Dateline
The weekly newsmagazine show Dateline NBC focuses on true crime and human interest stories and airs each week on Friday night. Dateline premiered in 1992 with hosts Stone Phillips and Jane Pauley, initially airing on Tuesdays, and by 1999 it was airing five nights a week between 1999-2000.
Dateline has launched several special series over the years including To Catch a Predator, hosted by Chris Hansen, Wild Wild Web, and To Catch a Con Man. The show's first-ever docuseries The Widower premiered in 2021 and detailed the investigation into Thomas Randolph, who was accused of killing his sixth wife Sharon (the fourth to die under mysterious circumstances.
Dateline follows a single story format and has been compared to other news shows such as CBS' 60 Minutes and ABC's 20/20)
Network: NBC
First Episode Date: March 31, 1992
Hosts:
- Lester Holt (Anchor)
- Willie Geist (contributing anchor)
- Natalie Morales (contributing anchor)
- Meredith Viera (contributing anchor)
- Kate Snow (contributing anchor)
- Craig Melvin (contributing anchor)
- Andrea Canning (correspondent)
- Hoda Kotb (correspondent)
- Josh Mankiewicz (correspondent)
- Keith Morrison (correspondent)
- Dennis Murphy (correspondent)
Where to Watch: Peacock
Latest Dateline News and Updates
From Keith Morrison's Poetry to Andrea Canning's Stern Stare — These Are the Best 'Dateline' Eps
Since 1992, fans of 'Dateline' have tuned in for some truly unbelievable true crime stories. We've narrowed down the best episodes of the series.Annette Cahill Is Serving Time for Murder — 'Dateline' Tells Her Story
Where is Annette Cahill now? She was accused of beating her boyfriend to death in 1992. Did she do it? The case and overall story is complicated.Ashley McArthur Is Behind Bars After the 2017 Murder of Taylor Wright
Ashley McArthur was convicted of killing private investigator Taylor Wright in 2019. Where is she now? Plus, where is Taylor's girlfriend, Casandra Waller?Let's Uncover the Mystery of 'Dateline' Star Keith Morrison's Net Worth
'Dateline' host Keith Morrison's voice is instantly recognizable. What is the longtime true crime reporter's net worth? Details ahead.A Yoga Teacher Turned Murderer? Here's Where Kaitlin Marie Armstrong Is Now
The story of Kaitlin Armstrong, a woman crippled by jealousy, has shocked folks everywhere. Did it lead to murder, and where is Kaitlin Armstrong now?Kevin Cincotta Never Stopped Looking for His Mother's Murderer — 'Dateline' Has the Story
When Kevin Cincotta's mother Andrea was brutally murdered in 1998, he never stopped looking for justice. Where is he now? 'Dateline' covers the story.Rebekah Gould's Murder Went Unsolved for Nearly 20 Years Until Social Media Stepped In
Where is William Alma Miller now? 'Dateline' investigates the heartbreaking story of a murder that went unsolved for almost two decades.Where Is Ed Shin Now? Inside the Wealthy Businessman-Turned-Killer's Life After 'Dateline'
Ed Shin is seemingly comfortable in prison now during an episode of 'Dateline' while speaking with Keith Morrison. Where is he now?A Major Update in the University of Idaho Killings Changes Things for Suspect Bryan Kohberger
Where is Bryan Kohberger now? He was arrested in December 2022 for the murders of four University of Idaho students. Here is what we know.A Pregnant Teenager Comes Home to Find Her Boyfriend Dead — 'Dateline' Has the Story
Where is Amy Lynn Preasmyer now? At the age of 16, the pregnant teen came home to find her boyfriend dead on the floor. 'Dateline' investigates.Sarah Jean Hartsfield Was Hiding a Dark Past — Did It Lead to Murder?
Where is Sarah Jean Hartsfield now? 'Dateline' has the story of a woman who some might call a black widow. Let's get into it.'Dateline' Investigates a Strange Tale Where a Death Hoax Is Only the Beginning
Where is Nicholas Alahverdian now? 'Dateline' takes a deep dive into a story that can only be described as stranger than fiction.David Anthony Burns Got Away With Courtney Coco's Murder for 16 Years — Where Is He Now?
