Under the Prairie Sky
- Feb 19, 2020
- 1:25:53
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, a mother of three mysteriously disappears. The only clue is her abandoned vehicle on a lonely Montana highway. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on May 21, 2017.
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Brief Summary
Nicole Waller's disappearance leads to her boyfriend Cody Johnston's arrest for murder, revealing a complex love triangle and emotional turmoil for her family.
Key points
- Nicole Waller Goes Missing. Nicole Waller's disappearance sparks concern among family and friends, leading to a frantic search.
- A Mysterious Facebook Message. Carmen receives a Facebook message from Nicole, raising hopes but also questions about her whereabouts.
- The Mysterious Message. A Facebook message from Nicole raises hope but also skepticism among her friends.
- The Search for Answers. Investigators uncover a safe with documents linked to Nicole, raising new questions.
- The Love Triangle. Cody's relationship with Amber complicates the investigation into Nicole's disappearance.
- The Last Text. Nicole's final text was sent on Valentine's Day, just before she disappeared.
Episode highlights
- A Mysterious Facebook MessageCarmen receives a Facebook message from Nicole, raising hopes but also questions about her whereabouts.“I got a message from Nikki.”22:31Feb 19, 2020
- The Mysterious MessageA Facebook message from Nicole raises hope but also skepticism among her friends.“That message seemed far more comforting than the other facts of the case.”28:51Feb 19, 2020
- The Search for AnswersInvestigators uncover a safe with documents linked to Nicole, raising new questions.“What could that mean?”38:48Feb 19, 2020
- The Love TriangleCody's relationship with Amber complicates the investigation into Nicole's disappearance.“But with Nicole's vehicle 60 miles from Cody's house, investigators had nothing more solid than suspicion.”41:31Feb 19, 2020
- The Last TextNicole's final text was sent on Valentine's Day, just before she disappeared.“Turns out the last text Nicole sent was on that Valentine's Day.”48:08Feb 19, 2020
- A Shocking DiscoveryAgent Hilliard discovers a pickup truck with an amber light, leading to a potential suspect.“But now Overby and Hilliard had a hot lead.”49:06Feb 19, 2020
- A Devastating RevelationAuthorities inform Nicole's family they believe she was murdered, likely by Cody.“They believed Nicole had been killed by Cody, her body placed in a barrel and hidden somewhere.”55:38Feb 19, 2020
- Trial Without a BodyCody Johnston's trial begins, raising questions about prosecuting a case without a body.“We don't have any of these traditional things that people expect.”1:00:34Feb 19, 2020
Tension
85/ 100High tension
