Ep 20. What They Saw

In Dateline season 27 episode 20, titled "What They Saw," viewers follow the investigation into a gruesome double murder that occurred in rural Iowa. The episode begins with the somber sound of a 911 call reporting that a young couple, 25-year-old Justin and his pregnant wife, Tracy, have been brutally killed in their home. As authorities arrive at the scene, they quickly realize that this is no ordinary murder case.

With few leads to go on, investigators quickly turn to the small community for answers. But as they question friends, family, and neighbors, they discover that everyone seems to have a different story. Despite the chaos, one neighbor claims to have seen something peculiar the night of the murder. His account could be the key to solving the case.

As authorities continue to narrow down their suspect list, they soon focus on one man who may have had a motive for committing such a heinous crime. He was a handyman who had worked on the couple's property and had been seen around the community in the weeks leading up to the murder. But as investigators dig deeper, they realize that this case is far more complex than they could have ever imagined.

In an attempt to uncover the truth, Dateline speaks with the lead detective on the case, members of the perpetrators' families, and witnesses who may have seen something. By piecing together the moments leading up to the murder, Dateline attempts to reveal what really happened in the small Iowa town.

Through riveting interviews and insightful reenactments, Dateline season 27 episode 20 gives viewers a front-row seat to the intricate and often mysterious process of criminal investigation. But more than that, it highlights the importance of community and how in times of conflict, it is the people around us who may hold the truth to our darkest secrets.