Tonight (Friday March 10 2023), NBC broadcasts an episode of the series “Dateline” titled “Finding Rita“.
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 “Finding Rita” 3/10/23 Episode Summary
When Colorado mother Rita Gutierrez-Garcia vanishes without a trace, the detective investigating her disappearance discovers a connection to a previous assault. The victim of that attack describes her terrifying experience for the first time on television.
The story from Longmont, Colorado is reported by Keith Morrison.
The episode features interviews with Rita’s mother Dianne Romero, detectives Cody Clark and Sandie Jones, and more.
Rita Gutierrez-Garcia, 34, was last observed in a bar celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day on March 18, 2018, around 2:30 a.m. in the vicinity of downtown Longmont.
Hundreds of tips and leads, dozens of interviews, search warrants, and forensic testing to identify DNA evidence were all used in the investigation into her disappearance, according to officials.
On April 28 2022, Weld County, east of Longmont, reported finding human remains. According to the Boulder District Attorney’s Office, on that day, investigators informed Rita’s family that those remains were probably hers. Preliminary DNA testing confirmed those remains belonged to Gutierrez-Garcia on May 19 2022.
The longtime suspect, Juan Figueroa Jr., in Rita Gutierrez-Garcia Garcia’s disappearance helped authorities find her remains and admitted guilt to two counts in connection with her slaying.
In June 2022, he sentenced to 48 years in prison for attempted murder and 12 years in prison for kidnapping which will be served concurrently. They will also run concurrently with a 93-year sentence he is already serving for an unrelated crime. The sentence includes a mandatory five-year parole period.
More News & Current Affairs:
Is Tonight’s Episode New or a Repeat?
Tonight’s “Finding Rita” episode of “Dateline NBC” is all new.
What Time is Dateline’s Finding Rita Episode On?
Tonight’s “Finding Rita” episode will be broadcast on NBC at 9:00PM ET.
Dateline “Finding Rita” Episode Video Preview
She had her whole life ahead of her, but then… Join Keith Morrison for an all-new 2-hour Dateline mystery tonight at 9/8c on NBC.
Rita’s mother made the call she had been dreading. It was a call that would send detectives on a four-year journey to find out what happened…
It was St. Patrick’s Day. A time to let loose, have fun. And that’s what Rita had planned to do…
Rita Gutierrez-Garcia had big plans for her future.
Watch Tonight’s “Finding Rita” 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.