
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

A fresh look at the evidence leads to an almost unimaginable twist.
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The jury speaks out, a new lawyer steps in, and the case heads in a new direction.
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A trial. A legal blunder. And a lot of dirty laundry.
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New evidence in Todd’s death leads to a theory of motive.
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Not Josh’s best work but he’s always worth listening to
Great music, with some interviews in-between.
Josh does a great job telling this story that I had never heard before. Intriguing and interesting, it will hold your attention!
Well done reporting, including testing and prosecutorial mistakes. At least Cindy’s first attorney acknowledged his mistakes. I can’t get my head around the San Diego County DA refusing to acknowledge her department’s mistakes in spite of the outright contradictory evidence— no different than other leaders in our current government, or in times past, as shown in history and by other investigative reporting. The facts are usually given a “contradictory spin,” like politicians. Definitely listen ... more
People, listen to the whole podcast before you make judgments. For those mad at the misogyny, it gets better and you’ll be happy by the end. For those complaining about the subscription - you know you can just wait a week for it to be free?
Josh is my favorite of the Dateline hosts. They’re all great but there’s something about the way he tells a story - he seems the most down to earth and empathetic.
I’m glad Dateline is telling a story of someone who was wrongfully accused and was eventuall... more
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This show centers on high-profile true crime cases where circumstantial evidence, financial motives, and forensic findings shape investigations and court narratives. Across recent episodes, the host guides listeners through the twists of a Marine spouse case involving life insurance, suspected poisoning with arsenic, and lengthy police work across jurisdictions. The storytelling blends interviews, courtroom dynamics, and evolving toxicology findings to illustrate how what's proven in court can diverge from what audiences might infer. A notable strength is the methodical walk-through of investigative steps—from motive and opportunity to forensic science and witness testimony—while keeping the human stakes front and center. Potential listener... more
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Recent guests on Trace of Suspicion include:
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2. Bob Udell
3. Alan Bloom
4. Linda Godoy
5. Cindy Sommer
6. Dan Pease
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