The Santa Strangler
- Feb 15, 2023
- 20:47
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, two women believe they have information on a decades-old cold case that has been virtually forgotten. And when the Los Angeles Police Department opens a new cold case unit, the stories the women tell would give detectives a chance to catch a serial killer. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 20. 2008.</p><p>Additional footage: San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce </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
Detective Bengston solves a 30-year-old cold case linked to serial killer Adolf Lautenberg through DNA evidence and confessions.
Key points
- The Tunnel of Cold Cases. Deep in the LAPD archives lies a room filled with unsolved homicides, waiting for a detective's touch.
- A Chilling Confession. Jeannie Loudonburg hears a shocking confession from Adolf Lautenberg about his past crimes.
- DNA Breakthrough. Detective Bankston receives a call confirming a DNA match to the suspect, Adolf Lautenberg.
- Justice Served. After decades, Adolf Lautenberg is finally charged and convicted for the murder of Lois Petrie.
Episode highlights
- The Tunnel of Cold CasesDeep in the LAPD archives lies a room filled with unsolved homicides, waiting for a detective's touch.“We're the last chance homicide detectives.”0:25Feb 15, 2023
- A Chilling ConfessionJeannie Loudonburg hears a shocking confession from Adolf Lautenberg about his past crimes.“He said that he had murdered four women.”3:29Feb 15, 2023
- DNA BreakthroughDetective Bankston receives a call confirming a DNA match to the suspect, Adolf Lautenberg.“We were able to get a DNA profile off those slides.”13:26Feb 15, 2023
- Justice ServedAfter decades, Adolf Lautenberg is finally charged and convicted for the murder of Lois Petrie.“Its verdict? Guilty.”20:08Feb 15, 2023
Tension
85/ 100High tension
