An hour after leaving work at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, neurologist Dr. Autumn Klein is rushed back into its emergency room in critical condition. ER doctors desperately try to save one of their own. Dennis Murphy reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Listen to Robert L. May’s original story of Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer who was not allowed to join in any reindeer games. Until one Christmas Eve when Santa came calling… Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab-vkvYGFGs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
When Marie Singleton suddenly vanished, authorities wondered if she was a runaway, a victim of crime, or something else? Her secret job in the CIA would be revealed. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Every year Random House Children's Books celebrates the Dr. Seuss classic by encouraging young readers and their families to “Grow their hearts three sizes” by doing good deeds throughout the holidays. Follow #grinchgooddeeds and share your good deed! Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty_V5h12RHw Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
In Hollywood, "When Harry Met Sally" director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, are found slain in their bedroom. Their troubled middle son, Nick, is suspected of murdering them. In Massachusetts, the jury delivers its verdict in the trial of Brian Walshe, the art swindler accused of murdering and dismembering his wife, Ana. Plus, a new Keith Morrison podcast, "Something About Cari." Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...
Josh Mankiewicz sits down with Andrea Canning to talk about her episode, “The Farmer’s Wife.” In 2021, 42-year-old husband and father Ryan Cooper was shot to death as he slept in a recliner in the living room of the family’s rural Iowa farmhouse. What at first looked like a terrifying home invasion, turned out to be something much darker, involving a hidden relationship, a web of lies, and a motive rooted in desire and greed. Josh and Andrea break down the case, including the chaotic crime scene...
In the aftermath of Ryan Cooper's murder, rumors sweep through his small Iowa town, but investigators must uncover whether the talk is gossip or a crucial clue. Andrea Canning reports. Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3Ywz6TY Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Kl0wqKQltCE0HaCZZVFfZ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...
In Massachusetts, Brian Walshe comes face to face with his dead wife's lover in court. Prosecutors say the affair was Walshe's motive to kill his wife. Walshe says that's not true. Forty-three years ago in California, the body of Nancy Galvani was discovered floating under the San Mateo Bridge. For more than a decade, her daughter has suspected the killer was her own father. Last week, he was arrested. Updates in the cases of Luigi Mangione and the Gilgo Beach murders. Plus, NBC News legal analy...
Keith Morrison sits down with Lester Holt and Dateline senior investigative producer Dan Slepian to talk about their episode, “The Ruse.” In August of 2018, Tom Perez Jr. called the Fontana, California, police asking for help finding his father. As police began investigating the case, they started to suspect Tom Jr. was hiding something — possibly involvement in his father’s disappearance. Over the course of 17 hours, investigators interrogated Tom and he eventually confessed to his father’s mur...
When Tom Perez Sr. fails to return home after a trip to check the mail, Tom Jr. calls police — only to find himself the focus of their investigation until a stunning revelation upends the case. Lester Holt reports. Keith Morrison and Lester Holt go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/48v6Uqz Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EPrfFZ8uK2z6XgMorqbl3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...
Brian Walshe, the art swindler who admitted to dismembering his wife's body but denied killing her, reveals his defense. He says his wife died of natural causes. Emotions run high after a Mississippi college student, accused of murdering his secret lover, pleads guilty. Plus, Andrea talks to Emily Simpson, reality star and lawyer, about her love of true crime. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...
At a live event in Nashville, Dateline correspondents delve into their roles, discussing the meticulous fact-checking behind their captivating true crime stories and the long-term commitment to complex cases. They share insights into human nature, navigate interactions with law enforcement, and reveal personal challenges of life on the road. The episode highlights the profound emotional toll of reporting on tragedies and the unique opportunities to bring justice and closure to victims' families.
Debbie Kelly's life was tragically cut short when her husband, Lars Itzo, shot her, claiming he believed she was an intruder. This episode delves into the ensuing investigation, revealing inconsistencies in Lars's story and scrutiny of their marriage. The case escalated from manslaughter to murder charges, culminating in a gripping trial that forced a jury to decide between a horrific accident and a calculated crime, ultimately leading to a manslaughter conviction and prison sentence.
Andrea Canning talks with Keith Morrison about his episode, “Raising the Dead.” After a couple was found stabbed to death inside a Wisconsin farmhouse, investigators spent decades chasing down possible suspects with no luck. The case went nowhere until a tip came in that led investigators to an unexpected suspect, and a game-changing police interview. Keith and Dateline producer Justin Balding tell Andrea about the creative traffic stop leading up to the arrest of Tony Haase and discuss the defe...
In rural Wisconsin, a couple is found stabbed to death at home. Thirty years later, the daughter of one of the original suspects comes forward, reigniting the case. Keith Morrison reports. Andrea Canning and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/48ez33H Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gTa51QRh1xt9elV8h7pmQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
Brian Walshe, the Massachusetts art swindler accused of murdering his wife, pleads guilty to some -- but not all -- of the charges he faces ahead of trial. Michelle Troconis, the woman convicted of conspiring with her boyfriend to kill his estranged wife, Connecticut mother-of-five Jennifer Farber Dulos, has filed a thousand-page appeal. News on the murder of "Last Chance U" football coach John Beam and Karen Read's new lawsuit. Plus, Smallville actress and former NXIVM cult member, Allison Mack...
