Murder in Apartment 12

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Nona Dirksmeyer is a young beauty queen. Smart and talented, her future is bright. But just days before her 20th birthday, Nona is murdered in her apartment. Police quickly decide their primary suspect is the young man who found her – her boyfriend, Kevin. After all, his bloody palm print is at the crime scene. Case closed? Not by a long shot. In Dateline’s latest original podcast series, Keith Morrison tells the story of three trials, two suspects, and one small town where things are not always what they seem. Listen to all episodes of Murder in Apartment 12 now completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com read less

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Murder in Apartment 12 is a true crime podcast about the death of Nona Dirksmeyer. What seems like crime fiction is the unbelievable story of a real-life murder. Dateline NBC produces this astonishing tale, narrated by journalist Keith Morrison. A boyfriend becomes a suspect, and the truth appears distorted. As the case attracts media attention, everyone has an opinion, but can it lead to a conviction?

Murder in Apartment 12 has a festive start. It's the countdown to Christmas in a little town in Arkansas. A schoolteacher reveals excitement as her son Kevin Jones prepares to attend a party as her date. The mood changes as listeners hear the 911 call that announces the murder of Nona.

On the way to the party, Kevin's mom notices that he appears anxious. He hasn't heard from his girlfriend. He starts contacting friends and family as he becomes more worried about her. Kevin decides to abandon the party to check on Nona at her house. Podcast listeners then hear Kevin describe entering her home and seeing his girlfriend face-down on the floor.

Each podcast episode reveals more about this murder mystery as the investigation begins. Kevin is the first suspect who must stand trial to determine his guilt or innocence. Detectives find another name to add to their list of suspects. A neighbor lives nearby and has a history of violence against women. Listeners hear from the detectives and those who knew Nona. The final episode reveals a terrifying encounter with a predator thirteen years later. How might this encounter relate to Nona's death?

Murder in Apartment 12 is an unbelievable story of murder and the search for the truth. At each stage of the podcast, another detail or discovery changes the story again. Will there ever be justice for Nona and her family?

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Introducing: Murder in Apartment 12

Introducing: Murder in Apartment 12

Nona Dirksmeyer is a young beauty queen. Smart and talented, her future is bright. But just days before her 20th birthday, Nona is murdered in her apartment. Police quickly decide their primary suspect is the young man who found her – her boyfriend, Kevin. After all, his bloody palm print is at the crime scene. Case closed? Not by a long shot. In Dateline’s latest original podcast series, Keith Morrison tells the story of three trials, two suspects, and one small town where things are not always what they seem.Follow now to get the latest episodes of ‘Murder in Apartment 12’ completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free listening: apple.co/datelinepremium

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Introducing: Murder in Apartment 12

Introducing: Murder in Apartment 12

Nona Dirksmeyer is a young beauty queen. Smart and talented, her future is bright. But just days before her 20th birthday, Nona is murdered in her apartment. Police quickly decide their primary suspect is the young man who found her – her boyfriend, Kevin. After all, his bloody palm print is at the crime scene. Case closed? Not by a long shot. In Dateline’s latest original podcast series, Keith Morrison tells the story of three trials, two suspects, and one small town where things are not always what they seem.Follow now to get the latest episodes of ‘Murder in Apartment 12’ completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free listening: apple.co/datelinepremium

1 - Death of a Beauty Queen

1 - Death of a Beauty Queen

The murder of 19-year-old Nona Dirksmeyer shakes the community of Russellville, Arkansas to its core.

2 - The Night of the Visitation

2 - The Night of the Visitation

Investigators focus on a man with Nona’s blood on his hands.

3 - The Talk of the Town

3 - The Talk of the Town

When police name a suspect, the court of public opinion all but convicts him.

A jury holds the fate of Nona’s boyfriend in its hands.

A new suspect says he has an alibi, but can he prove it?

6 - Another Night in December

6 - Another Night in December

Nearly 13 years to the day after Nona’s murder, a woman has a chilling encounter with a predator in the night.

Introducing: Murder in the Moonlight

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.

Dateline Presents: Murder in the Moonlight

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.