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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/3FjWD4d Listen 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/3FkEJ1p Spotify: 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/41J7PyX Listen 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/4irOppd Listen 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. Blayne Alexander and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/41I0HEo Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aB3Ue5KHHP1bVfYkgj1D4

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. 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 "A Walk Through the Woods" on Apple: https://apple.co/3Xjb92l Listen 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. Blayne Alexander and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4kfiJ88 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3IKjdEvb70ZyPDVNOh6LjE

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/3CM39jz Listen 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. Craig Melvin and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3Qp5q7l Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xSyGrJDc8FdlonPPNxwSW

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/4hQU1J3 Listen 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. Josh Mankiewicz and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4hTmfmF Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3x5HKi7tH3GcxIF7lCrh3C

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

Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Keith’s episode, “The Devil Wore White.” It’s the story of the charismatic and manipulative grifter Sante Kimes and her two sons. One son was able to escape their mother’s grip. The other was not. Kenny Kimes would do anything his mother asked, including murder. Josh and Keith break down the dynamics of the Kimes family and explore what drove Sante and Kenny to kill. Keith shares an extra clip from his interview with Sante’s eldest son, Kent Walker, highlighting what it was like growing up with Sante as a mother. Dateline producer Ann Preisman joins the discussion to help answer viewer and listener questions. Plus, Josh and Keith address those pesky rumors that they don’t get along. Listen to the full episode of "The Devil Wore White" on Apple: https://apple.co/4hitg0m Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sF1ger9rJECvnOtoyTdC5

An elderly socialite is reported missing from her stately New York City brownstone. When Sante Kimes and her son Kenny are arrested, an investigation reveals decades of crime, deception and murder that captivated the nation. 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/4aMy3EN Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vP5EDYVrfwzp5nMCy4cyu

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In West Virginia, there was emotional testimony last week from the children of the pharmacist accused of poisoning her husband. This week the jury returned its verdict. KHNL reporter Mark Carpenter has details on a Hawaii man standing trial - again - for allegedly shooting his wife's acupuncturist lover. And Bryan Kohberger's defense team urges a judge to throw out a key piece of the prosecution's case. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander sit down to talk about Andrea’s episode, “The Premonition.” In 2006, respected dentist and father, John Yelenic was found brutally murdered in his Blairsville, Pennsylvania, home. An investigation into his death revealed a contentious divorce, a messy custody battle, and a suspect with deep connections to law enforcement. Andrea and Blayne discuss the relationship troubles that led to John’s death and the two share stories about what brought them to Dateline. Plus, Andrea and Blayne play listeners’ questions submitted to @DatelineNBC and do their best to answer them. Learn more about the unresolved case of Olivia Lone Bear here: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/unresolved-the-case-of-olivia-lone-bear-119617605728 Listen to the full episode of "The Premonition" on Apple: https://apple.co/4hLJlf1 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uSH9iZjB1VhpR9aO62qdP

A Pennsylvania father has a premonition that he’ll be murdered and the case will go unsolved. Weeks later, he is found stabbed to death. But would the case go unsolved? Andrea Canning reports. Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3Q4nXWw Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OwhC6IrlrRRULththdUJG

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Tennessee, a jury worked over the long weekend and arrived at a verdict in the murder trial of Jason Chen. Eight years ago, in an upscale neighborhood in Los Angeles, celebrity hair stylist Fabio Sementilli was stabbed to death. This week, the trial finally begins for one of the suspects in the case: his wife, Monica. And Karen Read is making headlines again. Plus, how to avoid scammers trying to take advantage of natural disasters. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Andrea Canning catches up with Keith Morrison about his latest episode, “A Little Patch of Perfect.” When wealthy Atlanta lawyer Gary Farris was found dead in a burn pile on his estate in 2018, police wondered if he had fallen into the fire while tending it. But a further investigation revealed a family full of secrets and grudges, which led authorities to believe Gary had been killed by one of his own. Keith and Andrea discuss different theories about the murder and the victim’s reference to Dateline before his death. Plus, Keith shares a podcast-exclusive clip from an interview with the 11th-hour witness whose testimony shook up the killer’s trial. Then, Andrea is joined by one of the episode’s producers, Keith Greenberg, to answer viewer and listener questions from social media. Listen to the full episode of "A Little Patch of Perfect" on Apple: https://apple.co/4hl2FPV Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QHBETHjgUVMjcL4pVRy1Y

After Gary “Big Daddy” Farris mysteriously disappears, his family discovers his remains on their sprawling 10-acre estate. An investigation reveals a family deeply divided by jealousy and greed, but did one of them kill Big Daddy? Keith Morrison 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/3Q5LExs Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2G84LcuPBHP6dxTsU4O9zn

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Tennessee, the defense attorney for a man accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death makes an unexpected admission. In West Virginia, a pharmacist already serving time for scamming her family and friends out of millions is back in court. This time she's accused of murdering her husband. And Alec Baldwin sues the prosecutors on the Rust trial. Plus, a medical examiner discusses the art of investigating cold cases. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Keith Morrison follows a cold case for nearly 10 years, as a father in Hawaii fights to bring his daughter’s killer to justice despite one setback after another.

Twenty-one-year-old Ohio State senior Reagan Tokes was just months away from graduation when she was shot and killed in a public park. Her parents’ heartbreak soon turned to anger as they learned that Reagan’s killer was wearing an ankle monitor during the attack. Andrea Canning reports. In Dateline’s ‘After the Verdict’ series, Andrea Canning sits down with Lisa Tokes to talk about her fight to change the laws in Ohio following her daughter Reagan’s 2017 murder. Available only to Dateline Premium subscribers: https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-unchecked-evil

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. Did a Tennessee mom's search for her missing daughter imperil the prosecution of the man now accused of killing her? In an emotional courtroom, multiple members of an Ohio family are sentenced for their roles in the Pike County massacre. Karen Read's expert witness testifies about dog bites. Plus, what to expect when you're expected -- for jury duty. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j

Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Keith's episode "The Watcher." In 2011, when law student Lauren Giddings vanished in Macon, Georgia, investigators knew they didn't have an ordinary missing person’s case. After finding Lauren’s remains, detectives zeroed in on someone close by who had been watching Lauren all along. Keith and Josh discuss the latest updates in the case, including a surprising courtroom twist when Lauren's killer appealed his conviction. Plus, they answer your social media questions. Listen to the full episode of “The Watcher” on Apple: https://apple.co/4gNGYIy Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37zCx09jSAHmewSqm9hNLA

A recent law school graduate in Georgia with a promising future disappears without a trace. What could have happened? 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/3WbmXTR Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GfJa90n7dIldbXi0ciyQZ

Listen to this week's special lookahead episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast. What's next for music mogul Sean Combs? The latest on the highly-anticipated trial of Bryan Kohberger, the suspected killer of four Idaho college students. Plus, tips on how to stay safe from AI scams. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j

Rod Covlin calls 911 after his young daughter finds his estranged wife, Shele Danishefsky, unconscious in the bathtub. Soon after her mysterious death, Shele’s loved ones would come to suspect that what happened was no accident. Andrea Canning reports.

Dennis Murphy reports on the case of a 26 year-old model and aspiring Playboy Playmate who goes missing after visiting a Miami nightclub with her boyfriend. Within 24 hours of her disappearance, police find her brutally murdered.

Listen to this week's special episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast. Andrea Canning is joined by Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison, and Dennis Murphy to take a look back at the year in true crime. Plus, a roundup of the true-crime moments that went viral in 2024. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j

A coroner arrives at the scene of a car wreck to find a woman dead. He becomes suspicious when he notices unusual markings on her face. Was her death really an accident? Andrea Canning reports.

When a young woman is found dead near a soccer field in Indiana, detectives try to piece together a puzzle that leads them to an unexpected suspect. Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on September 28, 2018.

When a woman is found dead in her home, it's ruled a suicide. But when a new investigation begins, police question if this is a murder case. Will the truth be revealed? Keith Morrison reports.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. The body of missing Ole Miss student and gay activist Jay Lee has never been found, but prosecutors charged his secret lover with his murder. The man pleaded not guilty and last week at his trial, the jury weighed in. In August, a dad took his kayak out to go fishing on Wisconsin's deepest lake. He didn't come home until December. Plus a new charge for alleged Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann, and Vicky Nguyen is back with tips on how to keep your house safe while you're traveling for the holidays. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j

Andrea Canning and Dateline producer Lynn Keller go behind the scenes of their latest episode, “The Man of Many Faces." In 2020, American fugitive Nicholas Rossi tried to evade law enforcement and a slew of criminal charges by faking his own death, fleeing the country, and taking on a new persona. Andrea and Lynn talk about their determination to track him down and what it was like interviewing him. They discuss meeting one of Nick’s accusers and share their reaction to Rossi’s latest explanation for his changing identities. Plus, Andrea shares a clip from her interview with a Glasgow pub owner who thought it was strange the man claiming to be an Irish orphan didn’t know of a famous British dish. Later, they’ll answer your questions from social media. Listen to the full episode of “The Man of Many Faces” on Apple: https://apple.co/3VDNusv Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/62eCH9V6wsnQZqlnV6A2H7

Andrea Canning reports on the dramatic updates in the case of international fugitive Nicholas Rossi, who faked his death. Will the man with multiple identities finally face justice? Andrea Canning and Dateline producer Lynn Keller go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4gCoeer Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00qjvxS0f4SfXpBlzaSpXq

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. What we know about the man suspected of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week in Manhattan. At her sentencing, a Georgia grandmother convicted of murder points the finger at her own son. And, the latest on Lori Vallow Daybell’s legal woes. Plus, Josh Mankiewicz stops by to talk about his latest podcast, "Deadly Mirage." Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j

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

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. A jury in San Francisco begins deliberations in the trial of the accused killer of the Cash App co-founder. And in suburban New Jersey, science takes center stage in the courtroom ahead of the trial of a man accused of killing his own brother and his brother's family. Plus, 15 years after the trial of Amanda Knox, Dennis Murphy reflects on the case. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j

Josh Mankiewicz catches up with Andrea Canning about her episode, “The Room Downstairs.” In March 2011, a suburban New Jersey home was suddenly engulfed in flames. When firefighters entered the basement, they found 59-year-old Robert Cantor dead on a bed. An autopsy revealed that he’d been fatally shot before the fire was set. Andrea and Josh talk about the love triangle that pointed investigators to their prime suspect and the circumstantial case that resulted in his conviction – twice. Plus, Andrea shares two podcast-exclusive interview clips, one from the victim’s best friend and the other from his killer. See the sweater Tung wore during his interview: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ijdpFw5AMm4?feature=share Listen to the full episode of “The Room Downstairs” on Apple: https://apple.co/41vjGSW Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Bp75v2QXrJwaeUlAVO8WJ

Andrea Canning reports on the latest twists and turns in the case in which firefighters discovered a New Jersey man dead in a house fire, but an autopsy revealed he had been shot to death. Andrea Canning and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4irpumh Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5f5ih5mp9jGwNUBO1AAouT

When two teenage cousins, Nicholas Brady and Haile Kifer, don’t show up for Thanksgiving dinner in their hometown of Little Falls, Minnesota, their families fear the worst has happened. Kate Snow reports.

Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning sit down to talk about Andrea’s episode, “The Killer Among Them.” In 1996, Atlanta millionaire Lance Herndon was found bludgeoned to death in his suburban Atlanta home. Investigators took a closer look at Lance’s life and discovered complicated connections that could have led to his murder. Josh and Andrea discuss the various clues left at the crime scene and Andrea shares more of the cat-and-mouse game between detectives and Lance’s killer in the police interview. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions about the episode and Josh gives a preview of his brand-new original podcast series, “Deadly Mirage.” Listen to the full episode of “The Killer Among Them” on Apple: https://apple.co/4isAjoj Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SVdbkBdBC9ZkqktgHUsE1

When millionaire businessman Lance Herndon is found bludgeoned to death in his Atlanta home, the search for his killer reveals no shortage of suspects - or secrets. Andrea Canning reports. Andrea Canning and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3D9IHJ3 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uhewfKDPrFneXQhrZq7r5