Blayne Alexander talks with Andrea Canning about her episode, “Running Man.” When the remains of Ontario mother Ashley Schwalm were found inside a burned-out car in 2023, investigators narrowed in on her firefighter husband and the careful steps he took to try to get away with her murder. Andrea talks about reporting on a case in her hometown and her unexpected, yet personal, connection to the women and children’s shelter My Friend’s House. Blayne and Andrea play a podcast-exclusive clip about t...
This Dateline episode delves into the shocking murder of Ashley Schwamm, initially disguised as a tragic car accident. As detectives uncovered inconsistencies, a secret affair and crucial video evidence of a "running man" emerged, pointing to her husband, James. The investigation revealed James meticulously planned the crime, driven by ego and financial motives, leading to his guilty plea and an unprecedented sentence.
Two years after Amber Spradlin was found stabbed to death in a dentist's living room, the murder trial of her alleged killer - the dentist's son - is put on hold. In 2017, after standing trial for a fourth time, Cal Harris was acquitted of the 2001 murder of his wife. Recently, a jury heard testimony in his lawsuit accusing investigators of a "malicious prosecution." And, NBC News' Vicky Nguyen warns about the red flags to look out for when renting an apartment. Find out more about the cases cov...
Lester Holt and Andrea Canning delve into "The Trouble in Bardstown," a Dateline episode exploring the 2015 disappearance of Crystal Rogers, her father's subsequent murder, and other unsolved cases. The discussion covers the small town's reaction, the intense feud between the Ballard and Houck families, and the challenges faced by investigators and the prosecution. Viewers' questions are also addressed, providing updates on DNA evidence, alibis, and the lingering hope for resolving these devastating mysteries.
The disappearance of Kentucky mother-of-five Crystal Rogers in Bardstown sends shockwaves through the picturesque community and ignites a decade-long fight for justice. Andrea Canning reports. Lester Holt and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/47Se9Ya Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zpcZPaYOtJKWFGD2vW3KK Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...
Thirty-one-year-old Allison Feldman was found dead in her Scottsdale, Arizona home in 2015. Ten years later, after a slew of delays over DNA, a man is finally on trial for her murder. In Illinois, a man and his parents were convicted of murdering his ex-wife in the ‘90s. He says new DNA evidence could exonerate the whole family. Plus, a new documentary looks for answers in the 2014 case of missing 8-year-old Relisha Rudd. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrim...
Blayne Alexander joins Keith Morrison to discuss her episode, “The Death of Dr. Schwartz.” In 2014, Dr. Steven Schwartz was found murdered in his Tarpon Springs, Florida, home. What initially looked like a burglary gone wrong turned out to be something much darker. Investigators uncovered a story of greed, betrayal, and a hidden past that stunned even those closest to the doctor. Blayne shares her experience reporting the case across Florida, Texas, New Mexico, and Albania — where she spoke to a...
When the wife of a Florida kidney doctor reports a burglary from their waterfront mansion, authorities arrive to find the doctor dead at the bottom of a set of stairs. Blayne Alexander 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/3Xhnu6E Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eEDnAkm1H9cVpMRzm4v3R Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...
Tennessee mom Angie Solomon previously made unfounded accusations of abuse against her ex-husband, Aaron Solomon. Now, she's in court for allegedly attempting to hire a hitman to murder him. Beloved American University professor Sue Ann Marcum was found dead in her home in 2010. Her accused murderer is finally on trial after years on the FBI's Most Wanted list. Updates on Sean "Diddy" Combs, an ex-cop's murder trial, and the Louvre heist. Plus, a new documentary about female serial killer Aileen...
Blayne Alexander talks with Dennis Murphy and Dateline producer Brad Davis about their episode, “Deadly Mischief.” In 2014, after esteemed FSU law professor Dan Markel was fatally shot, investigators uncovered a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated, according to prosecutors, by Markel’s former mother-in-law, Donna Adelson. Blayne, Dennis, and Brad discuss the circumstantial case against Donna and do a deep dive on the witness testimony of two of her children, Robert and Wendi Adelson, including a p...
Dennis Murphy reports on the trial of 75-year-old Florida grandmother Donna Adelson, whose family is tied to an elaborate murder-for-hire plot in the death of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. Blayne Alexander and Dennis Murphy go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4oDvL0p Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2s7MAihEUJmC5Lkt1rSP8X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...
In Georgia, a breakthrough in a 19-year-old amusement park murder. In Philadelphia, the murder of aspiring pageant queen Kada Scott leads to questions for police and prosecutors. Plus, a police precinct in Canada using documentaries to solve cold cases -- including a baby's mysterious death. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...
Lester Holt sits down with Blayne Alexander to discuss her latest episode, “A Perfect Spring Morning.” Leslie Preer was found brutally murdered in her Chevy Chase, Maryland, home in May of 2001. Her husband, Sandy, was investigators’ prime suspect until DNA cleared him and the case went cold. After more than 20 years of persistence fromLauren Preer, the couple’s only child, detectives caught Leslie’s killer: Lauren’s ex-boyfriend from high school, Eugene Gligor. Blayne tells Lester about the las...
Quiet Chevy Chase, Maryland, is shaken when wife and mother Leslie Preer is found murdered in her shower. The case goes cold until a surprising lead unmasks the killer. Blayne Alexander reports. Lester Holt and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/475hbcj Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Jg60VYe0IxyVAuWNt6Ku7 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...
