The Trouble with Sarah
- Jan 20, 2026
- 1:22:24
- Full Episode
<p>The suspicious death of Sarah Hartsfield’s fifth husband leads investigators to a past filled with failed romances and wild allegations. Keith Morrison reports.</p><p>Lester Holt and Keith Morrison go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ </p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/49RI4kc">https://apple.co/49RI4kc</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LR8fUEw1bU89R2ngcQ4vk">https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LR8fUEw1bU89R2ngcQ4vk</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
Sarah Hartsfield, accused of murdering her husband Joe, faces a complex investigation revealing her manipulative past and violent behavior.
Key points
- A Ticking Time Bomb. Detective Rocks uncovers a web of manipulation and deceit surrounding Sarah Hartsfield.
- The Trouble with Sarah. A team of women fights to uncover the truth behind Sarah Hartsfield's dark past.
- The Illusion of Perfection. Sarah Hartsfield's life appears perfect, but her children's accounts reveal a darker reality.
- A Family Torn Apart. Cody's inheritance leads to a fiery confrontation with Sarah, revealing deep family tensions.
- A Shocking Discovery. Chris catches Sarah cheating, leading to a swift end to their marriage.
- A Dangerous Secret. Ashley learns of a chilling plot involving her mother and a hit on her father's new wife.
Episode highlights
- A Ticking Time BombDetective Rocks uncovers a web of manipulation and deceit surrounding Sarah Hartsfield.“I felt like she was a ticking time bomb.”0:48Jan 20, 2026
- The Trouble with SarahA team of women fights to uncover the truth behind Sarah Hartsfield's dark past.“Is this widow a killer?”1:07Jan 20, 2026
- The Illusion of PerfectionSarah Hartsfield's life appears perfect, but her children's accounts reveal a darker reality.“To the neighbors, Sarah projected perfection.”22:41Jan 20, 2026
- A Family Torn ApartCody's inheritance leads to a fiery confrontation with Sarah, revealing deep family tensions.“It just roared right through the house, the smoke just bellowing.”29:03Jan 20, 2026
- A Shocking DiscoveryChris catches Sarah cheating, leading to a swift end to their marriage.“What could she say?”36:46Jan 20, 2026
- A Dangerous SecretAshley learns of a chilling plot involving her mother and a hit on her father's new wife.“George had told her that my mom wouldn't let George back in the house until he killed Heather.”49:07Jan 20, 2026
- Sarah's ArrestSarah Hartsfield was arrested for murder just days after her husband's death.“They arrested me. And I was like, for what? And she said, murder.”1:01:31Jan 20, 2026
- The Jury's VerdictThe jury deliberated for about an hour before reaching a verdict in Sarah's case.“Luckily, for those anticipating the verdict in the case of Sarah Hartsfield, the wait was not very long at all.”1:16:07Jan 20, 2026
