The One With Lester The Hoster, The Dog In The Interrogation Room, And Biggest OMG Moment Ever, AKA THE RUSE!

Official Description from NBCU: When a California father fails to return home after a quick trip to check his mail, his son calls police for help -- only to find himself the focus of their investigation until a stunning revelation upends the case. Lester Holt reports.

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