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Another personal assistant of Combs was called. He testified that he set up -- and cleaned up -- "hotel nights," but on cross said that he never saw "Jane" hesitant to participate or appear unhappy afterward.

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2025

Both sides have played voice messages Combs sent this witness over the course of their three-year relationship. They're trickling out to the press as exhibits are released days later.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

Karen Read's retrial is entering its final days, but the drama in the courtroom shows no sign of slowing down. New charges for a former sheriff’s deputy in the Betsy Faria case. Updates in the cases of MLB pitcher Dan Serafini and Lori Vallow Daybell. Plus, how jury instructions can make or break a trial. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Defense attorney Teny Geragos pushed "Jane," who's testifying under a pseudonym, on her repeated choice to stay with Combs despite sexual performances that she says she was coerced to join.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning sit down to talk about Keith’s classic episode "The Other Side of Paradise.” In 2006, 27-year-old Sandra Galas was found strangled in her car at her home in Hawaii. It would take a combination of new technology, old-fashioned detective work and a father's determination to get closer to solving the case. Keith and Andrea talk about polygraphs, Greek philosophy and what led investigators to their suspect, Sandra's estranged husband, Darren. Plus, they play an exclusive clip from his sentencing and discuss their experiences traveling to the island of Kauai. If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc or leave us a voicemail at 212-413-5252. Listen to the full episode “The Other Side of Paradise” on Apple: https://apple.co/45l43zq Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Lj0SByYxBGymOcGfyrS0u?si=e97b33802b0143f7

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

The second witness using a pseudonym said on the stand that she "currently" loves Combs, even after telling her story of a brutal beating at his hands just one year ago.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

Hey Dateline fans, here’s a special preview of the first episode of season 4 of Dateline: Missing in America. In 'Lost Lane,' Josh Mankiewicz tells the story of Danielle Lopez, a 37-year-old woman who vanished from New Jersey’s Pine Barrens in April 2024. Listen to the full episode in the ‘Dateline: Missing in America’ feed – something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities crack the case. Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4mSbZya Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GDwMiwNxq0dH59IyC8p1E?si=UcReJOIIQHSMAYEeWfeiZA

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

On Monday the second anonymous witness read out loud texts she sent Combs after reading Cassie Ventura's 2023 lawsuit: "It makes me sick how three pages, word for word, is exactly my experience."

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

A second anonymous witness testified that Combs pushed her to perform with a succession of commercial sex workers. She also said she carried drugs on cross country flights at his request.

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2025

The woman called Victim-2 in the government's third superseding indictment -- she's using a pseudonym to testify -- was dating him until his arrest last fall. She alleges he coerced her into a version of the sexual performances Cassie Ventura has testified about.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

In Massachusetts, tension on the witness stand as Karen Read's defense team makes its case for a second time. Dateline correspondent Josh Mankiewicz shares updates on the case of Michigan grandmother Dee Ann Warner ahead of her husband's murder trial. And a courtroom sketch artist covering the Sean Combs trial on capturing what cameras can't. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

Combs's team has said the allegation is "baseless," but the witness -- a friend of Cassie Ventura's -- also testified that Combs once got close to her face and said, "I'm the devil and I could kill you."

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

Andrea Canning talks with Josh Mankiewicz about his episode, “The Last Mile,” which covers the 2018 murder of Mollie Tibbetts in her hometown of Brooklyn, Iowa. The 20-year-old college student disappeared while out for a run, sparking a massive search. Weeks later, Mollie’s body was found in a cornfield. Cristhian Bahena Rivera, a local farmworker, was charged with her murder. Andrea and Josh discuss the investigation that led to Rivera’s arrest and the questions raised during his trial. Josh also shares a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with Mollie’s cousin, Morgan Collum, about their childhood. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us on social @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 — your question might be featured in a future episode. Listen to the full episode ‘The Last Mile’ on Apple: https://apple.co/4mBG7xI Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KKmktbudrxxptlROyPjII?si=oISZG1qMR-iBQKyc0QoBeQ

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

A man who worked security at the hotel where Sean Combs was caught on video beating Cassie Ventura testified that Combs paid $100,000 for what he thought was the only copy of it.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

A college student home for the summer goes missing while jogging. Investigators discover security camera video that reveals a critical clue. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

The defense continued hammering "Mia," who worked as Sean Combs's assistant and is now testifying under a pseudonym. She testified that she told no one about her assault allegations until June of 2024 because she was "terrified and brainwashed."

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

The prosecution showed texts their witness sent saying she was having "night terrors" about her boss, but the defense showed Instagram posts where she said she loved him.

