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Dateline: True Crime Weekly
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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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An American fugitive in Italy. A detective's alleged Instagram account. Plus, Kristil's Law.
Today00:34:25Summary readyLee Gilley, a Houston entrepreneur accused of murdering his wife and unborn child seeks asylum in Italy after cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing the US. Now questions loom about when or if he'll be extradited back to Texas to stand trial. In the run up to the retrial of a former college football player for murdering his team-mate, his defense attorney raises questions about a potential new prosecution witness and the lead detective. In Dateline Round Up, a pivotal ruling in the case against Luigi Mangione. And Utah grief author and convicted killer, Kouri Richins speaks out at her sentencing. Plus, the cousin of a woman who was stalked and then murdered by her own husband, sets out to change the law on how stalking is investigated. Listen to the full episode of “The Phantom” on Apple: https://apple.co/4mGwFYA Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aD1jMdHTYYbM6iywq62sU Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryAlex Murdaugh's murder convictions thrown out. A new search for Kristin Smart. Plus, AI and murder.
1w ago00:34:49Summary readyIn South Carolina, Supreme Court judges make a pivotal ruling in the case of Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced lawyer convicted of murdering his wife and son. In California, police search for the remains of Kristin Smart, a 19-year-old college student killed in 1996, in the backyard of her killer's mother. In Dateline Round Up, emotions run high at the sentencing of Dale Warner, the Michigan man convicted of killing his wife Dee and concealing her body in a fertilizer tank. Plus, NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett discusses AI chatbots under fire in the courtroom. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryArrest in bank secretary's murder. A father's quest for justice. And wrongful death lawsuits 101.
2w ago00:35:47Summary readyIn New Jersey, a man is charged with kidnapping and murdering 27-year-old Lisa McBride 36 years ago. In Phoenix, a decade after 31-year-old saleswoman Allison Feldman was brutally murdered in her home, her family testifies in the penalty phase of her killer’s trial. In Dateline Roundup, new details emerge in the case against singer D4vd, who is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Former Utah nurse Meggan Sundwall, convicted of killing her friend Kacee Terry, learns her fate. There’s also an update in the case of University of South Florida students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy. Plus, NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos breaks down wrongful death lawsuits. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Alleged double murder at USF. A husband accused of hexes and murder. And "Allegedly,” the new true-crime video podcast.
3w ago00:34:07Summary readyThe search for two missing University of Southern Florida doctoral students ends in murder charges. Investigators say the alleged killer asked a chatbot how to get away with it. In Southern California, prosecutors are gearing up for the trial of Larry Millete -- the man they say killed his wife Maya after paying spellcasters to hex her. In Dateline Round Up, Jake Reiner, the son of slain Hollywood director Rob Reiner speaks out about his parents' murders, and there's a surprise plea in the 2002 killing of former RUN-DMC member Jam Master Jay. Plus, a sneak peek at “Allegedly,” a new video podcast on Netflix that covers the true-crime cases you can’t stop talking about. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryNorth Carolina mom allegedly poisons family. Singer D4vd arrested. Plus, sexual assault awareness.
4w ago00:32:51Summary readyIn North Carolina, Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel is accused of serving poison-laced wine to her guests at Thanksgiving dinner. Her daughter, Leela Livis, died the next day. In Los Angeles, singer and TikTok star David Anthony Burke, also known as D4vd, was arrested and charged with the murder of a 14-year-old girl, Celeste Rivas, whose remains were found in the trunk of his car. In Dateline Roundup, Alec Baldwin faces civil lawsuit over 2021 "Rust" shooting. Utah mom Tracey Grist, on trial for allegedly masterminding the murder of her son-in-law, takes the stand. Plus, sexual assault survivor Donna Palomba talks about her advocacy and support for others. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com. Resources for Sexual Assault Survivors: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/sexual-assault-resources-n378531 Learn more about Jane Doe No More: https://www.janedoenomore.org/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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A wife goes missing in the Bahamas. Utah mom's alleged plot to kill son-in-law. Plus, crimes abroad.
Apr 1600:31:37Summary readyIn the Bahamas, Michigan man Brian Hooker says his wife Lynette fell overboard while boating with him. Police continue to investigate what happened. In Utah, Tracey Grist stands trial for allegedly masterminding the murder of her son-in-law, who was shot in her home. His widow - Tracey's daughter - is the star prosecution witness. Updates in the Sean "Diddy" Combs and Lori Vallow Daybell cases. Plus, tips from a retired FBI agent on what to do if you are a victim of crime overseas. Help "Missing in America" win a Webby award. Vote here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/shows/crime-justice Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryGilgo Beach serial killer pleads guilty. Hawaii doctor learns his fate. Plus, reasonable doubt.
Apr 900:35:33Summary readyIn Long Island, Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murders spanning decades. The families of his victims speak out. In Hawaii, a verdict at the trial of anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, who is accused of attempting to murder his wife on a hike. Plus, a veteran prosecutor explains what reasonable doubt means in a jury trial. Help "Missing in America" win a Webby award. Vote here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/shows/crime-justice Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummarySon testifies against father in Hawaii. A pastor accused of cyberstalking wife. Plus, Hailey's Law.
Apr 200:34:17Summary readyHawaii anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig stands trial for allegedly attempting to murder his wife on a hike. His son is taking the stand against him. In South Carolina, a pastor pleads not guilty to charges of cyberstalking, abusing his wife, and lying to investigators about it. In Dateline Round Up, alleged Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann expected to plead guilty. Plus, an interview with Beau Buzbee, father of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee who died after meeting a stranger online. 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. For resources on domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. Or visit thehotline.org And help Dateline’s "Missing in America" win a Webby award. Vote here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/shows/crime-justice Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryA Hawaii doctor's wife testifies against him. A Dad's retrial in Mississippi. And realtor safety.
Mar 2600:32:06Summary readyIn Hawaii, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig is on trial for allegedly attempting to murder his wife while on a scenic hike -- and she's taking the stand against him. In Mississippi, a man is being tried a second time for the murder of his daughter's boyfriend, Kirby Carpenter. Prosecutors say the proof is the victim's silver coins found in the defendant's car. In Dateline Round Up, verdicts in Utah and New York, plus an arrest in the 2011 murder of an Iowa realtor. And tips from a real estate agent on how his colleagues can keep themselves safe on the job. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Start listening to "Trace of Suspicion" here: https://www.nbcnews.com/traceofsuspicion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryVerdict at Kouri Richins' trial. Nurse accused of poisoning friend. Plus, AI at the police station.
Mar 1900:31:58Summary readyThe jury weighs in at the trial of Kouri Richins, the Utah grief author and mom of three accused of murdering her husband. In Provo, Utah, prosecutors say greed is at the heart of their case against Meggan Sundwall, a nurse accused of injecting her friend with a fatal dose of insulin. In Dateline Round Up, the ex-lover of convicted killer and former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini learns her fate. And a potentially game-changing ruling in a 30-year-old murder case. Plus, AI is being used to write police reports and predict crimes. Does it work? 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. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Start listening to "Trace of Suspicion" here: https://www.nbcnews.com/traceofsuspicion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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