Trace of Suspicion

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.

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Episodes

Reversal of Fortune

A fresh look at the evidence leads to an almost unimaginable twist. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 26, 2026•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6

The Big Reach

The jury speaks out, a new lawyer steps in, and the case heads in a new direction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 24, 2026•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Smoke and Mirrors

A trial. A legal blunder. And a lot of dirty laundry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 19, 2026•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Suspicious Minds

New evidence in Todd’s death leads to a theory of motive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 17, 2026•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Cindy starts partying. And investigators start digging. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 2026•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2

A Death in the Family

When Cindy Sommer’s young husband dies without warning, her life changes forever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 2026•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Introducing: Trace of Suspicion

This episode introduces a Dateline podcast about the suspicious death of Marine Todd Sommer and the subsequent murder accusation against his widow, Cindy. Her extravagant post-funeral behavior, including lavish spending and cosmetic surgery, raised investigators' eyebrows, leading to the discovery of arsenic. The podcast delves into the high-stakes criminal case, examining the zealous prosecution and the complexities of the justice system.

Feb 27, 2026•3 min

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