Murder in the Hollywood Hills

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Kristi Johnson was shopping at a mall in Los Angeles when a man invited her to a photo shoot for the next Bond film. That afternoon, the 21-year-old got into her little white sportscar and drove to the shoot location up in the Hollywood Hills. She was never seen alive again. In Dateline’s latest podcast, Keith Morrison takes us to the city of dreams for the story of a smooth-talking predator who lured young women into a nightmare with promises of fame and fortune. It’s the story of how he evaded justice for years. But most of all, it’s the story of a group of women who banded together to lock him up for good. Beginning Tuesday, March 26th you can listen to the latest episodes of Murder in the Hollywood Hills, completely free. To begin listening now, subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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Dateline Presents: Murder in the Moonlight

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, Murder in the Moonlight. In this podcast, Keith Morrison takes listeners to a quiet farmhouse on America’s Great Plains, where Sharmon and Wayne Stock have just celebrated Easter with their big, loving family. That night, under a pale moon, the couple is shot to death in their bedroom. The investigation includes four suspects, spans three states, and comes down to a single shiny clue: A gold ring fo...

Feb 17, 2025•3 min

Introducing: Murder in the Moonlight

Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Murder in the Moonlight, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison. In this podcast, Keith Morrison takes listeners to a quiet farmhouse on America’s Great Plains, where Sharmon and Wayne Stock have just celebrated Easter with their big, loving family. That night, under a pale moon, the couple is shot to death in their bedroom. The investigation includes four suspects, spans three states, and comes dow...

Feb 10, 2025•3 min

6 – Sisterhood

Women who’d been targeted by Kristi’s killer fight for justice, and one of them confronts him face-to-face.

Apr 11, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5 – Let’s Make A Deal

A trial comes to a surprising conclusion.

Apr 09, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4 – A Bad Actor

After a tip line is established in Kristi’s case, calls come in from other women who describe terrifying encounters with a predator.

Apr 04, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3 – The Girl with the Hibiscus Tattoo

Detectives interview a suspect even as they search for Kristi.

Apr 02, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2 – The Man at the Mall

Investigators search for a mystery man who promises young women fame and fortune.

Mar 26, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1 – Bond Girl

Kristi Johnson vanishes after heading into the Hollywood Hills for a photo shoot.

Mar 26, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Introducing: Murder in the Hollywood Hills

In Dateline’s latest podcast, Keith Morrison takes us to the city of dreams for the story of a smooth-talking predator who lured young women into a nightmare with promises of fame and fortune. It’s the story of how he evaded justice for years. But most of all, it’s the story of a group of women who banded together to lock him up for good. Beginning Tuesday, March 26th you can listen to the latest episodes of Murder in the Hollywood Hills, completely free. To begin listening now, subscribe to Dat...

Mar 15, 2024•3 min