Lester Holt

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Appears On

Dateline NBC The Moth Dateline Originals

Episode Appearances

Dateline NBC · Apr 16, 2026

A wife goes missing in the Bahamas. Utah mom's alleged plot to kill son-in-law. Plus, crimes abroad.

“Primary host anchoring Dateline True Crime Weekly episode and conducting interviews”

International Crime Investigation ProceduresMissing Persons Cases at SeaFamily Murder Conspiracies

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Dateline NBC · Apr 1, 2026

The Secret Life of the Homecoming Queen

“Dateline NBC host introducing the episode”

Murder Investigation TechniquesInfidelity and Marital BreakdownReligious Community Hypocrisy

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Dateline NBC · Mar 17, 2026

Take Two

“Anchor who introduced the episode”

Murder-for-hire conspiracy and solicitationUndercover law enforcement operationsDomestic violence and spousal abuse

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Dateline NBC · Mar 12, 2026

Kouri Richins' ex-lover gets emotional. Twist in Microsoft employee's murder case. Plus, Josh Mankiewicz.

“Host of Dateline True Crime Weekly podcast episode.”

Fentanyl poisoning and life insurance fraudMurder-for-hire investigations and witness testimonyDigital evidence and text message analysis in criminal trials

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Dateline NBC · Mar 4, 2026

Talking Dateline: Malice

“NBC News anchor and Dateline host leading discussion of "Malice" episode with producers”

Coroner vs. Medical Examiner SystemsRural Law Enforcement Investigation StandardsSuicide vs. Homicide Determination Procedures

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The Moth · Jan 27, 2026

Truth and Consequences: The Moth Radio Hour

“Newscaster whose 48-hour Angola State Penitentiary special made Brad's biological father a real person to him”

DNA Testing and Ancestry DiscoveryAdoption and Family IdentityCriminal Justice and Parole Reform

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Dateline Originals · Jan 15, 2026

The Last Appeal - Ep. 1: Nikki

“NBC News anchor and host of The Last Appeal podcast investigating Robert Robertson's case and questioning the evidence”

Capital punishment and execution appealsShaken baby syndrome medical evidence reliabilityChild abuse investigations and diagnosis

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Dateline Originals · Jan 15, 2026

The Last Appeal - Ep. 2: “I’m Astonished”

“Host and narrator of 'The Last Appeal' podcast series examining Robert Robertson's case and capital punishment.”

Shaken Baby Syndrome ConvictionsDeath Penalty Appeals and Post-Conviction ReliefJunk Science in Criminal Justice

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Dateline Originals · Jan 15, 2026

The Last Appeal - Ep. 4: The Reckoning

“Host of 'The Last Appeal' podcast series investigating Robert Robertson's capital case”

Shaken Baby Syndrome Scientific ValidityCapital Punishment and Wrongful ConvictionsJudicial Bias in Capital Cases

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Dateline Originals · Jan 15, 2026

The Last Appeal - Ep. 3: A Date to Die

“NBC News anchor and host of 'The Last Appeal' podcast series covering Robertson's case”

Shaken Baby Syndrome Science DiscreditationWrongful Conviction in Capital CasesEvidence Preservation and Discovery Failures

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