The Night Hannah Hill Disappeared
- Mar 24, 2021
- 41:53
- Full Episode
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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.
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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.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Hannah HillHomecoming queen Hannah Hill vanished at 18, leaving her family and friends in turmoil.“This doesn't happen to people like her.”0:21Mar 24, 2021
- The Search for JusticeMore than 13 years passed as Hannah's family fought for justice after her tragic death.“Would there ever be justice for Hannah Hill?”1:03Mar 24, 2021
- The Arrest of Denny RossDenny Ross, a friend of Hannah's boyfriend, became the prime suspect in her murder.“Breaking news at this hour, an arrest has been made in the murder of 18-year-old Hannah Hill.”15:56Mar 24, 2021
- Denny Ross Retrial BeginsAfter 13 years, Denny Ross is retried for the murder of Hannah Hill.23:17Mar 24, 2021
- Denny Found GuiltyDenny Ross is found guilty on all five counts related to Hannah's murder.38:16Mar 24, 2021
- Hannah's Memory HonoredFriends and family gather for a balloon release in Hannah's memory after the verdict.40:46Mar 24, 2021
Tension
75/ 100High tension
