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Talking Dateline: Deadly Dance

Talking Dateline: Deadly Dance

Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander sit down to talk about Andrea’s episode, “Deadly Dance.”  In 2020, former ballerina Ashley Benefield claimed she acted in self-defense after fatally shooting her husband, Doug Benefield. But to investigators, the crime scene pointed to one thing – murder.  Andrea and Blayne discuss how the name Black Swan became associated with Ashley Benefield’s murder trial. Plus, Dateline producer Rob Buchanan answers viewer and listener questions and shares what he saw in the courtroom.Listen to the full episode of "Deadly Dance" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_deadlydance
24:4420/11/2024
Deadly Dance

Deadly Dance

Dubbed the ‘Black Swan’ case, a former ballerina falls in love with a man 30 years her senior, but when their love story spirals out of control one of them winds up dead. Andrea Canning reports.
41:0719/11/2024
Verdicts in both the Delphi murders trial and the case of a murdered Minnesota mom. Plus 20 years on, Keith Morrison talks about Scott Peterson.

Verdicts in both the Delphi murders trial and the case of a murdered Minnesota mom. Plus 20 years on, Keith Morrison talks about Scott Peterson.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. After nearly 19 hours of deliberation, there is a verdict in the Delphi murders trial ending a seven-year saga in the small Indiana town. In Minnesota, the man accused of murdering a 26-year-old mother of two learns his fate. Plus, Bryan Kohberger is back in court with his life on the line. And Keith Morrison reflects on the 20th anniversary of Scott Peterson's conviction. Listen to Keith's latest episode on the Peterson case: https://link.chtbl.com/dtl_ep_lacipetersonTo get new episodes every Thursday, follow here: https://link.chtbl.com/dtcw_fdlwFind out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com
28:0314/11/2024
Talking Dateline: The Menendez Brothers: Chance at Freedom

Talking Dateline: The Menendez Brothers: Chance at Freedom

Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning sit down to talk about Keith’s episode, “Menendez Brothers: Chance at Freedom.” Thirty-five years ago, Jose and Kitty Menendez were gunned down in the den of their Beverly Hills home. Their sons, Lyle and Erik, were charged with their murders. A media frenzy surrounded the trial which was televised and captured the nation’s attention. Following each of their juries being unable to come to an agreement, the brothers were convicted in a second trial and sentenced to life in prison without parole. The case is back in the news and capturing the attention of a new audience on social media. And now, the outgoing Los Angeles County D.A. has recommended the brothers be resentenced, which – if a judge agrees – would immediately make them eligible for parole. Keith and Andrea discuss public opinion surrounding the case and details that could be considered in a possible resentencing. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions about the episode.Listen to the full episode of "The Menendez Brothers: Chance at Freedom" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_menendezbrothers
23:0013/11/2024
The Menendez Brothers: Chance at Freedom

The Menendez Brothers: Chance at Freedom

Keith Morrison reports on the latest developments in the high-profile murder case of Lyle and Erik Menendez that continues to captivate the nation.Listen to Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_menendezbrothers
01:23:2412/11/2024
Details emerge in a grisly Kentucky murder. Young Thug is free. And how to detect deception.

Details emerge in a grisly Kentucky murder. Young Thug is free. And how to detect deception.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. A prosecutor reveals new details in the disturbing murder of Kentucky restaurant hostess Amber Spradlin. A dramatic conclusion in the longest-running criminal trial in Georgia history as defendant Young Thug makes a surprising decision. The latest from the Delphi murders trial. And, a former secret service agent has tips on how to tell if someone is lying. To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here: https://link.chtbl.com/dtcw_fdlwFind out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com
27:3907/11/2024
Talking Dateline: After the Halloween Party

