Forensic Files

Lester Holt on Luigi Mangione. Divorce attorney on trial for client's murder. Plus, ankle monitors.

Dateline NBC

  • Jun 4, 2026
  • 33:39
  • Full Episode
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<p>Dateline anchor Lester Holt shares his new reporting on the case of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In Cleveland, 13 years after a mother was stabbed to death, her divorce attorney is on trial for her murder. In Dateline Round Up, updates from the trial of Larry Millete, a San Diego man accused of buying magic spells, then murdering his wife. Plus, an expert on ankle monitors answers the question: How useful are they, really?</p> <p>Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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

Lester Holt investigates the murder of CEO Brian Thompson while discussing the trial of Aliza Sherman's attorney accused of her murder.

Key points

  • A Killing in Midtown. Lester Holt investigates the murder of CEO Brian Thompson, revealing chilling details and public intrigue.
  • Aliza Sherman's Murder Case. After 13 years, Aliza's divorce attorney is indicted for her murder, with shocking motives revealed.
  • Trial of a Man Accused of Murder. A man is on trial for allegedly murdering his wife after hiring spell casters.
  • Ankle Monitors and Their Effectiveness. A deep dive into the effectiveness of ankle monitors after recent escapes by murder suspects.

Tension

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