Beneath the glittering facade of New York City high society, darkness often lurks. In “The Devil Wore White,” Dateline NBC revisits the baffling disappearance of a wealthy socialite, a case that exposed a shocking web of lies spun by a mother-son duo with a penchant for the sinister. Enter Sante and Kenny Kimes, names that became synonymous with cunning and cold-blooded ruthlessness.
This isn’t your garden-variety missing person case. The Kimeses weren’t just suspects; they were a walking, talking true-crime textbook. Their story, a twisted tapestry of fraud, theft, and alleged murder, captivated the nation. The missing socialite was just the tip of a very disturbing iceberg. This episode digs into their history, uncovering a decades-long trail of deceit. It features exclusive interviews with Kenny Kimes himself, offering a glimpse inside the mind of a convicted killer. Adding another perspective is Kenny’s half-brother, Kent Walker, along with detectives, private investigators, and even a TV producer caught in the Kimeses’ web.
“The Devil Wore White” goes beyond the headlines, dissecting the warped relationship between Sante and Kenny, exploring how a mother’s influence can shape a son’s descent into darkness. It’s a study in manipulation, a chilling portrait of a family whose ambition knew no bounds. The episode airs Friday, January 31, 2025, at 9/8c on NBC.