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. Tech exec Bob Lee's accused killer takes the stand for three dramatic days in San Francisco. In suburban Denver, dentist James Craig who stands accused of spiking his wife's protein shakes with potassium cyanide is headed to trial. And Susan Smith, convicted of drowning her children 30 years ago, asks for parole. Plus, Vicky Nguyen is back with helpful tips — this time for safe holiday travel. To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander sit down to talk about Andrea’s episode, “Deadly Dance.” In 2020, former ballerina Ashley Benefield claimed she acted in self-defense after fatally shooting her husband, Doug Benefield. But to investigators, the crime scene pointed to one thing – murder. Andrea and Blayne discuss how the name Black Swan became associated with Ashley Benefield’s murder trial. Plus, Dateline producer Rob Buchanan answers viewer and listener questions and shares what he saw in the courtroom. Listen to the full episode of “Deadly Dance” on Apple: https://apple.co/3VByL1h Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6myeltA5eGms87ITZh4Oc1

Dubbed the ‘Black Swan’ case, a former ballerina falls in love with a man 30 years her senior, but when their love story spirals out of control one of them winds up dead. Andrea Canning reports. Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4g8azvJ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PBWoFd5lZN2pLjuSZsaz8

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. After nearly 19 hours of deliberation, there is a verdict in the Delphi murders trial ending a seven-year saga in the small Indiana town. In Minnesota, the man accused of murdering a 26-year-old mother of two learns his fate. Plus, Bryan Kohberger is back in court with his life on the line. And Keith Morrison reflects on the 20th anniversary of Scott Peterson's conviction. Listen to Keith's latest episode on the Peterson case on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/4gvmX8K Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KaFrlMpweeq6WW0sgJuLw To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning sit down to talk about Keith’s episode, “Menendez Brothers: Chance at Freedom.” Thirty-five years ago, Jose and Kitty Menendez were gunned down in the den of their Beverly Hills home. Their sons, Lyle and Erik, were charged with their murders. A media frenzy surrounded the trial which was televised and captured the nation’s attention. Following each of their juries being unable to come to an agreement, the brothers were convicted in a second trial and sentenced to life in prison without parole. The case is back in the news and capturing the attention of a new audience on social media. And now, the outgoing Los Angeles County D.A. has recommended the brothers be resentenced, which – if a judge agrees – would immediately make them eligible for parole. Keith and Andrea discuss public opinion surrounding the case and details that could be considered in a possible resentencing. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions about the episode. Listen to the full episode of “The Menendez Brothers: Chance at Freedom” on Apple: https://apple.co/3VBytrd Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0W8ufgVwDGafjZKrtYhUzh

Keith Morrison reports on the latest developments in the high-profile murder case of Lyle and Erik Menendez that continues to captivate the nation. Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3BAijYl Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4igVe4C1NWWpFIY1pDdH08

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. A prosecutor reveals new details in the disturbing murder of Kentucky restaurant hostess Amber Spradlin. A dramatic conclusion in the longest-running criminal trial in Georgia history as defendant Young Thug makes a surprising decision. The latest from the Delphi murders trial. And, a former secret service agent has tips on how to tell if someone is lying. To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Blayne Alexander and Keith Morrison sit down to discuss his episode, “After the Halloween Party.” Friends and family were at a loss when Karen Swift, a Tennessee mother of four, went missing on October 29th, 2011. It took investigators 6 weeks to find Karen’s body and prosecutors 11 years to charge someone with her murder, but the case is anything but closed. Keith and Blayne talk about the small-town gossip that plagued the investigation in Dyersburg, Tennessee, and the private investigator from out of town who set out to solve the case herself. Then, Keith shares a podcast-exclusive clip from an interview with two of Karen’s neighbors who knew her as a child, and Dateline associate producer Sam Springer joins Blayne to answer viewer and listener questions from social media. Learn about more cases featured in Dateline’s Cold Case Spotlight series here: https://www.nbcnews.com/cold-case-spotlight You can also read the stories of those covered in Dateline’s Missing in America series here: https://www.nbcnews.com/missing-in-america Listen to the full episode of “After the Halloween Party” on Apple: https://apple.co/3ZLYVRC Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dbl1xaIB3Bwm7X6J68Ttq

After a Halloween party at a country club, a wife and mother of four vanishes. Nearly a decade later, a private investigator claims to uncover chilling new clues that turn the town upside down. Keith Morrison 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/41AGQqK Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OkrIjRixwEuU24FrNIean

