The Thing About Helen & Olga

The Thing About Helen & Olga

Helen and Olga are kindly old ladies who open their hearts and wallets to down-and-out men in Los Angeles. In a city named for angels, the two women seem heaven-sent. After one of the men is killed by a hit-and-run driver -- and then another suffers the same fate -- investigators uncover a horrifying and twisted plot that stuns even the most seasoned detectives. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you can enjoy The Thing About Helen & Olga ad-free.

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November 5, 2021 2 mins

Helen and Olga are kindly old ladies who open their hearts and wallets to down-and-out men in Los Angeles. In a city named for angels, the two women seem heaven-sent.  After one of the men is killed by a hit-and-run driver -- and then another suffers the same fate -- investigators uncover a horrifying and twisted plot that stuns even the most seasoned detectives. All six episodes of this chilling podcast from Keith Morrison and Dat...

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Helen and Olga are on a mission to help homeless men in Los Angeles, when tragedy strikes. Twice.

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November 16, 2021 32 mins

An insurance investigator’s hunch leads law enforcement to assign a task force to tail two little old ladies.

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November 16, 2021 37 mins

The Granny Task Force conducts simultaneous early-morning raids at the homes of Helen and Olga.

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November 16, 2021 34 mins

Detectives leave Helen and Olga alone together in a room wired for sound. Old resentments boil over.

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November 16, 2021 28 mins

The investigation goes into high gear with the discovery of the murder weapon.

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November 16, 2021 38 mins

Fireworks and finger pointing in court as two little old ladies do whatever it takes to beat a murder rap.

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