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An insurance investigator’s hunch leads law enforcement to assign a task force to tail two little old ladies. This episode was originally published on November 16, 2021.

The Granny Task Force conducts simultaneous early-morning raids at the homes of Helen and Olga. This episode was originally published on November 16, 2021.

Detectives leave Helen and Olga alone together in a room wired for sound. Old resentments boil over. This episode was originally published on November 16, 2021.

The investigation goes into high gear with the discovery of the murder weapon. This episode was originally published on November 16, 2021.

Fireworks and finger pointing in court as two little old ladies do whatever it takes to beat a murder rap. This episode was originally published on November 16, 2021, and updated on February 9, 2026.

In Virginia, Brendan Banfield testifies at his double murder trial, and the jury returns a verdict. Former Olympian Ryan Wedding, who prosecutors say swapped his snowboard for the drug underworld, is now behind bars, facing multiple drug and murder charges. He says he's not guilty. Updates in the Luigi Mangione and the Gabby Petito cases. Plus, a digital expert shares tips on protecting yourself from catfishing scams. Nancy Guthrie Tipline: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) Get resources on domestic violence: https://www.thehotline.org/ Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander sit down to discuss Blayne’s latest episode, "Bringing Jay Home." When 20-year-old Jimmie "Jay" Lee -- a proud gay man, Ole Miss student, and loving son -- went missing in 2022, police put together a painful theory: Jay’s former classmate Sheldon Timothy Herrington killed him out of fear that their relationship would be exposed. More than three years and one mistrial later, Herrington confessed to the murder. Blayne talks about the powerful legacy Jay Lee left behind and the passionate investigators who tackled his case. Plus, she shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with Jay’s parents. Then, she and Andrea answer viewer and listener questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode “Bringing Jay Home” on Apple:https://apple.co/3ZcraI7Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/17AuUeUpFBQo31JfpB5J1B Dateline Premium subscribers can listen to the After the Verdict episode that featured retired detective Lisa Miller, whose comment was featured in the social media section of this episode. Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3OkiL2S Listen on Spotify: https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-while-she-was-sleeping

Andrea Canning talks with Keith Morrison about his episode, “Raising the Dead.” After a couple was found stabbed to death inside a Wisconsin farmhouse, investigators spent decades chasing down possible suspects with no luck. The case went nowhere until a tip came in that led investigators to an unexpected suspect, and a game-changing police interview. Keith and Dateline producer Justin Balding tell Andrea about the creative traffic stop leading up to the arrest of Tony Haase and discuss the defense tactics that led to his acquittal. They also play an extra clip from his conversation with investigators, and Justin answers your questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode “Raising the Dead” on Apple:https://apple.co/3M1Sgyf Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ypTwyAQABz7AMbFowpTwH

In rural Wisconsin, a couple is found stabbed to death at home. Thirty years later, the daughter of one of the original suspects comes forward, reigniting the case. Keith Morrison reports. Andrea Canning and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/48ez33H Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gTa51QRh1xt9elV8h7pmQ

A University of Mississippi student vanishes from his apartment. Friends and family fear that his identity as a Black gay man may complicate the pursuit of justice. Blayne Alexander reports.

After a Portland, Oregon chef is murdered in his kitchen at work, investigators uncover a potential clue written years earlier. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

Oscar Pistorius, nicknamed “Blade Runner,” is an international celebrity when he shoots and kills his girlfriend just 8 months after competing in the London Olympics. Charged with murder, he tells police it was a tragic mistake and that he was acting in self-defense as he believed he was firing at an intruder. Keith Morrison reports on the aftermath of the judge’s verdict and the ensuing court battle.

In Virginia, Brendan Banfield, the man accused of murdering his wife and a complete stranger, says the prosecution's theory is "absolutely crazy." In Georgia, law student Tara Baker's murder went unsolved for two decades, until the family teamed up with a podcaster to try and solve her murder. Her alleged killer is now heading to trial. Updates in the case of Utah mom, Kouri Richins, and the trial of the New Jersey businessman accused of a quadruple murder. Plus, what clues to look for when investigating a murder without a body Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

When a Kansas prisoner escapes in a van driven by a wife and mother who volunteers at the prison, investigators scramble to track down the pair. Andrea Canning reports.

