Dateline NBC Missing Marie
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Dec 23, 2025 Guest
Marcus Singleton
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Friends/Family Interviewees (Kelly Clayton; Jean Jones Apfel; Elaine Roundtree)
In this gripping discussion, Marcus Singleton shares poignant memories of his mother, Marie, shedding light on her loving nature and ambitions. Friends and family reveal Marie's rapid whirlwind romance with Andre Jackson, leading to shocking twists when she disappears. The intrigue deepens with her secret CIA job, raising suspicions after her car is found, and her body discovered in a chilling turn of events. As DNA evidence emerges, Marcus recalls a childhood incident that reveals unsettling truths about Andre, culminating in justice for Marie.
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A Mother's Devotion To Her Son
- Marcus Singleton describes being the center of his mother Marie's world and their close bond.
- He recalls travel, affection, and his mother's protective parenting that shaped his childhood.
Secret CIA Role Changed Investigation
- Marie worked covertly for the CIA as a code clerk despite being publicly listed as Department of Defense.
- Her access to classified communications raised initial FBI concerns about possible espionage.
Beachgoer Spots The Missing Car
- Tim Kniff found Marie's gray Saab parked near Dockweiler Beach after taking a flyer from Andre Jackson.
- Police towed the car and discovered Marie's beaten and strangled body in the trunk.