The Night Brianna Vanished
- Nov 17, 2021
- 41:32
- Full Episode
In this Dateline classic, Police and FBI in Reno, Nevada search for a brazen criminal following the disappearance of college student Brianna Denison. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on October 29, 2010.
Josh Mankiewicz sits down with Brianna’s mother, Bridgette Denison, to find out how she’s doing these days, and to talk about how she channeled her pain into positive change.
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Brief Summary
Brianna Denison vanished in 2008; her murder led to the arrest of James Bila through DNA evidence.
Key points
- The Vanishing of Brianna Denison. Brianna Denison, a 19-year-old, mysteriously disappears from her friend's home in Reno.
- A Mother's Plea. Bridget Denison makes a heartfelt appeal for her daughter's safe return on Valentine's Day.
- Grim Discovery. A man discovers what he believes to be a body in a field, leading to a tragic revelation.
- Justice Served. James Bela is found guilty of all charges, including murder, and sentenced to death.
- Bridget's Advocacy. Bridget establishes the Bring Bree Justice Foundation to advocate for DNA law reform.
Episode highlights
- The Vanishing of Brianna DenisonBrianna Denison, a 19-year-old, mysteriously disappears from her friend's home in Reno.“Where was Brianna?”0:33Nov 17, 2021
- A Mother's PleaBridget Denison makes a heartfelt appeal for her daughter's safe return on Valentine's Day.“I just want to say to my daughter, Brianna, that I love you and I miss you.”21:15Nov 17, 2021
- Grim DiscoveryA man discovers what he believes to be a body in a field, leading to a tragic revelation.“This is not what we wanted to be. This was not the outcome.”22:20Nov 17, 2021
- Justice ServedJames Bela is found guilty of all charges, including murder, and sentenced to death.“Guilty on all counts.”40:02Nov 17, 2021
- Bridget's AdvocacyBridget establishes the Bring Bree Justice Foundation to advocate for DNA law reform.“It's not like it brings Breonna back to me.”40:59Nov 17, 2021