Lester Holt talks with Andrea Canning about her episode, “Secrets in the Ashes.” When 31-year-old Texas mother Patricia Leigh Mills is found dead in a house fire, her family suspects her husband, Delbert, of setting the blaze that killed her, suspicions that only grow when he remarries less than two months after the death of his wife. Years later, after Delbert is convicted of Patricia Leigh’s murder, attention turns to his now ex-wife, Allison Salinas, who had moved to a new state, gotten remarried, and then tried to enlist her high school boyfriend to kill her husband. Andrea tells Lester about her prison interviews with Allison and Delbert, and they play a podcast-exclusive clip of Delbert describing his biggest regret. Plus, they answer your questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode “Secrets in the Ashes” on Apple: https://apple.co/4k1nVwN Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RhpCOtSZeY5jS2EPUHxkb?si=8de6f7cea7b64e06

A South Texas house fire kills Patricia Leigh Mills, while her young son escapes. When her husband remarries just months later, suspicion grows and questions emerge. Andrea Canning reports. Lester Holt and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4td30en Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Oux58Fg1yJWv9ku93Tn27

In Texas, the husband of Suzanne Simpson, a mom of four who went missing in 2024, is back in court accused of her murder. His defense has questions about the investigators. In New Jersey, the trial of Paul Caneiro, who is accused of murdering his own brother and three other family members, enters week two. A woman who calls him her "best friend" testifies. Updates from the Brendan Banfield trial and Luigi Mangione case. Plus, a brand-new podcast examines the 50-year-old murder of Greenwich, CT, teen Martha Moxley. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison sit down to talk about Keith’s episode, “The Woman with No Name”. In 2006, two men out target shooting discovered the body of a woman in the woods of Kilgore, Texas. She had been murdered and her body had been set on fire. She had no ID and, despite their efforts, investigators were unable to identify her. The case caught the eye of internet sleuths drawn to the unidentified woman in the lavender shirt who still had some of her baby teeth. She became known as “Lavender Doe”. Members of an organization called the “DNA Doe Project” took up the cause and offered their help. Using genetic genealogy, they worked tirelessly to track down Lavender Doe’s family and give her back her name – Dana Lynn Dodd. Josh and Keith discuss the dedicated work of the DNA Doe Project and chat about the impact their fathers have had on their lives. Also, Dateline digital producer Veronica Mazaika shares details on some unsolved Doe cases Dateline has covered in our Cold Case Spotlight series. Plus, she asks Josh and Keith a question from a social media follower. Learn more about the John and Jane Doe cases covered in Dateline’s Cold Case Spotlight series : https://www.nbcnews.com/doe-cases Submit unsolved cold cases to Dateline here: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/have-story-share-dateline-submit-it-here-n1297196 Watch Keith read Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”: https://youtu.be/Ty_V5h12RHw?si=Z2HeHerNGxz2qak8 Listen to the full episode of “The Woman With No Name” on Apple: https://apple.co/41xrOCf Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gnH9lOdKkFwqXIiovqZvs

Amateur internet investigators, new DNA technology and a dogged investigator help police find a killer – and identify an anonymous victim for years known only as "Lavender Doe." Keith Morrison reports. Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/49yC6UL Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nmg4KOXL2POAmeyGTd00n

Lester Holt sits down with Keith Morrison to discuss his episode, “The Trouble with Sarah.” In January 2023, Joe Hartsfield was found unresponsive at his home and rushed to a hospital in Baytown, Texas. He was taken off life support 11 days later. What initially appeared to be a medical emergency, soon revealed a much darker story involving his widow. The investigation into Sarah Hartsfield uncovered a checkered past full of spurned lovers and wild allegations. Lester and Keith break down the evidence that ultimately led to her conviction and discuss how prosecutors were able to introduce her prior conduct at trial. Keith also shares a podcast-exclusive clip from a private investigator who describes a request Sarah made after her conviction. Plus, Lester and Keith answer questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 — your question could be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode of “The Trouble with Sarah” on Apple: https://apple.co/4qqj4Yc Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mffPBCHCnvmvE5yjwfBva

The suspicious death of Sarah Hartsfield’s fifth husband leads investigators to a past filled with failed romances and wild allegations. Keith Morrison reports. Lester Holt and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/49RI4kc Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LR8fUEw1bU89R2ngcQ4vk

An arrest in the Ohio double murder has made headlines. Surgeon Michael David McKee is accused of killing his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her new husband, Spencer. In Virginia, former IRS agent Brendan Banfield is on trial for allegedly murdering his wife and a stranger. His former lover -- the family au pair -- testifies against him. Plus, a trial date has been set for alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann. And an expert gives us the lowdown on 911 calls. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

When a woman attempts to connect with old neighborhood friends on Facebook, she has no idea it will dredge up a shocking, long buried truth. Keith Morrison reports.

