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Dateline: True Crime Weekly

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James Craig
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Lori Vallow Daybell
Brendan Banfield
Crystal Rogers
Monica Sementilli
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Dateline
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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 North Carolina, Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel is accused of serving poison-laced wine to her guests at Thanksgiving dinner. Her daughter, Leela Livis, died the next day. In Los Angeles, singer and TikTok star David Anthony Burke, also known as D4vd, w... more

In the Bahamas, Michigan man Brian Hooker says his wife Lynette fell overboard while boating with him. Police continue to investigate what happened. In Utah, Tracey Grist stands trial for allegedly masterminding the murder of her son-in-law, who was ... more

In Long Island, Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murders spanning decades. The families of his victims speak out. In Hawaii, a verdict at the trial of anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, who is accused of attempting to murder his... more

Hawaii anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig stands trial for allegedly attempting to murder his wife on a hike. His son is taking the stand against him. In South Carolina, a pastor pleads not guilty to charges of cyberstalking, abusing his wife, and lying... more

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Recent Guests

Andrea Canning
Dateline correspondent reporting from the Bahamas
NBC News
Episode: A wife goes missing in the Bahamas. Utah mom's alleged plot to kill son-in-law. Plus, crimes abroad.
Rocio Zamora
Dateline producer in the courtroom coverage
Dateline
Episode: A wife goes missing in the Bahamas. Utah mom's alleged plot to kill son-in-law. Plus, crimes abroad.
Michelle Madigan
Dateline producer for Roundup segment
Dateline
Episode: A wife goes missing in the Bahamas. Utah mom's alleged plot to kill son-in-law. Plus, crimes abroad.
Frank Figliuzzi
Retired FBI Assistant Director of Counterintelligence
FBI
Episode: A wife goes missing in the Bahamas. Utah mom's alleged plot to kill son-in-law. Plus, crimes abroad.
Mahealani Richardson
Hawaii News Now anchor and reporter
Hawaii News Now
Episode: Gilgo Beach serial killer pleads guilty. Hawaii doctor learns his fate. Plus, reasonable doubt.
Adam Reese
NBC News reporter
NBC News
Episode: Gilgo Beach serial killer pleads guilty. Hawaii doctor learns his fate. Plus, reasonable doubt.
Drew Roll
Former federal prosecutor and trial lawyer
Self-employed/Legal expert
Episode: Gilgo Beach serial killer pleads guilty. Hawaii doctor learns his fate. Plus, reasonable doubt.
Beau (Bo) Buzbee
Father advocating for Hailey's Law in Indiana
Family of Hailey (Indiana case)
Episode: Son testifies against father in Hawaii. A pastor accused of cyberstalking wife. Plus, Hailey's Law.
Carl Carter
Realtor, Beverly Carter Foundation founder
Beverly Carter Foundation
Episode: A Hawaii doctor's wife testifies against him. A Dad's retrial in Mississippi. And realtor safety.

Hosts

Josh Mankiewicz
Dateline correspondent with broad experience in investigative and on-scene reporting.
Andrea Canning
Senior Dateline correspondent and frequent host with deep legal- and court-reporting experience.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 744 ratings
  • 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
    5
    PurpleMoon24!
    United States5 months ago
  • Love it!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    AG
    5 months ago
  • Amazing

    Amazing reporting! A great way to keep up with true crime news

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wolfphoinex
    United States7 months ago
  • Confess!

    I usually like keeping up with the latest, despite some questionable and unnecessary guests like Dennis Quaid. But the latest “round-up” segment highlighting interrogation techniques was absolutely disgusting. You should have called it “How to get a confession, true or not.”

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    2mnypetz
    United States8 months ago
  • Not keen on this at all. Going to unsubscribe. It's only a short show but is full of adverts and I can't be doing with that many interruptions in only half an hour

    Podcast Addict
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    Lynda
    8 months ago

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#103
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#96
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#97
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#178
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#186
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#194
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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.
Housekeeper testifies at Utah mom murder trial. Sister seeks answers in shootout. Plus, photo lineups.
Q: What is Stand Your Ground supposed to do in this case?
It is intended to shield individuals from civil and criminal liability when they reasonably defend themselves against a threat in a place they have a right to be, a point the lawyer and witnesses discuss in depth.
Verdict in double murder trial. Olympian accused of being drug kingpin. Plus, catfishing.
Q: What can you do if you fall victim to catfishing?
Understand the motives behind the scam, report it to the law enforcement, and seek support.
Verdict in double murder trial. Olympian accused of being drug kingpin. Plus, catfishing.
Q: What are some red flags to watch out for if you think you might be talking to a scammer?
Look for signs like account creation date, communication behavior, and if they start asking for money.

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A weekly true-crime briefing that brings listeners up to speed on ongoing trials, courtroom rulings, and major investigations across the country. The show combines host-led updates with interviews from reporters, legal analysts, and subject-matter experts, often including frontline field reporting and explanations of courtroom procedure, evidence, and eyewitness testimony. Notable strengths include timely roundups, clear storytelling, and a mix of legal analysis with behind-the-scenes newsroom perspectives. The format appeals to listeners who want current crime coverage with context, plus actionable takeaways for media professionals and sponsors seeking audience engagement in the true-crime landscape.

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