The Girl in the Blue Mustang - Ep. 4: One Buzz. Then Another.
- Feb 16, 2026
- 35:34
- Full Episode
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After three trials, a verdict. But a Dateline viewer could change everything… This episode was originally published on March 28, 2023.
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Brief Summary
Raymond Jennings was retried for Michelle O'Keefe's murder, resulting in a guilty verdict for second-degree murder after a decade-long pursuit of justice.
Key points
- A Third Trial. Raymond Jennings faces a third trial for the murder of Michelle O'Keefe after two deadlocked juries.
- A Long Wait for Justice. The O'Keeffe family keeps vigil as the jury deliberates for weeks, hoping for justice.
- The Verdict. After 24 days of deliberation, the jury delivers a shocking verdict in the case.
- A Father's Conviction. Clint believes Ray Jennings is innocent despite the evidence against him.
- The High Stakes Decision. Ray Jennings faces a tough choice between two legal paths.
- A Life-Changing Phone Call. Ray Jennings feels a surge of hope after speaking with Jeff Ehrlich.
Episode highlights
- A Third TrialRaymond Jennings faces a third trial for the murder of Michelle O'Keefe after two deadlocked juries.“Should Jennings go on trial yet again?”1:00Feb 16, 2026
- A Long Wait for JusticeThe O'Keeffe family keeps vigil as the jury deliberates for weeks, hoping for justice.“We're always thinking about it. We live it. We breathe it.”9:04Feb 16, 2026
- The VerdictAfter 24 days of deliberation, the jury delivers a shocking verdict in the case.“We the jury find the defendant, Raymond Jennings, guilty of the crime of secondary murder.”12:37Feb 16, 2026
- A Father's ConvictionClint believes Ray Jennings is innocent despite the evidence against him.“Clint was a bit bleary-eyed, but convinced Ray Jennings didn't kill that girl.”26:13Feb 16, 2026
- The High Stakes DecisionRay Jennings faces a tough choice between two legal paths.“The decision was very difficult because the Innocence Project, in essence, was a lifeline.”31:12Feb 16, 2026
- A Life-Changing Phone CallRay Jennings feels a surge of hope after speaking with Jeff Ehrlich.“You have a man now that's willing to go to bat for you.”32:02Feb 16, 2026
- The Reality of PrisonThe stark conditions of prison hit home during a meeting with Ray Jennings.“It really brought home for me what the reality of his day-to-day existence was.”33:47Feb 16, 2026
Tension
75/ 100High tension
