In this episode of classic Dateline, a young woman, Michelle Young, is found dead in a field on the outskirts of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The mystery of her death is solved with the help of her Fitbit, which provides crucial clues to the investigation.
Airing on NBC at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2024, “Silent Witness” delves into the tragic case of Michelle Young, who was brutally murdered while pregnant with her second child.
The episode explores the question of who killed the beloved young mother and the efforts of detectives to bring her killer to justice.
Michelle Young, a 29-year-old resident of Raleigh, North Carolina, was five months pregnant with her second child when she was found face-down in a pool of blood in her home on November 3, 2006. Her husband, Jason Young, was 160 miles away on a business trip at the time of the murder.
The case gained national media attention, with coverage from Fox News, Dateline NBC, and People magazine, among others.
Jason Young, Michelle’s husband, was long considered a suspect by both the police and Michelle’s family. Three years after her death, he was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. He was eventually convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
The murder of Michelle Young shocked the community and captivated true-crime enthusiasts, leaving many questions about the motive behind the brutal killing.
Dateline continues to bring compelling true-crime stories to viewers, shedding light on unsolved mysteries and the pursuit of justice.
Dateline: Silent Witness airs Thursday April 11, 2024 at 1.00pm on NBC.