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A missing mother in Jacksonville, Florida leaves behind a three-year-old son, whose memory of their last night together offers some clues as to what happened to her. The case remains cold until two decades later when the son, Aaron Fraser, solves the mystery that haunted his childhood. Dennis Murphy reports.

She Never Left

When a woman dies after what appears to be an accidental fall, evidence comes to light that suggests it could have been homicide. Andrea Canning reports on the latest chapter in the case.

The House on Shalimar Way

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In this Dateline classic, survivors of the 2013 Westgate Mall attack in Nairobi, Kenya, share their stories with Kate Snow. Originally aired on NBC on November 22, 2013.

Hostage

After a prominent plastic surgeon is murdered in his Asheville, North Carolina home, investigators uncover a trail of clues pointing to an unlikely killer. Keith Morrison reports.

The Day the Music Died

In this Dateline classic, two young people from opposite sides of the world find themselves falling in love on the eve of one of the biggest natural disasters in recent memory. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 27, 2014.

Swept Away

After Oregon mother Annastasia “Annie” Hester is stabbed to death in her home, investigators uncover personal details that point to multiple suspects and possible motives. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

The Undoing

Two young girls in Washington are snatched in broad daylight while riding their bikes. The case goes unsolved for decades, until a new detective with a local connection to the story tries to solve the mystery that haunted her childhood. Keith Morrison reports.

Evil Was Watching

After a New Jersey mother reports that her five-year-old son vanished from a carnival, detectives embark on a decades-long investigation. Andrea Canning reports.

The Blue Blanket Mystery

Together for more than 20 years, free-spirited Bob and Toni Heartsong had one of those legendary marriages everyone envied, or so it seemed. Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic that originally aired on NBC on April 3, 2009.

Death of a Heartsong

In 2016, 22 days after Sherri Papini vanished from her home, she reappeared, claiming she’d been kidnapped. The detectives who cracked the case discuss the details with Keith Morrison.

The Curious Case of Sherri Papini

A former beauty queen turns 50 and decides to have plastic surgery. The decision changes everything in her picture perfect life. Keith Morrison reports.

Secrets in Pleasant Grove

The latest in the case of Pam Hupp, charged with murdering her friend Betsy Faria. Keith Morrison interviews Leah Askey, the prosecutor behind the wrongful conviction of Betsy’s husband, Russ.

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The Real Thing About Pam

When experienced outdoorsman Mike Williams disappears on a duck hunting trip on Lake Seminole, authorities first believe he could have drowned or been eaten by alligators until his mother presses law enforcement to reopen the case. Dennis Murphy reports.

Secrets of Lake Seminole

When former Arkansas State Senator Linda Collins is found fatally stabbed outside her home, investigators must determine if her murder is connected to her political career or her personal life. Dennis Murphy reports.

The Hands of a Killer

In this Dateline classic, McKenzie Morgan wants more than anything to learn how to fly. So in August 2013 she takes off on her final solo flight before getting her pilot’s license. All seems well,  until her Cessna 172 vanishes. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on August 24, 2014.

Into the Wild

Andrea Canning reports on the case of a former NYC police officer who was accused of an alleged murder-for-hire plot against her husband.

Hit List

She was the breadwinner and he took care of the children. It all worked fine until rumors of an affair, fights over the kids and, finally, an ugly divorce. The marriage was ending, but a crime even seasoned detectives find hard to believe was just beginning. Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on September 18, 2009.

Bad Chemistry

A family gathering ends with one man dead, leading to more than a decade of questions – was it suicide or murder? Keith Morrison reports on the latest twist in the case.

This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK.

In the Light of Day

In this Dateline classic, when two Americans go missing in Panama, locals discover the dark side of a fun-loving bartender. Kate Snow reports. Originally aired on NBC on October 22, 2010.

Stealing Paradise

While investigating the disappearance of a Washington D.C. woman, detectives discover a puzzling connection to a Virginia woman who vanished two decades earlier. Dennis Murphy reports.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org.

A Haunting Stretch of Road

In this Dateline classic, after a failed marriage, a young woman feels lucky to have a second chance when she gets back together with the man she’d loved since high school. Until one morning, when a single shot rings out in a parking garage. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on November 13, 2009.