Talking Dateline: After the Halloween Party

Blayne Alexander and Keith Morrison sit down to discuss his episode, “After the Halloween Party.”  Friends and family were at a loss when Karen Swift, a Tennessee mother of four, went missing on October 29th, 2011. It took investigators 6 weeks to find Karen’s body and prosecutors 11 years to charge someone with her murder, but the case is anything but closed. Keith and Blayne talk about the small-town gossip that plagued the investigation in Dyersburg, Tennessee, and the private investigator from out of town who set out to solve the case herself. Then, Keith shares a podcast-exclusive clip from an interview with two of Karen’s neighbors who knew her as a child, and Dateline associate producer Sam Springer joins Blayne to answer viewer and listener questions from social media.   Learn about more cases featured in Dateline’s Cold Case Spotlight series here: https://www.nbcnews.com/cold-case-spotlightYou can also read the stories of those covered in Dateline’s Missing in America series here: https://www.nbcnews.com/missing-in-americaListen to the full episode of "After the Halloween Party" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_afterthehalloweenparty
23:0206/11/2024
After the Halloween Party

After the Halloween Party

After a Halloween party at a country club, a wife and mother of four vanishes. Nearly a decade later, a private investigator claims to uncover chilling new clues that turn the town upside down. Keith Morrison reports.Listen to Keith Morrison and Blayne Alexander as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_afterthehalloweenparty
01:23:3505/11/2024
A Police Interrogation in Delphi Murders. A Missing Texas Mom. And What's Next for the Menendez Brothers.

A Police Interrogation in Delphi Murders. A Missing Texas Mom. And What's Next for the Menendez Brothers.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. A jury watches video of the police interrogation of the man accused of killing two Indiana school girls in 2017. A few weeks after a Texas mother of four goes missing, her husband and his business partner are behind bars. Was she murdered? And what happens next in the Menendez brothers saga? Plus, safety tips from a former Secret Service agent on what to do if you suspect you're being followed.   To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here: https://link.chtbl.com/dtcw_fdlwFind out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com
26:5831/10/2024
Talking Dateline: Deadly Omission

Talking Dateline: Deadly Omission

Blayne Alexander and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of Andrea’s latest episode, “Deadly Omission." When Kasi Peek was found shot to death in her bed in 2005, investigators turned their attention to a double homicide from nearly a decade earlier to help catch her killer. Andrea tells Blayne what she learned about love bombing from reporting on this case and plays an extra clip from a police interview with the main suspect about his previous marriages. Later, they answer your questions from social media.Listen to the full episode of “Deadly Omission” here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_deadlyomissionWant to see the shirt Blayne’s husband made? Check it out: https://x.com/DatelineNBC/status/1843663263508378057
22:3830/10/2024
Deadly Omission

Deadly Omission

A woman's murder shines a light on an unsolved mystery from years earlier. As the connection between the two cases becomes clear, a long-hidden truth surfaces. Could a master manipulator be behind both crimes? Andrea Canning reports.Listen to Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_deadlyomission
01:22:5529/10/2024
Delphi Murders Latest. The Sister of Bob Lee's Accused Killer. And the Death by Suitcase Defendant Testifies.

Delphi Murders Latest. The Sister of Bob Lee's Accused Killer. And the Death by Suitcase Defendant Testifies.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. Emotions are running high in a Delphi, Indiana courtroom as the prosecution starts building its case against a man accused of murdering two middle schoolers. Across the country in San Francisco, a star witness takes the stand - the sister of the man charged with the murder of tech mogul, Bob Lee. And, highlights from the testimony of the Florida woman on trial for allegedly leaving her boyfriend to die in a suitcase. Plus, some Halloween safety tips for kids and their parents. To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here: https://link.chtbl.com/dtcw_fdlwFind out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com 
26:4524/10/2024
Talking Dateline: The Night of the Nor’easter

Talking Dateline: The Night of the Nor’easter

Blayne Alexander and Andrea Canning discuss Andrea’s episode, “The Night of the Nor’easter.”  In 2022, Karen Read was charged with killing her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, by drunkenly backing her car into him in blizzard conditions. She says that never happened, and her defense – that she was being framed as part of a police cover up – gained national attention and sparked demonstrations and protests at the courthouse. Andrea talks about covering Read’s high-profile trial this summer, and what it was like interviewing Read’s defense attorney, Alan Jackson. Later, Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her conversation with one of John O’Keefe’s family members. And Dateline producer Sue Simpson stops by to answer viewer and listener questions from social media.Listen to the full episode of "The Night of the Nor'easter" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_thenightofthenoreaster
21:5923/10/2024
The Night of the Nor'easter

The Night of the Nor'easter

Andrea Canning reports on the latest developments in the high-profile murder trial of Karen Read, who is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, by reversing her car into him after a night out.Listen to Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_thenightofthenoreaster
01:23:3222/10/2024
The Delphi Murders Trial. A tech mogul's stabbing. And Sean “Diddy” Combs faces new accusers.

