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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
Sex Trafficking
James Craig
Alec Baldwin
Lori Vallow Daybell
Brendan Banfield
Crystal Rogers
Monica Sementilli
New York City
Ashley Benefield
NBC News

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 Miami, 30-year-old OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney is charged with fatally stabbing her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, in 2022. In Las Vegas, alleged gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis faces trial for the murder of 25-year-old hip-hop star Tupac Sh... more

Bryan Kohberger, convicted of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, petitions to withdraw his guilty plea. In Kansas, former Marine Brian McKay was convicted of stalking and killing his estranged wife, Monica. Now he faces a wrongful dea... more

Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the first episode of Dateline: Missing In America Season 5.

In "The Day Zelig Vanished," Josh Mankiewicz examines the disappearance of Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway performer who disappeared af... more

In California, prosecutors lay out their case against singer D4vd during a preliminary hearing. They say he murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and left her remains in his Tesla. In Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy is standing trial for the mur... more

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Recent Guests

Shane Bishop
Dateline producer who covered Kohberger case from the beginning
Dateline
Episode: Bryan Kohberger changes his mind. Son wants mother's killer back in court. Plus, Missing in America.
Mary Marcos
NBC 10 Boston journalist following the Lindsay Clancy case
NBC 10 Boston
Episode: The prosecution case against D4vd. Massachusetts mom on trial for murder. Plus, a criminal profiler.
Jim Clemente
Retired supervisory special agent, former FBI profiler
FBI / Behavioral Analysis Unit
Episode: The prosecution case against D4vd. Massachusetts mom on trial for murder. Plus, a criminal profiler.
Rachel Ligon
Dateline associate producer
Dateline
Episode: Mysterious death of Mississippi Black teen. Doctor's ex-wife allegedly plots his murder. Plus, geofencing.
Kaitlin Cut
Dateline booking producer
Dateline
Episode: Mysterious death of Mississippi Black teen. Doctor's ex-wife allegedly plots his murder. Plus, geofencing.
Matthew Toxson
Professor of Law
University of Utah
Episode: Mysterious death of Mississippi Black teen. Doctor's ex-wife allegedly plots his murder. Plus, geofencing.
Rich Shapiro
NBC News investigative reporter
NBC News
Episode: Verdict watch in Navy optician's murder trial. Accused killer's ties to Zizians. Plus, AI scams.
Vicki Nguyen
NBC News Chief Consumer Investigative Correspondent
NBC News
Episode: Verdict watch in Navy optician's murder trial. Accused killer's ties to Zizians. Plus, AI scams.
Veronica Mazaka
Dateline supervising digital producer
Dateline
Episode: Verdict watch in Navy optician's murder trial. Accused killer's ties to Zizians. Plus, AI scams.

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 764 ratings
  • Know the Names

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

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    ShenJohn
    United States3 months ago
  • Ads?

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

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    1
    Hopiewankenobi
    United States4 months ago
  • Ads on a subscription?

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

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    1
    ghjkl,mnbv
    United States4 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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Soquin78
    United States4 months ago
  • Ads on subscription

    Why am I hearing ads on my paid subscription? 😑

    Apple Podcasts
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    susannj
    United States4 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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#169
Canada/True Crime
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#68
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#220
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#222
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#226
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Prosecutors' love triangle theory. Youth pastor accused of wife's murder. Plus, June Diane Raphael.
Q: Remind us who Jamie is and when he got together with Maya.
Jamie started working in the same office as Maya in 2019, and within six months they began a text-heavy, physically intimate relationship that included hundreds of messages and secret accounts, ultimately becoming central to the prosecution's theory.
Mysterious death of Mississippi Black teen. Doctor's ex-wife allegedly plots his murder. Plus, geofencing.
Q: Can you walk us through the key events that led investigators to suspect Ahong in the murder-for-hire plot?
Investigators connected Ahong to the crime through a sequence of coerced actions she allegedly orchestrated with co-conspirators, including meeting the gunman, coordinating the violence, and leveraging her ownership of the shopping plaza to enact various pressures against her ex-husband.
Verdict watch in Navy optician's murder trial. Accused killer's ties to Zizians. Plus, AI scams.
Q: What is next for the Zizians and also for Michelle Zyko?
The episode notes ongoing legal proceedings, pending arraignments, and the possibility of additional co-conspirators while discussing the relationship between Michelle and the Zizians and the broader pattern of alleged violence linked to the group.
Verdict watch in Navy optician's murder trial. Accused killer's ties to Zizians. Plus, AI scams.
Q: Okay, Rich, give us some background on the Zyko family and the initial suspicions.
Rich Shapiro provides context on the Zyko family, their location near Philadelphia, and the progression from an initial missing-person inquiry to murder charges against Michelle Zyko, with details on surveillance and firearm connections.
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.

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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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