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Karen Read's retrial kicks off. A verdict in the "Mommy Doomsday" case. And Scott Peterson's blockbuster filing.

Dateline NBC

  • Apr 24, 2025
  • 30:21
  • Full Episode
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<p>Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In Massachusetts, opening statements in the second trial of the woman accused of running over her police officer boyfriend. In Arizona, a jury returns a verdict at Lori Vallow Daybell's latest trial. Harvey Weinstein faces a new accuser, and Scott Peterson's defense team says it has new witnesses and new evidence to prove his innocence. Plus, a juror turned podcaster.</p><p>Find out more about the cases each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</p><p>Listen to Keith's podcast, Mommy Doomsday, about the Lori Vallow Daybell story here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommy-doomsday/id1540849480</p><p>Link for "Sequestered" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sequestered-podcast/id1792642561</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

Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty; updates on Scott Peterson and Karen Reed trials; juror shares insights from Jasmine Pace case.

Key points

  • Karen Reed's Retrial Begins. Karen Reed's retrial for the murder of her boyfriend John O'Keefe has commenced.
  • Lori Vallow Daybell Verdict. Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty of conspiring to murder her husband, Charles Vallow.
  • Scott Peterson's New Evidence. Scott Peterson seeks a retrial with new evidence that could overturn his conviction.
  • Katie Conley's Conviction Overturned. Katie Conley's conviction for manslaughter was recently overturned, allowing her to return home.
  • Juror's Unique Perspective. Sarah Reed shares her eye-opening experience as a juror in a murder trial.
  • Podcast 'Sequestered' Launched. Sarah Reed launches a podcast to share her juror experience during a high-profile trial.

Tension

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Karen Read's retrial kicks off. A verdict in the "Mommy Doomsday" case. And Scott Peterson's blockbuster filing. | Forensic Files