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Dateline: True Crime Weekly

NBC News
Karen Read
Alec Baldwin
John O'keefe
Ashley Benefield
Scott Peterson
Dateline
True Crime
Helena Hutchins
Preston Lord
Dee Ann Warner
Josh Mankiewicz
Gilbert Goons
Hannah Gutierrez Reed
Boston
Massachusetts
New Mexico
Kouri Richins
Gilgo Beach Murders
Michigan
Ohio

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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Latest Episodes

Mom-of-three Kouri Richins stands trial in Utah for the alleged murder of her husband. Prosecutors call her ex-lover to testify and he weeps on the stand. In Florida, the man who confessed to gunning down Microsoft employee Jared Bridegan takes back ... more

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, Trace of Suspicion.

After seemingly healthy 23-year-old Marine Todd Sommer dies unexpectedly, his widow Cindy’s lavish spending, cosmetic surgery, and ... more

In Utah, the murder trial of mom of three Kouri Richins enters its second week. Richins' former housekeeper testifies about buying drugs for Kouri before Eric Richins' death. She says Kouri asked for something "stronger". In South Carolina, Scott Spi... more

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Trace of Suspicion, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Josh Mankiewicz.

After seemingly healthy 23-year-old Marine Todd Sommer dies unexpectedly, his widow Cindy’... more

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Recent Guests

Ken Wallantyne
Retired chief of the West Jordan, Utah Police Department
Law Enforcement
Episode: Housekeeper testifies at Utah mom murder trial. Sister seeks answers in shootout. Plus, photo lineups.
Michael Kosner
NBC News producer who covers the Justice Department
NBC News
Episode: Verdict in double murder trial. Olympian accused of being drug kingpin. Plus, catfishing.
Cody Brunig
Cybersecurity expert at Black Dog Forensics
Black Dog Forensics
Episode: Verdict in double murder trial. Olympian accused of being drug kingpin. Plus, catfishing.
Juliana Perez Magalhães
Brazilian au pair and key witness in the trial against Brendan Banfield.
Episode: Husband testifies about affair with au pair. Alleged killer of UGA student on trial. Plus, no body murders.
Cameron J. Harrelson
Podcaster who investigated Tara Baker's cold case and collaborated with her family.
Episode: Husband testifies about affair with au pair. Alleged killer of UGA student on trial. Plus, no body murders.
Edrick Lamont Faust
Accused murderer in the case of Tara Baker.
Episode: Husband testifies about affair with au pair. Alleged killer of UGA student on trial. Plus, no body murders.
Alexa Danner
Executive Producer of the Martha Moxley podcast
NBC News Studios
Episode: Texas realtor murder case. Arson and fratricide trial in New Jersey. Plus, Martha Moxley podcast.
Jordan Elder
Reporter from WOAI San Antonio
WOAI San Antonio
Episode: Texas realtor murder case. Arson and fratricide trial in New Jersey. Plus, Martha Moxley podcast.
Kevin Shea
Reporter from NJ.com
NJ.com
Episode: Texas realtor murder case. Arson and fratricide trial in New Jersey. Plus, Martha Moxley podcast.

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 719 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 States3 months ago
  • Love it!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    AG
    4 months ago
  • Amazing

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wolfphoinex
    United States6 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 States7 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
    7 months ago

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#124
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#118
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#184
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#20
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#135
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#137
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Talking Points

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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.
Verdict in double murder trial. Olympian accused of being drug kingpin. Plus, catfishing.
Q: What is catfishing?
Catfishing is when someone uses a fake online identity to deceive, manipulate or scam others.
Husband testifies about affair with au pair. Alleged killer of UGA student on trial. Plus, no body murders.
Q: Did you ever create any sort of a plan with Giuliana?
No, there was no plan to get rid of my wife; that's absurd.

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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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