The Night of the Audition
- Sep 16, 2025
- 41:05
- Full Episode
<p>Days after the biggest audition of her acting career, Shannon Madill Burgess fails to show up for a family gathering. Unsettling details emerge during the investigation into her disappearance. Keith Morrison reports.</p><p>Blayne Alexander and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3VpTYLg">https://apple.co/3VpTYLg</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0psYiZ7GTvW2HpIsjdL3it">https://open.spotify.com/episode/0psYiZ7GTvW2HpIsjdL3it</a></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
Shannon Medill, an aspiring actress, was murdered by her husband Josh Burgess after a heated argument following her audition.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Shannon Medill. Shannon Medill, an aspiring actress, goes missing after an audition, sending her family into turmoil.
- The Mysterious Card Use. A credit card belonging to Josh was used in New York City, raising questions about Shannon's whereabouts.
- The Art Project Confusion. A bizarre tree carving linked to Shannon's disappearance turns out to be an art project by students.
- The Open Relationship. Shannon confided in her family about her open marriage with Josh, complicating the investigation.
- The Emotional Toll. The family struggles with the emotional weight of Shannon's disappearance during the holidays.
- Josh's Confession. In a tense standoff, Josh admits to killing Shannon, shocking the detective.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Shannon MedillShannon Medill, an aspiring actress, goes missing after an audition, sending her family into turmoil.“Every single possibility went through my head.”0:28Sep 16, 2025
- The Mysterious Card UseA credit card belonging to Josh was used in New York City, raising questions about Shannon's whereabouts.“At that point in time, anything, there were all kinds of possibilities.”8:55Sep 16, 2025
- The Art Project ConfusionA bizarre tree carving linked to Shannon's disappearance turns out to be an art project by students.“It was an art project.”14:16Sep 16, 2025
- The Open RelationshipShannon confided in her family about her open marriage with Josh, complicating the investigation.“Just months after they were married, Shannon had persuaded Josh to try an open marriage.”15:29Sep 16, 2025
- The Emotional TollThe family struggles with the emotional weight of Shannon's disappearance during the holidays.“The holidays were obviously the worst.”21:36Sep 16, 2025
- Josh's ConfessionIn a tense standoff, Josh admits to killing Shannon, shocking the detective.“I killed her.”33:16Sep 16, 2025
- Discovery of Shannon's BodyCadaver dogs find Shannon's body hidden outside, confirming the worst fears.38:43Sep 16, 2025
- Shannon's Mother's StrengthDespite her loss, Shannon's mother chooses to find peace and strength through boxing.“I choose not to be a victim.”40:40Sep 16, 2025
