

Dateline: The Smoking Gun
A hunt for clues as detectives relentlessly pursue critical evidence that cracks the case. Each investigation is packed with twists-false leads, wrong suspects, dead ends-until police finally uncover the smoking gun and arrive at justice.
Cast

Andrea Canning

Josh Mankiewicz
Investigative reporter
Seasons
Hosted by “Dateline‘s” Andrea Canning, “Dateline: The Smoking Gun” is a hunt for clues as detectives relentlessly pursue the critical piece of evidence that ultimately cracks the case. Each investigation is packed with twists – false leads, wrong suspects, dead ends – until police finally uncover the smoking gun and arrive at justice. Stories investigated this season include a disappearance involving a young film director, two prosecutors killed in a small Texas town, and a serial killer who must be stopped before the next victim is murdered.

E1In Cold Blood
Oct 3, 2024
When Kim Dorsey was found murdered in her bedroom, the chaotic crime scene left more questions than answers. A single out-of-place item would be the key to discovering the killer’s identity if investigators could find the evidence.

E2Vendetta
Oct 10, 2024
Three people were shot dead in a small Texas town, including two respected prosecutors. A clue that would connect the dots remained a mystery until an eagle-eyed investigator made a stunning discovery.

E3The Unusual Suspect
Oct 17, 2024
A cold-blooded serial killer was lurking in the woods, stalking his next victim. As Det. Bernie Nelson investigated, puzzling evidence led him to more questions until one clue helped crack the case wide open.
E4Deadly House of Cards
Oct 24, 2024
Det. Bill Clark was investigating a disappearance when a trail of clues led him to a young film director. Clark worried that the mystery was a hoax staged by a master storyteller. Turns out the script was much darker.
E5The watcher
Oct 31, 2024
Days after Lauren Giddings vanished, her body is discovered steps from her apartment.
E6A Dangerous Man
Nov 7, 2024
A murder exposes a tangled web extending from the Pacific Northwest to the North Dakota oil patch.
E7The Figure in The Garage
Nov 14, 2024
A beloved dad is murdered in his garage; evidence at the crime scene leaves a puzzle for police.
E812 Minutes on Elm Street
Nov 21, 2024
Storyline
A hunt for clues as detectives relentlessly pursue critical evidence that cracks the case. Each investigation is packed with twists-false leads, wrong suspects, dead ends-until police finally uncover the smoking gun and arrive at justice.
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