Return to the Lake

Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison sit down to discuss Keith’s episode “Secrets of the Sliding Door.” When beloved Staten Island teacher Simeonette “Sissy” Mapes-Crupi was found murdered in her home, investigators never imagined an escort by the name of Ms. Pumpkin would help lead them to her killer. Josh and Keith discuss the different theories of the crime and play an extra clip from interviews with Simeonette’s friends and family. Plus, they talk phony-sounding 911 calls, answer a listener question about detecting lies during interviews, and take a deep dive into Keith’s sneaker collection.  If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc or leave us a voicemail at 212-413-5252. Listen to the full episode of “Secrets of the Sliding Door” here: https://apple.co/4mcISoqListen to Josh’s episode “The Evil to Come” referenced during the 911 call discussion: https://apple.co/44Hxv1MListen to Keith’s episode “The Mystery in Rock Hill” also referenced during the 911 call discussion: https://apple.co/4o3G8va Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

23 Juli 21min

After a beloved teacher is found murdered in her home on New York’s Staten Island, investigators uncover cracks in her seemingly idyllic life and unearth her killer. Keith Morrison reports. Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’.Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/455MeDXListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nuJBrjhxdQUw1gbGYzmsJ?si=aab1d241633d4437 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

22 Juli 41min

In Colorado, security video takes center stage at the murder trial of dentist James Craig. In the D.C. suburbs, a dramatic pre-trial hearing in the case of Brendan Banfield, accused of plotting to kill his wife and a stranger with the help of the family au pair. And verdicts for both former MLB player Dan Serafini and Iowa farmer's widow Karina Cooper. Plus, a former secret service agent on a scam involving fake cops.Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17 Juli 27min

Dennis Murphy reports on the case of a man who disappeared after a duck hunting trip in Florida. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16 Juli 38min

Hey Dateline fans, we’re sharing with you a special preview of the final episode of an all-new season of Dateline: Missing in America. Josh Mankiewicz reports on the disappearance of Sophie Reeder, a 15-year-old girl who left her Fort Lauderdale home in the middle of the night in May 2017 and never returned. Listen to the full episode in the ‘Dateline: Missing in America’ feed – something you hear might unlock a memory that could be the key to finding Sophie. Listen to the episode on Apple: https://apple.co/3IyK5HPListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/55YKqUk9aVFe6h1isX8sVb?si=ffc6706b8d3a4ab0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15 Juli 2min

Andrea Canning speaks to insiders and reports on the verdict in the Sean Combs trial. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15 Juli 43min

In Kentucky, emotions ran high as the jury returned a verdict in the Crystal Rogers murder case a decade after she disappeared. In Iowa, Snapchat messages take center stage at the trial of a woman accused of murdering her husband. Closing arguments in the murder trial of MLB pitcher Dan Serafini and a sentencing date for Sean Diddy Combs. Plus, Josh Mankiewicz tells us what it was like reporting on the missing person’s case of someone he might actually have met. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Learn more about the Nancy Snow case and Season 4 of Missing in America: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/nancy-snow-mysterious-annapolis-disappearance-rcna178477 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Juli 28min

Blayne Alexander talks with Josh Mankiewicz about his episode, “Twisted Tale.” In March 2015, Aaron Quinn called the Vallejo Police Department to report that someone had broken into his home, drugged him and kidnapped his girlfriend, Denise Huskins.  The police began searching for the missing woman, but they also seemed suspicious of Aaron's story.  Two days later, Denise resurfaced 400 miles from Vallejo, and described being held against her will, drugged, and assaulted. At a press conference following Denise’s reappearance, Vallejo police accused the couple of faking the story for publicity. It wasn't until months later, after a man was caught following a similar crime, that Aaron and Denise’s story was proven to be true. Blayne and Josh dive into the media frenzy that surrounded the case and explore how Harvard-educated former Marine, Matthew Muller, was ultimately linked to a string of crimes. Josh shares a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with journalist Henry Lee, and catches Blayne up on how Denise and Aaron are doing today. Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 — your message might be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode "Twisted Tale" on Apple: https://apple.co/3GzpvGM Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2qOSdYhGnwOW5DEYZQ5Cl7 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

9 Juli 17min