Lead detectives and family members speak to Dateline about the case of teenager Michelle Carter, who was convicted of bullying her boyfriend to kill himself. Andrea Canning reports.

In Ohio, police share security camera video of a person of interest in the shooting deaths of a dentist and his wife. In Georgia, a widow accused of killing her husband stands trial for the third time. In Los Angeles, an update in the Nick Reiner case. Plus, an arson investigator on what tools he uses to solve a crime. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

At our in-person Dateline LIVE event in Nashville last fall, Lester Holt, Blayne Alexander, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison, and Dennis Murphy took the stage for a Q&A hosted by actress and avid Dateline viewer Holly Robinson Peete. Joined by A Date With Dateline podcast hosts Kimberly Arnold and Katie Mitchell, the discussion focused on how Dateline stories are developed, how correspondents prepare for interviews, and what happens behind the scenes. Take a listen to learn which correspondent Josh would call from jail, what Lester never travels without, and why Keith’s voice is exactly the same in real life as it is on the show. Still have questions? DM us a video on social @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode.

Foreign exchange student Diren Dede’s dream to study in America came true when he started his junior year at a Montana high school. When he takes a midnight walk with a friend, a Saturday night turns into a tragedy. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

Keith Morrison talks about the upcoming trial of Pam Hupp, alleged to have murdered her friend Betsy Faria in 2011. What will her defense be? In Utah, the countdown is on for Kouri Richins’ murder trial. She allegedly poisoned her husband, then wrote a children's book about grief. Could a new interview with a key witness shake up the case? Plus, thieves going high-tech, using Wi-Fi jammers and camouflage cameras to target homes. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com.

When a Chicago pharmaceutical representative stops returning calls, her large and loving family begin to worry. Keith Morrison reports.

The death of a beloved Tennessee man is believed to be a suicide. But when a son questions his mother, he uncovers a dark family conspiracy. Keith Morrison reports.

Best friends Kay and Gerda play together every day, until a shard from an evil mirror pierces Kay's eye and heart, threatening their happy world.

Determined to find Kay, Gerda must escape the spell of an old woman before following him to a golden palace.

Gerda finally finds her best friend Kay, but can she break the Snow Queen's powerful hold on him?

Listen to this week's special episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast. Andrea Canning is joined by Lester Holt, Blayne Alexander, Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison to talk about their biggest cases of 2025. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Grab your kerchief or cap and then settle down for a long winter’s nap. Keith Morrison will take care of the rest… Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Jo4r46476o

An hour after leaving work at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, neurologist Dr. Autumn Klein is rushed back into its emergency room in critical condition. ER doctors desperately try to save one of their own. Dennis Murphy reports.

Listen to Robert L. May’s original story of Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer who was not allowed to join in any reindeer games. Until one Christmas Eve when Santa came calling… Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab-vkvYGFGs

When Marie Singleton suddenly vanished, authorities wondered if she was a runaway, a victim of crime, or something else? Her secret job in the CIA would be revealed. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

Every year Random House Children's Books celebrates the Dr. Seuss classic by encouraging young readers and their families to “Grow their hearts three sizes” by doing good deeds throughout the holidays. Follow #grinchgooddeeds and share your good deed! Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty_V5h12RHw

In Hollywood, "When Harry Met Sally" director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, are found slain in their bedroom. Their troubled middle son, Nick, is suspected of murdering them. In Massachusetts, the jury delivers its verdict in the trial of Brian Walshe, the art swindler accused of murdering and dismembering his wife, Ana. Plus, a new Keith Morrison podcast, "Something About Cari." Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Josh Mankiewicz sits down with Andrea Canning to talk about her episode, “The Farmer’s Wife.” In 2021, 42-year-old husband and father Ryan Cooper was shot to death as he slept in a recliner in the living room of the family’s rural Iowa farmhouse. What at first looked like a terrifying home invasion, turned out to be something much darker, involving a hidden relationship, a web of lies, and a motive rooted in desire and greed. Josh and Andrea break down the case, including the chaotic crime scene and the digital trail of messages that ultimately helped crack it. Andrea also shares a podcast-exclusive clip of Ryan’s widow in court. Then she and Josh discuss binge-worthy thrillers on their must-stream lists. Plus, your questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 — your question could be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode “The Farmer’s Wife” on Apple: https://apple.co/44ud8Vl Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MYoHkig0fEZ5ELns9PnUS

Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Morrison Mysteries: The Snow Queen, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison. In season 4 of Morrison Mysteries, Keith introduces you to best friends Kay and Gerda, who are tested when an evil mirror pierces Kay's heart, slowly turning it into ice. Gerda sets out to save him, but must conquer an old wizard woman, a thieving robber girl and finally, the powerful spell of the Snow Queen herself. Tune in to Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen to hear what happens. Follow Morrison Mysteries now and listen to all episodes on Friday, December 19.