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The Friday the 13th Murder

A mystery in paradise unfolds when a British woman vanishes from her boyfriend’s luxury yacht in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Andrea Canning reports.

Siren Song

Keith Morrison talks with Renée Zellweger about how and why she made the scripted series based on Dateline’s hit podcast The Thing About Pam airing Tuesdays on NBC.

The Thing About “The Thing About Pam”

When a college student is found dead after a party, his mother is determined to try to find out what happened. With the help of a new friend, she manages to get the case in front of a jury. Dennis Murphy reports on the unexpected twist that no one saw coming.

At the Edge of Town

When a snake breeder is found dead, first responders initially believe his missing anaconda could be to blame. But the investigation reveals a sinister betrayal. Andrea Canning reports.

Venom

A murder case considered closed by North Dakota detectives is suddenly reopened when a confidential informant comes forward with a tip about an unlikely suspect. Keith Morrison reports.

Prairie Confidential

In this Dateline classic, when a mother of two dies after a minor fender bender, her loved ones search for answers. The more they learn, the more it seems that it wasn’t her accident that needed investigating, it was her marriage. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 23, 2010.

Bitter Pill

In this Dateline classic, Josh Mankiewicz reports on a surprising crime, hidden for years, that centers around a charismatic pastor harboring a sinful secret. Originally aired on NBC on April 9, 2010.

Twisted Faith

In this Dateline classic, Josh Mankiewicz reports on a case that seems like a straightforward crime of passion. A husband straying, a wife betrayed, and a body found in their bedroom. What happened to Adam Kostewicz? Originally aired on NBC on August 24, 2009.

In the Bedroom

When a well-liked young man loses his wife and son on a family outing, an entire town mourns. But there is someone who suspects the tragedy was no accident. Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on October 30, 2009.

The Mystery at Lost Dog Road

In this Dateline classic, a prominent doctor’s wife is murdered on Valentine’s day. Investigators had plenty of theories to work with, but the suspect they brought into custody shocked everyone. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on March 26, 2010.

The Valentine's Day Mystery

In this Dateline classic, one thing is clear in a case of disputed evidence and contradictory testimony: 12-year-old Amanda Cope was brutally murdered, and she deserved justice. Her father confessed to her murder, but was he really a killer? Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on July 9, 2010.

The Mystery in Rock Hill

Rosemary Christiansen, an admired and worldly woman who came to America for a fresh start, suddenly vanishes from her Florida home. Had she taken off for another new life, or was it something more sinister? Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on August 7, 2009.

Rosemary and the Motorcycle Man

Fort Worth, Texas, investigators desperately search for answers after a 17-year-old high school student is kidnapped and murdered following a Valentine’s Day dance. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

After the Dance

After a fight with her mother, Angela, Ellie Green stays with her boyfriend’s family until things settle down at home. But when days go by with no word from her mom, Ellie begins to worry. Then she’s given the awful news: her mother is dead. But is that the truth? What really happened to Angela Green? Keith Morrison reports.

Hope Whispers

Donna Palomba speaks out about her years-long journey for justice after being raped in her own home, and the fight to keep her assailant from walking free. Andrea Canning reports.

Evil Paid a Visit

Beautiful Montecito, California, seems like the last place disaster wouldn't strike. But four families, along with their whole community, are about to find out otherwise. Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on April 15, 2018.

No Way Out

A chance encounter on the Pacific Coast Highway with a woman he first spoke to in a jail cell leads Keith Morrison to reexamine the mysterious death of Las Vegas casino magnate Ted Binion.

What Happened in Vegas

In this Dateline classic, a feud between neighbors turns a quiet canyon road into a deadly battleground. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 8, 2009.

The Trouble on the Hill

In this Dateline classic, Keith Morrison reports on a dramatic undercover operation in Palm Beach, Florida to save a wife and mother who had no idea she was in danger. Originally aired on NBC on March 26, 2010.

Recipe for Murder

In this Dateline classic, a young real estate investor and father is found dead in the kitchen of his Jonesboro, Arkansas home. Who could have committed such a crime? Sometimes the most dangerous people in our lives are the ones who should love us the most. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on November 14, 2014.

