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The Breakup
The Breakup
When a nurse is gunned down in her home, detectives initially believe they have a clear suspect, but new information leads them down a completely different path. Josh Mankiewicz reports.Listen to Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_thebreakup
40:5418/06/2024
Talking Dateline: Dark Intentions
Talking Dateline: Dark Intentions
Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning sit down to talk about Andrea’s newest episode, “Dark Intentions.” In 1996, the murder and sexual assault of two women in the same apartment complex rattled the city of Arlington, Texas and stumped police. But when two other women from the area survive sexual assaults, police find evidence that connects all four crimes.Andrea tells Josh what she learned from the women who survived their brutal attacks, and she describes the involved investigation that finally cracked the case. Andrea also plays a podcast-exclusive clip and Dateline producer Haylee Barber joins in to answer viewer questions from social media.If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673 or visit online.rainn.orgListen to the full episode of “Dark Intentions” here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_darkintentions
22:3412/06/2024
Dark Intentions
Dark Intentions
Two women are murdered in the same Arlington, Texas apartment complex, and police are stumped. Years later, evidence from two subsequent rapes provides a breakthrough. Andrea Canning reports.Listen to Andrea Canning and Josh Mankiewicz as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_darkintentions
01:23:0011/06/2024
Talking Dateline: The Girl with the Hibiscus Tattoo
Talking Dateline: The Girl with the Hibiscus Tattoo
Andrea Canning interviews Keith Morrison about his latest episode, “The Girl with the Hibiscus Tattoo,” based on his original podcast “Murder in the Hollywood Hills.” 21-year-old Kristi Johnson mysteriously disappeared in 2003 after meeting a man at the Century City Mall in Los Angeles who invited her to audition for a Bond movie.  She was found dead days later. Keith talks about the group of women who helped bring Kristi’s killer to justice and shares a clip from his 2023 interview with Kristi’s mother, Terry Hall. Susan Leibowitz, one of the producers of the episode, answers viewer and listener questions.Listen to “Murder in the Hollywood Hills” here:https://link.chtbl.com/mithh_socialListen to Keith’s interview with Terry Hall available to Dateline Premium subscribers: https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-death-in-the-hollywood-hillsListen to the episode about the murder of Crystal Taylor mentioned by Susan Leibowitz:https://link.chtbl.com/dl_onemomentHear from the forensic sketch artist who worked on the Kristi Johnson and Crystal Taylor cases: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/how-forensic-artists-aid-investigations-1077038147665
24:5405/06/2024
The Girl with the Hibiscus Tattoo
The Girl with the Hibiscus Tattoo
A terrifying killer and serial predator is brought down by a courageous group of women after he lures them with false promises of fame and fortune in Hollywood. Keith Morrison reports.Listen to Keith’s original podcast on this story, “Murder in the Hollywood Hills” here: https://link.chtbl.com/mithh_socialResources: National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-4673 or online.rainn.orgListen to Andrea Canning and Keith Morrison as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’:https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_thegirlwiththehibiscustattoo
01:23:3804/06/2024
Talking Dateline: The Road Trip
Talking Dateline: The Road Trip
Josh Mankiewicz chats with Dennis Murphy about his episode, “The Road Trip.” In June 2015, renowned holistic doctor Teresa Sievers was found dead in her Florida home. Police received a tip that sent them across several states to find her killers, but they determined the mastermind was much closer to home. Dennis talks about the killers’ lengthy road trip to the scene of the crime and their intriguing stops along the way. And, Josh and Dennis discuss how one defendant ended up taking a plea deal and testifying against another defendant – his childhood best friend. Plus, Dennis plays a web-exclusive clip from his interview with defense attorney Elizabeth Parker and answers viewer questions about the episode.Listen to the full episode of “The Road Trip” here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_theroadtripWatch the full episode on Peacock. It’s S28 E29.
23:1729/05/2024
House of Secrets
House of Secrets
Cornell student and star athlete Charlie Tan excels in everything. But when he gets caught in the middle of a murder investigation, the community is left in shock. Dennis Murphy reports.
42:0728/05/2024
Talking Dateline: The Sisterhood
Talking Dateline: The Sisterhood
Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison sit down to talk about Keith’s episode, “The Sisterhood.” In March 2015, Stacy Feldman was found dead in the bathtub of her Colorado home. Stacy’s death was initially ruled “undetermined” until someone with a fresh set of eyes took a closer look and determined Stacy had been murdered. Keith tells Josh about the band of women who helped bring Stacy’s killer to justice and the two discuss the issue of domestic violence that is often in the background of Dateline episodes. Keith also plays a web-exclusive clip from his interview with the founders of the Training Institute of Strangulation Prevention.Listen to the full episode of “The Sisterhood” here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_thesisterhoodResources: National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) orwww.thehotline.org
19:0122/05/2024
Robert Durst: The Lost Years
Robert Durst: The Lost Years
Keith Morrison goes inside the twisted saga of the infamous New York real estate heir Robert Durst, revealing stories of his life little known by the public.
