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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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Lee Gilley, a Houston entrepreneur accused of murdering his wife and unborn child seeks asylum in Italy after cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing the US. Now questions loom about when or if he'll be extradited back to Texas to stand trial. In t... more

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Recent Guests

Caitlin Cut
Dateline booking producer
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Episode: An American fugitive in Italy. A detective's alleged Instagram account. Plus, Kristil's Law.
Alex Larray
Dateline Field producer
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Episode: An American fugitive in Italy. A detective's alleged Instagram account. Plus, Kristil's Law.
Laura Jarrett
NBC News senior legal correspondent
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Episode: Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions thrown out. A new search for Kristin Smart. Plus, AI and murder.
Craig Melvin
Co-anchor of NBC's Today Show
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Episode: Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions thrown out. A new search for Kristin Smart. Plus, AI and murder.
Marianne O'Donnell
Dateline producer
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Episode: Arrest in bank secretary's murder. A father's quest for justice. And wrongful death lawsuits 101.
Brittany Morris
Dateline Field producer
NBC News Dateline
Episode: Arrest in bank secretary's murder. A father's quest for justice. And wrongful death lawsuits 101.
Marissa Meyer
Dateline producer
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Episode: Arrest in bank secretary's murder. A father's quest for justice. And wrongful death lawsuits 101.
Danny Savalos
NBC News legal analyst
NBC News
Episode: Arrest in bank secretary's murder. A father's quest for justice. And wrongful death lawsuits 101.
Ellison Barber
NBC News journalist; host of Allegedly on Netflix
NBC News
Episode: Alleged double murder at USF. A husband accused of hexes and murder. And "Allegedly,” the new true-crime video podcast.

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 752 ratings
  • Ads?

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

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    Hopiewankenobi
    United States2 months ago
  • Ads on a subscription?

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

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    United States2 months ago
  • Commercials?

    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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    Soquin78
    United States2 months ago
  • Ads on subscription

    Why am I hearing ads on my paid subscription? 😑

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    susannj
    United States2 months ago
  • MAR-E-O not Mary-O

    Love the podcast & look fwd to each week’s current true crime cases… but PLEASE stop pronouncing Mario as Mary-O! Hahahaa

    I cannot take it seriously.

    Apple Podcasts
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    PurpleMoon24!
    United States6 months ago

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Ads and sponsor reads are a point of friction for paying subscribers according to some feedback.
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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#100
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#126
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#127
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#154
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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.
An American fugitive in Italy. A detective's alleged Instagram account. Plus, Kristil's Law.
Q: Caitlin, fill us in on Lee and Krista Gilley. What do we know about this couple?
Lee Gilley, a Houston entrepreneur, is accused of murdering his pregnant wife Krista. He fled to Italy using what appeared to be a fake passport and sought asylum after his bond conditions included ankle monitoring. Prosecutors say there were motives rooted in marriage troubles and infidelity, with the defense arguing a rare blood disorder could explain some symptoms.
North Carolina mom allegedly poisons family. Singer D4vd arrested. Plus, sexual assault awareness.
Q: Break those charges down for us, Andrew.
First-degree murder denotes an intentional, premeditated killing, with accompanying counts including continuous sexual abuse of a minor and mutilation of a body related to the disposal of that body.
A wife goes missing in the Bahamas. Utah mom's alleged plot to kill son-in-law. Plus, crimes abroad.
Q: What should travelers do if they become crime victims abroad?
Register with the nearest US consulate, keep copies of important documents, know how to contact local authorities, and understand that local laws can differ and investigations can be slow, with the FBI offering support while working with host nations.
A wife goes missing in the Bahamas. Utah mom's alleged plot to kill son-in-law. Plus, crimes abroad.
Q: Tell us about Lynette and Brian Hooker. What do we know about them?
Lynette and Brian Hooker were a Michigan couple living aboard their yacht in the Bahamas; Lynette disappeared after a trip to shore, with suspicions rising about Brian's account, while investigations noted past domestic issues and questions about whether Lynette fell victim to foul play or an accident.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dateline: True Crime Weekly

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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