The Root of All Evil

In this Dateline classic, Dennis Murphy reports on the mysterious cold case of 13-Year-Old Cindy Zarzycki who disappeared one day in 1986 after telling friends she was meeting someone at the local Dairy Queen. Originally aired on NBC on April 17, 2009.

Disappearance at the Dairy Queen

Andrew and Rob Kissel shared more than blood. They each had the trappings of success; nice homes; wealth; luxury lifestyles. Who would want to kill either man, let alone both of them? Dennis Murphy reports on the lives and strange deaths of two brothers in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on April 22, 2011.

Deadly Concoction

Two young women are shot and left for dead on a beach in Texas. After one miraculously survives, she is determined to find out who the attacker is. When a young man is eventually convicted, the long road to justice seems to be complete until a stunning twist raises a question - could the wrong man be in prison? Josh Mankiewicz reports.

The Overlook

Grab your kerchief or cap and then settle down for a long winter’s nap. Keith Morrison will take care of the rest… 

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"The Night Before Christmas" read by Keith Morrison

Every year Random House Children's Books celebrates the Dr. Seuss classic by encouraging young readers and their families to “Grown their hearts three sizes” by doing good deeds throughout the holidays. Follow #grinchgooddeeds and share your good deed! 

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Dr. Seuss' "How The Grinch Stole Christmas!" read by Keith Morrison

Listen to Robert L. May’s original story of Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer who was not allowed to join in any reindeer games. Until one Christmas Eve when Santa came calling… 

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"Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" read by Keith Morrison

When a young woman disappears in Alaska, police look at two brothers as suspects, but would anyone be able to breach their loyalty and find the truth? Keith Morrison reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on May 26, 2008.

Mystery at Bootleggers Cove

An investigation into allegations against fashion mogul Peter Nygard, accused of sex trafficking dozens of women over several decades, reveals new details in the case. Natalie Morales reports.

The Secrets of Nygard Cay

In this Dateline classic, a devoted father is gunned down in his New Jersey home. An unusual defense brought the case into the national spotlight when the suspect agued he was simply too obese to carry out the killing. Dennis Murphy reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 23, 2010.

Too Fat to Kill?

Insiders close to the Gucci family speak out about the murder of Maurizio Gucci, the former CEO of the fashion empire. Natalie Morales reports.

Murder in the House of Gucci

In this Dateline classic, a traumatic secret tears a family apart after 27 years. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 2, 2010.

The Family Secret

In this Dateline classic, a man is shot and killed while picking up his daughter for a court-ordered visit. Rob Stafford reports. Originally aired on NBC on October 8, 2010.

The Mystery on Horseshoe Drive

In this Dateline classic, a young woman is killed in her home. Detectives thought they knew who had killed her, but they had to prove it. And with help from the victim herself, they would. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC October 23, 2009.

When the Smoke Clears

Convicted Murder Drew Peterson speaks to Natalie Morales about the death of his ex-wife, Kathleen Savio, and the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy.

Infamous

In this Dateline classic, Police and FBI in Reno, Nevada search for a brazen criminal following the disappearance of college student Brianna Denison. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on October 29, 2010.

The Night Brianna Vanished

New evidence, exclusive interviews, and an in-depth look at Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, the Idaho couple charged in the murders of Lori’s children JJ & Tylee. Keith Morrison reports.

The Doomsday Files

In this Dateline classic, Keith Morrison reports on the 1980 murder of Karin Strom that left detectives baffled, and heartbroken loved ones wondering if justice would ever be served. Originally aired on NBC on June 18, 2010.

The Secrets in the Suitcase

Investigators desperately search for a killer after Florida teacher Denise Hallowell is found murdered. Dennis Murphy reports.

Horror at the Lake

Josh Mankiewicz reports on the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart, and the latest developments following an arrest in the case.

The Vanishing of Kristin Smart

Craig Melvin reports on the mysteries surrounding the powerful Murdaugh family of South Carolina.

