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Bryan Kohberger changes his mind. Son wants mother's killer back in court. Plus, Missing in America.

Dateline NBC

  • Jul 30, 2026
  • 32:55
  • Full Episode
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<p>Bryan Kohberger, convicted of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, petitions to withdraw his guilty plea. In Kansas, former Marine Brian McKay was convicted of stalking and killing his estranged wife, Monica. Now he faces a wrongful death lawsuit brought by her son. In Dateline Round Up, updates in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a former delivery nurse accused of murdering her three young children. Hearing continues for singer D4vd, accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas-Hernandez and having a sexual relationship with her. Plus, the disappearance of Ashley Loring Heavy Runner, featured in the new season of Dateline: Missing in America.</p> <p> </p> <p>Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/__;!!PIZeeW5wscynRQ!ozoZy2F5ASImP93tfjB5gEKsUOsi0ePBuQ7KzdmgtF3tMtSaHi64UYem-OD-xWZXSw25FH1vDh3lUxAU4as$" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</a>. </p> <p> </p> <p>Dateline: Missing in America Podcast Season 5: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing</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

Brian Koberger seeks to withdraw his guilty plea; Brian McKay convicted of murdering his estranged wife; TikTok singer David faces serious charges.

Key points

  • Koberger's Guilty Plea and Petition. Brian Koberger pleads guilty but now seeks a trial, claiming coercion and innocence.
  • Emotional Testimony in Murder Trial. Monica McKay's son confronts her murderer in court, seeking justice.
  • Trial of TikTok Star David. David Anthony Burke faces trial for the murder of a 14-year-old girl.
  • The Disappearance of Ashley Loring-Heavy Runner. Ashley was 20 and pregnant when she vanished from a Montana reservation. Her sister has been a relentless advocate for answers.
  • New Policies for Missing Persons. Kimberly's advocacy led to new policies by the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding missing persons cases.
  • Upcoming Stories in Missing in America. Josh previews intriguing upcoming stories, including one about a confidential informant.

Tension

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