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Dateline Originals – your podcast destination to discover and binge more than a dozen true crime mini-series told as only Dateline can. Includes award winning series like “The Thing About Pam,” “Mommy Doomsday,” “Motive for Murder” and so many more.

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  1. Deadly Engagement - Ep. 1: The Telltale SUV

    · 30 min · S21 E1

    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…

  2. Deadly Engagement - Ep. 2: He Said, She Said

    · 30 min · S21 E2

    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…

  3. Deadly Engagement - Ep. 3: Homecoming

    · 39 min · S21 E3

    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…

  4. Deadly Engagement - Ep. 4: A Knife in the Night

    · 31 min · S21 E4

    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…

  5. The Last Appeal - Ep. 2: “I’m Astonished”

    · 26 min · S22 E2

    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,…

  6. The Last Appeal - Ep. 3: A Date to Die

    · 30 min · S22 E3

    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…

  7. The Last Appeal - Ep. 1: Nikki

    · 29 min · S22 E1

    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…

  8. The Last Appeal - Ep. 4: The Reckoning

    · 23 min · S22 E4

    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…

  9. Something About Cari - Ep. 1: The Family Wedding

    · 33 min · S23 E1

    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…

  10. Something About Cari - Ep. 2: Bait and Switch

    · 31 min · S23 E2

    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…

  11. Something About Cari - Ep. 3: The Circle Expands

    · 29 min · S23 E3

    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…

  12. Something About Cari - Ep. 4: A Shot in the Dark

    · 31 min · S23 E4

    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…

  13. Something About Cari - Ep. 5: Mother

    · 30 min · S23 E5

    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…

  14. Something About Cari - Ep. 6: Something… About Liz

    · 42 min · S23 E6

    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…

  15. The Raid | From Deep Cover: The Family Man

    · 37 min · Bonus

    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…

  16. Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 1: A Death in the Family

    · 36 min · S25 E1

    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…

  17. Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 3: Suspicious Minds

    · 30 min · S25 E3

    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…

  18. Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 6: Reversal of Fortune

    · 36 min · S25 E6

    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…

  19. Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 4: Smoke and Mirrors

    · 38 min · S25 E4

    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…

  20. Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 5: The Big Reach

    · 31 min · S25 E5

    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…

  21. Trace of Suspicion - Ep. 2: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

    · 35 min · S25 E2

    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…

  22. Five Miles From Home - Ep. 5: Let's Make a Deal

    · 35 min · S26 E5

    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…

  23. Five Miles From Home - Ep. 6: "Haywire"

    · 37 min · S26 E6

    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…

  24. Five Miles From Home - Ep. 2: "She's the Only One Missing"

    · 32 min · S26 E2

    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…

  25. Five Miles From Home - Ep. 1: Mickie

    · 34 min · S26 E1

    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…

  26. Five Miles From Home - Ep. 4: Little Miss Wendover

    · 35 min · S26 E4

    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…

  27. Five Miles From Home - Ep. 3: Open Murder

    · 35 min · S26 E3

    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…

  28. Introducing: Before & After with Lester Holt

    · 1:55 · Bonus

    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…

  29. Preview: Colin Kaepernick on Before & After with Lester Holt

    · 2:54 · Bonus

    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…

  30. Keith Morrison reads Edgar Allan Poe Stories

    · 1:00 · Bonus

    Hey, Dateline fans. The trailer for season 5 of Morrison Mysteries is waiting for you… Enter the shadowy world of Edgar Allan Poe, brought to life by the unmistakable voice of Dateline’s Keith Morrison. In Season 5 of…

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