The Promise Kept
- May 14, 2020
- 1:22:22
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, Cathy Torrez was a beautiful, smart and responsible 20-year-old student. So why didn't she come home after work like she was supposed to? Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 24, 2015.
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Brief Summary
Kathy Torres was murdered in 1994; Sam and Javier Lopez were arrested years later for her murder after a lengthy investigation.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Kathy Torres. Kathy Torres, a vibrant young woman, goes missing after her shift at Savon.
- The Search Intensifies. As days pass without Kathy, the family takes matters into their own hands.
- Community Mourning. Kathy's funeral draws a large crowd, reflecting her impact on the community.
- A Tragic Discovery. Kathy's body is found, leading to devastating news for her family.
- Mary's Relentless Pursuit. Mary Bennett refuses to let Kathy's case go cold, seeking justice tirelessly.
- Kathy's Tragic Fate. Kathy was still alive when placed in the trunk, implicating Javier in her murder.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Kathy TorresKathy Torres, a vibrant young woman, goes missing after her shift at Savon.“Valentine's Day 1994 was two days away, but Mary Bennett's heart was already racing.”6:05May 14, 2020
- The Search IntensifiesAs days pass without Kathy, the family takes matters into their own hands.“The Torres family was not going to wait for police to catch up.”8:00May 14, 2020
- Community MourningKathy's funeral draws a large crowd, reflecting her impact on the community.“More than a thousand people attended Kathy's funeral.”18:21May 14, 2020
- A Tragic DiscoveryKathy's body is found, leading to devastating news for her family.“Kathy Torres had been murdered and stuffed into the trunk of her car.”19:53May 14, 2020
- Mary's Relentless PursuitMary Bennett refuses to let Kathy's case go cold, seeking justice tirelessly.“The squeaky wheel gets the oil.”27:33May 14, 2020
- Kathy's Tragic FateKathy was still alive when placed in the trunk, implicating Javier in her murder.“Meaning only one thing.”49:02May 14, 2020
- Unexpected EvidenceNew DNA evidence points to a surprising suspect in Kathy's murder.“Kathy was still alive when she was placed in the trunk of the car.”49:04May 14, 2020
- DNA Evidence SurfacesJavier's DNA was found on Kathy's body, complicating the case against Sam.“We found Javier's profile on her sock, on the back of her knee, and under her right armpit.”1:09:59May 14, 2020
Tension
85/ 100High tension
