A Date With Dateline A Date With Dateline

A Cold December Morning S.21 Ep.50

Sep 2, 2026 · 1h 29m

Summary

Hosts Kimberly and Katie recap the Dateline episode "Cold December Morning," detailing the murder of Shannon Starbuck in Washington. They discuss the investigation into suspects including her ex-husband Clay and online dater John Kenline, highlighting the discovery of a missed 911 call. The hosts critique the police's handling of the case and Shannon's friends' dismissal of her safety concerns, ultimately pointing to Clay's suspicious behavior as the primary red flag.

Topics discussed

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