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Former American Idol contestant on trial. Plastic surgeon allegedly murders lawyer. Plus, AI scams.

Dateline True Crime Weekly covers the trials of former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn and Florida plastic surgeon Tomas Kosowski, plus AI-driven online scams exploiting emotions.

September 24, 2026

Alleged eye drop murder. A divorce attorney on trial. Plus, criminal investigations at sea.

Dateline producers Marissa Mayer and Caitlyn Cutt join Andrea Canning to discuss the alleged murder of Stacey Hunsucker, the trial of divorce attorney Gregory Moore, and how the Coast Guard investigates crimes at sea.

September 17, 2026

True Lies

Dateline's Lester Holt investigates the murder of Diane Kyne, whose husband and son each accuse the other of the crime.

September 16, 2026

What's next for Lindsay Clancy? A teen's murder on cruise ship. Plus, does the insanity defense work?

Dateline True Crime Weekly discusses the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, the latest on the Barry Morphew and Jared Bridegan murder trials, and how the insanity defense works.

September 10, 2026

Talking Dateline: The Grudge

Andrea Canning discusses her Dateline episode "The Grudge," focusing on the tragic murder of a federal judge's son and the judge's remarkable journey through grief and advocacy.

September 9, 2026

The Grudge

A federal judge's son is murdered, leading to a nationwide manhunt and the unraveling of a shocking motive rooted in misogyny and a personal vendetta against the justice system.

September 8, 2026

A Promise to Helene

This Dateline episode delves into the 40-year cold case of Helene Pruszynski's murder, highlighting the unwavering dedication of her friends and family, particularly Kimberly, in their relentless pursuit of justice.

September 1, 2026

Showdown in mom's murder trial. Verdict in Microsoft employee murder. Plus, what is postpartum psychosis?

Nate Eaton of East Idaho News and Courtroom Insider joins Andrea Canning to discuss the Lindsay Clancy trial, the murder of Microsoft employee Jared Bridegan, and the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur.

August 27, 2026

Talking Dateline: Simply Diabolical

Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy discuss the Dateline episode "Simply Diabolical," focusing on Michelle Hadley's harrowing experience with cyberstalking and false accusations, and the shocking deceptions of her ex-fiancé, Ian, and his new partner, Angela.

August 26, 2026

Simply Diabolical

Dateline investigates the bizarre and convoluted case of Michelle Hadley, a woman accused of cyberstalking, assault, and attempted rape, which ultimately unravels into a shocking tale of deception and manipulation.

August 25, 2026

Lindsay Clancy’s defense. Luigi Mangione’s bombshell courtroom confession. Plus, ghost guns.

Nate Eaton of East Idaho News and Laura Jarrett, NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent, discuss the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, Luigi Mangione's double jeopardy battle, and the rise of ghost guns.

August 20, 2026

Talking Dateline: Conversations at CrimeCon

Josh Mankiewicz, host of Dateline, sits down with NBC News correspondent and podcast host, Alison Barber, to discuss the evolution of Dateline's true crime coverage, the impact of their "Missing in America" series, and the unique connection they share with their audience.

August 19, 2026