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Keith Morrison shares his latest reporting on the murders of four University of Idaho students including exclusive interviews and never-before-publicly-seen video. The retrial of Karen Read is in week three. The prosecution plays some of her final voicemails to John O'Keefe. And jury selection is underway in Sean Combs's blockbuster trial.Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Blayne Alexander and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Blayne's episode "Murder in Minot.” When college student Anita Knutson was found fatally stabbed in her off-campus apartment, investigators struggled to find a killer due to the lack of physical evidence. Eventually investigators turned their attention to Anita's former roommate, Nichole Rice, who stood trial and was acquitted of the crime. Blayne and Josh discuss their experiences reporting on acquittals and Blayne shares a podcast-exclusive clip of her interview with Anita's sister on grief and moving on. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions. If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc or leave us a voicemail at 212-413-5252.Listen to the full episode of “Murder in Minot” on Apple: https://apple.co/43gVGmKListen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5X2MzLrmE77HGB2wV2zMQO

College student Anita Knutson is found stabbed to death. The case took years and the unwavering commitment of loved ones and investigators to reach a resolution. Blayne Alexander reports.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Massachusetts, Karen Read's retrial continues with new evidence and an emotional witness. In Ohio, an arson plot involving a latex mask and a wig points investigators to a decades-old murder. Plus, the latest pre-trial rulings for Sean Combs and Bryan Kohberger. And a sheriff on keeping courtrooms safe.Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.comListen to Andrea's reporting on the Nevaeh Kingbird case here: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/dateline-missing-in-america-podcast/dateline-missing-america-podcast-covers-october-2021-disappearance-nev-rcna86829

Blayne Alexander joins Andrea Canning to talk about her latest episode, “The Devil's in the Details.” After the mysterious death of a young dad in West Virginia, his friends and family are left looking for answers until investigators uncover a twisted trail of betrayal. Andrea tells Blayne what she's learned about poison as a murder weapon, and they discuss the ripple effect of the killer's crimes. Later, Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with the victim's best friend. Then, she and Blayne answer your questions from social media. If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc or leave us a voicemail at 212-413-5252.Listen to the full episode of “The Devil's in the Details” on Apple: https://apple.co/4lUaVcOListen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dA3Q17ZHLtneNIKICckNb

A West Virginia pharmacist is left widowed after her husband suddenly dies, and troubling details emerge regarding the couple's business venture. Andrea Canning reports.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Massachusetts, opening statements in the second trial of the woman accused of running over her police officer boyfriend. In Arizona, a jury returns a verdict at Lori Vallow Daybell's latest trial. Harvey Weinstein faces a new accuser, and Scott Peterson's defense team says it has new witnesses and new evidence to prove his innocence. Plus, a juror turned podcaster.Find out more about the cases each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.comListen to Keith's podcast, Mommy Doomsday, about the Lori Vallow Daybell story here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommy-doomsday/id1540849480Link for "Sequestered" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sequestered-podcast/id1792642561

Dennis Murphy sits down with Blayne Alexander to discuss her recent episode, “The Pin at Apartment 210.”  When 22-year-old Jasmine “Jazzy” Pace went missing just before Thanksgiving of 2022, her family became their own detectives. What followed was a horrific crime scene, an arrest, and a bombshell twist at trial from the defense. Blayne tells Dennis about the family's determined search for Jazzy and the clues they found along the way. Later, Blayne shares a podcast-exclusive clip from an interview with one of the jurors. Plus, Dennis and Blayne answer your questions from social media.If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc.Listen to the full episode of “The Pin at Apartment 210” on Apple: https://apple.co/44AZi43 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/14y93y2XlJCQhcYqgrbrj6 

When Jasmine Pace mysteriously vanishes, her determined family takes matters into their own hands, pursuing every digital clue she left behind. Blayne Alexander reports.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with guest host, Blayne Alexander. In Arizona, the prosecution plays phone calls Lori made to her insurance agent in the days after her husband's shooting. In Massachusetts, a jury is finally seated in the Karen Read retrial, and the prosecutor has a new strategy. The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer is back in court. Plus, a forensic anthropologist on a mission to identify the victims of the Candyman serial killer.Find out more about the cases each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.comListen to Keith's podcast, Mommy Doomsday, about the Lori Vallow Daybell story here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommy-doomsday/id1540849480Listen to Josh's episode "The Widow of Woodland Hills" about the Monica Sementilli case here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-widow-of-woodland-hills/id1464919521?i=1000703469294And vote for us for a Webby award: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/shows/crime-justice

