The Last Appeal - Ep. 4: The Reckoning

Dennis Murphy talks with Josh Mankiewicz about his episode, “Stone-Cold.” In 2016 when 45-year-old Nick Morelos was found shot to death in his Tucson, Arizona bedroom, investigators wondered if this hard-charging boss rubbed someone at work the wrong way. What investigators uncovered was a web of complicated relationships that they had to untangle to find Nick’s killer. Later, Josh shares an exclusive clip from his interview with Pima County Sheriff’s Det. Jennifer Garcia, about a key piece of evidence not admissible at trial. Plus, Dennis and Josh are joined by Dateline producer Chetna Joshi to answer view and listener social media questions. Listen to the full episode of “Stone-Cold” on Apple: https://apple.co/41u4ZPPListen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ACc7Yf9BVjzfp1lcP7nh2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

28 Aug 202420min

Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you episode 1 from season 3 of our podcast Morrison Mysteries.   This season, Keith Morrison introduces you to the Meadowcroft family, living on a sprawling American farm. The household is teeming with rivalry and passion, envy and anger. When someone mysteriously disappears, two brothers are accused of murder...but all is not as it seems. Listen to Keith’s reading of “The Dead Alive,” a chilling novel from 150 years ago based on a real trial, to find out what really happened. If you like what you hear, just search “Morrison Mysteries” and subscribe to Dateline Premium. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to subsequent episodes: https://link.chtbl.com/mmst_fdlw Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

27 Aug 202432min

When a hard-charging boss in Arizona is shot to death, investigators uncover a complex web of bruised egos in his professional life and a trail of broken hearts in his personal life. Josh Mankiewicz reports.Josh Mankiewicz and Dennis Murphy go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’:Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/49zhzzjListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4l6ECEYYrgrEyn5ywjOUM5 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

27 Aug 202440min

Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Keith’s episode, “Young Lords of Chaos.’’ In 1996, a group of teens dubbed the ‘Lords of Chaos’ went on a crime spree in Fort Myers, Florida, culminating in the murder of their high school band director, Mark Schwebes. Josh and Keith discuss the choices the teens made as they fell under the spell of their charismatic ringleader, and the local reporter who found himself getting a little too close to the case. They’re also joined by the victim’s sister, Pat Schwebes-Dunbar, who shares how her life has been shaped in the 28 years since her brother’s murder. Listen to the full episode of “Young Lords of Chaos” on Apple: https://apple.co/3ZQ4FdbListen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4smcTDzew4XFcGo75834UB Keith also catches up with Jim Greenhill, the reporter at the center of the story, to see where life has taken him and to learn his thoughts on the Lords of Chaos today. “After the Verdict” is available exclusively to Dateline Premium subscribers: https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-young-lords-of-chaos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

21 Aug 202423min

A rare look at the frightening power of a charismatic killer, just 18 years old -- a teenage mastermind who convinces other kids to kill. Would even a hardened reporter covering his story get caught up in the spell?  Keith Morrison reports. Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’:Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/49zz9THListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0185UMokTv1iEAW1GC91bC Keith Morrison catches up with Jim Greenhill, the reporter at the center of the story, to see where life has taken him and to learn his thoughts on the Lords of Chaos today. “After the Verdict” is available exclusively to Dateline Premium subscribers: https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-young-lords-of-chaos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20 Aug 20241h 21min

Andrea Canning catches up with Keith Morrison and Dateline producer Liz Brown about their episode, “Broken Circle.”  In 2020, a 21-second video filmed secretly at Circle of Hope Girls’ Ranch, a religious reform school in Missouri, went viral on TikTok. Soon after, the local sheriff launched an investigation into possible abuse, and the school closed. Surprisingly, the person who posted the video was none other than Amanda Householder, the daughter of the school's owners. Keith and Liz discuss Amanda’s choice to go against her parents and how she joined forces with former Circle of Hope students to change Missouri laws regulating religious schools. Plus, Keith shares two podcast-exclusive clips from his interviews with former students from Circle of Hope and a similar nearby boys’ school, Agape Ranch. Listen to the full episode of “Broken Circle” on Apple: https://apple.co/3ZOBV4vListen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1v4iYz2f7397wujbvOZw59 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14 Aug 202417min

When the owner of a school promoted as a place to help troubled girls is accused of abusing students, his daughter must decide whose side she’s on. Keith Morrison reports. Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’:Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3ZuGAXOListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ji79S1OZJNVIchGYpsT4A Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13 Aug 202441min

Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning sit down to talk about Keith’s classic episode, “Secrets on the Emerald Coast,” about the 2011 murder of young mother Marie Carlson in Florida. Marie vanished after allegedly leaving her baby with her pastor, James Flanders, and his wife, Tanya. The investigation into Marie’s disappearance revealed a tangled relationship among the three and a possible motive for murder. Keith shares a clip from the killer’s confession to investigators. Plus, Keith answers viewer and listener questions from social media and talks about his father, who was a minister with The United Church of Canada. Listen to the full episode of “Secrets on the Emerald Coast” on Apple:https://apple.co/3Br0R8KListen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tgUbeZUgJ91BpyXbJIJj1 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 Aug 202419min