Tonight (Friday February 17 2023), NBC broadcasts an episode of the series “Dateline” titled “Footprints in the Snow“.
We’ve got the scoop on everything you need to know about tonight’s episode, including if it’s new, the time, cast, how to watch and all the episode details!
Dateline NBC “Footprints in the Snow” 2/17/23 Episode Summary
Before they identify a suspect whose unusual behaviour in the wake of Jonelle Matthews, 12, disappearing in Colorado, police spend more than three decades unravelling the mystery surrounding her disappearance.
American 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews disappeared on December 20, 1984, near Greeley, Colorado.
Her remains were discovered on July 24, 2019, by workers erecting a new pipeline 24 kilometres (15 miles) away from her house.
After being apprehended in 2020, her killer Steven Pankey was given a life sentence on October 31, 2022. A Weld County jury found Pankey guilty of taking Jonelle hostage and killing her. He was given a 20- to life-in-prison sentence. He could be released as early as 2042, when he would be 91 years old.
The story from Greeley, Colorado is reported by Dennis Murphy.
The episode features interviews with Detectives Robert Cash and Mike Prill, Jonelle’s parents Jim and Gloria Matthews, Weld County D.A. Michael Rourke, journalist Ashley Fantz, and more.
Click here to read about tonight’s 20/20 episode “The Hoshaw Case“.
Is Tonight’s Episode New or a Repeat?
Tonight’s “Footprints in the Snow” episode of “Dateline NBC” is new.
What Time is Dateline’s Footprints in the Snow Episode On?
Tonight’s “Footprints in the Snow” episode will be broadcast on NBC at 9:00PM ET.
Dateline “Footprints in the Snow” Episode Video Preview
Greeley, Colorado was paralyzed with fear from the moment news spread that Jonelle Matthews was missing…
The Matthews family and the whole city of Greeley waited desperately for a break in the case. They didn’t know then how long they would have to wait…
The mystery of more than 3 decades — what happened to 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews — had been answered…
“It’ll never be over. Jonelle’s always there. Jonelle’s always going to be a story that you have to tell.”
Watch Tonight’s “Footprints in the Snow” Episode Online
You can find episodes on the NBC website and watch full episodes on Peacock TV.
Dateline NBC Series Information
Dateline is NBC’s signature newsmagazine, bringing viewers storytelling at its best. Our stories range from compelling mysteries to powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. When major news breaks, we go to the scene, putting the pieces together to bring you the full picture. And in every story we tell, we help the real people who lived the events share their journeys with you. On the air since 1992, Dateline is the longest-running prime-time program on NBC. Our work has been honored time and again with broadcast journalism’s highest awards. Lester Holt is the principal anchor, joined by correspondents Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Natalie Morales, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy.