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Keith Morrison shares his latest reporting on the murders of four University of Idaho students including exclusive interviews and never-before-publicly-seen video. The retrial of Karen Read is in week three. The prosecution plays some of her final voicemails to John O'Keefe. And jury selection is underway in Sean Combs's blockbuster trial.Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Blayne Alexander and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Blayne’s episode "Murder in Minot.” When college student Anita Knutson was found fatally stabbed in her off-campus apartment, investigators struggled to find a killer due to the lack of physical evidence. Eventually investigators turned their attention to Anita’s former roommate, Nichole Rice, who stood trial and was acquitted of the crime. Blayne and Josh discuss their experiences reporting on acquittals and Blayne shares a podcast-exclusive clip of her interview with Anita’s sister on grief and moving on. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions. If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc or leave us a voicemail at 212-413-5252.Listen to the full episode of “Murder in Minot” on Apple: https://apple.co/43gVGmKListen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5X2MzLrmE77HGB2wV2zMQO

College student Anita Knutson is found stabbed to death. The case took years and the unwavering commitment of loved ones and investigators to reach a resolution. Blayne Alexander reports. Blayne Alexander and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’  Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3EJjQgzListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xo5SlFMzFme4mG876Vbyh

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Massachusetts, Karen Read's retrial continues with new evidence and an emotional witness. In Ohio, an arson plot involving a latex mask and a wig points investigators to a decades-old murder. Plus, the latest pre-trial rulings for Sean Combs and Bryan Kohberger. And a sheriff on keeping courtrooms safe.Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.comListen to Andrea's reporting on the Nevaeh Kingbird case here: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/dateline-missing-in-america-podcast/dateline-missing-america-podcast-covers-october-2021-disappearance-nev-rcna86829

Blayne Alexander joins Andrea Canning to talk about her latest episode, “The Devil’s in the Details.” After the mysterious death of a young dad in West Virginia, his friends and family are left looking for answers until investigators uncover a twisted trail of betrayal. Andrea tells Blayne what she’s learned about poison as a murder weapon, and they discuss the ripple effect of the killer’s crimes. Later, Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with the victim’s best friend. Then, she and Blayne answer your questions from social media. If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc or leave us a voicemail at 212-413-5252.Listen to the full episode of “The Devil’s in the Details” on Apple: https://apple.co/4lUaVcOListen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dA3Q17ZHLtneNIKICckNb

A West Virginia pharmacist is left widowed after her husband suddenly dies, and troubling details emerge regarding the couple’s business venture. Andrea Canning reports.Blayne Alexander and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’  Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4lTe9x5Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rnxFLE6aJsvBrSrtvwh8e 

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Massachusetts, opening statements in the second trial of the woman accused of running over her police officer boyfriend. In Arizona, a jury returns a verdict at Lori Vallow Daybell's latest trial. Harvey Weinstein faces a new accuser, and Scott Peterson's defense team says it has new witnesses and new evidence to prove his innocence. Plus, a juror turned podcaster.Find out more about the cases each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.comListen to Keith's podcast, Mommy Doomsday, about the Lori Vallow Daybell story here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommy-doomsday/id1540849480Link for "Sequestered" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sequestered-podcast/id1792642561

Dennis Murphy sits down with Blayne Alexander to discuss her recent episode, “The Pin at Apartment 210.”  When 22-year-old Jasmine “Jazzy” Pace went missing just before Thanksgiving of 2022, her family became their own detectives. What followed was a horrific crime scene, an arrest, and a bombshell twist at trial from the defense. Blayne tells Dennis about the family’s determined search for Jazzy and the clues they found along the way. Later, Blayne shares a podcast-exclusive clip from an interview with one of the jurors. Plus, Dennis and Blayne answer your questions from social media.If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc.Listen to the full episode of “The Pin at Apartment 210” on Apple: https://apple.co/44AZi43 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/14y93y2XlJCQhcYqgrbrj6 

When Jasmine Pace mysteriously vanishes, her determined family takes matters into their own hands, pursuing every digital clue she left behind. Blayne Alexander reports.Blayne Alexander and Dennis Murphy go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’  Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/446TjEeListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ppcL4q2w011D88sphZhQS 

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with guest host, Blayne Alexander. In Arizona, the prosecution plays phone calls Lori made to her insurance agent in the days after her husband's shooting. In Massachusetts, a jury is finally seated in the Karen Read retrial, and the prosecutor has a new strategy. The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer is back in court. Plus, a forensic anthropologist on a mission to identify the victims of the Candyman serial killer.Find out more about the cases each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.comListen to Keith's podcast, Mommy Doomsday, about the Lori Vallow Daybell story here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommy-doomsday/id1540849480Listen to Josh's episode "The Widow of Woodland Hills" about the Monica Sementilli case here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-widow-of-woodland-hills/id1464919521?i=1000703469294And vote for us for a Webby award: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/shows/crime-justice