42:4621/05/2024
Talking Dateline: Sound and Fury
Talking Dateline: Sound and Fury
Josh Mankiewicz interviews Stephanie Gosk about her recent episode, “Sound and Fury.”  Months after the 2014 murder of the beloved DJ Nando from famed Club Onyx in Atlanta, a second killing strikes the Club Onyx family. DJ Andre Pugh’s wife, Tiffany, is found murdered in their suburban home.  Investigators wonder if the two murders are connected, or if Tiffany’s killer is someone much closer to home. Stephanie shares what she learned about the Atlanta hip-hop scene and about producing Dateline episodes, and Josh ponders the killer’s behavior after the murder. Later, Stephanie plays a podcast-exclusive clip and answers viewer questions from social media. Listen to the full episode of "Sound and Fury" here: https://link.chtbl.com/2xv8XW3D
25:2715/05/2024
Sound and Fury
Sound and Fury
When the wife of a popular Atlanta DJ is found murdered with her two young children at home, investigators try to unravel what happened. The chilling echo of another DJ's murder just months prior raises suspicions of a targeted attack on the city's music community. Stephanie Gosk reports.
01:23:0014/05/2024
Talking Dateline: If These Walls Could Talk
Talking Dateline: If These Walls Could Talk
Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison sit down to talk about Keith’s most recent episode, “If These Walls Could Talk.” In November 2016, Susann Sills was found dead at the bottom of the staircase in the home she shared with her husband and their two children in San Clemente, California. Susann’s death appeared to have been a terrible accident, but investigators soon discovered evidence that led them to believe it was something more sinister. Keith tells Josh about the puzzling circumstances surrounding Susann’s death and shares behind-the-scenes details of filming the episode.  Keith also plays a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with one of Susann’s brothers and Dateline producer Michelle Madigan joins in to answer viewer questions. Listen to the full episode of “If These Walls Could Talk” here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_ifthesewallscouldtalkListen to “Poison,” the episode Josh mentions that also took place in San Clemente here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_poison
23:5008/05/2024
If These Walls Could Talk
If These Walls Could Talk
A Southern California woman's fall down the stairs initially appears to be a fatal accident, but when deputies arrest her husband, his story unravels. Keith Morrison reports.
01:23:4007/05/2024
Talking Dateline: Chameleon
Talking Dateline: Chameleon
Josh Mankiewicz sits down with Andrea Canning to talk about her latest episode, “Chameleon.”  When Fran Gladden Smith went missing from her New Jersey home in 1991, police had their eyes on her husband, John Smith. Over the course of their investigation, they discovered that Fran wasn’t the first of John’s wives to go missing. Suddenly, one case became two, and a decades-long search for justice ensued. Josh and Andrea discuss the dedication of Fran’s family in trying to solve both cases, and Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from a taped phone call with John Smith. Plus, Andrea answers viewer and listener questions about the episode.Listen to the full episode of “Chameleon” here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_chameleon
23:0101/05/2024
Chameleon
Chameleon
When a New Jersey woman goes missing, investigators uncover her husband’s chilling history, including dark secrets about another missing wife. Andrea Canning reports.
