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"The Night Before Christmas" read by Keith Morrison
"The Night Before Christmas" read by Keith Morrison
Grab your kerchief or cap and then settle down for a long winter’s nap. Keith Morrison will take care of the rest…  Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Jo4r46476oListen to Keith read the Charles Dickens classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Season 2 of Morrison Mysteries: https://link.chtbl.com/mms2_sc 
03:1721/12/2023
Dr. Seuss' "How The Grinch Stole Christmas!" read by Keith Morrison
Dr. Seuss' "How The Grinch Stole Christmas!" read by Keith Morrison
Every year Random House Children's Books celebrates the Dr. Seuss classic by encouraging young readers and their families to “Grow their hearts three sizes” by doing good deeds throughout the holidays. Follow #grinchgooddeeds and share your good deed!  Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty_V5h12RHwListen to Keith read the Charles Dickens classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Season 2 of Morrison Mysteries: https://link.chtbl.com/mms2_sc
09:5620/12/2023
Talking Dateline: Down the Basement Stairs
Talking Dateline: Down the Basement Stairs
Josh Mankiewicz catches up with Dennis Murphy about his latest Dateline episode, “Down the Basement Stairs.” Cara Rintala has stood trial four times for the 2010 murder of her wife, Ann, each time in the same Massachusetts courtroom. Dennis tells Josh what prosecutors did differently this time and they discuss the most puzzling evidence in the case … wet paint. Plus, they answer listener questions about the episode.
21:1920/12/2023
"Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" read by Keith Morrison
"Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" read by Keith Morrison
Listen to Robert L. May’s original story of Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer who was not allowed to join in any reindeer games. Until one Christmas Eve when Santa came calling… Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab-vkvYGFGsListen to Keith read the Charles Dickens classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Season 2 of Morrison Mysteries: https://link.chtbl.com/mms2_sc 
11:1819/12/2023
Down the Basement Stairs
Down the Basement Stairs
When young mother and paramedic Annamarie Cochrane Rintala is found dead at the bottom of her basement stairs, it takes four trials and 13 years before justice is served. Dennis Murphy reports.
40:2419/12/2023
Talking Dateline: The Last Weekend
Talking Dateline: The Last Weekend
Andrea Canning sits down with Keith Morrison to talk about his recent episode, “The Last Weekend.” This marks Dateline’s fourth episode in the mountains of Greeley, Colorado, where Keith traveled to report on the murder of Scott Sessions, a beloved local trumpet player. Keith shares his approach to storytelling and what he’s learned from some of his favorite crime novelists. 
21:3913/12/2023
The Last Weekend
The Last Weekend
After a trumpet player fails to show up for a scheduled gig, his family learns his body was abandoned in the mountains. Then, a second murder catches police by surprise. Keith Morrison reports.
41:0112/12/2023
Talking Dateline: The Day Alissa Disappeared
Talking Dateline: The Day Alissa Disappeared
Josh Mankiewicz talks with Andrea about her latest episode, “The Day Alissa Disappeared” which looks at the case of Alissa Turney, the Arizona teen who vanished from her Paradise Valley home in May 2001. Andrea tells Josh about the dramatic moment, more than 20 years later, that left a courtroom stunned. The two share what they’ve learned over the years from talking with the families of the missing.
26:5306/12/2023
The Day Alissa Disappeared
The Day Alissa Disappeared
When 17-year-old Alissa Turney is reported missing in Phoenix, it takes years before detectives treat her case as a homicide. A new investigation unearths dark family secrets, leading to a dramatic courtroom drama and an outcome no one saw coming. Andrea Canning reports.
01:23:2505/12/2023
Secrets in Pleasant Prairie
Secrets in Pleasant Prairie
The investigation into the poisoning death of a Wisconsin mother takes a surprising turn when detectives learn she wrote a letter just days before her death pointing to a possible suspect. Andrea Canning reports.
