Jan 10, 2024 · 43m
A Philadelphia murder reveals decades of misconduct in the city's criminal justice system and raises questions about whether police caught the right person.
Dateline: Secrets Uncovered
For more than 25 years, Dateline has brought viewers investigations into some of biggest mysteries in America. This entry in the franchise takes a second look at some of the most mysterious cases of recent history. It explores the stories through firsthand accounts told by people who are close to the crime, including investigators who dedicated their time to the cases and family members who are still trying to confront the tragedies that befell their loved ones.
Season 12 Episodes
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Jan 17, 2024 · 43m
When Courtney Copeland is shot and killed, his mother investigates whether police detectives did enough to try to solve the case.
Jan 24, 2024 · 43m
Keith Morrison reports on a dramatic undercover operation in Palm Beach, FL, to save a wife and mother who has no idea she is in danger.
Jan 31, 2024 · 43m
A district attorney in Pennsylvania went missing in 2005 under mysterious circumstances seven years after he investigated sex-abuse allegations made against Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky.
Feb 7, 2024 · 43m
Four years after a 28-year-old dies after hosting a New Year's Eve party, a jury must decide if it was suicide or murder.
Feb 14, 2024 · 43m
Friends of accused murderer Robert Durst talk about his arrest in New Orleans and his previous whereabouts over 30 years.
Feb 21, 2024 · 43m
When a woman returns two days after being reported abducted, authorities believe it's a hoax until a similar crime forces them to take another look.
Feb 28, 2024 · 43m
New interviews with insiders reveal how career criminal Charles Manson convinced his followers to kill innocent victims and deliver him the fame he craved.
Mar 6, 2024 · 43m
Rapper Meek Mill discusses controversies surrounding the criminal justice system, the parole system, wrongful convictions, challenges faced by law enforcement, alleged police abuse, and other topics.
Mar 13, 2024 · 43m
An investigation of abuse allegations against one of the owners of the religious reform school Circle of Hope.
Mar 20, 2024 · 43m
Oscar Pistorius shoots and kills his girlfriend just eight months after competing in the London Olympics, telling police that he believed she was an intruder and that he was acting in self-defense.
Mar 27, 2024 · 43m
A man is shot and killed while picking up his daughter for a court-ordered visit.
Apr 3, 2024 · 43m
An in-depth look at the journalists who exposed the dangers of cult leader Rev. Jim Jones.
Apr 10, 2024 · 43m
A car belonging to a missing man erupts in a blaze, leading to clues regarding his whereabouts.
Apr 17, 2024 · 43m
It was called the trial of the century and, decades after the polarizing case, questions remain. Hear answers and insights through interviews done over the years, rare footage and revealing conversations with key players who offer new details.
Apr 24, 2024 · 43m
A dancer is murdered in her Virginia home; after interviewing a series of suspects, detectives realize the case is much more complicated than previously thought.
May 1, 2024 · 43m
A San Diego mother suddenly vanishes in 2014; nearly two years later, her body is found in San Diego Bay, but medical examiners say she has only been dead for a month or two.
Season 12 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Dateline: Secrets Uncovered Season 12 premiere?
Dateline: Secrets Uncovered Season 12 premiered on January 10, 2024.
How many episodes are in Dateline: Secrets Uncovered Season 12?
Dateline: Secrets Uncovered Season 12 has 17 episodes.
What is the first episode of Dateline: Secrets Uncovered Season 12?
The season opens with Season 12 Episode 1, "The Investigation". It aired on January 10, 2024.
Go to Season 12 Episode 1