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Verdict at Kouri Richins' trial. Nurse accused of poisoning friend. Plus, AI at the police station.

Dateline NBC

  • Mar 19, 2026
  • 31:58
  • Full Episode
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<p>The jury weighs in at the trial of Kouri Richins, the Utah grief author and momofthree accused of murdering her husband. In Provo, Utah, prosecutors say greed is at the heart of their case against Meggan Sundwall, a nurse accused of injecting her friend with a fatal dose of insulin. In Dateline Round Up, the ex-lover of convicted killer and former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini learns her fate. And a potentially game-changing ruling in a 30-year-old murder case. Plus, AI is being used to write police reports and predict crimes. Does it work?</p> <p> </p> <p>This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for more resources.</p> <p> </p> <p>Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Start listening to "Trace of Suspicion" here: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/traceofsuspicion" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nbcnews.com/traceofsuspicion</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

Corey Richens is found guilty of murdering her husband, while nurse Megan Sundwall faces trial for allegedly poisoning her best friend.

Key points

  • Corey Richens Trial Verdict. Corey Richens found guilty of aggravated murder and other charges after a tense trial.
  • Megan Sundwall's Alleged Murder Plot. A nurse is accused of murdering her best friend for life insurance money, but was there a lie?
  • Samantha Scott Sentencing. Samantha Scott receives probation after lying to investigators about her involvement in a murder case.
  • AI in Law Enforcement. Exploring how AI is used to fight crime, from predicting future crimes to analyzing data.
  • The Risks of AI Predictions. Discussing the controversial use of AI in predicting re-offending and its implications.
  • Upcoming Podcast Recommendation. Check out Josh's new podcast series, Trace of Suspicion, about a Marine's unexpected death.

Tension

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