Josh Mankiewicz and Blayne Alexander sit down to talk about Josh's episode "The Widow of Woodland Hills.” In 2017, celebrity hairstylist Fabio Sementilli was stabbed to death in what appeared to be a home robbery. Blood left inside the victim's beloved Porsche led detectives to uncover a killer and a torrid affair. Josh shares a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with Fabio's sister and tells Blayne what he learned about the special team of investigators who followed the two lovers suspected of the murder. Plus, they discuss Josh's iconic accessory as they answer your questions from social media.Learn more about the SIS tactical surveillance unit: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/learn-more-about-the-lapd-s-special-investigation-section-237160005724.If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc or leave us a voicemail at (212) 413-5252.Listen to the full episode of “The Widow of Woodland Hills” on Apple: https://apple.co/43PyvARListen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fWnwT6AQdvi0msB3JUp4i

Celebrity hairdresser Fabio Sementilli is brutally murdered in his backyard. A security camera helps investigators identify unlikely suspects and an illicit affair. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Los Angeles, the trial of Monica Sementilli, who is accused of plotting with her lover to murder her husband, winds down. In Arizona, Lori Vallow Daybell defends herself against charges she conspired to murder her fourth husband. Updates in the Karen Read retrial and Sean Combs' case. Plus, a look at defendants who represent themselves. Find out more about the cases each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com. Listen to Andrea's episode “Deadly Obsession” about the Dana Chandler case here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deadly-obsession/id1464919521?i=1000702589964Vote on the Webby Awards: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/shows/crime-justice

Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning sit down to talk about Andrea's episode, “Deadly Obsession.” In 2002, Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness were found murdered in Karen's Topeka, Kansas, home. As the investigation into their deaths unfolded, a suspect emerged with close ties to one of the victims and a history of obsessive behavior.  Andrea and Keith discuss the trail of circumstantial evidence that led to an arrest, followed by three trials. And they discuss the wisdom of a defendant choosing to represent themself at trial. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? Leave it for us in a DM on social media @DatelineNBC or in a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 for a chance to be featured on a future episode!Listen to the full episode of “Deadly Obsession” on Apple: https://apple.co/43Mj1h6Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HMXYws6aYPTcCU8W6xVog 

Kansas couple Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness are found dead by their parents before a family fish fry in 2002. A years-long search for evidence and three criminal trials over two decades reveal strained dynamics within one victim's family. Andrea Canning reports.Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline' Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4lolXXvListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wiUTqrU61T5FQXvyMVgfy

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly with Andrea Canning. In Michigan, the prosecution plays the 911 call from the crime scene — but does it help the defense? In Hawaii, a doctor is charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to push his wife off a popular trail. What she's told investigators. Jury selection is underway in Karen Read's retrial and finished early in Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial. Plus, best practices for law enforcement on how to interact with people with autism. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com.Domestic violence resources: Call 1-800-799-SAFE, text START to 88788, or visit https://www.thehotline.org/

Michelle Young, pregnant with her second child, was brutally murdered while her husband Jason was away on business. Who could have killed this beloved young mother? Keith Morrison reports. 

When a woman's body is discovered at an Anaheim trash facility, a dedicated detective makes a promise to her mother to get justice. She doesn't know that search will bring her face to face with a serial killer. Keith Morrison reports.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. A verdict in the trial of a North Dakota woman accused of stabbing her roommate to death with a pocket knife nearly 20 years ago. In Michigan a retrial begins for a woman accused of setting her husband on fire and then running him over with her van. The latest in the Karen Read and Bryan Kohberger cases. Plus, actor Dennis Quaid talks about his experience playing the Happy Face serial killer. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Andrea Canning and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Andrea's episode "Poison Twist.” In 2017, Katie Conley was convicted of poisoning her boss and ex-boyfriend's mother, Mary Yoder, a beloved chiropractor in upstate NY. But after a stunning development this year, Conley was released from custody. Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip of her interview with Conley's defense attorney, and she and Josh discuss what might be next for Conley. Plus, they dish about their favorite fast food, Andrea's uncanny ability to spot a Canadian accent, and welcome a special guest, NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos, to help answer viewer questions.If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc or leave us a voicemail at (212) 413-5252.Andrea Canning and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline'Listen on Apple:  https://apple.co/3RoALr6Listen on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZTbsKa4uQDCgQOyDV6o0h

The death of a beloved chiropractor becomes a criminal investigation when authorities discover she'd been poisoned. Andrea Canning reports on a dramatic update in the case.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. Robert Baker, the former lover of Monica Sementilli and admitted killer of her husband, takes the stand in her defense. An alleged vegan cult known as the Zizians will see their leader face trial in Maryland next week. And updates on Karen Read, the University of Pittsburgh student missing in the Dominican Republic, and Lori Vallow Daybell. Plus, everything you need to know about a new scam called pig butchering. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com. Listen to the full Mommy Doomsday podcast series on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommy-doomsday/id1540849480Listen to the full episode of “Lori Vallow Daybell: The Jailhouse Interview” on Apple: https://apple.co/3FjWD4dListen to the Talking Dateline episode where Keith discusses the interview on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/talking-dateline-lori-vallow-daybell-the-jailhouse/id1464919521?i=1000698801101

