Forensic Files

Talking Dateline: The Phantom

Dateline NBC

  • Oct 1, 2025
  • 21:27
  • Full Episode
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<p>Lester Holt sits down with Josh Mankiewicz to talk about his latest episode, “The Phantom.” In the fall of 2023, Colorado mother Kristil Krug was found murdered after she was stalked for months. Investigators initially believed her stalker and potential killer was her high school ex-boyfriend. But they soon realized they’d been led astray, and the killer was in front of them all along: Kristil’s husband, Daniel Krug. Lester and Josh discuss how Kristil helped solve her own murder through meticulous logging and how police finally zeroed in on Dan. Later, Josh shares a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with Kristil’s cousin, who’s now an anti-stalking advocate. Then, Josh and Lester answer your questions from social media. </p><p>Listen to the full episode of “The Phantom” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/4mGwFYA">https://apple.co/4mGwFYA</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aD1jMdHTYYbM6iywq62sU">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aD1jMdHTYYbM6iywq62sU</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

Christelle Krug was murdered by her husband after being stalked, leading to discussions on stalking laws and police responses.

Key points

  • The Phantom: A Shocking Murder Case. Christelle Krug's murder reveals a web of deception involving her husband and a stalker.
  • Stalking: A Serious Crime. The episode highlights the often overlooked dangers of stalking and its serious implications.
  • Advocating for Change. Christelle's cousin pushes for a national registry for stalkers to protect future victims.

Tension

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