The Girl in the Little Blue Dress
- Oct 19, 2022
- 38:46
- Full Episode
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When a 3-year-old named Michelle Pulsifer disappeared, her father couldn't even get police to search for her -- but he never gave up looking. John Larson reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on July 19, 2009.
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Brief Summary
The episode covers the mysterious disappearance of Michelle Pulsifer and the legal battles surrounding her parents' involvement.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Michelle Pulsifer. Michelle Pulsifer, born in 1966, mysteriously vanished from her home in 1969.
- A Father's Search. Dick Pulsifer's relentless quest to find his daughter spans decades of heartache.
- The Arrest. In 2004, Donna Prentiss and Mike Kent were arrested for Michelle's murder.
- The Defense's Strategy. Donna's attorney shifted focus onto Mike Kent, painting him as the real threat.
- The Jury's Deliberation. Jurors took eight days to dissect the evidence, struggling with Donna's past actions.
- A Surprising Verdict. In a shocking turn, the jury deadlocked but ultimately acquitted Donna of murder.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Michelle PulsiferMichelle Pulsifer, born in 1966, mysteriously vanished from her home in 1969.“But soon, little Michelle would disappear.”0:48Oct 19, 2022
- A Father's SearchDick Pulsifer's relentless quest to find his daughter spans decades of heartache.“Not one day went by without him thinking about where his children might be.”8:42Oct 19, 2022
- The ArrestIn 2004, Donna Prentiss and Mike Kent were arrested for Michelle's murder.“By August of 2004, the Orange County District Attorney announced Mike Kent and Donna Prentiss had been arrested for murder.”19:11Oct 19, 2022
- The Defense's StrategyDonna's attorney shifted focus onto Mike Kent, painting him as the real threat.“It's very simple and straightforward. A loving, caring, nurturing mother...”34:45Oct 19, 2022
- The Jury's DeliberationJurors took eight days to dissect the evidence, struggling with Donna's past actions.“We dissected every piece of everything that was given to us to the nth degree.”36:00Oct 19, 2022
- A Surprising VerdictIn a shocking turn, the jury deadlocked but ultimately acquitted Donna of murder.“They tried to find justice for Michelle...”36:58Oct 19, 2022
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