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Deadly Engagement

NBC News
Denita Smith
Shannon Crawley
North Carolina
Dateline
Murder
Jermier Stroud
Stalking
Durham
Jermere Stroud
Robert Roberson
Martha Moxley
Cari Renney
Love and Betrayal
Jealousy
Durham, North Carolina
North Carolina Central University
Engagement
Murder Investigation
Nikki
Shaken Baby Syndrome

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.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes9Founded7 months ago
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Host

Josh Mankiewicz
Host of Dateline, NBC News veteran known for measured investigative narration and empathetic interviewing.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 553 ratings
  • Trigger warning

    They needed to put a trigger warning on one of the episodes where there is awful violence and torture

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    cangirl313
    Canadaa month ago
  • YES!

    Great podcast. I was hooked from the start. Detailed storytelling, the best!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TeeTeeJulGal
    United States3 months ago
  • Narrator a misogynist

    He must have said the word “abortion” at least 5 times to shame Shannon.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    gfgtyydb
    United States3 months ago
  • Quit listening

    The amount of advertising and interruption is very annoying

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Just a regular listener
    Canada3 months ago
  • Looooooveeee

    I’ve heard this case numerous times and they way this podcast told it was so detailed and captivating. I’m basically all caught up. But Shannon is one the most manipulative women I’ve ever heard of.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    helanad
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate Josh Mankiewicz's storytelling and empathy, calling episodes engaging and well produced.
Some listeners feel the podcast overuses ads or pacing in longer series.
Reactions are mixed on long-form formats vs. shorter episodes, with strong praise for twists and evidence-driven narration.
The host's handling of sensitive topics and case complexity is frequently cited as a strength.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#79
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#75
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#198
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#113
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#248
Philippines/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#22
Philippines/True Crime

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What is Deadly Engagement about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive true crime series focusing on intimate betrayals, complex relationships, and a murder case in North Carolina. Centered on Denita Smith's shooting and the charged aftermath, episodes explore motive, alibis, and the role of media in shaping public perception, with a courtroom-driven narration that pulls in family perspectives and competing narratives. The show is notable for its serialized approach to a single case, dramatic storytelling, and cross-episode promotion of related investigations across the network's lineup, which can help listeners who crave layered, long-form true crime storytelling.

Expect thorough interviews, reconstructed timelines, and solicitous attention to the social dynamics at play, including engagement, af... more

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1. Dateline NBC
2. 20/20
3. Fifteen: Inside the Daniel Marsh Murders
4. 48 Hours
5. Dateline Originals

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Deadly Engagement launched 7 months ago and published 9 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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