Dateline · S21 · E71
Mystery at Payson Canyon
Investigating the murder of a brilliant professor.
About this episode
Investigating the murder of a brilliant professor.
Season 21
1The Plot Thickens
45 minSep 28, 2012
Correspondents take a look into the case of a gunned down Hollywood stuntman and the investigation that leads to a femme fatale, once married to a movie mobster.
2Secrets in the Snow
43 minOct 5, 2012
A woman with a mysterious secret is murdered, and a look at how a possible love triangle could have been the reason. Keith Morrison reports.
3Family Affair (2012)
43 minOct 12, 2012
A family feud erupts between a man's wife and step-daughter after the wealthy heir to Miami's Fontainebleau Hotel is murdered.
4Crossing the Line (2012)
43 minOct 19, 2012
Ex-NFL cheerleader Sarah Jones and her former student Cody York have their first interview together after the sex scandal this summer.
10In Broad Daylight
43 minApr 8, 2011
When Amber Dubois vanished in San Diego County, a search turned up nothing. Then, a year later, Chelsea King disappeared in a neighboring town. Tonight, Keith Morrison reports on the mystery of the missing California teens.
11The Boy from Baby House 10
43 minApr 10, 2011
Reporter Keith Morrison explores the plight of unwanted children in Moscow, recounting the story of an institutionalized boy whose life took a positive turn after years of rejection.
12Deadly Liaisons, The Night Before Halloween
43 minApr 15, 2011
Rob Stafford investigates the cold-blooded slaying of an expectant mother. In a second report, Keith Morrison tracks the work of a dauntless detective and a determined attorney to solve the cold-case killing of a 21-year-old woman.
13Inside Mexico's Drug War
43 minApr 17, 2011
Chris Hansen files a report on Mexico's drug war. Hansen joins with Mexican federal officers on a secret assignment to capture kingpins and relates the story of a hit man leading a double life. Also: a woman who sacrificed all to battle corruption.
14Deadly Concoction, As Darkness Fell
43 minApr 22, 2011
Dennis Murphy delves into how two brothers were killed under odd conditions but at different times and in separate locations. In addition, Keith Morrison details a family hunting trip in Newfoundland that went terribly wrong.
15Her Royal Journey
43 minApr 24, 2011
NBC’s Dennis Murphy traces the journey of Kate Middleton from commoner to Her Royal Highness.
16Path of Destruction, The Royal Wedding
43 minApr 29, 2011
The impact of the recent tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash-flood warnings in the United States; reports from London include behind-the-scenes coverage of the royal wedding.
17Steven Tyler, Back in the Spotlight
43 minMay 1, 2011
First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden talk about their ``Joining Forces'' campaign, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' staff discuss the shooting, singer Steven Tyler talks about success and drug addiction, ``Bridesmaids'' cast members.
18The Bathtub Mystery
43 minMay 6, 2011
A man who was arrested and tried three times for the death of his wife of four months talks about the case.
19Father and Son
43 minMay 8, 2011
David Goldman, whose five year battle for custody of his son made international news, talks about life since being reunited with his child.
20The Great Escape
43 minMay 13, 2011
A doctor disappears while on vacation with his wife, leaving her $6 million in debt.
21The Hansen Files AZ
43 minMay 15, 2011
Hidden cameras reveal how quickly, honestly and efficiently repairmen do their jobs.
22Daughter's Quest
43 minMay 20, 2011
A young woman teams with a U.S. Marshal to find the man who murdered her mother 18 years earlier.
23The Hansen Files NY
43 minMay 22, 2011
Chris Hansen visits a shop in New York that sells bath salts, a new designer drug.
24The Haunting
43 minMay 27, 2011
Keith Morrison reports the story of an Oklahoma pastor's son and daughter who endure a remarkable road to recovery after witnessing a terrible family tragedy.
25A Fathers Mission
43 minMay 29, 2011
Richard Engel reports on the Battle of Wanat, one of the worst casualty counts of the Afghanistan war that left nine soldiers dead and 27 injured the families of one platoon come together to grieve and uncover why their sons died.
26Lost & Found
43 minJun 3, 2011
A successful young man is shot down in front of his Philadelphia home. A woman finds her way back to her family after being kidnapped 30 years earlier.