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2025

A woman who worked as Combs's personal assistant testified -- under the pseudonym "Mia" -- that he once had her work five days straight with no sleep, and that he sexually assaulted her.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

Almost a decade after Kentucky mom of five Crystal Rogers went missing, the first of three men charged in connection with her death goes to trial. The prosecution in the Karen Read case calls their final witness -- an accident reconstructionist. Updates on former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini and "Rust" movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. Plus, NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos breaks down when lawyers can -- and can't -- object in court. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Combs's defense team objected to prosecution questions about fingerprint evidence from Kid Cudi's Hollywood Hills home that was destroyed in the custody of the LAPD. But the judge refused to call a mistrial.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Josh Mankiewicz sits down with Blayne Alexander to discuss his Dateline episode "Deadly Mirage" about the 2014 murder of Rob Limon in Tehachapi, California. The subsequent investigation uncovered an affair in which the Bible was used to justify murder. Josh and Blayne discuss Rob, his wife, and their friends – the self-proclaimed “Wolf Pack” – and the unorthodox secrets of the desert oasis they called home. Josh tells Blayne how the confessed murderer pointed prosecutors to another key player in the scheme. Later, Josh shares an extra clip from the killer’s testimony at trial. Plus, he answers your questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us on social @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 — your question might be featured in a future episode. Listen to the full episode of “Deadly Mirage” on Apple: https://apple.co/3ZDbq1b Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4q5Ij8yfrvwUlUjY7pSVuz?si=27d10ee59bab4f11 Listen to Josh’s 6-part original podcast series on the case on Apple: https://apple.co/44RBkSr Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65S0Rf8pYQwVJzAeWDEkry

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

Diddy's longtime employee says she was subjected to five days of lie detector tests conducted by a man who said, "If you fail these tests, they're going to throw you in the East River."

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

When Rob Limon is murdered, the investigation uncovers secrets about sex, friendship, and religion. Josh Mankiewicz explores the twisted case featured in Dateline’s #1 podcast, Deadly Mirage. Listen to the 6-part original series on Apple: https://apple.co/44RBkSr Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65S0Rf8pYQwVJzAeWDEkry

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

The artist and onetime romantic rival of Combs testified that a jealous Combs broke into his house and unwrapped his Christmas presents. Combs has denied the allegation.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Placer County, California, a former MLB pitcher is on trial for gunning down his in-laws at their home. He says he didn't do it. A new expert testifies at the Karen Read retrial about data pulled from Read's car. He says it nails down the prosecution's timeline of what happened. Updates on the Menendez brothers and Lori Vallow Daybell. Plus, an attorney talks about witnesses who testify anonymously.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Blayne Alexander sits down with Josh Mankiewicz to talk about his episode “11 Minutes.” Michael Holton calls police after his son Madison throws a house party. Just 11 minutes after a deputy leaves the house, another 911 call is placed. Madison’s parents have been shot. The 17-year-old is eventually charged with their murders. But as the case unfolds, serious questions are raised about the evidence that led to the teen’s arrest. Blayne and Josh dig into how the investigation shifted, the key roles Madison’s uncles played in challenging the charges, and what ultimately led to the case being dropped. Josh also shares a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with Madison Holton. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us on social @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 — your question might be featured in a future episode. Listen to the full episode of “11 Minutes” on Apple: https://apple.co/4jdo0eD Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6v2lbkAxK8sS8cCLjpuMt0

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

The Menendez brothers have been resentenced and are now eligible for parole. Will they go free? A supervisor in the Karen Read case is on the stand for a marathon three days of testimony. Plus, updates in the cases of Donna Adelson, Lori Vallow Daybell, and Harvey Weinstein. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

Keith Morrison and Blayne Alexander sit down to talk about Keith’s latest episode "The Terrible Night on King Road” which reveals new details about the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students and features never-before-reported evidence, including video, photographic and digital materials. Keith tells Blayne what Dateline has learned about Bryan Kohberger, the criminology student accused of the murder and his apparent fascination with serial killer Ted Bundy. He also shares audio from interviews with the murdered students' families and friends who reflect on the young lives lost. Plus, Keith answers viewer and listener questions. If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc or leave us a voicemail at 212-413-5252. Listen to the full episode of “The Terrible Night on King Road” on Apple: https://apple.co/4iUS7Hv Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/68yl7vps4zDmzOoZOj8hZv

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

On day two of testimony, the defense cross-examines a man who took part in "freak offs" and the prosecution calls their star witness. Description: In emotional and sometimes graphic testimony, Cassie Ventura tells the jury about her relationship with Sean Combs, who she says was abusive, violent and controlling. Chloe Melas describes how Combs -- who has denied all the allegations against him -- reacted in court. To get future daily episodes of Sean Combs "On Trial" follow Dateline True Crime Weekly: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dateline-true-crime-weekly/id1745566056 For more NBC coverage of the trial check out our newsletter, “Diddy On Trial”: NBCNews.com/Diddy

