In this Dateline classic, Josh Mankiewicz reports on the story of a mother’s fight for justice after her daughter and 10-month-old grandson are found strangled to death in their home. Originally aired on NBC on March 18, 2011.

Josh Mankiewicz’s original interview with Tori’s mother, Dayna, led to an enduring friendship. They reunited in 2023 for an episode of After the Verdict, an exclusive series for Dateline Premium podcast subscribers available only on Apple Podcasts. Listen now as they discuss Dayna’s powerful work as a victim advocate and the long journey toward healing. LINK: https://apple.co/45F5INT

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When 19-year-old Kristin Smart disappears while away at college in 1996, her family dedicates the next 25 years to finding answers and justice. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

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When Crystal Taylor is murdered, her sisters are determined to find the killer. Josh Mankiewicz reports. 

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The lead investigator takes Andrea Canning inside the investigation of the murder of world-renowned snake breeder Ben Renick, who was found shot to death in his snake facility.

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As a special preview for Dateline listeners, here’s a sneak peek from the seventh and next-to-last episode of Letters from Sing Sing, an original podcast from NBC News Studios hosted by longtime investigative reporter Dan Slepian. In this clip, we hear from JJ as he continues to fight for his freedom, as a global pandemic makes life in prison even more dismal. Follow the podcast and listen to all episodes now: https://link.chtbl.com/lfss_fdsv

Ann Racz loved her children more than anything. So why would she leave them so suddenly, without a word? Getting the answer to that question would take more than 16 years, as Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic.  Originally aired on NBC on April 18, 2008.

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Andrea Canning reports on the latest developments in the lengthy search for justice in the murder of former NBA star and hometown hero Lorenzen Wright.

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As a special preview for Dateline listeners, here’s a sneak peek from the sixth episode of Letters from Sing Sing, a new original podcast from NBC News Studios hosted by longtime investigative reporter Dan Slepian. In this clip, we hear about the tragic impact that being wrongfully imprisoned for nearly two decades has had on JJ’s life. Follow the podcast and listen to the first six episodes now: https://link.chtbl.com/lfss_fdsi

Josh and Keith take you behind-the-scenes of the making of Keith’s recently aired “Finding Rita” episode, about a Colorado mother whose disappearance was a mystery until a detective found a connection to a previous crime. In their revealing conversation, Keith and Josh also share insights and anecdotes from memorable stories they’ve reported on over the years.

Listen to the full episode of “Finding Rita” on Apple: https://apple.co/4g71Ny3

Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AHCTEmH2Hx4hZz2g05KjA

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As a bonus for you, we’re sharing a special preview of The Girl in the Blue Mustang, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison.  

 

When 18-year-old Michelle O’Keefe is found murdered in her shiny new blue Mustang in a California park and ride, investigators encounter a confusing crime scene and a witness who seems to know too much. In Dateline’s latest original podcast series, Keith Morrison takes us to the High Desert outside Los Angeles for a story featuring twists, turns and a sharp-eyed Dateline viewer who steers the case in an entirely new direction. Get the first two episodes for free on Tuesday, March 14, or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to episodes 1 and 2 now. 

 

Listen to the first 2 episodes now for free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers get early access to new episodes and can listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free: https://link.chtbl.com/tgitbm_fdlw