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Prosecutors' love triangle theory. Youth pastor accused of wife's murder. Plus, June Diane Raphael.

Jul 2, 2026 · 32m

Summary

Dateline True Crime Weekly covers the murder trial of Navy optician Larry Miliete, featuring testimony from his wife’s lover’s spouse. The episode details the arrest and subsequent suicide of former youth pastor David Vandermeer, accused of murdering his wife on a Zion National Park hike. Updates include court proceedings for Luigi Mangione and Alec Murdoch, and the death of con man Nicholas Aliverdian. Actress June Diane Raphael joins to discuss her new Legally Blonde prequel series and favorite true crime cases.

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Intro and Monday.com Ad Dateline Intro and Case Previews Larry Miliete Trial: The Affair and Patricia Laird David Vandermeer: Youth Pastor Accused of Murder Dateline Roundup and Ads Alec Murdoch's Conviction Overturned Luigi Mangione Court Appearance Nicholas Aliverdian Dies in Prison Interview with June Diane Raphael Outro and Credits
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