A TikTok teen charged with murder. A defense team requests evidence testing. Plus, interrogation tactics.
- Aug 21, 2025
- 26:39
- Full Episode
<p>17 year old Sarah Grace Patrick is accused of gunning down her mother and stepfather in Georgia. The defense team of the man accused of killing UNC Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012 has filed motions that raise new questions about crime scene evidence. Updates on Florida matriarch Donna Adelson's trial and former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini. Plus, an inside look at police interrogations and the tactics investigators use.</p><p> </p><p>Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</a></p><p> </p><p>To learn more about Dateline LIVE in Nashville on Sept. 28, and to get tickets, go here: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event">https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline-event</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
Teenager Sarah Grace Patrick faces murder charges for her parents' deaths while Donna Adelson's trial and Faith Hedgepeth's case updates are discussed.
Key points
- Teenager Charged with Parents' Murder. Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, is charged with killing her mother and stepfather.
- Faith Hedgepeth Murder Case Update. The accused, Miguel Salguero Olivares, seeks new testing of evidence from the crime scene.
- Donna Adelson's Trial Begins. The trial of Donna Adelson, accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot, is underway.
- Strategic Breaks in Interrogation. Taking breaks can help make the suspect more comfortable and reflective.
- The Importance of Rapport. Building a relationship with the suspect is key to getting a confession.
- Dateline Live Event Announcement. Join the Dateline team in Nashville for a special live event next month.
Episode highlights
- Teenager Charged with Parents' MurderSarah Grace Patrick, 17, is charged with killing her mother and stepfather.“Today we can confirm that an arrest has been made in the case.”2:06Aug 21, 2025
- Faith Hedgepeth Murder Case UpdateThe accused, Miguel Salguero Olivares, seeks new testing of evidence from the crime scene.“His defense team has asked for new testing of crime scene evidence.”9:51Aug 21, 2025
- Donna Adelson's Trial BeginsThe trial of Donna Adelson, accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot, is underway.“Donna's defense team had previously issued a subpoena to have Wendy testify.”15:43Aug 21, 2025
- Strategic Breaks in InterrogationTaking breaks can help make the suspect more comfortable and reflective.“You may want to leave the room for up to an hour almost.”24:01Aug 21, 2025
- The Importance of RapportBuilding a relationship with the suspect is key to getting a confession.“I think that really comes back down to that relationship you've established.”24:24Aug 21, 2025
- Dateline Live Event AnnouncementJoin the Dateline team in Nashville for a special live event next month.“It's a first-of-a-kind event featuring onstage panels, audience Q&As, and a VIP reception.”25:48Aug 21, 2025
