Alleged eye drop murder. A divorce attorney on trial. Plus, criminal investigations at sea.

September 17, 2026

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Alleged eye drop murder, a divorce attorney on trial, and criminal investigations at sea

This week's episode of Dateline True Crime Weekly covers multiple developing cases, from a former paramedic accused of poisoning his wife with a chemical found in eye drops to a Cleveland murder trial that finally moved to jury selection after years of delays. The roundup also includes updates on the Lindsey Clancy mistrial, a new lawsuit in the singer David case, and an inside look at how the Coast Guard Investigative Service handles crimes committed on the water.

The eye drop poisoning case and its bizarre aftermath

The episode opens with a case out of North Carolina that producer Marissa Meyer describes as involving "one of the most bizarre set of charges" she has ever seen. In September 2018, 32-year-old preschool teacher Stacey Hunsaker died suddenly at home. Her husband Joshua, a flight paramedic, found her not breathing, and she died from cardiac arrest. There was no autopsy at Joshua's request, and Stacey's remains were cremated.

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What you'll learn

1 (01:00) **Episode Open & Andrea's Docket** - Andrea Canning introduces the episode and previews the day's stories: the eye-drop murder case, the Gregory Moore trial, the David/Lindsey Clancy updates, and crimes at sea.
2 (02:30) **The Eye Drop Murder Case: Background** - The story of Stacey Hunsaker's 2018 death is introduced; her husband, paramedic Joshua Hunsaker, is accused of poisoning her with a chemical found in eye drops.
3 (04:59) **The Eye Drop Murder Case: Investigation & Charges** - The investigation began after Stacey's mother contacted the North Carolina Department of Insurance, suspicious of the circumstances and a $200,000 life insurance payout.
4 (08:19) **The Eye Drop Murder Case: Bizarre Twists** - Since his arrest, Joshua Hunsaker has faced a series of other charges, including arson, faking his own kidnapping, and allegedly poisoning his daughter.
5 (10:44) **The Eye Drop Murder Case: Trial Delay** - Joshua Hunsaker's murder trial, set to begin last week, was delayed and will likely be rescheduled for January 2027.
6 (13:10) **Gregory Moore Trial: Background & Last Day** - The trial of attorney Gregory Moore, accused of murdering his client Elisa Sherman in 2013, is underway after a 12-year wait.
7 (16:35) **Gregory Moore Trial: Defense Arguments** - The defense argues the 12-year delay has made a fair trial impossible, citing lost evidence and deceased witnesses, including Elisa's estranged husband.

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Show Notes

In North Carolina, Joshua Hunsucker is accused of killing his wife, Stacy, by poisoning her with eye drops in 2019. He now faces new charges including witness intimidation. In Ohio, divorce attorney Gregory Moore heads to trial for allegedly murdering his client Aliza Sherman in 2013. Prosecutors say Moore fatally stabbed her because he was not prepared to take her case to trial. In Dateline Round Up, controversy continues in the case of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who says she killed her three children while suffering from postpartum psychosis. Singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, faces a civil lawsuit for allegedly killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Updates in the case of Nick Reiner, accused of murdering his parents, Hollywood director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner. Plus, a Coast Guard special agent breaks down how crime scene investigations work on a boat.

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