Dateline Originals

On June 6, 2020, 65-year-old Lydia Abrams disappeared from her ranch near Idyllwild, California. Left behind were her phone, purse, keys, wallet and truck. Dateline's Keith Morrison sits down with Dia's son, Clinton Abrams, her friend Julie Stanford and Keith Harper, who describes himself as Dia's fiancé. While those closest to her have different theories about what may have happened to Dia, one thing they all agree on is that she would never have left behind her animals, including her beloved dog, Ruby. Dia Abrams is 5'6” with blue eyes and blonde hair, and weighs 135 lbs. Anyone with information about her case, is asked to call the Riverside County Sheriff's Office at 951-791-3400. Get more and see pictures of Dia Abrams here: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissingThis episode was originally published on June 27, 2023. 

25-year-old Arelie Garcia was last seen leaving her Salinas, California apartment on September 22, 2022. Later that day, Arelie's bright red Honda Accord was found abandoned in Big Sur on Highway 1. Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz speaks with her sisters Veronica Garcia and Elizet Mendoza, and Detective Arras Wilson of the Monterey County Sheriff's Office. Arelie is 5'5” and about 150 lbs. She has brown hair and brown eyes. When she was last seen, she was wearing a black hoodie, black leggings, and sneakers. Anyone with information about her case is asked to call Detective Edwin Cruz with the Salinas Police Department at 831-758-7393 or the anonymous tip line at 831-775-4222. Get more information and see pictures of Arelie Garcia here:      https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing This episode was originally published on July 16 2024.

Marcus Rutledge disappeared on June 8, 1998, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 23 years old and had been attending Tennessee State University. Nearly a month later, Marcus's car, a red Plymouth Neon, was found abandoned about 20 miles from his apartment in Nashville. Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz talks to his father, David Rutledge, his sister, Felicia Rutledge, his ex-girlfriend Valencia Bryant, and Metro Nashville Police Department Detective Matthew Filter. Marcus is 6' and weighed 190 lbs. when he disappeared. Anyone with information about his case is asked to call the Metro Nashville Police Department Cold Case Unit at 615-862-7329. Get more information and see pictures of Marcus Rutledge here: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing                  This episode was originally published on July 18, 2024.                                                 

Tyler Goodrich left his home in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 3, 2023, and hasn't been seen since. On the night of his disappearance, Tyler and his husband, Marshall Vogel, were arguing, and Marshall called 911. Home security video shows a figure running from their house minutes after the call. Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Marshall, as well as several of Tyler's family members and close friends. Tyler is about 6'1” and 185 lbs. He has pale skin, red hair and freckles. At the time of his disappearance he was 35 and had a red beard. Anyone with information about Tyler's case is asked to call the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office at 402-441-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600. Get more information and see pictures of Tyler Goodrich here: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing          This episode was originally published on July 23, 2024.

Shy'Kemmia Pate was last seen near her home in Unadilla, Georgia, on September 4, 1998. She was 8 years old. Several people reported seeing her that evening in the neighborhood. Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz speaks with some of her loved ones, as well as Dooly County Sheriff's Deputy Randy Lamberth, and Natalie Wilson of the Black and Missing Foundation. Shy'Kemmia would be 34 years old today. When she disappeared, she was wearing a neon green Atlanta Braves jersey with red lettering, Levi's jeans, and had a leg brace. Anyone with information about her disappearance is asked to call the Dooly County Sheriff's Office at 229-645-0920 or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation at 478-987-4545. Get more information and see age-progressed pictures of Shy'Kemmia Pate here: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing                                                        This episode was originally published on July 25, 2024.

