The Girl in the Blue Mustang

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The Girl in the Blue Mustang

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When 18-year-old Michelle O’Keefe is found murdered in her shiny new blue Mustang in a California park and ride, investigators encounter a confusing crime scene and a witness who seems to know too much. In Dateline’s latest original podcast series, Keith Morrison takes us to the High Desert outside Los Angeles for a story featuring twists, turns and a sharp-eyed Dateline viewer who steers the case in an entirely new direction. Listen to all episodes of The Girl in the Blue Mustang now completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    1 - Michelle’s Last Day

    She loved her shiny blue Mustang. Then it became a crime scene.

    30 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    2 - The Man Who Knew Too Much

    Police investigating Michelle O’Keefe’s murder encounter a talkative witness. Maybe too talkative.

    33 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    3 - Like a Voice from the Grave

    A retired sheriff’s deputy sees Michelle O’Keefe’s smiling face on a billboard and asks to join the investigation.

    37 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    4 - One Buzz. Then Another.

    After three trials, a verdict. But a Dateline viewer could change everything…

    36 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    5 - Revelations

    An attorney and his son undertake a new review of the evidence in Michelle’s murder and get a surprise opportunity to make their case to prosecutors.

    31 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    6 - Finding John Doe

    A big decision. New theories. And a mystery man revealed.

    37 min

  7. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introducing: The Girl in the Blue Mustang

    When 18-year-old Michelle O’Keefe is found murdered in her shiny new blue Mustang in a California park and ride, investigators encounter a confusing crime scene and a witness who seems to know too much. In Dateline’s latest original podcast series, Keith Morrison takes us to the High Desert outside Los Angeles for a story featuring twists, turns and a sharp-eyed Dateline viewer who steers the case in an entirely new direction. Follow now to get the latest episodes of The Girl in the Blue Mustang each week completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free listening: apple.co/datelinepremium

    2 min
  8. Introducing: Murder in the Moonlight

    BONUS

    Introducing: Murder in the Moonlight

    Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Murder in the Moonlight, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison. In this podcast, Keith Morrison takes listeners to a quiet farmhouse on America’s Great Plains, where Sharmon and Wayne Stock have just celebrated Easter with their big, loving family. That night, under a pale moon, the couple is shot to death in their bedroom. The investigation includes four suspects, spans three states, and comes down to a single shiny clue: A gold ring found at the scene of the crime. Follow now to get the first two episodes on Monday, February 17th completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com to hear the first two episodes now. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to subsequent episodes.

    3 min
  9. Dateline Presents: Murder in the Moonlight

    BONUS

    Dateline Presents: Murder in the Moonlight

    Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, Murder in the Moonlight. In this podcast, Keith Morrison takes listeners to a quiet farmhouse on America’s Great Plains, where Sharmon and Wayne Stock have just celebrated Easter with their big, loving family. That night, under a pale moon, the couple is shot to death in their bedroom. The investigation includes four suspects, spans three states, and comes down to a single shiny clue: A gold ring found at the scene of the crime. If you like what you hear, just search Murder in the Moonlight to listen to the first two episodes now, completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers get early access to new episodes and can listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free.

    3 min

Trailer

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When 18-year-old Michelle O’Keefe is found murdered in her shiny new blue Mustang in a California park and ride, investigators encounter a confusing crime scene and a witness who seems to know too much. In Dateline’s latest original podcast series, Keith Morrison takes us to the High Desert outside Los Angeles for a story featuring twists, turns and a sharp-eyed Dateline viewer who steers the case in an entirely new direction. Listen to all episodes of The Girl in the Blue Mustang now completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com

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  • Channel
    Dateline NBC
  • Creator
    NBC News
  • Episodes
    9
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 NBCUniversal Media LLC, all rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Girl in the Blue Mustang
  • Provider
    NBCUniversal Media, LLC

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