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Dateline: True Crime Weekly
A weekly news podcast for the true crime junkie, from the true crime experts you’ve come to trust. Every Thursday Dateline correspondent Andrea Canning and her guests dive into the biggest crime stories of the week, bringing you the latest on trials and investigations around the country. Whether she’s talking to reporters fresh from the courthouse, NBC News legal analysts or a Dateline team in the field, she’s got fresh insights and behind-the-scenes scoops. Stay up to date and in the know with Andrea and her guests as they listen in on court proceedings, swap story tips and dissect cases. And you never know when Josh Mankiewicz or Keith Morrison might drop in.
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- True Crime chart
- #200
- Episodes
- 162
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 34 min
- On air since
- 2024
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
162 episodes, newest first
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34 min
Verdict in UNC student trial. Influencer's alleged conspiracy to murder. Plus, handwriting analysis.
Episode 158
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In North Carolina, the jury reaches a verdict in the trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares, accused of the rape and murder of college student Faith Hedgepeth. In Los Angeles, influencer Gabbie Gonzalez comes face-to-face with her ex-boyfriend, Jack Avery, during an emotional custody hearing. Prosecutors say she plotted with her father and another ex-boyfriend to have him killed. And updates on the Sandra Birchmore trial and the Alexander brothers' sentencing. Plus, an expert on handwriting analysis in court – just how accurate is it?
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35 min
Sandra Birchmore's texts. Arrest in "The People's Court" cold case. Plus, job scams.
Episode 157
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In Massachusetts, text messages take center stage at the trial of Matthew Farwell, the former Stoughton police officer accused of murdering pregnant teacher's aide Sandra Birchmore. In Orlando, Florida, police make an arrest in a 15-year-old cold case -- the disappearance of mom-of-three Michelle Parker, who went missing after appearing on the reality TV show "The People's Court" with her ex-fiancé. In Dateline Round Up, news in the O.J. Simpson and Alex Murdaugh cases. Plus, job scams targeting college students.
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/
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37 min
Sandra Birchmore's alleged killer on trial. UNC student murder case. Plus, campus safety.
Episode 156
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In Massachusetts, former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell is on trial for the alleged murder of 23-year-old pregnant teacher's aide Sandra Birchmore. His defense attorney says she died by suicide. In North Carolina, prosecutors are trying the man they say killed University of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth 14 years ago. Her roommate faces tough questions from the defense. In Dateline Round Up, updates in the case of Lee Gilley, the man accused of killing his pregnant wife and fleeing to Italy. And trial continues for Naresh Bhatt, accused of killing his wife in Northern Virginia. Plus, resources for students who experience crime on campus.
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/.
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41 min
Crisis at Cornell. Husband on trial for missing wife's murder. Plus, "The Widower" documentary.
Episode 155
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In New York State, tensions escalate on Cornell campus over allegations of sexual assault at the Chi Phi fraternity house in 2024. In Virginia, young nurse and mother Mamta Bhatt went missing two years ago. Her husband is now on trial for her alleged murder. In Ohio, former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn, convicted of murdering his wife, Ashley, speaks at his sentencing. His daughters' letters to him were read in court. Plus, Dateline Senior Investigative Producer Dan Slepian discusses new Netflix documentary, "The Widower: ‘Til Death Do Us Part."
Listen to the latest episode of "Before & After with Lester Holt": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-after-with-lester-holt/id6806378137
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/.
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37 min
Bombshell witness at American Idol murder trial. Lindsay Clancy back in court. Plus, Cornell lawsuit.
Episode 154
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In Ohio, former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn is accused of murdering his wife and staging the scene to look like a break-in. His 24-year-old former lover took the stand against him before the jury delivered its verdict. In Delphi, Indiana, Richard Allen was convicted of the 2017 murders of teens Abigail Williams and Liberty German. His defense is now asking for a new trial. In Dateline Round Up, updates in the case of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother whose trial for killing her three children ended in a hung jury.Questions hang over Cornell University as prosecutors re-open their investigation into a student’s allegations of sexual assault. Plus, a veteran K9 handler breaks down how police dogs help investigate crimes.
