The Detective's Daughter

Tennessee mom Angie Solomon previously made unfounded accusations of abuse against her ex-husband, Aaron Solomon. Now, she's in court for allegedly attempting to hire a hitman to murder him. Beloved American University professor Sue Ann Marcum was found dead in her home in 2010. Her accused murderer is finally on trial after years on the FBI's Most Wanted list. Updates on Sean "Diddy" Combs, an ex-cop's murder trial, and the Louvre heist. Plus, a new documentary about female serial killer Aileen Wuornos. 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 talks with Dennis Murphy and Dateline producer Brad Davis about their episode, “Deadly Mischief.” In 2014, after esteemed FSU law professor Dan Markel was fatally shot, investigators uncovered a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated, according to prosecutors, by Markel’s former mother-in-law, Donna Adelson. Blayne, Dennis, and Brad discuss the circumstantial case against Donna and do a deep dive on the witness testimony of two of her children, Robert and Wendi Adelson, including a podcast-exclusive clip in which Wendi describes her mother’s reaction to the news of the murder. Plus, they answer your social media questions.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 “Deadly Mischief” on Apple: https://apple.co/4nvYSSuListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rQ8PE9UWxPW3W95g2Ihwb 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 Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder an all-new original podcast series from NBC News Studios. Hosted by veteran journalist Andrew Goldman, Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder, is sure to hook listeners, in the vein of Serial and Making a Murderer. Unfolding over 12 richly told episodes, the podcast will explore, in intimate detail, the twists and turns of this fascinating and confounding case as it hits its milestone 50th anniversary.  The series is built upon a decade of original reporting, brand new investigative information, firsthand voices, and a half century of archival audio – as well as multiple interviews with Michael Skakel, who is speaking publicly for the first time ever. To start listening, search “Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder” and follow for new episodes every week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dennis Murphy reports on the trial of 75-year-old Florida grandmother Donna Adelson, whose family is tied to an elaborate murder-for-hire plot in the death of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel.Blayne Alexander and Dennis Murphy go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4oDvL0pListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2s7MAihEUJmC5Lkt1rSP8X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Georgia, a breakthrough in a 19-year-old amusement park murder. In Philadelphia, the murder of aspiring pageant queen Kada Scott leads to questions for police and prosecutors. Plus, a police precinct in Canada using documentaries to solve cold cases -- including a baby's mysterious death.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.

Lester Holt sits down with Blayne Alexander to discuss her latest episode, “A Perfect Spring Morning.” Leslie Preer was found brutally murdered in her Chevy Chase, Maryland, home in May of 2001. Her husband, Sandy, was investigators’ prime suspect until DNA cleared him and the case went cold. After more than 20 years of persistence fromLauren Preer, the couple’s only child, detectives caught Leslie’s killer: Lauren’s ex-boyfriend from high school, Eugene Gligor. Blayne tells Lester about the lasting effects both the crime and the lengthy investigation had on Lauren and Sandy and shares how a new set of eyes on the case made all the difference. Later, Blayne shares a podcast-exclusive clip ofLeslie’s brother Bill Jennings speaking at Gligor’s sentencing. Plus, Blayne and Lester answer viewer and listener questions.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 of “A Perfect Spring Morning” on Apple: https://apple.co/3J67KjHListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0q1RPIDq1rMJE5u1GrRJH2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Quiet Chevy Chase, Maryland, is shaken when wife and mother Leslie Preer is found murdered in her shower. The case goes cold until a surprising lead unmasks the killer. Blayne Alexander reports.Lester Holt and Blayne Alexander go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/475hbcjListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Jg60VYe0IxyVAuWNt6Ku7 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrea Canning sits down with the creator and lead actors from Peacock's new original limited series, "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" to talk about making a new kind of true crime drama. One that focuses on the victims, the victims' families, and the detectives who never gave up on their mission to bring the victims home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dennis Murphy drops by to talk about the latest in the case of Mark Sievers, sentenced to death for murdering his doctor wife. He is trying to convince a judge to give him a new trial. A pre-trial hearing for the model and social media influencer who says she fatally stabbed her boyfriend in self-defense. Plus, you've heard of serial killer John Wayne Gacy — but what do you know about his victims? A new drama series from Peacock takes a closer look. 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.

Lester Holt talks with Josh Mankiewicz about his episode, “The Prince, The Whiz Kid, & The Millionaire.” After retired art dealer and Palm Springs socialite Cliff Lambert vanished in 2008, investigators uncovered a plot by a group of grifters that ended in murder. Lester and Josh discuss the mistakes the killers made leading up to their arrests and are joined by Dateline producer David Ketterling to talk about how he captured the essence of Palm Springs on camera. They play a podcast-exclusive clip from an interview with an opera singer who had a run in with one of the conspirators and discuss the pros of doing interviews in cars. Plus, they answer your questions from social media.Listen to the full episode of “The Prince, The Whiz Kid, & The Millionaire” on Apple: https://apple.co/46Pk4hkListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AEZRIusS9zJoxkahTV6KJ  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.