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Sean Combs: The defense cross-examines "Mia."

The prosecution showed texts sent by "Mia" -- a former personal assistant of Combs testifying under a pseudonym -- where she told his chief of staff that she was having "night terrors" about him. But the defense left binders of printed out Instagram posts on the jurors' chairs. In most of them "Mia" praised her boss and showed off a party-heavy, globe-trotting lifestyle. Combs's attorney Brian Steel also pushed back on her claims that Combs sexually assaulted her. If you want to read NBC's cover...

May 31, 202516 minEp. 24122109

Sean Combs: Victim-4 takes the stand.

A woman who worked as Combs's personal assistant testified -- under the pseudonym "Mia" -- that he once had her work five days straight with no sleep, threw things at her, including a laptop and an ice bucket, and that he sexually assaulted her. On the stand she said an "irate" Combs once chased her and Cassie Ventura onto a Caribbean beach and that they paddled out into the ocean to get away from him, but the weather turned. "I was trying to weigh if it was scarier to face mother nature or to g...

May 30, 202515 minEp. 24122108

The Crystal Rogers case at trial. Karen Read prosecution wrapping up. And a lawyer on objections.

Almost a decade after Kentucky mom of five Crystal Rogers went missing, the first of three men charged in connection with her death goes to trial. The prosecution in the Karen Read case calls their final witness -- an accident reconstructionist. Updates on former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini and "Rust" movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. Plus, NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos breaks down when lawyers can -- and can't -- object in court. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www...

May 29, 202529 minEp. 250529

Sean Combs: Defense motion for mistrial denied.

Combs's defense team objected to prosecution questions about fingerprint evidence from Kid Cudi's Hollywood Hills home that was destroyed in the custody of the LAPD. "They were suggesting to this jury that someone in this courtroom had something to do with the improper and suspicious destruction of these fingerprint cards and that's outrageous," said defense attorney Marc Agnifilo. But the judge refused to call a mistrial. If you want to read NBC's coverage of the trial, check out our newsletter...

May 29, 202515 minEp. 24122107

Talking Dateline: Deadly Mirage

Josh Mankiewicz sits down with Blayne Alexander to discuss his Dateline episode "Deadly Mirage" about the 2014 murder of Rob Limon in Tehachapi, California. The subsequent investigation uncovered an affair in which the Bible was used to justify murder. Josh and Blayne discuss Rob, his wife, and their friends – the self-proclaimed “Wolf Pack” – and the unorthodox secrets of the desert oasis they called home. Josh tells Blayne how the confessed murderer pointed prosecutors to another key player in...

May 28, 202524 minEp. 250528

Sean Combs: Capricorn Clark testifies.

Diddy's longtime employee took the stand with her version of a story previously relayed by Cassie Ventura and Kid Cudi. She says she was kidnapped from her home by a gun-toting Combs, who told her they were going to kill Kid Cudi, and she watched as Combs "gained access" to the pop star's house. Plus, she says, years before that she was subjected to five days of lie detector tests conducted by a man who said, "If you fail these tests, they're going to throw you in the East River." But the defens...

May 28, 202514 minEp. 24122106

Deadly Mirage

When Rob Limon is murdered, the investigation uncovers secrets about sex, friendship, and religion. Josh Mankiewicz explores the twisted case featured in Dateline’s #1 podcast, Deadly Mirage. Listen to the 6-part original series on Apple: https://apple.co/44RBkSr Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65S0Rf8pYQwVJzAeWDEkry

May 27, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 250527

Sean Combs: Kid Cudi takes the stand.

The artist and onetime romantic rival of Combs testified that after Combs found out he'd been dating Cassie Ventura, he broke into his house and unwrapped his Christmas presents. A few weeks later, someone dropped a Molotov cocktail through the roof of Kid Cudi's car. Combs has denied involvement in both incidents. To get caught up on the Combs trial and stay on top of news from the courtroom, listen to our daily episodes at Dateline: True Crime Weekly . And if you want to read NBC's coverage, c...

May 23, 202512 minEp. 250523

Former MLB pitcher on trial for murder. New evidence in Karen Read. Plus, testifying anonymously.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Placer County, California, a former MLB pitcher is on trial for gunning down his in-laws at their home. He says he didn't do it. A new expert testifies at the Karen Read retrial about data pulled from Read's car. He says it nails down the prosecution's timeline of what happened. Updates on the Menendez brothers and Lori Vallow Daybell. Plus, an attorney talks about witnesses who testify anonymously....

