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Lindsay Clancy’s defense. Luigi Mangione’s bombshell courtroom confession. Plus, ghost guns.

Aug 20, 2026 · 35m

Summary

Andrea Canning hosts this episode of Dateline True Crime Weekly, covering Luigi Mangione’s federal guilty plea in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting and the resulting double jeopardy debate. The show examines the trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children, featuring defense testimony on postpartum psychosis. Additionally, the podcast updates listeners on Alec Murdoch’s retrial, the murder trial of Jared Bridigan’s ex-wife’s husband, and explains the investigative challenges of ghost guns.

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Intro and Advertisements Episode Overview: Mangione, Murdoch, and Bridigan Lindsay Clancy Trial: Prosecution Rests Defense Witness: Co-worker Margaret Hamp Family Testimony: Sister and Mother on Mental Health Mother Reveals Lindsay's Thoughts of Harming Children Mother-in-Law Testifies on Lindsay's Search for Help Juror Demographics and Trial Dynamics Ads and Transition to Luigi Mangione Case Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Stalking Charges Double Jeopardy Motion and Legal Strategy Mangione's Admission and Sentencing Timeline Dateline Roundup Intro and Ads Alec Murdoch Retrial: Venue and Testimony Rulings Jared Bridigan Murder Trial Begins Ghost Guns: 3D Printed Firearms and Investigation Outro, Credits, and Final Ads
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