Mysterious death of Shele Danishefsky on ‘Dateline’

(NBC News) — On Friday’s “Dateline,” Rod Covlin calls 911 after his young daughter finds his estranged wife, Shele Danishefsky, unconscious in the bathtub.

Soon after her mysterious death, Danishefsky’s loved ones would come to suspect that what happened was no accident.

Here is a preview of Andrea Canning’s report:

Shele’s hairdresser came to her apartment to give her hair a keratin treatment. New Year’s Eve was the next day, and Shele was going to a party.

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She knew to avoid moisture to keep her hair silky after the treatment, but the hairdresser reminded her anyway. No wash. No gym. If it was raining, use a hoodie and an umbrella.

Work, a quick drink with friends, and then home to her kids by 8 o’clock. That’s when their visitation with their father, who lived across the hall, ended.

After the kids went to bed, Shele logged into her dating profile.

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The next morning, her daughter found Shele in the bathroom. At first glance, it appeared she’d had a terrible accident getting in or out of the full bathtub.

But why would Shele have taken a bath? She knew it would ruin her hair.

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About ‘Dateline’

“Dateline NBC” is the longest-running series in NBC primetime history and is in its 32nd season. Dateline is anchored by Lester Holt and features correspondents Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy.

The stories range from compelling mysteries to powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. When major news breaks, they go to the scene, putting the pieces together to bring the viewer the full picture. And in every story they tell, they help the real people who lived the events share their journeys with the viewer.

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