01:23:2430/04/2024
Talking Dateline: Evil Walked Through the Door
Talking Dateline: Evil Walked Through the Door
Andrea Canning interviews Josh Mankiewicz about his newest episode, “Evil Walked Through the Door.”  The 1983 murders of Toronto women Erin Gilmour and Susan Tice four months apart left police stumped for nearly four decades.Finally, a breakthrough in investigative techniques led detectives to a freezing town in northern Canada in search of their killer. Josh and Andrea discuss the different ways of handling grief highlighted in the episode, and Josh plays a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with Erin Gilmour’s brother. Josh describes his chilly journey to Moosonee, Ontario, and Andrea explains how, as a native of Canada, she no longer has a Canadian accent. Then, Josh answers viewer and listener questions about the episode.Watch Josh’s travelogue of his journey to get the story here: https://x.com/DatelineNBC/status/1781106464355938813Listen to the full episode of "Evil Walked Through the Door" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_evilwalkedthroughthedoor 
21:1124/04/2024
Evil Walked Through the Door
Evil Walked Through the Door
The separate murders of two women in Toronto ignite an investigation that spans four decades, taking detectives from the big city to a remote, northern town. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
01:23:3423/04/2024
Talking Dateline: Justice for Joy
Talking Dateline: Justice for Joy
Andrea Canning talks to Blayne Alexander about her most recent episode, “Justice for Joy.” In 1991, Joy Hibbs was stabbed, strangled, and her Pennsylvania home was set on fire to cover up the brutal crime. The investigation went cold until a detective with the Bristol Township Police Department picked up the case file decades later and uncovered a connection between the department and a man who’d been interviewed at the time of Joy’s murder. Blayne tells Andrea about the Hibbs family’s desperate search for answers and plays a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with the woman who finally unlocked the mystery. Blayne and Andrea also discuss how motherhood has affected their approach to interviews. Blayne and Dateline producer Justin Balding answer viewer and listener questions about the episode.Listen to the full episode of “Justice for Joy” here: https://link.chtbl.com/justiceforjoy
25:4717/04/2024
Justice for Joy
Justice for Joy
When Joy Hibbs is found dead in a house fire, an autopsy shows she was murdered beforehand. Even with multiple suspects, the investigation stalls, leaving the case cold for years. Decades later, a shocking secret is revealed. Blayne Alexander reports.
01:23:2916/04/2024
Talking Dateline: The Night Time Stopped
Talking Dateline: The Night Time Stopped
Josh Mankiewicz interviews Keith Morrison about his latest episode, “The Night Time Stopped.”  The hunt for the killer of champion cyclist Moriah Wilson in 2022 took detectives and the Dateline team from the gravel bike paths of Austin, Texas to the sandy beaches of Costa Rica. Keith tells Josh what he discovered about the suspect’s plastic surgery and the technology that was key to investigators cracking the case. He also shares with Josh a new clip from one of the police interviews and they answer viewer and listener questions from social media.Listen to the full episode of "The Night Time Stopped: here: https://link.chtbl.com/thenighttimestopped
21:3310/04/2024
The Night Time Stopped
The Night Time Stopped
Keith Morrison reports new revelations in the headline-making case of murdered professional cyclist Moriah Wilson, including fresh courtroom evidence and a police interview with a key witness.
01:23:3009/04/2024
The Ultimate Betrayal
The Ultimate Betrayal
After Tahereh Ghassemi disappears from the Louisiana home she shares with her adult son, detectives discover an astonishing plot with international implications. Andrea Canning reports.
40:5903/04/2024
Part of the Plan
Part of the Plan
After a U.S. Air Force airman is shot multiple times inside his garage, a trail of clues leads Las Vegas detectives to a secret love affair and a murderous plan. Keith Morrison reports.
40:5002/04/2024
Talking Dateline: A Girl Named Egypt
Talking Dateline: A Girl Named Egypt
Keith Morrison talks to Andrea Canning  about her most recent episode, “A Girl Named Egypt.” In June 2017, a young woman named Egypt Covington was found murdered in her Michigan home. The local police quickly zeroed in on someone close to her as a possible suspect, only for the case to go cold. Andrea tells Keith about the family’s painful search for answers over the years and the unsettling motive Michigan State Police discovered for the murder after they took over the case. Andrea and Keith also discuss what they’ve learned from other stories they’ve worked on involving the wrongfully accused and put their Dateline knowledge to the test with some trivia questions.
22:4227/03/2024
A Girl Named Egypt
A Girl Named Egypt
Michigan State Police detectives speak out for the first time to Andrea Canning and reveal clues they uncovered in the case of 27-year-old Egypt Covington, who was found murdered in her home in 2017.
01:23:1326/03/2024
Talking Dateline: Deadly Swap
Talking Dateline: Deadly Swap
Andrea Canning and Dennis Murphy sit down to talk about his most recent episode, “Deadly Swap.”  When a young mother was shot in broad daylight in a Georgia parking lot, investigators combed through eyewitness testimony and surveillance footage to zero in on an unlikely killer.  Dennis tells Andrea what he learned about the killer’s motive and they discuss an unforgettable police interview.  Dennis also shares a podcast-exclusive clip from the victim’s grieving boyfriend and answers your questions from social media.Listen to the full episode of “Deadly Swap” here: https://apple.co/4aoADjb
21:3320/03/2024
Deadly Swap
Deadly Swap
After a 25-year-old mother is gunned down in broad daylight by a murderer wearing a disguise, detectives confront a most unlikely suspect. Dennis Murphy reports.