Melanie James, 21, was last seen in the spring of 2014 in Farmington, New Mexico. Melanie's sister, Melissa, saw her walking down the street with an unidentified man on April 20. Days later, police discovered Melanie's purse and duffel bag in an alleyway in Farmington, but saw no sign of Melanie. Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz talks to Melanie's sister, Melissa James, her mother, Lela Mailman, as well as Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe and Detective Daven Badoni. Melanie is 5' and weighed about 115 lbs. when she was last seen. At the time of her disappearance, she had dark black hair and a chip on one of her top front teeth. Melanie would be 32 years old today. If you have information about Melanie's case, please call the Farmington Police Department at 505-334-6622. Get more information and see pictures of Melanie James here: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing Visit the New Mexico Department of Justice's website for missing and murdered Indigenous people: https://mmip.nmdoj.gov/                               This episode was originally published on July 30, 2024.

Terrence Woods grew up in Maryland and was working with a television production crew in a remote area of central Idaho when he was last seen on October 5, 2018. Witnesses told sheriff's deputies that as they were wrapping up for the day, Terrence, 26, abruptly ran down a steep embankment into the dark. Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Terrence's father, Terrence Woods Sr., his former journalism professor Bethany Swain, his mentor Joanna Abeyie, and retired Idaho County sheriff Doug Giddings. Terrence is 5'9” and 130 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding his disappearance is asked to contact the Idaho County Sheriff's Office at 208-983-1100. Get more information and see pictures of Terrence Woods here: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing  This episode was originally published on August 1, 2024.

When a wife and mother is murdered in Greeley, Colorado, responding investigators suspect the costumed killer is someone they know.This episode was originally published on September 20, 2022. 

A secret affair gets discovered, and a murder suspect gets cuffed.This episode was originally published on September 20, 2022. 

Choices about relationships, revelations and reconciliation set a murder in motion.This episode was originally published on September 27, 2022. 

A detective plays cat and mouse with an unusual suspect, while crime scene evidence raises questions for investigators.This episode was originally published on October 4, 2022. 

Recorded phone calls from a suspect in jail reveal the ties that bind unraveling.This episode was originally published on October 11, 2022. 

A woman at the center of the case turns state's evidence and the defendant takes the stand.This episode was originally published on October 18, 2022. 

A hit man arrives in Charleston, South Carolina with a member of a wealthy and well-known family in his crosshairs.This episode was originally published on November 15, 2022. 

A manila envelope filled with maps and photos helps investigators start to unravel a deadly plot.This episode was originally published on November 15, 2022. 

The investigation into a murder plot leads to a femme fatale with a past.This episode was originally published on November 22, 2022. 

Lovers on the line in jailhouse phone calls reveal new clues. Then, a big arrest.This episode was originally published on November 29, 2022. 

A hit man makes a choice, and the trial gets underway.This episode was originally published on December 6, 2022. 

The jury renders its verdicts. Afterwards, a remarkable moment of forgiveness takes place.This episode was originally published on December 13, 2022. 

She loved her shiny blue Mustang. Then it became a crime scene.This episode was originally published on March 14, 2023. 

Police investigating Michelle O'Keefe's murder encounter a talkative witness. Maybe too talkative.This episode was originally published on March 14, 2023. 

A retired sheriff's deputy sees Michelle O'Keefe's smiling face on a billboard and asks to join the investigation.This episode was originally published on March 21, 2023. 

After three trials, a verdict. But a Dateline viewer could change everything…This episode was originally published on March 28, 2023. 

An attorney and his son undertake a new review of the evidence in Michelle's murder and get a surprise opportunity to make their case to prosecutors.This episode was originally published on April 4, 2023. 

A big decision. New theories. And a mystery man revealed.This episode was originally published on April 11, 2023. 

The murder of 19-year-old Nona Dirksmeyer shakes the community of Russellville, Arkansas to its core.This episode was originally published on September 26, 2023. 

Investigators focus on a man with Nona's blood on his hands.This episode was originally published on September 26, 2023. 

When police name a suspect, the court of public opinion all but convicts him.This episode was originally published on October 3, 2023. 

A jury holds the fate of Nona's boyfriend in its hands.This episode was originally published on October 5, 2023. 

A new suspect says he has an alibi, but can he prove it?This episode was originally published on October 10, 2023. 

Nearly 13 years to the day after Nona's murder, a woman has a chilling encounter with a predator in the night.This episode was originally published on October 12, 2023. 

