Discover true crime stories from The True Crime Original with compelling mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigation. All Dateline, all the time.

Dateline 24/7

When a wife calls 911 to report her husband has been shot on a country road in Texas, officers rush to the scene.

Dateline NBC

Out of the Darkness

Pamela Smart's husband is found murdered; police investigate and discover that Smart is keeping a big secret.

Deadly Secret

With breaking news and in-depth reporting on the day's biggest stories, NBC News NOW covers stories for the next generation of news consumers. 

NBC News Now

When a San Diego woman who is near death arrives at an emergency room, the FBI and local law enforcement are called in to try to solve a medical mystery and a horrific crime.

The Prussian Blue Mystery

When the death of a 59-year-old father is found to be unrelated to his ongoing health issues, police begin an investigation and question some of his family members.

The Secret Keepers

A Kentucky man is convicted of murdering his co-worker; the mystery is considered solved until a stunning disclosure years later turns the closed case upside down.

Return to the Early Shift

Two decades after a Jacksonville, Fla., woman goes missing, her son solves the mystery that haunted his childhood.

She Never Left

A successful businesswoman and mother of three is found shot in her office; the investigation into her death leaves a family divided.

Before Midnight

A dancer is murdered in her Virginia home; after interviewing a series of suspects, detectives realize the case is much more complicated than previously thought.

The Call

A mother in Pennsylvania disappears after co-workers see her leaving for lunch.

She Didn't Come Home

The father of an Alabama teenager calls the police after he returns home to find his son had thrown a party, leaving the place trashed; 11 minutes after the deputy leaves the house, another 911 call is placed reporting a shooting at the residence.

11 Minutes

Two young girls in Washington are snatched in broad daylight while riding their bikes; the case goes unsolved for decades, until a new detective with a local connection to the story tries to solve the mystery.

Evil Was Watching

When a young woman finds out that her boyfriend might have shot and killed a college football player out of revenge, she struggles with coming forward to officials, fearing she could lose her life.

The Motive

The essentials for national sports, news, and entertainment.

ENTERTAINMENT

The essentials, plus regional sports, MLB, NBA, college sports networks, and more.

CHOICE™

A full range of regional and national sports, news, entertainment, perfect for the whole family.

ULTIMATE

The most for TV lovers, popular premium networks included, plus regional and national sports.

PREMIER™

Enjoy ad-supported channels free of charge with MyFree DIRECTV.

MyFree DIRECTV

Popular entertainment channels. Includes Disney+, Hulu Bundle, and HBO Max Basic With Ads.

MyEntertainment

MyLocals

Add 10 additional Movie channels. Requires MyNews, MyEntertainment, MySports, or MyKids Base Pack.

MyCinema

MyNewsLocals

Add 9 additional Sports channels. Requires MySports Base Pack

MySportsExtra

Sports and broadcast networks. Includes ESPN Unlimited subscription.

MySports

Engaging channels for nonstop fun and learning made just for kids. Includes Disney+.

MyKids

Channels that focus on breaking news and information. Local channels included and vary by market.

MyNews

In-market Regional Sports Networks and National sports channels. Requires MySports base pack.

MyHomeTeam

60+ popular channels. Includes subscription to ViX Premium with ads!

MiEspanol

MÁS LATINO™

The ultimate bilingual TV package with live sports, news, entertainment, and 23 soccer leagues from 18 countries

ÓPTIMO MÁS™

MÁS ULTRA™

LO MÁXIMO™

Watch TV Networks, Shows and Movies | DIRECTV

The latest movies and must watch shows!

Watch Lanterns exclusively on HBO and the HBO Max app, included with an HBO Max subscription.

Data/messaging rates may apply for app download/usage. HBO Max subscription required.

Welcome to your ultimate entertainment destination. Watch new episodes of Lioness and more all in one network.

Watch exclusive originals like psychological thriller American Hostage, hit movies & more.

MGM+ is a trademark of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Lion Corp. All copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights are the property of their respective owners.

Watch visionary original series like Outlander, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, Spartacus: House of Ashur, Power Book, BMF and much more.

Watch Hollywood hits like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Black Adam, and more.

Compelling mysteries, powerful documentaries, in-depth investigations.

auxCol1

footer-common

helpCenterInfo

legal

business

options

footer-social

footer

footer-utility

auth

lightLogo

logo

recog

search

unauth

The homicide of private first class soldier and young mother Karlyn Ramirez; a glimpse into the FBI's crime lab and an in-depth look at how multiple agencies uncovered a plot that spanned several states and prompted suspicions of espionage.

S27 E14 | The Alibi