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The Girl in the Blue Mustang

True Crime

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

Location:

United States

Genres:

True Crime

Description:

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

Language:

English


Episodes
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Introducing: Murder in the Moonlight

2/10/2025
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.

Duration:00:02:51

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6 - Finding John Doe

4/11/2023
A big decision. New theories. And a mystery man revealed.

Duration:00:36:49

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5 - Revelations

4/4/2023
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.

Duration:00:30:59

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4 - One Buzz. Then Another.

3/28/2023
After three trials, a verdict. But a Dateline viewer could change everything…

Duration:00:35:34

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3 - Like a Voice from the Grave

3/21/2023
A retired sheriff’s deputy sees Michelle O’Keefe’s smiling face on a billboard and asks to join the investigation.

Duration:00:37:06

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2 - The Man Who Knew Too Much

3/14/2023
Police investigating Michelle O’Keefe’s murder encounter a talkative witness. Maybe too talkative.

Duration:00:32:35

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1 - Michelle’s Last Day

3/14/2023
She loved her shiny blue Mustang. Then it became a crime scene.

Duration:00:29:35

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Introducing: The Girl in the Blue Mustang

3/2/2023
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

Duration:00:01:56