November 15th, 1989. Geraldo Rivera’s namesake talk show takes on a missing persons case, 11 year old Jacob Wetterling from St. Joseph, Minnesota.
“My mind at this point, I just want to believe that he’s fine, we’re gonna get him home. .”
Dr Jerry and Patty Wetterling describe keeping hope alive and what life has been like. We hear from Sheriff Charles Grafft and FBI man Jeff Jamar about what efforts have been undertaken in the search along with further calls for the public for help.
After 27 years Jacob’s remains were found, and his abudctor confessed to the crime.
This day, Geraldo’s television history.