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Verdict at trial of Matthew Farwell, the former police officer accused of killing pregnant teacher's aide Sandra Birchmore. Husband takes stand at his trial for wife's murder. Plus, Flock cameras.

Andrea Canning is joined by Lester Holt to discuss his episode, “Deadly Intersection.” In December 2018, a frantic husband called 911 to report his wife, Jacquelyn Smith, had been stabbed multiple times by a panhandler. After Jacquelyn’s death, Keith Smith and his daughter Valeria made TV appearances warning the public about helping the homeless. But investigators couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was lying to them. Andrea and Lester talk about the clever investigative tactics used to catch the killer. Lester shares an extra clip from his interview with Jacquelyn’s friend Sarah, who talks about the guilt she feels over having introduced Jacquelyn to Keith. Plus, they answer your questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question could be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode of “Deadly Intersection”: https://swap.fm/l/dl_deadlyintersection

When Jacquelyn Smith is murdered on a rainy night in Baltimore, the hunt for her killers leads police from one dead end to another until the truth is finally revealed. Lester Holt reports.

In San Diego County, emotions run high at the sentencing of Larry Millete, the man convicted of killing his wife Maya as she sought a divorce. In Ohio, Andrew Griffin is accused of killing business partners Tom and Angela Strussion over a business deal gone bad. In Dateline Round Up, an update on Lori Vallow Daybell, known as "Mommy Doomsday," convicted of murdering two of her children and conspiring to murder others. New details in the case of Michelle Parker, a woman who went missing after appearing on the TV show The People's Court in 2011. Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who says she was experiencing postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children, is back in court for a hearing. Plus, a retired U.S. marshal explains how investigators track down fugitives. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com.

Blayne Alexander is joined by Andrea Canning to discuss her episode, “The Orchard.” In 2005, former beauty queen and beloved teacher Tara Grinstead vanished from her Ocilla, Georgia, home. For more than a decade, investigators chased leads that went nowhere, until a tip changed everything. Andrea reflects on covering the story for more than a decade and shares an extra clip from her interview with GBI Special Agent Gary Rothwell about crucial information that fell through the cracks. Plus, Dateline senior producer Brad Davis and producer Marissa Maier answer your questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question could be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode of “The Orchard”: https://swap.fm/l/dl_theorchard

When teacher and former beauty queen Tara Grinstead disappears, a small Georgia town becomes the epicenter of the largest missing person case in the state’s history. Andrea Canning reports.

Verdict delivered in the Faith Hedgepeth case. TikToker Gabbie Gonzalez faces off in custody court with her singer ex-boyfriend, after being accused of conspiring to murder him. Plus, handwriting analysis.

Keith Morrison and Dateline producers Shane Bishop and Brittany Morris discuss their episode, “Blindsided,” about the attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux, a father and businessman who was married to the niece of convicted killer Lori Vallow Daybell. Keith, Shane and Brittany reflect on Brandon’s efforts to protect his children and discuss the questions that still linger about the deadly Vallow Daybell conspiracies which included the murders of two of Lori’s children, her fourth husband, and the wife of her fifth husband, Chad Daybell. Plus, Keith shares an extra clip from his interview with Brandon, and the team answers your questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question could be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode of “Blindsided”: https://swap.fm/l/dl_blindsided Listen to Keith read the stories of Edgar Allan Poe on Morrison Mysteries: https://swap.fm/l/mms5scl

In his first network interview, Brandon Boudreaux tells Keith Morrison about the day a gunman opened fire on him and the aftermath of a murder plot tied to the Lori Vallow Daybell cases.

Hey, Dateline fans. Season 5 of Morrison Mysteries is here, and Keith is going deep into the dark corners of the mind of Edgar Allan Poe. You can listen to “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Black Cat” and “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” now, if you dare… Just search “Morrison Mysteries” to follow now or click here: swap.fm/l/mmdfd

Disturbing texts at the trial of the former police officer accused of killing Sandra Birchmore. In Florida, arrest in the case of a woman who went missing after "The People's Court." Plus, job scams.

