

The Man in the Black Mask
NBC News
A rising young director is shooting a frightening film about a serial killer in a hockey mask. But when a man goes missing near the set, a real-life horror story unfolds. Keith Morrison’s latest Dateline original podcast series takes us into a mysterious netherworld of illusion, fantasy, deception and death.
Listen to all episodes of The Man in the Black Mask now completely free, or subscriber to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com
Listen to all episodes of The Man in the Black Mask now completely free, or subscriber to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com
Episodes
Mentioned books

Dec 2, 2025 • 6min
Dateline Presents: Something About Cari
Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, Something About Cari. Keith Morrison takes us to America’s heartland, where single mom Cari Farver disappears just weeks into a new romance. What follows is a series of strange and terrifying events, including taunting texts and threatening emails to Cari's boyfriend and his ex that escalate to stalking, arson and murder. But nothing could prepare friends, family, and investigators for the mind-bending twist that would come next… If you like what you hear, just search Something About Cari to listen to the first two episodes 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 25, 2025 • 3min
Introducing: Something About Cari
Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Something About Cari, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison. In this podcast Keith Morrison takes us to America’s heartland, where single mom Cari Farver disappears just weeks into a new romance. What follows is a series of strange and terrifying events, including taunting texts and threatening emails to Cari's boyfriend and his ex that escalate to stalking, arson and murder. But nothing could prepare friends, family, and investigators for the mind-bending twist that would come next… Follow now to get the first two episodes on Tuesday, December 2, completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com to hear the first two episodes now. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to subsequent episodes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 31, 2024 • 30min
6 - House of Cards
At trial, Twitchell plays a surprising card. Will he walk, or will everything come tumbling down? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 29, 2024 • 29min
5 - Trick or Treat
After Twitchell is arrested on Halloween, a city debates whether he is a monster or a master manipulator. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 24, 2024 • 24min
4 - The One Who Got Away
He wanted dinner and a movie. His “date” seemed to want something else entirely… Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 22, 2024 • 26min
3 - Catfishing
Police recover a deleted document from Mark Twitchell’s computer that reads like a script for a horror film. But was it more than just fiction? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 15, 2024 • 28min
2 - The Twilight Zone
A horror film director and a seasoned homicide detective match wits in a high stakes game of cat and mouse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14 snips
Oct 15, 2024 • 31min
1 - Where’s Johnny?
In this gripping discussion, veteran homicide detective Bill Clark shares his experiences investigating the chilling disappearance of Johnny Altinger. He delves into the eerie case surrounding Johnny's planned meeting with a woman named Jen and the unsettling clues that emerged. Clark recounts a tense encounter with a mysterious figure in a hockey mask and explores the complexities of suspect Mark Twitchell, whose contradictory behavior raises serious questions. The narrative blends true crime with unexpected twists, keeping listeners on the edge of their seats.

Oct 4, 2024 • 3min
Introducing: The Man in the Black Mask
A rising young director is shooting a frightening film about a serial killer in a hockey mask. But when a man goes missing near the set, a real-life horror story unfolds. Keith Morrison’s latest Dateline original podcast series takes us into a mysterious netherworld of illusion, fantasy, deception and death. Follow The Man in the Black Mask now and get two new episodes a week, starting October 15 -- completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium now, for early access and ad-free listening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


