It haunted the city of Spokane, Washington for years, as one after another women turned up dead with few clues and few answers for grieving families. The search for the killer would lead investigators to a most unlikely suspect. Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic that originally aired on NBC on November 10, 2000.

It haunted the city of Spokane, Washington for years, as one after another women turned up dead with few clues and few answers for grieving families. The search for the killer would lead investigators to a most unlikely suspect. Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic that originally aired on NBC on November 10, 2000.

A Killer Among Us

Keith Morrison reports on the mind and myth of Charles Manson. Updated to include the 2023 release from prison of former Manson follower Leslie Van Houten who participated in the murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca on August 10, 1969. Originally aired on NBC on August 4, 2017.

Keith Morrison reports on the mind and myth of Charles Manson. Updated to include the 2023 release from prison of former Manson follower Leslie Van Houten who participated in the murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca on August 10, 1969. Originally aired on NBC on August 4, 2017.

The Summer of Manson

After a 13-year-old girl is murdered on Valentine’s Day, the investigation leads to a high-profile trial and a conviction. But to one veteran cold case detective, something didn’t look right. Could the wrong person have been in prison? Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on June 8, 2008.

After a 13-year-old girl is murdered on Valentine’s Day, the investigation leads to a high-profile trial and a conviction. But to one veteran cold case detective, something didn’t look right. Could the wrong person have been in prison? Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on June 8, 2008.

Common Denominators

In this Dateline classic, a circle of friends from a Miami high school are about to embark on a new beginning at college. But one friend surprises them all. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on August 22, 2014.

In this Dateline classic, a circle of friends from a Miami high school are about to embark on a new beginning at college. But one friend surprises them all. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on August 22, 2014.

Circle of Friends

In this Dateline classic, Keith Morrison tells the story of dozens of women who followed their Hollywood dream of becoming a model. Many disappeared after posing for one particular photographer. Could a team of committed detectives track down the truth of what happened to them? Originally aired on NBC on March 13, 2009.

In this Dateline classic, Keith Morrison tells the story of dozens of women who followed their Hollywood dream of becoming a model. Many disappeared after posing for one particular photographer. Could a team of committed detectives track down the truth of what happened to them? Originally aired on NBC on March 13, 2009.

Deadly Hollywood Dreams

In this Dateline classic, Keith Morrison reports on a series of rapes and murders on a peaceful bike path that went unsolved for decades. Could they all have been committed by the same man? Originally aired on NBC on June 8, 2008.

In this Dateline classic, Keith Morrison reports on a series of rapes and murders on a peaceful bike path that went unsolved for decades. Could they all have been committed by the same man? Originally aired on NBC on June 8, 2008.

On the Trail of the Bike Path Rapist

A bizarre cyber-revenge case lands a young woman in jail and makes national headlines. In this Dateline classic, Dennis Murphy reports on the unexpected twist that revealed the real culprit. Originally aired on NBC on April 20, 2018.

A bizarre cyber-revenge case lands a young woman in jail and makes national headlines. In this Dateline classic, Dennis Murphy reports on the unexpected twist that revealed the real culprit. Originally aired on NBC on April 20, 2018.

Diabolical

In this Dateline classic, a predator strikes in the glamourous hills of Hollywood targeting young women with big dreams. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on November 11, 2006.Listen to Keith Morrison’s conversation with Kristi’s mother, Terry Hall, who discusses her life in the 20 years since her daughter’s murder and her determination to keep Paleologus behind bars. After the Verdict is available now only by subscription to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts. LINK:https://apple.co/3rVdEes

In this Dateline classic, a predator strikes in the glamourous hills of Hollywood targeting young women with big dreams. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on November 11, 2006.Listen to Keith Morrison’s conversation with Kristi’s mother, Terry Hall, who discusses her life in the 20 years since her daughter’s murder and her determination to keep Paleologus behind bars. After the Verdict is available now only by subscription to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts. LINK:<a href="https://apple.co/3rVdEes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apple.co/3rVdEes</a>

Death in the Hollywood Hills

Kate Snow interviews former journalist Amanda Lindhout and the undercover agent who spearheaded the international manhunt for the person responsible for her 2008 kidnapping and torture in Somalia. Originally aired on NBC on January 13, 2019.

Kate Snow interviews former journalist Amanda Lindhout and the undercover agent who spearheaded the international manhunt for the person responsible for her 2008 kidnapping and torture in Somalia. Originally aired on NBC on January 13, 2019.

