The Day She Disappeared
- Jul 6, 2021
- 43:14
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, a missing persons case quickly becomes a homicide investigation. Police have no suspects, but a grieving family has suspicions. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on August 19, 2011.
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Brief Summary
Nancy Cooper's murder led to her husband Brad's arrest, trial, and eventual guilty plea after evidence revealed marital strife and suspicious behavior.
Key points
- A Young Mother Murdered. The story begins with the shocking murder of a young mother, Nancy Cooper.
- The Search for Nancy. Friends and family rally to find Nancy after she goes missing during a morning run.
- A Grieving Community. The community comes together to mourn Nancy's death and support her family.
- Marital Strain Revealed. Detectives uncover marital issues between Nancy and Brad, including infidelity.
- Brad's Arrest. Three months after Nancy's body was found, Brad Cooper is arrested for her murder.
- Guilty Verdict. The jury finds Brad Cooper guilty of first-degree murder, leading to emotional reactions.
Episode highlights
- The Search for NancyFriends and family rally to find Nancy after she goes missing during a morning run.“They combed the surrounding parks and lakes and woods for this woman they had grown to love.”4:14Jul 6, 2021
- A Grieving CommunityThe community comes together to mourn Nancy's death and support her family.“It was a measure of the woman that total strangers joined Nancy's family and friends to share in the sorrow.”6:41Jul 6, 2021
- Marital Strain RevealedDetectives uncover marital issues between Nancy and Brad, including infidelity.“Nancy and Brad were having marital problems.”9:56Jul 6, 2021
- Brad's ArrestThree months after Nancy's body was found, Brad Cooper is arrested for her murder.“In late October 2008, Brad Cooper was arrested and charged with the murder of his wife.”21:01Jul 6, 2021
- Guilty VerdictThe jury finds Brad Cooper guilty of first-degree murder, leading to emotional reactions.“I cried for hours. Yeah, I cried for hours.”40:53Jul 6, 2021
- Nancy's MemoryA black granite bench in Cary Park serves as a tribute to Nancy Cooper.“It's just sad that Nancy's not here seeing it.”42:14Jul 6, 2021
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