Listen to the latest episodes of the Dateline podcast, "Before & After with Lester Holt": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-after-with-lester-holt/id6806378137
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/.
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38 min
Former American Idol contestant on trial. Plastic surgeon allegedly murders lawyer. Plus, AI scams.
Episode 153
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In Ohio, former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn is accused of killing his wife, Ashley, and staging the scene to look like a home break-in. Prosecutors reveal their theory of his motive – another woman. In Florida, plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski stands trial for the alleged murder of lawyer Steven Cozzi, who disappeared in 2023. Kosowski chose to represent himself in court. In Dateline Round Up, a major development in the case of Nolan Wells, a Mississippi teen who was found dead after a Fourth of July boat trip with friends, and updates in the murder case of University of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth, who was killed in her apartment in 2012. Plus, NBC News Chief Consumer Investigative Correspondent Vicky Nguyen discusses social media scams that use generative AI.
Listen to new Dateline premium podcast "Before & After with Lester Holt": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-after-with-lester-holt/id6806378137
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com.
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35 min
Alleged eye drop murder. A divorce attorney accused of murder. Plus, criminal investigations at sea.
Episode 152
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In North Carolina, Joshua Hunsucker is accused of killing his wife, Stacy, by poisoning her with eye drops in 2019. He now faces new charges including witness intimidation. In Ohio, a flurry of defense motions in the case of divorce attorney Gregory Moore charged with the murder of his client Aliza Sherman in 2013. Prosecutors say Moore fatally stabbed her because he was not prepared to take her case to trial. In Dateline Round Up, controversy continues in the case of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who says she killed her three children while suffering from postpartum psychosis. Singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, faces a civil lawsuit for allegedly killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Updates in the case of Nick Reiner, accused of murdering his parents, Hollywood director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner. Plus, a Coast Guard special agent breaks down how crime scene investigations work on a boat.
Listen to Dateline’s newest original podcast series, "Before & After with Lester Holt": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-after-with-lester-holt/id6806378137
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/.
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33 min
What's next for Lindsay Clancy? A teen's murder on cruise ship. Plus, does the insanity defense work?
Episode 151
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In Massachusetts, the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy comes to an end after lengthy jury deliberations. What happens next for the 36-year-old mother and former nurse who says she killed her three children while suffering from postpartum psychosis? Eighteen-year-old Anna Kepner was found dead on a cruise ship last November. The Florida teen’s stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, is now heading to trial in connection to her murder. In Dateline Round Up, Barry Morphew, the Colorado man accused of killing his wife, Suzanne, is back in court for other alleged legal troubles before his trial. An update in the case of Microsoft employee Jared Bridegan, who was allegedly killed by a hitman hired by his ex-wife, Shanna Gardner, and her husband,Mario Fernandez Saldana. Plus, NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos explains how the insanity defense works.
Follow Dateline’s newest podcast, "Before & After with Lester Holt": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-after-with-lester-holt/id6806378137
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/.
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33 min
Verdict watch in a mother's murder trial. A firefighter's killer wife. Plus, extraditions 101.
Episode 150
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In Massachusetts, a jury is deliberating the fate of Lindsay Clancy, a mother who says she was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children. After California fire captain Rebecca Marodi was stabbed to death by her wife, Yolanda, investigators uncovered Yolanda's troubling past. In Dateline Round Up, there's a verdict in the murder trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis, accused of orchestrating the 1996 Las Vegas shooting that killed rap legend Tupac Shakur. Courtroom surprise in the case of singer D4vd, accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. And updates in the case of Bryan Kohberger, the man convicted of killing four University of Idaho students. Plus, expert breaks down the extradition process.
This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for more resources.
Listen to season 5 of the Dateline: Missing in America podcast: https://swap.fm/l/miafdlw.
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/.
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34 min
Showdown in mom's murder trial. Verdict in Microsoft employee murder. Plus, what is postpartum psychosis?