Dateline Originals – your podcast destination to discover and binge more than a dozen true crime mini-series told as only Dateline can. Includes award winning series like “The Thing About Pam,” “Mommy Doomsday,” “Motive for Murder” and so many more. Follow now to listen to Dateline Originals completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening: apple.co/DatelinePremium

New school teacher Ichabod Crane wastes no time getting to know everyone in town, especially the rich and beautiful Katrina Van Tassel. The only problem is, Katrina has another suitor – the dashing Brom Bones.This episode was originally published on October 23, 2023.

Ichabod Crane has fallen hard for Katrina. At a big party at the Van Tassel home, the two dance all night as jealous Brom stews in the corner. By night's end, Ichabod prepares to profess his love.This episode was originally published on October 23, 2023.

Things with Katrina don't go the way Ichabod Crane had hoped. As he rides home, stories of local ghosts haunt his thoughts. Panicked, he gallops off into the night, only to encounter the most terrifying sight of all – the Headless Horseman himself!This episode was originally published on October 23, 2023.

Ebenezer Scrooge awakens in his home on Christmas morning to find he has a second chance. He joyfully makes amends with all those around him and even becomes a father figure to Tiny Tim. This episode was originally published on December 11, 2023.

The Ghost of Christmas Past visits Scrooge and takes him back to his own childhood. He's reminded that he was shown kindness as a young man, and had even been in love, before his greed took over. This episode was originally published on December 11, 2023

The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge how Christmas should be celebrated – with joy and giving, even when you are poor, like Scrooge's own kindly clerk Bob Cratchit. This episode was originally published on December 11, 2023

The Ghost of Christmas Future reveals the appalling events that will happen if Scrooge doesn't become a kinder man. Tiny Tim will die, and so will Scrooge, though no one will mourn him. Scrooge begs the Ghost for a chance to put things right. This episode was originally published on December 11, 2023

Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas with a passion. To him, it's all a waste of time and money. But when he's visited by the ghost of his dead business partner, the equally greedy Jacob Marley, Scrooge begins to understand  the error of his ways.                                        This episode was originally published on December 11, 2023.

Brothers Ambrose and Silas go on trial for the murder of John Jago. Naomi swears Ambrose is innocent. But London attorney Philip Lefrank is not so sure. This episode was originally published on August 28, 2024.

There's tension at the Meadowcroft estate. Farm manager John Jago fights furiously with the owner's sons, Ambrose and Silas. They discover that Jago had a secret meeting with Ambrose's girlfriend, Naomi. And then suddenly... John Jago goes missing.  This episode was originally published on August 27, 2024.

The mystery of what happened to John Jago seems finally solved after someone confesses to killing him. But all is not as it seems, as the trial concludes with a stunning twist. This episode was originally published on August 29, 2024.

London attorney Philip Lefrank travels to America for a relaxing vacation with his relatives, the Meadowcrofts. But he soon finds himself embroiled in an intense and dangerous family drama.  This episode was originally published on August 26, 2024.

A fatal fire, a needy pastor, and a chilling premonition.This episode was originally published on December 5, 2023. 

Forbidden relationships cause regrets… and suspicions.This episode was originally published on December 5, 2023. 

A wife comes clean, a witness comes forward and new facts come out.This episode was originally published on December 12, 2023. 

Prophecy and proof take center stage as a murder trial begins....This episode was originally published on December 14, 2023. 

A verdict, a twist, and a pastor's new calling.This episode was originally published on December 19, 2023. 

