Ep 14. The Mystery of the Lost Weekend

In Dateline On ID season 3 episode 14, titled "The Mystery of the Lost Weekend", viewers are taken on a journey to solve a perplexing case that has remained unsolved for years. The episode starts by introducing the setting of a peaceful city where a happy couple resided. The couple, Mark and Cherrly, were set to celebrate a weekend they have looked forward to. However, what was supposed to be a happy weekend turned out to be one that would become to be known as "The Mystery of the Lost Weekend.

Throughout the episode, viewers are taken through the events of the weekend as the couple's plans took an unexpected turn. The night started out with drinks at a local bar. Mark and Cherrly were enjoying their time together, but things went awry when their drinks were spiked. Mark later revealed that he believed that something was amiss by how he felt. However, things took a darker turn when the couple found themselves in a hotel where they were held against their will for nearly two days.

The following day, Mark's debit card was used to purchase groceries, clothes, and other items, but the culprits were never caught. The circumstances surrounding the event remained a mystery for years, and the public was left to speculate what exactly happened that weekend.

The episode explores several theories as to what may have happened during this weekend. The investigation reveals that Mark and Cherrly's drinks were laced with a drug called GHB, which can cause memory loss and other side effects. The drug is known to be used in cases of assault and rape, leading detectives to believe that the couple could have been victims of such crimes. However, as the investigation progresses, this theory is ruled out as there was no physical evidence to support it.

Another theory explored in the episode is that Mark was involved in illegal activities, leading to the events that took place during the weekend. However, the investigation reveals that Mark was clean, and there was no evidence to support this theory.

The episode goes on to reveal that the couple was not the only one affected by the use of spiked drinks that weekend. The same drug was used in another club, leading to the hospitalization of several people. However, the episode leaves viewers wondering whether the two incidents are connected.

Throughout the episode, detectives and loved ones of the couple recount their memories of the events of the weekend and the impact it had on their lives. Mark and Cherrly's relationship is put under the microscope with friends and family revealing issues that had previously been kept hidden.

The episode concludes with no definitive answers, and the mystery surrounding the events of the weekend remains unsolved. However, the episode serves as a reminder of the impact that drugs and alcohol can have on one's safety and that even in a quiet town, danger can lurk around the corner.

Overall, "The Mystery of the Lost Weekend" episode of Dateline On ID season 3 offers an intriguing glimpse into a case that continues to puzzle investigators and leaves viewers wondering what truly happened that fateful weekend. The episode showcases the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of community.