Episode 149
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In Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney grills final prosecution witnesses after they testify that she knew right from wrong when she killed her children. In Florida, a verdict has been reached in the trial of Mario Fernandez Saldana, a man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of his wife's ex-husband, Microsoft employee Jared Bridegan. In Dateline Round Up, the trial is underway for Duane "Keefe D" Davis, accused of orchestrating the 1996 shooting that killed rap legend Tupac Shakur. Donna Adelson, the Florida grandmother convicted of murdering her former son-in-law FSU law professor, Dan Markel, is asking for a new trial. Plus, a psychiatrist breaks down postpartum psychosis.
This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for more resources.
Listen to season 5 of the Dateline: Missing in America podcast: https://swap.fm/l/miafdlw.
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com.Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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35 min
Lindsay Clancy’s defense. Luigi Mangione’s bombshell courtroom confession. Plus, ghost guns.
Episode 148
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In Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy is on trial for allegedly murdering her three children. Her family and former colleagues testify for the defense. In New York, Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, while his lawyers seek to have the state murder case dismissed. In Dateline Round Up, Alex Murdaugh appears for a preliminary hearing ahead of his retrial for the murders of his wife and son. Plus, the trial begins for one of three people accused in the ambush murder of 33-year-old father Jared Bridegan. And an expert explains ghost guns and how they can complicate investigations.
This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for more resources.
Listen to season 5 of the Dateline: Missing in America podcast: https://swap.fm/l/miafdlw
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/
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36 min
A mother's mind before killings. Audio recording of missing mom. Plus, rap lyrics as evidence.
Episode 147
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In Massachusetts, young mom Lindsay Clancy is on trial for allegedly murdering her three children. Her psychiatrist testifies about her mental state before killings. In California, Tyler McCain is accused of killing his wife, Nikki, who went missing in 2024 after filing a domestic violence report against him. In Dateline Round Up, former OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney pleads guilty to stabbing boyfriend. Update in the case of Luigi Mangione, alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Plus, prosecutors using rap lyrics and memoirs as evidence in court.
This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for more resources.
And if you need resources on domestic violence call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. Or visit thehotline.org
Listen to season 5 of the Dateline: Missing in America podcast: https://swap.fm/l/miafdlw
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/.
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31 min
OnlyFans model accused of murder. Tupac's alleged killer on trial. Plus, milk carton kids.
Episode 146
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In Miami, 30-year-old OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney is charged with fatally stabbing her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, in 2022. In Las Vegas, alleged gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis faces trial for the murder of 25-year-old hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in a drive-by shooting almost three decades ago. Prosecutors are using his own words as evidence against him. In Dateline Round Up, updates in the trial of former labor and delivery nurse, Lindsay Clancy, accused of murdering her three children. Kouri Richins, Utah mom and children's book author convicted of murdering her husband, is back in court. Plus, the milk carton kids.
Dateline: Missing in America Podcast Season 5: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing.
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/.
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33 min
Bryan Kohberger changes his mind. Son wants mother's killer back in court. Plus, Missing in America.
Episode 145
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Bryan Kohberger, convicted of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, petitions to withdraw his guilty plea. In Kansas, former Marine Brian McKay was convicted of stalking and killing his estranged wife, Monica. Now he faces a wrongful death lawsuit brought by her son. In Dateline Round Up, updates in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a former delivery nurse accused of murdering her three young children. Hearing continues for singer D4vd, accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas-Hernandez and having a sexual relationship with her. Plus, the disappearance of Ashley Loring Heavy Runner, featured in the new season of Dateline: Missing in America.
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/.
Dateline: Missing in America Podcast Season 5: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing.
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33 min
The prosecution case against D4vd. Massachusetts mom on trial for murder. Plus, a criminal profiler.