May 22, 202529 minEp. 250522

Talking Dateline: 11 Minutes

Blayne Alexander sits down with Josh Mankiewicz to talk about his episode “11 Minutes.” Michael Holton calls police after his son Madison throws a house party. Just 11 minutes after a deputy leaves the house, another 911 call is placed. Madison’s parents have been shot. The 17-year-old is eventually charged with their murders. But as the case unfolds, serious questions are raised about the evidence that led to the teen’s arrest. Blayne and Josh dig into how the investigation shifted, the key rol...

May 21, 202520 minEp. 250521

11 Minutes

An Alabama father calls police after his son throws a house party. Just 11 minutes after a deputy leaves his house, another 911 call is placed. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Josh Mankiewicz and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNpgKA Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3XuJjRS4mBNwtutmZNCSJm?si=fef30b7869534d21

May 20, 202541 minEp. 250520

The Menendez brothers' chance at freedom. Questions for top investigator at Karen Read retrial. Plus, what's RICO?

The Menendez brothers have been resentenced and are now eligible for parole. Will they go free? A supervisor in the Karen Read case is on the stand for a marathon three days of testimony. Plus, updates in the cases of Donna Adelson, Lori Vallow Daybell, and Harvey Weinstein. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

May 15, 202528 minEp. 250515

Talking Dateline: The Terrible Night on King Road

Keith Morrison and Blayne Alexander sit down to talk about Keith’s latest episode "The Terrible Night on King Road” which reveals new details about the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students and features never-before-reported evidence, including video, photographic and digital materials. Keith tells Blayne what Dateline has learned about Bryan Kohberger, the criminology student accused of the murder and his apparent fascination with serial killer Ted Bundy. He also shares audio from i...

May 14, 202522 minEp. 250514

Sean Combs: Cassie Ventura takes the stand.

On day two of testimony, the defense cross-examines a man who took part in "freak offs" and the prosecution calls their star witness. Description: In emotional and sometimes graphic testimony, Cassie Ventura tells the jury about her relationship with Sean Combs, who she says was abusive, violent and controlling. Chloe Melas describes how Combs -- who has denied all the allegations against him -- reacted in court. To get future daily episodes of Sean Combs "On Trial" follow Dateline True Crime We...

May 14, 202511 minEp. 2405132

The Terrible Night On King Road

Exclusive new details and never-before-reported evidence about the investigation into the murders of four University of Idaho students. Keith Morrison reports. Keith Morrison and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4jW1Rmo Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JOOPTjs8ZIiRxN04Wj45q

May 13, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 250513

Sean Combs: Opening statements and the first witnesses.

Listen to this bonus episode of Dateline: True Crime Weekly, in which Chloe Melas describes the mood inside and outside the Manhattan courthouse on the first day of testimony. The record producer has denied the allegations against him, and in his defense's opening statement claimed the encounters described in the indictment were consensual. A security guard tells the jury what he saw after Combs was caught on tape beating Cassie Ventura in a hotel hallway. Then a man who says he took part in fre...

May 13, 20259 min

Sean Combs on Trial

Ahead of the Sean Combs trial, Josh Mankiewicz reports on Combs’s life and the events that triggered a five-count federal indictment that includes racketeering and sex trafficking.

May 12, 202541 minEp. 250512

The Idaho student murders: new details. Karen Read's voicemails. And Sean Combs's trial begins.

Keith Morrison shares his latest reporting on the murders of four University of Idaho students including exclusive interviews and never-before-publicly-seen video. The retrial of Karen Read is in week three. The prosecution plays some of her final voicemails to John O'Keefe. And jury selection is underway in Sean Combs's blockbuster trial. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

May 08, 202525 minEp. 250508

Talking Dateline: Murder in Minot

Blayne Alexander and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Blayne’s episode "Murder in Minot.” When college student Anita Knutson was found fatally stabbed in her off-campus apartment, investigators struggled to find a killer due to the lack of physical evidence. Eventually investigators turned their attention to Anita’s former roommate, Nichole Rice, who stood trial and was acquitted of the crime. Blayne and Josh discuss their experiences reporting on acquittals and Blayne shares a podcast-exc...

May 07, 202524 minEp. 250507

Murder in Minot

College student Anita Knutson is found stabbed to death. The case took years and the unwavering commitment of loved ones and investigators to reach a resolution. Blayne Alexander reports. Blayne Alexander and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3EJjQgz Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xo5SlFMzFme4mG876Vbyh

May 06, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 250506

New evidence in Karen Read's retrial. Cold case arrest in Ohio. And a big ruling in Sean Combs case.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Massachusetts, Karen Read's retrial continues with new evidence and an emotional witness. In Ohio, an arson plot involving a latex mask and a wig points investigators to a decades-old murder. Plus, the latest pre-trial rulings for Sean Combs and Bryan Kohberger. And a sheriff on keeping courtrooms safe. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Listen to An...

