It was an unlikely union: a 23-year-old beauty and a 57-year-old real estate tycoon. The love affair would end with three people shot and one of them dead, in a bloody whodunnit. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 27, 2008.
Keith Morrison reports the latest on the investigation into the case that caught the world’s attention — the murders of four college students in Moscow, Idaho. UPDATE: On May 22, 2023 a judge entered not guilty pleas on all murder charges on behalf of Bryan Kohberger as the defense stood silent.
When a Kentucky man is convicted of murdering his co-worker, it appears the mystery is solved until a stunning disclosure years later turns the closed case upside-down. Josh Mankiewicz reports on the new trial that had both sides of the courtroom bracing for what would come next. Originally aired on NBC on June 28, 2019.
Keith Morrison returns to Idaho for the case against Lori Vallow Daybell, who was on trial for the murders of two of her children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, and conspiracy to commit the murder of her husband Chad’s previous wife, Tammy Daybell. On July 31, 2023, Vallow Daybell was sentenced to five terms of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A young woman finds out that her boyfriend might have shot and killed a college football player out of revenge. She struggles with coming forward to officials, fearing she could lose her life. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on March 22, 2019.
Amy Preasmyer and friends place a frantic call to 911 after discovering her boyfriend in a pool of blood. The killer speaks out for the first time to Keith Morrison about what really happened. Keith Morrison reports.
24-year-old Lindsay Buziak was just starting out as a real estate agent and thought she landed the assignment of her dreams -- clients who wanted to buy a million dollar home. But golden opportunities are not always what they seem. Josh Mankiewicz reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on September 17, 2010.
When a woman's fifth husband dies in a hospital under suspicious circumstances, an investigation reveals a checkered past full of spurned lovers and wild allegations. Keith Morrison reports.
Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning take us behind the scenes of Andrea’s “Dead Man Talking” episode. They discuss Andrea’s memorable interview with Arthur Knight, the man who claims he is not American fugitive Nicholas Alahverdian, also known as Nicholas Rossi. They also talk about the incredible strength of the women who shared their stories with Dateline. Listen to the full episode of “Dead Man Talking” on Apple: https://apple.co/49zgt6w Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spot...
Investigators search for an American fugitive accused of faking his own death to evade law enforcement agencies. Andrea Canning confronts the man at the center of the international mystery. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or www.thehotline.org Andrea Canning and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4g8LV...
For Miriam and Alan Helmick, both widowed, life gave them a second chance at love – until Alan was found dead, and details from Miriam’s past revealed she had some dark secrets. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on May 14, 2010.
When a young woman's body is discovered in an abandoned building, it sparks an investigation that lasts nearly two decades and pushes one family’s own search for justice. Andrea Canning reports.
The latest in the murder of Laci Peterson, including new details on the appeals of convicted killer Scott Peterson. Keith Morrison reports.
After 27-year-old Jonathan Crews dies mysteriously in his Texas apartment, his family takes matters into their own hands in an effort to find answers. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
In this Dateline classic, Josh Mankiewicz reports on the story of a mother’s fight for justice after her daughter and 10-month-old grandson are found strangled to death in their home. Originally aired on NBC on March 18, 2011. Josh Mankiewicz’s original interview with Tori’s mother, Dayna, led to an enduring friendship. They reunited in 2023 for an episode of After the Verdict, an exclusive series for Dateline Premium podcast subscribers available only on Apple Podcasts. Listen now as they discu...
In a network exclusive, Kristin Smart’s parents sit down with Josh Mankiewicz following the arrest and conviction of their daughter’s killer.
When Crystal Taylor is murdered, her sisters are determined to find the killer. Josh Mankiewicz reports.
The lead investigator takes Andrea Canning inside the investigation of the murder of world-renowned snake breeder Ben Renick, who was found shot to death in his snake facility.
Ann Racz loved her children more than anything. So why would she leave them so suddenly, without a word? Getting the answer to that question would take more than 16 years, as Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on April 18, 2008.
Andrea Canning reports on the latest developments in the lengthy search for justice in the murder of former NBA star and hometown hero Lorenzen Wright.
Josh and Keith take you behind-the-scenes of the making of Keith’s recently aired “Finding Rita” episode, about a Colorado mother whose disappearance was a mystery until a detective found a connection to a previous crime. In their revealing conversation, Keith and Josh also share insights and anecdotes from memorable stories they’ve reported on over the years. Listen to the full episode of “Finding Rita” on Apple: https://apple.co/4g71Ny3 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spoti...
When a Colorado mother vanishes without a trace, the detective investigating her disappearance discovers a connection to a previous assault. Keith Morrison reports. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or is in crisis, please contact the following for help and resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or www.thehotline.org National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 or https://rainn.org/ Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988 o...
In this Dateline classic, when a young newlywed falls to her death from a 1,000-foot cliff questions emerge. Was it an accident, or was she pushed? Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 11, 2007.
A once-prominent South Carolina attorney, Alex Murdaugh, faces a trial for the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. Craig Melvin reports.
A Florida father is determined to find out what happened to his daughter after her fatal fall from a penthouse apartment in Belgium. Dennis Murphy reports.
In this Dateline classic, an airplane mechanic goes missing. His wife says he left on a flight with a mysterious passenger. But when details emerge about the mechanic’s life on the ground, police begin to question his marriage. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired May 30, 2008.
In this Dateline classic, Victoria Corderi talks with couples who had hoped to find a birth mother through independent adoptions online. They thought they found the perfect person, but after giving their money and their trust, a cold-hearted scam was exposed that left them all devastated. Originally aired on NBC on July 7, 2006.
The missing persons case of 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews in Colorado remains a mystery for more than 3 decades until detectives narrow in on a suspect whose bizarre behavior after her disappearance hints at something much more sinister. Dennis Murphy reports.
Go inside the courtroom for the trial of the year. Today Show Anchor and Dateline Correspondent Craig Melvin and Dateline Producer Carol Gable — two proud natives of South Carolina — dissect the just-concluded prosecution case against Alex Murdaugh for the murders of his wife and son, charges to which he has pleaded not guilty. They analyze key moments, review dramatic testimony, and assess the trial so far, with the defense about to take center stage.
In this Dateline classic, two women believe they have information on a decades-old cold case that has been virtually forgotten. And when the Los Angeles Police Department opens a new cold case unit, the stories the women tell would give detectives a chance to catch a serial killer. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 20. 2008. Additional footage: San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
