Dateline NBC

A devastating explosion at a day spa leads to the investigation of the victim's love life as a potential motive. The FBI analyzes the unique bomb used in the incident, while Stephen Beale incriminates himself during an interview. The podcast explores odd behavior, aspirations, and loyalty, as well as forensic evidence linking Beale to the crime. The defense presents counterarguments, and Valerie becomes a cooperating witness. The episode concludes with the sentencing of Beale and fond memories of the victim.

Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning discuss a murder case that tore a family apart. They analyze the legal implications and memory reliability in court cases. The impact of 9/11 on a family and challenges faced by law enforcement are explored. The ethical dilemma of inviting someone involved in a murder to a wedding is also discussed.

A mother goes missing during a children's sleepover, leading to a cold case that eventually reveals a mysterious murder. The investigation explores an affair and strained relationships, interviews a key person of interest, and discusses the tense verdict of the first trial. The second trial presents witness testimonies, highlighting motive and DNA evidence.

A shocking murder case in Miami involving a man's affair is explored. The disappearance and discovery of a murder victim lead to an investigation that uncovers a complex web of love, betrayal, and murder. The trial of the main suspect ends with a verdict of guilty for manslaughter with a weapon, providing closure for the victim's family.

Debbi and Terry Elvis, parents of missing woman Heather Elvis, discuss the search for their daughter, including her abandoned car, suspicious phone call, and theories surrounding her disappearance. Tammy Moore's trial and guilty verdict for kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap are also mentioned.

Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning discuss a recent episode of Dateline NBC where a man hired hitmen to murder his parents. Andrea reveals what Corey, the mother who survived, told her about grieving her husband and the son she thought she knew. They also talk about the challenges of conducting prison interviews and using technology to solve crimes.

After waking up to gunfire, Corey shoots an intruder but finds her husband dead. Motives like insurance, money, and infidelity are explored. The aftermath, investigation, and suspicions lead to surprising twists. The podcast covers the journey to parenthood, missing firearm, and the truth being uncovered. Bonds with family and a potential suspect are investigated. Arrests are made, guilty pleas are entered, and the aftermath of the trial is discussed, along with remorse, longing, and closure.

Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning discuss Yvonne Pointer's relentless pursuit of justice for her daughter's murder, the power of divine intervention in telling Gloria Pointer's overlooked story, teaching children about stranger danger, Yvonne's determination leading to the resolution of the case, the botched execution and death in prison of Romel Broome, and the cold case solution through DNA analysis.

A mother searches for answers in her 14-year-old daughter's unsolved murder. The podcast explores the initial discovery of the body, the investigation, and the determination of the mother to find the killer. It discusses the unsettling atmosphere in Cleveland due to the murders of young girls in 1984. The focus shifts from the stepfather to the boyfriend, and finally to a disturbing neighbor. Yvonne Pointer's unwavering determination and advocacy for DNA technology and fighting crime. The family explores improved DNA processing to find the killer and the strategy to get the suspect to confess.

A nurse's murder in a small town leads to a gripping investigation. Suspicious activity captured on security camera footage creates intrigue. The police find the victim's dead body and suspect her estranged husband. The trial reveals evidence linking the husband to the crime. The verdict is guilty, and the sister of the victim advocates against domestic abuse in honor of her sister.