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Utah mom and grief author Kouri Richins stands trial for her husband's murder. In Florida, a jury hears unusual eyewitness testimony in a football player's murder. Plus, Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and another mother's cold case.

A Michigan jury watches bodycam of a suspected killer talking to police. Twenty years after the murder of a star college football player, his teammate stands trial. And how to stay safe in stadiums.

The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. Defense attorney grills murder victim's boyfriend in court. Plus, a 30-year-old ice skating scandal.

Husband accused of love triangle murders learns his fate. Former Olympic snowboarder is arrested for allegedly running drug empire. Plus, catfishing red flags from a cybersecurity expert.

Husband accused of catfishing murders tells jury his story of affair. 25 years after law student's murder, her alleged killer heads to trial. Plus, how to investigate a murder when there's no body.

Husband accused of killing Texas realtor wife. Jury hears angry call from murdered brother. And Kennedy cousin speaks out for first time in new podcast on Martha Moxley cold case.

Police say surgeon's car connects him to murder of his ex-wife and her husband. Au pair tells jury about a murder plot involving a fetish website. Plus, what you need to know about 911.

Police share security video clue in mysterious double murder. A Georgia widow, accused of killing her husband, stands trial for the third time. Plus, an arson investigator talks crime scenes.

Prosecutors seek the death penalty for Pam Hupp. A Utah widow who allegedly poisoned her husband is heading to trial. Her defense raises alarms about a key witness. Plus, how to level up your home security.

Keith, Josh, Blayne, and Lester join Andrea to talk about covering crime in 2025 and some of their favorite interviews.

Nick Reiner charged with famous parents' double murder. Brian Walshe learns his fate in murder trial. Plus, a twisted tale of stalking, arson and murder.

The lover of a woman allegedly murdered by her art swindler husband testifies. Daughter suspects her own father in the murder of her mother. Now, police do too. When do jurors break the rules?

The bold defense of the art swindler accused of murder. A college student enters a surprise plea on the eve of his murder trial. And the reality star on a mission to help the wrongfully convicted.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

A Texas woman is set to face trial for allegedly poisoning her husband. A retrial for a California man. Plus, Dateline is hitting the road this weekend — and we've got a sneak peek.

Paul Caneiro, accused of murdering his brother and his brother's entire family, wants out of jail. Florida prosecutors publish all-new evidence in the Jared Bridegan case.

A jury decides Donna Adelson's fate. A woman accused of murder flips on her family. Plus, when should a defendant testify?

The defense of Donna Adelson, the grandmother accused of orchestrating a murder plot, presents its case. A judge weighs cutting edge DNA in the Rex Heuermann case . Plus, a mom on a cross-country caravan trip brings awareness to her daughter's murder.

Two of Donna Adelson's children testify for the prosecution. A missing California woman's husband is indicted for murder. Plus, a former prosecutor on DNA.

A Georgia teenager is charged with killing her mother and stepfather. An accused killer's defense team wants crime scene evidence tested. And a look at how investigators prepare for police interrogations.

In Florida, Donna Adelson's trial for an alleged murder-for-hire plot is about to begin. After an international manhunt, Nicholas Rossi stands trial in Utah. Plus, how to make a digital go bag.

Gearing up for another blockbuster trial in the Karen Read courthouse. After a years-long quest, parents watch two men face charges for daughter's murder. Dos and Don'ts from a real-life CSI.

James Craig was accused of poisoning his wife Angela. Newly-revealed evidence in the so-called "Gilbert Goons" case. And the latest on Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice and the Department of Justice.

Families of slain Idaho students confront their killer in court. Surprising testimony at dentist's murder trial. And the unusual traffic stop at the heart of a Wisconsin murder trial.

Security video is shown at the murder trial of a Colorado dentist. In the D.C. suburbs, a local police department is at odds over the evidence Brendan Banfield catfished a man to lure him to his death. Plus, a scam involving fake cops.

The jury delivers a verdict in the Crystal Rogers case. An Iowa farmer's wife on trial for murder. Plus, Josh Mankiewicz goes down memory lane for Season 4 of Missing in America.

Bryan Kohberger takes a plea deal. The prosecution's case in Crystal Rogers' murder trial. Plus, all about the Turquoise Alert.

After more than 13 hours of deliberation, the jury came back with a split verdict: not guilty on RICO conspiracy, not guilty on two counts of sex trafficking, guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

After two hours of instructions from Judge Subramanian -- including how to gauge the credibility of witnesses and a reminder to not google anything -- the jury began deliberating.

Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo argued that Cassie Ventura was the winner of her relationship with Combs. "She is sitting somewhere in the world with $30 million," he said. "He's in jail."

"He won't take no for an answer," said prosecutor Christy Slavik. She said it over and over during a summation that lasted more than four hours.

