Talking Dateline: The Ruse

Keith Morrison sits down with Lester Holt and Dateline senior investigative producer Dan Slepian to talk about their episode, “The Ruse.” In August of 2018, Tom Perez Jr. called the Fontana, California, police asking for help finding his father. As police began investigating the case, they started to suspect Tom Jr. was hiding something — possibly involvement in his father’s disappearance. Over the course of 17 hours, investigators interrogated Tom and he eventually confessed to his father’s murder. But then, in an astonishing turn of events, Tom Perez Sr. turned up alive. Tom Jr. had confessed to a murder he didn't commit.  Lester and Dan talk about the evidence that led police to believe Tom was guilty of a crime that hadn’t been committed, and the interrogation techniques that led to his false confession. Later, they play a podcast-exclusive clip from interrogation expert Steve Kleinman. Then, Lester and Dan answer your questions about the episode from social media.  Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode.Listen to the full episode “The Ruse” on Apple:https://apple.co/4pYP30TListen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1K4SvFqpY0tXhcCjVM0rAl Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Tom Perez Sr. fails to return home after a trip to check the mail, Tom Jr. calls police — only to find himself the focus of their investigation until a stunning revelation upends the case. Lester Holt reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: For years, Dateline’s 'Missing in America' series has highlighted the stories of the missing and the families who won’t stop searching for their loved ones. Now, four seasons into the podcast — and for the 12th anniversary of the digital series — we’ve brought together some of the people we’ve met along the way for a candid, emotional conversation. You’ll hear from family members like Travis Ware and Sue Quackenbush, from loved ones-turned-advocates like Rachel Barth and Colleen Nick, from retired detective Nan Trogdon, and from MMIWP advocate Raven Payment. Together, they share what they’ve learned in their ongoing fight for answers and offer guidance for others walking the same difficult path. Learn more about the cases mentioned in this podcast. The Disappearance of Alexis Ware: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/dateline-missing-america-podcast-covers-january-2022-disappearance-alexis-ware-n1297966The Disappearance of Danielle Lopez: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/dateline-missing-in-america-podcast/danielle-lopez-disappearance-new-jersey-rcna211887The Morgan Nick Case: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/mother-missing-morgan-nick-still-fighting-bring-her-home-fbi-n1283729The Disappearance of Kent Jacobs: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/dateline-missing-in-america-podcast/dateline-missing-america-podcast-covers-march-2002-disappearance-kent-rcna87155The Tyler Goodrich Case: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/dateline-missing-in-america-podcast/dateline-missing-america-podcast-covers-november-2023-disappearance-ty-rcna163022 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Walshe, the art swindler who admitted to dismembering his wife's body but denied killing her, reveals his defense. He says his wife died of natural causes. Emotions run high after a Mississippi college student, accused of murdering his secret lover, pleads guilty. Plus, Andrea talks to Emily Simpson, reality star and lawyer, about her love of true crime. 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.

At our in-person event in Nashville earlier this fall, actors, avid Dateline watchers, and real-life husband-and-wife team Michael McKean and Annette O’Toole turned the tables on the Dateline correspondents -- peppering them with questions. The answers may surprise you. Take a listen to find out which correspondent got a voicemail from O.J. Simpson and which one made SNL’s Bill Hader nervous when they met. Still have questions? DM us a video on social to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode. 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! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, Something About Cari. Keith Morrison takes us to America’s heartland, where single mom Cari Farver disappears just weeks into a new romance. What follows is a series of strange and terrifying events, including taunting texts and threatening emails to Cari's boyfriend and his ex that escalate to stalking, arson and murder. But nothing could prepare friends, family, and investigators for the mind-bending twist that would come next… If you like what you hear, just search Something About Cari to listen to the first two episodes now, completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers get early access to new episodes and can listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the early morning in San Antonio, Texas, a husband shot his wife, saying he mistook her for an intruder. Was this a terrible accident or a case of deliberate murder? 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.

Andrea Canning talks with Keith Morrison about his episode, “Raising the Dead.” After a couple was found stabbed to death inside a Wisconsin farmhouse, investigators spent decades chasing down possible suspects with no luck. The case went nowhere until a tip came in that led investigators to an unexpected suspect, and a game-changing police interview. Keith and Dateline producer Justin Balding tell Andrea about the creative traffic stop leading up to the arrest of Tony Haase and discuss the defense tactics that led to his acquittal. They also play an extra clip from his conversation with investigators, and Justin answers your questions from social media.Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode.Listen to the full episode “Raising the Dead” on Apple:https://apple.co/3M1SgyfListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ypTwyAQABz7AMbFowpTwH 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! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Something About Cari, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison. In this podcast Keith Morrison takes us to America’s heartland, where single mom Cari Farver disappears just weeks into a new romance. What follows is a series of strange and terrifying events, including taunting texts and threatening emails to Cari's boyfriend and his ex that escalate to stalking, arson and murder. But nothing could prepare friends, family, and investigators for the mind-bending twist that would come next… Follow now to get the first two episodes on Tuesday, December 2, completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com to hear the first two episodes now. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to subsequent episodes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In rural Wisconsin, a couple is found stabbed to death at home. Thirty years later, the daughter of one of the original suspects comes forward, reigniting the case. Keith Morrison reports.Andrea Canning and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/48ez33HListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gTa51QRh1xt9elV8h7pmQ  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.