David Anthony Burns was charged in 2021 for the 2004 murder of 19-year-old Courtney Coco, over 16 years after it happened. Where is Burns today?Where Is Brenda Lazaro Now? She Was Accused of Fatally Shooting Her Boyfriend in 2014
In 2014, Brenda Lazaro's boyfriend at the time, Jonathan Crews, was found shot dead in his bed. Where is Brenda now after his death?Where Is Convicted Killer Paul Flores Now, Nearly 27 Years After Kristin Smart's Disappearance?
Kristin Smart's family always believed that Paul Flores was behind her disappearance. So, where is he now, nearly 27 years later?The Scales of Justice Worked Overtime When a Popular Reptile Breeder Was Murdered
When Lynlee Renick discovered the dead body of her husband Ben Renick, she frantically called 911 but was it an act? Where is Lynlee Renick now?Four Years After Rita Gutierrez-Garcia Disappeared, Her Killer Was Brought to Justice
In 2018 Rita Gutierrez-Garcia vanished after celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Four years later Juan Figueroa Jr. was brought to justice. Where is he now?Who Killed North Dakota College Student Mindy Morgenstern? 'Dateline' Looks at the Case
Who killed Mindy Morgenstern? 'Dateline' is set to re-examine the heinous 2006 murder of the North Dakota college student.Where Are Lloyd and Marshall Barrus Now? Details on the Broadwater County Sheriff Shooters
Where are Lloyd and Marshall Barrus now? NBC's 'Dateline' will revisit the case of the father-son duo fatally shooting a Broadwater County sheriff.Over 40 Years Later This Woman's Killer Was Found — Who Killed Cathleen Krauseneck?
In 1982 Cathleen Krauseneck was brutally murdered in her home with only her 3-year-old daughter as a witness. Who killed her? 'Dateline' has answers.How Did a Woman's Fitbit Help Catch Her Killer? — 'Dateline' Has the Story
When Connie Dabate was found dead in her Connecticut home, her husband Rick wove a bizarre story. Where is Rick Dabate now?A Man Befriends the Woman He Assaulted Years After the Violent Incident — 'Dateline' Investigates
Amber Smith was beaten, assaulted, and left for dead. Years later the man who attacked her would become her friend. Where is Stefan Moon now?In 2006 Lisa Jennings Didn't Live to See Christmas — What Happened to Her?
The body of Lisa Jennings was discovered by her husband Brad on Christmas Eve in 2006. What happened to Lisa Jennings? 'Dateline' has her story.Sometimes Jealousy Really Is a Deadly Sin — Who Killed Kendra Hatcher?
Rage and jealousy cloud the murder of the petite pediatric dentist who seemingly had it all. Who killed Kendra Hatcher? 'Dateline' tells her story.A Young Girl Seemingly Vanishes Without a Trace — 13 Years Later, the Truth Comes Out
'Dateline' tells story of the mysterious disappearance of 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel. What happened to her? The truth will shock you.'Dateline' Dives Into a Horrific Murder and a Daring Escape — Who Killed Jill Halliburton Su?
Dateline investigates the tragic death of Jill Halliburton Su and the man who escaped custody and nearly got away. Who killed Jill Halliburton Su?'Dateline' Examines the 2006 Murder of Ken Juedes, Which Went Unsolved for 15 Years
In 2006, Ken Juedes was shot to death in his Wisconsin home. His murder would go unsolved for 15 years. Who killed Ken Juedes? 'Dateline' investigates.'Dateline' Fills in the Missing Pieces Behind Who Killed Carmela Knight
Who killed Carmela Knight? ‘Dateline: NBC’ is telling her story on Oct. 28, and viewers want to know the details of her murder ahead of time.Once Again, an Affair Turns Deadly in an Upcoming Episode of 'Dateline'
In August 2018, Milton Sawyer Jr. was murdered during a home invasion. His wife was injured but left alive. However, there's more to this story. Who killed Milton Sawyer?Nearly Two Decades After She Was Killed, 'Dateline' Examines the Shocking Murder of Sonya Ivanoff
In 2003, Sonya Ivanoff disappeared from her small Alaskan town and the police were of little help. Who killed Sonya Ivanoff? 'Dateline' investigates.Susan Winters's Family Never Believed She Killed Herself and They Intended to Prove It — 'Dateline' Has Her Story
When Susan Winters's death was a deemed a suicide, her family didn't believe it. They suspected Gregory Brent Dennis was involved. Where is he now?A Husband's Affair Turned Deadly — 'Dateline' Investigates the Murder of Stacy Feldman
After Robert Feldman made a frantic call to 911 about his unresponsive wife, authorities wouldn't arrest her murderer for 3 more years. So, where is Robert Feldman now?North Texas Serial Killer Reginald Kimbro is the Subject of New 'Dateline'
North Texas serial killer and rapist Reginald Kimbro is the subject of a 'Dateline' episode, but where is he now? Here's what we know so far.Two Women Fighting Over One Man Ends in Murder — 'Dateline' Has the Story
Bill Hall Jr. had the love of a good woman, and another woman. Unfortunately his decisions would lead to his death. What happened to Bill Hall Jr.? Dateline has details.The Search for a Missing Mother of Five Continues — What Happened to Jennifer Dulos?
