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Episodes (82)
An amusement park murder. An aspiring beauty queen's murder. Plus, a detective's documentary.
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...
Talking Dateline: A Perfect Spring Morning
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...
A Perfect Spring Morning
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...
Preview: “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy”
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...
Mark Sievers fights death sentence. Miami model accused of murder. Plus, John Wayne Gacy mini-series.
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...
Talking Dateline: The Prince, The Whiz Kid, & The Millionaire
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,...
The Prince, The Whiz Kid & The Millionaire
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...
Lester...
4 - The Reckoning
Days before Robert Roberson's scheduled execution, his lawyer scrambles to save his life. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals weighs in.
3 - A Date to Die
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.
2 - “I’m Astonished”
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.
1 - Nikki
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...
A verdict in Texas. Inside Sean Combs’ sentencing. Plus, a look at a looming execution.
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.
Talking Dateline: The Bucket Hat Mystery
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...
The Bucket Hat Mystery
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...
Dateline Presents: The Last Appeal
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...
In this series, Lester Holt takes...
Sarah Hartsfield's trial begins. A mistrial in Mississippi. Plus, how to avoid spam texts and calls.
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...
Talking Dateline: The Phantom
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....
The Phantom
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.
Introducing: The Last Appeal
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...
In this series, Lester Holt takes listeners...
A woman allegedly kills her fifth husband. A hookah bar owner on trial again. Plus, a Dateline LIVE preview
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...
Talking Dateline: The Betrayal of Sandra Birchmore
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...
The Betrayal of Sandra Birchmore
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...
Lester Holt and Andrea...
Arson and alleged fratricide in New Jersey. New 911 calls in Microsoft employee murder. And sentencing murderers.
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....
Talking Dateline: The Night of the Audition
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...
The Night of the Audition
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...
What's next for the Adelsons? A family murder plot in Utah. Plus, should defendants testify?
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...
Talking Dateline: Secrets of Exam Room 9
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...
Introducing: Deadly Engagement
Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Deadly Engagement an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Josh Mankiewicz.
It’s the story of Denita Smith, a...
It’s the story of Denita Smith, a...
Secrets of Exam Room 9
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.
The family matriarch’s defense. A landmark decision in the Gilgo Beach murders case. And a mom hits the road seeking justice.
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...
Talking Dateline: Under a Full Moon
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...
Under a Full Moon
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...
Blayne Alexander and Keith Morrison go behind the...
The Adelson children take the stand. A missing woman's husband is arrested. And a deep dive on DNA.
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...
The Last Dance
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.
Secrets & Lies
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.
A TikTok teen charged with murder. A defense team requests evidence testing. Plus, interrogation tactics.
17 year old Sarah Grace Patrick is accused of gunning down her mother and stepfather in Georgia. The defense team of the man accused of killing UNC Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012 has...
Talking Dateline: In a Lonely Place
Blayne Alexander sits down with Keith Morrison to talk about his episode, "In a Lonely Place,” about the disappearance of Chris Smith, a California entrepreneur who vanished in June 2010. For months,...
In a Lonely Place
After California entrepreneur Chris Smith abruptly leaves his business, his family initially believes he is traveling the world until the shocking truth comes to light. Keith Morrison reports.
A grandmother's trial is set to start. An international fugitive faces a jury. And digital go bags.
After more than a decade, Donna Adelson, the matriarch of a prominent Florida family, is about to go on trial for murder. International fugitive Nicholas Rossi stands trial in a Utah courtroom after...
Talking Dateline: Open Water
Blayne Alexander sits down with Josh Mankiewicz and Dateline producer Michelle Madigan to discuss their episode, “Open Water.” When Micki Kanesaki’s ex-husband Lonnie Kocontes invited her on a...
Open Water
A romantic Mediterranean cruise, intended to rekindle the love between Micki Kanesaki and her ex-husband, turns into a tragedy when she vanishes. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
The Michael Proctor files. Parents of murdered daughter want answers. And behind the scenes with a CSI.
Prosecutors at the Norfolk County Superior Court in Massachusetts share new details in the murder case against disgraced art salesman Brian Walshe, just two months after they finished one of the...
Talking Dateline: The Intruder
Dennis Murphy and Andrea Canning sit down to talk about Andrea’s episode “The Intruder,” about a violent 2014 home invasion in Saco, Maine, that left Rachel Owens fighting for her life. Rachel...
The Intruder
When a violent home invasion rocks a small town in Maine, local police and the FBI launch a complex investigation that spans three states. Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 2,...
A verdict in the Colorado dentist trial. An epidemic of teen violence in a Phoenix suburb. Plus, Ghislaine Maxwell and the Epstein files.
James Craig was accused of poisoning his wife Angela, and then trying to orchestrate a cover up from behind bars. A 16-year-old's death after a house party has created a sprawling -- and slow-moving...
Talking Dateline: Out There in the Dark
Blayne Alexander and Dennis Murphy sit down to discuss Dennis’s episode “Out There in the Dark.” After Brandy Daniels was found gunned down inside her car in the driveway of her home in Zanesville,...
Out There in the Dark
In this Dateline classic, Dennis Murphy reports on the mysterious death of a young mother in Ohio and the ensuing investigation that spans years and multiple states. Originally aired on NBC on January...
Bryan Kohberger's sentencing. Dentist's girlfriend takes the stand. And a Wisconsin 30-year old cold case.
In Idaho, families of the University of Idaho students murdered in their beds confront their killer Bryan Kohberger with words of anger and defiance, paying tribute to their loved ones. In Colorado,...
Talking Dateline: Secrets of the Sliding Door
Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison sit down to discuss Keith’s episode “Secrets of the Sliding Door.” When beloved Staten Island teacher Simeonette “Sissy” Mapes-Crupi was found murdered in her home,...
