Mortal Sin

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Dawn and Nick Hacheney are the perfect couple: spiritual, loving, and devoted to the church where Nick is a pastor. When Dawn is killed in a house fire the day after Christmas, the pastor and his flock are devastated. What few knew at the time was the dark prophecy that foretold it. The latest podcast from Dateline and Josh Mankiewicz is about sex, lies, religion… and murder. Listen to all episodes of Mortal Sin now completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com read less

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Mortal Sin is a true crime podcast series presented by Dateline NBC. Host Josh Mankiewicz narrates the thrilling story of Dawn and Nick Hacheney. Those who knew Dawn and Nick described them as a happy couple. The truth this podcast uncovers is darker than anyone could have imagined. Nick was a youth pastor at the couple's church, Christ Community Church. Dawn worked at a local credit union. The husband and wife were friendly, likable people by all accounts. For that reason, it was a massive shock to the community when Dawn died in a house fire in 1997.

Authorities deemed the fire accidental, and the case seemed clear and straightforward. Years later, a woman approached the police confessing to an affair with Nick. She also shared a disturbing confession he made to her. The resulting investigation revealed a twisted web of adultery and murder. Nick has always maintained that he had no involvement in Dawn's death. What happened the night Dawn died? Will the world ever know the full story? This podcast aims to get to the truth.

Mankiewicz is a journalist and correspondent for NBC. Since 1995, he has investigated and reported on developing news stories for them. He has covered stories like the history of the Jonestown Massacre. He also reported on JonBenét Ramsey's murder. His experience reporting true crime cases makes him a natural host for this show.

In addition to NBC, Mankiewicz has been a correspondent for news outlets like ABC. He also has radio broadcasting experience and has hosted several other podcasts. His interview style in Mortal Sin yields captivating discussions with the people closest to this case.

The Mortal Sin podcast is a detailed view of the events that led to Dawn Hacheney's death. Listeners will hear theories and accounts from witnesses and law enforcement. True crime fans may enjoy this fascinating and horrifying tale. All five episodes are available for streaming now.

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