The Family Secret
- Dec 1, 2021
- 41:47
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, a traumatic secret tears a family apart after 27 years. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 2, 2010.
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Brief Summary
A daughter reveals her mother's chilling secret about her father's murder after decades of silence.
Key points
- The Family Secret Unveiled. A chilling family secret unfolds as daughters grapple with their father's disappearance.
- The Moment of Horror. A shocking revelation of a mother's intentions leaves a young girl terrified.
- Kimberly's Burden. Kimberly reveals the emotional turmoil of living with her mother's dark secret.
- The Family Secret. Kim reveals the dark secret she kept from her step-siblings about their father's murder.
- Undercover Betrayal. Kim is tasked with recording a conversation with her mother, leading to a betrayal.
- The Discovery. Police dig up the backyard, uncovering remnants of Lloyd's remains after decades.
Episode highlights
- The Family Secret UnveiledA chilling family secret unfolds as daughters grapple with their father's disappearance.“What would that secret do?”0:34Dec 1, 2021
- The Moment of HorrorA shocking revelation of a mother's intentions leaves a young girl terrified.“How would you like it if Lloyd was gone?”13:27Dec 1, 2021
- Kimberly's BurdenKimberly reveals the emotional turmoil of living with her mother's dark secret.“I was horrified.”19:56Dec 1, 2021
- The Family SecretKim reveals the dark secret she kept from her step-siblings about their father's murder.“Kimberly was the keeper of an awful family secret.”26:07Dec 1, 2021
- Undercover BetrayalKim is tasked with recording a conversation with her mother, leading to a betrayal.“More than a request really, she have to go undercover and record an incriminating phone call with her mother.”28:21Dec 1, 2021
- The DiscoveryPolice dig up the backyard, uncovering remnants of Lloyd's remains after decades.“For three days, the police dug up the past in the backyard on Clark Street.”31:36Dec 1, 2021
- Judy's ArrestJudy Goff is arrested while walking her dogs, marking a significant turn in the case.“On September 28, 2007, Judy Goff, now a 61-year-old grandmother, took her dogs for a walk.”35:23Dec 1, 2021
- The Sentencing HearingLloyd's children attend Judy's sentencing, feeling justice was not served.“Does this feel like justice? No.”39:54Dec 1, 2021
Tension
85/ 100High tension