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. A jury watches video of the police interrogation of the man accused of killing two Indiana school girls in 2017. A few weeks after a Texas mother of four goes missing, her husband and his business partner are behind bars. Was she murdered? And what happens next in the Menendez brothers saga? Plus, safety tips from a former Secret Service agent on what to do if you suspect you're being followed. To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Blayne Alexander and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of Andrea’s latest episode, “Deadly Omission." When Kasi Peek was found shot to death in her bed in 2005, investigators turned their attention to a double homicide from nearly a decade earlier to help catch her killer. Andrea tells Blayne what she learned about love bombing from reporting on this case and plays an extra clip from a police interview with the main suspect about his previous marriages. Later, they answer your questions from social media. Listen to the full episode of “Deadly Omission” on Apple: https://apple.co/41uYegW Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LnfO1J1BNLTNovd6Aswg2 Want to see the shirt Blayne’s husband made? Check it out: https://x.com/DatelineNBC/status/1843663263508378057

A woman's murder shines a light on an unsolved mystery from years earlier. As the connection between the two cases becomes clear, a long-hidden truth surfaces. Could a master manipulator be behind both crimes? Andrea Canning reports. Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4gxPpXX Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EKLtuypXGDjeSWBBod5ok

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. Emotions are running high in a Delphi, Indiana courtroom as the prosecution starts building its case against a man accused of murdering two middle schoolers. Across the country in San Francisco, a star witness takes the stand - the sister of the man charged with the murder of tech mogul, Bob Lee. And, highlights from the testimony of the Florida woman on trial for allegedly leaving her boyfriend to die in a suitcase. Plus, some Halloween safety tips for kids and their parents. To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Blayne Alexander and Andrea Canning discuss Andrea’s episode, “The Night of the Nor’easter.” In 2022, Karen Read was charged with killing her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, by drunkenly backing her car into him in blizzard conditions. She says that never happened, and her defense – that she was being framed as part of a police cover up – gained national attention and sparked demonstrations and protests at the courthouse. Andrea talks about covering Read’s high-profile trial this summer, and what it was like interviewing Read’s defense attorney, Alan Jackson. Later, Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her conversation with one of John O’Keefe’s family members. And Dateline producer Sue Simpson stops by to answer viewer and listener questions from social media. Listen to the full episode of “The Night of the Nor’easter” on Apple: https://apple.co/4g7FIzj Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ERU6L6DZheiXYZUCklTsC

Andrea Canning reports on the latest developments in the high-profile murder trial of Karen Read, who is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, by reversing her car into him after a night out. Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/49ENGh5 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tiT71HDtzjax0L6Y67Jvn

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. Seven years after two middle school girls are found stabbed to death near the banks of an Indiana creek, spawning rumors of a pagan sacrifice, a local man stands trial. Across the country in San Francisco, testimony begins in the case of another stabbing: the 2023 death of tech mogul, Bob Lee. And details from six new civil suits filed against Sean Combs. Plus, Keith Morrison drops by to talk about his latest podcast, "The Man in the Black Mask." To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you episode 1 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.

Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Keith’s episode, “Down the Rabbit Hole.” In 2012, Mary Ann Murphy was found stabbed to death in her Humble, Texas, home. What initially looked like a simple break-in gone wrong, turned out to be something far more complicated. A thorough investigation of the crime led detectives down a path of multiple suspects and a web of lies. Josh and Keith discuss the young lovers at the center of the crime and the puzzling false confession from an innocent man. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions about the episode. Listen to the full episode of “Down the Rabbit Hole” on Apple: https://apple.co/4iydkYK Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6J7xZk93jMhBTje6epC6bG

A 16-year-old calls 911 to report a break-in at her family’s home. When police arrive, they discover her mother has been murdered, launching an investigation that featured a false confession and revealed a dangerous romance. 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/4f8HtLn Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/27flVmIB5sLh5aApJRUq6c

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. On the show, the lead investigator on the Karen Read case comes under scrutiny for his work in another murder investigation. And new details in the case of the West Virginia pharmacist already serving time for fraud who now faces murder charges. Plus, it's Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We talk to an expert about how to help friends in an abusive relationship. To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j Get resources on domestic violence: https://www.thehotline.org/ Learn more about the One Love Foundation: https://www.joinonelove.org/