The Delphi Murders Trial. A tech mogul's stabbing. And Sean “Diddy” Combs faces new accusers.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. Seven years after two middle school girls are found stabbed to death near the banks of an Indiana creek, spawning rumors of a pagan sacrifice, a local man stands trial. Across the country in San Francisco, testimony begins in the case of another stabbing: the 2023 death of tech mogul, Bob Lee. And details from six new civil suits filed against Sean Combs. Plus, Keith Morrison drops by to talk about his latest podcast, "The Man in the Black Mask." To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here: https://link.chtbl.com/dtcw_fdlw
26:3217/10/2024
Dateline presents: The Man in the Black Mask

Dateline presents: The Man in the Black Mask

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you episode 1 of our new podcast series, The Man in the Black Mask. It’s the story of a rising young director shooting a frightening film about a serial killer in a hockey mask. But when a man goes missing near the set, a real-life horror story unfolds… If you like what you hear, just search The Man in the Black Mask to listen to the first two episodes now, completely free. Or, subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers get early access to new episodes and can listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free.
31:2016/10/2024
Talking Dateline: Down the Rabbit Hole

Talking Dateline: Down the Rabbit Hole

Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Keith’s episode, “Down the Rabbit Hole.” In 2012, Mary Ann Murphy was found stabbed to death in her Humble, Texas, home. What initially looked like a simple break-in gone wrong, turned out to be something far more complicated. A thorough investigation of the crime led detectives down a path of multiple suspects and a web of lies. Josh and Keith discuss the young lovers at the center of the crime and the puzzling false confession from an innocent man. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions about the episode.Listen to the full episode of “Down the Rabbit Hole” here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_downtherabbithole
19:3216/10/2024
Down the Rabbit Hole

Down the Rabbit Hole

A 16-year-old calls 911 to report a break-in at her family’s home. When police arrive, they discover her mother has been murdered, launching an investigation that featured a false confession and revealed a dangerous romance. Keith Morrison 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_downtherabbithole
01:23:3415/10/2024
Fallout from the Karen Read trial. The Ponzi and poison case. And for Domestic Violence Awareness Month: how to help.

Fallout from the Karen Read trial. The Ponzi and poison case. And for Domestic Violence Awareness Month: how to help.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. On the show, the lead investigator on the Karen Read case comes under scrutiny for his work in another murder investigation. And new details in the case of the West Virginia pharmacist already serving time for fraud who now faces murder charges. Plus, it's Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We talk to an expert about how to help friends in an abusive relationship. To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here: https://link.chtbl.com/dtcw_fdlwGet resources on domestic violence: https://www.thehotline.org/ Learn more about the One Love Foundation: https://www.joinonelove.org/
27:4110/10/2024
Talking Dateline: Wrong Turns

Talking Dateline: Wrong Turns

Josh Mankiewicz talks with Keith Morrison about his episode “Wrong Turns.” When Justin Hilbert’s body was found on the side of the road, investigators never imagined it would take another murder to help them figure out who killed Justin. Josh plays an extra clip for Keith from his interview with the detective who pieced together the complicated murder plot. And Keith has a crime story of his own for Josh. Later, Dateline producers join the show to discuss your social media questions.Listen to the full episode of “Wrong Turns” here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_wrongturns
23:2509/10/2024
Wrong Turns

Wrong Turns

A new father is found dead on the side of a road.  Then the shocking stabbing of a young woman in broad daylight leads police on a high speed chase.  Investigators wonder: are these two chilling murders connected? Josh Mankiewicz reports.Listen to Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_wrongturns
01:23:3008/10/2024
Death by Suitcase. The Missing Virginia Mom. Plus, Tips to Avoid a Carjacking.

