Dateline NBC A Promise to Gloria
17 snips
Jan 9, 2024 A mother searches for answers in her 14-year-old daughter's unsolved murder. The podcast explores the initial discovery of the body, the investigation, and the determination of the mother to find the killer. It discusses the unsettling atmosphere in Cleveland due to the murders of young girls in 1984. The focus shifts from the stepfather to the boyfriend, and finally to a disturbing neighbor. Yvonne Pointer's unwavering determination and advocacy for DNA technology and fighting crime. The family explores improved DNA processing to find the killer and the strategy to get the suspect to confess.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Premonition and Shortcut
- Yvonne Pointer had a premonition of blood everywhere the morning of Gloria's murder.
- Later, she saw Gloria walking to school via a shortcut she'd warned her against.
Last Sightings
- Gloria was seen with a friend near the school shortly before she disappeared.
- Her boyfriend and best friend noticed her absence, and the principal made an announcement.
Crime Scene
- Police found Gloria's body at the bottom of a stairway near her school.
- Her school ID and book bag were next to her; she had been beaten and sexually assaulted.