With Blayne on assignment, Lester Holt talks with Senior Producer Allison Orr and Producer Ann Preisman about Blayne’s latest episode, Malice. Just over a year into his new marriage, Jake Embert was found dead from what would quickly be ruled a self-inflicted gunshot. Jake’s family did not accept the ruling, believing he had been killed by his new wife.  They hired a private investigator who presented his findings to authorities, resulting in Jake’s manner of death being changed to homicide. Susan Embert was charged with her husband’s murder and eventually found guilty and sentenced to life. Allison and Ann discuss the credentials needed to become a coroner and play an extra clip of Blayne confronting Susan about a Facebook post she made in the days following her husband’s death. Plus, Lester and Ann answer your questions from social media. 

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.

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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. 

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Officials rule Jake Embert’s death a suicide. Then his family hires a private investigator, who uncovers troubling details that suggest not everything is as it seems. Blayne Alexander reports.

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The highly anticipated trial of Utah mom-of-three Kouri Richins is finally underway. Prosecutors say she poisoned her husband with fentanyl. In Miami, jurors watch video testimony of an eyewitness who may have seen the killer of football player Bryan Pata. In Dateline Round Up, Nick Reiner enters a plea and a former American Idol contestant is arrested for murder. Plus, in light of her mother Nancy's disappearance, Savannah Guthrie calls for greater attention to missing persons cases. We share the story of Olivia Lone Bear, a young mother whose death is still unsolved.

Nancy Guthrie Tipline: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)

Unresolved: The Case of Olivia Lone Bear: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/unresolved-the-case-of-olivia-lone-bear-119617605728

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Blayne Alexander sits down with Keith Morrison to discuss his original series, “Murder & Magnolias.” In 2017, a bitter divorce between prominent Charleston, South Carolina, couple Chris and Nancy Latham spiraled into a murder-for-hire investigation that stunned the community. Blayne and Keith break down the key moments in the case, including the unlikely person who helped authorities crack it, and the “hit packet” that brought the plot into focus. Plus, Dateline producer Carol Gable joins the conversation to discuss where Nancy Latham is today and what it took to report the story. Keith also talks about what -- if any -- his aspirations were before getting into journalism, and the team reflects on some of their most dangerous moments in the field. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions.

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A hit man arrives in Charleston, South Carolina with a member of a wealthy and well-known family in his crosshairs. This episode was originally published on November 15, 2022.

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A manila envelope filled with maps and photos helps investigators start to unravel a deadly plot. This episode was originally published on November 15, 2022.

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The investigation into a murder plot leads to a femme fatale with a past. This episode was originally published on November 22, 2022.

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Lovers on the line in jailhouse phone calls reveal new clues. Then, a big arrest. This episode was originally published on November 29, 2022.

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A hit man makes a choice, and the trial gets underway. This episode was originally published on December 6, 2022.

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The jury renders its verdicts. Afterwards, a remarkable moment of forgiveness takes place. This episode was originally published on December 13, 2022, and updated on February 23, 2026.

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