4 – A Bad Actor

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

A trial comes to a surprising conclusion.

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

Detectives interview a suspect even as they search for Kristi.

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

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

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.