Talking Dateline: The Orchard

Blayne Alexander is joined by Andrea Canning to discuss her episode, “The Orchard.” In 2005, former beauty queen and beloved teacher Tara Grinstead vanished from her Ocilla, Georgia, home. For more than a decade, investigators chased leads that went nowhere, until a tip changed everything. Andrea reflects on covering the story for more than a decade and shares an extra clip from her interview with GBI Special Agent Gary Rothwell about crucial information that fell through the cracks. Plus, Dateline senior producer Brad Davis and producer Marissa Maier answer your questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question could be featured in an upcoming episode.Listen to the full episode of “The Orchard”: https://swap.fm/l/dl_theorchard  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When teacher and former beauty queen Tara Grinstead disappears, a small Georgia town becomes the epicenter of the largest missing person case in the state’s history. Andrea Canning reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In North Carolina, the jury reaches a verdict in the trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares, accused of the rape and murder of college student Faith Hedgepeth. In Los Angeles, influencer Gabbie Gonzalez comes face-to-face with her ex-boyfriend, Jack Avery, during an emotional custody hearing. Prosecutors say she plotted with her father and another ex-boyfriend to have him killed. And updates on the Sandra Birchmore trial and the Alexander brothers' sentencing. Plus, an expert on handwriting analysis in court – just how accurate is it?Listen to Keith Morrison’s episode “The Devil Wore White” about the Sante and Kenneth Kimes case: swap.fm/l/dl_thedevilworewhiteupdateFind 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 data for advertising.

Keith Morrison and Dateline producers Shane Bishop and Brittany Morris discuss their episode, “Blindsided,” about the attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux, a father and businessman who was married to the niece of convicted killer Lori Vallow Daybell. Keith, Shane and Brittany reflect on Brandon’s efforts to protect his children and discuss the questions that still linger about the deadly Vallow Daybell conspiracies which included the murders of two of Lori’s children, her fourth husband, and the wife of her fifth husband, Chad Daybell. Plus, Keith shares an extra clip from his interview with Brandon, and the team answers your questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question could be featured in an upcoming episode.Listen to the full episode of “Blindsided”: https://swap.fm/l/dl_blindsidedListen to Keith read the stories of Edgar Allan Poe on Morrison Mysteries: https://swap.fm/l/mms5scl Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his first network interview, Brandon Boudreaux tells Keith Morrison about the day a gunman opened fire on him and the aftermath of a murder plot tied to the Lori Vallow Daybell cases.Keith Morrison goes behind the scenes of the making of this episode in 'Talking Dateline': https://swap.fm/l/talkingdatelineblindsided Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, Dateline fans. Season 5 of Morrison Mysteries is here, and Keith is going deep into the dark corners of the mind of Edgar Allan Poe. You can listen to “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Black Cat” and “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” now, if you dare… Just search “Morrison Mysteries” to follow now or click here: swap.fm/l/mmdfd Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Massachusetts, text messages take center stage at the trial of Matthew Farwell, the former Stoughton police officer accused of murdering pregnant teacher's aide Sandra Birchmore. In Orlando, Florida, police make an arrest in a 15-year-old cold case -- the disappearance of mom-of-three Michelle Parker, who went missing after appearing on the reality TV show "The People's Court" with her ex-fiancé. In Dateline Round Up, news in the O.J. Simpson and Alex Murdaugh cases. Plus, job scams targeting college students.                                                                                                                                  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 data for advertising.

Blayne Alexander joins Andrea Canning to discuss her episode, “The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter,” about a Mississippi businessman and father of two who was shot to death outside his home in November 2022. Blayne and Andrea explore the complicated family dynamics revealed in the episode, the evidence that led to a murder conviction, and the challenges of securing Andrea’s prison phone interview with the killer. Plus, Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with Carolyn Aguayo, one of the killer’s daughters. Producer Rachel White and senior producer Allison Orr answer your questions from social media.Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question could be featured in an upcoming episode.Listen to the full episode of “The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter”: https://swap.fm/l/dl_thebetrayalofkirbycarpenter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When a self-made millionaire is found murdered, investigators initially suspect a robbery. As the investigation unfolds, they turn their attention closer to home. Andrea Canning reports.Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in 'Talking Dateline': https://swap.fm/l/talkingdatelinethebetrayalofkirbycarpenter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey Dateline fans, here’s a special preview of the final episode of our new podcast series, Before & After with Lester Holt. In this episode, former congresswoman Gabby Giffords talks to Lester Holt about the assassination attempt that nearly took her life, her ongoing struggle with aphasia, and her mission to prevent gun violence. Search Before & After with Lester Holt to listen to the full episode now. Subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotifyor DatelinePremium.com to get early access and ad-free listening for all Dateline podcasts. swap.fm/l/bapfd Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.