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Robert Pattinson stars as Chris Hansen in Primetime, a dramatized retelling of Dateline’s To Catch a Predator; his impression is chillingly accurate—deep, gravelly, and nasal—giving the film its creepiest edge and sparking chatter about possible award recognition.
Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini, convicted in July 2025 of first-degree murder, attempted murder and burglary for a 2021 Lake Tahoe killing plot aimed at inheriting his in-laws’ fortune, says he is innocent in a Dateline interview and blames the jury and the justice system; he’s serving life without parole, while his wife’s family dispute and the survivor later died by suicide two years after the attack. Their case is being featured in the Dateline special “On the Shores of Lake Tahoe.”
Dateline will air an update on the 2003 murder of Kristi Johnson by serial killer Victor Lawrence Paleologus. The case, which was previously featured on Dateline, has gained renewed attention due to efforts by women also targeted by Paleologus. The episode will highlight their campaign to prevent his release from prison.
A new "Dateline" episode titled “Justice for Joy” sheds light on the 1991 murder of Bucks County mom Joy Hibbs, who was found dead inside her burning home. After more than three decades, Robert Atkins, a former neighbor and occasional marijuana seller to Hibbs, was arrested and convicted of her murder. Atkins' ex-wife testified that he came home covered in blood on the day of the murder and confessed to stabbing someone and setting the house on fire. In February 2024, Atkins was convicted of first-degree murder, arson, and other offenses, and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
NBC's "Dateline" will air an episode investigating the 2001 disappearance of Arizona teenager Alissa Turney, promising to reveal shocking revelations about the case. Alissa went missing at the age of 17, and her stepfather was initially considered a suspect but was later acquitted of all charges. The case received renewed attention when Alissa's younger sister, Sarah Turney, began advocating for her father's arrest, believing he killed Alissa. The episode will premiere on Friday and will be available for streaming on Peacock.