When the Smoke Clears
- Nov 24, 2021
- 42:03
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, a young woman is killed in her home. Detectives thought they knew who had killed her, but they had to prove it. And with help from the victim herself, they would. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC October 23, 2009.</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
Christy Fleming's murder case was solved 14 years later through DNA evidence linking her killer, Arturo Gutierrez, to the crime scene.
Key points
- The Cigarette Clue. A cigarette butt found at the crime scene becomes a key piece of evidence.
- The Mysterious Murder of Christy Fleming. A young woman is found dead in her home, leading to a complex investigation.
- The Return of a Lost Love. Christy's high school sweetheart re-enters her life just before her murder.
- The Cigarette Clue. Cigarette butts found at the crime scene lead to a breakthrough in the case.
- The Undercover Operation. Female detectives use charm and strategy to get a confession from the suspect.
- Justice Served. After 14 years, Arturo Gutierrez is found guilty of first-degree murder.
Episode highlights
- The Cigarette ClueA cigarette butt found at the crime scene becomes a key piece of evidence.“Was it left behind by her killer?”0:30Nov 24, 2021
- The Mysterious Murder of Christy FlemingA young woman is found dead in her home, leading to a complex investigation.“A killer caught by the woman he killed.”0:45Nov 24, 2021
- The Return of a Lost LoveChristy's high school sweetheart re-enters her life just before her murder.“A suspect emerges when the smoke clears.”14:05Nov 24, 2021
- The Cigarette ClueCigarette butts found at the crime scene lead to a breakthrough in the case.“Eureka! There was no question that the cigarettes were being smoked at or near the time that she was killed.”25:40Nov 24, 2021
- The Undercover OperationFemale detectives use charm and strategy to get a confession from the suspect.“We decided we were going to be ditzy blonde Cagney and Lacey kind of investigators.”31:46Nov 24, 2021
- Justice ServedAfter 14 years, Arturo Gutierrez is found guilty of first-degree murder.“Anytime you convict a murderer, that's a good thing.”40:36Nov 24, 2021
Tension
85/ 100High tension
