Dateline Originals
Dateline Originals is a podcast destination for true crime mini-series from NBC News' Dateline. It features award-winning series like 'The Thing About Pam,' 'Mommy Doomsday,' and 'Motive for Murder.' Listeners can follow for free or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content.
Episodes
Preview: Colin Kaepernick on Before & After with Lester Holt
Hey Dateline fans, here’s a special preview of the first episode of our new podcast series, Before & After with Lester Holt. In this episode, Lester Holt talks to former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick about his decision to take a knee during the national anthem and the unexpected consequences that changed his life. Search Before & After with Lester Holt to lis
Introducing: Before & After with Lester Holt
Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Before & After with Lester Holt, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline.
Before & After with Lester Holt is a deeply personal interview series about moments that divide a life into before and after. In each conversation, Lester sits down with someone whose life was transformed in an instant by an unexpect
Five Miles From Home - Ep. 3: Open Murder
An interview with an unlikely suspect takes a surprising turn, leading to an arrest. This episode originally published on June 15, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Five Miles From Home - Ep. 4: Little Miss Wendover
A young woman makes a startling confession and suddenly turns the case upside down. This episode originally published on June 17, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Five Miles From Home - Ep. 1: Mickie
When a popular high school junior doesn’t make it home from track practice, her family springs into action. This episode originally published on June 8, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Five Miles From Home - Ep. 2: "She's the Only One Missing"
After a discovery in the desert, investigators start with Mickie’s inner circle. This episode originally published on June 8, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Five Miles From Home - Ep. 6: "Haywire"
Pointed questions lead to revealing answers when Dateline interviews a killer. This episode originally published on June 24, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Five Miles From Home - Ep. 5: Let's Make a Deal
As the case heads to trial, two very different accounts of the crime emerge. This episode originally published on June 22, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 2: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Cindy starts partying. And investigators start digging. This episode originally published on March 10, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 5: The Big Reach
The jury speaks out, a new lawyer steps in, and the case heads in a new direction. This episode originally published on March 24, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 4: Smoke and Mirrors
A trial. A legal blunder. And a lot of dirty laundry. This episode originally published on March 19, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 6: Reversal of Fortune
A fresh look at the evidence leads to an almost unimaginable twist. This episode originally published on March 26, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 3: Suspicious Minds
New evidence in Todd’s death leads to a theory of motive. This episode originally published on March 17, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 1: A Death in the Family
When Cindy Sommer’s young husband dies without warning, her life changes forever. This episode originally published on March 10, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Raid | From Deep Cover: The Family Man
Deep Cover is a true crime show about double lives, from our friends at Pushkin Industries. Their new season, The Family Man, is a story about how families can deceive each other and the lengths we’ll go to to protect our loved ones. Elise and Marissa grew up in a seemingly normal house in the suburbs of St. Louis, but it was a house built on secrets. There were things their father never told them
Something About Cari - Ep. 6: Something… About Liz
A trial. A verdict. And we uncover details that raise questions about a death in Liz’s past. This episode originally published on December 18, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Something About Cari - Ep. 5: Mother
Liz cooperates with investigators looking into Cari’s disappearance. Then, newly discovered evidence leads to an arrest. This episode originally published on December 16, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Something About Cari - Ep. 4: A Shot in the Dark
Liz calls 911 to report being shot in a park. Police search for the assailant… and come to a stunning conclusion about who really pulled the trigger. This episode originally published on December 11, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Something About Cari - Ep. 3: The Circle Expands
After Dave and Liz break up, a suspicious fire erupts at her home. She blames the mother of Dave’s children not only for the blaze, but also for all those disturbing texts and messages she’d gotten over the years. This episode originally published on December 9, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv
