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

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  • Aug 24, 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 “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.</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?itscg=30200&itsct=podcast_box&ls=1&mttnsubad=1634842284&at=1000l39Vd" 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

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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