https://simplecast.com 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. 2026 NBCUniversal Media LLC, all rights reserved en Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:18 +0000 https://www.nbcnews.com/ Trace of Suspicion https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/56ae3642-8448-4d83-8f83-bea602669488/3f9de07a-43ce-4236-88b2-8a57654baf6c/3000x3000/trace_of_suspicion_design_r101.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.nbcnews.com/ serial 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. NBC News false https://feeds.simplecast.com/zrOQEiWl NBC News dateline.podcasts@nbcuni.com ebc8d75f-c341-4408-bf5b-575fc1fc33b9 Introducing: Before & After with Lester Holt Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Before & After with Lester Holt, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline.  

Before & After with Lester Holt is a deeply personal interview series about moments that divide a life into before and after. In each conversation, Lester sits down with someone whose life was transformed in an instant by an unexpected twist of fate. The episodes explore what it takes to endure the unimaginable, rebuild a life, and find meaning and purpose in the aftermath.   

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]]> Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000 dateline.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/ Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Before & After with Lester Holt, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline.  

Before & After with Lester Holt is a deeply personal interview series about moments that divide a life into before and after. In each conversation, Lester sits down with someone whose life was transformed in an instant by an unexpected twist of fate. The episodes explore what it takes to endure the unimaginable, rebuild a life, and find meaning and purpose in the aftermath.   

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]]> Introducing: Before & After with Lester Holt NBC News 00:01:55 Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Before & After with Lester Holt, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline. Before & After with Lester Holt is a deeply personal interview series about moments that divide a life into before and after. In each conversation, Lester sits down with someone whose life was transformed in an instant by an unexpected twist of fate. The episodes explore what it takes to endure the unimaginable, rebuild a life, and find meaning and purpose in the aftermath.  Follow now to get the first episode on Monday, September 14 completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to subsequent episodes. swap.fm/l/fdtw Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Before & After with Lester Holt, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline. Before & After with Lester Holt is a deeply personal interview series about moments that divide a life into before and after. In each conversation, Lester sits down with someone whose life was transformed in an instant by an unexpected twist of fate. The episodes explore what it takes to endure the unimaginable, rebuild a life, and find meaning and purpose in the aftermath.  Follow now to get the first episode on Monday, September 14 completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to subsequent episodes. swap.fm/l/fdtw false bonus 1 7918e872-c71f-4daf-b3be-c87bb656d1f7 Reversal of Fortune A fresh look at the evidence leads to an almost unimaginable twist.


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]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 dateline.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/ A fresh look at the evidence leads to an almost unimaginable twist.


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]]> Reversal of Fortune NBC News 00:36:13 A fresh look at the evidence leads to an almost unimaginable twist. A fresh look at the evidence leads to an almost unimaginable twist. false full 6 1 54da7c4c-fc17-45ac-b29e-fb1397670e7d The Big Reach The jury speaks out, a new lawyer steps in, and the case heads in a new direction.


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]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 dateline.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/ The jury speaks out, a new lawyer steps in, and the case heads in a new direction.


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]]> The Big Reach NBC News 00:31:18 The jury speaks out, a new lawyer steps in, and the case heads in a new direction. The jury speaks out, a new lawyer steps in, and the case heads in a new direction. false full 5 1 c744e5e5-15d5-4914-bab4-7017d3390715 Smoke and Mirrors A trial. A legal blunder. And a lot of dirty laundry.


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]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 dateline.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/ A trial. A legal blunder. And a lot of dirty laundry.


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]]> Smoke and Mirrors NBC News 00:37:50 A trial. A legal blunder. And a lot of dirty laundry. A trial. A legal blunder. And a lot of dirty laundry. false full 4 1 3f8287f1-37c0-49c5-bbc2-92eea55ea326 Suspicious Minds New evidence in Todd’s death leads to a theory of motive.


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]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 dateline.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/ New evidence in Todd’s death leads to a theory of motive.


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]]> Suspicious Minds NBC News 00:30:01 New evidence in Todd’s death leads to a theory of motive. New evidence in Todd’s death leads to a theory of motive. false full 3 1 3f6bc7e0-d12d-43ca-92c2-ad57353cb7c1 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Cindy starts partying. And investigators start digging.


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]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:05:00 +0000 dateline.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/ Cindy starts partying. And investigators start digging.


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]]> Girls Just Wanna Have Fun NBC News 00:35:17 Cindy starts partying. And investigators start digging. Cindy starts partying. And investigators start digging. false full 2 1 d43c9227-8542-4203-b684-c7e49385894f A Death in the Family When Cindy Sommer’s young husband dies without warning, her life changes forever.


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]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 dateline.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/ When Cindy Sommer’s young husband dies without warning, her life changes forever.


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]]> A Death in the Family NBC News 00:35:55 When Cindy Sommer’s young husband dies without warning, her life changes forever. When Cindy Sommer’s young husband dies without warning, her life changes forever. false full 1 1 bbe6bdc1-1f46-4043-9676-ded56362e2ff Introducing: 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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]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:01:00 +0000 dateline.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/ 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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]]> Introducing: Trace of Suspicion NBC News 00:02:52 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 and subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. Early access for Dateline Premium Subscribers begins Tuesday, March 3rd. 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 and subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. Early access for Dateline Premium Subscribers begins Tuesday, March 3rd. false trailer 1