Something About Cari - Ep. 2: Bait and Switch
Cari’s boyfriend tells investigators he has no idea where Cari is and that he and his ex-girlfriend Liz have been getting a torrent of troubling online messages from her. This episode originally published on December 2, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Something About Cari - Ep. 1: The Family Wedding
When single mom Cari Farver skips out on a planned trip with her son, family and friends wonder if it has something to do with the new man in her life. This episode originally published on December 2, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Last Appeal - Ep. 4: The Reckoning
Days before Robert Roberson's scheduled execution, his lawyer scrambles to save his life. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals weighs in. This episode originally published on October 9, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Last Appeal - Ep. 1: Nikki
When 2-year-old Nikki is rushed to a Texas hospital and doesn’t survive, her father, Robert Roberson, is accused of causing her death. Prosecutors say he shook and beat her in a case of "shaken baby syndrome." This episode originally published on October 6, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis
The Last Appeal - Ep. 3: A Date to Die
As Robert Roberson’s execution nears, his attorney uncovers critical evidence and unlikely new allies, including Texas lawmakers and the detective who helped put Robert on death row. This episode was originally published October 8, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Last Appeal - Ep. 2: “I’m Astonished”
Attorney Gretchen Sween takes on Robert's case and pieces together Nikki’s overlooked medical history. She tracks down a witness from his trial who has new information. This episode originally published on October 7, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Deadly Engagement - Ep. 4: A Knife in the Night
Two women. One man. And a stunning new allegation. This episode originally published on September 25, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Deadly Engagement - Ep. 3: Homecoming
Just days before Denita Smith is laid to rest, a suspect is charged with her murder. This episode originally published on September 23, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Deadly Engagement - Ep. 2: He Said, She Said
As they dig deeper into the case, detectives begin to focus on two people with very different stories about one another. This episode originally published on September 16, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Deadly Engagement - Ep. 1: The Telltale SUV
When Denita Smith, a talented North Carolina graduate student, is gunned down outside her home, investigators hunt for witnesses and clues. This episode originally published on September 16, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Deadly Engagement - Ep. 6: A Command Performance
Former lovers are reunited in court as Denita Smith’s accused killer goes to trial. This episode originally published on October 2, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Deadly Engagement - Ep. 5: Good Neighbors
A knife in a trash can raises questions about a key witness. This episode originally published on September 30, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dateline Missing in America – Ep. 25: Marked with an X
It was the early morning hours of May 20, 2017, and 15-year-old Sophie Reeder should have been in bed. Instead, she had slipped out of her house in the River Oaks neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale and walked off into the hot, humid night. Two security cameras recorded some of Sophie’s movements over the next several hours. One recorded her walking past a neighbor’s house as she started her journey;
Dateline Missing in America – Ep. 24: The Cold Case of Nancy Snow
On November 4, 1980, 44-year-old Nancy Snow boarded a flight to Baltimore from St. Louis, Missouri, where she had spent several months working on Gene McNary’s U.S. Senate campaign. That night she went to a party in Baltimore; the next morning she had breakfast with the party’s host. Afterward, a man who was housesitting for Nancy apparently picked her up at a hotel, and they drove off together. N
Dateline Missing in America – Ep. 23: Through the Cracks
Sixteen-year-old Tiffany Reid vanished from Shiprock, New Mexico, on the short walk to Shiprock Northwest High School, on May 17, 2004. A few days later, some of her belongings were discovered scattered along the side of the highway in Arizona, about an hour west of her home. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz talks to Tiffany’s older sister, Deiandra Reid, about the long journey for answers and the obsta
Dateline Missing in America – Ep. 22: Mystery on Lovejoy Road
On May 5, 2024, Roy Whited did not show up to preach his Sunday service at DeRossett Church of Christ in Sparta, Tennessee. When church members went to his house to check on the 64-year-old, they found his truck parked in the driveway. His sermon had been prepared and his phone was in the charger, but there was no sign of Roy. Investigators soon learned no one had seen or heard from the popular pa
