Andrea Canning

The judge prepares to deliver his verdict.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime case.

Who's ready for some football?

We're going to get this party started.

Hey everyone, it's Andrea Canning.

Happy New Year.

You are listening to Dateline True Crime Weekly.

It's January 1st, 2026, the start of a new year in courtrooms across the country.

So this week, we're going to tell you about some cases we'll be paying close attention to this year.

Is this going to throw a wrench in the whole trial?

Is it going to be delayed?

Welcome to Dateline True Crime Weekly's Look Ahead 2026.

Here's what's on our docket.

In Utah, Corey Richens, the woman who wrote a children's book about grief before being accused of fatally poisoning her husband, prepares for trial.

And she's adamant about her innocence.

I'm anxious to get to trial, and I'm ready to get this one heck of a fight.

In Dateline Roundup, we've got a rundown of upcoming trials to watch out for.

From the trial of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to Brendan Banfield, the IRS agent accused of murdering his wife with the help of the family au pair.

Plus, a troubling new trend.

Thieves are going high-tech.