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Deadly Engagement

NBC News
Denita Smith
Shannon Crawley
Jermier Stroud
Murder
Durham
North Carolina
Jermere Stroud
Robert Roberson
Love and Betrayal
Durham, North Carolina
Jealousy
Engagement
North Carolina Central University
Nikki
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Murder Trial
Campus Crossings Apartments
Detective Sean Pate
911 Operator
Affair

Denita Smith was about to fulfill her dreams. Just months away from getting her master’s degree, Denita had recently gotten engaged to her college sweetheart. But her future vanished in a puff of smoke with one gunshot from a mysterious assailant. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz takes you to North Carolina for a twisted story of sex, lies and betrayal that will keep you guessing until the very end.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes8Founded2 months ago
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True Crime

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Josh Mankiewicz
Host of the podcast, known for his investigative journalism on true crime stories. He has a notable background with Dateline and NBC News, bringing depth and credibility to the narratives.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 281 ratings
  • Mid

    This was not one of my favorite dateline series, but not with any fault toward Josh Mankiewicz, who is one of the best storytellers in the business. My problem was that the story itself was not a mystery, but who done it was told at least down to two people in episode one. I just think this was more worthy of being Maybe a two episode at most story.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AnonyCrat
    United States21 days ago
  • Pretty good

    Josh Mankiewicz is a great narrator. Dateline pods like this one are interesting because they’re involved. The dramatic violins are too much, almost sensationalizing or too showy when discussing a tragedy. The sound affects are a little silly, annoying even, but I liked it.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    August Rivers Humanities
    United States21 days ago
  • 🎵🎶

    Good story and narration, but they chose only one riff for the background, the same four chords over and over 🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    praxis78
    United States23 days ago
  • Inclusion

    Always love to hear diverse stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hail2daV
    United States25 days ago
  • Too Many Episodes for a regular Dateline

    Why stretch this typical 60 minute Dateline story into a multi episode podcast? After four episodes, I’m throwing in the towel with the full episode covering failure of a polygraph. Not worth wait or the ads for another tale of a cheating cop and a jealous lover. This genius even whispers during phone calls when he knows he’s being tape recorded. Wake up Josh, this one is nonsense. As Neil Young says, Welfare mothers make bad lovers—divorcee

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    nixfinity
    United Statesa month ago

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Apple Podcasts
#58
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Apple Podcasts
#8
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#72
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Apple Podcasts
#19
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#84
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#64
Australia/True Crime

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Focused on true crime narratives, this podcast explores complex and gripping stories tied to real-life events, particularly the tragic case of Denita Smith, who was murdered shortly before her wedding. Each episode intricately unpacks layers of betrayal, deception, and intricate interpersonal relationships, revealing how love can quickly turn into animosity. The storytelling incorporates perspectives from various individuals, weaving emotional turmoil and societal implications into the fabric of each case, making it not just a recounting of crime, but a deep dive into the human psyche and community reactions surrounding such tragedies. The unique angle lies in the blending of personal stories with investigative elements, allowing listeners ... more

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