Murdaugh: Power, Privilege, & Scandal

In this Dateline classic, a detective and a deputy district attorney work to solve the 1984 murder of Robin Hoynes at a fast food restaurant that left few clues, except for a strange and unexplainable piece of foam left at the crime scene. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 15, 2011.

The Night Before Halloween

After a 27-year-old woman is found murdered in her Michigan home, investigators quickly identify a person of interest, but years pass without an arrest. Andrea Canning reports.

The Wrong Door

In this Dateline classic, an atheist and a born-again preacher set out on the project of their lives, but no one thought that Satan might come a long for the ride. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on August 20, 2010.

Deadly Current

In this Dateline classic, Josh Mankiewicz reports on the tragic deaths of three neighbors in Salem, Oregon, and the mysterious landlord who many believe knows more than she’s told investigators. Originally aired on NBC on August 2, 2010.

The House on Murder Mountain

In 1985, Scott Purk calls 911 to report that his pregnant wife, Meg Purk, has died by suicide. The case is closed until a suspicious house fire 24 years later leads police to question what really happened that day. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

Secrets from the Grave

A man goes overboard on a romantic sunrise cruise with his wife on Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho. Investigators begin to think his death may not have been an accident. Keith Morrison reports.

Kill Switch

In this Dateline classic, a husband celebrates his wife’s birthday with an intimate party held at their exclusive Coral Gables home in Florida.  As the night winds down, an armed intruder suddenly enters their bedroom firing shots that kill the wife and leave the husband severely wounded. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on October 15, 2010.

Blind Justice

Andrea Canning reports on a family’s search for answers in the 2014 disappearance of 28-year-old Fayetteville, North Carolina construction worker James Chambers.

The Bridge

For more than 30 years, Ohio investigators have searched for answers in the murder of 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic. Now they’re enlisting your help to solve the case. Josh Mankiewicz reports.

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What Happened to Amy?

A triple murder divides a small town in Kentucky. As secrets come tumbling out, residents begin to wonder: How well do we really know our neighbors? Keith Morrison reports.

The Evil That Watches

As Dateline launches its 30th season, Lester Holt joins correspondents Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Natalie Morales, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy for a revealing, lively and thoughtful conversation about some of their most memorable stories and experiences.

Dateline@30: The Podcast

In one of his most memorable classic episodes, Keith Morrison reports on a love triangle that led to years of stalking, destruction of property, threats and, murder.

Scorned

In one of his most memorable classic episodes, Josh Mankiewicz reports on the race against time to make a connection between several separate murders in the Phoenix, Arizona area -- before the killer strikes again.

Unraveled

A Connecticut bank executive is targeted by a crew of criminals who invade his home, take him and his mother hostage and order him to rob his own bank. If he doesn’t commit the crime, they threaten to blow him up with a bomb strapped to his waist. Investigators think it looks like an inside job but after a string of similar crimes in Tennessee, they learn the victims were picked based on social media posts. Dennis Murphy has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable episodes.

A Villainous Plan

After Todd Chance is murdered, police follow a trail of video evidence as they work to track down the killer. Andrea Canning speaks exclusively with Todd’s wife, elementary school principal Jenea Chance. Andrea Canning has chosen this episode as one of her most memorable episodes.

Point Blank

An explosion in a rice field in Colusa County, California kills the manager of a multi-million dollar farm. Police soon discover his death was no accident. Keith Morrison has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable classic episodes.

Family Business

When Sherri Rasmussen is found murdered, police are convinced it’s a burglary gone wrong. The case remains unsolved for over two decades until another detective finds the key that unlocks the mystery of what actually happened to her. Josh Mankiewicz has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable episodes.

Detective Story

When a woman's body is discovered at an Anaheim trash facility, a dedicated detective makes a promise to her mother to get justice. She doesn't know that search will bring her face to face with a serial killer. Keith Morrison has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable classic episodes.

Good & Evil

In the small town of Morris, Alabama, faith is a way of life. But when resident Michael Reese is murdered in his home, rumors involving a local pastor begin to swirl as the truth ends up turning the community upside down. Andrea Canning has chosen this episode as one of her most memorable episodes.

Even the Devil Went to Church

The investigation into the murder of a prominent couple on their Nebraska farm is upended after the discovery of a small, gold ring at the crime scene. Keith Morrison has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable classic episodes.