In the aftermath of Ryan Cooper's murder, rumors sweep through his small Iowa town, but investigators must uncover whether the talk is gossip or a crucial clue. Andrea Canning reports. Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3Ywz6TY Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Kl0wqKQltCE0HaCZZVFfZ

In Massachusetts, Brian Walshe comes face to face with his dead wife's lover in court. Prosecutors say the affair was Walshe's motive to kill his wife. Walshe says that's not true. Forty-three years ago in California, the body of Nancy Galvani was discovered floating under the San Mateo Bridge. For more than a decade, her daughter has suspected the killer was her own father. Last week, he was arrested. Updates in the cases of Luigi Mangione and the Gilgo Beach murders. Plus, NBC News legal analyst and defense attorney Danny Cevallos gives us the lowdown on juror misconduct. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Keith Morrison sits down with Lester Holt and Dateline senior investigative producer Dan Slepian to talk about their episode, “The Ruse.” In August of 2018, Tom Perez Jr. called the Fontana, California, police asking for help finding his father. As police began investigating the case, they started to suspect Tom Jr. was hiding something — possibly involvement in his father’s disappearance. Over the course of 17 hours, investigators interrogated Tom and he eventually confessed to his father’s murder. But then, in an astonishing turn of events, Tom Perez Sr. turned up alive. Tom Jr. had confessed to a murder he didn't commit. Lester and Dan talk about the evidence that led police to believe Tom was guilty of a crime that hadn’t been committed, and the interrogation techniques that led to his false confession. Later, they play a podcast-exclusive clip from interrogation expert Steve Kleinman. Then, Lester and Dan answer your questions about the episode from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode “The Ruse” on Apple: https://apple.co/4pYP30T Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1K4SvFqpY0tXhcCjVM0rAl

When Tom Perez Sr. fails to return home after a trip to check the mail, Tom Jr. calls police — only to find himself the focus of their investigation until a stunning revelation upends the case. Lester Holt reports. Keith Morrison and Lester Holt go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/48v6Uqz Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EPrfFZ8uK2z6XgMorqbl3

Brian Walshe, the art swindler who admitted to dismembering his wife's body but denied killing her, reveals his defense. He says his wife died of natural causes. Emotions run high after a Mississippi college student, accused of murdering his secret lover, pleads guilty. Plus, Andrea talks to Emily Simpson, reality star and lawyer, about her love of true crime. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

At our in-person event in Nashville earlier this fall, actors, avid Dateline watchers, and real-life husband-and-wife team Michael McKean and Annette O’Toole turned the tables on the Dateline correspondents -- peppering them with questions. The answers may surprise you. Take a listen to find out which correspondent got a voicemail from O.J. Simpson and which one made SNL’s Bill Hader nervous when they met. Still have questions? DM us a video on social to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode.

In this Dateline classic, a large, tight-knit family on Long Island goes to extraordinary lengths to find their youngest sister after she goes missing. Andrea Canning reports. Updated on May 15, 2020.

In the early morning in San Antonio, Texas, a husband shot his wife, saying he mistook her for an intruder. Was this a terrible accident or a case of deliberate murder? Andrea Canning reports.

Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Something About Cari, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison.    In this podcast Keith Morrison takes us to America’s heartland, where single mom Cari Farver disappears just weeks into a new romance. What follows is a series of strange and terrifying events, including taunting texts and threatening emails to Cari's boyfriend and his ex that escalate to stalking, arson and murder. But nothing could prepare friends, family, and investigators for the mind-bending twist that would come next…    Follow now to get the first two episodes on Tuesday, December 2, 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.

Jury selection at the trial of Brian Walshe is stopped in its tracks. The woman convicted of conspiring to murder Jennifer Dulos wants a new trial. Plus, former NXIVM cult member Allison Mack speaks out.