Secrets of the Sliding Door
After a beloved teacher is found murdered in her home on New York’s Staten Island, investigators uncover cracks in her seemingly idyllic life and unearth her killer. Keith Morrison reports.
Josh...
Josh...
A dentist on trial for poisoning his wife. And detectives' doubts about the case of a Virginia dad accused of conspiring with his au pair.
In Colorado, security video takes center stage at the murder trial of dentist James Craig. In the D.C. suburbs, a dramatic pre-trial hearing in the case of Brendan Banfield, accused of plotting to...
Secrets of Lake Seminole
Dennis Murphy reports on the case of a man who disappeared after a duck hunting trip in Florida.
What Happened to Sophie Reeder? Preview Dateline: Missing in America Season 4
Hey Dateline fans, we’re sharing with you a special preview of the final episode of an all-new season of Dateline: Missing in America. Josh Mankiewicz reports on the disappearance of Sophie Reeder, a...
Sean Combs: The Insiders Speak
Andrea Canning speaks to insiders and reports on the verdict in the Sean Combs trial.
A verdict in Kentucky's "trial of the decade." Snapchat messages on the stand. Plus, Josh Mankiewicz drops by.
In Kentucky, emotions ran high as the jury returned a verdict in the Crystal Rogers murder case a decade after she disappeared. In Iowa, Snapchat messages take center stage at the trial of a woman...
Talking Dateline: Twisted Tale
Blayne Alexander talks with Josh Mankiewicz about his episode, “Twisted Tale.” In March 2015, Aaron Quinn called the Vallejo Police Department to report that someone had broken into his home, drugged...
What Happened to Nancy Snow? Preview Dateline: Missing in America Season 4
Hey Dateline fans, here’s a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 4. Josh Mankiewicz tells the story of 44-year-old Nancy Snow, a Republican National Committee...
Twisted Tale
An abduction appears to have been a hoax until a similar case pops up. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
Josh Mankiewicz and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking...
Josh Mankiewicz and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking...
Bryan Kohberger's bombshell plea. A double prosecution in Kentucky. Plus, a verdict for Sean Combs.
In Idaho, Bryan Kohberger faces a judge and the families of the students he murdered as he pleads guilty. In Kentucky, the prosecution calls more than a dozen witnesses in the case of a murdered mom...
Sean Combs: The verdict.
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...
Talking Dateline: Cape Fear
Josh Mankiewicz catches up with Dateline producer Shane Bishop about their classic episode, “Cape Fear.” Young mother Allison Jackson Foy went missing after leaving a Wilmington, North Carolina bar...
What happened to Tiffany Reid? Preview Dateline: Missing in America Season 4
Hey Dateline fans, here’s a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 4. In ‘Through the Cracks,’ Josh Mankiewicz reports on the disappearance of 16-year-old Tiffany...
Cape Fear
In this Dateline classic, one woman disappears, and two sets of bones are found near Wilmington, North Carolina. Is one suspect to blame for both deaths? Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on...
Sean Combs: The jury gets the case.
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.
Sean Combs: The defense’s closing and the prosecution's rebuttal.
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."
Sean Combs: The prosecution's closing argument.
"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.
Husband arrested for murder - again. Kentucky's "trial of the decade." Plus, age-progression images.
In Colorado, Barry Morphew is arrested for the second time for the murder of his wife, Suzanne, who disappeared on Mother’s Day in 2020. In Bowling Green, Kentucky, two men go on trial for the murder...
Talking Dateline: Center of the Storm
Blayne Alexander sits down with Andrea Canning to talk about her latest episode, “Center of the Storm.” The 2024 trial of Karen Read garnered national attention as she fought allegations that in...
Sean Combs: Prosecution and defense rest.
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.
What happened to Roy Whited? Preview Dateline: Missing in America Season 4
Hey Dateline fans, here’s a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 4. In ‘Mystery on Lovejoy Road,’ Josh Mankiewicz tells the story of the mysterious disappearance...
Center of the Storm
Andrea Canning reports on the verdict in the retrial of Karen Read in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking...
Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking...
Sean Combs: The jury watches more Freak Off videos.
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.
Sean Combs: The last personal assistant and an interview with Joe Tacopina.
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.
Verdict day in Karen Read's second trial. A courtroom twist in South Carolina. And tariff scammers.
In Dedham, Massachusetts Karen Read's supporters gather outside the courthouse as the verdict is read. In a suburb of Charleston, SC, the retrial of a jeweler accused of killing his wife is stopped in...
Talking Dateline: Secrets in the Mist
Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy sit down to talk about Keith’s classic episode "Secrets in the Mist.” Nearly 30 years after a young mother by the name of Carol Lubahn went missing from her California...
Sean Combs: "Someone is lying."
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.
What happened to Teekah Lewis? Preview Dateline: Missing in America Season 4
Hey Dateline fans, here’s a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 4. In ‘Taking Teekah,’ Josh Mankiewicz delves into the disappearance of 2-year-old Teekah Lewis,...
Secrets in the Mist
In this Dateline classic, Carol Lubahn, a beautiful young mother of two, suddenly vanishes. Not long after, her husband reports some strange activity at their house. Keith Morrison reports. Originally...
Sean Combs: Kristina Khorram’s texts.
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.
Sean Combs: Kanye makes an appearance.
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...
Sean Combs: "Jane's" last day and more Combs recordings.
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.
The final days of Karen Read's retrial. The Pam Hupp saga continues. Plus, jury instructions.
Karen Read's retrial is entering its final days, but the drama in the courtroom shows no sign of slowing down. New charges for a former sheriff’s deputy in the Betsy Faria case. Updates in the cases...
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