The House on Sidney's Cove
- May 30, 2023
- 41:08
- Full Episode
<p>In this Dateline classic, a wife and mother of three disappears without a trace. Could her home’s security cameras hold the key to solving the mystery? Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on May 8, 2016.</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
Nikki Lyle's disappearance leads to a murder investigation, revealing family secrets and ultimately convicting her husband Matt Lyle of her murder.
Key points
- The Shocking Discovery. Searchers find a body beneath a pile of leaves, leading to a chilling realization.
- The Disappearance of Nikki Lyle. Nikki Lyle, a devoted mother, mysteriously disappears, prompting a massive search effort.
- Unraveling the Mystery. Investigators uncover troubling details about Nikki's life and her husband's claims.
- The Evidence from the Cameras. A high-tech security system holds potential clues about Nikki's last moments.
- The Investigation Resumes. Cold case detective John Richter reopens the investigation into Nikki's death, seeking new evidence.
- The Arrest. Matt Liley is arrested in Georgia after returning for a court proceeding.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Nikki LyleNikki Lyle, a devoted mother, mysteriously disappears, prompting a massive search effort.“We need Nikki to come home.”0:31May 30, 2023
- Unraveling the MysteryInvestigators uncover troubling details about Nikki's life and her husband's claims.“This wasn't the first time Nikki Lyle had walked out.”13:19May 30, 2023
- The Evidence from the CamerasA high-tech security system holds potential clues about Nikki's last moments.“What happened after midnight in that house?”22:11May 30, 2023
- The Investigation ResumesCold case detective John Richter reopens the investigation into Nikki's death, seeking new evidence.“I think at minimum we need to redo it just to see if technology had advanced.”23:30May 30, 2023
- The ArrestMatt Liley is arrested in Georgia after returning for a court proceeding.“They were taking him down that day.”26:50May 30, 2023
- The VerdictAfter a brief deliberation, the jury finds Matt Liley guilty of murder.“We the jury find the defendant guilty of malice murder.”40:02May 30, 2023






