Watch the full Dateline episode 'The Night Brianna Vanished' and keep the conversation going with its producer, Meade Jorgensen.

Hi, my name is: Meade Jorgensen.

I am: a producer for Dateline NBC, and have been for 16 years.

When I first came across this story, I thought to myself: I first did this story in 2008, when Brianna's body had been identified, and police were still looking for a suspect. My first thoughts were, "I can't imagine what the mother of this young lady is going through. How horrible it must be for her to go through this ordeal" and second, "Oh my gosh, I have to get this story on the air… focus!" Two years later, revisiting this story, I am so glad the police caught this guy, and gave Brianna's mom closure.

My inspirations as a storyteller: My colleagues here at Dateline, who are the best storytellers in the business.

The one thing I'll never forget about Reno, Nevada: The craps tables.

The most memorable words I heard: "Seven out."

The most admirable person I met along the way: There were a few. First and foremost, Bridgette Denison was so helpful to us, and in such horrible circumstances. The detectives who worked the case ten months non-stop, Adam Wygnanski and David Jenkins, they retired after they broke this case, and they went out winners. The prosecutors who were on this case from day one, Elliot Sattler and Christopher Hicks, they made their case air-tight. I'm sorry we couldn't give them more credit in the program.

The most striking image I saw: The hundreds of people who came to Brianna's memorial service on a snowy day to honor her. Most of them didn't even know her, but many people in Reno felt a connection to her.

If I had to choose between forever hoping and knowing a painful truth: Oh, knowing the painful truth of course. As Brianna's mom said, "At least you're not waiting years to find out... wondering." (Is there something I should know?)

Biggest challenge while doing this story: Keeping the events and story straight over the two years we covered it. Knowing there would be an end, a suspect, and and an arrest sometime, but not knowing when was tough.

In a word, this is really a Dateline story about: Faith. That good does conquer evil… even if it takes a long time.

Last but not least, in general, I wish: To thank Michelle Madigan and Angela Gerald for sheparding this project through over two-and-a-half years. For all the time you spent in Reno, in trials and making calls, thanks.

Thanks for watching and let me know your thoughts too!

Dateline NBC tells the story of Brianna Denison, who disappeared from her friend's house during the night in January 2008 and was later found dead. Josh Mankiewicz reports on the how the police solved her case with the help of DNA evidence and an anonymous tip.

Watch a preview below for 'The Night Brianna Vanished' at 9pm/8c on Friday:

A love triangle turns deadly when an Air Force Captain is shot dead, and police are left to question his wife and her lover, an Army sharpshooter. Keith Morrison reports on the evolving case that ended in both of their arrests, and the questions that remain unanswered.

Watch a preview below for 'Deadly Triangle' at 9pm/8c on Friday::

Watch the full Dateline episode 'Stealing Paradise' below and keep the conversation going with its correspondent, Kate Snow.

Hi, my name is: Kate Snow

I am: a correspondent for NBC News

When I first came across this story, I thought to myself: It is so bizarre and unthinkable that any person would try to take over someone else's entire life-- their home, their possessions, their identity. How did he get away with it for so long?

My first impressions of Panama: A beautiful country. The capital, Panama City, reminds me of a mini-Miami. The remote area we traveled to in Bocas del Toro was breathtaking and very disconnected from the rest of the world. It had such a refreshing off-the-grid feel. You can see for yourself in my photo diary.

The most striking image I saw: A pile of shovels and pick axes in a carport at Wild Bill's former home. Nearby was a disgusting pile of moldy dog food.

The most admirable person I met along the way: Don Winner (an investigative blogger with "Panama Guide"). He broke down when describing why he had made it his mission to get answers on this case. Don dedicated months of his life to figuring out where Cher Hughes and the other missing people were. He said he kept thinking about his own children and the need for the truth to come out.

These are the words I'll never forget: "He was staying true to mommy"-- Keith Worle describing his dog Jack, who kept swimming the mile from Cher and Keith's island to Wild Bill's place after Cher went missing.

The biggest challenge while doing this story: It was hot. I mean really really sticky humid disgusting hot.

Something I didn't expect: Going into this story, I didn't appreciate the dynamics of ex-pat communities in Latin America. I was surprised by some of the reasons that people ended up in Bocas. Many go there to find paradise. Others go to escape from their own pasts.

My inspirations as a writer/storyteller: I wanted people to have a full picture of this beautiful woman, Cher Hughes. I'm also hoping viewers understand that the terrible things that happened in Bocas only ended because of Cher. Cher was loved and cherished by so many friends and family and they refused to accept that she had simply disappeared. As her aunt Mary said, Wild Bill picked the wrong girl.