As a bonus for Dateline fans, we're sharing a preview of the Making Space with Hoda Kotb podcast. In this week's episode of Making Space, TODAY co-anchor Hoda Kotb is joined by our very own Keith Morrison. Keith and Hoda have known each other for a long time, since Hoda was a Dateline correspondent back in the 1990s. They dive into everything from Keith's early days getting started in journalism to now becoming a pop culture icon.You can listen to the full conversation by searching “Making Space with Hoda Kotb” or by clicking here: https://link.chtbl.com/ms_sflw

As a bonus for you, we're sharing the trailer for Murder in the Hollywood Hills, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline.In this story Keith Morrison takes us to the city of dreams, where a smooth-talking predator lured young women into a nightmare with promises of fame and fortune. He evaded justice for years, but when a group of women banded together, they fought to lock him up for life.Listen to Murder in the Hollywood Hills for free starting Tuesday. Or, subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com to unlock new episodes right now: https://link.chtbl.com/mithh_tw

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus, we're giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, Murder in the Hollywood Hills. In this story Keith Morrison takes us to the city of dreams, where a smooth-talking predator lured young women into a nightmare with promises of fame and fortune. He evaded justice for years, but when a group of women banded together, they fought to lock him up for life.If you like what you hear, you can listen to Murder in the Hollywood Hills for free each week. Or, subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com to unlock new episodes one week early: https://link.chtbl.com/mithh_fdlw

As a bonus for you, we're sharing the trailer for Dateline: True Crime Weekly, an all-new weekly podcast series. Every Thursday Andrea Canning and her guests dive into the biggest crime stories of the week, bringing you the latest on trials and investigations around the country. Listen to the first episode on Thursday, May 16 and follow now wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/dtcw_fdtw

As a bonus, we're giving you a special preview clip of today's premiere episode of our new podcast series, Dateline: True Crime Weekly. Every Thursday Andrea Canning and her guests dive into the biggest crime stories of the week, bringing you the latest on trials and investigations around the country.  Listen to the full episode now, wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/dtcw_fdlw

Kristi Johnson vanishes after heading into the Hollywood Hills for a photo shoot.This episode was originally published on March 26, 2024.

Investigators search for a mystery man who promises young women fame and fortune.This episode was originally published on March 26, 2024.

Detectives interview a suspect even as they search for Kristi.This episode was originally published on April 2, 2024.

After a tip line is established in Kristi's case, calls come in from other women who describe terrifying encounters with a predator.This episode was originally published on April 4, 2024.

A trial comes to a surprising conclusion.This episode was originally published on April 9, 2024.

Women who'd been targeted by Kristi's killer fight for justice, and one of them confronts him face-to-face.                                      This episode was originally published on April 11, 2024.

As a bonus for you, we're sharing the trailer for season 3 of Dateline: Missing in America. The chart-topping podcast series is back with a brand-new season and brand-new cases.Are you the key to solving a mystery? Correspondent Josh Mankiewicz reports on perplexing missing person cases brought to Dateline's attention by our social media followers. Each episode focuses on one person's story, as told by those left behind. Listen carefully to the details, descriptions and clues offered by family, friends and investigators. Something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities crack a case. Follow Dateline: Missing in America now and listen to season 3 starting Tuesday, July 16: https://link.chtbl.com/miast_tw

Hey Dateline fans, we're sharing with you a special preview of the first episode of an all-new season of Dateline: Missing in America.   Josh Mankiewicz tells the story of Arelie Garcia, a 25-year-old woman who left her Salinas, California apartment she shared with her mother in 2022, and hasn't been seen or heard from since. Each of the six episodes will focus on one person's story, as told by those left behind. Listen carefully to the details, descriptions and clues offered by family, friends and investigators. Something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities crack a case.    Follow Dateline: Missing in America and listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/dmiast_lw

Hosted by CNBC Senior Washington Correspondent Eamon Javers, “The Crimes of Putin's Trader” is the secret story of a young Russian oligarch who hacked his way to an illicit $93 million fortune...and the FBI team who finally brought him to justice. For generations, insider trading on Wall Street has been a crime of the American rich: the stereotype of corporate executives passing stock tips at country clubs was not far off. But new cyberwarfare techniques, and an aggressive anti-Western Putin regime in Moscow have turned this kind of insider corruption into an attack from the outside on the American economy itself, with profound implications for all of us who have retirement accounts, investments, or work in corporate America. Follow and listen to “The Crimes of Putin's Trader” here [https://link.chtbl.com/CNBCPutinsTrader] or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we're sharing the trailer for season 3 of our podcast Morrison Mysteries…Each season, Keith Morrison takes listeners on a captivating ride through some of the most suspenseful and chilling works of fiction you'll ever hear. Haunting stories of ghosts, love triangles, jealousy and rage – and now he's reading “The Dead Alive,” a chilling novel from 150 years ago based on a real trial.You can start listening to Keith's rendition of the story on Monday, August 26th. Just search “Morrison Mysteries” to follow, or subscribe to Dateline Premium. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to episodes: https://link.chtbl.com/mmst_fdtw

