Forensic Files

Verdict in the pharmacist poisoning trial. A deadly love triangle in paradise? And Bryan Kohberger is back in court.

Dateline NBC

  • Jan 30, 2025
  • 28:04
  • Full Episode
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<p>Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. In West Virginia, there was emotional testimony last week from the children of the pharmacist accused of poisoning her husband. This week the jury returned its verdict. KHNL reporter Mark Carpenter has details on a Hawaii man standing trial - again - for allegedly shooting his wife's acupuncturist lover. And Bryan Kohberger's defense team urges a judge to throw out a key piece of the prosecution's case. Find out more about the cases covered each week here:<a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</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

Natalie Cochran and Eric Thompson face murder trials; updates on Brian Koberger's case and plea types explained.

Key points

  • Natalie Cochran's Trial Verdict. Nearly six years after Michael's death, the jury finds Natalie Cochran guilty of murder.
  • Eric Thompson's Murder Trial. Eric Thompson is retried for the murder of John Tokuhara, with new DNA evidence presented.
  • The Complexity of Plea Deals. Plea deals can be a double-edged sword, offering benefits while complicating accountability.
  • Upcoming Dateline Episode. A new mystery unfolds this Friday featuring a criminal mastermind and her sons.

Tension

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