The Trap

A well-known defense attorney and his wife of nearly 30 years live a comfortable life with their children. One night, that life is torn apart when they are both shot on the side of the road leaving one of them dead. Could it be an angry former client, or something much more twisted? Dennis Murphy reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on April 24, 2009.

A well-known defense attorney and his wife of nearly 30 years live a comfortable life with their children. One night, that life is torn apart when they are both shot on the side of the road leaving one of them dead. Could it be an angry former client, or something much more twisted? Dennis Murphy reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on April 24, 2009.

A Long, Dark Stretch of Road

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After two young girls go missing two months apart in a Portland, Oregon suburb, a private eye is convinced it’s only a matter of time before someone else gets hurt. Can she crack the case before the FBI does? Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on January 27, 2006.

After two young girls go missing two months apart in a Portland, Oregon suburb, a private eye is convinced it’s only a matter of time before someone else gets hurt. Can she crack the case before the FBI does? Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on January 27, 2006.

Into Thin Air

In this Dateline classic, a popular 16-year-old goes missing in the dead of night in rural West Virginia. Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on March 7, 2014.Andrea Canning catches up with the Neeses to discuss Rachel Shoaf’s parole hearing, their advice to parents of teenagers, and their continued advocacy for change following their daughter’s murder. After the Verdict available now only by subscription to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts. LINK: https://apple.co/3D15KCL

In this Dateline classic, a popular 16-year-old goes missing in the dead of night in rural West Virginia. Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on March 7, 2014.Andrea Canning catches up with the Neeses to discuss Rachel Shoaf’s parole hearing, their advice to parents of teenagers, and their continued advocacy for change following their daughter’s murder. After the Verdict available now only by subscription to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts. LINK: <a href="https://apple.co/3D15KCL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apple.co/3D15KCL</a>

Something Wicked

Tara Grant

In this Dateline classic, it looked like a model modern family from the outside -- but it’s what happened inside Tara and Stephen Grant’s home that led to an ending no one expected. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on February 29, 2008.Additional footage: WDIV-TV, Detroit, MI

In this Dateline classic, it looked like a model modern family from the outside -- but it’s what happened inside Tara and Stephen Grant’s home that led to an ending no one expected. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on February 29, 2008.Additional footage: WDIV-TV, Detroit, MI

What Happened to Tara Grant?

We’re sharing a special preview of the sixth episode of an all-new season of Dateline: Missing in America.Dateline’s Keith Morrison tells the story of 65-year-old Dia Abrams who disappeared from her ranch in Idyllwild, California after sending one final, mysterious text message to her fiancé the day she went missing in 2020.  Listen carefully to the details, descriptions and clues offered by family, friends and investigators. Something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities crack a case. Follow Dateline: Missing in America and listen to all episodes now: https://link.chtbl.com/mias2_fdlw

We’re sharing a special preview of the sixth episode of an all-new season of Dateline: Missing in America.Dateline’s Keith Morrison tells the story of 65-year-old Dia Abrams who disappeared from her ranch in Idyllwild, California after sending one final, mysterious text message to her fiancé the day she went missing in 2020.  Listen carefully to the details, descriptions and clues offered by family, friends and investigators. Something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities crack a case. Follow Dateline: Missing in America and listen to all episodes now: <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/mias2_fdlw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://link.chtbl.com/mias2_fdlw</a>

What happened to Dia Abrams? | Dateline: Missing in America

After Andrea Cincotta is found murdered in her Virginia home, her son embarks on a 20-year quest for justice that leads him down a dark and twisted path. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

After Andrea Cincotta is found murdered in her Virginia home, her son embarks on a 20-year quest for justice that leads him down a dark and twisted path. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

Behind the Closet Door

In this Dateline classic, a young prosecutor, and a savvy investigator are willing to do almost anything to find out what happened to 20-year-old Katrina Montgomery, and bring those responsible for her disappearance to justice. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on November 4, 2007.

In this Dateline classic, a young prosecutor, and a savvy investigator are willing to do almost anything to find out what happened to 20-year-old Katrina Montgomery, and bring those responsible for her disappearance to justice. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on November 4, 2007.

