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Dateline: True Crime Weekly

NBC News
Sean Combs
Cassie Ventura
Karen Read
John O'keefe
Murder
Jane
Bryan Kohberger
Brian Walsh
Racketeering Trial
Kouri Richins
James Craig
Sex Trafficking
Alec Baldwin
Lori Vallow Daybell
Brendan Banfield
Crystal Rogers
Monica Sementilli
Ashley Benefield
Dateline
Harvey Weinstein

A weekly news podcast for the true crime junkie, from the true crime experts you’ve come to trust. Every Thursday Dateline correspondent Andrea Canning and her guests dive into the biggest crime stories of the week, bringing you the latest on trials and investigations around the country. Whether she’s talking to reporters fresh from the courthouse, NBC News legal analysts or a Dateline team in the... more

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In Mississippi, 18-year-old Black teen Nolan Wells was found dead after not returning home from a July 4th boat party on Horn Island. Prosecutors lay out their case against a Los Angeles businesswoman who has been charged with masterminding the murde... more

In San Diego County, jury deliberations begin in the trial of Larry Millete, a man accused of killing his wife, Maya, as she sought a divorce. In Pennsylvania, a 33-year-old woman is charged with her parents' murders. Prosecutors suspect she has ties... more

In San Diego County, jurors hear from the ex-wife of Maya Millete's lover as prosecutors wrap up their case against Maya's husband, Larry, who is accused of killing her. In Las Vegas, youth pastor David Vander Meer is charged with murdering his wife,... more

In Manhattan, Luigi Mangione’s defense prepares to use a psychiatric defense, then reverses course. In San Diego County, Maya Millete's lover, Jamey Laird, takes the stand in the trial of her husband, who is accused of killing her. In Dateline Roundu... more

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Dr. Mike McCutcheon
Former detective sergeant and crime scene investigator
Independent expert
Episode: Spellcaster testifies at murder trial. Legal fireworks in UNC student murder. Plus, cars and crime.
Emily Simpson
Host of Legally Brunette, Real Housewives alum
Legally Brunette / NBC News
Episode: Karen Read's bombshell lawsuit. Twist in Crystal Rogers case. Plus, Legally Brunette host Emily Simpson.
Lester Holt
Dateline anchor and correspondent
Dateline NBC
Episode: Lester Holt on Luigi Mangione. Divorce attorney on trial for client's murder. Plus, ankle monitors.
Kirsten Bridegan
Mother of Bexley, founder of the Bridegan Foundation
Bridegan Foundation
Episode: TikTok star accused of hiring hit man. Hemlock and magic spells at a murder trial. Plus, the Bexley Box.
Matt Levitas
NBC News breaking news reporter
NBC News
Episode: TikTok star accused of hiring hit man. Hemlock and magic spells at a murder trial. Plus, the Bexley Box.
Alexis Rivas
NBC7 investigative reporter
NBC7
Episode: TikTok star accused of hiring hit man. Hemlock and magic spells at a murder trial. Plus, the Bexley Box.
Caitlin Cut
Dateline booking producer
Dateline NBC
Episode: An American fugitive in Italy. A detective's alleged Instagram account. Plus, Kristil's Law.
Alex Larray
Dateline Field producer
Dateline NBC
Episode: An American fugitive in Italy. A detective's alleged Instagram account. Plus, Kristil's Law.
Laura Jarrett
NBC News senior legal correspondent
NBC News
Episode: Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions thrown out. A new search for Kristin Smart. Plus, AI and murder.

Hosts

Andrea Canning
Dateline correspondent and lead host involved in field reporting and legal analysis.
Lester Holt
Anchor contributing to in-depth reporting and episode roundups.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 758 ratings
  • Know the Names

    Come on…. It’s Alex Murdaugh, not Alec Murdock.

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    United States2 months ago
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    I pay not to hear ads on any Dateline show. Why was the latest episode filled with ads?

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    United States3 months ago
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    I’m hearing ads, too. What’s up? I’m set for auto-renewal….

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    United States3 months ago
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    I’m paying for the subscription and my latest true crime weekly episode is full of commercials. The whole point of paying for the subscription was not to have commercials

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Listeners appreciate concise, on-target roundups that translate complex trials into digestible updates.
Quality reporting and credible guests are commonly praised, with occasional criticism of perceived bias or pacing.

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Karen Read's bombshell lawsuit. Twist in Crystal Rogers case. Plus, Legally Brunette host Emily Simpson.
Q: What was your takeaway from Mackenzie Shirilla's Netflix documentary interview?
Emily Simpson explains that Shirilla's apparent lack of remorse and the online portrayal of her as a public figure significantly shaped how the jury, the media, and the public perceived the case, suggesting that social media presence can complicate a defendant's defense.
Spellcaster testifies at murder trial. Legal fireworks in UNC student murder. Plus, cars and crime.
Q: How do spellcasters factor into the Millete trial, and what was ultimately shown to the jury?
The defense used the spellcasting testimony to cast doubt on the defendant's rational state and to suggest desperation rather than intent, while prosecutors argued the spells reflected his state of mind and control dynamics leading up to Maya Millete's disappearance.
Spellcaster testifies at murder trial. Legal fireworks in UNC student murder. Plus, cars and crime.
Q: What do we know about Faith Hedgepeth's case and the time frame around her death?
We know Faith Hedgepeth, 19, was killed in 2012 in a UNC dorm/apt setting; authorities tied the case to a suspect years later via DNA, while the defense questioned timelines and possible involvement by a roommate, as pretrial motions and evidence issues continued.
Luigi Mangione’s shifting defense strategy. A victim’s lover takes the stand. Plus, Keith Morrison's new podcast.
Q: What does the extreme emotional distress defense entail in Mangione's case?
The defense would need to prove Mangione was extremely emotionally disturbed to the point of loss of self-control, provide a reasonable explanation for that disturbance, and show he was under its influence at the time of the homicide, which could lower the crime from second degree murder to first degree manslaughter.
An American fugitive in Italy. A detective's alleged Instagram account. Plus, Kristil's Law.
Q: What happened at the extradition hearing in Turin?
Gilley appeared in court and did not consent to extradition, claiming innocence and expressing that his wife was dead and he was wrongly blamed. Italian authorities indicated that extradition would depend on assurances regarding the death penalty prior to any US proceedings.

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What is Dateline: True Crime Weekly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly true crime briefing that stitches together high-profile trials, courtroom developments, and international investigations with on-the-ground reporting and expert legal analysis. Episodes weave multiple cases into a single, fast-paced narrative, blending updates from NBC News correspondents, Dateline producers, and legal commentators with explainers on concepts like reasonable doubt, eyewitness procedures, and AI in policing. A standout trait is the mix of in-court color, family perspectives, and policy context, plus regular previews of upcoming coverage and spin-off projects. This show is likely to appeal to true crime enthusiasts who want timely case updates, courtroom insights, and practical takeaways for understanding how justice... more

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