Blayne Alexander talks with Andrea Canning about her episode, “Running Man.” When the remains of Ontario mother Ashley Schwalm were found inside a burned-out car in 2023, investigators narrowed in on her firefighter husband and the careful steps he took to try to get away with her murder. Andrea talks about reporting on a case in her hometown and her unexpected, yet personal, connection to the women and children’s shelter My Friend’s House. Blayne and Andrea play a podcast-exclusive clip about the Sunflower Fund established in Ashley’s honor. Plus, Dateline producer Lynn Keller joins to answer social media questions. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode “Running Man” on Apple: https://apple.co/43BaM6u Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ngU2A0Jnu1TyjdiuUDiym Get resources on domestic violence: https://www.thehotline.org/ Check out NBC’s The More You Know Campaign on domestic violence featuring the Dateline correspondents: https://www.themoreyouknow.com/

Investigators find a car engulfed in flames and pull a body from the wreckage. Was it an accident, or something more sinister? Andrea Canning returns to her hometown to report on the mystery. Blayne Alexander and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4oZNNuk Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Eb5rLM7dbGVrNWOKUjMIb

Prosecutor wants more time to test crime scene evidence before trial of dentist's son. Man who stood trial for murder four times - and was acquitted - sues investigators. Plus, how to avoid rental scams.

Lester Holt sits down with Andrea Canning to discuss her latest episode, “The Trouble in Bardstown.” When mother-of-five Crystal Rogers disappeared from Bardstown, Kentucky in 2015, it wasn’t the first tragedy to strike the small town — and it wouldn’t be the last. Her father, Tommy Ballard, was killed the following year. This summer, Crystal’s former boyfriend, Brooks Houck, and two other men were convicted in connection to her death. But Tommy’s and three additional murders remain unsolved, and the Bardstown community wants answers. Andrea tells Lester about the crimes that stunned and divided residents and gives updates on where the investigations stand now. Then, she shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with Crystal’s mother, Sherry Ballard. Later, Dateline producer Rachel White, who worked on the episode, joins Andrea to answer viewer and listener questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode “The Trouble in Bardstown” on Apple: https://apple.co/4oAeTIB Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mrkpz1zLlKhK7LD0UW3id

The disappearance of Kentucky mother-of-five Crystal Rogers in Bardstown sends shockwaves through the picturesque community and ignites a decade-long fight for justice. Andrea Canning reports. Lester Holt and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/47Se9Ya Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zpcZPaYOtJKWFGD2vW3KK

A murder trial begins after a yearslong battle over DNA. A son's fight to exonerate himself -- and his parents -- in Illinois. And a quest for answers in the case of Relisha Rudd, missing since 2014.

Blayne Alexander joins Keith Morrison to discuss her episode, “The Death of Dr. Schwartz.” In 2014, Dr. Steven Schwartz was found murdered in his Tarpon Springs, Florida, home. What initially looked like a burglary gone wrong turned out to be something much darker. Investigators uncovered a story of greed, betrayal, and a hidden past that stunned even those closest to the doctor. Blayne shares her experience reporting the case across Florida, Texas, New Mexico, and Albania — where she spoke to a man who was convicted in connection to the crime. She also shares her conversation with Detective Lara Scarpatti, one of the first officers on the scene, about the unusual behavior she noticed that night. Later, Blayne is joined by producer Rob Buchanan to answer viewer questions about the episode, including why so many Dateline stories seem to take place in Florida. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 — your question might be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode of “The Death of Dr. Schwartz” on Apple: https://apple.co/4hJ72ps Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gKv6KixEUIJej1dbPke8s

When the wife of a Florida kidney doctor reports a burglary from their waterfront mansion, authorities arrive to find the doctor dead at the bottom of a set of stairs. Blayne Alexander reports. Keith Morrison and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3Xhnu6E Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eEDnAkm1H9cVpMRzm4v3R

A court date for a mom accused of attempting to take a hit out on her ex. The trial of an American University professor's alleged killer. Plus, the prison interviews of serial killer Aileen Wuornos.

Blayne Alexander talks with Dennis Murphy and Dateline producer Brad Davis about their episode, “Deadly Mischief.” In 2014, after esteemed FSU law professor Dan Markel was fatally shot, investigators uncovered a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated, according to prosecutors, by Markel’s former mother-in-law, Donna Adelson. Blayne, Dennis, and Brad discuss the circumstantial case against Donna and do a deep dive on the witness testimony of two of her children, Robert and Wendi Adelson, including a podcast-exclusive clip in which Wendi describes her mother’s reaction to the news of the murder. Plus, they answer your social media questions. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode “Deadly Mischief” on Apple: https://apple.co/4nvYSSu Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rQ8PE9UWxPW3W95g2Ihwb

Dennis Murphy reports on the trial of 75-year-old Florida grandmother Donna Adelson, whose family is tied to an elaborate murder-for-hire plot in the death of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. Blayne Alexander and Dennis Murphy go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4oDvL0p Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2s7MAihEUJmC5Lkt1rSP8X

Husband faces trial for allegedly plotting wife's murder at amusement park. Outrage and grief over the murder of an aspiring beauty queen. And police seek help identifying mystery baby by making a documentary.

