Forensic Files

Under a Full Moon

Dateline NBC

  • Sep 2, 2025
  • 40:33
  • Full Episode
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<p>A Las Vegas cocktail waitress is found murdered in her home, leading authorities to wonder if there is a predator at large. 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/46k2MbG">https://apple.co/46k2MbG</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7g0KGFL590nFZYFTg7KMoU">https://open.spotify.com/episode/7g0KGFL590nFZYFTg7KMoU</a></p><p> </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

Shawna Tiafay was murdered; her husband and a handyman were implicated in the crime.

Key points

  • Shawna Tiafay: A Life Cut Short. Shawna, a cocktail waitress, was found brutally murdered after her shift.
  • The Search for Answers. Detectives explore potential suspects, including Shawna's husband and a mysterious handyman.
  • The Tip That Changed Everything. A tipster reveals a connection to a homeless handyman, leading detectives to a new suspect.
  • A Chilling Discovery. George finds his wife, Shawna, dead in their home, leading to a frantic investigation.
  • Funeral and Mourning. Shauna's funeral was a standing room only event, highlighting her impact on loved ones.
  • The Verdict. George is found guilty of first-degree murder, receiving a life sentence without parole.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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