Ep 1. Mystery on the Mississippi
- January 7, 2021
Dateline, the popular true crime television series, comes with its brand new season 10 episode 1, "Mystery on the Mississippi," promising to uncover the secrets of a chilling murder case.
In this episode, viewers are transported to Minnesota to learn about the tragic murder of a young woman named Christina Corrigan. Christina, a beautiful and popular college student, was found brutally murdered in her apartment in 1998.
The investigation quickly revealed that the murder was committed by someone who knew her intimately, someone who had an obsession with her. This someone turned out to be a former boyfriend, Aaron Schnagl.
Schnagl was quickly apprehended, charged, and eventually found guilty of murder. The case was so heinous that he was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
However, the case remained shrouded in mystery, as several witnesses testified differently and so did forensic evidence. The case was then reopened 10 years later after a new witness came forward, which led to a retrial in 2014.
The episode delves deep into what happened to Christina on that fateful day, the initial investigation, and subsequent developments in the case. It explores the question - Was justice served? The episode also includes interviews with Christina's family, friends, and police officials involved in the case.
What's more intriguing is that "Mystery on the Mississippi" showcases a feature that Dateline viewers are all too familiar with, a unique approach that sets the show apart from other true crime series. The episode goes beyond the sensational and focuses on dissecting the facts to unravel the secrets of the case, presenting a detailed account of what happened, rather than relying on dramatization and sensationalism.
Dateline: Secrets Uncovered season 10 episode 1, "Mystery on the Mississippi," is a must-watch for those interested in true crime. It's a fascinating look into a murder case that initially seemed like it was open and shut but holds much more than what meets the eye. The episode leaves you engrossed and satisfied with a dramatic yet conclusive end.
