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Mysterious death of Mississippi Black teen. Doctor's ex-wife allegedly plots his murder. Plus, geofencing.

Dateline NBC

  • Jul 16, 2026
  • 32:11
  • Full Episode
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<p>In Mississippi, 18-year-old Black teen Nolan Wells was found dead after not returning home from a July 4th boat party on Horn Island. Prosecutors lay out their case against a Los Angeles businesswoman who has been charged with masterminding the murder of her husband, Dr. Hamid Mirshojae. In Dateline Round Up, a verdict in the trial of Larry Millete, accused of killing his wife, Maya, in 2021. Updates in the case of Lee Gilley, the Houston man who fled to Italy while awaiting trial for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife. Plus, law professor breaks down Supreme Court ruling on geofencing, a controversial investigative tool.</p> <p> </p> <p>Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</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

Nolan Wells' mysterious death raises racial concerns, while Dr. Hamid Mirshouje's murder trial reveals a conspiracy; geofencing faces scrutiny after a Supreme Court ruling.

Key points

  • Mysterious Death of Nolan Wells. The tragic story of Nolan Wells, a young man found dead after a holiday outing, raises questions about foul play.
  • Verdict in Larry Miliete's Trial. Larry Miliete was found guilty of first-degree murder despite the absence of a body.
  • Gilly's Asylum Plea. Gilly pleads for asylum in Italy, fearing the death penalty in the U.S.
  • Supreme Court Ruling on Geofencing. The Supreme Court mandates warrants for geofencing, protecting privacy rights.

Tension

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