Dateline: Secrets Uncovered: Season 10
Season 10 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Dateline: Secrets Uncovered Season 9.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 10 Progress Shield
The Devil in Disguise
Mar 1, 2021 · 43 min
Frank Rodriguez was a Navy vet who dedicated his life to helping needy children, not a guy with many enemies. Figuring out who would want him dead was a challenge. How he died was
While He Was Sleeping
Mar 18, 2021 · 43 min
When Eric Somuah was found shot in his bed, it was hard to imagine who would want the outgoing salesman dead. One dogged detective refused to give up. His investigation put him on
The Root of All Evil
Mar 25, 2021 · 43 min
The life of a married father of two and successful real estate appraiser ends all too soon; investigators wonder if money is a motive, or if the murder is the result of a family ri
Deadly Betrayal
Apr 1, 2021 · 43 min
Sabrina admits to killing Lisa, but no one understands why, which complicates the case immensely.
Lethal Weapon
Apr 8, 2021 · 43 min
A successful, seemingly healthy doctor collapses at home and is rushed to the ER, leaving friends and colleagues puzzled.
Secret Lives
Apr 22, 2021 · 43 min
Missing wife. Grieving husband. Turns out, both had secrets. Jen Ramsaran vanished just before Christmas and detectives needed to know if her online life held the key to this myste
What Lies Beneath
Apr 29, 2021 · 43 min
Investigators go to unexpected depths to solve the mystery of missing Lynn Friend, a devoted mother who had wedding plans when she vanished.
Fatal Attraction
May 6, 2021 · 43 min
A top doctor known for saving lives found himself fighting for his own after he was poisoned. Investigators immediately started looking into the women in his life, wondering if one
Shining Star
May 13, 2021 · 43 min
Chiquita Tate was growing her reputation as a tenacious defense attorney but her promising career was cut short when she was murdered. Police had a challenge. At work, she dealt wi
Queen of the County
May 20, 2021 · 43 min
The Harkey name was famous for pecan harvesting in Texas; the matriarch, with a powerful grip on the family fortune, went missing, so investigators focused on the family; in fact,
After Midnight
Jun 3, 2021 · 43 min
A college freshman is found brutally beaten, a crime scene so bloody police can't identify the victim, but identifying the killer was easier -- and his motivation for the killing b
Miami Heat
Jun 10, 2021 · 43 min
Police probe the shooting of the father and his infant son on the streets of Miami -- while the child survives, the father does not. English
Someone Was Out There
Jun 17, 2021 · 43 min
One murder in broad daylight. Then another brutal attack almost exactly a year later. Police discovered a chilling connection between the victims, and many feared they had a serial
Secrets at Sunshine Motel
Jun 26, 2021 · 43 min
Vern Holbrook, the owner of a thriving estate company and beloved patriarch of a family, fails to show up at a meeting with his daughter-in-law and she grows concerned.
Indiscretion
Jul 1, 2021 · 43 min
It was a violent and bizarre crime scene: #1 scrawled next to the lifeless body. The victim’s boyfriend had an alibi and the case went cold. Then, a DNA hit. But investigators coul
The Evil to Come
Jul 8, 2021 · 43 min
She was a wealthy, beloved socialite in the suburbs of New York City and an unlikely target for such a brutal murder. Police immediately zeroed in on the most likely suspect but so
True Lies
Jul 15, 2021 · 43 min
A woman is brutally murdered in her bed and her husband and son both immediately begin pointing fingers at each other after two rapid-fire calls are made to 911.
Finding Savanna
Jul 22, 2021 · 43 min
It was a custody battle, then baby Savanna was gone. The mystery of her whereabouts spanned two decades. Solving it took investigators nearly 10,000 miles around the world, driven
Mystery on Sunrise Drive
Jun 29, 2021 · 43 min
Real estate developer Gary Triano lived large; his murder was a bold statement; there were whispers of a mob connection, an angry investor, or a mad ex, and the mystery took nearly
The Wire
Aug 5, 2021 · 43 min
Lynne Knight was a vibrant young nurse whose love of adventure made her stand out. Then, she was murdered. The savage crime haunted detectives for decades. The killer thought his s
The Long Road
Aug 12, 2021 · 43 min
A chance meeting at a nightclub ends in murder; those involved in the gruesome crime thought they had buried the secrets of the past, but a relentless team of investigators will st
Jagged
Aug 19, 2021 · 43 min
Detective identify multiple suspects after a mother disappears, but they later face scrutiny from the woman's family due to the lack of answers they have provided.
