Forensic Files

The Night Hannah Hill Disappeared

Dateline NBC

  • Mar 24, 2021
  • 41:53
  • Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, an 18-year-old woman disappears one night and her boyfriend confesses to being verbally abusive and once kicked her. But he seems to have a solid alibi and there is evidence that points to someone else. Police work is heavily criticized. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on February 1, 2013. </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 covers Hannah Hill's murder, the investigation, and the trials of Denny Ross and Brad Oborn over 13 years.

Key points

  • The Disappearance of Hannah Hill. Homecoming queen Hannah Hill vanished at 18, leaving her family and friends in turmoil.
  • The Search for Justice. More than 13 years passed as Hannah's family fought for justice after her tragic death.
  • The Arrest of Denny Ross. Denny Ross, a friend of Hannah's boyfriend, became the prime suspect in her murder.
  • Denny Ross Retrial Begins. After 13 years, Denny Ross is retried for the murder of Hannah Hill.
  • Denny Found Guilty. Denny Ross is found guilty on all five counts related to Hannah's murder.
  • Hannah's Memory Honored. Friends and family gather for a balloon release in Hannah's memory after the verdict.

Tension

75/ 100High tension

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