Oxygen True Crime’s Dateline: The Smoking Gun returns with “12 Minutes on Elm Street,” an episode that dissects a homeowner’s claim of self-defense after a fatal confrontation with two teenage intruders. The case initially appeared straightforward: a homeowner, fearing for his life, protects his property. But as is often the way with these true crime stories, things aren’t always what they seem.
The episode centers on the critical minutes following the homeowner’s 911 call. While he maintained he acted purely in self-defense, investigators unearthed a piece of evidence that throws his entire account into question. The discovery raises unsettling questions: did the homeowner’s story accurately reflect the events of that night, or did something more sinister occur?
“12 Minutes on Elm Street” will present a meticulous examination of the evidence, witness testimonies, and the legal arguments surrounding the case. The episode’s title itself suggests a tight timeframe and a focused narrative, likely concentrating on the crucial period leading up to and immediately following the shooting.
Whether Dateline resists the temptation to over-sensationalize remains to be seen, but given the subject matter, a certain level of dramatic tension is almost unavoidable.
Dateline: The Smoking Gun airs Thursdays at 8:00 PM on Oxygen True Crime.