Blayne Alexander joins Andrea Canning to discuss her episode, “The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter,” about a Mississippi businessman and father of two who was shot to death outside his home in November 2022. Blayne and Andrea explore the complicated family dynamics revealed in the episode, the evidence that led to a murder conviction, and the challenges of securing Andrea’s prison phone interview with the killer. Plus, Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with Carolyn Aguayo, one of the killer’s daughters. Producer Rachel White and senior producer Allison Orr answer your questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question could be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode of “The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter”: https://swap.fm/l/dl_thebetrayalofkirbycarpenter

Hey, Dateline fans. The trailer for season 5 of Morrison Mysteries is waiting for you…   Enter the shadowy world of Edgar Allan Poe, brought to life by the unmistakable voice of Dateline’s Keith Morrison. In Season 5 of Morrison Mysteries, experience the mystery and madness of Poe's haunting classics, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat and The Murders in the Rue Morgue.    Just search “Morrison Mysteries” to follow now or click here: swap.fm/l/mmdfd

The former Massachusetts police officer accused of killing Sandra Birchmore faces trial. The roommate of murdered UNC student Faith Hedgepeth takes the stand at her alleged killer's trial. Plus, campus safety.

Keith Morrison sits down with Josh Mankiewicz to discuss his latest episode, “Heartless.” When 53-year-old Talina Galloway went missing from her Oklahoma home in March 2020, her friends knew something was awry. Police began looking into her disappearance, as did a group of online sleuths who called themselves “Talina’s Army.” Eventually, the investigation led police to Talina’s body and to her killer, who was all too close to home. Josh and Keith discuss the ways armchair detectives can help and hurt investigations, as well as the sci-fi subculture that formed a major part of Talina’s life. Then, Josh answers your questions from social media. Listen to the full episode of “Heartless”: https://swap.fm/l/dl_heartless Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question could be featured in an upcoming episode.

When Talina Galloway goes missing during the early days of the pandemic in 2020, investigators and online sleuths calling themselves “Talina’s Army" search for answers. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

Hey, Dateline fans. Here’s a special preview of the fifth episode of our new podcast series, Before & After with Lester Holt. In this episode, WNBA star Brittney Griner talks about her six-month detention in a Russian prison, the isolation of captivity, and the complicated experience of returning home. Search Before & After with Lester Holt to listen to the full episode now, completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers get early access to new episodes and can listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free. swap.fm/l/bapfd

Cornell University in crisis over sexual assault allegations against fraternity members. Virginia man on trial for allegedly killing wife, Mamta Bhatt, who went missing in 2024. Plus, "The Widower."

Andrea Canning sits down with Blayne Alexander to talk about her episode “ Unmasking the Monster." In 1989, Dana Beatty, a successful young businesswoman, was sexually assaulted in her Cincinnati home by an unknown masked man. Even with several leads, investigators could not find the man responsible for the violent crime. Decades later, Dana’s daughter, Andra Beatty, reignited the investigation in the hope of getting justice for her mother. With advances in DNA technology, investigators had evidence from the scene retested and, through forensic genetic genealogy, learned that Dana’s attacker was someone she knew. Blayne and Andrea discuss the impact violent crimes have on families and dive into laws surrounding sexual assault and statutes of limitations. Blayne also shares an extra clip from her interviews with Dana and Andra about generational trauma and how it affected Andra growing up. Plus, Blayne and producer Brenda Breslauer answer your questions from social media. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or go to rainn.org. Find out if there’s a statute of limitations on sexual assault in your state: https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/statutes-limitations-rape-sexual-assault-rcna601009 Listen to the full episode of “Unmasking the Monster”: https://swap.fm/l/dl_unmaskingthemonster Listen to Andrea’s episode, “Evil Paid a Visit,” about Donna Palomba’s decades-long fight for justice after being raped in her own home by a family friend: https://swap.fm/l/dl_evilpaidavisit Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question could be featured in an upcoming episode.

A sexual assault survivor’s decades-long fight for justice takes an unexpected turn when her daughter helps reignite the case. Blayne Alexander reports. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or go to rainn.org