The Detective's Daughter
- Jan 25, 2023
- 38:37
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, a sheriff detective's daughter -- who'd been kidnapped -- did what she'd been taught. She called 911. So did her husband. So did horrified witnesses. They all thought help would be on the way. They were wrong. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on July 26, 2009.</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
Denise Amber Lee was kidnapped and murdered, highlighting failures in the 911 response system and prompting advocacy for emergency protocol changes.
Key points
- Denise Amber Lee's Abduction. A young mother is abducted in broad daylight, screaming for her life.
- The 911 Call. Denise manages to call 911 from her abductor's phone, pleading for help.
- The Search for Denise. Authorities receive multiple 911 calls related to Denise's disappearance, each revealing more about her situation.
- The Search for Denise. For two days, volunteers searched for Denise, hoping she was still alive.
- A Shocking Discovery. A K-9 unit finds Denise's shallow grave just half a mile from where King was arrested.
- Missed Opportunities. Multiple 911 calls went unresponded, leading to questions about police competence.
Episode highlights
- Denise Amber Lee's AbductionA young mother is abducted in broad daylight, screaming for her life.“The young mother, abducted from her home, driven down busy roads, winding through residential neighborhoods in broad daylight, screaming for”0:15Jan 25, 2023
- The 911 CallDenise manages to call 911 from her abductor's phone, pleading for help.“Somehow she'd managed to sneak her abductor's cell phone away from him while he drove.”9:44Jan 25, 2023
- The Search for DeniseAuthorities receive multiple 911 calls related to Denise's disappearance, each revealing more about her situation.“Within 16 minutes from 614 to 630 p, police had received three 911 calls related to the case.”18:08Jan 25, 2023
- The Search for DeniseFor two days, volunteers searched for Denise, hoping she was still alive.“We're hoping she's alive.”23:31Jan 25, 2023
- A Shocking DiscoveryA K-9 unit finds Denise's shallow grave just half a mile from where King was arrested.“Denise had been shot in the head.”23:47Jan 25, 2023
- Missed OpportunitiesMultiple 911 calls went unresponded, leading to questions about police competence.“If someone would have responded to that call, the outcome could be different.”28:51Jan 25, 2023
- A Community in MourningDenise's funeral was the biggest the town had ever seen, drawing hundreds of officers.“She's my baby girl and I'm going to miss her.”32:41Jan 25, 2023
- Legacy of ChangeNate founded the Denise Amber Lee Foundation to improve 911 response training.“We just want to steal confidence back in the system.”37:27Jan 25, 2023
Tension
85/ 100High tension