Death by Suitcase. The Missing Virginia Mom. Plus, Tips to Avoid a Carjacking.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. On the show, Sarah Boone is heading to trial in a Florida courtroom, accused of murdering her boyfriend with a suitcase. And the latest details in the prosecution's case against Naresh Bhatt, a Virginia man charged with concealing the dead body of his wife after she vanished from their home this summer. Plus automotive expert Lauren Fix has tips on what to do if you come face to face with a carjacker. To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here: https://link.chtbl.com/dtcw_fdlw
27:0503/10/2024
Talking Dateline: The Butterfly

Talking Dateline: The Butterfly

Andrea Canning talks with Josh Mankiewicz about her episode “The Butterfly.” When 21-year-old art student Katelyn Markham suddenly vanished from her Ohio home in the summer of 2011, her friends and family knew something was terribly wrong. It would take more than a decade for her killer to be arrested. Andrea plays Josh an extra clip from her interview with the investigator who cracked the case. And Mankiewicz & Canning, anyone? Josh and Andrea talk about a potential future business endeavor.Listen to the full episode of "The Butterfly" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_thebutterfly
22:3702/10/2024
The Butterfly

The Butterfly

A young Ohio woman vanishes one summer night, prompting her community to conduct a massive search. When she’s found dead, investigators work to uncover her killer. 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_thebutterfly
01:23:4101/10/2024
Dateline True Crime Weekly with Andrea Canning

Dateline True Crime Weekly with Andrea Canning

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. On this week’s episode, the wiretaps and jailhouse recordings you may not have heard in the case of Donna Adelson, the Florida grandmother accused of masterminding a hit on her ex son-in-law. And, with the alleged killer’s trial around the corner, new details on the case of Bob Lee, the tech executive murdered on the streets of San Francisco. Plus, Vicky Nguyen, NBC’s Senior Consumer Investigative Correspondent has tips on how to avoid becoming one of the millions who fall victim to financial fraud.Listen to Dateline: True Crime Weekly every Thursday. Follow here:  https://link.chtbl.com/dtcw_fdlw
27:1926/09/2024
Talking Dateline: The Shadow in the Window

Talking Dateline: The Shadow in the Window

Andrea Canning talks to Keith Morrison about his new episode, “The Shadow in the Window.” In 2017, 35-year-old Nada Huranieh was found dead on the ground outside of her Michigan home beneath an open second-story window. Inside the home was a step ladder and cleaning spray. Investigators wondered – was it an accidental fall while cleaning, or something more sinister? Andrea and Keith discuss the family dynamics behind Nada’s tragic death and the security footage that helped detectives crack the case.  Later, Keith shares a podcast-exclusive clip from Nada’s divorce attorney and answers viewer and listener questions about the show.Listen to the full episode of "The Shadow in the Window" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_theshadowinthewindow
19:5025/09/2024
The Shadow in the Window

The Shadow in the Window

A teenager's life is turned upside down when she finds her mother lying on the patio. What initially seems like a fatal accident reveals itself to be something much more disturbing. Keith Morrison reports.Listen to Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_theshadowinthewindow
40:2424/09/2024
Dateline: True Crime Weekly with Andrea Canning

Dateline: True Crime Weekly with Andrea Canning

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. This week, music legend Sean Combs is arraigned in open court; a Virginia man is charged with killing his wife and a stranger so he could be with the family’s au pair; and a longtime Dateline producer stops by to  talk about “The Sing Sing Files”, his book chronicling his decades spent uncovering wrongful convictions. Like what you hear? Listen to Dateline: True Crime Weekly every Thursday. Follow here:  https://link.chtbl.com/dtcw_fdlw
29:3219/09/2024
Talking Dateline: The Day Akia Disappeared