41:0029/11/2023
The Note
The Note
When an Illinois high schooler vanishes, her mother finds a note saying she ran away. But a grisly discovery made years later changes the course of the investigation. Andrea Canning reports.
40:5428/11/2023
Talking Dateline: The Murdaugh Murders: Inside the Investigation
Talking Dateline: The Murdaugh Murders: Inside the Investigation
Josh Mankiewicz talks with South Carolina natives Craig Melvin and producer Carol Gable about their recent episode, “The Murdaugh Murders: Inside the Investigation.” Craig reveals why state investigators agreed to sit down with Dateline to discuss the case, and talks about what it’s been like to be back reporting in his home state on such a high-profile story.
29:5322/11/2023
The Murdaugh Murders: Inside the Investigation
The Murdaugh Murders: Inside the Investigation
Lead detectives speak out about the investigation into once-prominent South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son Paul. Craig Melvin reports.
01:24:0121/11/2023
Talking Dateline: The Case of the Man with No Name
Talking Dateline: The Case of the Man with No Name
Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison discuss Keith’s recent episode, “The Case of the Man with No Name.” The story takes Keith back to his homeland to report on the mysterious disappearance and murder of a Canadian man and the international manhunt to track down his elusive killer and bring him to justice. Keith talks about his upbringing in Canada…and you’ll learn the answer to the age-old question: has Keith ever been on a jet ski? 
32:0908/11/2023
The Case of the Man with No Name
The Case of the Man with No Name
The investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Canadian limo driver Dwayne Demkiw sparks an international manhunt for an elusive killer with multiple false identities. Keith Morrison reports.
01:23:3407/11/2023
Dangerous Secret
Dangerous Secret
A small town in the Ohio River Valley is left in shock after beloved local coal miner Brad McGarry is found fatally shot in the basement of his home. As investigators dig into his personal life, a secret affair reveals a surprising suspect. Dennis Murphy reports.
40:5501/11/2023
On the Hunt for the Zombie Hunter
On the Hunt for the Zombie Hunter
The murders of two young women near a Phoenix canal in the early 1990s remain unsolved for over 20 years until a team of cold case detectives take on the case. Keith Morrison reports.
01:23:3631/10/2023
Talking Dateline: 65 Seconds
Talking Dateline: 65 Seconds
Josh Mankiewicz and Blayne Alexander take us behind the scenes of Blayne’s recent episode, “65 Seconds.” The story chronicles the 13-year investigation into the murder of Heidi Firkus in her St. Paul, Minnesota home. Blayne and Josh discuss the unexpected twists in the case and Blayne’s experience reporting the story for Dateline.
22:2525/10/2023
65 Seconds
65 Seconds
After an apparent home invasion leaves 25-year-old Heidi Firkus dead and her husband Nick hospitalized, detectives learn the young couple was facing financial troubles. Blayne Alexander reports.
01:23:0124/10/2023
Talking Dateline: The Footprint at the Lake
Talking Dateline: The Footprint at the Lake
Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning give us an inside look at Andrea’s recent episode, “The Footprint at the Lake.” The story is about Manuela Allen, a beloved teacher who disappeared from her Olney, Texas, home and was later found dead at a nearby lake. In their conversation, Josh and Andrea discuss the details of the case and go behind the scenes of the making of the episode. 
17:5218/10/2023
The Footprint at the Lake
The Footprint at the Lake
After a teacher vanishes from her home and police make a gruesome discovery at a lake, investigators in a small Texas town are left with more questions than answers. Andrea Canning reports.
01:23:1017/10/2023
Talking Dateline: The Clearing
Talking Dateline: The Clearing
Josh and Dennis take us behind the scenes of Dennis’s recent episode “The Clearing.” The story is about the mysterious death of Ohio woman Emily Noble. After a monthslong search, Emily’s body was found in the woods near her home. Was it murder or suicide? In their conversation, Dennis and Josh discuss the puzzling details surrounding Emily’s death and Dennis’s interview with Emily’s husband, Matt.If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for more resources.  
