Murder in the Hollywood Hills

NBC News

Kristi Johnson was shopping at a mall in Los Angeles when a man invited her to a photo shoot for the next Bond film. That afternoon, the 21-year-old got into her little white sportscar and drove to the shoot location up in the Hollywood Hills. She was never seen alive again. In Dateline’s latest podcast, Keith Morrison takes us to the city of dreams for the story of a smooth-talking predator who lured young women into a nightmare with promises of fame and fortune. It’s the story of how he evaded justice for years. But most of all, it’s the story of a group of women who banded together to lock him up for good. Beginning Tuesday, March 26th you can listen to the latest episodes of Murder in the Hollywood Hills, completely free. To begin listening now, subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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    Dateline Presents: Something About Cari

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    2 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 2 minutes 30 seconds
    Introducing: Something About Cari

    Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Something About Cari, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison. 

    In this podcast Keith Morrison takes us to America’s heartland, where single mom Cari Farver disappears just weeks into a new romance. What follows is a series of strange and terrifying events, including taunting texts and threatening emails to Cari's boyfriend and his ex that escalate to stalking, arson and murder. But nothing could prepare friends, family, and investigators for the mind-bending twist that would come next… 

    Follow now to get the first two episodes on Tuesday, December 2, 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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    25 November 2025, 11:00 am
  • 38 minutes 25 seconds
    6 – Sisterhood

    Women who’d been targeted by Kristi’s killer fight for justice, and one of them confronts him face-to-face.


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    11 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 38 minutes 59 seconds
    5 – Let’s Make A Deal

    A trial comes to a surprising conclusion.


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    9 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 39 minutes 12 seconds
    4 – A Bad Actor

    After a tip line is established in Kristi’s case, calls come in from other women who describe terrifying encounters with a predator. 


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    4 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 35 minutes 43 seconds
    3 – The Girl with the Hibiscus Tattoo

    Detectives interview a suspect even as they search for Kristi.


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    2 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 29 minutes 32 seconds
    2 – The Man at the Mall

    Investigators search for a mystery man who promises young women fame and fortune.


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    26 March 2024, 10:05 am
  • 27 minutes 54 seconds
    1 – Bond Girl

    Kristi Johnson vanishes after heading into the Hollywood Hills for a photo shoot.


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    26 March 2024, 10:00 am
  • 2 minutes 54 seconds
    Introducing: Murder in the Hollywood Hills

    In Dateline’s latest podcast, Keith Morrison takes us to the city of dreams for the story of a smooth-talking predator who lured young women into a nightmare with promises of fame and fortune. It’s the story of how he evaded justice for years. But most of all, it’s the story of a group of women who banded together to lock him up for good.

    Beginning Tuesday, March 26th you can listen to the latest episodes of Murder in the Hollywood Hills, completely free. To begin listening now, subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 


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    15 March 2024, 7:12 pm
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