Lester Holt sits down with Blayne Alexander to discuss her latest episode, “A Perfect Spring Morning.” Leslie Preer was found brutally murdered in her Chevy Chase, Maryland, home in May of 2001. Her husband, Sandy, was investigators’ prime suspect until DNA cleared him and the case went cold. After more than 20 years of persistence fromLauren Preer, the couple’s only child, detectives caught Leslie’s killer: Lauren’s ex-boyfriend from high school, Eugene Gligor. Blayne tells Lester about the lasting effects both the crime and the lengthy investigation had on Lauren and Sandy and shares how a new set of eyes on the case made all the difference. Later, Blayne shares a podcast-exclusive clip ofLeslie’s brother Bill Jennings speaking at Gligor’s sentencing. Plus, Blayne and Lester answer viewer and listener questions. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode of “A Perfect Spring Morning” on Apple: https://apple.co/3J67KjH Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0q1RPIDq1rMJE5u1GrRJH2

Quiet Chevy Chase, Maryland, is shaken when wife and mother Leslie Preer is found murdered in her shower. The case goes cold until a surprising lead unmasks the killer. Blayne Alexander reports. Lester Holt and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/475hbcj Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Jg60VYe0IxyVAuWNt6Ku7

Andrea Canning sits down with the creator and lead actors from Peacock's new original limited series, "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" to talk about making a new kind of true crime drama. One that focuses on the victims, the victims' families, and the detectives who never gave up on their mission to bring the victims home.

A man convicted of hiring his best friend to murder his wife gets a new day in court. Model Courtney Clenney argues self-defense. And an inside look at the new TV drama, "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy."

Lester Holt talks with Josh Mankiewicz about his episode, “The Prince, The Whiz Kid, & The Millionaire.” After retired art dealer and Palm Springs socialite Cliff Lambert vanished in 2008, investigators uncovered a plot by a group of grifters that ended in murder. Lester and Josh discuss the mistakes the killers made leading up to their arrests and are joined by Dateline producer David Ketterling to talk about how he captured the essence of Palm Springs on camera. They play a podcast-exclusive clip from an interview with an opera singer who had a run in with one of the conspirators and discuss the pros of doing interviews in cars. Plus, they answer your questions from social media. Listen to the full episode of “The Prince, The Whiz Kid, & The Millionaire” on Apple: https://apple.co/46Pk4hk Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AEZRIusS9zJoxkahTV6KJ

Josh Mankiewicz reports on the disappearance of a retired art collector and Palm Springs socialite, one of the longest and most expensive missing-persons investigations in California history. Lester Holt and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3KRANrJ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/14LQbM2c3BfJKWavoNBzcm

Days before Robert Roberson's scheduled execution, his lawyer scrambles to save his life. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals weighs in.

As Robert Roberson’s execution nears, his attorney uncovers critical evidence and unlikely new allies, including Texas lawmakers and the detective who helped put Robert on death row.

Attorney Gretchen Sween takes on Robert's case and pieces together Nikki’s overlooked medical history.  She tracks down a witness from his trial who has new information.

When 2-year-old Nikki is rushed to a Texas hospital and doesn’t survive, her father, Robert Roberson, is accused of causing her death. Prosecutors say he shook and beat her in a case of "shaken baby syndrome."

A verdict in Sarah Hartsfield's trial. Sean Combs is sentenced. Plus, Lester Holt investigates the case of a man scheduled to die next week.

Blayne Alexander talks with Keith Morrison about his episode, “The Bucket Hat Mystery.” In 2022, acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara was found shot inside his Hawaii clinic. The investigation into his death revealed a complicated story of love, jealousy, and control that eventually led to the conviction of Eric Thompson, the husband of one of Jon’s former lovers. Blayne and Keith discuss reporting the story in Hawaii and the creative ways the team came up with to tell it. Plus, they dive into how security footage and a fallen bucket hat became key pieces of evidence. They also share part of Keith’s interview with a juror who describes what went on inside the deliberation room, and answer viewer questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode of “The Bucket Hat Mystery” on Apple: https://apple.co/46GHHIU Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37LkgPcls7fYdQAaNRuiCt

When acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara is shot dead in his clinic, investigators uncover a tangled love life and several persons of interest -- until security video reveals an unexpected suspect. Keith Morrison reports. Blayne Alexander and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/48RGVdk Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZbIM8EQBuMkvQwuSKPbv5

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing a special preview clip of The Last Appeal, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Lester Holt. In this series, Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father set to be executed on October 16th for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. Lester is on the ground in Texas, where he examines the evidence against Roberson and talks to the people closest to the case, including the lead detective, who now believes he helped put an innocent man behind bars. Lester’s exclusive interviews reveal critical information the jury never heard. This series will confront listeners with questions about justice and truth, and perhaps the most haunting question of all: Is an innocent man about to be put to death? To start listening, just search “The Last Appeal”. And remember to follow for new episodes releasing each day this week. For ad-free listening, subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or DatelinePremium.com.

In this Dateline classic, a car bomb explodes in front of a suburban San Diego day care home. Josh Mankiewicz reports on the driver, a married mother of three children. Originally aired on NBC on October 4, 2013.

The trial of a Texas woman accused of murdering her fifth husband gets underway. In Mississippi, a father goes on trial after his daughter and wife take deals. And how to skip spam texts and phone calls.

Lester Holt sits down with Josh Mankiewicz to talk about his latest episode, “The Phantom.” In the fall of 2023, Colorado mother Kristil Krug was found murdered after she was stalked for months. Investigators initially believed her stalker and potential killer was her high school ex-boyfriend. But they soon realized they’d been led astray, and the killer was in front of them all along: Kristil’s husband, Daniel Krug. Lester and Josh discuss how Kristil helped solve her own murder through meticulous logging and how police finally zeroed in on Dan. Later, Josh shares a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with Kristil’s cousin, who’s now an anti-stalking advocate. Then, Josh and Lester answer your questions from social media. Listen to the full episode of “The Phantom” on Apple: https://apple.co/4mGwFYA Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aD1jMdHTYYbM6iywq62sU

Investigators initially think there is an obvious suspect in the murder of Colorado mother Kristil Krug, but uncover an elaborate plot that turns everything upside down. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Lester Holt and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/47f30RV Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RmeblVOKH3ouM1482QkXg

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for The Last Appeal an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Lester Holt. In this series, Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father set to be executed on October 16th for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. Lester is on the ground in Texas, where he examines the evidence against Roberson and talks to the people closest to the case, including the lead detective, who now believes he helped put an innocent man behind bars. Lester’s exclusive interviews reveal critical information the jury never heard. This series will confront listeners with questions about justice and truth, and perhaps the most haunting question of all: Is an innocent man about to be put to death? Follow now to get the first episode on Monday, October 6. For ad-free listening, subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or DatelinePremium.com.

In Texas, a woman accused of poisoning her fifth husband is gearing up for trial next week. A California hookah lounge owner was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend over a decade ago, but the conviction was overturned. Now, he's getting a new trial. Updates in the Karen Read and Rex Heuermann cases. Plus, the Dateline correspondents are hitting the stage live in Nashville this weekend, and we've got a preview. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event

Lester Holt sits down with Andrea Canning to talk about her episode, The Betrayal of Sandra Birchmore. In 2021, a young teacher’s aide named Sandra Birchmore was found dead in her bedroom in what appeared to be a suicide. The news perplexed her family, who wondered if Sandra’s relationship with a married police officer could have something to do with her death. Lester and Andrea unpack how Sandra’s death led a local chief of police to investigate her own officers — and blow the whistle on their alleged misconduct. Plus, they answer viewers’ questions. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your message might be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode of The Betrayal of Sandra Birchmore on Apple: https://apple.co/46yRGyn Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1x6by4vR31XrbR1FKpA35D To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event

Sandra Birchmore vanishes after a February nor'easter. Days later, the young teacher’s aide is found dead in her home under mysterious circumstances. Andrea Canning reports. Lester Holt and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/427dT5A Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oCdAzYF9TlPTl65TDYbQ9

A New Jersey man accused of murdering his brother and his brother's entire family, then setting fire to both their homes to cover up his crimes, wants out of jail after seven years waiting for trial. In Florida, prosecutors release all-new evidence to the public as they build their case against a couple they say orchestrated a hit on Microsoft employee Jared Bridegan. Updates on Chad Daybell and his jailhouse letters, and the sentencing of Brooks Houck, the convicted killer of Kentucky mom Crystal Rogers. Plus, why sentencing a murderer is harder than you'd think. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event

