What happened to Bianca Carrasco? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5

Dateline NBC

  • Aug 31, 2026
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<p>Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 5. In “Breaking Point,” Josh Mankiewicz examines the disappearance of Bianca Carrasco, a 29-year-old oncology nurse and mother of three, who vanished from her home in San Antonio, Texas on May 1, 2016. Listen to the full episode in the 'Dateline: Missing in America' feed - something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities find Bianca.</p> <p>Follow now to get each episode completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dateline-missing-in-america/id1634842284" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2dI7xHWuZj2tMBQSrUrV0J" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer">DatelinePremium.com</a>. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to episodes. <a href="http://swap.fm/l/miafdlw" rel="noopener noreferrer">swap.fm/l/miafdlw</a></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

Nurse Bianca Carrasco went missing in 2016; her sister seeks answers.

Key points

  • Dateline Missing in America. A preview of the podcast's fifth season featuring six unsolved mysteries.
  • The Heart of Healthcare. Nurses are described as the beating heart of the American healthcare system.
  • Bianca Carrasco's Dedication. Bianca worked tirelessly in oncology, showing deep commitment to her patients.
  • A Mysterious Absence. Bianca Carrasco missed a shift, raising alarms about her well-being.

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