Talking Dateline: The Day Akia Disappeared

Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Josh’s episode, “The Day Akia Disappeared.” In May 2017, 22-year-old Akia Eggleston vanished in Baltimore, Maryland. She was eight months pregnant with her second child. When she didn’t show up for her baby shower, Akia’s loved ones grew worried and reported her missing. A thorough investigation of Akia’s life revealed a complicated love triangle and a possible motive for murder. Josh and Keith discuss the evidence that led investigators to Akia’s killer and the battle her family faced to ensure the case got media coverage. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions about the episode.Read the Black and Missing Foundation’s best practices guidehere: https://www.blackandmissinginc.com/law-enforcement-best-practice-guide/Listen to all three seasons of Josh’s podcast series Dateline: Missing in America here: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissingRead more cases from Dateline’s digital series here: https://www.nbcnews.com/missing-in-americaListen to the full episode of "The Day Akia Disappeared" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_thedayakiadisappeared
21:3618/09/2024
The Day Akia Disappeared

The Day Akia Disappeared

When a woman who is eight months pregnant vanishes before her own baby shower, her family begins a desperate search. As detectives struggle to unravel the chilling mystery, they wonder: is it a missing persons case, or something far more sinister? Josh Mankiewicz reports.Listen to Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_akiadisappeared
40:4417/09/2024
Shining a Light on the Missing with the Team Behind NBC’s “Found”

Shining a Light on the Missing with the Team Behind NBC’s “Found”

Josh Mankiewicz sits down with showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll and Shanola Hampton, lead actor and producer of the hit NBC drama Found, to talk about bringing attention to the missing. Don’t forget to watch Josh’s all-new Dateline this Friday at 10/9c on NBC, and Found premieres Thursday, 10/3 at 10/9c on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
19:5312/09/2024
Talking Dateline: Shining Star

Talking Dateline: Shining Star

Josh Mankiewicz talks with Dennis Murphy about his episode “Shining Star.” In 2009, criminal defense attorney, Chiquita Tate, was found stabbed to death in her Baton Rouge, Louisiana law office. After an exhaustive investigation, authorities zero in on their suspect. Chiquita’s sister Danita Tate joins the conversation to discuss her advocacy work in educating the community on domestic violence. Josh and Dennis talk Murphy’s Law and how Dateline episodes get their titles.Get resources on domestic violence: https://www.thehotline.org/Learn more about Juantonja Richmond’s case: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-close-case-two-friends-murdered-georgia-familys-pleas-answers-rcna138033Listen to the full episode of "Shining Star" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_shiningstar
20:4611/09/2024
Dan Slepian reads an excerpt from “The Sing Sing Files”

Dan Slepian reads an excerpt from “The Sing Sing Files”

Hear an exclusive audio excerpt from Dateline producer Dan Slepian’s new book “The Sing Sing Files” which chronicles his two-decade journey navigating the criminal justice system to help free six innocent men.  Warning: This excerpt contains explicit language. Available now wherever books and audiobooks are sold.  For more details and to purchase, follow this link:https://bit.ly/TheSingSingFilesShowcast
20:3110/09/2024
Shining Star

Shining Star

A criminal defense attorney is found brutally murdered in her office after working late. The search for the killer takes investigators down a strange and unexpected road. Dennis Murphy reports.Listen to Dennis Murphy and Josh Mankiewicz as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_shiningstar
40:5510/09/2024
Talking Dateline: Noises in the Night

Talking Dateline: Noises in the Night

Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning discuss Andrea’s episode, “Noises in the Night.” In November 2016, 16-year-old cheerleader Emma Walker was found dead in her Knoxville, Tennessee home. An investigation revealed she was killed by a bullet shot from outside her house that pierced the wall of her bedroom.  Andrea and Josh talk about the people who helped investigators bring the killer to justice – his own friends – and reflect on what parents can do to protect their teens from toxic relationships. Later, Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with two of Emma’s friends. Plus, Josh and Andrea answer viewer and listener questions from social media.Listen to the full episode of "Noises in the Night" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_noisesinthenight
20:2704/09/2024
Noises in the Night

Noises in the Night

A community in Knoxville, TN, is shaken when a popular high school student is found murdered in her bed. Two students who helped police solve the case speak to Andrea Canning.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_noisesinthenight
40:3103/09/2024
Talking Dateline: Stone-Cold