In a word, this is really a Dateline story about: Greed

Last but not least, I wish: I could return to Panama on vacation and explore the rainforest and islands.

Thanks for watching and let me know your thoughts too!

Coming up this Friday at 9pm/8c on Dateline...

In a NBC News exclusive, former NASA chief Sean O'Keefe talks with Ann Curry about how he and his son survived the tragic Alaskan plane crash that killed former Senator Ted Stevens and four others in August 2010.

Watch exclusive previews of 'Rescue on the Mountainside' below:

Also on Dateline this Friday, when two Americans living in Panama go missing, islanders discover the dark side of a fun-loving bartender in Bocas del Toro. Kate Snow reports.

Watch the full two-hour Dateline 'Blind Justice' below and keep the conversation going with its producer.

Hi, my name is: Bob Gilmartin.

I've been a producer for: 35 years, also as an on-air reporter.

My inspirations as a storyteller are: Keith Morrison, Dennis Murphy and the great writers here at NBC mixed in with a little Carl Hiassen and Edna Buchanan, former crime reporters for the Miami Herald who became novelists.

When I first came across this story, I thought to myself: What an amazing set of circumstances, and what an incredible conflict within a family. As I learned more about John Sutton and what he was able to do given his loss of eyesight, I came to the conclusion, that he is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met.

The most impressive human being I met along the way was: John Sutton.

These are the words I'll never forget: John Sutton's victim impact statement, which you can see for yourself here.

The most striking image I saw was: John Sutton in Boston listening to doctors telling him the good news that they were on the verge of finding a cure for his optic nerve disease, but also the bad news - the disappointment in his face when doctors told him that it could be 5, 10, or 15 years down the line before that cure would be available.

When it's time to put it all together, I work best when: Because I work in an open newsroom cubicle environment, I find that in order to write and drown out the chatter around me I find an internet radio station, put on headphones and listen to music, mostly the Grateful Dead or WFUV-FM, Fordham University radio. I also stay at night and write when the office is empty. That's when I unplug the earphones and play the music out loud and write away.

In a word, this is really a Dateline story about: A quest. (But never ask a writer to sum something up in one word. We hate limitations.)

Last but not least, I wish: to find other great stories like this one, which has it all.

Thanks for watching!

Coming up this Friday at 9pm/8c on Dateline...

A successful lawyer is left blind after an intruder breaks into his home and murders his wife. After surviving the attack, he must now search for the truth, even questioning his own troubled son as a potential suspect. Keith Morrison reports in 'Blind Justice'.

Coming up this Friday on Dateline NBC at 8pm/7c...

A loving father is shot dead while picking up his daughter for a court-ordered visit. Rob Stafford reports on the deep secrets hidden by the wife's family and the possible motives behind the murder in 'The Mystery on Horseshoe Drive'.

After the recent verdict in the high-profile Cheshire murder trial, Dateline takes a look back at the events that resulted in the murder of three members of the Petit family at their home in July 2007. Dennis Murphy reports on the potential fate of the two attackers and the courage of Dr. Petit in his quest for justice in 'The Family on Sorghum Mill Drive'.

Watch the full two-hour Dateline 'In the Dead of Night' below and keep the conversation going with its producer.

Hi, my name is: Shane Bishop

I've been a producer: at Dateline for 16 years.

My inspirations as a storyteller are: my large extended family in Montana, authors Tom McGuane and Norman McLean.

When I first came across this story, I thought to myself: I've never seen such a stark illustration of the best and worst in investigative work.

My biggest fear about doing this story was: that by merely working on this project we would in some way add to the family's pain rather than provide answers and insight.

The most impressive human beings I met along the way were: Andy, Tami, and Steve Stock.

These are the words I'll never forget: "What if they'd knocked on the door and asked for help? They would've given it to them. They would've got up. Got dressed. Done whatever they had to do to help em get them on their way. I can see Dad putting an arm around a shoulder and saying, son, let's sit. Let's talk. How can we fix this?
- Steve Stock, on what his parents would have done for Jessica Reid and Greg Fester if they'd simply asked for help that night.

The most striking images I saw were: the crime scene photos. I've never seen images of a crime in which more damage was inflicted on the victims.

When it's time to put it all together, I work best when: there's noise and chaos all around me, the product of many years in local newsrooms.

In one word, this is really a Dateline story about: choices -- the most important word in the English language.

Last but not least, I wish: convicted killer Greg Fester would have agreed to our repeated requests for interviews.

Thanks for watching