01:22:4919/03/2024
Talking Dateline: The Killer on Camera 4
Talking Dateline: The Killer on Camera 4
Josh Mankiewicz talks to Dennis Murphy about his recent episode, “The Killer on Camera 4,”  which follows the 2017 murder of Baltimore volunteer firefighter Jon Hickey, the victim of a love triangle of which he was unaware. Josh asks Dennis about the murderer’s extensive double life and about the security footage that cracked the case. Dennis shares a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with the killer’s former wife and invites veteran Dateline producer Izhar Harpaz to answer your questions from social media.Listen to the full episode of "The Killer on Camera 4" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dNUoss5V
24:2713/03/2024
The Killer on Camera 4
The Killer on Camera 4
When a firefighter is murdered, the investigation unravels a web of secrets, a love triangle and stunning surveillance footage. Dennis Murphy reports.
01:23:0612/03/2024
Talking Dateline: True Confession
Talking Dateline: True Confession
Josh Mankiewicz sits down with Keith Morrison and Dateline producer Shane Bishop, to talk about their newest episode, “True Confession”, based on an epic case they have been following for more than a decade. When Idaho teenager Angie Dodge was found murdered in her home in 1996,  her friend Christopher Tapp falsely confessed to the crime. Keith and Shane talk about Carol Dodge, the relentless and unlikely ally who fought to prove Tapp’s innocence and find her daughter’s real killer. Keith also shares a podcast-exclusive clip from his last interview with Christopher Tapp and answers viewer and listener questions.
25:4128/02/2024
True Confession
True Confession
Idaho resident Christopher Tapp is sentenced to life after falsely confessing to the murder of his friend Angie Dodge. When the real killer is caught over 20 years later, the case appears to finally be closed until a chilling twist begins a new chapter in the decades-long saga. Keith Morrison reports.
01:23:1627/02/2024
Talking Dateline: The Perfect Life
Talking Dateline: The Perfect Life
Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning discuss her latest episode, “The Perfect Life.” In 2012 the body of Jen Ramsaran, a mother of three, was found on a desolate stretch of road in Upstate New York. She’d been murdered. Andrea says the subsequent interview she did with Jen’s husband Remy was one of the most memorable of her Dateline career. Ten years later, after some dramatic developments in the case,  Andrea tells Josh what it was like to sit across from Remy Ramsaran one more time and shares a podcast-exclusive clip from their most recent interview. 
24:4421/02/2024
The Perfect Life
The Perfect Life
Jennifer Ramsaran, a devoted mother of three, is found murdered in her New York town. More than a decade later, the story takes an unexpected turn as a twist emerges that leads to an unforeseen conclusion. Andrea Canning reports.
01:23:0520/02/2024
Talking Dateline: Death at the Spa
Talking Dateline: Death at the Spa
Andrea Canning interviews Josh Mankiewicz about his recent episode, “Death at the Spa.” In 2018, Ildiko Krajnyak was killed instantly when she opened a package bomb left at her California day spa. When investigators started digging into Ildiko’slife they identified several people who might have had a motive, but only one person with the means to commit the crime. Josh tells Andrea about getting to know the woman who stood by the killer for years, and why he decided to share information with her no one else had. Josh also shares an exclusive clip about another mysterious death in the killer’s past. Plus, Josh answers viewers’ questions posed on social media during the episode. Listen to the full episode of "Death at the Spa" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_deathatthespa
25:1514/02/2024
Death at the Spa
Death at the Spa
When a package bomb explodes at a day spa in Southern California, killing beloved esthetician Ildiko Krajnyak and injuring two clients, law enforcement discovers that the bomb was intended specifically for her. Who would want Ildiko dead? An investigation into her love life reveals several possibilities. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
01:23:0513/02/2024
Talking Dateline: The Sleepover
Talking Dateline: The Sleepover
Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of Andrea’s latest episode, “The Sleepover.”  More than 20 years after Navy petty officer Sherri Malarik was found shot to death in her car in a Pensacola, Florida parking lot, her husband was arrested and put on trial for the murder. Twice. Greg Malarik has denied having anything to do with his wife’s murder and, following a hung jury in the first trial, was ultimately acquitted. Andrea and Josh discuss how Sherri’s murder and its aftermath have torn her family apart. Plus, Andrea answers viewer questions about the story and shares previously unaired interview audio with Sherri and Greg’s daughter, Tera.Listen to the full episode of "The Sleepover" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_sleepover
28:2007/02/2024
The Sleepover
The Sleepover
Navy petty officer and devoted mother Sherri Malarik is found shot to death in her minivan after she disappeared. The case remains cold until new revelations and old memories resurface, dividing the Florida family. Andrea Canning reports.
