Episode
Dateline: Deadly Mirage
Overview
When Rob Limon is murdered at work, the investigation uncovers deep secrets about sex, friendship, religion and family; the broadcast explores the case featured in its chart-topping podcast "Deadly Mirage."
Details
- Series
- Dateline
- Season
- Season 33
- Episode
- Episode 12
- Air date
- 2025-01-19
- Runtime
- 84 min
Episode context
Deadly Mirage is Episode 12 in Season 33 of Dateline. It aired on 2025-01-19. The runtime is 84 min.
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