The Phantom
- Sep 30, 2025
- 1:23:09
- Full Episode
<p>Investigators initially think there is an obvious suspect in the murder of Colorado mother Kristil Krug, but uncover an elaborate plot that turns everything upside down. Josh Mankiewicz reports.</p><p>Lester Holt and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/47f30RV">https://apple.co/47f30RV</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RmeblVOKH3ouM1482QkXg">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RmeblVOKH3ouM1482QkXg</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 stalked and murdered by her husband Dan, who initially posed as a concerned spouse during the investigation.
Key points
- The Phantom Stalker. A woman receives threatening messages from an unknown stalker, escalating to murder.
- Christelle's Nightmare. Christelle Krug documents her stalking ordeal, revealing a chilling escalation of threats.
- A Family's Tension. Thanksgiving dinner was overshadowed by fear and anxiety due to the stalking situation.
- The Stalker Effect. Christelle's life was turned upside down by the constant threats of her stalker.
- The Tragic Discovery. Christelle's family faces the devastating reality of her murder.
- The Investigation Shifts. New evidence reveals the stalker was closer than anyone thought.
Episode highlights
- The Phantom StalkerA woman receives threatening messages from an unknown stalker, escalating to murder.“A terrifying string of messages ends in murder, and the tables are turned as investigators stalk a stalker.”1:00Sep 30, 2025
- Christelle's NightmareChristelle Krug documents her stalking ordeal, revealing a chilling escalation of threats.“She doesn't come off as some, like, helpless victim. She's, like, completely in control.”13:27Sep 30, 2025
- A Family's TensionThanksgiving dinner was overshadowed by fear and anxiety due to the stalking situation.“Thanksgiving dinner that year was tense.”26:22Sep 30, 2025
- The Stalker EffectChristelle's life was turned upside down by the constant threats of her stalker.“Every message, every threat chipped away at Christelle's normal life.”27:27Sep 30, 2025
- The Tragic DiscoveryChristelle's family faces the devastating reality of her murder.“She's gone.”33:16Sep 30, 2025
- The Investigation ShiftsNew evidence reveals the stalker was closer than anyone thought.“The stalker was using the Wi-Fi at Dan Krug's office.”50:45Sep 30, 2025
- The Shocking RealizationThe moment of realization that Dan may have orchestrated the stalking all along.“Had Dan Krug been lying from the beginning?”51:09Sep 30, 2025
- Evidence Points to DanDetective Martinez confronts Dan with digital evidence linking him to the stalking.“Things are certainly pointing in one direction right now.”53:22Sep 30, 2025
