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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.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 of “A Perfect Spring Morning” on Apple: https://apple.co/3J67KjHListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0q1RPIDq1rMJE5u1GrRJH2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 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 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.Listen to the full episode of “The Prince, The Whiz Kid, & The Millionaire” on Apple: https://apple.co/46Pk4hkListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AEZRIusS9zJoxkahTV6KJ  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Holt and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3KRANrJListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/14LQbM2c3BfJKWavoNBzcm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Days before Robert Roberson's scheduled execution, his lawyer scrambles to save his life. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals weighs in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.comListen to The Last Appeal: www.nbcnews.com/thelastappeal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 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.Listen to the full episode of “The Bucket Hat Mystery” on Apple: https://apple.co/46GHHIUListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37LkgPcls7fYdQAaNRuiCt Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.Blayne Alexander and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/48RGVdkListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZbIM8EQBuMkvQwuSKPbv5 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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? 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 Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or DatelinePremium.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 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 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. Listen to the full episode of “The Phantom” on Apple: https://apple.co/4mGwFYAListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aD1jMdHTYYbM6iywq62sU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.Lester Holt and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/47f30RVListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RmeblVOKH3ouM1482QkXg Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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?Follow now to get the first episode on Monday, October 6. For ad-free listening, subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or DatelinePremium.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event 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 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.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.Listen to the full episode of The Betrayal of Sandra Birchmore on Apple: https://apple.co/46yRGynListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1x6by4vR31XrbR1FKpA35DTo learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.