Forensic Files

The Dead of Night

Dateline NBC

  • Aug 16, 2023
  • 40:40
  • Full Episode
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<p>A mother of two goes missing in Monrovia, California. As detectives investigate, the woman's friends and family reveal that she feared she was being stalked. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on October 9, 2020.</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

LaJoya McCoy's murder investigation reveals her struggles with a stalker and leads to her ex-boyfriend Jose Turner's arrest.

Key points

  • LaJoya McCoy's Disappearance. LaJoya McCoy goes missing under mysterious circumstances, leaving her family and friends worried.
  • A Crime Scene Discovered. Detectives find bloodstains and evidence of a struggle in LaJoya's apartment.
  • Family's Heartbreak. LaJoya's loved ones gather for a vigil, grappling with the loss.
  • The Body Found. LaJoya's body is discovered in her car, leading to a frantic investigation.
  • Unraveling Relationships. Investigators explore LaJoya's past relationships, including her ex, Jose.
  • The Missing Phone. LaJoya's cell phone was never found, raising questions about her disappearance.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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