Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC ist das Audio-Pendant der renommierten gleichnamigen US-Nachrichtensendung von NBC News und zählt zu den prägendsten Formaten im Bereich des True-Crime-Journalismus. Der Podcast adaptiert die Fernsehausstrahlungen für ein globales Publikum und konzentriert sich auf die detaillierte Aufarbeitung komplexer Kriminalfälle, mysteriöser Vermisstenfälle und investigativer Reportagen. Seit seinem Debüt im Jahr 1992 hat sich das Programm kontinuierlich weiterentwickelt und ist heute fast ausschließlich für seine tiefgehenden Analysen von realen Verbrechen bekannt.

Die inhaltliche Struktur der Episoden stützt sich auf eine fundierte journalistische Recherche. Die Berichterstattung umfasst exklusive Interviews mit Ermittlern, Angehörigen, Zeugen und oft auch den Beschuldigten selbst. Die Moderation wird von einem festen Team aus erfahrenen Korrespondenten übernommen, darunter Lester Holt, Keith Morrison, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz und Dennis Murphy. Insbesondere der Erzählstil von Keith Morrison hat durch seine charakteristische Intonation maßgeblich zur Identität des Formats beigetragen.

Das Themenspektrum reicht von aktuellen Gerichtsverfahren bis hin zu historischen „Cold Cases“, die durch moderne forensische Methoden wie DNA-Analysen neu bewertet werden. Neben den regulären Folgen, die wöchentlich erscheinen, bietet das Portfolio auch thematisch geschlossene Miniserien, die einen einzelnen Fall über mehrere Episoden hinweg in extremer Tiefe beleuchten.

Die Produktion verzichtet auf fiktionale Elemente und setzt stattdessen auf eine chronologische und faktenbasierte Rekonstruktion der Ereignisse. Originaltonaufnahmen aus Polizeiverhören und Gerichtssälen ergänzen die narrativen Elemente und bieten einen unmittelbaren Einblick in das US-amerikanische Justizsystem. Durch die Kombination aus hochwertiger Audioproduktion und journalistischer Expertise fungiert Dateline NBC als Referenzpunkt für dokumentarische Kriminalberichterstattung im digitalen Zeitalter. Das Archiv des Podcasts umfasst hunderte Stunden an Material, das sowohl zeitgenössische als auch klassische Episoden aus der langjährigen Geschichte des Senders einschließt.

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Zusammenfassung der Episode

A Dateline investigation into the mysterious death of Diane Kine in Florida, where both her husband Bill and son Kevin are suspects. The narrative details the family background, the discovery of the crime scene, and the conflicting 911 calls and statements provided by the two men. The investigation explores the battle of competing narratives involving DNA evidence and physical traces. Following an initial murder conviction, a retrial led to Kevin's acquittal due to reasonable doubt, leaving the true identity of Diane Kine's killer an unresolved mystery.

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Highlights

It's almost like an Agatha Christie mystery. There's only three people there and one of them is dead. The killer has to be one of the other two.

00:01:22 · Lester Holt sets the stage for the investigation by highlighting the limited pool of suspects in the case.

Two calls from the same location, just minutes apart. Kevin Kine and his stepfather, Bill, each accusing the other of murder.

00:09:28 · The narrator emphasizes the unusual nature of the two simultaneous 911 calls made by the suspects.

And I'm here to tell you right now, his DNA is not in her neck, yours is.

00:21:38 · Detectives confront Bill with the forensic evidence found at the scene.

After four hours, the jury came back with a verdict. Guilty. Second degree murder.

00:35:19 · The segment describes the outcome of the first trial which resulted in Kevin's life sentence.

In the state of Florida, verse Kevin Lee Kind, in charge of murder in the second degree, the defendant is found not guilty.

00:42:26 · The jury delivers the final verdict that leads to Kevin's acquittal and release.

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True Lies

A Dateline investigation into the mysterious death of Diane Kine in Florida, where both her husband Bill and son Kevin are suspects. The narrative details the family background, the discovery of the crime scene, and the conflicting 911 calls and statements provided by the two men. The investigation explores the battle of competing narratives involving DNA evidence and physical traces. Following an initial murder conviction, a retrial led to Kevin's acquittal due to reasonable doubt, leaving the true identity of Diane Kine's killer an unresolved mystery.

16 Sep. 2026
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Facing Ground Zero: A Dateline Special

This episode features a collection of promotional trailers and harrowing first-hand accounts from survivors, emergency responders, and reporters during the September 11 attacks. Witnesses recount the terrifying moments of the towers' collapse, the chaos of the immediate aftermath, and the profound lasting trauma and survivor's guilt experienced by those on the ground. The episode also includes various promotional segments for NBC News election coverage, the 'In the Dark' series, and the new season of The Voice.

15 Sep. 2026
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Preview: Colin Kaepernick on Before & After with Lester Holt

In this premiere episode of Before and After with Lester Holt, the host sits down with former quarterback Colin Kaepernick to reflect on the ten-year anniversary of his decision to take a knee during the national anthem. The conversation explores the motivations behind the protests, specifically addressing systemic oppression and police violence, as well as the personal toll of the movement. Kaepernick discusses the historical context of his actions, citing figures like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr., while recounting the intense backlash he faced, including death threats and physical hostility in various cities. The episode provides a look into the cost of activism and the reality of navigating life under intense public scrutiny.

14 Sep. 2026
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What's next for Lindsay Clancy? A teen's murder on cruise ship. Plus, does the insanity defense work?

This episode of Dateline True Crime Weekly covers the dramatic conclusion of the Lindsay Clancy trial, which resulted in a mistrial after a deadlocked jury. The report details the courtroom tension and the emotional impact on the community. The episode also provides several true crime updates, including the investigation into the murder of Anna Kepner on a cruise ship and legal developments in the Barry Morphew hit-and-run case. Additionally, the program explores the legal complexities of the insanity defense, detailing the M'Naghten test, the burden of proof, and why successful insanity pleas are rare.

10 Sep. 2026
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Talking Dateline: The Grudge

Blaine Alexander and Andrea Canning discuss a Dateline episode titled 'The Grudge,' which details the tragic shooting of Judge Salas's son, Daniel, by a man motivated by resentment. The conversation covers the investigation into the perpetrator, the discovery of a hit list, and the profound impact of the tragedy on the judge's family. The hosts also reflect on an interview with Judge Salas regarding her personal loss, her advocacy for protecting judicial information, and her mission through Danny's Pantry. The episode concludes with social media viewer comments and listener questions regarding home security.

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