In the Dead of Night

A sinister force seems to be snatching women off the streets of Albuquerque. Josh Mankiewicz has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable classic episodes.

Somebody's Daughter

A nationwide manhunt is launched after a woman dubbed the “killer grandma” goes on the run through the Gulf Coast. Dennis Murphy has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable episodes.

The Woman at the Bar

Rangers in Rocky Mountain National Park question if the death of a woman who fell from a cliff while hiking with her husband was an accident or a heinous act of violence. Andrea Canning has chosen this episode as one of her most memorable classic episodes.

Over the Edge

When Kathleen Schroll makes a phone call that names her killer right before her death, it leads to the arrest of a father for murder. But two trials and 12 years later, authorities begin to wonder if he was the victim, not the villain. Natalie Morales has chosen this episode as one of her most memorable episodes.

The Phone Call

When nursing student Michelle Le vanishes from a parking garage after leaving her training hospital, investigators track security camera footage and her cellphone to find out the truth. Keith Morrison has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable episodes.

Vanished: Michelle Le

In one of his most memorable classic episodes, Josh Mankiewicz tells the story Eric Glisson, who was wrongly convicted of the 1995 murder of a Bronx cab driver. From behind bars, and with the help of those who believed in him, he was able to prove his innocence after serving 18 years of his life in jail for a crime he didn't commit. Eric opens up to Dateline about his life after his release.

A Bronx Tale

Multiple mysterious deaths occur inside a traveling commune, spurring a decade-long investigation that uncovers deadly and devastating secrets. Dennis Murphy has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable episodes.

Angels & Demons

When a beloved prosecutor is shot in broad daylight steps from his office, his colleagues wonder who could be next. Andrea Canning has chosen this episode as one of her most memorable classic episodes.

Vendetta

Chicago police search for a killer after Robert O’Dubaine, a nightclub owner, is gunned down in his home. As detectives investigate the motive, they discover it was a targeted killing, connected to a twisted sense of loyalty and tradition. Natalie Morales has chosen this episode as one of her most memorable episodes.

Twisted Loyalty

In one of his most memorable classic episodes, Keith Morrison reports on conman John Meehan, who made national headlines last year after his crimes and their final, deadly culmination were featured in the popular podcast, ‘Dirty John.’

The Women & Dirty John

When a luxury car dealer is found dead, detectives suspect one of his lovers, but lack of evidence stalls the case for a year until one clue breaks it wide open. Josh Mankiewicz has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable classic episodes.

While He Was Sleeping

Novelist and former mayoral candidate Michael Peterson finds his wife, Kathleen, dead at the bottom of the back staircase in their North Carolina mansion. Dennis Murphy has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable classic episodes.

Down the Back Staircase

When University of Utah athlete Lauren McCluskey is found murdered on campus, investigators learn that she had reached out to the campus police for help multiple times before her death. Josh Mankiewicz has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable episodes.

Lauren's Promise

When a pizza delivery man, Brian Wells, robs a bank while claiming he has a bomb locked around his neck, it turns into one of the strangest cases the FBI has ever encountered. Dennis Murphy has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable episodes.

Death Trap

A former marine, who once was the hero for a woman in an abusive marriage, is back on ‘Dateline.’ But this time, has his desire to help gone too far? Andrea Canning has chosen this episode as one of her most memorable classic episodes.

The Night of the New Moon

When Brigida Uto arrives at an emergency room, she is near death. While her vital signs are fading, there are no signs of an infection or injury. Doctors, the FBI and local law enforcement are all called in to not only try to solve a medical mystery, but also a horrendous crime..Natalie Morales has chosen this episode as one of her most memorable episodes.

The Prussian Blue Mystery

In one of his most memorable classic episodes, Josh Mankiewicz reports on a kidnapping mystery that changes the lives of a Florida couple.

Ransom

Newlywed Dalia Dippolito returns home from the gym to the awful news that her husband has been killed. In a case where almost nothing is as it seems, investigators want to know: Was Dalia diabolical or an unwitting pawn in a hoax gone wrong? Dennis Murphy has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable classic episodes.