Stone-Cold
Aug 25, 2021 · 43 min
Nick popped the question and Kristy said yes; they were busy planning their future when she found him dead in the bedroom; police questioned spurned lovers and office enemies befor
The Early Shift
Sep 1, 2021 · 43 min
Michelle Mockbee met her husband at the warehouse where they both worked; it was also where she met an untimely death; security footage led police to a suspect, but when it appeare
Prairie Confidential
Sep 8, 2021 · 43 min
Angila Wilder was a busy mom, working to make her dream of becoming a nurse come true, then she was murdered; at first, investigators thought it looked like an open-and-shut case,
Noises in the Night
Sep 15, 2021 · 43 min
Emma Walker was a fun-loving teen with her whole life ahead of her, then she was shot dead in her bed; detectives were facing a tough investigation.
Before the Storm
Sep 22, 2021 · 43 min
When a recently divorced mom vanished, the search to find her was halted by a hurricane; as the floodwaters receded, investigators discovered the same deadly storm that slowed thei
The Alibi
Sep 29, 2021 · 43 min
Private First Class Karlyn Ramirez had a job she loved and a baby she adored. Then, she was shot dead in her home. Her killer thought he'd covered his tracks, but investigators unc
Suspicion in Silver City
Oct 6, 2021 · 43 min
Cassy Farrington had two beautiful kids, a doting boyfriend and an exciting new job. Then she was found dead in her bathtub. Cassy's parents were determined to solve the mystery, s
After the Storm
Oct 13, 2021 · 43 min
A woman is found strangled after a powerful storm; police focus on a fiancé and a co-worker with a crush until they hear from a flood of women who've had chilling encounters with a
The Secrets of Cottonwood Creek
Oct 20, 2021 · 43 min
It was supposed to be happy weekend at their cabin. They went on a hike, pausing at a perfect spot for pictures. But something went wrong, and the frigid currents below took a life
Unthinkable: The Menendez Murders
Oct 27, 2021 · 43 min
In a case made for Hollywood, they were camera ready. Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of murdering their own parents more than two decades ago. Now hear chilling new details
The Match
Nov 3, 2021 · 43 min
Diane Marcell walked into her home and found her daughter covered in blood. Then, she felt pure terror. The attacker said she was next. A single drop of blood was the key to findin
Finding Sarah Goode
Nov 10, 2021 · 43 min
Single mom Sarah Goode went missing after a night out with friends; her family was determined to find her; police turned up four possible suspects and two tantalizing clues; the ki
The Last Day
Nov 17, 2021 · 43 min
After Erin Corwin told her husband she was scouting hiking trails in Joshua Tree National Park, she suddenly vanished -- police quickly uncovered a steamy love triangle and a myste
The Valentine's Day Mystery
Nov 24, 2021 · 43 min
He was a wealthy doctor with a perfect life and the perfect wife; then, he found her dead on Valentine's Day; she was beloved but did have enemies; investigators followed a bloody
Mean Girls
Dec 1, 2021 · 43 min
When Ricky Cowles and his girlfriend moved in together, her best friends moved in too; at first, it was like a big sleep over, then Rickie was found shot dead; his killer would let
Bitter Pill
Dec 15, 2021 · 43 min
Rosie and Yazeed Essa seemed to have an ideal life, two beautiful children, no financial worries and a loving extended family; a fatal fender bender shattered it all; investigators
Taken
Jan 5, 2022 · 43 min
He was a drummer who never missed a beat, then vanished; his family and the police were determined to work together; it was a race against the clock to find him.
The Night Brianna Vanished
Jan 12, 2022 · 43 min
When a college student vanishes, investigators launch a massive manhunt and quickly discover she is not the kidnapper's first victim; police are inundated with leads before an anon
In Plain Sight
Jan 26, 2022 · 43 min
Amber Dubois disappeared in the San Diego area, and the search turned up nothing. Then, a year later, Chelsea King disappeared in a neighboring town. Investigators were determined
The Prussian Blue Mystery
Feb 23, 2022 · 43 min
Young mom Brigida Uto loved running and chasing her toddler around, and when her health suddenly failed, doctors had to unravel a medical mystery to save her life; then, the FBI jo
11 Minutes
Mar 2, 2022 · 43 min
Madison Holton’s parents had reached their wit’s end. They called a family meeting to confront their rebellious teen. When it was done, two of them were dead and police were left w
She Didn't Come Home
Mar 9, 2022 · 43 min
Investigators didn’t know if Kathy Heckel was a missing person or murder victim. The case grew cold until, decades later, a new detective dusted off the old files. They couldn’t ca
Facing the Music
Mar 16, 2022 · 43 min
Twenty-five-year-old Christy Mirack always wanted to be a teacher. She was just getting her start when she was murdered. It took police twenty-five years to find her killer. Turns
Before Midnight
Mar 23, 2022 · 43 min
Financial advisor Pam Zimmerman was everything to her children. Then she was gone, shot dead in her office. Detectives focused on three men in Pam’s life, wondering if the motive w
The Secret Keepers
Mar 30, 2022 · 43 min
