Forensic Files

Luigi Mangione’s shifting defense strategy. A victim’s lover takes the stand. Plus, Keith Morrison's new podcast.

Dateline NBC

  • Jun 25, 2026
  • 32:31
  • Full Episode
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<p>In Manhattan, Luigi Mangione’s defense prepares to use a psychiatric defense, then reverses course. In San Diego County, Maya Millete's lover, Jamey Laird, takes the stand in the trial of her husband, who is accused of killing her. In Dateline Roundup, former Bardstown, Kentucky, police officer Nick Houck enters a plea on a perjury charge; his brother was convicted last year of killing Crystal Rogers. Plus, the Supreme Court makes a stunning ruling in the case of Etan Patz, the 6-year-old who disappeared in 1979 in New York City. And Keith Morrison previews his new podcast, "Five Miles From Home.” </p> <p> </p> <p> Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/" 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

Luigi Mangione's murder trial, Maya Miliete's disappearance, and updates on Eitan Pates and Crystal Rogers' cases are discussed in this episode.

Key points

  • An Arrest in a High-Profile Case. There's finally been an arrest in a shocking murder case involving a CEO.
  • Psychiatric Defense Strategy Shift. Mangione's defense team switches strategies, raising eyebrows in court.
  • Bombshell Testimony in Maya's Case. Prosecutors call Maya's lover to the stand, revealing shocking details about their affair.
  • Perjury Charges in Crystal Rogers Case. Former police officer Nick Houck faces perjury charges amid ongoing investigations.
  • Supreme Court Ruling on Eitan Pates. The Supreme Court reversed the reversal of Hernandez's conviction, ensuring he serves his sentence.
  • Keith Morrison's New Podcast. Keith Morrison discusses his podcast series about the disappearance of Michaela Costanzo.

Tension

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