Spellcasting evidence, UNC legal twists, and how cars can crack a case
This preview-based episode appears to span several active and high-profile cases, from unusual testimony in the Larry Millete trial to new defense questions in the Faith Hedgepeth murder case. It also promises a practical forensic angle on how vehicle evidence can help investigators.
**Preview based on the published show notes:** this episode looks like a mix of courtroom updates, case roundup coverage, and forensic insight rather than a single deep dive. The most unusual segment centers on San Diego, where a spellcaster is set to testify about the kinds of spells accused killer Larry Millete allegedly purchased in the weeks before Maya Millete’s murder. If you follow cases where prosecutors and defense teams battle over unconventional evidence, that alone may make this episode worth a listen. The show also turns to North Carolina, where a defense filing in the murder case of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth reportedly raises questions about her roommate. Based on the notes, listeners can expect legal maneuvering and fresh angles in a case that has drawn long-running public attention. There’s also a **Dateline Round Up** segment covering emotional sentencing hearings involving convicted Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann and Utah mother Tracey Grist, who was convicted of masterminding her son-in-law’s murder. The notes suggest these portions focus on the impact and outcome of the hearings. Finally, the episode adds a more nuts-and-bolts true-crime element: a veteran crime scene investigator explains how tire treads and even trash left in a car can become important clues. If you like episodes that balance headline cases with investigative technique, this one seems designed to offer both.
About this episode
<p>In San Diego, a spellcaster testifies about the types of spells accused killer Larry Millete bought in the weeks before his wife Maya's murder. In North Carolina, a defense filing in the murder case of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth raises questions about her roommate. In Dateline Round Up, emotional sentencing hearings for convicted Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann and Utah mother Tracey Grist, who is convicted of masterminding her son-in-law's murder. Plus, a veteran crime scene investigator explains how tire treads and trash left behind in a car can help catch a killer. </p> <p> Find out more about the cases covered each week here: <a href="http://www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>