Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum is joined by investigative journalist Angeline Hartmann, along with Kevin Verville Sr. and Angelica Ramsey. Together, they revisit the unsolved 1980 kidnapping of newborn Kevin Verville Jr., taken at 17 days old from off-base military housing near Camp Pendleton by a woman posing as a social worker. For more than 45 years, the Verville family has never stopped searching for Kevin, who they believe has no idea he was ever taken. They believe someone listening today could recognize Kevin, help identify the woman responsible, and finally reconnect him with his family. Watch Kevin’s Story from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20MNq579m3k Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl McCollum introduces Angeline Hartmann and the podcast investigation that helped identify six-year-old William DaShawn Hamilton (5:30) The tip that identified a child John Doe more than 20 years after his remains were found (9:30) How Angeline brought the kidnapping of Kevin Verville Jr. to Sheryl (11:00) Kevin Verville Sr. and Angelica Ramsey join the podcast to discuss their missing son and brother, Kevin Verville Jr. (12:00) A woman posing as a social worker gains the family’s trust through a fake assistance program● (16:15) Kevin Sr. recalls the ruse that got his wife out of the car moments before the suspect drove away with their newborn (19:00) The distinctive hand tattoo investigators hope someone will recognize (22:15) Angelica explains why age progression, DNA databases, and public awareness remain critical to finding Kevin Jr. (26:15) Why renewed public interest in infant abduction cases could help generate new leads (27:45) Why investigators believe Kevin Jr. was deliberately targeted (32:15) How the suspect entered the off-base military housing complex without passing the vehicle checkpoint (34:15) Angeline and Sheryl confront the victim-blaming Kevin Jr. ’s parents faced after the abduction (36:15) Cultural background, small-town trust, and how the suspect exploited the family’s openness (37:15) Why Kevin Jr. may have grown up under another identity without knowing he was abducted (39:00) How listeners can share Kevin Jr. ’s age progression and help identify both Kevin Jr. and the woman who took him Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. --- Angeline Hartmann is the Director of Communication for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and an award-winning investigative journalist. She previously worked with America’s Most Wanted and hosts the Inside Crime with Angeline Hartmann podcast. Kevin Verville Sr. is the father of Kevin Verville Jr., abducted at 17 days old from off-base military housing near Camp Pendleton on July 1, 1980. Angelica Ramsey is the sister of Kevin Verville Jr., born after his abduction. She advocates for his case, sharing his age progression image and searching for the brother she has never met. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, is available now wherever books are sold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A beloved grandmother hospitalized after a sniper opened fire while she distributed food to her community in Georgia. Texas pediatric dentist arrested after allegedly administering a lethal overdose of sedatives that killed a four-year-old girl during a routine tongue-tie procedure. Jailed Virginia martial arts instructor claims he was 'showing mercy' after a viral video captured a pursuing police officer dodge his spinning kick and tackle him to the ground. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake Reiner has made his first public appearances since the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele. He attended the red carpet premiere of HBO's Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.   The murders of Michele and Rob Reiner happened after the pair leave Conan O'Brien's party without their son after his off-putting behavior, like wearing a hoodie to a formal event and interrupting Bill Hader’s private conversation, leads to an embarrassing public row. Reiner, however, doesn’t make his own way to Brentwood. Instead, he pops up in Santa Monica at 4 a.m. Sunday morning, checking into The Pierside hotel. Desk staff don’t notice anything off about Reiner’s appearance, but the next morning, housekeepers find sheets covering the windows, and blood all over Reiner’s bedding and shower. The Reiners’ troubles with their middle child have been bubbling to a head for months. Every photo of the family from the September premiere of Rob’s latest film, "Spinal Tap: The End Continues," picture the 32-year-old sporting a deep scowl. By November, Nick Reiner moves back into his parents’ guest house, which he’s trashed on multiple occasions, leading up to a blowout fight the day after Thanksgiving that left Michele “at her wits’ end.”  Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty.  