May 01, 202529 minEp. 250501

Talking Dateline: The Devil's in the Details

Blayne Alexander joins Andrea Canning to talk about her latest episode, “The Devil’s in the Details.” After the mysterious death of a young dad in West Virginia, his friends and family are left looking for answers until investigators uncover a twisted trail of betrayal. Andrea tells Blayne what she’s learned about poison as a murder weapon, and they discuss the ripple effect of the killer’s crimes. Later, Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with the victim’s best friend. Th...

Apr 30, 202523 minEp. 250430

The Devil's in the Details

A West Virginia pharmacist is left widowed after her husband suddenly dies, and troubling details emerge regarding the couple’s business venture. Andrea Canning reports. Blayne Alexander and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4lTe9x5 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rnxFLE6aJsvBrSrtvwh8e...

Apr 29, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 250429

Karen Read's retrial kicks off. A verdict in the "Mommy Doomsday" case. And Scott Peterson's blockbuster filing.

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Massachusetts, opening statements in the second trial of the woman accused of running over her police officer boyfriend. In Arizona, a jury returns a verdict at Lori Vallow Daybell's latest trial. Harvey Weinstein faces a new accuser, and Scott Peterson's defense team says it has new witnesses and new evidence to prove his innocence. Plus, a juror turned podcaster. Find out more about the cases each ...

Apr 24, 202530 minEp. 250424

Talking Dateline: The Pin at Apartment 210

Dennis Murphy sits down with Blayne Alexander to discuss her recent episode, “The Pin at Apartment 210.” When 22-year-old Jasmine “Jazzy” Pace went missing just before Thanksgiving of 2022, her family became their own detectives. What followed was a horrific crime scene, an arrest, and a bombshell twist at trial from the defense. Blayne tells Dennis about the family’s determined search for Jazzy and the clues they found along the way. Later, Blayne shares a podcast-exclusive clip from an intervi...

Apr 23, 202526 minEp. 250423

The Pin at Apartment 210

When Jasmine Pace mysteriously vanishes, her determined family takes matters into their own hands, pursuing every digital clue she left behind. Blayne Alexander reports. Blayne Alexander and Dennis Murphy go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/446TjEe Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ppcL4q2w011D88sphZhQS...

Apr 22, 202541 minEp. 250422

Lori Vallow Daybell's phone calls. Karen Read's retrial set to start. And Houston's "lost boys".

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with guest host, Blayne Alexander. In Arizona, the prosecution plays phone calls Lori made to her insurance agent in the days after her husband's shooting. In Massachusetts, a jury is finally seated in the Karen Read retrial, and the prosecutor has a new strategy. The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer is back in court. Plus, a forensic anthropologist on a mission to identify the victims of the Candyman serial killer. Find o...

Apr 17, 202528 minEp. 250417

Talking Dateline: The Widow of Woodland Hills

Josh Mankiewicz and Blayne Alexander sit down to talk about Josh’s episode "The Widow of Woodland Hills.” In 2017, celebrity hairstylist Fabio Sementilli was stabbed to death in what appeared to be a home robbery. Blood left inside the victim’s beloved Porsche led detectives to uncover a killer and a torrid affair. Josh shares a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with Fabio’s sister and tells Blayne what he learned about the special team of investigators who followed the two lovers suspec...

Apr 16, 202525 minEp. 250416

The Widow of Woodland Hills

Celebrity hairdresser Fabio Sementilli is brutally murdered in his backyard. A security camera helps investigators identify unlikely suspects and an illicit affair. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Blayne Alexander and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4cKdxFV Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kEW6NuH3bhvuozZtITALF...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 250415

Verdict watch in hairstylist murder trial. "Mommy Doomsday" represents herself. And Sean Combs latest.

This episode of Dateline True Crime Weekly covers three major cases: the Monica Sementilli murder trial awaiting a verdict, Lori Vallow Daybell representing herself in court for conspiracy to murder her fourth husband, and new criminal charges against Sean Diddy Combs. The episode also delves into the complexities and potential pitfalls of defendants choosing to represent themselves in court, highlighting the importance of legal expertise and objectivity.

Apr 10, 202530 minEp. 250410
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