A cross-border mystery in Madrid, through the lens of Dateline en español
This preview is based only on the episode notes. It tees up a conversation about Ana Maria Knezevich’s disappearance, the suspicious texts that alarmed her friends, and the international investigation that stretched across Spain, Serbia, and Florida.
If you’re deciding whether to queue this up, this episode looks like a behind-the-scenes companion to **Dateline en español’s** “Missing Ana,” rather than a full retelling of the case. Based on the show notes, Blayne Alexander talks with José Díaz-Balart about the disappearance of **Ana Maria Knezevich**, who moved from South Florida to Madrid in December 2023 after separating from her husband. Just two months later, she vanished. The setup suggests the episode will focus on the early red flags that pushed Ana’s friends to act—especially the text messages claiming she had met a man and left on a trip, which they did not believe. What may make this installment especially appealing is its international scope. The notes point to an investigation spanning **Serbia, Spain, and Florida**, along with discussion of **Spain’s elite detective unit** and the lengths investigators went to while searching for the person responsible. There’s also a personal reporting angle: José reflects on covering the story from **Madrid, the city where he grew up**. The episode also appears to include a listener-friendly Q&A segment, with José and producer **Alex Lo Re** answering social media questions. If you like true-crime coverage that mixes case context, reporting perspective, and production insight, this preview suggests a conversation-driven listen with a strong cross-border investigative angle.
About this episode
<p>Blayne Alexander sits down with José Díaz-Balart, anchor of “Dateline en español,” to discuss his episode, “Missing Ana.” In December 2023, after separating from her husband, 40-year-old Ana Maria Knezevich moved from South Florida to Madrid, Spain, for a fresh start. Just two months later, Ana vanished. Close friends received text messages from Ana claiming she had met a man and gone on a trip. Skeptical of the messages, the friends sprang into action to find Ana. What followed was an international investigation spanning Serbia, Spain, and Florida. José shares what it was like reporting from Madrid, the city where he grew up. He and Blayne discuss Spain’s elite detective unit and the extraordinary lengths investigators went to in their search for the person responsible. Plus, José and Alex Lo Re, one of the producers of the episode, answer your questions from social media.</p> <p>Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at <a rel="noopener noreferrer">(212) 413-5252</a> – your question could be featured in an upcoming episode.</p> <p>Listen to the full episode of “Missing Ana” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/4xt8949" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://apple.co/4xt8949</a></p> <p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TSOtNPezn2iAZqTKMavd4" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TSOtNPezn2iAZqTKMavd4</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>