They were the very picture of a perfect couple in the land of Spanish moss and sweet magnolias. But when a hit man targets one of them, a story of betrayal and murderous intent unfolds. In Dateline’s latest podcast, Keith Morrison takes us to the Low Country of South Carolina to tell the twisted tale.

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A manila envelope filled with maps and photos helps investigators start to unravel a deadly plot.

A hit man arrives in Charleston, South Carolina with a member of a wealthy and well-known family in his crosshairs.

The investigation into a murder plot leads to a femme fatale with a past.

Lovers on the line in jailhouse phone calls reveal new clues. Then, a big arrest.

A hit man makes a choice, and the trial gets underway.

The jury renders its verdicts. Afterwards, a remarkable moment of forgiveness takes place.

Hey Dateline fans, we’re sharing with you a special preview of the first episode of an all-new season of Dateline: Missing in America.

Josh Mankiewicz tells the story of Arelie Garcia, a 25-year-old woman who left her Salinas, California apartment she shared with her mother in 2022, and hasn’t been seen or heard from since.

Each of the six episodes will focus on one person’s story, as told by those left behind. Listen carefully to the details, descriptions and clues offered by family, friends and investigators. Something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities crack a case.

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