Episode 144
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In California, prosecutors lay out their case against singer D4vd during a preliminary hearing. They say he murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and left her remains in his Tesla. In Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy is standing trial for the murders of her three children. She doesn't deny killing them, but her defense team, and her ex-husband, say she is not criminally responsible. In Dateline Round Up, early autopsy results for Nolan Wells, the Black 18-year-old who died over Fourth of July weekend in Mississippi. Updates in the case of Larry Millete, the San Diego man convicted of killing his wife after paying for spells on her. Plus the behavioral analyst who inspired the TV show "Criminal Minds" tells us what it's like interviewing serial killers.
This episode has been updated to correct the marital status of Patrick and Lindsay Clancy.
Dateline: Missing in America Podcast Season 5: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing
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32 min
Mysterious death of Mississippi Black teen. Doctor's ex-wife allegedly plots his murder. Plus, geofencing.
Episode 143
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In Mississippi, 18-year-old Black teen Nolan Wells was found dead after not returning home from a July 4th boat party on Horn Island. Prosecutors lay out their case against a Los Angeles businesswoman who has been charged with masterminding the murder of her husband Dr. Hamid Mirshojae. In Dateline Round Up, a verdict in the trial of Larry Millete, accused of killing his wife, Maya, in 2021. Updates in the case of Lee Gilley, the Houston man who fled to Italy while awaiting trial for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife. Plus, law professor breaks down Supreme Court ruling on geofencing, a controversial investigative tool.
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/
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33 min
Verdict watch in Navy optician's murder trial. Accused killer's ties to Zizians. Plus, AI scams.
Episode 142
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In San Diego County, jury deliberations begin in the trial of Larry Millete, a man accused of killing his wife, Maya, as she sought a divorce. In Pennsylvania, a 33-year-old woman is charged with her parents' murders. Prosecutors suspect she has ties to the Zizians, a cult-like group connected to several violent deaths across three states. In Dateline Round Up, updates on the Karen Read wrongful death lawsuit. And the U.S. Coast Guard releases new video from its investigation into a woman missing in the Bahamas. Plus, AI scams and how to avoid them.
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/
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32 min
Prosecutors' love triangle theory. Youth pastor accused of wife's murder. Plus, June Diane Raphael.
Episode 141
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In San Diego County, jurors hear from the ex-wife of Maya Millete's lover as prosecutors wrap up their case against Maya's husband, Larry, who is accused of killing her. In Las Vegas, youth pastor David Vander Meer is charged with murdering his wife, Bernadette, on a hike in 2006. In Dateline Round Up, Alex Murdaugh and Luigi Mangione are back in court. Plus, "Legally Blonde" prequel star June Diane Raphael on her passion for true crime.
Andrea Canning’s "Bend and Snap" video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ6IxcKt0CY/
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com
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33 min
Luigi Mangione’s shifting defense strategy. A victim’s lover takes the stand. Plus, Keith Morrison's new podcast.
Episode 140
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In Manhattan, Luigi Mangione’s defense prepares to use a psychiatric defense, then reverses course. In San Diego County, Maya Millete's lover, Jamey Laird, takes the stand in the trial of her husband, who is accused of killing her. In Dateline Roundup, former Bardstown, Kentucky, police officer Nick Houck enters a plea on a perjury charge; his brother was convicted last year of killing Crystal Rogers. Plus, the Supreme Court makes a stunning ruling in the case of Etan Patz, the 6-year-old who disappeared in 1979 in New York City. And Keith Morrison previews his new podcast, "Five Miles From Home.”
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com
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32 min
Spellcaster testifies at murder trial. Legal fireworks in UNC student murder. Plus, cars and crime.
Episode 139
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In San Diego County, a spellcaster testifies about the types of spells accused killer Larry Millete bought in the weeks before his wife Maya's murder. In North Carolina, a defense filing in the murder case of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth raises questions about her roommate. In Dateline Round Up, emotional sentencing hearings for convicted Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann and Utah mother Tracey Grist, who is convicted of masterminding her son-in-law's murder. Plus, a veteran crime scene investigator explains how tire treads and trash left behind in a car can help catch a killer.
Find out more about the cases covered each week here: http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/
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