
Anchored by Lester Holt, "Dateline" is NBC's signature newsmagazine, bringing viewers storytelling at its best by putting the pieces together to present the full picture of real-life events. NBC News correspondents cover compelling stories and issues of the day, ranging from mystery and crime to in-depth investigations and breaking-news events.

When a woman's body is found on a remote road in Clovis, New Mexico, a butterfly tattoo helps identify her as a mother of two, Laura McNaughton. As investigators search for her killer, a disturbing secret points to an unlikely suspect.

After New Jersey mother Michelle Lodzinski reports that her 5-year-old son has vanished from a carnival, detectives embark on a decadeslong investigation until a family member identifies a key piece of evidence pointing to a potential suspect.

When a father goes missing and his body is found in a field several miles away, the investigation reveals multiple suspects -- including members of his own family.

A mother in Pennsylvania disappears after co-workers see her leaving for lunch.