A verdict in Chattanooga. A widow accused of murder. And how to avoid natural disaster scammers.
- Jan 23, 2025
- 28:33
- Full Episode
<p>Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Tennessee, a jury worked over the long weekend and arrived at a verdict in the murder trial of Jason Chen. Eight years ago, in an upscale neighborhood in Los Angeles, celebrity hair stylist Fabio Sementilli was stabbed to death. This week, the trial finally begins for one of the suspects in the case: his wife, Monica. And Karen Read is making headlines again. Plus, how to avoid scammers trying to take advantage of natural disasters. Find out more about the cases covered each week here:<a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</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
Jason Chen is convicted of murdering Jasmine Pace; Monica Sementelli's trial approaches; Vicky Nguyen shares tips on avoiding disaster scams.
Key points
- Jason Chen's Rapid Trial Conclusion. Jason Chen's trial for murdering his girlfriend concluded quickly, leading to a guilty verdict.
- Celebrity Hairstylist Murder Case. Monica Sementelli is accused of masterminding her husband's murder, with her trial set to begin.
- Karen Reed's Retrial Update. Karen Reed's retrial is set, with a dog expert allowed to testify, potentially aiding her defense.
- Tips for Safe Donations. Ensure your donations go to legitimate fundraisers by checking connections and descriptions.
- Beware of Scammers. Stay vigilant against scammers posing as FEMA representatives asking for personal information.
- Upcoming Dateline Episode. Next week, we'll cover the latest from the courtroom and Brian Koberger's trial.
Episode highlights
- Jason Chen's Rapid Trial ConclusionJason Chen's trial for murdering his girlfriend concluded quickly, leading to a guilty verdict.“The jury was attentive and asked questions.”7:12Jan 23, 2025
- Celebrity Hairstylist Murder CaseMonica Sementelli is accused of masterminding her husband's murder, with her trial set to begin.“Will her lover testify for or against her?”9:01Jan 23, 2025
- Karen Reed's Retrial UpdateKaren Reed's retrial is set, with a dog expert allowed to testify, potentially aiding her defense.“This really gives us incredible hope.”18:59Jan 23, 2025
- Tips for Safe DonationsEnsure your donations go to legitimate fundraisers by checking connections and descriptions.“Please, use your common sense not just for this disaster, but for all Go Fund Me accounts.”23:27Jan 23, 2025
- Beware of ScammersStay vigilant against scammers posing as FEMA representatives asking for personal information.“If someone is trying to charge you, that is a scam.”25:52Jan 23, 2025
- Upcoming Dateline EpisodeNext week, we'll cover the latest from the courtroom and Brian Koberger's trial.26:54Jan 23, 2025
