Spellcaster testifies at murder trial. Legal fireworks in UNC student murder. Plus, cars and crime.
- Jun 18, 2026
- 32:18
- Full Episode
<p>In San Diego, a spellcaster testifies about the types of spells accused killer Larry Millete bought in the weeks before his wife Maya's murder. In North Carolina, a defense filing in the murder case of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth raises questions about her roommate. In Dateline Round Up, emotional sentencing hearings for convicted Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann and Utah mother Tracey Grist, who is convicted of masterminding her son-in-law's murder. Plus, a veteran crime scene investigator explains how tire treads and trash left behind in a car can help catch a killer. </p> <p> Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/" target="_blank" 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
Two murder trials highlight unusual witness testimony and new evidence, raising questions about guilt and innocence in high-profile cases.
Key points
- Emotional Victim Statements. Families of the victims express their pain and loss during the sentencing.
- The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Sentencing. Rex Heuerman is sentenced to life without parole for murdering multiple women.
- Tracy Grist Sentenced for Murder. Tracy Grist was sentenced to 15 years to life for her role in the murder of her son-in-law.
- The Role of Cars in Crime. Exploring how vehicles can be crucial evidence in murder investigations.
- Upcoming Dateline Episode Tease. A new episode features a bizarre case involving a custom silicone face mask.
Episode highlights
- Emotional Victim StatementsFamilies of the victims express their pain and loss during the sentencing.“What you have done to our family is beyond what words can express.”19:56Jun 18, 2026
- The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer SentencingRex Heuerman is sentenced to life without parole for murdering multiple women.“I know that you're sorry that you got caught.”21:09Jun 18, 2026
- Tracy Grist Sentenced for MurderTracy Grist was sentenced to 15 years to life for her role in the murder of her son-in-law.“You destroyed your grandchildren's potential future.”23:48Jun 18, 2026
- The Role of Cars in CrimeExploring how vehicles can be crucial evidence in murder investigations.“It's just another piece of evidence.”25:50Jun 18, 2026
- Upcoming Dateline Episode TeaseA new episode features a bizarre case involving a custom silicone face mask.“This is the strangest clue I've come across in a case.”31:28Jun 18, 2026
