Dateline NBC “Behind Door 813” July 25 2025 Recap & Preview

On Friday, July 25, 2025, at 9 p.m./8 p.m. CT, Dateline NBC airs Behind Door 813, a gripping two-hour report from Josh Mankiewicz that delves into the baffling death of 27-year-old Jonathan Crews in Coppell, Texas.

In February 2014, Jonathan was found dead in his apartment from a single gunshot wound to the chest. The initial investigation raised more questions than answers. His girlfriend, the only other person in the apartment at the time, claimed Jonathan shot himself to prove his love. But his family didn’t believe it. They were convinced something much darker had happened and launched their own search for the truth.

The episode follows the Crews family’s determined pursuit of justice, enlisting the help of private investigator Sheila Wysocki to reopen the case and uncover what may have really happened behind the door of apartment 813. Along the way, viewers hear from those closest to the investigation, including Jonathan’s parents, former prosecutor Mike Snipes, jury foreman Eddie Brown, and others who played key roles in the civil case that followed.

Behind Door 813 is a haunting story of love, loss, and unanswered questions—where a family’s refusal to give up may be the only reason this case didn’t stay closed.

Tune in Friday night on NBC, or stream the episode the next day on Peacock.