Cases Making Headlines
Episodes covering the biggest ongoing investigations and trials.
TV Star Accused of Beheading Boyfriend
This week on True Crime News The Podcast: Emergency crews responding to a small fire in June 2025 in Port Lincoln, Australia, discover the burned and decapitated body of 39-year-old Julian Story. His girlfriend — reality TV star Tamika Chesser — is arrested for murder, and more than a month later, a dog walker stumbles across Story’s missing skull. Chesser, now 36, is pleading not guilty, and her attorneys are arguing mental incompetence. Retired LAPD detective supervisor Moses Castillo joins host Ana Garcia.
Tuesday
Naresh Bhatt's Shocking Testimony
As Naresh Bhatt takes the stand in the trial surrounding the disappearance of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales and CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul unpack his bombshell testimony and evidence presented to jurors. They discuss digital clues, allegations of domestic abuse, surveillance footage, and physical evidence, including a saw that investigators believe may be linked to the case.
6 Nov
Verdict in Sandra Birchmore murder trial. A husband's stunning admission. Plus, Flock cameras.
In Massachusetts, a verdict is reached in the trial of former police officer Matthew Farwell, accused of killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore and causing the death of her unborn child. In Virginia, Naresh Bhatt takes the stand in his trial for the murder of his wife, Mamta, and makes a stunning admission. In Dateline Round Up, the sentencing of British actor and comedian Russell Brand, accused of multiple sex crimes, including rape. New DNA evidence in the case of Amber Spradlin, a Kentucky restaurant hostess murdered in 2023. And an update on Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who said she killed her three children while experiencing postpartum psychosis. Plus, Flock camera controversies. And if you need resources on domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. Or visit thehotline.org. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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