A teenage girl disappears in a small town leading to a frantic search. Suspicions shift from an unknown suspect to a close friend. The investigation uncovers clues about her last whereabouts and interactions. The community comes together to search for her despite challenges. The search efforts lead to devastating discoveries and eventual arrest of a suspect.

Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison discuss 'The Ranch,' a harrowing story of a kidnapping in Mexico. They delve into the strength of the Valseca family during tragedy and share insights from Jayne Valseca. The podcast explores the dark reality of kidnappings in Mexico, the impact on families, and resilience in the face of adversity.

Explore the harrowing journey of a family facing a traumatic kidnapping ordeal, desperate negotiations for ransom, and emotional reunions amidst uncertainty. Witness their resilience, heartbreaking decisions, and unsettling discoveries as they navigate through fear and hope in the aftermath of a tragic event.

Andrea Canning discusses her episode 'Facing the Music' on cold case investigations with Josh Mankiewicz. They talk about DNA technology's role in solving murders, DNA sketches, and the impact of investigative genetic genealogy. The episode includes insights from Christy's former student and reflections on the case. They also explore the influence of beloved teachers and intriguing aspects of the case, such as nicknames and relationships. Reflecting on closure, pronunciations, and Amish culture in Lancaster provides a poignant conclusion.

A young teacher's brutal murder leads to a complex investigation involving a suspect known as Dagger. The arrest of Raymond Charles Roe, aka DJ Freeze, sheds new light on the case. The podcast delves into the emotional aftermath and impact on the community.

Andrea Canning talks to Keith Morrison about his episode, “The Secret in Black Rock Canyon.”  In 2006, 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart was found stabbed to death at a relative’s home in Pocatello, Idaho. Detectives quickly learned that Cassie’s last day alive was nothing short of a real-life horror movie, with video to prove it, and the filmmakers-turned-killers were not at all who they expected. Keith and Andrea discuss his interview with one of Cassie’s killers and Keith shares an extra clip from his interview with Dr. James Garabino, a psychologist and expert on teen violence. Plus, Keith and Andrea are joined by the detective who investigated Cassie’s murder, retired Captain John Ganske. Listen to the full episode of “The Secret in Black Rock Canyon” on Apple: https://apple.co/49OiE6JListen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OYHCln3O3cti9bjGmq4XB

The podcast explores the tragic murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart, revealing disturbing evidence and the chilling plan of her friends to commit a violent act. Suspects, rumors, and confessions unravel as investigators follow leads to Black Rock Canyon, uncovering a cache of revealing evidence that sheds light on the unsettling circumstances surrounding Cassie's death.

Josh Mankiewicz discusses 'The Breakup' episode, where a nurse's murder case takes unexpected turns. Keith Morrison plays a clip with detectives facing initial suspects. They unravel complex deception, suspects' emotional responses, and viewer feedback. The importance of competent criminal defense is emphasized.

When a nurse is gunned down in her home, detectives initially believe they have a clear suspect, but new information leads them down a completely different path. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’:Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3D68UbEListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Mw1YCQV82m4R8jBPb1xhM

Josh Mankiewicz and Andrea Canning sit down to talk about Andrea’s newest episode, “Dark Intentions.” In 1996, the murder and sexual assault of two women in the same apartment complex rattled the city of Arlington, Texas and stumped police. But when two other women from the area survive sexual assaults, police find evidence that connects all four crimes. Andrea tells Josh what she learned from the women who survived their brutal attacks, and she describes the involved investigation that finally cracked the case. Andrea also plays a podcast-exclusive clip and Dateline producer Haylee Barber joins in to answer viewer questions from social media. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673 or visit online.rainn.org Listen to the full episode of “Dark Intentions” on Apple: https://apple.co/4ftwuN3Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cUfkPccYZFV5Eq60AGQgQ