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. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline Originals completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive…
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 listen to the full episode 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…
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 unexpected twist of fate. The episodes explore what it takes to endure the unimaginable, rebuild a life, and find meaning and purpose in the aftermath. Follow now to get the first episode on Monday, September 14…
21 Aug 2026 · 35 min
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.
21 Aug 2026 · 35 min
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.
21 Aug 2026 · 34 min
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.
21 Aug 2026 · 32 min
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.
21 Aug 2026 · 37 min
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.
21 Aug 2026 · 35 min
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.
22 May 2026 · 35 min
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.
22 May 2026 · 31 min
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.
22 May 2026 · 38 min
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.
22 May 2026 · 36 min
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.
22 May 2026 · 30 min
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.
22 May 2026 · 36 min
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.
18 May 2026 · 37 min
The Raid | From Deep Cover: The Family Man
4 Feb 2026 · 42 min
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.
4 Feb 2026 · 30 min
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.
4 Feb 2026 · 31 min
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.
4 Feb 2026 · 29 min
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.
4 Feb 2026 · 31 min
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.
4 Feb 2026 · 33 min
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.
15 Jan 2026 · 23 min
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.
15 Jan 2026 · 29 min
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.
15 Jan 2026 · 30 min
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.
15 Jan 2026 · 26 min
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.
13 Nov 2025 · 31 min
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.
13 Nov 2025 · 39 min
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.
13 Nov 2025 · 30 min
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.
13 Nov 2025 · 30 min
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.
13 Nov 2025 · 35 min
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.
About Dateline Originals
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. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline Originals completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
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