In December of 2002, NBC News Producer Dan Slepian got a letter from a New York State maximum security prison. It was detailed and meticulous, almost like it had been written by a lawyer. It was from a man serving 25 years to life for murder. And it ended with a desperate plea: look into my case.In 1998, Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez was arrested for killing a retired New York City police officer. A year later, he was convicted of second degree murder. But he insisted he didn't do it. Dan was skeptical. Prosecutors said five eyewitnesses had sworn JJ was the killer. Could five people be wrong?So Dan pays JJ a visit. And at the end of it, JJ gives Dan a challenge: prove me guilty.This episode was originally published on February 20, 2023. 

JJ Velazquez claimed he had an alibi: a 74-minute phone call on a landline with his mother, Maria Velazquez, that overlapped with the time of the crime. So Dan visits Maria. She lives in a town in New York on the Hudson River directly across from Sing Sing, the maximum security prison where her son is incarcerated. Maria talks to Dan about JJ's childhood. And she recounts in detail her memory of January 27th, 1998, the day of Al Ward's murder.Meanwhile, Dan is still familiarizing himself with JJ's case file. There are thousands of pages of documents that sit in a box by his desk. He starts to work his way through the trial transcript. Immediately, it's clear to him that the trial was strange. As Dan unpacks what happened in the courtroom, he's left with more questions than answers. Prosecutors say five people identified JJ as the man who killed Al Ward. Dan decides to find them.This episode was originally published on February 20, 2023. 

It turns out, back in 1998, just days after the crime, the NYPD had a main suspect for the murder of Al Ward: a man named Mustafa. Dan tries to find out more about Mustafa and understand why this lead was dropped after JJ's name entered the case. He also learns that JJ's legal team had a court-assigned private investigator. Dan tracks down that private investigator, and discovers that he hardly looked into JJ's case. He didn't know about Mustafa and he never interviewed the eyewitnesses to the murder of Al Ward.So Dan decides to do what the private investigator didn't do – investigate JJ's case. In the summer of 2009, Dan finds Augustus Brown, the key witness, the man who first identified JJ. He's incarcerated at the Elmira Correctional Facility in upstate New York. Dan pays him a visit.This episode was originally published on February 27, 2023. 

Dan tracks down Juror Number Six: Ramon Aviles. Ramon remembers the moment when the 84-year-old eyewitness, Dorothy Canady, pointed him out as the shooter. He says he was shocked and that people were laughing. The juror breaks down what he remembers from the deliberation room and ultimately admits he might have made a mistake in voting to convict JJ.Dan starts to wonder if other jurors from JJ's trial would feel the same way. He meets up with a different juror and when she sees Dan, she immediately starts to cry. She says she felt pressured by some of the other jurors to convict JJ because they were sequestered and wanted to go home. More than decade later, she believes she ruined JJ's life.Dan is stunned. He's building a compelling case for JJ's innocence, but there's still one more person he needs to talk to: JJ's alleged accomplice, the man with the duct tape, Derry Daniels. Dan visits Daniels, who refuses to talk to him, but Dan is now certain that JJ did not get a fair trial. He sits down with Barry Scheck, co-founder of the Innocence Project, to talk through the case. Barry explains how eyewitness accounts can be unreliable.This episode was originally published on March 6, 2023.