Blayne Alexander sits down with Keith Morrison to talk about his episode, The Night of the Audition. In 2014, 25-year-old Shannon Madill disappeared from Calgary, Alberta. The aspiring actress vanished just days after an audition she hoped would lead to her big break. At first, her husband, Josh Burgess, claimed she had left for an acting job, but months later police uncovered the truth: Josh Burgess had killed her. Blayne and Keith discuss the long investigation that led to Burgess’s confession. They also talk about Shannon’s mother, Lisa, and how she found strength through boxing following her daughter’s murder. Plus, they answer viewers’ questions. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 — your message might be featured in an upcoming episode. Watch the full episode “The Night of the Audition” on Apple: https://apple.co/3In27x7 Watch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mHWIYUNc9oAsrqV5SDjQV

Days after the biggest audition of her acting career, Shannon Madill Burgess fails to show up for a family gathering. Unsettling details emerge during the investigation into her disappearance. Keith Morrison reports. Blayne Alexander and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3VpTYLg Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0psYiZ7GTvW2HpIsjdL3it

After just over three hours of deliberations, a Florida jury finds Donna Adelson guilty on all counts — but could more charges be coming in the case? In Utah, a woman is charged with killing her husband. Now, she's admitted to her role in the plot — and says her mother and brother were involved, too. Updates on the Burning Man murder and the Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death. Plus, when should a defendant take the stand in their own defense? Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event

In his first “Talking Dateline,” Lester Holt sits down with Andrea Canning to discuss her latest episode, “Secrets of Exam Room 9.” In 2023, when loving mother of six, Angela Craig, fell suddenly ill and died, doctors had no answers for her grieving friends and family. Meanwhile, police were putting together the pieces of a sinister puzzle. Angela’s dentist husband, Dr. James Craig, had poisoned her. Lester and Andrea talk about the surprising evidence that led investigators to Dr. Craig, and the painful effect this crime had on Angela’s community. Later, Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with the two lead detectives on the case. Plus, she and Lester answer your questions from social media. Listen to the full episode Secrets of Exam Room 9 on Apple: https://apple.co/3V5zJT3 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bZU1sKVU0iAk0qTzlqBpB To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event

A Colorado mother of six dies suddenly after an apparent medical illness, raising suspicion around her husband — a respected dentist and LDS church member. Andrea Canning reports. Lester Holt and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/46wz6bp Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/78H8ivyo5q75nTkAIrSKLh

When young mother and paramedic Annamarie Cochrane Rintala is found dead at the bottom of her basement stairs, it takes four trials and 13 years before justice is served. Dennis Murphy reports. Dennis Murphy and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/41sJI96 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/472ca7UPosmkGK2ICL2MjR

Inside the defense of Florida grandmother Donna Adelson. In Long Island, a judge's ruling on DNA ahead of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, Rex Heuermann's, murder trial. Plus, almost 21 years after her daughter was murdered, a mother hits the road to bring awareness to the unsolved case.

Blayne Alexander and Keith Morrison sit down to talk about his episode “ Under a Full Moon.” Shauna Tiaffay, a cocktail waitress on the Las Vegas strip, was found beaten to death in her home in September 2012.  Authorities wondered if the killing was a robbery gone wrong, until they got a tip that changed everything. It turned out that Shauna’s West Point graduate and EMT husband, George Tiaffay, had hired a hitman to carry out the crime. Keith and Blayne discuss how George was an unlikely killer and how his post-trial confession stunned his family. Later, Keith shares an extra clip from his interview with George’s sister. He and Blayne also answer your questions from social media. Listen to the full episode Under a Full Moon on Apple: https://apple.co/4lYmizk Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GQUTnC0bvj7kYN9iS9dRG To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here:https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event If you or somebody that you know is experiencing domestic violence or relationship abuse, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233), text BEGIN to 88788, or visit thehotline.org

A Las Vegas cocktail waitress is found murdered in her home, leading authorities to wonder if there is a predator at large. Keith Morrison reports. Blayne Alexander and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/46k2MbG Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7g0KGFL590nFZYFTg7KMoU

Two of Donna Adelson's children testify this week for the prosecution. In Northern California, a missing woman's husband is indicted for her murder more than a year after she vanished -- and a year and a half after he was indicted on felony domestic violence charges for an alleged attack on her. Plus, a former prosecutor on DNA's uses and pitfalls. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event

A mother of two vanishes from her home, leading investigators to uncover a disturbing connection between her recent weight loss and her mysterious disappearance. Andrea Canning reports.

Early one frigid morning, in a small rural New York town, a house burns to the ground, and a woman is found dead in the debris. It's called an accident, but is it? Andrea Canning reports.