Josh Mankiewicz and Blayne Alexander sit down to talk about Blayne's episode, “Deadly Entanglement.” In 2013, Desiree Sunford was found brutally murdered in her Yakima County, Washington, home. While authorities initially focused on the behavior of Desiree's husband, a deeper dive into the couple's relationship revealed a complicated connection to another woman and then to another man. Blayne and Josh discuss the tangled web that eventually led investigators to a suspect, as well as Blayne's exclusive interview with the woman at the center of the story. And Blayne shares a podcast-exclusive clip in which the woman describes her relationship with the killer and her fears if he were to be set free. Plus, Dateline producer Susan Leibowitz joins Josh to answer viewer and listener questions from social media.Have a question for Talking Dateline? Leave it for us in a DM on social media @DatelineNBC or in a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 for a chance to be featured on a future episode!Listen to the full episode of "Deadly Entanglement" on Apple: https://apple.co/3FG3XaHListen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VB0K1OU3xF3DMZS26tzri

When a woman is shot to death, evidence and testimonies poke holes in the story of a harmonious three-way affair involving her, her husband, and a mutual friend. Blayne Alexander reports.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. Unsealed court documents reveal chilling texts sent by the roommates of four murdered Idaho students. The family of a young woman murdered in New York wants to know why the arrest of her suspected killer took so long. And we've got an update on the investigation into a student who went missing from a beach in the Dominican Republic. Plus, what's fair game when attorneys call on expert witnesses? Find out more about the cases covered each week here:www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Andrea Canning sits down with Keith Morrison to talk about his latest episode, “Lori Vallow Daybell: The Jailhouse Interview,” which featured his often combative conversation with one of the most infamous women in America, Loria Vallow Daybell. Convicted of murdering two of her children and conspiring to murder her current husband Chad Daybell's wife Tammy, Lori is set to go on trial next month for conspiring to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. She has pleaded not guilty and is representing herself at trial. Keith shares a podcast-exclusive clip from the interview in which Lori talks about her love for Chad, and the death of Tammy Daybell. He also answers your questions from social media.Have a question for Talking Dateline? Leave it for us in a DM on social media @DatelineNBC or in a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 for a chance to be featured on a future episode!Listen to the full episode of “Lori Vallow Daybell: The Jailhouse Interview” on Apple: https://apple.co/3FjWD4dListen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Hqr2KbRPjam94oIhGHTU8  

Lori Vallow Daybell, convicted of murdering two of her children, sits down with Keith Morrison for her first TV interview; Lead detectives speak out exclusively about the investigation. Listen to ‘Mommy Doomsday,' Keith's original podcast on the case:Apple: https://apple.co/3FkEJ1pSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6O1U4NMmvQbvrbnBayyomu Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline'Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/41J7PyXListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xAX9A5IItoFQNAmLIdzOu

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. A California jury hears chilling details about the murder of hairstylist Fabio Sementilli from the man who admits he helped kill him. In Kansas, the lead detective on a double murder case is called to the witness stand by the woman charged with the murders. She's representing herself. We've got the latest on the investigation into the death of Hollywood actor Gene Hackman. Plus, NBC News' Vicky Nguyen is back with tips on how to avoid travel scams. Find out more about the cases covered each week here:www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Blayne Alexander and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Blayne's episode "The Haunted House Confession.” When 25-year-old Chantay Blankinship's remains were found near an abandoned farmhouse in a small Texas town, investigators wondered if someone from the close knit congregation at her church was responsible. Blayne talks about her emotional interviews with Chantay's family and boyfriend, and shares a podcast-exclusive clip of her interview with two members of Chantay's congregation who witnessed the killer's surprising confession. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions, and Blayne reveals what she learned about cowboy hats and Texas Rangers.Have a question for Talking Dateline? Leave it for us in a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 for a chance to be featured on a future episode!Listen to the full episode of “The Haunted House Confession” on Apple: https://apple.co/4irOppdListen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mYpPprF9fRh9avU7J5oa9 

After 25-year-old Chantay Blankinship's remains are found at an abandoned building that locals call the Haunted House, investigators sort through dead-end leads until a stunning confession during a church service changes everything. Blayne Alexander reports.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. An officer goes undercover with an alleged killer in the Hollywood hair stylist case. We're listening in. A woman's third murder trial in three decades is underway. This time, she's acting as attorney and defendant — and cross-examining her own children. We've got updates on Karen Read and Adnan Syed, and a verdict in Hawaii. Plus, the latest on a new texting scam targeting drivers. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Blayne Alexander and Andrea Canning catch up about Andrea's latest episode, “A Walk Through the Woods.” In 2017, two middle schoolers, Libby German and Abby Williams, were found murdered in the woods on the outskirts of Delphi, Indiana, near an abandoned railway bridge. For years, the case was at a standstill, except for one clue: a video of the killer captured by one of his victims on her cellphone.  Andrea tells Blayne about visiting the bridge for herself and what it was like covering the crime as the mother of girls the same age as the victims. Plus, she shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with the prosecutor on the case, Nick McLeland, and answers viewer and listener questions from social media.Listen to the full episode of "A Walk Through the Woods" on Apple: https://apple.co/3Xjb92lListen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kXFahUaZMKnbAxkHasZI2

