Forensic Files

The Idaho student murders: new details. Karen Read's voicemails. And Sean Combs's trial begins.

Dateline NBC

  • May 8, 2025
  • 25:04
  • Full Episode
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<p>Keith Morrison shares his latest reporting on the murders of four University of Idaho students including exclusive interviews and never-before-publicly-seen video. The retrial of Karen Read is in week three. The prosecution plays some of her final voicemails to John O'Keefe. And jury selection is underway in Sean Combs's blockbuster trial.</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

This episode discusses the trials of Karen Reed and Sean Diddy Combs, featuring insights on the Idaho murders and courtroom drama.

Key points

  • Karen Reed's Retrial Update. In Dedham, Massachusetts, Karen Reed's retrial continues with explosive voicemails played in court.
  • Sean Combs' Sex Trafficking Trial. Sean Combs faces serious allegations of racketeering and sex trafficking as his trial begins.
  • Sean Combs' Trial Begins. Sean Combs faces serious charges that could lead to life in prison if convicted.
  • New Bonus Episodes. Dateline True Crime Weekly introduces daily updates from court during the trial.

Tension

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