The Mystery at Lost Dog Road
- Feb 15, 2022
- 39:50
- Full Episode
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<p>When a well-liked young man loses his wife and son on a family outing, an entire town mourns. But there is someone who suspects the tragedy was no accident. Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on October 30, 2009.</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
Bob Duke's family tragedy leads to murder suspicions, betrayal, and eventual conviction after a long investigation.
Key points
- The Tragic Fall. Bob Duke's wife and child fall off a cliff, leading to a tragic investigation.
- A Dark Proposal. Bob Duke makes a shocking request to Roger, asking him to kill his family.
- The Burden of Silence. Roger grapples with the moral weight of knowing Bob's secret after the tragedy.
- The Shocking Plot. A shocking conspiracy unfolds as Roger is drawn into a murder plot against Bob's parents.
- Roger's Dilemma. Caught between loyalty and morality, Roger must decide whether to cooperate with the police.
- The FBI Gets Involved. The FBI taps Roger's phone to gather evidence against Bob's conspiracy.
Episode highlights
- The Tragic FallBob Duke's wife and child fall off a cliff, leading to a tragic investigation.“Bob's wife and child have fallen off a cliff and died.”6:08Feb 15, 2022
- A Dark ProposalBob Duke makes a shocking request to Roger, asking him to kill his family.“Would you like to kill my wife and kid for money?”16:03Feb 15, 2022
- The Burden of SilenceRoger grapples with the moral weight of knowing Bob's secret after the tragedy.“I was a pallbearer for his son, knowing that he had killed him.”18:10Feb 15, 2022
- The Shocking PlotA shocking conspiracy unfolds as Roger is drawn into a murder plot against Bob's parents.“This new plot to kill Bob's parents.”22:38Feb 15, 2022
- Roger's DilemmaCaught between loyalty and morality, Roger must decide whether to cooperate with the police.“He would have to catch his old friend in the act of plotting to kill.”22:53Feb 15, 2022
- The FBI Gets InvolvedThe FBI taps Roger's phone to gather evidence against Bob's conspiracy.“The FBI was called in.”22:58Feb 15, 2022
- The ArrestBob Duke is arrested for conspiracy to commit murder, marking a turning point in the case.“Bob Duke was charged with conspiracy to commit the murder of his parents.”29:14Feb 15, 2022
- A Life SentenceRoger's actions lead to Bob Duke receiving a life sentence for the murders of his family.“Thanks to Roger's courage, Bob Duke is serving life in prison for the murders of his wife and son.”39:20Feb 15, 2022
Tension
85/ 100High tension
