Showdown in mom's murder trial. Verdict in Microsoft employee murder. Plus, what is postpartum psychosis?

Dateline NBC

  • Aug 27, 2026
  • 33:40
  • Full Episode
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<p>In Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney grills final prosecution witnesses after they testify that she knew right from wrong when she killed her children. In Florida, a verdict has been reached in the trial of Mario Fernandez Saldana, a man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of his wife's ex-husband, Microsoft employee Jared Bridegan. In Dateline Round Up, the trial is underway for Duane "Keefe D" Davis, accused of orchestrating the 1996 shooting that killed rap legend Tupac Shakur. Donna Adelson, the Florida grandmother convicted of murdering her former son-in-law FSU law professor, Dan Markel, is asking for a new trial. Plus, a psychiatrist breaks down postpartum psychosis.</p> <p> </p> <p>This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for more resources.</p> <p> </p> <p>Listen to season 5 of the Dateline: Missing in America podcast: https://swap.fm/l/miafdlw. </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

Lindsay Clancy's trial focuses on postpartum psychosis while Jared Bridegan's murder trial reveals evidence against Mario Fernandez.

Key points

  • Trial of Mario Fernandez Saldana. Fernandez is accused of hiring a hitman to murder Microsoft employee Jared Bridegan.
  • Postpartum Psychosis Discussion. Exploring the implications of postpartum psychosis in the Clancy trial.
  • Verdict Reached in Clancy Trial. The jury finds Lindsay Clancy guilty of murdering her children after a contentious trial.
  • Dwayne Davis's Testimony. Dwayne Davis provided a detailed account of the night Tupac was shot, naming accomplices.
  • Donna Adelson's Appeal. Donna Adelson is seeking a new trial, claiming she did not receive a fair trial.
  • Postpartum Psychosis Explained. Dr. Katherine Berndorf discusses the urgency of postpartum psychosis and its symptoms.

Tension

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