A star defense witness takes the stand. The Zizians' leader in court. And a new scam called pig butchering.

Monica Sementilli's former lover takes the stand for the defense in her murder trial. The leader of an alleged vegan cult known as the Zizians will be in court next week. Plus, a new scam known as pig butchering.

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A weekly news podcast for the true crime junkie, from the true crime experts you’ve come to trust. Every Thursday Dateline correspondent Andrea Canning and her guests dive into the biggest crime stories of the week, bringing you the latest on trials and investigations around the country. Whether she’s talking to reporters fresh from the courthouse, NBC News legal analysts or a Dateline team in the field, she’s got fresh insights and behind-the-scenes scoops. Stay up to date and in the know with Andrea and her guests as they listen in on court proceedings, swap story tips and dissect cases. And you never know when Josh Mankiewicz or Keith Morrison might drop in.