His Palm Print was on the Murder Weapon. No question it was his. Craig Melvin Voiceover but the mystery was just beginning because the dna was some other male. Craig Melvin Voiceover as the town chose sides and families fought for justice, more startling developments in a horrific murder. When youve got something that was this bad somebody has got to pay. Somebody has to pay. [theme music] hello, and welcome to dateline. Nona Dirksmeyer And Kevin jones were a couple with a bright future. She was a selfconfident 19yearold known for her beautiful voice. He was her devoted boyfriend with big ambitions. Then a brutal attack shattered their dreams. It was a crime that would shake a small Southern Town to its Core And Pit a family against the community they called home. Heres Keith Morrison with what happened to the Beauty Queen . Keith Morrison Voiceover look at her. Look at the young woman at the heart of our story. You can see how lovely she is, the young Beauty Queen. Can you see her vul
Those devices with tiny explosives . Also tonight, the federal reserve going big with its first Interest Rate cut in more than four years. What it means for your money. The race for the White House after both candidates courted the teamsters. The powerful union making a Surprise Move today, something it hasnt done in nearly 30 years. Harvey weinstein back in court for the first time since Emergency Heart Surgery. The new Sex Crime Charge he faces. Also back in court, sean diddy combs. Why a second judge denied bail in his Sex Trafficking Case as his lawyer slammed his Jail Conditions as horrific. The accident on a Childrens Field Trip to an Apple Orchard, the Wagon Ride overturning. Dozens injured. And their story was immortalized in a hit movie. Today the special honor on Capitol Hill for the hidden figures who helped America Land on the moon. We have a liftoff 32 minutes past the hour. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt. Good evening, and welcome. For a second day in
Through southern california. Dozens of homes, even a Ski Resort destroyed as the flames forced thousands to evacuate. And francines fury, the storm swamping the gulf coast, flooding roads, forcing rescues, and the threat is not over for 14 Million people in its path. Our Nbc News reporters are following the latest developments. We begin with nbcs Mike Memoli in charlotte, north carolina, where the Vice President will kick off this new phase of her campaign. What are we expecting there, mike . Reporter well, chris, charlotte is a nascar town. And the way the campaign describes it she has been Revving Up for the past weeks, now she has to shift into gear. She had to choose a running mate, introduce themselves before the convention, and we know how much she prepared for the debate on tuesday. Now, because they view the debate as a huge success, they want to double down on the message she brought to the debate stage, talking about the need to change the pace, not look back to the trump adm
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I was so confused. I didnt think it was real. In the rarefied world of the Ivy League, he was the total package. Star student. Gifted athlete. Wildly popular. Hes one of the nicest guys ever. Know it could understand how a Weekend Visit to his parents house. Ended in gunfire. Who was already dead . My husband. Charlie said he was going to kill my mom. I had to do it. A brave son protecting his mom. Was a true . He is seated behind a desk. It seems to be execution. Was as Campus Hero a coldhearted killer . The defendant sent an email to his Fraternity Brother saying it showtime. Was the truth different . One of the things that was a question as was charlie covering for Someone Else . A trial where nothing went by the book. Three of the jurors were crying really hard. We are turning around and getting emotional. He was becoming unhinged. Welcome to dateline. Charlie tan was an Ivy Leaguer with a bright future, but then, Charlies Dad was killed in the Home And Everything changed. Police w