Dateline Missing in America – Ep. 21: Taking Teekah
Teekah Lewis was last seen on January 23, 1999, at New Frontier Lanes, a bowling alley in Tacoma, Washington. The 2-year-old was with her mother, younger sister Tameeka, and other family and friends. Teekah had been playing a game in the arcade area when her mother stepped away briefly to take her turn bowling. When she turned around, Teekah was gone. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Teekah’
Dateline Missing in America – Ep. 20: Lost Lane
On April 13, 2024, 37-year-old Danielle Lopez vanished in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey while camping with her boyfriend. Her mother, Sue Quackenbush, knew something was wrong when Danielle stopped answering her texts and calls. Sue reported her daughter missing to the New Jersey State Police. Investigators scoured the forest in southern New Jersey and eventually located Danielle’s car on Lost La
Murder in the Moonlight - Ep. 6: The Final Dominoes Fall
Judgment day for the accused brings anger and sorrow for the Stocks. And one of the killers talks to Keith about the night of the murders. This episode originally published on March 5, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Murder in the Moonlight - Ep. 5: When It All Falls Apart
One suspect is freed, another makes a surprising choice, and an investigator is accused of planting evidence. This episode originally published on March 3, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Murder in the Moonlight - Ep. 4: About Face
Two new suspects tell police they were at the farmhouse when the Stocks were killed. This episode originally published on February 26, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Murder in the Moonlight - Ep. 3: The Ring
Investigators find a key piece of evidence that sends the case in a surprising direction. This episode originally published on February 24, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Murder in the Moonlight - Ep. 2: Keep Your Enemies Close
A suspect emerges, along with a theory of the crime. This episode originally published on February 17, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Murder in the Moonlight - Ep. 1: In Cold Blood
When Wayne and Sharmon Stock are found shot to death in their farmhouse, the investigation starts close to home. This episode originally published on February 17, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Deadly Mirage - Ep. 4: David and Bathsheba
Investigators listen in as two murder suspects seek solace from each other… and the Bible. This episode originally published on December 12, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Deadly Mirage - Ep. 6: He Said, She Said
A long journey to justice begins, and ex-lovers are reunited in a courtroom. This episode originally published on December 19, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Deadly Mirage - Ep. 3: Tickling the Wire
Secrets about Rob and Sabrina’s lifestyle emerge and police get a warrant for wiretaps. This episode originally published on December 10, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Deadly Mirage - Ep. 1: Death in the High Desert
Rob Limon’s close-knit group of friends is shattered when he is shot to death at work. Did the killing have something to do with his job, or something closer to home? This episode originally published on December 3, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Deadly Mirage - Ep. 5: Busted
Two suspects are arrested. Then one of them turns on the other. This episode originally published on December 17, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Deadly Mirage - Ep. 2: The Man on the Motorcycle
Detectives pursue multiple potential suspects, a key witness comes forward, and stunning secrets are revealed. This episode originally published on December 3, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Man in the Black Mask - Ep. 6: House of Cards
At trial, Twitchell plays a surprising card. Will he walk, or will everything come tumbling down? This episode originally published on October 31, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Man in the Black Mask - Ep. 5: Trick or Treat
After Twitchell is arrested on Halloween, a city debates whether he is a monster or a master manipulator. This episode originally published on October 29, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Man in the Black Mask - Ep. 4: The One Who Got Away
He wanted dinner and a movie. His “date” seemed to want something else entirely… This episode originally published on October 24, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Man in the Black Mask - Ep. 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? This episode originally published on October 22, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Man in the Black Mask - Ep. 2: The Twilight Zone
A horror film director and a seasoned homicide detective match wits in a high stakes game of cat and mouse. This episode originally published on October 15, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Man in the Black Mask - Ep. 1: Where's Johnny?