01:23:0206/02/2024
The End of the Affair
The End of the Affair
After police discover the burned body of a missing Miami man, the wife of a local supermarket mogul comes forward to reveal a shocking secret and possible lead. Dennis Murphy reports.
41:0331/01/2024
The Landing
The Landing
The parents of missing South Carolina woman Heather Elvis, Debbi and Terry Elvis, open up to NBC News’ Andrea Canning about the search for their daughter. Originally aired on NBC on September 28, 2019. Andrea Canning catches up with Heather’s sister, Morgan, and her parents, Debbi and Terry. Morgan tells Andrea how her studies have launched her on a mission to help others dealing with grief. Debbi describes her ongoing work to advocate for other missing people.After the Verdict is available now only by subscription to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3UoE4SeHeather is just one of 37 people missing in Horry County. Learn about the others here: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/missing-from-horry-county-have-you-seen-me-70110789658
40:2530/01/2024
Talking Dateline: Family Matters
Talking Dateline: Family Matters
Josh Mankiewicz and Dennis Murphy go behind the scenes of Dennis’s recent episode, “Family Matters.” Since the 2014 killing of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel, Dateline has followed the complex murder-for-hire case through multiple arrests and convictions, including that of Charlie Adelson, Dan Markel’s former brother-in-law. Dennis answers listeners’ questions about the case and shares extra audio from a jailhouse call Charlie made to his mother, Donna, who was recently charged in the case herself and has pleaded not guilty.Listen to the full episode of "Family Matters" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_familymatters
21:0524/01/2024
Family Matters
Family Matters
Dennis Murphy reports on the latest twists in the murder-for-hire plot that left a Florida law professor dead, ripped apart two families, and ignited a decade-long search for justice.
01:23:1523/01/2024
Talking Dateline: Ghosts Can’t Talk
Talking Dateline: Ghosts Can’t Talk
Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning discuss her recent episode, “Ghosts Can’t Talk.” In March 2018, Nick Shaughnessy hired two hit men to murder his parents in their home as they slept. His father died, but his mother Corey survived. Andrea reveals what Corey told her about grieving both her husband and the son she thought she knew. Andrea also plays Josh an unaired portion of her jailhouse interview with Nick.
20:0217/01/2024
Ghosts Can't Talk
Ghosts Can't Talk
When Corey Shaughnessy wakes up to gunfire in the middle of the night, she shoots at the intruder and miraculously survives, only to discover that her husband Ted has been killed. Detectives wonder if the couple’s job as local jewelry shop owners could be a possible motive until the investigation takes a turn that no one saw coming. Andrea Canning reports.
01:23:0916/01/2024
Talking Dateline: A Promise to Gloria
Talking Dateline: A Promise to Gloria
Josh Mankiewicz talks with Andrea Canning about her latest Dateline episode, “A Promise to Gloria.” In 1984,  Yvonne Pointer vowed to track down the killer of her 14-year-old daughter,  Gloria, who was murdered on her morning walk to school. Andrea tells Josh why Yvonne’s 30-year search for truth has made such an impression on her and what Yvonne is doing now to protect other young people from harm.
22:1410/01/2024
A Promise to Gloria
A Promise to Gloria
For decades, a mother searches for answers in the unsolved murder of her 14-year-old daughter, Gloria, until new DNA technology changes everything. Andrea Canning reports.
40:2909/01/2024
Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider
After a nurse and mother-of-three is found fatally shot inside her Illinois home, investigators uncover security camera footage that could be key to solving the case. Dennis Murphy reports.
41:0403/01/2024
Everything She Knew
Everything She Knew
A young woman’s murder remains unsolved until someone comes forward to reveal her own harrowing story. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on October 26, 2018.
40:4102/01/2024
Bethany Vanished
Bethany Vanished
When a young woman goes missing in Virginia, her family embarks on a frantic search. Years later, another woman’s harrowing story may hold the key to solving the case. Keith Morrison reports.
40:4527/12/2023
Something Sweet
Something Sweet
In this Dateline classic, a retired corrections officer mysteriously dies from antifreeze poisoning in rural Ohio. Detectives uncover multiple suspects during a five-year investigation that causes two families to collide. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on December 11, 2015.
40:1526/12/2023
‘A Christmas Carol’ read by Keith Morrison
‘A Christmas Carol’ read by Keith Morrison
Episode 1: Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas with a passion. To him, it’s all a waste of time and money. But when he’s visited by the ghost of his dead business partner, the equally greedy Jacob Marley, Scrooge begins to understand the error of his ways.Listen to episodes 2-5 here: https://link.chtbl.com/mms2_sc
38:3123/12/2023