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Son testifies against father in Hawaii. A pastor accused of cyberstalking wife. Plus, Hailey's Law.

Dateline NBC

  • Apr 2, 2026
  • 34:17
  • Full Episode
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<p>Hawaii anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig stands trial for allegedly attempting to murder his wife on a hike. His son is taking the stand against him. In South Carolina, a pastor pleads not guilty to charges of cyberstalking, abusing his wife, and lying to investigators about it. In Dateline Round Up, alleged Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann expected to plead guilty. Plus, an interview with Beau Buzbee, father of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee who died after meeting a stranger online. </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><strong>For resources</strong> on domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. Or visit thehotline.org </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>And help</strong>Dateline’s "Missing in America" win a Webby award. Vote here: <a href="https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/shows/crime-justice" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/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

Gerhard Koenig's trial for attempted murder and J.P. Miller's cyber-stalking charges are discussed, alongside updates on high-profile cases.

Key points

  • Trial of Gerhard Koenig. An anesthesiologist is accused of attempting to murder his wife during a hike.
  • Charges Against J.P. Miller. A pastor faces charges of cyber-stalking his estranged wife, two years after her death.
  • Caitlin Spence Sentenced. Caitlin Spence receives a 20-year suspended sentence after testifying against her father.
  • Caleb Flynn's Murder Charges. Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn faces 11 charges, including aggravated murder.
  • Bo Busby's Advocacy. Bo Busby lobbies for Haley's Law to protect children after his daughter's tragic death.

Tension

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