The Mystery of Katrina Montgomery

We’re sharing a special preview of the fifth episode of an all-new season of Dateline: Missing in America.Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz tells the story of 19-year-old Logan Schiendelman, whose car was found abandoned on a highway near his home in Tumwater, Washington in 2016.   Listen carefully to the details, descriptions and clues offered by family, friends and investigators. Something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities crack a case. Follow Dateline: Missing in America and listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/mias2_fdlw

We’re sharing a special preview of the fifth episode of an all-new season of Dateline: Missing in America.Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz tells the story of 19-year-old Logan Schiendelman, whose car was found abandoned on a highway near his home in Tumwater, Washington in 2016.   Listen carefully to the details, descriptions and clues offered by family, friends and investigators. Something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities crack a case. Follow Dateline: Missing in America and listen now: <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/mias2_fdlw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://link.chtbl.com/mias2_fdlw</a>

What happened to Logan Schiendelman? | Dateline: Missing in America

Before the Menendez brothers, the Bobbitts or even O.J., Pamela Smart was television's first true crime fascination after her husband was found murdered. When police began to investigate, they discovered that Smart was keeping a big secret. She speaks out to Andrea Canning about the case that made worldwide headlines and inspired a Hollywood movie. Originally aired on NBC on July 29, 2019.

Before the Menendez brothers, the Bobbitts or even O.J., Pamela Smart was television's first true crime fascination after her husband was found murdered. When police began to investigate, they discovered that Smart was keeping a big secret. She speaks out to Andrea Canning about the case that made worldwide headlines and inspired a Hollywood movie. Originally aired on NBC on July 29, 2019.

Deadly Secret

In this Dateline classic, a woman from Washington State takes a DNA test, hoping to learn more about her family history. A remarkable discovery would change her family forever – and send her father halfway around the world to confront a past he thought he left behind. Harry Smith reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 17, 2018.

In this Dateline classic, a woman from Washington State takes a DNA test, hoping to learn more about her family history. A remarkable discovery would change her family forever – and send her father halfway around the world to confront a past he thought he left behind. Harry Smith reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 17, 2018.

Father's Day

We’re sharing a special preview of the fourth episode of an all-new season of Dateline: Missing in America.Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz tells the story of 2-year-old Elizabeth Ann Gill who vanished from her yard in Cape Girardeau, Missouri in 1965. Authorities and her family believe she could still be alive, and not know who she is.Can you solve her mystery and help authorities crack her case?Follow Dateline: Missing in America and listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/mias2_fdlw

We’re sharing a special preview of the fourth episode of an all-new season of Dateline: Missing in America.Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz tells the story of 2-year-old Elizabeth Ann Gill who vanished from her yard in Cape Girardeau, Missouri in 1965. Authorities and her family believe she could still be alive, and not know who she is.Can you solve her mystery and help authorities crack her case?Follow Dateline: Missing in America and listen now: <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/mias2_fdlw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://link.chtbl.com/mias2_fdlw</a>

What happened to Elizabeth Ann Gill? | Dateline: Missing in America

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Following a night at her friend’s bachelorette party, 23-year-old Kaylee Sawyer disappears. Soon after, an intense multi-state manhunt leads investigators to the killer. Friday’s broadcast features new interviews with Kaylee’s mom and the family’s lawyer after they reached a settlement with the killer’s employer, as well as never-before-released deposition tapes with the killer’s co-workers. Keith Morrison reports. 

Following a night at her friend’s bachelorette party, 23-year-old Kaylee Sawyer disappears. Soon after, an intense multi-state manhunt leads investigators to the killer. Friday’s broadcast features new interviews with Kaylee’s mom and the family’s lawyer after they reached a settlement with the killer’s employer, as well as never-before-released deposition tapes with the killer’s co-workers. Keith Morrison reports.

Into the Night

When California entrepreneur Chris Smith is murdered, his family is shocked. They had believed he had sold his company, broken up with this girlfriend and was traveling the world with a Playboy Playmate. In a December 6, 2019 update, the man convicted of his murder speaks with Keith Morrison.

When California entrepreneur Chris Smith is murdered, his family is shocked. They had believed he had sold his company, broken up with this girlfriend and was traveling the world with a Playboy Playmate. In a December 6, 2019 update, the man convicted of his murder speaks with Keith Morrison.

In a Lonely Place - Update

More than two decades since the tragic death of Princess Diana, Dateline reveals new insights into the real story of the very private royal, including a look at Diana’s troubled marriage, her turbulent life in the royal family and the investigation into her death. With the rise in popularity of The Crown, Andrea Canning reports on how much of it is true and what was really happening behind the palace gates.

More than two decades since the tragic death of Princess Diana, Dateline reveals new insights into the real story of the very private royal, including a look at Diana’s troubled marriage, her turbulent life in the royal family and the investigation into her death. With the rise in popularity of The Crown, Andrea Canning reports on how much of it is true and what was really happening behind the palace gates.

