The Girl in the Blue Mustang

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The Girl in the Blue Mustang

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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

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    1 - Michelle’s Last Day

    She loved her shiny blue Mustang. Then it became a crime scene.

    30 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    2 - The Man Who Knew Too Much

    Police investigating Michelle O’Keefe’s murder encounter a talkative witness. Maybe too talkative.

    33 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    3 - Like a Voice from the Grave

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

    37 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    4 - One Buzz. Then Another.

    After three trials, a verdict. But a Dateline viewer could change everything…

    36 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    5 - Revelations

    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.

    31 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    6 - Finding John Doe

    A big decision. New theories. And a mystery man revealed.

    37 min

  7. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introducing: The Girl in the Blue Mustang

    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

    2 min

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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

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  • Channel
    Dateline NBC
  • Creator
    NBC News
  • Episodes
    7
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 NBCUniversal Media LLC, all rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Girl in the Blue Mustang
  • Provider
    NBCUniversal Media, LLC

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