Forensic Files

The prosecution case against D4vd. Massachusetts mom on trial for murder. Plus, a criminal profiler.

Dateline NBC

  • Jul 23, 2026
  • 33:05
  • Full Episode
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<p>In California, prosecutors lay out their case against singer D4vd during a preliminary hearing. They say he murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and left her remains in his Tesla. In Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy is standing trial for the murders of her three children. She doesn't deny killing them, but her defense team, and her ex-husband, say she is not criminally responsible. In Dateline Round Up, early autopsy results for Nolan Wells, the Black 18-year-old who died over Fourth of July weekend in Mississippi. Updates in the case of Larry Millete, the San Diego man convicted of killing his wife after paying for spells on her. Plus the behavioral analyst who inspired the TV show "Criminal Minds" tells us what it's like interviewing serial killers.</p> <p>This episode has been updated to correct the marital status of Patrick and Lindsay Clancy.</p> <p>Dateline: Missing in America Podcast Season 5: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing</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

Lindsay Clancy's trial for murdering her children, David Burke's murder case, and updates on Larry Miliete and Nolan Wells' investigations are discussed.

Key points

  • David Burke's Preliminary Hearing. Musician David Burke faces charges of murder and sexual abuse of a minor after a body was found in his car.
  • Trial of a Labor and Delivery Nurse. Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murder of her three children, raising questions about mental health.
  • Nolan Wells' Mysterious Death. The family of Nolan Wells seeks answers after his death under suspicious circumstances.
  • Rex Heuermann's Court Sentencing. After admitting to the murders of eight women, Heuermann faced sentencing in court.
  • Jim Clemente's Insights on Profiling. Retired FBI profiler discusses the challenges and methods of interviewing serial offenders.

Tension

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