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Motive for Murder

NBC News 9 Episodes Jul 27, 2026

Motive for Murder follows Dateline journalist Josh Mankiewicz as he investigates two murders in Houston that occurred months apart. The young victims knew each other, raising the question of whether they also knew their elusive killer. The series comes from the team behind the popular podcast The Thing About Pam and explores the race to find a killer by uncovering his motive. All episodes are available free, with an ad-free option via Dateline Premium.

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What happened to Zelig Williams? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5 Jul 27, 2026 00:02:48 Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the first episode of Dateline: Missing In America Season 5. In "The Day Zelig Vanished," Josh Mankiewicz examines the disappearance of Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway performer who disappeared after leaving his mother's home in Columbia, South Carolina on October 3, 2024, and hasn't been seen since. Listen to the full episode in the 'Dateline

Introducing an all-new season of ‘Dateline: Missing In America’ Jul 20, 2026 00:02:12 Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Season 5 of our award-winning podcast, Dateline: Missing In America, which returns with all-new episodes and compelling new cases. Correspondent Josh Mankiewicz reports on missing person cases brought to Dateline’s attention by our social media followers. Each of the 6 episodes centers on one individual’s disappearance, told th

6 - Straight To Hell Jun 4, 2020 00:48:30 A conversation with a killer and the motive for murder is revealed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5 - Something Hinky May 28, 2020 00:25:17 A routine traffic stop leads to a break in the case. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4 - Baggage May 21, 2020 00:20:50 An escape from danger becomes the beginning of the nightmare. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3 - The Twin Connection May 14, 2020 00:25:49 A second murder raises perplexing questions for investigators. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2 - Was it Love? May 7, 2020 00:30:24 Investigators learn more about the men in Gelareh’s life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 - A Scream. Then Silence. May 7, 2020 00:22:42 She was a small woman with a big voice. And then she was gone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Introducing Motive for Murder Apr 27, 2020 00:03:40 From the team who brought you the #1 podcast The Thing About Pam, comes Motive for Murder. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz takes you inside the chilling story of the race to find a killer by unmasking the motive. Motive for Murder premieres May 7th. Subscribe now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Motive for Murder

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