The high-profile case of two murdered Indiana teens takes a stunning turn after video of the killer, taken by one of his victims shortly before their deaths, is revealed. Andrea Canning reports.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with guest host, Blayne Alexander. A dentist already facing murder charges for allegedly poisoning his wife is back in court. This time he's accused of plotting to murder four other people from behind bars. In Honolulu, a man accused of murdering his wife's acupuncturist ex-lover takes the stand in his own defense. More from the courtroom ahead of the trials of Karen Read and Bryan Kohberger. Plus, Keith Morrison talks about the unusual clue that broke the case wide open in his latest podcast series, "Murder in the Moonlight".Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Josh Mankiewicz and Craig Melvin sit down to talk about Craig's episode, “Return to the Lake.” In 1994, the disappearance of two young brothers, Michael and Alex Smith, following an alleged carjacking in Union, South Carolina, was all anyone could talk about. The nation felt their mother's despair as she told the harrowing story of a man who drove off with her two young boys after threatening her at gunpoint.  Nine days after Michael and Alex disappeared, Susan Smith confessed to the unimaginable – she had killed her sons. Josh and Craig discuss Craig's heartbreaking interview with David Smith about the deaths of his sons 30 years ago and his ex-wife's recent bid for parole. Dateline Producer Carol Gable joins Josh to discuss the letters she and Susan Smith have exchanged for the past 20 years and to answer questions from social media.Listen to the full episode of “Return to the Lake” on Apple: https://apple.co/3CM39jzListen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/13y8ZWq4lKB5kM9ZY7Crli

Exclusive new details in the case of Susan Smith, who murdered her two young boys in 1994. Craig Melvin speaks with David Smith about his ex-wife's recent attempt to be released from prison.

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus, we're giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, Murder in the Moonlight.  In this podcast, Keith Morrison takes listeners to a quiet farmhouse on America's Great Plains, where Sharmon and Wayne Stock have just celebrated Easter with their big, loving family. That night, under a pale moon, the couple is shot to death in their bedroom. The investigation includes four suspects, spans three states, and comes down to a single shiny clue: A gold ring found at the scene of the crime. If you like what you hear, just search Murder in the Moonlight to listen to the first two episodes now, completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers get early access to new episodes and can listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free. 

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. Three months after the husband of a woman who went missing in Spain is charged with her murder, investigators have questions about his brother, too. Years after a young woman's death in Pennsylvania, her parents persuade local officials to take a second look at how she died. And the judge from the Jason Chen murder trial on why he allows jurors to question witnesses during trial. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Josh Mankiewicz and Blayne Alexander sit down to talk about Josh's episode "Under the Bay Bridge." When tech mogul Bob Lee was stabbed to death in San Francisco, it seemed to be another example of big-city crime. Investigators quickly learned the crime was far more personal, but would their theory of what actually took place put Bob Lee's accused killer behind bars? Blayne and Josh discuss what they think the security video of Lee's last moments really shows and what it means to "code hard, play hard." Plus, they answer some of your audio questions.Listen to the full episode of "Under the Bay Bridge" on Apple: https://apple.co/4hQU1J3Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16ZYQRrdSMeklpXLnbU7ch

When tech titan Bob Lee is stabbed to death in San Francisco, a complex investigation leads everyone to wonder what really happened under the Bay Bridge. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we're sharing the trailer for Murder in the Moonlight, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison.In this podcast, Keith Morrison takes listeners to a quiet farmhouse on America's Great Plains, where Sharmon and Wayne Stock have just celebrated Easter with their big, loving family. That night, under a pale moon, the couple is shot to death in their bedroom. The investigation includes four suspects, spans three states, and comes down to a single shiny clue: A gold ring found at the scene of the crime.Follow now to get the first two episodes on Monday, February 17th completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com to hear the first two episodes now. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to subsequent episodes.

In a Los Angeles courtroom, prosecutors play police interviews with a woman accused of conspiring to kill her celebrity hairstylist husband. NBC News investigative reporter Rich Schapiro shares his reporting on a Bay Area-based group that investigators believe may be tied to deaths starting back in 2022. And JonBenét Ramsey's father talks to the new Boulder police chief. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com