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Trace of Suspicion

NBC News
Arsenic
Zelig Williams
Cindy Sommer
San Diego
Todd Sommer
San Diego, United States
Isla Morada
Palm Beach County
Trial / Prosecution
Forensic Toxicology
Dateline
Missing In America
NCIS
Florida
United States Marine Corps
Armed Forces Institute Of Pathology
Blood/forensic Evidence
Prosecutorial Misconduct
NBC
Capital One

After seemingly healthy 23-year-old Marine Todd Sommer dies unexpectedly, his widow Cindy’s lavish spending, cosmetic surgery, and wild partying raise investigators’ suspicions. They accuse her of poisoning him with arsenic for his life insurance, setting off a criminal case that takes a stunning turn... Josh Mankiewicz sits down with the woman at the center of it all in Dateline’s newest podcast.... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes9Founded5 months ago
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True Crime

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

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Recent Guests

Laura Gunn
Prosecutor in the case
San Diego District Attorney's Office
Episode: The Big Reach
Bob Udell
Former defense attorney for Cindy Sommer
Udell & Bloom (as referenced in episode)
Episode: The Big Reach
Alan Bloom
Cindy Sommer's appellate attorney
Bloom & Bloom (as referenced)
Episode: The Big Reach
Linda Godoy
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Juror
Episode: The Big Reach
Dan Pease
Former husband of Cindy Sommer, interviewee
Former spouse of Cindy Sommer
Episode: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Cindy Sommer
Widow of Marine Sergeant Todd Sommer, central figure in the case
Episode: A Death in the Family

Host

Josh Mankiewicz
Host of Trace of Suspicion

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 583 ratings
  • Always On Point

    Love me some Josh Mankiewicz, what a story teller. Hooked me on the first minute of this episode. Dateline and Josh never disappoint.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diamonds and Rust
    United States22 days ago
  • Josh, always the best

    Riveting and justified

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GC and Shelby
    Canadaa month ago
  • Mank ♥️

    Love Mankie with the hankie and everything he does!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeckeyBue
    United Statesa month ago
  • Crazy that she was even arrested

    She sounds like she did everything right and still got arrested. The most ridiculous circumstantial evidence I’ve ever heard. Hopefully she sues the investigators. They say “Mmmmkay” way too much. That alone they should be sued for.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Time slipper
    United Statesa month ago
  • True Crime Fighter

    It was excellent. The twists will keep you guessing and asking what could possibly be next?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Irescuestrays
    United States2 months ago

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Engaging storytelling with strong host presence and balanced perspective.
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Apple Podcasts
#57
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#220
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Apple Podcasts
#46
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#78
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#76
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#86
France/True Crime

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trace of Suspicion

What is Trace of Suspicion about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This true-crime series digs into a high-profile military spouse case, tracing how arsenic testing, contested evidence, and prosecutorial tactics shaped a decade-long legal saga. Episodes blend firsthand accounts from Cindy Sommer with courtroom analysis, defense perspectives, and investigative reporting to illuminate how forensic science and media influence public perception, justice, and potential exoneration. The show is notable for its narrative approach, multi-voice sourcing, and careful attention to evidentiary twists that challenge initial conclusions.

Listeners can expect sharp storytelling that weighs legal strategy, ethics of prosecution, and the long shadows cast by media coverage on real cases. A standout element is revisiting o... more

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