A Colorado mom disappeared five years ago. Now, her husband is arrested for her murder. Again. A long-awaited murder trial begins in Kentucky. Plus, can age progression photos help find missing kids?

Today, after calling 34 witnesses over six weeks, federal prosecutors rested their case. After that, the defense put on their case. It took them only a half an hour. They called no witnesses.

In the last days of the trial, the prosecution played more videos of the sexual encounters at the center of the case. And the defense announced it won't be calling any witnesses at all.

Brendan Paul testified he was arrested last spring because he was covering for Combs. Plus, the defense attorney who turned down Combs's case rates both legal teams' performance so far.

After four days of jury deliberations, Karen Read learns her fate. An abrupt end to a murder trial in South Carolina. And how to avoid tariff scams.

The day began with the judge interrogating both legal teams over the source of a leak. It ended with a closed-door discussion about a new juror issue. In between, receipts and text messages.

The prosecution called a paralegal and an investigator to introduce messages of all kinds between Combs's chief of staff, his other employees, his ex-girlfriends -- and him.

Another personal assistant of Combs was called. He testified that he set up -- and cleaned up -- "hotel nights," but on cross said that he never saw "Jane" hesitant to participate or appear unhappy afterward.

Both sides have played voice messages Combs sent this witness over the course of their three-year relationship. They're trickling out to the press as exhibits are released days later.

Karen Read's defense winds down. A former sheriff's deputy in the Betsy Faria case faces charges. And updates on Dan Serafini and Lori Vallow Daybell.

Defense attorney Teny Geragos pushed "Jane," who's testifying under a pseudonym, on her repeated choice to stay with Combs despite sexual performances that she says she was coerced to join.

The second witness using a pseudonym said on the stand that she "currently" loves Combs, even after telling her story of a brutal beating at his hands just one year ago.

On Monday the second anonymous witness read out loud texts she sent Combs after reading Cassie Ventura's 2023 lawsuit: "It makes me sick how three pages, word for word, is exactly my experience."

A second anonymous witness testified that Combs pushed her to perform with a succession of commercial sex workers. She also said she carried drugs on cross country flights at his request.

The woman called Victim-2 in the government's third superseding indictment -- she's using a pseudonym to testify -- was dating him until his arrest last fall. She alleges he coerced her into a version of the sexual performances Cassie Ventura has testified about.

Karen Read's defense makes its case for a second time. Josh Mankiewicz shares updates on the case of Michigan grandmother Dee Ann Warner. And a courtroom sketch artist on her unique work.

Combs's team has said the allegation is "baseless," but the witness -- a friend of Cassie Ventura's -- also testified that Combs once got close to her face and said, "I'm the devil and I could kill you."

A man who worked security at the hotel where Sean Combs was caught on video beating Cassie Ventura testified that Combs paid $100,000 for what he thought was the only copy of it.

The defense continued hammering "Mia," who worked as Sean Combs's assistant and is now testifying under a pseudonym. She testified that she told no one about her assault allegations until June of 2024 because she was "terrified and brainwashed."

The prosecution showed texts their witness sent saying she was having "night terrors" about her boss, but the defense showed Instagram posts where she said she loved him.

A woman who worked as Combs's personal assistant testified -- under the pseudonym "Mia" -- that he once had her work five days straight with no sleep, and that he sexually assaulted her.

The first of three men charged in a missing mom's death is now on trial. The prosecution in the Karen Read case calls its final witness. Plus, when lawyers can -- and can't -- object.

Combs's defense team objected to prosecution questions about fingerprint evidence from Kid Cudi's Hollywood Hills home that was destroyed in the custody of the LAPD. But the judge refused to call a mistrial.

Diddy's longtime employee says she was subjected to five days of lie detector tests conducted by a man who said, "If you fail these tests, they're going to throw you in the East River."

The artist and onetime romantic rival of Combs testified that a jealous Combs broke into his house and unwrapped his Christmas presents. Combs has denied the allegation.

Dan Serafini, a former MLB pitcher, is on trial for murder. A new expert witness shares unseen data from Karen Read's car to bolster prosecution case. Plus, what to know about anonymous witnesses.

Dr. Dawn Hughes testified about the reasons victims stay in abusive relationships. She was cross-examined by a new addition to the defense team -- this brings Combs's attorney total to nine.

For two years, David James ran errands for the head of Bad Boy. And then one day, he says, he was the driver when Combs went looking for his longtime rival Suge Knight -- with three handguns in his lap.

The former Danity Kane member endured a tough cross-examination. And a woman who was close to Cassie for almost 20 years says the two of them no longer speak.

The jury heard Combs' ex-girlfriend's voice on an angry audio recording played by the defense. She testified to drug use in their relationship -- on both sides -- and her lawyer spoke outside court.

