What happened to Niqui McCown? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5

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  • Aug 24, 2026
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Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 5. In “No Ordinary Sunday,” Josh Mankiewicz reports on the disappearance of 28-year-old Marilyn “Niqui” McCown, who vanished in Richmond, Indiana, on July 22, 2001, just weeks before her wedding. Listen to the full episode in the 'Dateline: Missing in America' feed - something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities find Niqui.

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Brief Summary

Marilyn McCown vanished before her wedding in 2001, leaving loved ones searching for answers.

Key points

  • A Season of Love. Marilyn McCown, known as Nikki, was excited for her wedding in July 2001.
  • The Vanishing. Nikki never made it to her wedding day; she vanished on July 22, 2001.
  • A Vow to Search. The people who love Nikki have vowed to never stop searching for her.

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