In 2019, a mother of five dropped her children off at school and was never seen again. What happened to Jennifer Dulos? 'Dateline' investigates.A Failing Judicial System Freed a Serial Sexual Predator Who Then Committed Murder — 'Dateline' Has the Story
More than a decade after she disappeared, authorities finally got a confession from Shannon Melendi's killer. So, where is Colvin "Butch" Hinton now?Diane Kyne Is Murdered and Two Suspects Point Fingers at Each Other — 'Dateline' Tells This Story
Two men make separate calls to 911, reporting the murder of Diane Kyne. The problem is, they are accusing each other. Who killed Diane Kyne?From Pastor to Polygamist to Murderer, Where Is James Flanders Now?
A 'Dateline' special is peeling back the layers of a love triangle that ended in murder. Where is Pastor James Flanders now? Details explained.'Dateline' Covers a Harrowing Story of Greed and Murder Involving a Newlywed Couple
The July 15 episode of NBC's ‘Dateline’ covers the trial of Michel Escoto and what happened to Wendy Trapaga. Where is Michel Escoto now?'Dateline' Returns to a Brutal Murder Nearly 25 Years Old and the Man Who Claims He Didn't Do It
It's been almost 25 years since Corey Parker was found stabbed to death in her Florida apartment. Robert Denney was a suspect. Where is he now?The Body of Tara Sidarovich Was Discovered 9 Months After She Disappeared — 'Dateline' Tells Her Story
In October 2001, 19-year-old Tara Sidarovich disappeared from her family's home. Her body was found nine months later. But who killed Tara Sidarovich?'Dateline' Dives Into the Gruesome Murder of Kelley Clayton and the Bizarre Circumstances Surrounding It
A woman is brutally murdered while her husband is out for the night. His alibi is solid yet he's not off the hook. Where is Thomas Clayton now?Did Life Imitate Art When Nancy Brophy's Husband Was Killed After She Wrote a Blog on How to Do It?
Nancy Brophy wrote romance novels about dangerous men and the women who loved them. Then her husband was murdered after she wrote a blog on how to do it.'Dateline' Tells the Story of the 2015 Murder of A.J. Hadsell and the Killer She Trusted
In March 2015, A.J. Hadsell never made it back alive from college spring break, where she saw her stepfather. Did he do it? Where is Wesley Hadsell now?Eduardo Valseca Was Kidnapped and Held Captive for 7 Months — 'Dateline' Tells His Story
In 2007, while living in Mexico with his wife and children, Eduardo Valseca was kidnapped for seven months. Where is Eduardo Valseca now?A Doctor by Day and Musician by Night — 'Dateline' Examines the Murder of Buddy McCutcheon
Buddy and Brenda McCutcheon had plans to grow old together, until Buddy's murder changed everything. Where is Brenda McCutcheon now? 'Dateline' has answers.'Dateline' Dives Into the Brutal Murder of Annie Hester and the Unlikely Person Responsible
A bitter divorce leads to a violent murder, but the killer is not who you might expect. Who killed Annie Hester? 'Dateline' has the answers.Valerie Cincinelli Only Got Four Years in Prison After Her Murder-for-Hire Plot Failed
Where is Valerie Cincinelli now? In 2019, she was arrested after she plotted the murders of both her ex-husband and her boyfriend's daughter.Lawyer Robert Fischer Was Accused of Killing His Stepdaughter's Husband — Where Is He Now?
Where is Robert Fischer now? The story of the lawyer being convicted of killing his stepdaughter's husband Norman "Lee" Radder went viral at the time.A New 'Dateline' Special Examines the Many Twists and Turns in the Murder of Pamela Butler
'Dateline' revisits a bizarre case that ends in the murder of two women, decades apart. What happened to Pamela Butler? Here's what we know.
