
Denita Smith was about to fulfill her dreams. Just months away from getting her master’s degree, Denita had recently gotten engaged to her college sweetheart. But her future vanished in a puff of smoke with one gunshot from a mysterious assailant. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz takes you to North Carolina for a twisted story of sex, lies and betrayal that will keep you guessing until the very end.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

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Only reason I give a 4 star is the fact that there are many unanswered questions… for example, can they not prove her voice recordings were fake? Answer the big questions please!! Other than this, I enjoyed the podcast.
This was a really well done series. I had heard about it a long time ago, but never heard an in depth retelling. I feel so much for Denita’s family. But I really appreciated hearing her mom talk.
Great podcast love the show and the narrator 🩵💙💙
Found this by accident and I really enjoy it! I tend to listen to true crime podcasts and this one was interesting and sad
I stumbled upon this podcast and between the great narration and storyline this story pulled me in within the first few minutes. It holds your attention and you’ll be wanting more.
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A true crime series that revisits high-profile investigations through in-depth, narrative storytelling and expert commentary. Episodes blend investigative reporting, courtroom drama, and personal perspectives to unravel motive, evidence, and truth in complex cases. A standout feature is the strong narrative voice from veteran Dateline correspondents, plus a focus on the social dynamics and pressures surrounding each case, which often leads to twists that keep listeners guessing. The show is likely to appeal to fans of detailed, character-driven investigations and long-form storytelling that connects emotional impact with forensic and legal scrutiny.
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Deadly Engagement launched a year ago and published 9 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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