The defense showed Combs's ex-girlfriend texts where she appeared to be a willing participant in drug-fueled sex acts. She testified that in the early days of their relationship she wanted to make him happy, but later feared his anger if she said no.

A judge has resentenced the Menendez brothers. An investigator in the Karen Read trial testifies. And emotional testimony in Harvey Weinstein's retrial.

Combs's ex-girlfriend testifies that he used recordings of the sexual performances he allegedly directed her in as leverage to keep her from leaving him, and the jury was shown stills from those videos.

On day two of testimony, the defense cross-examines a man who took part in "freak offs" and the prosecution calls their star witness.

Chloe Melas describes the mood in the courtroom on the first day of testimony. The prosecution calls a hotel security guard and a man who took part in the sexual performances Combs called freak offs.

Keith Morrison shares new reporting on the murders of four Idaho college students. The jury hears Karen Read's angry and explicit voicemails. And jury selection at Sean Combs's trial.

New evidence in the retrial of the woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend. In Ohio, an accused arsonist is arrested for murder. And pre-trial news for Sean Combs and Bryan Kohberger.

Opening statements in the second trial of the woman accused of running over her police officer boyfriend. And news in the cases of Scott Peterson and Harvey Weinstein.

The jury at Lori's trial on conspiracy to murder charges hears her phone calls with an insurance agent. A jury is seated for the Karen Read retrial. Plus, updates on the case against Rex Heuermann.

After nearly 40 days of testimony, the Monica Sementilli case goes to the jury. At her latest trial, Lori Vallow Daybell is acting as her own attorney. Plus, updates on Karen Read's retrial and Sean Combs' latest charges.

The prosecution's case in the retrial of a woman accused of setting her husband on fire. In Hawaii, a doctor allegedly tried to push his wife off a cliff. And Lori Vallow Daybell is representing herself.

A decision in North Dakota and a retrial gets underway for a Michigan woman accused of setting her husband on fire and running him over with her van. Plus, the star of Happy Face on playing a serial killer.

Monica Sementilli's former lover takes the stand for the defense in her murder trial. The leader of an alleged vegan cult known as the Zizians will be in court next week. Plus, a new scam known as pig butchering.

Unsealed court filings reveal chilling messages sent between the roommates of the murdered Idaho students. And an upstate New York family is asking why the arrest of their daughter's suspected killer took so long.

A star witness takes the stand in Monica Sementilli's trial. A closer look at the defense strategy of murder defendant Dana Chandler. And how to avoid getting scammed when you book your next vacation.

An officer goes undercover with an alleged killer in the Hollywood hair stylist case. A woman's third murder trial in three decades is underway -- and she's representing herself. Plus, the latest on a new texting scam.

Prosecutors accuse a dentist of plotting a murder-for-hire scheme from behind bars. A man on trial for murdering his wife's ex-lover tells the jury his marriage was solid. And Keith gives a preview of his podcast series, "Murder in the Moonlight".

The brother of a Florida man accused of murder comes under suspicion. After a young woman's death, her parents press officials to take a second look. And jurors who question witnesses.

A deadly shootout near the Canadian border puts some young vegans on federal investigators' radar. And JonBenét Ramsey's father talks to the new Boulder police chief.

Natalie Cochran's kids take the stand. A Hawaii man accused of murdering his wife's lover stands trial -- again. And defense attorneys in the Idaho student murders case go on the attack.

A dramatic end to the trial of the man accused of killing Jasmine Pace. Prosecutors say a Los Angeles woman conspired to kill her celebrity hair stylist husband. Plus, the latest on the Tupac murder case.

A Tennessee man admits to killing his girlfriend but says he was provoked. In West Virginia, opening statements in a case that mixes a Ponzi scheme with a murder. Plus, the art of investigating cold cases.

Did a Tennessee mom's search imperil the trial of her daughter's accused killer? A mother and son are sentenced for their roles in the Pike County massacre. And how to handle a jury summons.

NBC News's Chloe Melas and Laura Jarrett on Combs's civil suits and criminal trial, and Dateline producer Shane Bishop on the legal proceedings in the Idaho college students murder.

Keith, Josh and Dennis join Andrea to talk about covering crime in 2024 and some Dateline fun facts. Which correspondent was first to join the show?

After an Ole Miss student disappeared in 2022, his secret lover was charged with his murder. He says he didn't do it and last week a jury weighed in. Plus, a sentencing in Minnesota and a long-awaited verdict in San Francisco.

The alleged shooter of healthcare exec is in custody. At her sentencing, a Georgia grandmother convicted of murder points the finger at her own son. And Josh Mankiewicz stops by to talk about his latest podcast, "Deadly Mirage."

The fate of the accused killer of a Cash App co-founder is now in a jury's hands. And in suburban New Jersey, an innovative method to analyze DNA is being challenged in court, with ramifications for the whole state.