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Talking Dateline: Deadly Mischief
Oct 29, 2025 28 min<p>Blayne Alexander talks with Dennis Murphy and Dateline producer Brad Davis about their episode, “Deadly Mischief.” In 2014, after esteemed FSU law professor Dan Markel was fatally shot, investigators uncovered a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated, according to prosecutors, by Markel’s former mother-in-law, Donna Adelson. Blayne, Dennis, and Brad discuss the circumstantial case against Donna and do a deep dive on the witness testimony of two of her children, Robert and Wendi Adelson, including a podcast-exclusive clip in which Wendi describes her mother’s reaction to the news of the murder. Plus, they answer your social media questions.</p><p>Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode.</p><p>Listen to the full episode “Deadly Mischief” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/4nvYSSu">https://apple.co/4nvYSSu</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rQ8PE9UWxPW3W95g2Ihwb">https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rQ8PE9UWxPW3W95g2Ihwb</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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Deadly Mischief
Oct 28, 2025 1h 23m<p>Dennis Murphy reports on the trial of 75-year-old Florida grandmother Donna Adelson, whose family is tied to an elaborate murder-for-hire plot in the death of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel.</p><p>Blayne Alexander and Dennis Murphy go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/4oDvL0p">https://apple.co/4oDvL0p</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2s7MAihEUJmC5Lkt1rSP8X">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2s7MAihEUJmC5Lkt1rSP8X</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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An amusement park murder. An aspiring beauty queen's murder. Plus, a detective's documentary.
Oct 23, 2025 28 min<p>In Georgia, a breakthrough in a 19-year-old amusement park murder. In Philadelphia, the murder of aspiring pageant queen Kada Scott leads to questions for police and prosecutors. Plus, a police precinct in Canada using documentaries to solve cold cases -- including a baby's mysterious death.</p><p>Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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Talking Dateline: A Perfect Spring Morning
Oct 22, 2025 23 min<p>Lester Holt sits down with Blayne Alexander to discuss her latest episode, “A Perfect Spring Morning.” Leslie Preer was found brutally murdered in her Chevy Chase, Maryland, home in May of 2001. Her husband, Sandy, was investigators’ prime suspect until DNA cleared him and the case went cold. After more than 20 years of persistence fromLauren Preer, the couple’s only child, detectives caught Leslie’s killer: Lauren’s ex-boyfriend from high school, Eugene Gligor. Blayne tells Lester about the lasting effects both the crime and the lengthy investigation had on Lauren and Sandy and shares how a new set of eyes on the case made all the difference. Later, Blayne shares a podcast-exclusive clip ofLeslie’s brother Bill Jennings speaking at Gligor’s sentencing. Plus, Blayne and Lester answer viewer and listener questions.</p><p>Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode.</p><p>Listen to the full episode of “A Perfect Spring Morning” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3J67KjH">https://apple.co/3J67KjH</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0q1RPIDq1rMJE5u1GrRJH2">https://open.spotify.com/episode/0q1RPIDq1rMJE5u1GrRJH2</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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A Perfect Spring Morning
Oct 21, 2025 1h 23m<p>Quiet Chevy Chase, Maryland, is shaken when wife and mother Leslie Preer is found murdered in her shower. The case goes cold until a surprising lead unmasks the killer. Blayne Alexander reports.</p><p>Lester Holt and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/475hbcj">https://apple.co/475hbcj</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Jg60VYe0IxyVAuWNt6Ku7">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Jg60VYe0IxyVAuWNt6Ku7</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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Preview: “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy”
Oct 20, 2025 23 min<p>Andrea Canning sits down with the creator and lead actors from Peacock's new original limited series, "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" to talk about making a new kind of true crime drama. One that focuses on the victims, the victims' families, and the detectives who never gave up on their mission to bring the victims home.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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Mark Sievers fights death sentence. Miami model accused of murder. Plus, John Wayne Gacy mini-series.