27Circle of Friends
43 minJun 5, 2011
The citizens of a Wisconsin town come together to renovate a family's home.
28My Kid Would Never Bully
43 minJun 12, 2011
Hidden cameras reveal how teens react to different bullying situations.
29Taking Theresa
43 minJun 17, 2011
Josh Mankiewicz probes the cold-case murder of a casino-sales executive.
30Casey Anthony Trial
43 minJun 17, 2011
New details and courtroom dramas key Dennis Murphy's update on the Caylee Anthony case. Anthony's young mother, Casey Anthony, is accused of murdering the toddler in 2008.
31Lost at Sea, Deadly Exposure
43 minJun 24, 2011
When a 38-foot empty Donzi boat is found making circles in the ocean with nobody on board, a mystery begins in the Bahamas. While hundreds of Americans die every year from accidental carbon monoxide, NBC News’ Kate Snow previews one case that police say was not an accident, but potential murder.
32Faces Against Violence
43 minJun 26, 2011
Lester Holt takes viewers into Chicago communities, children who grow up quickly and die young.
33Bringing Brooke Home
43 minJul 1, 2011
An Oregon family struggles with the mysterious disappearance of their daughter, and Kate Snow looks into the investigation that plagued family and community.
34Rescue on the High Seas
43 minJul 3, 2011
A year after being taken captive by Somali pirates, Captain Richard Phillips talks with Matt Lauer about his harrowing experience and brave rescue.
35Mystery on the Catawba, Casey Anthony Update
43 minJul 8, 2011
A young detective investigates a college student's death; chronicling the events of the Casey Anthony murder trial.
36How Lucky Can You Get?
43 minJul 10, 2011
Chris Hansen goes under cover with California lottery investigators; testing the integrity of lottery clerks in New York.
37Deadly Game
43 minJul 15, 2011
When a woman goes missing in a small town in rural Michigan, her husband becomes the primary suspect. But eyewitnesses and surveillance cameras support his alibi that he was in Virginia the day she disappeared - more than 700 miles away.
38Children of the Harvest
43 minJul 17, 2011
A year-long investigation into children migrant workers.
39Kidnapped in the Jungle, Burning Suspicion
43 minJul 22, 2011
A 24-year-old U.S. citizen targeted by kidnappers in South America and taken; the story of a man who is suspected of murdering his wife in a fire.
40Follow the Money
43 minJul 24, 2011
Chris Hansen goes face-to-face with a man, who along with other conspirators, cheated a Connecticut woman out of her life savings through an internet scam.
41Secret Life of the Homecoming Queen
43 minJul 29, 2011
A former homecoming queen comes under suspicion after her husband is found stabbed to death and an affair with the local youth pastor is uncovered.
42Taking the Hill: Inside Congress
43 minJul 31, 2011
Brian Williams documents a day behind-the-scenes on Capitol Hill where viewers will get an unprecedented look at life under the U.S. Capitol dome.
43The Mystery on Halloween Night
43 minAug 5, 2011
An admired sports editor is killed on Halloween night.
44The Road Back
43 minAug 7, 2011
Tom Brokaw reports the story of three different families throughout the war in Iraq.
45Over the Edge
43 minAug 12, 2011
A couple's romantic night at the Hudson Palisades ends in a tragic fall, leaving officials questioning whether or not it was an accident.
46The Mystery of the Murdered Major
43 minAug 12, 2011
The murder of a husband exposes the shocking secret life he had with his wife. They were swingers.
47The Town That Jobs Forgot
43 minAug 14, 2011
Lester Holt reports the story of three American women who face the Great Recession and their own worst fears.
48A Father's Fight, The Day She Disappeared
43 minAug 19, 2011
A young father fights desperately across the United States for custody of his baby girl. Plus the story of Nancy Cooper who went missing while jogging in a suburb of Raleigh, North Carolina.
49Amazing Animals Caught on Tape
43 minAug 21, 2011
Watch amazing animals and the true stories behind some of the most popular videos on the web.
50Mystery on Blood Mountain
43 minAug 26, 2011
A serial killer stalks human prey through America's national forests until clues help trigger a multi-state manhunt.
