Dateline NBC

The Note

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Nov 28, 2023
A high school girl goes missing, leaving behind a note and sparking a mysterious investigation involving a love triangle. The mother takes matters into her own hands while the police uncover unsettling details. The trial reveals text messages and blood evidence, leading to a guilty verdict. The grief-stricken mother reflects on finding purpose in life.
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Brody's Inconsistent Statements

  • After Megan disappeared, Brody claimed to police they were just friends and he was at his girlfriend Kendra's house that night.
  • However, text messages revealed a sexual relationship and plans to run away together, contradicting Brody's initial statement.
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Runaway Theory

  • Initially, police considered Megan a runaway, possibly with her estranged father.
  • Bank surveillance showed her withdrawing money, reinforcing the runaway theory.
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Grisly Discovery

  • Two years after Megan's disappearance, her remains were found on a farm near Fairfield, ruling her death a homicide.
  • This discovery shifted the investigation's focus and prompted the FBI's involvement.
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