21:2611/10/2023
The Clearing
The Clearing
When three women discover the body of Emily Noble in a wooded area near her home nearly four months after she went missing, investigators must determine if her death was a suicide or homicide. Dennis Murphy reports about the case that rocked a small Ohio town.If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for more resources.  
01:23:1010/10/2023
Talking Dateline: Losing Faith
Talking Dateline: Losing Faith
Andrea and Josh take you behind the scenes of Josh’s recently aired “Losing Faith” episode about the murder of Jamie Faith, a Dallas man who was shot to death in broad daylight while he and his wife were taking their dog for her morning walk. In their conversation, Andrea and Josh share their insights about the case and reveal details you haven’t heard. 
17:4704/10/2023
Losing Faith
Losing Faith
Josh Mankiewicz reports on the fatal shooting of Jamie Faith, who was brazenly gunned down while he and his wife were taking their dog for her morning walk outside their Dallas home. 
01:23:1803/10/2023
DATELINE SNEAK PEEK!
DATELINE SNEAK PEEK!
The new season is upon us! New mysteries, extra episodes, new original podcasts and a big reveal… Josh Mankiewicz sits down with Andrea Canning, Dennis Murphy, and Keith Morrison ahead of our season premiere on Friday, September 29 at 9/8c to dish all things Dateline. 
15:5628/09/2023
A Gathering Storm
A Gathering Storm
In this Dateline classic, a Florida man is holed up in a hotel room seeking shelter from a hurricane and hiding from his past. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on February 15, 2013.
01:23:4227/09/2023
Page Turner
Page Turner
Andrea Canning reports on the ongoing case of a Utah mother of three who wrote a children’s book about coping with grief following the sudden death of her husband.
40:2526/09/2023
Death & the Dentist
Death & the Dentist
Two young women leading rich, full lives are found dead years apart, both apparent suicides. The two had never met, but it turns out they did have one thing in common. Rob Stafford reports in this Dateline classic that originally aired on NBC on December 2, 2007.
38:4920/09/2023
The Streets of Laredo
The Streets of Laredo
An unexpected suspect comes to light as investigators work to solve a string of deadly shootings targeting women in the border city of Laredo, Texas. Josh Mankiewicz reports
40:3519/09/2023
Mystery at Payson Canyon
Mystery at Payson Canyon
In this Dateline classic, Kay Mortensen, a brilliant retired professor, a man who was prepared for just about anything finds himself in the most unimaginable situation. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 28, 2013.
41:3513/09/2023
Body of Evidence
Body of Evidence
One preacher. Two wives. And a mystery that leads investigators deep into the desert to uncover the truth about the disappearance of wife number two. Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic that originally aired on NBC on January 9, 2007.
41:2712/09/2023
Tangled
Tangled
In this Dateline classic, a sudden marriage sows tension in two families in a small-town in Colorado. Then a murder uncovers secrets, lies, and a mystery that had been buried for years. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 15, 2016.
42:1506/09/2023
The Mysterious Music Man
The Mysterious Music Man
In this Dateline classic, Dennis Murphy tells the story of a group of smart, successful women with big dreams who, with a click or two, met a man who they believed could make their dreams a reality. But was any of it real? Originally aired on NBC on April 12, 2009.
38:0705/09/2023
The Ultimatum
The Ultimatum
When a mother is discovered dead inside her home, it appears to be a suicide. But when investigators start to interview those closest to her, an evil plot emerges. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on November 16, 2018.
40:2530/08/2023
Blood Ties
Blood Ties
In this Dateline classic, when Lisa Seabolt went missing in Bakersfield, California, her twin sister came up with a brilliant and dangerous plan to catch the person responsible. Few people could do what she did, and it almost got her killed. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 29, 2006.
41:2429/08/2023
Return to the Farm
Return to the Farm
When Shirley Carter is gunned down in her kitchen in rural Iowa, the whole town is stunned. But when police and her family are left with no leads, Shirley’s husband does something even more shocking -- he points the finger at their son. Dennis Murphy reports on the major developments in the case, and the family feud that led to a murder trial. Originally aired on NBC on June 14, 2019.