Oct 16, 2025 28 min<p>Dennis Murphy drops by to talk about the latest in the case of Mark Sievers, sentenced to death for murdering his doctor wife. He is trying to convince a judge to give him a new trial. A pre-trial hearing for the model and social media influencer who says she fatally stabbed her boyfriend in self-defense. Plus, you've heard of serial killer John Wayne Gacy — but what do you know about his victims? A new drama series from Peacock takes a closer look.</p><p> </p><p>Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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Talking Dateline: The Prince, The Whiz Kid, & The Millionaire
Oct 15, 2025 25 min<p>Lester Holt talks with Josh Mankiewicz about his episode, “The Prince, The Whiz Kid, & The Millionaire.” After retired art dealer and Palm Springs socialite Cliff Lambert vanished in 2008, investigators uncovered a plot by a group of grifters that ended in murder. Lester and Josh discuss the mistakes the killers made leading up to their arrests and are joined by Dateline producer David Ketterling to talk about how he captured the essence of Palm Springs on camera. They play a podcast-exclusive clip from an interview with an opera singer who had a run in with one of the conspirators and discuss the pros of doing interviews in cars. Plus, they answer your questions from social media.</p><p>Listen to the full episode of “The Prince, The Whiz Kid, & The Millionaire” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/46Pk4hk">https://apple.co/46Pk4hk</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AEZRIusS9zJoxkahTV6KJ">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AEZRIusS9zJoxkahTV6KJ</a></p><p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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The Prince, The Whiz Kid & The Millionaire
Oct 14, 2025 1h 24m<p>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.</p><p>Lester Holt and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3KRANrJ">https://apple.co/3KRANrJ</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/14LQbM2c3BfJKWavoNBzcm">https://open.spotify.com/episode/14LQbM2c3BfJKWavoNBzcm</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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The Last Appeal - Ep. 1: Nikki
Oct 11, 2025 29 min<p>When 2-year-old Nikki is rushed to a Texas hospital and doesn’t survive, her father, Robert Roberson, is accused of causing her death. Prosecutors say he shook and beat her in a case of "shaken baby syndrome."</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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The Last Appeal - Ep. 2: “I’m Astonished”
Oct 11, 2025 26 min<p>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.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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The Last Appeal - Ep. 3: A Date to Die
Oct 11, 2025 30 min<p>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. </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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The Last Appeal - Ep. 4: The Reckoning
Oct 10, 2025 23 min<p>Days before Robert Roberson's scheduled execution, his lawyer scrambles to save his life. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals weighs in.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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A verdict in Texas. Inside Sean Combs’ sentencing. Plus, a look at a looming execution.
Oct 9, 2025 27 min<p>In Texas, a verdict in the trial of the woman prosecutors say poisoned her fifth husband. In Manhattan, Sean Combs is sentenced to more than four years in prison by a federal judge. Updates in the Karina Cooper, Ghislane Maxwell, and Brian Walshe cases. Plus, Lester Holt joins us to talk about the case of Robert Roberson, a Texas man scheduled to die by lethal injection on October 16th. But a growing chorus of voices is urging the state to take another look.<br /><br />Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/" target="_blank">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</a><br /><br />Listen to The Last Appeal: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/thelastappeal" target="_blank">www.nbcnews.com/thelastappeal</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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Talking Dateline: The Bucket Hat Mystery
Oct 8, 2025 24 min<p>Blayne Alexander talks with Keith Morrison about his episode, “The Bucket Hat Mystery.” In 2022, acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara was found shot inside his Hawaii clinic. The investigation into his death revealed a complicated story of love, jealousy, and control that eventually led to the conviction of Eric Thompson, the husband of one of Jon’s former lovers. Blayne and Keith discuss reporting the story in Hawaii and the creative ways the team came up with to tell it. Plus, they dive into how security footage and a fallen bucket hat became key pieces of evidence. They also share part of Keith’s interview with a juror who describes what went on inside the deliberation room, and answer viewer questions from social media. </p><p>Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode.</p><p>Listen to the full episode of “The Bucket Hat Mystery” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/46GHHIU">https://apple.co/46GHHIU</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/37LkgPcls7fYdQAaNRuiCt">https://open.spotify.com/episode/37LkgPcls7fYdQAaNRuiCt</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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The Bucket Hat Mystery
Oct 7, 2025 1h 23m<p>When acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara is shot dead in his clinic, investigators uncover a tangled love life and several persons of interest -- until security video reveals an unexpected suspect. Keith Morrison reports.</p><p>Blayne Alexander and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/48RGVdk">https://apple.co/48RGVdk</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZbIM8EQBuMkvQwuSKPbv5">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZbIM8EQBuMkvQwuSKPbv5</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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Dateline Presents: The Last Appeal
Oct 6, 2025 5 min<p>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. </p><p>In this series, Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father set to be executed on October 16th for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. Lester is on the ground in Texas, where he examines the evidence against Roberson and talks to the people closest to the case, including the lead detective, who now believes he helped put an innocent man behind bars. Lester’s exclusive interviews reveal critical information the jury never heard. This series will confront listeners with questions about justice and truth, and perhaps the most haunting question of all: Is an innocent man about to be put to death? </p><p>To start listening, just search “The Last Appeal”. And remember to follow for new episodes releasing each day this week. For ad-free listening, subscribe to Dateline Premium on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-appeal/id1842552298">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2KhizRo8qWmoYuEXDXlwL8">Spotify</a>, or <a href="http://datelinepremium.com/">DatelinePremium.com</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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Sarah Hartsfield's trial begins. A mistrial in Mississippi. Plus, how to avoid spam texts and calls.