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

Exclusive new details and never-before-reported evidence about the investigation into the murders of four University of Idaho students. Keith Morrison reports.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

Listen to this bonus episode of Dateline: True Crime Weekly, in which Chloe Melas describes the mood inside and outside the Manhattan courthouse on the first day of testimony. The record producer has denied the allegations against him, and in his defense's opening statement claimed the encounters described in the indictment were consensual. A security guard tells the jury what he saw after Combs was caught on tape beating Cassie Ventura in a hotel hallway. Then a man who says he took part in freak offs testifies that he too witnessed alleged violence by Combs toward Cassie. For more NBC coverage of the trial check out our newsletter, “Diddy On Trial”: NBCNews.com/Diddy

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

Ahead of the Sean Combs trial, Josh Mankiewicz reports on Combs’s life and the events that triggered a five-count federal indictment that includes racketeering and sex trafficking.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

Keith Morrison shares his latest reporting on the murders of four University of Idaho students including exclusive interviews and never-before-publicly-seen video. The retrial of Karen Read is in week three. The prosecution plays some of her final voicemails to John O'Keefe. And jury selection is underway in Sean Combs's blockbuster trial. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

Blayne Alexander and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Blayne’s episode "Murder in Minot.” When college student Anita Knutson was found fatally stabbed in her off-campus apartment, investigators struggled to find a killer due to the lack of physical evidence. Eventually investigators turned their attention to Anita’s former roommate, Nichole Rice, who stood trial and was acquitted of the crime. Blayne and Josh discuss their experiences reporting on acquittals and Blayne shares a podcast-exclusive clip of her interview with Anita’s sister on grief and moving on. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions. If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc or leave us a voicemail at 212-413-5252. Listen to the full episode of “Murder in Minot” on Apple: https://apple.co/43gVGmK Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5X2MzLrmE77HGB2wV2zMQO

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

College student Anita Knutson is found stabbed to death. The case took years and the unwavering commitment of loved ones and investigators to reach a resolution. Blayne Alexander reports.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Massachusetts, Karen Read's retrial continues with new evidence and an emotional witness. In Ohio, an arson plot involving a latex mask and a wig points investigators to a decades-old murder. Plus, the latest pre-trial rulings for Sean Combs and Bryan Kohberger. And a sheriff on keeping courtrooms safe. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Listen to Andrea's reporting on the Nevaeh Kingbird case here: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/dateline-missing-in-america-podcast/dateline-missing-america-podcast-covers-october-2021-disappearance-nev-rcna86829

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Blayne Alexander joins Andrea Canning to talk about her latest episode, “The Devil’s in the Details.” After the mysterious death of a young dad in West Virginia, his friends and family are left looking for answers until investigators uncover a twisted trail of betrayal. Andrea tells Blayne what she’s learned about poison as a murder weapon, and they discuss the ripple effect of the killer’s crimes. Later, Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with the victim’s best friend. Then, she and Blayne answer your questions from social media. If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc or leave us a voicemail at 212-413-5252. Listen to the full episode of “The Devil’s in the Details” on Apple: https://apple.co/4lUaVcO Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dA3Q17ZHLtneNIKICckNb

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

A West Virginia pharmacist is left widowed after her husband suddenly dies, and troubling details emerge regarding the couple’s business venture. Andrea Canning reports.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Massachusetts, opening statements in the second trial of the woman accused of running over her police officer boyfriend. In Arizona, a jury returns a verdict at Lori Vallow Daybell's latest trial. Harvey Weinstein faces a new accuser, and Scott Peterson's defense team says it has new witnesses and new evidence to prove his innocence. Plus, a juror turned podcaster. Find out more about the cases each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Listen to Keith's podcast, Mommy Doomsday, about the Lori Vallow Daybell story here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommy-doomsday/id1540849480 Link for "Sequestered" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sequestered-podcast/id1792642561

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Dennis Murphy sits down with Blayne Alexander to discuss her recent episode, “The Pin at Apartment 210.”  When 22-year-old Jasmine “Jazzy” Pace went missing just before Thanksgiving of 2022, her family became their own detectives. What followed was a horrific crime scene, an arrest, and a bombshell twist at trial from the defense. Blayne tells Dennis about the family’s determined search for Jazzy and the clues they found along the way. Later, Blayne shares a podcast-exclusive clip from an interview with one of the jurors. Plus, Dennis and Blayne answer your questions from social media. If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc. Listen to the full episode of “The Pin at Apartment 210” on Apple: https://apple.co/44AZi43 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/14y93y2XlJCQhcYqgrbrj6

