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Last aired · S2026E18 · June 26, 2026

After the Flood

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Mothers who lost their daughters at Camp Mystic in the catastrophic 2025 Texas floods sit down with Lester Holt to discuss their grief, their bond, and the investigation into what happened.

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  1. 18

    S2026E18 · June 26, 2026

    After the Flood

    Mothers who lost their daughters at Camp Mystic in the catastrophic 2025 Texas floods sit down with Lester Holt to discuss their grief, their bond, and the investigation into what happened.

  2. 17

    S2026E17 · June 19, 2026

    Secrets Unmasked

    After 25-year-old mom Regina Hicks is found dead in her car at the bottom of a pond, her death remains a mystery for nearly a quarter century. In a Dateline exclusive, the man who helped police bring the killer to justice discusses what happened that night and reveals why he waited so long to point police to the killer.

  3. 16

    S2026E16 · June 12, 2026

    Missing Ana

    Ana Knezevich, a young, successful businesswoman, moves from South Florida to Madrid for a fresh start, but goesmissing just a few months after relocating. As her friends begin to search for her in Madrid, the FBI and Spanish police also investigate her disappearance and examine all possibilities, including her relationships. Friday's broadcast features exclusive network interviews with the detectives at the center of the case. INTERVIEWS WITH: Spanish detectives Remo Rodriguez and Emilio Tremino Leva, retired FBI agent Alex Montilla and Ana's friends Sanna Rameau and Eliza Romero.

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