Ep 12. Evil Was Waiting
- TVPG
- July 3, 2020
In Dateline: Secrets Uncovered season 9 episode 12, titled "Evil Was Waiting," viewers are taken on a chilling journey of a killer whose sinister acts went unnoticed for years. The episode follows the story of Jana Eastburn, a military wife who was brutally murdered along with her two young daughters, Kara and Erin, in their home in North Carolina.
As investigators dig deeper into the case, they discover that the killer had been stalking Jana for weeks before carrying out the heinous crime. The suspect, Timothy Hennis, was a fellow soldier who had previously lived in the same neighborhood as the Eastburn family.
Through police interviews, archival footage, and firsthand accounts from those involved in the case, "Evil Was Waiting" presents a haunting picture of Hennis's disturbing behavior leading up to the murders. While he had initially been acquitted after his first trial for the murders, due to DNA evidence, new evidence arose prompting investigators to pursue him further.
The episode also explores the impact of the murder on the Eastburn family, particularly Jana's husband Gary, who served in the military and was away on duty at the time of the murders. "Evil Was Waiting" shows the resilience of Gary and the family as they navigated through the aftermath of such a devastating event in their lives, and their ongoing struggle for justice.
Throughout the episode, viewers are presented with the meticulous police work and evidence gathering that ultimately led to Hennis's conviction. It offers a powerful illustration that despite the efforts of killers to hide their heinous crimes, the persistence and commitment of investigators can help bring justice to the victims and their loved ones.
Dateline: Secrets Uncovered season 9 episode 12, "Evil Was Waiting," is a gripping and emotional depiction of a case that had haunted a community for years. Through its recounting of the murders and the investigation that followed, the episode shows the importance of diligence, precision, and perseverance in the pursuit of justice.
