Lori Vallow Daybell's phone calls. Karen Read's retrial set to start. And Houston's "lost boys".
- Apr 17, 2025
- 27:44
- Full Episode
<p>Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with guest host, Blayne Alexander. In Arizona, the prosecution plays phone calls Lori made to her insurance agent in the days after her husband's shooting. In Massachusetts, a jury is finally seated in the Karen Read retrial, and the prosecutor has a new strategy. The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer is back in court. Plus, a forensic anthropologist on a mission to identify the victims of the Candyman serial killer.</p><p>Find out more about the cases each week here: <a href="www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com" target="_blank">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</a></p><p>Listen to Keith's podcast, Mommy Doomsday, about the Lori Vallow Daybell story here: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommy-doomsday/id1540849480" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommy-doomsday/id1540849480</a></p><p>Listen to Josh's episode "The Widow of Woodland Hills" about the Monica Sementilli case here: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-widow-of-woodland-hills/id1464919521?i=1000703469294" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-widow-of-woodland-hills/id1464919521?i=1000703469294</a></p><p>And vote for us for a Webby award: <a href="https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/shows/crime-justice" target="_blank">https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/shows/crime-justice</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
This episode discusses Lori Vallow Daybell's trial, Karen Reed's retrial, and a new book on the Candyman Serial Killer.
Key points
- Lori Vallow Daybell's Trial. The prosecution argues greed and betrayal motivated Lori to murder her husband.
- Karen Reed's Retrial. After a mistrial, Karen Reed faces a jury again for allegedly killing her boyfriend.
- Dr. Derrick's Mission. Dr. Derrick works tirelessly to restore identities to unidentified victims of crime.
- Randy Harvey Identified. Dr. Derrick identifies Randy Harvey, bringing closure to his family after years of uncertainty.
- Increasing Victim Count. Dr. Derrick's work increases the number of known victims from 27 to potentially 40.
Episode highlights
- Lori Vallow Daybell's TrialThe prosecution argues greed and betrayal motivated Lori to murder her husband.“They say that greed and betrayal motivated Lori to plot her husband's murder.”1:48Apr 17, 2025
- Karen Reed's RetrialAfter a mistrial, Karen Reed faces a jury again for allegedly killing her boyfriend.“This week, a jury was finally selected for the retrial.”9:21Apr 17, 2025
- Dr. Derrick's MissionDr. Derrick works tirelessly to restore identities to unidentified victims of crime.“She really took this personally.”22:24Apr 17, 2025
- Randy Harvey IdentifiedDr. Derrick identifies Randy Harvey, bringing closure to his family after years of uncertainty.“She has a huge sense of relief.”25:16Apr 17, 2025
- Increasing Victim CountDr. Derrick's work increases the number of known victims from 27 to potentially 40.“It was originally thought to be 27, and it's definitely 30.”25:38Apr 17, 2025
