Episode 280 · 30 min · Dateline NBC

Talking Dateline: The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter

Published Oct 21, 2026by NBC NewsTrue crime

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Blayne Alexander joins Andrea Canning to discuss her episode, “The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter,” about a Mississippi businessman and father of two who was shot to death outside his home in November 2022. Blayne and Andrea explore the complicated family dynamics revealed in the episode, the evidence that led to a murder conviction, and the challenges of securing Andrea’s prison phone interview with the killer. Plus, Andrea shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with Carolyn Aguayo, one of the killer’s daughters. Producer Rachel White and senior producer Allison Orr answer your questions from social media. Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at ([redacted]. Your question could be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode of “The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter”: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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