The Unusual Suspect
- Dec 26, 2019
- 40:57
- Full Episode
Synchronizing the audio with the ad breaks and transcriptThis takes a brief moment, please wait.
<p>In this Dateline classic, investigators question if there is a serial killer in a suburb of Maryland when two mothers and their teenage daughters are murdered. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on January 23, 2015.</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 details the investigation of two mother-daughter murder cases linked to home invasions in Maryland, leading to the arrest of Jason Scott.
Key points
- A Night of Terror. Lloyd Irvin recalls the harrowing moment when intruders invaded his home.
- The Lofton Murders. A mother and daughter are found murdered in their home, shocking the community.
- The DeWitt Tragedy. Another mother and daughter are brutally murdered, raising fears of a serial killer.
- The Investigation Deepens. Detectives suspect a connection between the Lofton and DeWitt murders.
- A Break in the Case. Detectives receive an unexpected tip that could lead to the killer.
- Jason's Shocking Confession. Jason admits to breaking into homes and robbing people at gunpoint, shocking the agents.
Episode highlights
- A Night of TerrorLloyd Irvin recalls the harrowing moment when intruders invaded his home.“I'm laying on the couch. I wake up and there's two gunmen over top of me.”1:15Dec 26, 2019
- The Lofton MurdersA mother and daughter are found murdered in their home, shocking the community.“Ma'am, I've been shot. My mother has been shot.”3:17Dec 26, 2019
- The DeWitt TragedyAnother mother and daughter are brutally murdered, raising fears of a serial killer.“Two bodies burned beyond recognition.”11:18Dec 26, 2019
- The Investigation DeepensDetectives suspect a connection between the Lofton and DeWitt murders.“You're talking about taking two women out of their house and transporting them.”17:09Dec 26, 2019
- A Break in the CaseDetectives receive an unexpected tip that could lead to the killer.“An unassuming neighbor comes forward with some unbelievable information.”20:19Dec 26, 2019
- Jason's Shocking ConfessionJason admits to breaking into homes and robbing people at gunpoint, shocking the agents.“Suddenly, Jason admits to breaking into all these houses.”23:12Dec 26, 2019
- The Aha MomentDetectives connect Jason's confession to unsolved murders, marking a breakthrough in the case.“This is the aha moment. This is our first break in the case.”25:05Dec 26, 2019
- The Spooky House DiscoveryInvestigators uncover a mansion linked to Jason's crimes, leading to crucial evidence.“The spooky house was a Georgian mansion up for sale.”32:55Dec 26, 2019
Tension
85/ 100High tension