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

When Jasmine Pace mysteriously vanishes, her determined family takes matters into their own hands, pursuing every digital clue she left behind. Blayne Alexander reports.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with guest host, Blayne Alexander. In Arizona, the prosecution plays phone calls Lori made to her insurance agent in the days after her husband's shooting. In Massachusetts, a jury is finally seated in the Karen Read retrial, and the prosecutor has a new strategy. The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer is back in court. Plus, a forensic anthropologist on a mission to identify the victims of the Candyman serial killer. Find out more about the cases each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Listen to Keith's podcast, Mommy Doomsday, about the Lori Vallow Daybell story here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommy-doomsday/id1540849480 Listen to Josh's episode "The Widow of Woodland Hills" about the Monica Sementilli case here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-widow-of-woodland-hills/id1464919521?i=1000703469294 And vote for us for a Webby award: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/shows/crime-justice

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Josh Mankiewicz and Blayne Alexander sit down to talk about Josh’s episode "The Widow of Woodland Hills.” In 2017, celebrity hairstylist Fabio Sementilli was stabbed to death in what appeared to be a home robbery. Blood left inside the victim’s beloved Porsche led detectives to uncover a killer and a torrid affair. Josh shares a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with Fabio’s sister and tells Blayne what he learned about the special team of investigators who followed the two lovers suspected of the murder. Plus, they discuss Josh’s iconic accessory as they answer your questions from social media. Learn more about the SIS tactical surveillance unit: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/learn-more-about-the-lapd-s-special-investigation-section-237160005724. If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc or leave us a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Listen to the full episode of “The Widow of Woodland Hills” on Apple: https://apple.co/43PyvAR Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fWnwT6AQdvi0msB3JUp4i

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Celebrity hairdresser Fabio Sementilli is brutally murdered in his backyard. A security camera helps investigators identify unlikely suspects and an illicit affair. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Los Angeles, the trial of Monica Sementilli, who is accused of plotting with her lover to murder her husband, winds down. In Arizona, Lori Vallow Daybell defends herself against charges she conspired to murder her fourth husband. Updates in the Karen Read retrial and Sean Combs' case. Plus, a look at defendants who represent themselves. Find out more about the cases each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com. Listen to Andrea’s episode “Deadly Obsession” about the Dana Chandler case here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deadly-obsession/id1464919521?i=1000702589964 Vote on the Webby Awards: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/shows/crime-justice

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning sit down to talk about Andrea’s episode, “Deadly Obsession.” In 2002, Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness were found murdered in Karen’s Topeka, Kansas, home. As the investigation into their deaths unfolded, a suspect emerged with close ties to one of the victims and a history of obsessive behavior. Andrea and Keith discuss the trail of circumstantial evidence that led to an arrest, followed by three trials. And they discuss the wisdom of a defendant choosing to represent themself at trial. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? Leave it for us in a DM on social media @DatelineNBC or in a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 for a chance to be featured on a future episode! Listen to the full episode of “Deadly Obsession” on Apple: https://apple.co/43Mj1h6 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HMXYws6aYPTcCU8W6xVog

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly with Andrea Canning. In Michigan, the prosecution plays the 911 call from the crime scene — but does it help the defense? In Hawaii, a doctor is charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to push his wife off a popular trail. What she's told investigators. Jury selection is underway in Karen Read's retrial and finished early in Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial. Plus, best practices for law enforcement on how to interact with people with autism. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com. Domestic violence resources: Call 1-800-799-SAFE, text START to 88788, or visit https://www.thehotline.org/

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. A verdict in the trial of a North Dakota woman accused of stabbing her roommate to death with a pocket knife nearly 20 years ago. In Michigan a retrial begins for a woman accused of setting her husband on fire and then running him over with her van. The latest in the Karen Read and Bryan Kohberger cases. Plus, actor Dennis Quaid talks about his experience playing the Happy Face serial killer. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

Andrea Canning and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Andrea’s episode "Poison Twist.” In 2017, Katie Conley was convicted of poisoning her boss and ex-boyfriend's mother, Mary Yoder, a beloved chiropractor in upstate NY. But after a stunning development this year, Conley was released from custody. Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip of her interview with Conley’s defense attorney, and she and Josh discuss what might be next for Conley. Plus, they dish about their favorite fast food, Andrea’s uncanny ability to spot a Canadian accent, and welcome a special guest, NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos, to help answer viewer questions. If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc or leave us a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Listen to the full episode of "Poison Twist" on Apple: https://apple.co/3RoALr6 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZTbsKa4uQDCgQOyDV6o0h

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

The death of a beloved chiropractor becomes a criminal investigation when authorities discover she’d been poisoned. Andrea Canning reports on a dramatic update in the case.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025