The Life and Death of Princess Diana

The Valseca siblings’ lives are changed when their father is taken hostage in an orchestrated abduction. For the first time, they open up about how their mother faced a band of international criminals to bring their father home. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired March 20, 2020.

The Valseca siblings’ lives are changed when their father is taken hostage in an orchestrated abduction. For the first time, they open up about how their mother faced a band of international criminals to bring their father home. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired March 20, 2020.

The Ranch

In this Dateline classic, police discover a mother of three was living a dangerous double life after she vanishes in Colorado. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on March 31, 2017.

In this Dateline classic, police discover a mother of three was living a dangerous double life after she vanishes in Colorado. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on March 31, 2017.

Double Lives

A young woman survives a brutal attack and detectives work tirelessly to find a suspect. But when they finally do, the victim is convinced they have the wrong man. Keith Morrison reports.

A young woman survives a brutal attack and detectives work tirelessly to find a suspect. But when they finally do, the victim is convinced they have the wrong man. Keith Morrison reports.

Left for Dead

A fugitive steals millions of dollars by conning numerous women and businesses over 25 years. Will law enforcement finally be able to catch him? Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on March 6, 2020.

A fugitive steals millions of dollars by conning numerous women and businesses over 25 years. Will law enforcement finally be able to catch him? Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on March 6, 2020.

The Perfect Guy

In this Dateline classic, a drive by shooting tears a Miami family apart and Cindy Carballo is left wondering who could have killed her husband. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on July 10, 2015. 

In this Dateline classic, a drive by shooting tears a Miami family apart and Cindy Carballo is left wondering who could have killed her husband. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on July 10, 2015.

Miami Heat

Just days before Christmas, high school senior Michelle Martinko is found stabbed to death in her car after visiting the mall. It would take almost 40 years for investigators to identify the killer – and when they did, Martinko’s family and friends were stunned. Dennis Murphy reports.

Just days before Christmas, high school senior Michelle Martinko is found stabbed to death in her car after visiting the mall. It would take almost 40 years for investigators to identify the killer – and when they did, Martinko’s family and friends were stunned. Dennis Murphy reports.

And Then There Were Three

When Bryan Rein, a young Montana veterinarian, is found dead at his home with a gun nearby, police quickly discover there is more to this case than meets the eye. As the investigation spans more than two decades, police sort through conflicting evidence to find out what really happened. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on May 22, 2020.

When Bryan Rein, a young Montana veterinarian, is found dead at his home with a gun nearby, police quickly discover there is more to this case than meets the eye. As the investigation spans more than two decades, police sort through conflicting evidence to find out what really happened. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on May 22, 2020.

Mystery in Big Sky Country

A California woman’s two former husbands are mysteriously murdered, nearly 20 years apart. She becomes known as the “Black Widow of Lomita” and is able to elude police, until fate catches up with her. Keith Morrison reports from the Philippines on this international story which features the sister of one of the victims who never stopped fighting to learn what really happened to her brother. Originally aired on NBC on November 8, 2019.

A California woman’s two former husbands are mysteriously murdered, nearly 20 years apart. She becomes known as the “Black Widow of Lomita” and is able to elude police, until fate catches up with her. Keith Morrison reports from the Philippines on this international story which features the sister of one of the victims who never stopped fighting to learn what really happened to her brother. Originally aired on NBC on November 8, 2019.

The Black Widow of Lomita

In this Dateline classic, the family of a beloved and successful Yakima real estate agent is left in disbelief when he is attacked while showing a home. Who would want to hurt Vern Holbrook? Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on February 13, 2015.

In this Dateline classic, the family of a beloved and successful Yakima real estate agent is left in disbelief when he is attacked while showing a home. Who would want to hurt Vern Holbrook? Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on February 13, 2015.

Secrets at the Sunshine Motel

In this Dateline classic, a young Wisconsin college student with a passion for music is mysteriously found dead in her bed, but it's another woman's unbelievable courage that ultimately leads police to her killer. Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on January 30, 2015.

In this Dateline classic, a young Wisconsin college student with a passion for music is mysteriously found dead in her bed, but it's another woman's unbelievable courage that ultimately leads police to her killer. Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on January 30, 2015.

Obsession

When Dr. Teresa Sievers is found murdered in her kitchen, detectives struggle to find any leads until an unexpected tip changes everything. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 3, 2020. 

When Dr. Teresa Sievers is found murdered in her kitchen, detectives struggle to find any leads until an unexpected tip changes everything. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 3, 2020.

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