Forensic Files

New evidence in Karen Read's retrial. Cold case arrest in Ohio. And a big ruling in Sean Combs case.

Dateline NBC

  • May 1, 2025
  • 29:28
  • 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, Karen Read's retrial continues with new evidence and an emotional witness. In Ohio, an arson plot involving a latex mask and a wig points investigators to a decades-old murder. Plus, the latest pre-trial rulings for Sean Combs and Bryan Kohberger. And a sheriff on keeping courtrooms safe.</p><p>Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</p><p>Listen to Andrea's reporting on the Nevaeh Kingbird case here: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/dateline-missing-in-america-podcast/dateline-missing-america-podcast-covers-october-2021-disappearance-nev-rcna86829</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

Karen Reed's retrial, Paul Hicks' arrest for murder, updates on Sean Combs and Brian Koberger's cases.

Key points

  • Arrest in Decades-Old Murder Case. A man is arrested for the decades-old murder of his wife, leading to shocking revelations.
  • Karen Reed's Retrial Begins. The retrial of Karen Reed, accused of hitting her boyfriend with her SUV, starts with new evidence.
  • Paul Hicks Indicted for Murder. Paul Hicks, estranged husband of Regina Hicks, is indicted for her murder after years of unanswered questions.
  • Shocking Development in Anna's Case. David Kenezhevich, accused of murdering his wife Anna, is found dead in custody.
  • Courtroom Chaos. Sheriff Brown recounts dramatic courtroom incidents, highlighting the unpredictability of trials.
  • National Day of Awareness. Highlighting the violence faced by Indigenous women, with a call to action.

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