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A University of Mississippi student vanishes from his apartment. Friends and family fear that his identity as a Black gay man may complicate the pursuit of justice. Blayne Alexander reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Virginia, Brendan Banfield, the man accused of murdering his wife and a complete stranger, says the prosecution's theory is "absolutely crazy." In Georgia, law student Tara Baker's murder went unsolved for two decades, until the family teamed up with a podcaster to try and solve her murder. Her alleged killer is now heading to trial. Updates in the case of Utah mom, Kouri Richins, and the trial of the New Jersey businessman accused of a quadruple murder. Plus, what clues to look for when investigating a murder without a body 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.

Lester Holt talks with Andrea Canning about her episode, “Secrets in the Ashes.” When 31-year-old Texas mother Patricia Leigh Mills is found dead in a house fire, her family suspects her husband, Delbert, of setting the blaze that killed her, suspicions that only grow when he remarries less than two months after the death of his wife. Years later, after Delbert is convicted of Patricia Leigh’s murder, attention turns to his now ex-wife, Allison Salinas, who had moved to a new state, gotten remarried, and then tried to enlist her high school boyfriend to kill her husband. Andrea tells Lester about her prison interviews with Allison and Delbert, and they play a podcast-exclusive clip of Delbert describing his biggest regret. Plus, they answer your questions from social media. 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.Listen to the full episode “Secrets in the Ashes” on Apple: https://apple.co/4k1nVwNListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RhpCOtSZeY5jS2EPUHxkb?si=8de6f7cea7b64e06 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A South Texas house fire kills Patricia Leigh Mills, while her young son escapes. When her husband remarries just months later, suspicion grows and questions emerge. Andrea Canning reports. Lester Holt and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’  Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4td30en Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Oux58Fg1yJWv9ku93Tn27 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Texas, the husband of Suzanne Simpson, a mom of four who went missing in 2024, is back in court accused of her murder. His defense has questions about the investigators. In New Jersey, the trial of Paul Caneiro, who is accused of murdering his own brother and three other family members, enters week two. A woman who calls him her "best friend" testifies. Updates from the Brendan Banfield trial and Luigi Mangione case. Plus, a brand-new podcast examines the 50-year-old murder of Greenwich, CT, teen Martha Moxley. 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.

Lester Holt sits down with Keith Morrison to discuss his episode, “The Trouble with Sarah.” In January 2023, Joe Hartsfield was found unresponsive at his home and rushed to a hospital in Baytown, Texas. He was taken off life support 11 days later. What initially appeared to be a medical emergency, soon revealed a much darker story involving his widow. The investigation into Sarah Hartsfield uncovered a checkered past full of spurned lovers and wild allegations. Lester and Keith break down the evidence that ultimately led to her conviction and discuss how prosecutors were able to introduce her prior conduct at trial. Keith also shares a podcast-exclusive clip from a private investigator who describes a request Sarah made after her conviction. Plus, Lester and Keith answer questions from social media.Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 — your question could be featured in an upcoming episode.Listen to the full episode of “The Trouble with Sarah” on Apple: https://apple.co/4qqj4YcListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mffPBCHCnvmvE5yjwfBva Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The suspicious death of Sarah Hartsfield’s fifth husband leads investigators to a past filled with failed romances and wild allegations. Keith Morrison reports.Lester Holt and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/49RI4kcListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LR8fUEw1bU89R2ngcQ4vk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An arrest in the Ohio double murder has made headlines. Surgeon Michael David McKee is accused of killing his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her new husband, Spencer. In Virginia, former IRS agent Brendan Banfield is on trial for allegedly murdering his wife and a stranger. His former lover -- the family au pair -- testifies against him. Plus, a trial date has been set for alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann. And an expert gives us the lowdown on 911 calls. 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.

When a woman attempts to connect with old neighborhood friends on Facebook, she has no idea it will dredge up a shocking, long buried truth. Keith Morrison reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lead detectives and family members speak to Dateline about the case of teenager Michelle Carter, who was convicted of bullying her boyfriend to kill himself. Andrea Canning reports.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Ohio, police share security camera video of a person of interest in the shooting deaths of a dentist and his wife. In Georgia, a widow accused of killing her husband stands trial for the third time. In Los Angeles, an update in the Nick Reiner case.  Plus, an arson investigator on what tools he uses to solve a crime. 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.

At our in-person Dateline LIVE event in Nashville last fall, Lester Holt, Blayne Alexander, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison, and Dennis Murphy took the stage for a Q&A hosted by actress and avid Dateline viewer Holly Robinson Peete. Joined by A Date With Dateline podcast hosts Kimberly Arnold and Katie Mitchell, the discussion focused on how Dateline stories are developed, how correspondents prepare for interviews, and what happens behind the scenes. Take a listen to learn which correspondent Josh would call from jail, what Lester never travels without, and why Keith’s voice is exactly the same in real life as it is on the show. Still have questions? DM us a video on social @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Foreign exchange student Diren Dede’s dream to study in America came true when he started his junior year at a Montana high school. When he takes a midnight walk with a friend, a Saturday night turns into a tragedy. Josh Mankiewicz reports.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Keith Morrison talks about the upcoming trial of Pam Hupp, alleged to have murdered her friend Betsy Faria in 2011.  What will her defense be?  In Utah, the countdown is on for Kouri Richins’ murder trial. She allegedly poisoned her husband, then wrote a children's book about grief. Could a new interview with a key witness shake up the case? Plus, thieves going high-tech, using Wi-Fi jammers and camouflage cameras to target homes.  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.

When a Chicago pharmaceutical representative stops returning calls, her large and loving family begin to worry. Keith Morrison reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The death of a beloved Tennessee man is believed to be a suicide. But when a son questions his mother, he uncovers a dark family conspiracy. Keith Morrison reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Best friends Kay and Gerda play together every day, until a shard from an evil mirror pierces Kay's eye and heart, threatening their happy world.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Determined to find Kay, Gerda must escape the spell of an old woman before following him to a golden palace.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gerda finally finds her best friend Kay, but can she break the Snow Queen's powerful hold on him? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to this week's special episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast. Andrea Canning is joined by Lester Holt, Blayne Alexander, Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison to talk about their biggest cases of 2025. 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.