https://simplecast.com Motive for Murder Two murders, months apart, in Houston. The young victims knew each other, but did they also know their elusive killer? Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz takes you inside one of the most twisted and confounding cases he’s ever covered. From the team who brought you the #1 podcast The Thing About Pam comes the chilling story of the race to find a killer by unmasking the motive. Listen to all episodes of Motive for Murder now completely free, or subscriber to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com 2019 NBC News en Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:12 +0000 https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline Motive for Murder https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/da3a9cc8-f4e9-4588-ab12-41918c198b71/8d57b8f6-d650-413c-a9b0-e8f391760c32/3000x3000/37e75cc257b75a70ab02f01f5cc8e1cfd9bb4b1f24105311e95b642c69cd3e70c589ef625a8eea27a6d84bc70ed27e7b34da6b48241c52bfe08c1fa39e887fdb.jpeg?aid=rss_feed https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline serial Two murders, months apart, in Houston. The young victims knew each other, but did they also know their elusive killer? Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz takes you inside one of the most twisted and confounding cases he’s ever covered. From the team who brought you the #1 podcast The Thing About Pam comes the chilling story of the race to find a killer by unmasking the motive. Listen to all episodes of Motive for Murder now completely free, or subscriber to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com NBC News false https://podcastfeeds.nbcnews.com/motive-for-murder dateline, Culture, News, Society, True Crime NBC News news.podcasts@nbcuni.com c7794ff3-d97d-4c08-a229-f8bfb839e8cc What happened to Zelig Williams? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5 Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the first episode of Dateline: Missing In America Season 5. 

In "The Day Zelig Vanished," Josh Mankiewicz examines the disappearance of Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway performer who disappeared after leaving his mother's home in Columbia, South Carolina on October 3, 2024, and hasn't been seen since.  Listen to the full episode in the 'Dateline: Missing In America' feed - something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities find Zelig.  

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]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the first episode of Dateline: Missing In America Season 5. 

In "The Day Zelig Vanished," Josh Mankiewicz examines the disappearance of Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway performer who disappeared after leaving his mother's home in Columbia, South Carolina on October 3, 2024, and hasn't been seen since.  Listen to the full episode in the 'Dateline: Missing In America' feed - something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities find Zelig.  

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]]> What happened to Zelig Williams? Preview Dateline: Missing In America Season 5 NBC News 00:02:48 Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the first episode of Dateline: Missing In America Season 5. In "The Day Zelig Vanished," Josh Mankiewicz examines the disappearance of Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway performer who disappeared after leaving his mother's home in Columbia, South Carolina on October 3, 2024, and hasn't been seen since.  Listen to the full episode in the 'Dateline: Missing In America' feed - something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities find Zelig. Follow now to get each episode completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to episodes. swap.fm/l/miafdlw Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the first episode of Dateline: Missing In America Season 5. In "The Day Zelig Vanished," Josh Mankiewicz examines the disappearance of Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway performer who disappeared after leaving his mother's home in Columbia, South Carolina on October 3, 2024, and hasn't been seen since.  Listen to the full episode in the 'Dateline: Missing In America' feed - something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities find Zelig. Follow now to get each episode completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to episodes. swap.fm/l/miafdlw false bonus 1 82cfa37b-dc2c-4bb2-b1bf-e1bce7f235c5 Introducing an all-new season of ‘Dateline: Missing In America’ Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Season 5 of our award-winning podcast, Dateline: Missing In America, which returns with all-new episodes and compelling new cases.  

Correspondent Josh Mankiewicz reports on missing person cases brought to Dateline’s attention by our social media followers. Each of the 6 episodes centers on one individual’s disappearance, told through the voices of those left behind. Listen closely. You could be the key to solving a mystery. Details shared by loved ones and investigators may spark a memory that could help bring answers.  

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]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Season 5 of our award-winning podcast, Dateline: Missing In America, which returns with all-new episodes and compelling new cases.  

Correspondent Josh Mankiewicz reports on missing person cases brought to Dateline’s attention by our social media followers. Each of the 6 episodes centers on one individual’s disappearance, told through the voices of those left behind. Listen closely. You could be the key to solving a mystery. Details shared by loved ones and investigators may spark a memory that could help bring answers.  

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]]> Introducing an all-new season of ‘Dateline: Missing In America’ NBC News 00:02:12 Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Season 5 of our award-winning podcast, Dateline: Missing In America, which returns with all-new episodes and compelling new cases.   Correspondent Josh Mankiewicz reports on missing person cases brought to Dateline’s attention by our social media followers. Each of the 6 episodes centers on one individual’s disappearance, told through the voices of those left behind. Listen closely. You could be the key to solving a mystery. Details shared by loved ones and investigators may spark a memory that could help bring answers.  

