The Devil and Bobbi Parker
- Mar 31, 2021
- 41:51
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, convicted murderer Randolph Dial escapes from prison on a hot summer day in 1994, taking the deputy warden’s wife with him. But was she a kidnapped hostage or a willing accomplice? Edie Magnus reports. Originally aired on NBC on September 21, 2012.
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Brief Summary
Bobbi Parker was kidnapped by convict Randolph Dial, held for over a decade, and later charged with aiding his escape.
Key points
- The Devil and Bobby Parker. A gripping tale of kidnapping, survival, and the complexities of love and loyalty.
- A Mysterious Relationship. Exploring the blurred lines between captor and captive in Bobby Parker's story.
- A Decade of Silence. Bobby Parker's long absence raises questions about her true role in her captivity.
- The Reunion. After years apart, Bobby and Randy Parker's emotional reunion unfolds.
- Bobby's Defense. Bobby's attorney argued she was innocent and wrongfully accused, challenging the prosecution's evidence.
- Bobby's Love Letter. Bobby wrote a heartfelt letter to Dial after his heart attack, expressing deep feelings.
Episode highlights
- The Devil and Bobby ParkerA gripping tale of kidnapping, survival, and the complexities of love and loyalty.“Was she really a hostage at all?”0:40Mar 31, 2021
- A Mysterious RelationshipExploring the blurred lines between captor and captive in Bobby Parker's story.“Their relationship was not one of kidnapper and victim.”0:42Mar 31, 2021
- A Decade of SilenceBobby Parker's long absence raises questions about her true role in her captivity.“The one person who has never talked is Bobbi Parker herself.”4:06Mar 31, 2021
- The ReunionAfter years apart, Bobby and Randy Parker's emotional reunion unfolds.“It was very natural to see him, to talk to him, to hug him.”20:29Mar 31, 2021
- Bobby's DefenseBobby's attorney argued she was innocent and wrongfully accused, challenging the prosecution's evidence.“I took this case because Bobby Parker's an innocent woman.”31:20Mar 31, 2021
- Bobby's Love LetterBobby wrote a heartfelt letter to Dial after his heart attack, expressing deep feelings.“God placed me in your path for a reason.”36:57Mar 31, 2021
- Trial and VerdictAfter a lengthy trial, Bobby Parker was found guilty of aiding Randolph Dial's escape.“Yes. Yes. I think everybody in the courtroom was shocked.”38:18Mar 31, 2021
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