Spellcaster testifies at murder trial. Legal fireworks in UNC student murder. Plus, cars and crime.

This episode of Dateline True Crime Weekly covers the trial of Larry Millete, who is accused of murdering his wife Maya and allegedly hired an online spell caster named Frank Peavy to keep her. It also previews courtroom updates on the sentencing of Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann and Utah mother Tracy Grist.

Host Andrea Canning and reporter Alexis Rivas discuss the bizarre spellcasting evidence presented in the murder trial of Larry Millete. The prosecution highlights Larry's numerous spell requests to control and harm his missing wife, Maya, while the defense focuses on her affair with coworker Jamie Laird.

Dateline producer Mike Nardi joins host Andrea Canning to discuss the latest legal developments in the 2012 murder of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth. They examine the background of suspect Miguel Salgero-Olivares and a provocative pretrial motion filed by his defense questioning the timeline and actions of Faith's roommate, Karina Rosario.

The defense in a North Carolina murder trial seeks to introduce alternative suspect theories involving the victim's roommate, Karina, and questions the timeline of Faith's death. Meanwhile, the prosecution pushes back against these claims, and upcoming Dateline segments highlight other high-profile criminal cases.

Rex Heuermann is sentenced to life without parole for the Gilgo Beach serial killings, with emotional statements from the victims' families and sharp words from the judge. Additionally, Tracey Grist is sentenced in Utah for masterminding the murder of her son-in-law, Matthew Restelli.

This segment covers the emotional sentencing of Tracey Grist for her role in a custody-related murder conspiracy. It then transitions to a discussion on the critical role vehicles play in criminal investigations, featuring insights from forensic expert Dr. Mike McCutcheon.

Host Andrea Canning discusses vehicle forensics with Dr. Mike McCutcheon, highlighting how digital and physical evidence are used to track crime scenes. She also previews upcoming Dateline episodes and podcasts, including Keith Morrison's new series on the murder of Mickey Costanzo.