Talking Dateline: Stone-Cold

Dennis Murphy talks with Josh Mankiewicz about his episode, “Stone-Cold.” In 2016 when 45-year-old Nick Morelos was found shot to death in his Tucson, Arizona bedroom, investigators wondered if this hard-charging boss rubbed someone at work the wrong way. What investigators uncovered was a web of complicated relationships that they had to untangle to find Nick’s killer. Later, Josh shares an exclusive clip from his interview with Pima County Sheriff’s Det. Jennifer Garcia, about a key piece of evidence not admissible at trial. Plus, Dennis and Josh are joined by Dateline producer Chetna Joshi to answer view and listener social media questions.Listen to the full episode of "Stone-Cold" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_stone-cold
20:4528/08/2024
Keith Morrison reads “The Dead Alive” by Wilkie Collins

Keith Morrison reads “The Dead Alive” by Wilkie Collins

Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you episode 1 from season 3 of our podcast Morrison Mysteries.   This season, Keith Morrison introduces you to the Meadowcroft family, living on a sprawling American farm. The household is teeming with rivalry and passion, envy and anger. When someone mysteriously disappears, two brothers are accused of murder...but all is not as it seems. Listen to Keith’s reading of “The Dead Alive,” a chilling novel from 150 years ago based on a real trial, to find out what really happened. If you like what you hear, just search “Morrison Mysteries” and subscribe to Dateline Premium. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to subsequent episodes: https://link.chtbl.com/mmst_fdlw
32:5727/08/2024
Stone-Cold

Stone-Cold

When a hard-charging boss in Arizona is shot to death, investigators uncover a complex web of bruised egos in his professional life and a trail of broken hearts in his personal life. Josh Mankiewicz reports.Listen to Josh Mankiewicz and Dennis Murphy as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_stone-cold
40:4927/08/2024
Talking Dateline: Young Lords of Chaos

Talking Dateline: Young Lords of Chaos

Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Keith’s episode, “Young Lords of Chaos.’’ In 1996, a group of teens dubbed the ‘Lords of Chaos’ went on a crime spree in Fort Myers, Florida, culminating in the murder of their high school band director, Mark Schwebes. Josh and Keith discuss the choices the teens made as they fell under the spell of their charismatic ringleader, and the local reporter who found himself getting a little too close to the case. They’re also joined by the victim’s sister, Pat Schwebes-Dunbar, who shares how her life has been shaped in the 28 years since her brother’s murder.Listen to the full episode of “Young Lords of Chaos” here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_younglordsofchaosKeith also catches up with Jim Greenhill, the reporter at the center of the story, to see where life has taken him and to learn his thoughts on the Lords of Chaos today. “After the Verdict” is available exclusively to Dateline Premium subscribers: https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-young-lords-of-chaos
23:0021/08/2024
Young Lords of Chaos

Young Lords of Chaos

A rare look at the frightening power of a charismatic killer, just 18 years old -- a teenage mastermind who convinces other kids to kill. Would even a hardened reporter covering his story get caught up in the spell?  Keith Morrison 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_younglordsofchaosKeith Morrison catches up with Jim Greenhill, the reporter at the center of the story, to see where life has taken him and to learn his thoughts on the Lords of Chaos today. “After the Verdict” is available exclusively to Dateline Premium subscribers: https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-young-lords-of-chaos
01:21:4120/08/2024
Talking Dateline: Broken Circle

Talking Dateline: Broken Circle

Andrea Canning catches up with Keith Morrison and Dateline producer Liz Brown about their episode, “Broken Circle.”  In 2020, a 21-second video filmed secretly at Circle of Hope Girls’ Ranch, a religious reform school in Missouri, went viral on TikTok. Soon after, the local sheriff launched an investigation into possible abuse, and the school closed. Surprisingly, the person who posted the video was none other than Amanda Householder, the daughter of the school's owners. Keith and Liz discuss Amanda’s choice to go against her parents and how she joined forces with former Circle of Hope students to change Missouri laws regulating religious schools. Plus, Keith shares two podcast-exclusive clips from his interviews with former students from Circle of Hope and a similar nearby boys’ school, Agape Ranch.Listen to the full episode of "Broken Circle" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_brokencircleupdate
17:3914/08/2024
Broken Circle - Update

