Alleged double murder at USF. A husband accused of hexes and murder. And "Allegedly,” the new true-crime video podcast.

Dateline NBC34mApril 30, 2026

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AI-Generated Summary

This episode of Dateline True Crime Weekly covers multiple high-profile cases, beginning with the alleged murder of two University of South Florida graduate students, Nahida Bristy and Jamil Lamone, whose disappearance sparked a major investigation. The suspect, 26-year-old Hisham Abu Garbiya, was arrested after investigators found his phone near the Howard-Frankland Bridge where Jamil’s body was discovered, along with incriminating evidence including a ChatGPT query about disposing of a body in a garbage bag. The case is marked by a lack of direct forensic evidence and a shifting narrative from the suspect. The episode then shifts to the trial of Larry Miette, a naval optician accused of murdering his wife Maya Miate, whose disappearance led to a five-year investigation. Prosecutors allege he used spellcasters to hex his wife in a desperate attempt to control her, with surveillance footage and circumstantial evidence forming the backbone of the case. Defense attorneys are challenging the prosecution’s integrity, seeking a new trial. The episode also covers the long-awaited plea of Jay Bryant in the 2002 murder of Run DMC’s Jam Master Jay, who admitted to being an accomplice. Finally, the podcast introduces 'Allegedly,' a new Netflix video podcast hosted by NBC’s Ellison Barber, which promises in-depth, documentary-style true crime storytelling with exclusive access to court documents and personal interviews. The episode closes with a preview of an upcoming Dateline special on the unsolved murder of a law student cracked by DNA evidence.

Key Takeaways
1

Hisham Abu Garbiya is accused of murdering two USF graduate students, with key evidence including a ChatGPT query about disposing of a body and phone location data.

2

Larry Miette is on trial for the murder of his wife Maya Miate, with prosecutors citing a history of abuse and the use of spellcasters to hex her.

3

Jay Bryant pleaded guilty to being an accomplice in the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay, admitting he opened the studio door for the killers.

4

The new Netflix podcast 'Allegedly' offers deep dives into true crime cases using court documents and expert interviews, starting with the Gaby Petito case.

5

Defense teams are challenging prosecution conduct in high-profile cases, potentially delaying trials by a year or more.

Chapters
0:00
2 min

Introduction and Podcast Teasers

Lester Holt introduces the episode with a brief segment promoting other NBC News podcasts, including Glass Half Full and The Drink, before transitioning into Dateline's main content.

1:40
5 min

The USF Double Murder Case

Three days before Jamil and Nahida disappeared, the suspect allegedly asked ChatGPT about putting a human in a black garbage bag and throwing them in a dumpster.

Highlight
6:40
7 min

The Maya Miate Murder Case

He allegedly asked whether Maya could be hexed in some way that would cause her harm. Essentially, he wanted to incapacitate her in some way so that she would be wholly dependent on him for care.

Highlight
13:20
7 min

The Jam Master Jay Murder Plea

I knew a gun was going to be used to shoot Jason Mazzell. I knew that what I was doing was wrong and a crime.

Highlight
20:00
7 min

The Reiner Family Murders

Jake Reiner, son of murdered Hollywood director Rob Reiner, shares a personal essay on Substack about the trauma of losing both parents to their younger brother Nick, who is accused of the killings.

High-Impact Quotes
I knew that what I was doing was wrong and a crime.
Jay Bryant2:08
Viral: 92.0
I knew a gun was going to be used to shoot Jason Mazzell. I knew that what I was doing was wrong and a crime.
Jay Bryant26:09
Viral: 92.0
If you need to dispose of a body, I will show up with a shovel. I mean, of course there's a huge question mark about when this was written.
Ellison Barber33:44
Viral: 90.0
Speakers

Host

Lester Holt

Guests

Jesse KirschMike DorfmanAlex LowrightEllison BarberAndrea
Topics Discussed
true crime investigation95%spells and hexes in criminal cases90%family murders and domestic violence88%digital evidence and AI in crime85%podcast storytelling and media coverage80%court documents and civil lawsuits75%missing persons cases70%media and public perception of crime65%
People & Brands

Larry Miette

person

15xNegative

Hisham Abu Garbiya

person

12xNegative

Dateline NBC

media

12xPositive

Maya Miate

person

10xNeutral

Ellison Barber

person

10xPositive

Jamil Lamone

person

9xNeutral

Gaby Petito

person

8xNeutral

Nahida Bristy

person

8xNeutral

Brian Laundrie

person

7xNegative

Jay Bryant

person

7xNeutral

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