It's been eight months since Dan's investigation into JJ's case aired on Dateline. When he visits JJ at Sing Sing, JJ is frustrated—he thought he'd be out by now. But the Manhattan DA is looking into his case. In 2010, Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance created a conviction integrity unit focused on investigating claims of innocence. Bob Gottlieb and Celia Gordon, JJ's lawyers, are confident that this unit will determine that he was wrongfully convicted.Meanwhile, Bob and Celia hear from a woman who claims she and a friend know Mustafa: the NYPD's “primary target” for the murder of Al Ward. Dan follows up on this lead and travels to Seattle, where he interviews both women. They tell him their friend Mustafa confessed to killing Al Ward. Dan tracks down this Mustafa, and in a tense interview, tries to determine whether this man is the real killer.This episode was originally published on March 13, 2023.

By 2015, JJ had been locked up for nearly 18 years. His mom, Maria, drives to Sing Sing to visit him on his 40th birthday and reflects on how much it hurts to watch him age in prison.In the last decade, JJ has built a rich life in prison in order to survive. He talks about his involvement in the prison's programs, like organizing fundraisers and leading workshops. He was even elected by the prison's population to speak for them when issues came up. He says this work has given him purpose, but it also helps distract him from the trauma of being incarcerated for a crime he didn't commit.While all of this is happening, JJ's older son, Jon, gets into more trouble. He's arrested on charges of burglary. He hides out in a motel room, and Dan goes to check on him there.Dan also follows up on old and new leads in JJ's case. And then one day, he gets a yellow envelope in the mail.This episode was originally published on March 20, 2023.

In 2017, JJ finally gets some good news. After years of denials and setbacks, he would appear before a judge for the first time since his conviction. A new judge would determine whether JJ's rights were violated when the prosecutor at his trial withheld police reports related to his case – reports that, 10 months earlier, had arrived in Dan's mailbox.But the judge ultimately denies JJ's request for a new trial. Dan and JJ are devastated. JJ explores other avenues for getting released. He applies for clemency, but year after year, the governor passes him over. Then, in 2020, the pandemic hits. The world stops. And JJ experiences the pandemic behind bars.This episode was originally published on March 27, 2023.

In August of 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo grants JJ executive clemency. Three weeks later, JJ steps out of Sing Sing a free man. But he wasn't exonerated. In the eyes of the law, he was still a convicted felon. Within the first 24 hours of his release, JJ needs to check in with the parole office. He has a curfew. He has to get permission to travel out of state. As he likes to say, he's freer, but not free.Soon after his release, JJ gets a job at the Frederick Douglass Project. He's invited to give talks, run workshops. His life is focused on connecting people on the outside with those on the inside. And unbelievably, his work leads to a meeting with the President of the United States.This episode was originally published on March 27, 2023.

Hear an exclusive audio excerpt from NBC News and Dateline producer Dan Slepian's new book “The Sing Sing Files” which chronicles his two-decade journey navigating the criminal justice system to help free six innocent men.  Available now wherever books and audiobooks are sold.  For more details and to purchase, follow this link:https://bit.ly/TheSingSingFilesDateline

In this bonus episode of the award-winning Letters from Sing Sing podcast, veteran producer Dan Slepian reflects on the final chapter in J.J. Velazquez's hard-fought path to full exoneration after being wrongfully convicted of murder over two decades ago.  Dan and J.J. join Kristen Welker on Meet the Press for a “Meet the Moment” conversation to detail their 20+ year path to overturning J.J.'s conviction.

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we're sharing the trailer for The Man in the Black Mask, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison.It's the story of a rising young director shooting a frightening film about a serial killer in a hockey mask. But when a man goes missing near the set, a real-life horror story unfolds…Follow now to get the first two episodes on Tuesday, October 15 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.

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus, we're giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, The Man in the Black Mask. It's the story of a rising young director shooting a frightening film about a serial killer in a hockey mask. But when a man goes missing near the set, a real-life horror story unfolds… If you like what you hear, just search The Man in the Black Mask 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.

