Under the Desert Sky
- Jun 5, 2019
- 1:22:55
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, the murder of a Nevada teenager shakes the community to its core when the two most unlikely people make a shocking confession. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on January 4, 2013.</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
Michaela Costanzo's murder reveals a tragic tale of jealousy and betrayal involving childhood friends Cody Patton and Tony Fratto.
Key points
- Mickey Costanzo Goes Missing. Sixteen-year-old Mickey Costanzo disappears after track practice, leaving her family frantic.
- A Body is Discovered. Search teams uncover a shallow grave in the desert, leading to devastating news.
- The Investigation Intensifies. Police uncover troubling clues about Mickey's last moments, including a zip tie.
- Cody's Confession. Cody confesses to the murder, but the details don't add up.
- Tony's Shocking Admission. Tony Fratto admits to participating in the murder, changing everything.
- A Mother's Grief. Mickey's mother confronts the reality of her daughter's murder.
Episode highlights
- A Body is DiscoveredSearch teams uncover a shallow grave in the desert, leading to devastating news.“We have found a body.”16:09Jun 5, 2019
- The Investigation IntensifiesPolice uncover troubling clues about Mickey's last moments, including a zip tie.“Somebody kidnapped Mickey Costanzo and then murdered her with almost unimaginable brutality.”20:04Jun 5, 2019
- Cody's ConfessionCody confesses to the murder, but the details don't add up.“I didn't know what to do.”27:26Jun 5, 2019
- Tony's Shocking AdmissionTony Fratto admits to participating in the murder, changing everything.“Cody wasn't the only killer.”40:05Jun 5, 2019
- A Mother's GriefMickey's mother confronts the reality of her daughter's murder.“I had to know exactly what happened to my daughter.”46:32Jun 5, 2019
- Tony's ConfessionTony Fratto reveals a new version of events, shifting blame to Cody.“In this new version of her story, Cody was the killer.”58:08Jun 5, 2019
- The Diary RevelationTony's diary reveals her insecurities and possible motives for the murder.“In here, she wrote of her own terror, that her relationship with Cody wouldn't work out.”1:00:29Jun 5, 2019
- Cody's Plea for MercyAt his sentencing, Cody begs for forgiveness and pleads for mercy.“I'm sorry for the unimaginable pain this has caused you.”1:04:13Jun 5, 2019
Tension
85/ 100High tension
