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Bombshell witness at American Idol murder trial. Lindsay Clancy back in court. Plus, Cornell lawsuit.

Oct 1, 2026 · 36m

Summary

Dateline NBC covers the guilty verdict in the murder trial of former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn, who killed his wife to be with his lover. The episode also revisits the Delphi double murder case, where Richard Allen's lawyers seek a new trial based on coerced confessions. Additionally, it details the reopening of a sexual assault investigation at Cornell University and features a segment on how police canines detect scents and emotions at crime scenes.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Capital One and McDonald's Introduction and episode docket Caleb Flynn murder trial verdict and testimony Promos: Kill Berry documentary and election show Delphi double murder appeal hearing Lindsay Clancy retrial motions and double jeopardy Cornell University sexual assault investigation How police dogs help solve crimes Outro, credits, and IXL sponsorship
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