Dateline NBC “Safari Story” July 19 2025 Recap & Preview

Dateline NBC returns Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 9/8c with a chilling episode titled Safari Story, reported by Andrea Canning. The broadcast revisits a high-profile case that began with a luxury hunting trip in Zambia’s Kafue National Park and ended with an unexplained gunshot—and a deadly mystery.

Dr. Larry Rudolph, a wealthy Pittsburgh dentist, and his wife, Bianca, were experienced travelers and avid big-game hunters. But in October 2016, their safari turned tragic when Bianca was fatally shot inside the couple’s cabin. At first, it was reported as a tragic accident—a misfire while packing a shotgun after a morning hunt. But over time, investigators in the U.S. began to question the story and what really happened that morning in Zambia.

As the episode reveals, Bianca’s death sparked a federal investigation that would span years and continents. What emerged was a story of wealth, betrayal, and a possible murder-for-hire scheme. Authorities uncovered financial secrets, multiple affairs, and a potential motive that cast doubt on Larry Rudolph’s version of events.

Safari Story includes exclusive interviews, court updates, and insight into a complex case that left Bianca’s friends and family searching for justice. Andrea Canning guides viewers through the twists and turns, from the African bush to a federal courtroom in Colorado, where the truth finally came to light.

Tune in Saturday night on NBC, or stream the episode the next day on Peacock.