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In part two of this special edition of Talking Dateline, NBC News’ Ellison Barber, host of the Netflix podcast “Allegedly," sits down with Josh Mankiewicz at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, for CrimeCon 2026. Josh tells Ellison what it’s like interviewing families who have gone through the unimaginable and how some have turned their pain into purpose. He also talks about a common thread of stalking in some of his recent episodes, and how the legal system could help protect victims before it’s too late. Plus, he takes questions from the audience.  Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question could be featured in an upcoming episode. Links to Dateline episodes mentioned in this session: “Haunting” about the murders of Tom Hunter and Shirlee Sherman: https://swap.fm/l/dl_haunting “Complicated” about the murders of Tori Vienneau and her 10-month-old baby, Dean: https://swap.fm/l/dl_complicated Josh catches up with Tori’s mother, Danya Heroz, on “After the Verdict, available to Dateline Premium subscribers: https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-complicated “Breaking Point” about the murder of FedEx mom, Morgan Fox: https://swap.fm/l/dl_breakingpoint “The Phantom” about the murder of Kristil Krug: https://swap.fm/l/dl_thephantom Kristil’s cousin, former prosecutor Rebecca Ivanoff, talks about stalking, coercive control, and the fight for safety: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/former-prosecutor-rebecca-ivanoff-on-stalking-coercive-control-and-the-fight-for-safety-248448581562  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When 21-year-old college student Helene Pruszynski is found murdered, the case remains cold for nearly forty years until a new detective uses an innovative method to catch Helene’s killer. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 5. In “Breaking Point,” Josh Mankiewicz examines the disappearance of Bianca Carrasco, a 29-year-old oncology nurse and mother of three, who vanished from her home in San Antonio, Texas on May 1, 2016.  Listen to the full episode in the 'Dateline: Missing in America' feed - something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities find Bianca. Follow now to get each episode completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to episodes. swap.fm/l/miafdlw Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Keith Morrison sits down with Dennis Murphy and Dateline producer Michelle Madigan to discuss their episode, “Simply Diabolical.” In May 2016, 29-year-old Michelle Hadley allegedly sent several threatening emails to her ex-boyfriend, Ian Diaz, and his new wife, Angela. But it wasn’t until Angela called 911 to report that she had been sexually assaulted and that Michelle was responsible for setting it up, that Michelle Hadley was arrested and sent to jail. The only problem was Michelle wasn’t behind the emails, or the alleged plot to have Angela sexually assaulted. She’d been set up by Ian and Angela. Dennis and producer Michelle Madigan tell Keith about the investigative work done by Hadley’s father to try to clear his daughter's name. Dennis shares an extra clip from an interview with one of Angela’s friends, as well as a clip from his interview with Michelle Hadley herself. Plus, our team answers your questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question could be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode of “Simply Diabolical”: https://swap.fm/l/dl_simplydiabolical Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A bizarre cyber-revenge case lands a young woman in jail; an unexpected twist reveals the real culprit. Dennis Murphy reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 5. In “No Ordinary Sunday,” Josh Mankiewicz reports on the disappearance of 28-year-old Marilyn “Niqui” McCown, who vanished in Richmond, Indiana, on July 22, 2001, just weeks before her wedding. Listen to the full episode in the 'Dateline: Missing in America' feed - something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities find Niqui. Follow now to get each episode completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to episodes. swap.fm/l/miafdlw Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When the mysterious death of a 23-year-old mother in New Mexico goes unsolved, her family searches for answers. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on December 7, 2018. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When a wife calls 911 to report her husband has been shot on a country road in Texas, officers rush to the scene. Could the dramatic police footage end up being key in the investigation? Josh Mankiewicz reports. Originally aired on NBC on August 12, 2019. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.