</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

Dee Warner's disappearance leads to a murder trial against her husband Dale after her body is found in a tank.

Key points

  • The Mysterious Disappearance of Dee Warner. Dee Warner, a successful farmer, goes missing, leaving her family and community in shock.
  • The Investigation Begins. As the search for Dee intensifies, suspicions arise about her husband and employees.
  • A Shocking Discovery. Investigators uncover a suspicious late-night visitor at Dee's farm, raising new questions.
  • A New Lead. A private investigator enters the scene, promising to uncover the truth behind Dee's disappearance.
  • Dale's Arrest. Two and a half years after Dee disappeared, Dale Warner was arrested for her murder.
  • The Verdict. Dale was found guilty of second-degree murder after a tense trial.

Tension

80/ 100High tension

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