Broken Circle - Update

When the owner of a school promoted as a place to help troubled girls is accused of abusing students, his daughter must decide whose side she’s on. Keith Morrison reports.Listen to Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_brokencircleupdate
41:4513/08/2024
Talking Dateline: Secrets on the Emerald Coast

Talking Dateline: Secrets on the Emerald Coast

Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning sit down to talk about Keith’s classic episode, “Secrets on the Emerald Coast,” about the 2011 murder of young mother Marie Carlson in Florida. Marie vanished after allegedly leaving her baby with her pastor, James Flanders, and his wife, Tanya. The investigation into Marie’s disappearance revealed a tangled relationship among the three and a possible motive for murder. Keith shares a clip from the killer’s confession to investigators. Plus, Keith answers viewer and listener questions from social media and talks about his father, who was a minister with The United Church of Canada.Listen to the full episode of "Secrets on the Emerald Coast" here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_secretsontheemeraldcoast
19:1007/08/2024
Secrets on the Emerald Coast

Secrets on the Emerald Coast

Detectives uncover a web of secrets and lies in their search for a young mother who disappeared after leaving her baby in the care of a local pastor and his wife. Keith Morrison reports.Listen to Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_secretsontheemeraldcoast
40:3306/08/2024
Voices for Vanessa – Update

Voices for Vanessa – Update

When soldier Vanessa Guillen vanishes from Fort Hood, her family works to bring attention to her disappearance. Andrea Canning reports on the case on the case that inspired a movement across the country. 
41:1731/07/2024
Evil Intent

Evil Intent

When a young woman fails to show up to work, her mother rushes to her home to try to find her. What she discovers begins an investigation that leads to a suspect no one imagined. Keith Morrison reports.
40:3030/07/2024
Talking Dateline: Justice for Nikki

Talking Dateline: Justice for Nikki

Dennis Murphy talks with Andrea Canning about her episode, “Justice for Nikki.” In 2016, the body of 31-year-old mother Nikki VanderHeyden was found in a field days after she didn’t return home from a night out with friends. Detectives quickly closed in on someone close to her. Dennis and Andrea discuss the clues that made an innocent man look guilty and how technology helped lead investigators to the real killer. Andrea tells Dennis what made her jailhouse interview with Nikki’s murderer so memorable and shares a clip from her interview with another family heavily invested in Nikki’s case. Plus, Dennis and Andrea answer viewer and listener questions from social media.Listen to the full episode “Justice for Nikki” here: https://link.chtbl.com/dl_justicefornikki
20:2024/07/2024
Justice for Nikki

Justice for Nikki

When a young woman is found dead in a field on the outskirts of Green Bay, Wis., a fitness tracker helps detectives solve the mystery. Andrea Canning reports.Listen to Andrea Canning and Dennis Murphy as they go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://link.chtbl.com/tdl_justicefornikki
01:25:0923/07/2024
Talking Dateline: Open Desert

Talking Dateline: Open Desert

Andrea Canning talks to Josh Mankiewicz about his episode, “Open Desert.” On March 8, 2020, 16-year-old Britney Ujlaky told her dad she was leaving a park to meet up with a friend. She never came home. Her partially-clothed body was found three days later in the Nevada desert. Detectives investigated multiple potential suspects before they turned their attention to the last person to see Britney alive. Josh and Andrea discuss Britney’s strong relationship with her father, Jim Ujlaky, and the blackmail scheme that gave her family false hope after she disappeared. Later, Josh shares a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with Jim about his first impressions of the killer. Plus, Dateline producer Ann Preisman joins the conversation to share her experience making the episode and to answer viewer and listener questions from social media.Listen to the full episode “Open Desert” here:  https://link.chtbl.com/dl_opendesert
22:4717/07/2024