Forensic Files

A mom's desperate search to find her daughter. Tears and fury in an Ohio courtroom. And the latest in the Karen Read case.

Dateline NBC

  • Jan 9, 2025
  • 27:00
  • Full Episode
Synchronizing the audio with the ad breaks and transcriptThis takes a brief moment, please wait.

<p>Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. Did a Tennessee mom's search for her missing daughter imperil the prosecution of the man now accused of killing her? In an emotional courtroom, multiple members of an Ohio family are sentenced for their roles in the Pike County massacre. Karen Read's expert witness testifies about dog bites. Plus, what to expect when you're expected -- for jury duty.</p><p>Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</a></p><p>To get new episodes every Thursday, follow here on Apple and Spotify:</p><p>Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3Vx5THG">https://apple.co/3Vx5THG</a></p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j">https://open.spotify.com/show/5utP1NZyMUlyaUUv7XNq7j</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Brief Summary

The episode discusses Jasmine Pace's murder trial, the Pike County Massacre sentencing, and jury duty insights from a consultant.

Key points

  • Jasmine Pace's Tragic Case. Jasmine's mother took matters into her own hands in a desperate search for her daughter.
  • The Pike County Massacre. Eight members of the Rodin family were found dead in a shocking crime spree.
  • Sentencing of the Wagners. Angela and Jake Wagner received sentences for their roles in the Pike County Massacre.
  • The Challenge of Jury Decisions. Jurors often face emotional dissonance when finding a defendant guilty, despite sympathy.
  • Upcoming Dateline Episode. A gripping story of betrayal and murder in the California desert.

Tension

75/ 100High tension

More from Dateline NBC

Solve the Crime

Read a real case one clue at a time, then see how your call held up against the investigators.

Start a Case

Join Team Forensic Files

Regular case drops, breaking crime news, and podcast premieres, straight to your inbox.

or

Forgot your password?