Josh Mankiewicz gives a special preview of "The Sing Sing Chronicles," a special two-night event presented by MSNBC Films. Building on decades of investigative reporting from "Dateline" Producer Dan Slepian, the four-part documentary series from NBC News Studios and Director Dawn Porter exposes the injustices of different wrongful convictions at the notorious Sing Sing prison. The first two episodes of "The Sing Sing Chronicles" premiere Saturday, November 23rd at 9pm ET, and the final two episodes air Sunday, November 24th at 9pm ET on MSNBC.

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we're sharing the trailer for Deadly Mirage, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Josh Mankiewicz. The story takes place in the Silver Lakes, a lush manmade oasis in California's Mojave Desert, where Rob and Sabrina Limon seem to have the perfect life: two young children, a beautiful home, and a tight-knit group of friends. But when Rob is found murdered, investigators uncover deep secrets about sex, friendship and religion that shatter carefully crafted illusions... Follow now to get the first two episodes on Tuesday, December 3 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.

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus, we're giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, Deadly Mirage. The story takes place in the Silver Lakes, a lush manmade oasis in California's Mojave Desert, where Rob and Sabrina Limon seem to have the perfect life: two young children, a beautiful home, and a tight-knit group of friends. But when Rob is found murdered, investigators uncover deep secrets about sex, friendship and religion that shatter carefully crafted illusions... If you like what you hear, just search Deadly Mirage 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.

In a quiet neighborhood, a frightening figure in a hockey mask appears. Then another man disappears. This episode originally published on October 15, 2024.

A horror film director and a seasoned homicide detective match wits in a high stakes game of cat and mouse. This episode originally published on October 15, 2024.

Police recover a deleted document from Mark Twitchell's computer that reads like a script for a horror film. But was it more than just fiction? This episode originally published on October 22, 2024.

He wanted dinner and a movie. His “date” seemed to want something else entirely… This episode originally published on October 24, 2024.

After Twitchell is arrested on Halloween, a city debates whether he is a monster or a master manipulator. This episode originally published on October 29, 2024.

At trial, Twitchell plays a surprising card. Will he walk, or will everything come tumbling down? This episode originally published on October 31, 2024.

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.

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. 

Secrets about Rob and Sabrina's lifestyle emerge and police get a warrant for wiretaps. This episode originally published on December 10, 2024.

Detectives pursue multiple potential suspects, a key witness comes forward, and stunning secrets are revealed. This episode originally published on December 3, 2024.

Investigators listen in as two murder suspects seek solace from each other… and the Bible. This episode originally published on December 12, 2024.

A long journey to justice begins, and ex-lovers are reunited in a courtroom. This episode originally published on December 19, 2024.

Two suspects are arrested. Then one of them turns on the other. This episode originally published on December 17, 2024.

Rob Limon's close-knit group of friends is shattered when he is shot to death at work. Did the killing have something to do with his job, or something closer to home? This episode originally published on December 3, 2024.

When Wayne and Sharmon Stock are found shot to death in their farmhouse, the investigation starts close to home. This episode originally published on February 17, 2025.

A suspect emerges, along with a theory of the crime. This episode originally published on February 17, 2025.

Investigators find a key piece of evidence that sends the case in a surprising direction. This episode originally published on February 24, 2025.

Two new suspects tell police they were at the farmhouse when the Stocks were killed. This episode originally published on February 26, 2025.

One suspect is freed, another makes a surprising choice, and an investigator is accused of planting evidence. This episode originally published on March 3, 2025.

Judgment day for the accused brings anger and sorrow for the Stocks. And one of the killers talks to Keith about the night of the murders. This episode originally published on March 5, 2025.

As a special preview, we are sharing the trailer for Season 4 of our award-winning podcast, Dateline: Missing in America, which returns with all-new episodes and compelling new cases.  Correspondent Josh Mankiewicz reports on missing person cases brought to Dateline's attention by our social media followers. Each of the 6 episodes centers on one individual's disappearance, told through the voices of those left behind. Listen closely. You could be the key to solving a mystery. Details shared by loved ones and investigators may spark a memory that could help bring answers.  Follow Dateline: Missing in America now and don't miss Season 4, premiering Tuesday, June 10.