The Match
- Jul 3, 2019
- 1:23:48
- Full Episode
<p>In this Dateline classic, a high school girl, who was nearly beaten to death in her own home, goes under hypnosis in an attempt to identify her attacker. Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on September 7, 2018.</p><p>Andrea Canning sits down with Brittani Marcell and her mother to catch up on Brittani’s journey to recovery and her hopes for the future. After the Verdict available now only by subscription to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts. LINK: <a href="https://apple.co/3WpVyMu">https://apple.co/3WpVyMu</a></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
Brittany Marcel survived a brutal attack, leading to a lengthy investigation that identified Justin Hansen as her assailant, resulting in an 18-year sentence.
Key points
- Brittany's Struggle. Brittany shares her emotional journey and the impact of her injuries on her life.
- The Search for Answers. Detective Gonterman takes over the case, bringing renewed hope to Brittany's family.
- Hypnosis Session. Brittany undergoes hypnosis in hopes of recovering memories of her attacker.
- Brittany's New Memory. Eight years after her attack, Brittany suddenly remembers a name: Justin Hansen.
- DNA Match Identified. After years of investigation, Justin Hansen is identified as the attacker through DNA.
- Evidence Destroyed. Crucial evidence in Brittany's case has been destroyed due to a clerical error.
Episode highlights
- Brittany's StruggleBrittany shares her emotional journey and the impact of her injuries on her life.“I want my smile. That's what I want, my smile.”23:35Jul 3, 2019
- The Search for AnswersDetective Gonterman takes over the case, bringing renewed hope to Brittany's family.“She's like, I will not retire until this case is solved.”38:13Jul 3, 2019
- Hypnosis SessionBrittany undergoes hypnosis in hopes of recovering memories of her attacker.“Who is he? Who is he?”46:42Jul 3, 2019
- Brittany's New MemoryEight years after her attack, Brittany suddenly remembers a name: Justin Hansen.“Every day?”53:38Jul 3, 2019
- DNA Match IdentifiedAfter years of investigation, Justin Hansen is identified as the attacker through DNA.“It was a complete match.”1:06:11Jul 3, 2019
- Evidence DestroyedCrucial evidence in Brittany's case has been destroyed due to a clerical error.“Where was it? It had been destroyed.”1:10:26Jul 3, 2019
- The Missing EvidenceThe most important piece of evidence was found in the freezer, saving the case.“Thank God it was in the freezer.”1:11:25Jul 3, 2019
- A Plea Deal AcceptedJustin Hansen accepted a plea deal of no contest to attempted murder, ending the case.“And just like that, it all came to an end.”1:17:19Jul 3, 2019
