What Nathan Lee has said about 911 emergency dispatch

2 quotes · 1 episode · Jun 20, 2026

Nathan Lee, Husband of Denise Amber Lee and founder of a foundation advocating for 911 dispatcher training, has been quoted on 911 emergency dispatch 2 times in 1 episode of 20/20, most recently on June 20, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

  • Nathan Lee said he assumed a 911 call would reveal Denise's location but learned that is not how it works.

    “I assume she called 911, they know where she is. That's what everybody thinks. Turns out that's not how it works”

    20/20: Her Last Call (Jun 20, 2026) · Listen from 26:06

  • Nathan Lee said he will keep telling Denise's story to dispatchers nationwide despite the pain because it is important.

    “I know the dispatchers need to hear it. So I'm gonna keep doing it as long as I have breath in my lungs”

    20/20: Her Last Call (Jun 20, 2026) · Listen from 1:22:23

Episodes

  • Her Last Call

    20/20 · Jun 20, 2026 · 1 h 27 min

    20/20 revisits the 2008 abduction and murder of Florida mother Denise Amber Lee, the 911 failures, Michael King's trial, and his 2026 execution.

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