Murder & Magnolias

NBC News

They were the very picture of a perfect couple in the land of Spanish moss and sweet magnolias. But when a hit man targets one of them, a story of betrayal and murderous intent unfolds. In Dateline’s latest podcast, Keith Morrison takes us to the Low Country of South Carolina to tell the twisted tale. Listen to all episodes of Murder & Magnolias now completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com

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    Dateline Presents: Trace of Suspicion

    Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, Trace of Suspicion.

    After seemingly healthy 23-year-old Marine Todd Sommer dies unexpectedly, his widow Cindy’s lavish spending, cosmetic surgery, and wild partying raise investigators’ suspicions. They accuse her of poisoning him with arsenic for his life insurance, setting off a criminal case that takes a stunning turn... Josh Mankiewicz sits down with the woman at the center of it all in Dateline’s newest podcast. 

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    10 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 2 minutes 59 seconds
    Introducing: Trace of Suspicion

    Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Trace of Suspicion, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Josh Mankiewicz.

    After seemingly healthy 23-year-old Marine Todd Sommer dies unexpectedly, his widow Cindy’s lavish spending, cosmetic surgery, and wild partying raise investigators’ suspicions. They accuse her of poisoning him with arsenic for his life insurance, setting off a criminal case that takes a stunning turn... Josh Mankiewicz sits down with the woman at the center of it all in Dateline’s newest podcast. 

    Follow now to get the first two episodes on Tuesday, March 10 completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com to hear the first two episodes now. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to subsequent episodes.


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    3 March 2026, 11:00 am
  • 31 minutes 38 seconds
    Judgment Day

    The jury renders its verdicts. Afterwards, a remarkable moment of forgiveness takes place.


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    13 December 2022, 11:00 am
  • 35 minutes 5 seconds
    Deal or No Deal?

    A hit man makes a choice, and the trial gets underway.


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    6 December 2022, 11:00 am
  • 35 minutes 19 seconds
    “Bluegrass Needs Another Benjamin”

    Lovers on the line in jailhouse phone calls reveal new clues. Then, a big arrest.


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    29 November 2022, 11:00 am
  • 35 minutes 55 seconds
    Wendy #2

    The investigation into a murder plot leads to a femme fatale with a past.


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    22 November 2022, 11:00 am
  • 30 minutes 59 seconds
    The Hit Packet

    A manila envelope filled with maps and photos helps investigators start to unravel a deadly plot.


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    15 November 2022, 11:05 am
  • 38 minutes 7 seconds
    Marked for Death

    A hit man arrives in Charleston, South Carolina with a member of a wealthy and well-known family in his crosshairs.


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    15 November 2022, 11:00 am
  • 2 minutes 11 seconds
    Introducing: Murder & Magnolias

    They were the very picture of a perfect couple in the land of Spanish moss and sweet magnolias. But when a hit man targets one of them, a story of betrayal and murderous intent unfolds. In Dateline’s latest podcast, Keith Morrison takes us to the Low Country of South Carolina to tell the twisted tale.

    Follow now to get the latest episodes of Murder & Magnolias each week completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free listening: apple.co/datelinepremium


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    3 November 2022, 5:50 pm
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