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[Dateline True Crime Weekly: Investigation Updates and New Investigative Perspectives]-[Alleged double murder at USF. A husband accused of hexes and murder. And "Allegedly,” the new true-crime video podcast.]

Dateline NBC · B2 · 2026-04-30

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Investigation into the Disappearance of USF Graduate Students

The most urgent case discussed is the tragic disappearance of two University of South Florida doctoral students, Nahida Bristi and Jameel Lamone. Both 27, they vanished in mid-April, with Jameel’s body later discovered on the Howard Frankland Bridge. Prosecutors allege that their roommate, 26-year-old Hisham Abu Garbia, is responsible for the murders. Key evidence includes "substantial blood evidence" found in their shared apartment and a chilling digital trail. Prosecutors revealed that three days prior to the disappearance, the suspect allegedly used ChatGPT to ask about "putting a human in a black garbage bag and throwing them in a dumpster." When the chatbot flagged the query as dangerous, the suspect reportedly replied, "how would they find out?" Hisham has denied involvement and has yet to enter a plea, though his mother noted a history of the suspect "struggling to manage his anger."

The Trial of Larry Miette: A Case of Spells and Suspicion

In Chula Vista, California, Larry Miette is heading to trial for the alleged murder of his wife, Maya Miette, who vanished five years ago. Despite the absence of a body, prosecutors have built a case based on circumstantial evidence and a history of marital strain. Investigators claim Larry was obsessed with controlling Maya, even planting a cell phone in her car and paying "hundreds of dollars for dozens of these types of spells or hexes" to incapacitate her or force her to stay. Surveillance footage from the night she disappeared captured "nine loud banging sounds" near their home, though the FBI could not definitively link these to gunshots. The defense has recently filed a motion accusing the prosecution of misconduct, seeking to replace the legal team due to alleged "false testimony" elicited during preliminary hearings.

Updates on High-Profile True Crime Cases

  • The Reiner Homicides: Jake Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner and producer Michelle Singer, recently broke his silence via a Substack essay regarding his parents' stabbing deaths. He described the event as his "living nightmare" and called for "love and compassion" without explicitly naming his brother, Nick, who is the alleged perpetrator.
  • The Murder of Jam Master Jay: In a surprising development in the 2002 murder of the Run-DMC star, defendant Jay Bryant pleaded guilty to being an accomplice. Bryant admitted to the judge, "I helped them kill Jason Mizzell," and acknowledged, "I knew that what I was doing was wrong and a crime."
  • Paul Canero Conviction: A New Jersey businessman convicted of a quadruple homicide involving his brother’s family unsuccessfully attempted to challenge his trial’s fairness, claiming the judge was "impatient, critical and hostile towards the defense." The judge rejected these claims, and sentencing is scheduled for May 19th.

The Launch of 'Allegedly' on Netflix

NBC’s Alison Barber introduced her new video podcast, Allegedly, which seeks to move beyond sensationalism by providing "accurate and thoughtful" deep dives into high-profile cases. The premiere episode examines the murder of Gabby Petito, utilizing newly uncovered depositions and civil lawsuit records. A particularly haunting piece of evidence discussed is a letter allegedly written by Brian Laundrie’s mother, which contained disturbing "jokey" references to "disposing of a body." Barber emphasizes that the podcast format allows viewers to see the "court documents" firsthand, turning the investigative process into a transparent, three-dimensional experience for the audience.

🎯Key Sentences

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We definitely have a family divided.
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here's what's on our docket.
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siblings would not just go vanish without telling anybody.
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began to raise red flags, we understand.
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effectively like she just left in the middle of the workday
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📝Key Phrases

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catch up on
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taken into custody
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bring us up to speed
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raise red flags
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wind up becoming
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📖 Transcript

Good morning.
You are listening to the Dateline Story Meeting.
Josh Flagness, Josh Minkowitz.
Our producers are catching up on breaking crime news.
The ambulance driver thought he was just torn up about his son dying.
The local police are now, I think, more on this case.

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