51Heaven is For Real, Dick Cheney, Miranda Lambert
43 minAug 29, 2011
Former Vice President Dick Cheney discusses his new memoir with Jamie Gangel; Grammy award winner Miranda Lambert is interviewed by Hoda Kotb; 12-year-old author of "Heaven is For Real" sits down with Hoda Kotb to hear about his trip to heaven.
52Somebody's Daughter
43 minSep 2, 2011
Reports from a desert in New Mexico which has become one of the largest crime scenes in history, where the remains of eleven female bodies were found buried.
53Mystery at Bootlegger's Cove
43 minSep 4, 2011
When a young woman disappeared in Alaska, police looked at two brothers as suspects. Would anyone be able to breach their loyalty and find the truth?
54America Remembers
43 minSep 9, 2011
Tom Brokaw, recaps some of the most powerful stories reported by NBC News in the days and months following the tragic assault on our nation.
55Deadly House of Cards
43 minSep 16, 2011
An indie film-maker is connected to the case of a missing man, which started as an obsession with "Dexter". Was it a publicity stunt or something far darker?
56Ransom
43 minSep 23, 2011
A young Florida mother abducted at gunpoint and taken for ransom. Three failed attempts to drop the ransom put everyone on edge and no one imagined the bizarre way this crime would be solved.
57The Secret
43 minSep 30, 2011
A troubled marriage, then suddenly a man disappears, leaving behind a daughter and step-son. The truth from a secret kept for over eight years.
58Strangers On A Train
43 minOct 7, 2011
A young woman disappears following her chance encounter with a stranger on a train. Her desperate family hires a dream team of detectives to follow the mysterious trail she left behind.
59Someone Was Watching, The Ballad of Mike & Dalia
43 minOct 14, 2011
A couple with the perfect marriage until Cristi was found dead in the backyard spa. And, a story-book marriage, NO lust, greed and deceit led to an elaborate murder plot that makes reality TV look like a fairytale.
60Deadly Retreat
43 minOct 21, 2011
In October 2009, James Arthur Ray, a renowned self-help author and speaker, held a "Spiritual Warrior" retreat in Sedona, AZ. Three people died during the retreat, and Ray was charged with manslaughter but convicted of a lesser charge.
61The Player
43 minOct 28, 2011
A couple meets at the craps table in Las Vegas. She was a beautiful trapeze artist and he was a professional poker player -- with a secret. Did he take a gamble that led to murder?
62The Last Days of Michael Jackson
43 minNov 4, 2011
The case against Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray, is in the hands of the jury, who will decide whether he played a role in the death of the pop star.
63Crossing the Line
43 minNov 11, 2011
A fatal car crash in Montana may not have been an accident after investigators find a revealing set of text messages.
64The Mystery at Heath Bar Farm
43 minNov 18, 2011
Tom Foley is shocked to find himself the lead suspect in the case of his wife Darlene's murder. Thinking the case was over, the defense team is soon approached by a stranger with new evidence that would turn everything upside down.
65Missing in Paradise
43 minDec 2, 2011
A vacation in Aruba that morphed into a mystery, Robyn Gardner went missing and many presume she's dead.
66After Midnight
43 minDec 9, 2011
2 years ago the young mother from Utah vanished. A husband under suspicion, a father-in-law under scrutiny, and investigators under pressure to solve this mystery at last.
67The Case of the Missing D.A.
43 minDec 16, 2011
10 Years ago, the accusation that Penn State Coach Jerry Sandusky sexually abused a child, came to the attention of Ray Gricar, the local district attorney. 3 years later Gricar went missing. His laptop was found but the hard drive was unreadable. Could Gricar’s disappearance be linked to the Sandusky scandal?
68The Town That Jobs Forgot
43 minDec 23, 2011
Millen, Georgia, a small industrial town so devastated by the Great Recession, its unemployment numbers peaked at 21% - more than twice the national average.
69Deadly Triangle
43 minDec 30, 2011
The story of an unsolved case involving a woman's love triangle that ended in her husband's fatal stabbing in front of their home, but more than two decades later, detectives have re-opened the case and need her help.
70Suspicion
Feb 3, 2012
In the lead up to a murder trial, it begins to look like police arrested the wrong man.
71Mystery at Payson Canyon
45 minJun 28, 2013Now viewing
Investigating the murder of a brilliant professor.
72EP1979 Kidnapped
Aug 6, 2011