40:3523/08/2023
The Mystery on Reminisce Road
The Mystery on Reminisce Road
Crime fighting becomes personal for FBI Agents in Wilmington, North Carolina, when their own office manager is murdered. Josh Mankiewicz reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on July 12, 2010.
39:5422/08/2023
The Dead of Night
The Dead of Night
A mother of two goes missing in Monrovia, California. As detectives investigate, the woman's friends and family reveal that she feared she was being stalked. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on October 9, 2020.
40:2916/08/2023
Searching for Allen
Searching for Allen
In this Dateline classic, Dennis Murphy reports on the disappearance of filmmaker Allen Ross. When police come up with no answers, Allen’s friends and family devise a plan of their own to help solve the mystery. Originally aired on NBC on February 25, 2005.Additional Footage: “Missing Allen”/Tangram FilmsThe Sundance Channel, L.L.C. 
39:5415/08/2023
A Killer Among Us
A Killer Among Us
It haunted the city of Spokane, Washington for years, as one after another women turned up dead with few clues and few answers for grieving families. The search for the killer would lead investigators to a most unlikely suspect. Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic that originally aired on NBC on November 10, 2000.
37:2909/08/2023
The Summer of Manson
The Summer of Manson
Keith Morrison reports on the mind and myth of Charles Manson. Updated to include the 2023 release from prison of former Manson follower Leslie Van Houten who participated in the murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca on August 10, 1969. Originally aired on NBC on August 4, 2017.
41:4808/08/2023
Common Denominators
Common Denominators
After a 13-year-old girl is murdered on Valentine’s Day, the investigation leads to a high-profile trial and a conviction. But to one veteran cold case detective, something didn’t look right. Could the wrong person have been in prison? Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on June 8, 2008.
43:2202/08/2023
Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends
In this Dateline classic, a circle of friends from a Miami high school are about to embark on a new beginning at college. But one friend surprises them all. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on August 22, 2014.
41:4901/08/2023
Deadly Hollywood Dreams
Deadly Hollywood Dreams
In this Dateline classic, Keith Morrison tells the story of dozens of women who followed their Hollywood dream of becoming a model. Many disappeared after posing for one particular photographer. Could a team of committed detectives track down the truth of what happened to them? Originally aired on NBC on March 13, 2009.
19:3226/07/2023
On the Trail of the Bike Path Rapist
On the Trail of the Bike Path Rapist
In this Dateline classic, Keith Morrison reports on a series of rapes and murders on a peaceful bike path that went unsolved for decades. Could they all have been committed by the same man? Originally aired on NBC on June 8, 2008.
40:1225/07/2023
Diabolical
Diabolical
A bizarre cyber-revenge case lands a young woman in jail and makes national headlines. In this Dateline classic, Dennis Murphy reports on the unexpected twist that revealed the real culprit. Originally aired on NBC on April 20, 2018.
41:4119/07/2023
The Trap
The Trap
Kate Snow interviews former journalist Amanda Lindhout and the undercover agent who spearheaded the international manhunt for the person responsible for her 2008 kidnapping and torture in Somalia. Originally aired on NBC on January 13, 2019.
41:4112/07/2023
A Long, Dark Stretch of Road
A Long, Dark Stretch of Road
A well-known defense attorney and his wife of nearly 30 years live a comfortable life with their children. One night, that life is torn apart when they are both shot on the side of the road leaving one of them dead. Could it be an angry former client, or something much more twisted? Dennis Murphy reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on April 24, 2009.
01:18:1011/07/2023
Into Thin Air
Into Thin Air
After two young girls go missing two months apart in a Portland, Oregon suburb, a private eye is convinced it’s only a matter of time before someone else gets hurt. Can she crack the case before the FBI does? Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on January 27, 2006.
30:4605/07/2023