Forensic Files

The Night Before Halloween

Dateline NBC

  • Oct 27, 2021
  • 41:45
  • Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, a detective and a deputy district attorney work to solve the 1984 murder of Robin Hoynes at a fast food restaurant that left few clues, except for a strange and unexplainable piece of foam left at the crime scene. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 15, 2011.</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

The episode details the murder of Robin Hoynes and the eventual conviction of William Marshall after decades of investigation and family grief.

Key points

  • The Last Shift. Robin's late shift at KFC becomes her last as she is found murdered.
  • A Frantic Discovery. Cheryl discovers Robin's body at KFC, leading to a frantic 911 call.
  • The Mysterious Foam. A puzzling piece of foam found at the crime scene becomes a key clue.
  • A Break in the Case. A fresh pair of eyes uncovers new evidence after nearly two decades.
  • The Case Goes Cold. Years pass with no resolution as the investigation stalls.
  • The Foam Connection. Detectives discover the foam from the crime scene doesn't match Marshall's boots, complicating the case.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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