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Episode's summary

This episode features a variety of news updates and true crime reports, beginning with an overview of 'The Drink' featuring Harry Connick Jr. The program delves into several high-profile legal proceedings, including the federal trial of Matthew Farwell for the death of Sandra Birchmore, the murder trial of Miguel Salguero Olivares, and the ongoing case of Naresh Bhatt in Virginia. Additionally, the episode covers the sentencing of Dwayne Keith Davis regarding the murder of Tupac Shakur, updates on a Houston man's flight to Italy, and a discussion on campus safety resources under the Clery Act. The episode concludes with a preview of an upcoming investigation into the murder of Kirby Carpenter.

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That's what sets him on this plan of like, okay, there's no way to control her now. I have to get rid of the problem.

00:07:08 · This describes the prosecution's theory regarding the motive behind the alleged murder.

The evidence in this case is louder than the noise around it.

00:17:17 · The prosecution instructs jurors to focus on physical evidence rather than long-standing public speculation.

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That's the American dream. It's what the defendant wanted, but ultimately ended as a nightmare.

00:29:42 · The prosecutor uses the concept of the American dream to frame the tragedy of the case in Virginia.

I truly believe he would have been in government. He would have already constructed organizations and homes for lost boys and they were teens. We lost something. Our whole generation lost something huge.

00:32:35 · Setsua Shakur reflects on the profound impact Tupac Shakur's death had on his family and his generation.

the Cleary Act, a federal campus safety law that was named after Jean Cleary, who was raped and murdered in her dorm room in 1986.

00:36:17 · The host explains the historical origin and purpose of the Clery Act.

Episodes

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Sandra Birchmore's alleged killer on trial. UNC student murder case. Plus, campus safety.

This episode features a variety of news updates and true crime reports, beginning with an overview of 'The Drink' featuring Harry Connick Jr. The program delves into several high-profile legal proceedings, including the federal trial of Matthew Farwell for the death of Sandra Birchmore, the murder trial of Miguel Salguero Olivares, and the ongoing case of Naresh Bhatt in Virginia. Additionally, the episode covers the sentencing of Dwayne Keith Davis regarding the murder of Tupac Shakur, updates on a Houston man's flight to Italy, and a discussion on campus safety resources under the Clery Act. The episode concludes with a preview of an upcoming investigation into the murder of Kirby Carpenter.

15 Oct 2026
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Talking Dateline: Heartless

Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz discuss the disappearance of Talena Galloway in Oklahoma, examining the role of professional journalists and amateur internet sleuths in the investigation. The episode explores how online interest can generate leads while potentially complicating official investigations. The discussion delves into the motives behind Corey's actions, weighing theories of financial gain or interpersonal conflict against her claims of a platonic relationship with Talena. The hosts also address listener questions regarding the presence of a second person at the crime scene and the legal outcome of the case.

14 Oct 2026
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Heartless

This Dateline investigation delves into the mysterious 2020 disappearance of Talena Galloway, a widow from rural Oklahoma. The narrative traces the investigation from her final social media posts and the emergence of 'Talena's Army,' an amateur group of internet sleuths, to the discovery of unsettling details regarding her involvement in the Gorian subculture. The case takes a dark turn as investigators focus on Talena's roommate, Corey Bommely. Following evidence of fraud and suspicious connections to the location where Talena's remains were found in an Arkansas freezer, Corey was arrested. The episode explores the intense legal battle involving allegations of a calculated cover-up versus a defense theory of a frame-up orchestrated by a member of Talena's private community.

13 Oct 2026
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Preview: Brittney Griner on Before & After with Lester Holt

This episode features a preview of Lester Holt's podcast, Before and After, featuring an interview with WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner. Griner recounts her harrowing 293-day detention in Russia following the discovery of vape cartridges in her luggage, describing the brutal conditions of her imprisonment and her lack of basic necessities. The conversation also touches upon the prisoner swap involving arms dealer Victor Bout and the personal impact of being labeled as un-American upon her return to the United States. The episode also includes promotional segments for the documentary Kill Barry Print from producer Rachel Maddow, an episode of The Drink with Harry Connick Jr., and the upcoming NBC crime drama Line of Fire.

12 Oct 2026
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Crisis at Cornell. Husband on trial for missing wife's murder. Plus, "The Widower" documentary.

This episode of Glass Half Full features a series of news reports, beginning with an investigation into sexual assault allegations at Cornell University involving the Chi Phi fraternity and the legal complexities of consent laws in New York. The program also covers the murder trial of Naresh Bhatt and the sentencing of Caleb Flynn for the murder of his wife, Ashley. The episode concludes with a look behind the scenes of the Netflix documentary 'The Widower Till Death Do Us Part,' featuring an interview with investigative producer Dan Slepian regarding his long-term investigation into Thomas Randolph.

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