Cases Making Headlines
Episodes covering the biggest ongoing investigations and trials.
Did cop kill pregnant mistress to silence his secret?
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A slain pregnant mistress and a sinister secret. Prosecutors claim that Matthew Farwell fatally strangled his paramour Sandra Birchmore when the expectant mother threatened to reveal the details of their illicit relationship, which allegedly started when she was just 15 years old. Neama Rahmani joins host Ana Garcia.
Yesterday
A Mother Vanishes: Inside the Bhatt Murder Trial
Two years after Mamta Kafle Bhatt vanished from her Virginia home, her husband, Naresh Bhatt, stands trial for her murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green speaks with WUSA9 reporter Katie Lusso about the prosecution's focus on Naresh's conflicting statements, the defense's strategy, and the domestic violence allegations at the center of this case.
Friday
Sandra Birchmore's alleged killer on trial. UNC student murder case. Plus, campus safety.
In Massachusetts, former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell is on trial for the alleged murder of 23-year-old pregnant teacher's aide Sandra Birchmore. His defense attorney says she died by suicide. In North Carolina, prosecutors are trying the man they say killed University of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth 14 years ago. Her roommate faces tough questions from the defense. In Dateline Round Up, updates in the case of Lee Gilley, the man accused of killing his pregnant wife and fleeing to Italy. And trial continues for Naresh Bhatt, accused of killing his wife in Northern Virginia. Plus, resources for students who experience crime on campus. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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