Josh Mankiewicz talks with Keith Morrison about his episode “Wrong Turns.” When Justin Hilbert’s body was found on the side of the road, investigators never imagined it would take another murder to help them figure out who killed Justin. Josh plays an extra clip for Keith from his interview with the detective who pieced together the complicated murder plot. And Keith has a crime story of his own for Josh. Later, Dateline producers join the show to discuss your social media questions. Listen to the full episode of “Wrong Turns” on Apple: https://apple.co/3ZLn3ns Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kMFzPshkz0Z71P7K6wxHy

Lester Holt reports on how the investigation into the murder of four-year-old Barbara Jean Horn revealed decades of misconduct across Philadelphia’s criminal justice system.

A new father is found dead on the side of a road. Then the shocking stabbing of a young woman in broad daylight leads police on a high speed chase. Investigators wonder: are these two chilling murders connected? Josh Mankiewicz reports. Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3VAdKUS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2D9jzZ9GPw4wUyRaJ88AdG

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. On the show, Sarah Boone is heading to trial in a Florida courtroom, accused of murdering her boyfriend with a suitcase. And the latest details in the prosecution's case against Naresh Bhatt, a Virginia man charged with concealing the dead body of his wife after she vanished from their home this summer. Plus automotive expert Lauren Fix has tips on what to do if you come face to face with a carjacker. To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j

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.

Andrea Canning talks with Josh Mankiewicz about her episode “The Butterfly.” When 21-year-old art student Katelyn Markham suddenly vanished from her Ohio home in the summer of 2011, her friends and family knew something was terribly wrong. It would take more than a decade for her killer to be arrested. Andrea plays Josh an extra clip from her interview with the investigator who cracked the case. And Mankiewicz & Canning, anyone? Josh and Andrea talk about a potential future business endeavor. Listen to the full episode of “The Butterfly” on Apple: https://apple.co/41AGd0m Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pvjVix5qw62v4iqQS9MDp

A young Ohio woman vanishes one summer night, prompting her community to conduct a massive search. When she’s found dead, investigators work to uncover her killer. Andrea Canning reports. Andrea Canning and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4fg0OKT Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qykXFhqW5YqlDPQ4HybMG

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. On this week’s episode, the wiretaps and jailhouse recordings you may not have heard in the case of Donna Adelson, the Florida grandmother accused of masterminding a hit on her ex son-in-law. And, with the alleged killer’s trial around the corner, new details on the case of Bob Lee, the tech executive murdered on the streets of San Francisco. Plus, Vicky Nguyen, NBC’s Senior Consumer Investigative Correspondent has tips on how to avoid becoming one of the millions who fall victim to financial fraud. To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j

Andrea Canning talks to Keith Morrison about his new episode, “The Shadow in the Window.” In 2017, 35-year-old Nada Huranieh was found dead on the ground outside of her Michigan home beneath an open second-story window. Inside the home was a step ladder and cleaning spray. Investigators wondered – was it an accidental fall while cleaning, or something more sinister? Andrea and Keith discuss the family dynamics behind Nada’s tragic death and the security footage that helped detectives crack the case. Later, Keith shares a podcast-exclusive clip from Nada’s divorce attorney and answers viewer and listener questions about the show. Listen to the full episode of “The Shadow in the Window” on Apple: https://apple.co/3D7vvEt Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/45afWzgeA3YDfyP7p5xoGq

A teenager's life is turned upside down when she finds her mother lying on the patio. What initially seems like a fatal accident reveals itself to be something much more disturbing. Keith Morrison 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/3ZOFpnq Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ir1TYmUOkfs4knko0qxFD

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. This week, music legend Sean Combs is arraigned in open court; a Virginia man is charged with killing his wife and a stranger so he could be with the family’s au pair; and a longtime Dateline producer stops by to talk about “The Sing Sing Files”, his book chronicling his decades spent uncovering wrongful convictions. To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3Vx5THG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j

Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Josh’s episode, “The Day Akia Disappeared.” In May 2017, 22-year-old Akia Eggleston vanished in Baltimore, Maryland. She was eight months pregnant with her second child. When she didn’t show up for her baby shower, Akia’s loved ones grew worried and reported her missing. A thorough investigation of Akia’s life revealed a complicated love triangle and a possible motive for murder. Josh and Keith discuss the evidence that led investigators to Akia’s killer and the battle her family faced to ensure the case got media coverage. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions about the episode. Read the Black and Missing Foundation’s best practices guide here: https://www.blackandmissinginc.com/law-enforcement-best-practice-guide/ Listen to all three seasons of Josh’s podcast series Dateline: Missing in America here: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing Read more cases from Dateline’s digital series here: https://www.nbcnews.com/missing-in-america Listen to the full episode of “The Day Akia Disappeared” on Apple: https://apple.co/4g8InsO Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/22KxFxhH6J05IFjeAoFJGg

When a woman who is eight months pregnant vanishes before her own baby shower, her family begins a desperate search. As detectives struggle to unravel the chilling mystery, they wonder: is it a missing persons case, or something far more sinister? Josh Mankiewicz reports. Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3Zu0HWe Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qYRUwlt033mdIxBXomoXQ

Josh Mankiewicz sits down with showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll and Shanola Hampton, lead actor and producer of the hit NBC drama Found, to talk about bringing attention to the missing. Don’t forget to watch Josh’s all-new Dateline this Friday at 10/9c on NBC, and Found premieres Thursday, 10/3 at 10/9c on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

Josh Mankiewicz talks with Dennis Murphy about his episode “Shining Star.” In 2009, criminal defense attorney, Chiquita Tate, was found stabbed to death in her Baton Rouge, Louisiana law office. After an exhaustive investigation, authorities zero in on their suspect. Chiquita’s sister Danita Tate joins the conversation to discuss her advocacy work in educating the community on domestic violence. Josh and Dennis talk Murphy’s Law and how Dateline episodes get their titles. Get resources on domestic violence: https://www.thehotline.org/ Learn more about Juantonja Richmond’s case: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-close-case-two-friends-murdered-georgia-familys-pleas-answers-rcna138033 Listen to the full episode of “Shining Star” on Apple: https://apple.co/3OUqFwU Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3iliz3RhuMzL4Ao9KYOYuC

Hear an exclusive audio excerpt from 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. Warning: This excerpt contains explicit language. Available now wherever books and audiobooks are sold.  For more details and to purchase, follow this link: https://bit.ly/TheSingSingFilesShowcast

A criminal defense attorney is found brutally murdered in her office after working late. The search for the killer takes investigators down a strange and unexpected road. 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/4gtpWPf Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/29M8b8v1hbzIsw7LuoGZkv

Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning discuss Andrea’s episode, “Noises in the Night.” In November 2016, 16-year-old cheerleader Emma Walker was found dead in her Knoxville, Tennessee home. An investigation revealed she was killed by a bullet shot from outside her house that pierced the wall of her bedroom. Andrea and Josh talk about the people who helped investigators bring the killer to justice – his own friends – and reflect on what parents can do to protect their teens from toxic relationships. Later, Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with two of Emma’s friends. Plus, Josh and Andrea answer viewer and listener questions from social media. Listen to the full episode of “Noises in the Night” on Apple: https://apple.co/4gvsbBG Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PFfp8nRDdewN9EoioWqMW

A community in Knoxville, TN, is shaken when a popular high school student is found murdered in her bed. Two students who helped police solve the case speak to Andrea Canning. Andrea Canning and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3BnDNaV Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6y1E1oAYl6emzbdAcjlC7B

Dennis Murphy talks with Josh Mankiewicz about his episode, “Stone-Cold.” In 2016 when 45-year-old Nick Morelos was found shot to death in his Tucson, Arizona bedroom, investigators wondered if this hard-charging boss rubbed someone at work the wrong way. What investigators uncovered was a web of complicated relationships that they had to untangle to find Nick’s killer. Later, Josh shares an exclusive clip from his interview with Pima County Sheriff’s Det. Jennifer Garcia, about a key piece of evidence not admissible at trial. Plus, Dennis and Josh are joined by Dateline producer Chetna Joshi to answer view and listener social media questions. Listen to the full episode of “Stone-Cold” on Apple: https://apple.co/41u4ZPP Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ACc7Yf9BVjzfp1lcP7nh2