Randy Baker battled addiction as a young man, then found his calling as a counselor later in life. When Randy was found dead, investigators wondered if someone from his past put an
Evil Was Watching
Apr 6, 2022 · 43 min
Michella and Jenni were from the same town and both loved riding bikes. They did not know each other but were forever connected by their unsolved murders. Someone else their age gr
The Target
Apr 13, 2022 · 43 min
As a love triangle between a podiatrist, his estranged wife and his new girlfriend took shape, a luxury car salesman got a surprising visit from a beautiful former customer. She wa
The Disappearance of Laci Peterson
Apr 20, 2022 · 43 min
After following the case for more than fifteen years, Dateline delivers a comprehensive report with rarely seen interrogation video, new insight from prosecutors, and surprising de
Secrets in the Smoky Mountains
Apr 27, 2022 · 43 min
Bob McClancy was a beloved detective. When his death was ruled a suicide, loved ones were suspicious. United by grief, his widow and good friend found themselves falling in love. T
Mystery in Big Sky Country
May 4, 2022 · 43 min
When a handsome veterinarian is found dead in a small Montana town, it launches a mystery that remains unsolved for years. After nearly two decades, investigators think they can so
Before Dawn
May 11, 2022 · 43 min
Lisa Techel was newly married and pregnant when a shotgun blast ended everything. Police questioned the neighbour, who had a gun and a grudge. There were whispers that her husband
Scorned
May 18, 2022 · 43 min
Dave Kroupa and Cari Farver began a casual fling. Then Cari disappeared, but Dave was getting disturbing texts from her. It was a mystery that linked three women with one man in a
The Halloween Party
May 25, 2022 · 43 min
This wasn't just any Halloween party. It was the big event of the season. Chelsea had her costume ready, sewed the leaves on herself. She was dressed as Poison Ivy, but never imagi
The Mystery of Effingham County
Jun 1, 2022 · 43 min
Publicly they were a prominent family highly respected for their success. But privately a jury heard something else. It was case that pitted father against son, husband against wif
Something Sweet
Jun 8, 2022 · 43 min
On a warm August day, Ray Kotomski quenched his thirst with a cool drink. Kotomski was dead within hours. Investigators had to figure out what killed the happily retired Pennsylvan
A Perfect Spot
Jun 15, 2022 · 43 min
They were a married couple meeting for a secret Valentine's Day rendezvous. The secluded spot became a crime scene when Richard Schoeck was found shot dead there. Turns out, the re
Friends Until Death
Jun 22, 2022 · 43 min
Jessie Blodgett was a budding musician and actress; the morning after a performance, Jessie's mother found her dead.
One Small Dose
Jun 29, 2022 · 43 min
Tara Fitzgerald loved hanging out with friends. Like a lot of teens, she kept a few secrets from her folks. One turned out to be deadly. Detectives uncovered a disturbing trend end
Deadly Devotion
Jul 6, 2022 · 43 min
An Army captain, back from serving abroad, is found dead in her El Paso home. The news stuns her tight-knit military community. Her husband has an alibi, but what about her family
The House on Badger Lane
Jul 13, 2022 · 43 min
Jason and Julie Harper live the American dream in a picture-perfect home with three beautiful children, until the morning comes when Jason is found murdered; police are quick to di
Without a Trace
Jul 20, 2022 · 43 min
Carrie Olson had a heart of gold and a new man in her life. Then, she went missing. Loved ones launched a desperate search for answers, but investigators wondered if one of them wa
A Place on the Sand
Jul 27, 2022 · 43 min
Sabine Buehler moves to an island off the coast of Florida for her own slice of paradise. When she vanishes, friends know she hasn't left on her own. Finding out what happened to h
The Night Before Halloween
Aug 3, 2022 · 43 min
It takes a special eye to spot the thing that's out of place at a crime scene; in this case, that thing looks so insignificant, no one even knows what it is or what it means; it ta
The Mystery on Albion Road
Aug 10, 2022 · 43 min
A young woman was found in the middle of the road, nearly dead. With little evidence to go on, investigators hoped to find out what happened from the victim herself. The problem wa
As Darkness Fell
Aug 17, 2022 · 43 min
Some who knew the couple in this story saw two people in love. Others saw a marriage in trouble. They loved hunting and were both excellent shots. So good, they rarely missed, what
Haunting Images
Aug 24, 2022 · 43 min
A young mother was killed and her family hoped for quick justice; nearly three decades later, small traces of DNA evidence reveal an ugly truth.
The Beauty and the Beast Mystery
Aug 31, 2022 · 43 min
When a young, physically fit woman died suddenly, her friends and family were told it was a freak accident in a gym; equipment can malfunction, but so can relationships.
Deadly Exposure
Sep 7, 2022 · 43 min
Hundreds of Americans die every year from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning; according to police in Ohio, one of those deaths was no accident; if anyone knew how to use a deadly
Secrets of Lake Seminole
Sep 8, 2022 · 43 min
Mike Williams goes out duck hunting before dawn and never returns; authorities declare his death an accidental drowning, but Mike's mother believes he was murdered; after a dramati