In a quiet neighborhood, a frightening figure in a hockey mask appears. Then another man disappears. This episode originally published on October 15, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Morrison Mysteries – The Dead Alive Ep. 1: The Secret Garden
London attorney Philip Lefrank travels to America for a relaxing vacation with his relatives, the Meadowcrofts. But he soon finds himself embroiled in an intense and dangerous family drama. This episode was originally published on August 26, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Morrison Mysteries - The Dead Alive Ep. 3: The Murder Trial
Brothers Ambrose and Silas go on trial for the murder of John Jago. Naomi swears Ambrose is innocent. But London attorney Philip Lefrank is not so sure. This episode was originally published on August 28, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Morrison Mysteries - The Dead Alive Ep. 4: The Confession
The mystery of what happened to John Jago seems finally solved after someone confesses to killing him. But all is not as it seems, as the trial concludes with a stunning twist. This episode was originally published on August 29, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Morrison Mysteries - The Dead Alive Ep. 2: The Missing Man
There's tension at the Meadowcroft estate. Farm manager John Jago fights furiously with the owner's sons, Ambrose and Silas. They discover that Jago had a secret meeting with Ambrose's girlfriend, Naomi. And then suddenly... John Jago goes missing. This episode was originally published on August 27, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll
Letters from Sing Sing - Last Stop on the Road to Freedom
In this bonus episode of the award-winning Letters from Sing Sing podcast, veteran producer Dan Slepian reflects on the final chapter in J.J. Velazquez’s hard-fought path to full exoneration after being wrongfully convicted of murder over two decades ago. Dan and J.J. join Kristen Welker on Meet the Press for a “Meet the Moment” conversation to detail their 20+ year path to overturning J.J.’s con
Dateline Missing in America - Ep. 19: Into Thin Air
Terrence Woods grew up in Maryland and was working with a television production crew in a remote area of central Idaho when he was last seen on October 5, 2018. Witnesses told sheriff’s deputies that as they were wrapping up for the day, Terrence, 26, abruptly ran down a steep embankment into the dark. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Terrence’s father, Terrence Woods Sr., his former journal
Dateline Missing in America - Ep. 18: The Vanishing of Melanie James
Melanie James, 21, was last seen in the spring of 2014 in Farmington, New Mexico. Melanie’s sister, Melissa, saw her walking down the street with an unidentified man on April 20. Days later, police discovered Melanie’s purse and duffel bag in an alleyway in Farmington, but saw no sign of Melanie. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz talks to Melanie’s sister, Melissa James, her mother, Lela Mailman, as well
Dateline Missing in America - Ep. 17: The Night Shy Shy Disappeared
Shy’Kemmia Pate was last seen near her home in Unadilla, Georgia, on September 4, 1998. She was 8 years old. Several people reported seeing her that evening in the neighborhood. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz speaks with some of her loved ones, as well as Dooly County Sheriff’s Deputy Randy Lamberth, and Natalie Wilson of the Black and Missing Foundation. Shy’Kemmia would be 34 years old today. When s
Dateline Missing in America - Ep. 16: Running Man
Tyler Goodrich left his home in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 3, 2023. On the night of his disappearance, Tyler and his husband, Marshall Vogel, were arguing, and Marshall called 911. Home security video shows a figure running from their house minutes after the call. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Marshall, as well as several of Tyler’s family members and close friends. UPDATE: On March 8
Dateline Missing in America - Ep. 15: Missing in Music City
Marcus Rutledge disappeared on June 8, 1998, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 23 years old and had been attending Tennessee State University. Nearly a month later, Marcus’s car, a red Plymouth Neon, was found abandoned about 20 miles from his apartment in Nashville. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz talks to his father, David Rutledge, his sister, Felicia Rutledge, his ex-girlfriend Valencia Bryant, and M
Dateline: Missing in America - Ep. 14: Missing Down Highway 1
25-year-old Arelie Garcia was last seen leaving her Salinas, California apartment on September 22, 2022. Later that day, Arelie’s bright red Honda Accord was found abandoned in Big Sur on Highway 1. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz speaks with her sisters Veronica Garcia and Elizet Mendoza, and Detective Arras Wilson of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. Arelie is 5’5” and about 150 lbs. She has brow
Dan Slepian reads an excerpt from “The Sing Sing Files”
Hear an exclusive audio excerpt from NBC News and Dateline producer Dan Slepian’s new book “The Sing Sing Files” which chronicles his two-decade journey navigating the criminal justice system to help free six innocent men. Available now wherever books and audiobooks are sold. For more details and to purchase, follow this link:https://bit.ly/TheSingSingFilesDateline Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi
Letters from Sing Sing - Ep. 8: The Apology
In August of 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo grants JJ executive clemency. Three weeks later, JJ steps out of Sing Sing a free man. But he wasn’t exonerated. In the eyes of the law, he was still a convicted felon. Within the first 24 hours of his release, JJ needs to check in with the parole office. He has a curfew. He has to get permission to travel out of state. As he likes to say, he’s freer, but n
Letters from Sing Sing - Ep. 7: The Call
In 2017, JJ finally gets some good news. After years of denials and setbacks, he would appear before a judge for the first time since his conviction. A new judge would determine whether JJ’s rights were violated when the prosecutor at his trial withheld police reports related to his case – reports that, 10 months earlier, had arrived in Dan’s mailbox.But the judge ultimately denies JJ’s request fo
Letters from Sing Sing - Ep. 6: Friendship
By 2015, JJ had been locked up for nearly 18 years. His mom, Maria, drives to Sing Sing to visit him on his 40th birthday and reflects on how much it hurts to watch him age in prison.In the last decade, JJ has built a rich life in prison in order to survive. He talks about his involvement in the prison’s programs, like organizing fundraisers and leading workshops. He was even elected by the prison
Letters from Sing Sing - Ep. 5: Integrity
It’s been eight months since Dan’s investigation into JJ’s case aired on Dateline. When he visits JJ at Sing Sing, JJ is frustrated—he thought he’d be out by now. But the Manhattan DA is looking into his case. In 2010, Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance created a conviction integrity unit focused on investigating claims of innocence. Bob Gottlieb and Celia Gordon, JJ’s lawyers, are confident that this unit
Letters from Sing Sing - Ep. 4: Peer Pressure
Dan tracks down Juror Number Six: Ramon Aviles. Ramon remembers the moment when the 84-year-old eyewitness, Dorothy Canady, pointed him out as the shooter. He says he was shocked and that people were laughing. The juror breaks down what he remembers from the deliberation room and ultimately admits he might have made a mistake in voting to convict JJ.Dan starts to wonder if other jurors from JJ’s t
Letters from Sing Sing - Ep. 3: Eyewitnesses
It turns out, back in 1998, just days after the crime, the NYPD had a main suspect for the murder of Al Ward: a man named Mustafa. Dan tries to find out more about Mustafa and understand why this lead was dropped after JJ’s name entered the case. He also learns that JJ’s legal team had a court-assigned private investigator. Dan tracks down that private investigator, and discovers that he hardly lo
Letters from Sing Sing - Ep. 2: 74 Minutes
JJ Velazquez claimed he had an alibi: a 74-minute phone call on a landline with his mother, Maria Velazquez, that overlapped with the time of the crime. So Dan visits Maria. She lives in a town in New York on the Hudson River directly across from Sing Sing, the maximum security prison where her son is incarcerated. Maria talks to Dan about JJ’s childhood. And she recounts in detail her memory of J
Letters from Sing Sing - Ep. 1: JJ
In December of 2002, NBC News Producer Dan Slepian got a letter from a New York State maximum security prison. It was detailed and meticulous, almost like it had been written by a lawyer. It was from a man serving 25 years to life for murder. And it ended with a desperate plea: look into my case.In 1998, Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez was arrested for killing a retired New York City police officer. A y
13 Alibis - Ep. 8: Wrongful Convictions
Josh Mankiewicz and Dan Slepian discuss the issues of wrongful convictions in front of a live audience at the CrimeCon conference in New Orleans. This episode was originally published on September 2, 2019. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
13 Alibis - Ep. 7: Lost Time
It’s been more than 20 years since Richard Rosario was convicted of a murder he says he could not possibly have committed. If he didn’t do it, who did? And what’s next for Rosario and his family? This is the final episode of Dan Slepian’s 3-year investigation. This episode was originally published on May 16, 2019. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about
13 Alibis - Ep. 6: "I'm Never Gonna Lose Hope"
Suddenly, a change that could breathe new life into Richard Rosario’s bid for freedom. Dan Slepian speaks to the woman who could make all the difference. This episode was originally published on May 16, 2019 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
13 Alibis - Ep. 5: Breaks My Heart
After two decades with their father behind bars, Richard Rosario’s family has new hope that he may be set free. After an emotional prison visit, a court is about to decide if it is time for this family to be finally reunited.This episode was originally published on May 16, 2019. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal
13 Alibis - Ep. 4: He Was Scared
Talking to a murder victim’s family is a tough thing to do, but Dan Slepian needs to find out more information about Jorge Collazo in his search for the truth. Collazo’s sister tells Dan she’ll never forget the day her little brother was killed. And, she reveals a surprise about what happened just two weeks before the murder – a lead that could have been critical.This episode was originally publis
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