The Inside Man
- Aug 26, 2020
- 41:29
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, Jimmy Keene, a popular, superstar high school athlete, seemed to have it all growing up in the river city of Kankakee, Illinois. But then, he began selling drugs and moved to Chicago, where his business boomed but a danger lurked 150 miles south that would change his life forever. Lester Holt reports. Originally aired on NBC on September 14, 2012.</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
Jimmy Keene risks his life as an undercover informant to catch a suspected serial killer while serving time in prison.
Key points
- The Inside Man. Two enemies who didn't trust each other faced off across a table.
- A Dangerous Mission. Jimmy Keene is offered a chance at freedom by going undercover in a dangerous prison.
- The Haunting Discovery. Jessie Roach's body is discovered, leading to a federal investigation.
- Confession and Doubt. Larry Hall confesses to Jesse's murder but later denies it, raising questions.
- The Offer of Freedom. Beaumont proposes a risky plan to Jimmy Keene to find Tricia Reitler's body.
- Jimmy's Daring Move. In a bold act to gain trust, Jimmy confronts a fellow inmate in a TV room brawl.
Episode highlights
- The Inside ManTwo enemies who didn't trust each other faced off across a table.“If anybody could pull it off, he'd probably be the one to be able to pull it off.”0:41Aug 26, 2020
- A Dangerous MissionJimmy Keene is offered a chance at freedom by going undercover in a dangerous prison.“In return, Keene would have to agree to risk everything.”6:31Aug 26, 2020
- The Haunting DiscoveryJessie Roach's body is discovered, leading to a federal investigation.“Her body, beaten and sexually violated, was discovered in a cornfield.”9:46Aug 26, 2020
- Confession and DoubtLarry Hall confesses to Jesse's murder but later denies it, raising questions.“He denied confessing to any killing, including Jesse's and Trisha's.”13:26Aug 26, 2020
- The Offer of FreedomBeaumont proposes a risky plan to Jimmy Keene to find Tricia Reitler's body.“Jimmy realized that he had a one-time only opportunity to fix the mess he'd made.”20:47Aug 26, 2020
- Jimmy's Daring MoveIn a bold act to gain trust, Jimmy confronts a fellow inmate in a TV room brawl.“You turn that channel again, I'll rip your damn head off.”26:20Aug 26, 2020
- The Map of HorrorsJimmy discovers a map that could lead to the burial sites of victims.“That map had little red dots all over it of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.”31:57Aug 26, 2020
- A Missed OpportunityAfter a heated confrontation, Jimmy's chance to escape prison slips away.“They lost you. Yeah, they disappeared.”35:31Aug 26, 2020
Tension
75/ 100High tension