Oct 2, 2025 28 min<p>Opening arguments in the trial of Sarah Hartsfield, the Texas woman accused of murdering her fifth husband. A mistrial in Mississippi for a man whose daughter and wife took plea deals. Updates in the cases of Donna Adelson, Nicholas Rossi, and Sean Combs. And spam texts and phone calls cost us more than one billion dollars every year — what you need to know.</p><p><br /> </p><p>Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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Talking Dateline: The Phantom
Oct 1, 2025 21 min<p>Lester Holt sits down with Josh Mankiewicz to talk about his latest episode, “The Phantom.” In the fall of 2023, Colorado mother Kristil Krug was found murdered after she was stalked for months. Investigators initially believed her stalker and potential killer was her high school ex-boyfriend. But they soon realized they’d been led astray, and the killer was in front of them all along: Kristil’s husband, Daniel Krug. Lester and Josh discuss how Kristil helped solve her own murder through meticulous logging and how police finally zeroed in on Dan. Later, Josh shares a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with Kristil’s cousin, who’s now an anti-stalking advocate. Then, Josh and Lester answer your questions from social media. </p><p>Listen to the full episode of “The Phantom” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/4mGwFYA">https://apple.co/4mGwFYA</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aD1jMdHTYYbM6iywq62sU">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aD1jMdHTYYbM6iywq62sU</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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The Phantom
Sep 30, 2025 1h 23m<p>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.</p><p>Lester Holt and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/47f30RV">https://apple.co/47f30RV</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RmeblVOKH3ouM1482QkXg">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RmeblVOKH3ouM1482QkXg</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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Introducing: The Last Appeal
Sep 29, 2025 2 min<p>Hey Dateline<strong> </strong>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.</p><p>In this series, Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father set to be executed on October 16th for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. Lester is on the ground in Texas, where he examines the evidence against Roberson and talks to the people closest to the case, including the lead detective, who now believes he helped put an innocent man behind bars. Lester’s exclusive interviews reveal critical information the jury never heard. This series will confront listeners with questions about justice and truth, and perhaps the most haunting question of all: Is an innocent man about to be put to death?</p><p>Follow now to get the first episode on Monday, October 6. For ad-free listening, subscribe to Dateline Premium on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-appeal/id1842552298">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2KhizRo8qWmoYuEXDXlwL8">Spotify</a>, or <a href="http://datelinepremium.com/">DatelinePremium.com</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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A woman allegedly kills her fifth husband. A hookah bar owner on trial again. Plus, a Dateline LIVE preview
Sep 25, 2025 27 min<p>In Texas, a woman accused of poisoning her fifth husband is gearing up for trial next week. A California hookah lounge owner was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend over a decade ago, but the conviction was overturned. Now, he's getting a new trial. Updates in the Karen Read and Rex Heuermann cases. Plus, the Dateline correspondents are hitting the stage live in Nashville this weekend, and we've got a preview.</p><p> </p><p>Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</a></p><p> </p><p>To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event">https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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Talking Dateline: The Betrayal of Sandra Birchmore
Sep 24, 2025 20 min<p>Lester Holt sits down with Andrea Canning to talk about her episode, The Betrayal of Sandra Birchmore. In 2021, a young teacher’s aide named Sandra Birchmore was found dead in her bedroom in what appeared to be a suicide. The news perplexed her family, who wondered if Sandra’s relationship with a married police officer could have something to do with her death. Lester and Andrea unpack how Sandra’s death led a local chief of police to investigate her own officers — and blow the whistle on their alleged misconduct. Plus, they answer viewers’ questions.</p><p>Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at <a target="_blank">(212) 413-5252</a>. Your message might be featured in an upcoming episode.</p><p>Listen to the full episode of The Betrayal of Sandra Birchmore on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/46yRGyn">https://apple.co/46yRGyn</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1x6by4vR31XrbR1FKpA35D">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1x6by4vR31XrbR1FKpA35D</a></p><p>To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event" target="_blank">https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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The Betrayal of Sandra Birchmore
Sep 23, 2025 41 min<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Lester Holt and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/427dT5A">https://apple.co/427dT5A</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oCdAzYF9TlPTl65TDYbQ9">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oCdAzYF9TlPTl65TDYbQ9</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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Arson and alleged fratricide in New Jersey. New 911 calls in Microsoft employee murder. And sentencing murderers.
