A woman allegedly kills her fifth husband. A hookah bar owner on trial again. Plus, a Dateline LIVE preview
- Sep 25, 2025
- 26:52
- Full Episode
<p>In Texas, a woman accused of poisoning her fifth husband is gearing up for trial next week. A California hookah lounge owner was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend over a decade ago, but the conviction was overturned. Now, he's getting a new trial. Updates in the Karen Read and Rex Heuermann cases. Plus, the Dateline correspondents are hitting the stage live in Nashville this weekend, and we've got a preview.</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
Sarah Hartsfield's murder trial begins soon; Paul Zumot seeks a new trial after false evidence in his conviction.
Key points
- Sarah Hartsfield's Trial Begins. Sarah Hartsfield is accused of poisoning her husband, Joseph. The trial will include witnesses from her past.
- Paul Zumot's New Trial. After over a decade, Paul Zumot is back in court for a new trial based on false evidence.
- Exciting Dateline Conversations. The team will discuss memorable moments and techniques used in investigations.
- Celebrity Hosts Announcement. Annette O'Toole and Michael McKean will join the Dateline team for discussions.
- Upcoming Season Premiere Tease. An all-new two-hour episode reveals a killer's deception.
Episode highlights
- Sarah Hartsfield's Trial BeginsSarah Hartsfield is accused of poisoning her husband, Joseph. The trial will include witnesses from her past.“Next week, Sarah's trial will begin and prosecutors have announced their plans to call witnesses from her past.”2:33Sep 25, 2025
- Paul Zumot's New TrialAfter over a decade, Paul Zumot is back in court for a new trial based on false evidence.“Could Paul, who has always maintained his innocence, walk free?”8:44Sep 25, 2025
- Exciting Dateline ConversationsThe team will discuss memorable moments and techniques used in investigations.“We're going to talk about all of those things.”23:45Sep 25, 2025
- Celebrity Hosts AnnouncementAnnette O'Toole and Michael McKean will join the Dateline team for discussions.“We're going to have the multi-talented actress and singer-songwriter, Annette O'Toole.”24:09Sep 25, 2025
- Upcoming Season Premiere TeaseAn all-new two-hour episode reveals a killer's deception.“What happens when a killer leads detectives in the wrong direction?”26:02Sep 25, 2025






