Troubled Waters
- Jul 1, 2020
- 42:09
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, a romantic getaway on a boat turns tragic when a young wife & mother is lost at sea. The case goes cold for years — until a model with a checkered past goes undercover. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on November 20, 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 Peggy Beckler's disappearance, Eric Beckler's suspicious behavior, and the trial that followed, revealing shocking confessions and outcomes.
Key points
- A Mysterious Disappearance. Peggy Beckler goes missing during a boating accident, leaving her husband Eric frantic.
- Secrets Emerge. As the search for Peggy continues, doubts about the circumstances of her disappearance arise.
- A New Relationship. Just three months after Peggy's disappearance, Eric meets Tina, sparking new suspicions.
- A Haunting Conversation. Eric's best friend reveals a chilling conversation about killing Peggy before her disappearance.
- Detectives' Doubts. Detectives struggle to find evidence of foul play in Peggy's disappearance despite growing suspicions.
- Tina's Discovery. Tina accidentally records a news report about Peggy's disappearance, revealing Eric's lies.
Episode highlights
- A Mysterious DisappearancePeggy Beckler goes missing during a boating accident, leaving her husband Eric frantic.“His wife was Peggy. But she was nowhere to be found.”2:55Jul 1, 2020
- Secrets EmergeAs the search for Peggy continues, doubts about the circumstances of her disappearance arise.“But soon, secrets emerged that would make some people wonder, what really happened to Peggy Beckler?”7:38Jul 1, 2020
- A New RelationshipJust three months after Peggy's disappearance, Eric meets Tina, sparking new suspicions.“It was three months to the day since Peggy had disappeared.”18:35Jul 1, 2020
- A Haunting ConversationEric's best friend reveals a chilling conversation about killing Peggy before her disappearance.“Eric asked me about what he thought, what I thought of the idea of him killing his wife.”22:06Jul 1, 2020
- Detectives' DoubtsDetectives struggle to find evidence of foul play in Peggy's disappearance despite growing suspicions.“Not enough evidence to arrest Eric for murder or even prove that a murder occurred.”24:02Jul 1, 2020
- Tina's DiscoveryTina accidentally records a news report about Peggy's disappearance, revealing Eric's lies.“Oh my gosh, what is this?”25:38Jul 1, 2020
- Eric's ConfessionEric admits to Tina that he hit Peggy over the head with a weight.“I hit her so hard she didn't feel a thing.”29:21Jul 1, 2020
- The VerdictEric Beckler is found guilty of first-degree murder, but not for financial gain.“Guilty of first-degree murder.”39:55Jul 1, 2020
Tension
85/ 100High tension