Sep 18, 2025 28 min<p>A New Jersey man accused of murdering his brother and his brother's entire family, then setting fire to both their homes to cover up his crimes, wants out of jail after seven years waiting for trial. In Florida, prosecutors release all-new evidence to the public as they build their case against a couple they say orchestrated a hit on Microsoft employee Jared Bridegan. Updates on Chad Daybell and his jailhouse letters, and the sentencing of Brooks Houck, the convicted killer of Kentucky mom Crystal Rogers. Plus, why sentencing a murderer is harder than you'd think.<br /> </p><p>Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</a><br /><br />To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event">https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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Talking Dateline: The Night of the Audition
Sep 17, 2025 22 min<p>Blayne Alexander sits down with Keith Morrison to talk about his episode, The Night of the Audition. In 2014, 25-year-old Shannon Madill disappeared from Calgary, Alberta. The aspiring actress vanished just days after an audition she hoped would lead to her big break. At first, her husband, Josh Burgess, claimed she had left for an acting job, but months later police uncovered the truth: Josh Burgess had killed her. Blayne and Keith discuss the long investigation that led to Burgess’s confession. They also talk about Shannon’s mother, Lisa, and how she found strength through boxing following her daughter’s murder. Plus, they answer viewers’ questions.</p><p>Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 — your message might be featured in an upcoming episode.</p><p>Watch the full episode “The Night of the Audition” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3In27x7">https://apple.co/3In27x7</a></p><p>Watch on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mHWIYUNc9oAsrqV5SDjQV">https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mHWIYUNc9oAsrqV5SDjQV</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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The Night of the Audition
Sep 16, 2025 41 min<p>Days after the biggest audition of her acting career, Shannon Madill Burgess fails to show up for a family gathering. Unsettling details emerge during the investigation into her disappearance. Keith Morrison reports.</p><p>Blayne Alexander and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3VpTYLg">https://apple.co/3VpTYLg</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0psYiZ7GTvW2HpIsjdL3it">https://open.spotify.com/episode/0psYiZ7GTvW2HpIsjdL3it</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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What's next for the Adelsons? A family murder plot in Utah. Plus, should defendants testify?
Sep 11, 2025 27 min<p>After just over three hours of deliberations, a Florida jury finds Donna Adelson guilty on all counts — but could more charges be coming in the case? In Utah, a woman is charged with killing her husband. Now, she's admitted to her role in the plot — and says her mother and brother were involved, too. Updates on the Burning Man murder and the Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death. Plus, when should a defendant take the stand in their own defense?<br /><br />Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/" target="_blank">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</a><br /><br />To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event">https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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Talking Dateline: Secrets of Exam Room 9
Sep 10, 2025 20 min<p>In his first “Talking Dateline,” Lester Holt sits down with Andrea Canning to discuss her latest episode, “Secrets of Exam Room 9.” In 2023, when loving mother of six, Angela Craig, fell suddenly ill and died, doctors had no answers for her grieving friends and family. Meanwhile, police were putting together the pieces of a sinister puzzle. Angela’s dentist husband, Dr. James Craig, had poisoned her. Lester and Andrea talk about the surprising evidence that led investigators to Dr. Craig, and the painful effect this crime had on Angela’s community. Later, Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with the two lead detectives on the case. Plus, she and Lester answer your questions from social media.</p><p>Listen to the full episode Secrets of Exam Room 9 on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3V5zJT3">https://apple.co/3V5zJT3</a></p><p>Listen to the full episode on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bZU1sKVU0iAk0qTzlqBpB">https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bZU1sKVU0iAk0qTzlqBpB</a></p><p>To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here:<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event">https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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Secrets of Exam Room 9
Sep 9, 2025 41 min<p>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.</p><p>Lester Holt and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/46wz6bp">https://apple.co/46wz6bp</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/78H8ivyo5q75nTkAIrSKLh">https://open.spotify.com/episode/78H8ivyo5q75nTkAIrSKLh</a></p><p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>