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A verdict in the Colorado dentist trial. An epidemic of teen violence in a Phoenix suburb. Plus, Ghislaine Maxwell and the Epstein files.

Dateline NBC

  • Jul 31, 2025
  • 25:59
  • Full Episode
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<p>James Craig was accused of poisoning his wife Angela, and then trying to orchestrate a cover up from behind bars. A 16-year-old's death after a house party has created a sprawling -- and slow-moving -- legal case. Seven people were charged, some of whom police have reason to believe are part of a group called the Gilbert Goons. And the latest on recent interactions between the convicted sex trafficker -- who was Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice -- and the Department of Justice.</p><p>Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</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

James Craig was found guilty of murdering his wife, while Preston Lord's murder case reveals ongoing teen violence in Arizona and Ghislaine Maxwell's updates.

Key points

  • James Craig Found Guilty of Murder. The jury unanimously finds James Craig guilty of first-degree murder and other charges.
  • Preston Lord's Tragic Death. The community grapples with the senseless violence that led to the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord.
  • Ghislaine Maxwell's New Revelations. Ghislaine Maxwell speaks with federal prosecutors about her involvement in Epstein's crimes.
  • Immunity and Arrest Details. Maxwell was reportedly given use immunity, complicating her legal situation.
  • Ghislaine Maxwell's Credibility Issues. Federal prosecutors express concerns about Maxwell's truthfulness, especially regarding her perjury charges.
  • Upcoming Dateline Episode. A story about a beloved teacher murdered in her own home will air this Friday.

Tension

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