Without a Trace
- Aug 25, 2020
- 41:59
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, an entire community pulls together in the search for 29 year-old Carrie Olson after she is reported missing when doesn’t show up for work. Detectives suspect foul play and soon focus their investigation on two men in her life. Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on October 23, 2015.</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
Carrie Olson's disappearance leads to a murder investigation and trial of Tim McVeigh, revealing troubling relationships and community efforts to find her.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Carrie Olson. Carrie Olson's sudden disappearance leaves her community in shock and searching for answers.
- Community Response. The Quad Cities unite in a desperate search for Carrie, sharing her story widely.
- Conflicting Stories. Carrie's boyfriend and ex-boyfriend provide conflicting accounts of her last known whereabouts.
- A Sinister Karaoke Performance. Tim McVeigh's karaoke performance raises eyebrows with its chilling lyrics.
- The Investigation Hits a Wall. With no physical evidence, the investigation into Carrie's disappearance faces significant challenges.
- A Body is Found. A body matching Carrie's description is discovered in Hastings, Minnesota, raising alarms.
Episode highlights
- Community ResponseThe Quad Cities unite in a desperate search for Carrie, sharing her story widely.“Carrie's story united the Quad Cities in a remarkable way.”8:23Aug 25, 2020
- Conflicting StoriesCarrie's boyfriend and ex-boyfriend provide conflicting accounts of her last known whereabouts.“One of these two individuals is not telling the truth.”19:24Aug 25, 2020
- A Sinister Karaoke PerformanceTim McVeigh's karaoke performance raises eyebrows with its chilling lyrics.“He says, I used to love her, but I had to kill her.”23:04Aug 25, 2020
- The Investigation Hits a WallWith no physical evidence, the investigation into Carrie's disappearance faces significant challenges.“The investigation had hit a wall.”23:39Aug 25, 2020
- A Body is FoundA body matching Carrie's description is discovered in Hastings, Minnesota, raising alarms.“A body had been found in Minnesota that was similar to Carrie's description.”24:32Aug 25, 2020
- The Autopsy ResultsThe autopsy reveals homicide by unspecified means, leaving detectives searching for answers.“The doctor that did the autopsy called it homicide by unspecified means.”26:36Aug 25, 2020
- Trial BeginsTim McVeigh's murder trial begins, with no jury and a challenging case for the prosecution.“Tim McVeigh's murder trial started in June of 2015.”32:36Aug 25, 2020
- Verdict DeliveredAfter a lengthy trial, the judge finds McVeigh guilty of murder and concealment.“Timothy McVeigh, I'm finding you guilty of count one murder, count two concealment of a homicidal death.”40:15Aug 25, 2020
Tension
80/ 100High tension
