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Verdict watch in Navy optician's murder trial. Accused killer's ties to Zizians. Plus, AI scams.

Jul 9, 2026 · 33m

Summary

Dateline True Crime Weekly covers the verdict watch for Larry Miliete’s murder trial, where the defense argued reasonable doubt due to a missing body. The episode details new murder charges against Michelle Zyko for her parents’ deaths, linking her to the cult-like Zizians. Additionally, the show updates on the Karen Reed lawsuit, the Lynette Hooker disappearance, and warns about AI-powered social media scams.

Topics discussed

Intro and Capital One Bank Guy ad Dateline True Crime Weekly intro and docket Larry Miliete trial: Defense case and closing arguments Michelle Zyko, Zizians cult, and AI-obsessed group Karen Reed wrongful death lawsuit emergency hearing Lynette Hooker disappearance and Coast Guard boat seizure Barry Morphew murder trial delayed to 2027 AI-powered social media scams and deepfakes Outro, credits, and Odoo ad
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