Follow now to get each episode completely free beginning Monday, July 27. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to episodes. swap.fm/l/miafdtw Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Season 5 of our award-winning podcast, Dateline: Missing In America, which returns with all-new episodes and compelling new cases.   Correspondent Josh Mankiewicz reports on missing person cases brought to Dateline’s attention by our social media followers. Each of the 6 episodes centers on one individual’s disappearance, told through the voices of those left behind. Listen closely. You could be the key to solving a mystery. Details shared by loved ones and investigators may spark a memory that could help bring answers.  

Follow now to get each episode completely free beginning Monday, July 27. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to episodes. swap.fm/l/miafdtw false bonus 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/kG7Z9a0QQVHNErFhgV_JU7o8VGXDJub32lUjYMM8gbE 6 - Straight To Hell A conversation with a killer and the motive for murder is revealed.


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]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline A conversation with a killer and the motive for murder is revealed.


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]]> 6 - Straight To Hell NBC News 00:48:30 A conversation with a killer and the motive for murder is revealed. A conversation with a killer and the motive for murder is revealed. culture, society, true crime, news false full 6 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/bgS_XuA8Yqq1E07bq1DYDoJ-o83ksAUPZVnhZUlWkBo 5 - Something Hinky A routine traffic stop leads to a break in the case.


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]]> Thu, 28 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline A routine traffic stop leads to a break in the case.


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]]> 5 - Something Hinky NBC News 00:25:17 A routine traffic stop leads to a break in the case. A routine traffic stop leads to a break in the case. culture, society, true crime, news false full 5 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/d_VGXEyDEqvjVmn1OBJ69_z0anKN-cH5NFpCEtL0OQ4 4 - Baggage An escape from danger becomes the beginning of the nightmare.


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]]> Thu, 21 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline An escape from danger becomes the beginning of the nightmare.


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]]> 4 - Baggage NBC News 00:20:50 An escape from danger becomes the beginning of the nightmare. An escape from danger becomes the beginning of the nightmare. culture, society, true crime, news false full 4 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/25aKwcbkQnQELGsEdUuLTcKKjdxuaZRESkDzXL9iWPs 3 - The Twin Connection A second murder raises perplexing questions for investigators.


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]]> Thu, 14 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline A second murder raises perplexing questions for investigators.


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]]> 3 - The Twin Connection NBC News 00:25:49 A second murder raises perplexing questions for investigators. A second murder raises perplexing questions for investigators. culture, society, true crime, news false full 3 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1SQ3VIxpglumkSaL4WHhiN75vY_Z5bJL372hw-cqdrA 2 - Was it Love? Investigators learn more about the men in Gelareh’s life.


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]]> Thu, 7 May 2020 19:30:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline Investigators learn more about the men in Gelareh’s life.


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]]> 2 - Was it Love? NBC News 00:30:24 Investigators learn more about the men in Gelareh’s life. Investigators learn more about the men in Gelareh’s life. culture, society, true crime, news false full 2 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/CEU-F3nkX5WoHze46KFp1S6KI6zEohU4P1bz4gRjf4U 1 - A Scream. Then Silence. She was a small woman with a big voice. And then she was gone.


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]]> Thu, 7 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline She was a small woman with a big voice. And then she was gone.


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]]> 1 - A Scream. Then Silence. NBC News 00:22:42 She was a small woman with a big voice. And then she was gone.  She was a small woman with a big voice. And then she was gone.  culture, society, true crime, news false full 1 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GTx54_Im1UPknc4q6kQBzng82_Mg_NWIsyxVduyAmD0 Introducing Motive for Murder From the team who brought you the #1 podcast The Thing About Pam, comes Motive for Murder. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz takes you inside the chilling story of the race to find a killer by unmasking the motive. Motive for Murder premieres May 7th. Subscribe now.


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]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:26:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline From the team who brought you the #1 podcast The Thing About Pam, comes Motive for Murder. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz takes you inside the chilling story of the race to find a killer by unmasking the motive. Motive for Murder premieres May 7th. Subscribe now.


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]]> Introducing Motive for Murder NBC News 00:03:40 From the team who brought you the #1 podcast The Thing About Pam, comes Motive for Murder. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz takes you inside the chilling story of the race to find a killer by unmasking the motive. Motive for Murder premieres May 7th. Subscribe now. From the team who brought you the #1 podcast The Thing About Pam, comes Motive for Murder. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz takes you inside the chilling story of the race to find a killer by unmasking the motive. Motive for Murder premieres May 7th. Subscribe now. culture, society, true crime, news false trailer 1