Joining Nancy Grace: Philip Dubé - Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law; Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy; X: PhilipCDube, IG: PhilipDube, YouTube: PhilipDube3922 Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLivee  Scott Eicher - A founding member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T); Historical Cellular Analysis Expert; Former FBI agent of 22 years; Former Police Officer and Homicide Detective with Norfolk Virginia Police Dept. having served 12 years; Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis handling Criminal, Defense and Civil Cases Rob Shuter - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, Author of Newly-released Novel “It Started With A Whisper;" Former Publicist of Sean Combs; IG: @naughtygossip Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast, "Mayhem in the Morgue," and Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) Kayla Brantley - Reporter-At-Large for DailyMail.com and Host of DailyMail’s Podcast: 'The Trial of Diddy;' X: @_KaylaBrantley, Instagram: @KaylaBrantley Sydney Sumner - Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fake German heiress Anna Sorokin conned her way into Manhattan society. Posing as Anna Delvey, a German heiress, she swindled banks, hotels, and friends out of more than $200,000. She forged checks to get money from banks and charmed people into paying for extravagant meals and travel. Sorokin was convicted on a handful of grand larceny and theft of services charges. After serving her time, the 31-year-old was released from prison and is now fighting against deportation, but her may have run out.  Homeland Security is speaking out saying, "We look forward to sending her home soon."    Initially after her release, Sorokin landed a deal with Netflix for the rights to her life story, then began selling her artwork, and took her turn on Dancing With The Stars.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Wendy Patrick: Trial Attorney & Author of “Red Flags” Jeff Cortese: Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent Dr. William July: Psychologist John Lemley: CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyrassa Cacique Williams, 19, is last seen at the Stoneybrook Apartments in Greenboro, North Carolina. She tells family she is going to meet a friend and will be back in about an hour.  She isn't.   Investigators believe Williams had gone to meet an ex‑boyfriend.  He admitted to being with her in his vehicle for about 30 minutes, but she left the car and began walking toward her grandmother’s apartment.  Her phone stopped working shortly after.  If you have information about Tyarra Williams, contact the Greensboro Police Department at 336‑373‑2222 or Crime Stoppers Joining Nancy Grace Today: Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security   Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Michelle Stebic, a 37‑year‑old mother of two disappears on April 30, 2007.   She was last seen at her Illinois home, where she had been living with her husband, Craig Stebic. The pair have a strained relationship and a pending divorce. She said he was “unnecessarily relentless, cruel, inconsiderate, domineering, and verbally abusive, and she was afraid of him.”   The day Lisa disappeared, she went to work, got a sandwich, then returned home. Craig Stebic claims he last saw her at 6:00 p.m., assuming she had gone to her evening workout at Plainfield North High School. She left her purse, phone, and car in the garage. Lisa did not go to the gym and she didn't return home.    Craig Stebic has been officially named as a “person of interest” by police, but has never been charged.   Joining Nancy Grace today: Melanie Greenberg - Cousin Commander Kevin McQuaid  -  Plainfield Police Department, Illinois  Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst,  Author: "Deal Breaker,"  featured in  "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo,   Host  of "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall," Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive  GiGi McKelvey - Journalist, Host  “Pretty Lies And Alibis”,  prettyliesandalibis.org , Facebook, IG, TikTok: @PrettyLies And Alibis, Twitter: @PrettyLiesAlibi  Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, "Crime Stories" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shocking update reveals East St. Louis teen and her boyfriend allegedly executed five family members based on an Instagram hit list. Federal murder charge filed against a Louisiana man accused of gunning down a deputy U.S. marshal. Florida mother facing child abuse charges after allegedly chaining her thirteen-year-old daughter to a fence in scorching summer heat. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been four years since father of three, Eric Richins, died from a fentanyl overdose. We now know his ingestion of the drug was planned by his wife Kouri. A jury took just under 3 hours to convict Richins. During the trial, she addressed the court and her children,  saying she doesn't want anyone telling them their father was murdered, and for the three of them to look after each other.  Then it was the children's turn. Letters written to the court, read by therapists, laid out the depth of the children's lack of warmth for their mother.  They told their mother and the judge that if Kouri was released from jail, they would be afraid.  Now Kouri is planning her appeal, accusing the judge of bias. The judge has recused himself.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Greg Skordas  - Trial Attorney, Friend and Spokesperson for victim Eric Richins   Eric Faddis  - Founder of The Law Offices of Eric Faddis, “The Mile High Lion,”  former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense and civil litigation attorney; website: EricFaddisLaw.com  Dr. Jeff Gardere  -  Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, Professor Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine NYC, "America's Psychologist" Contributing Author: "Practical Parenting: The Cause of Autism", Instagram/Twitter: @DrJeffGardere, Facebook.com/DoctorJeffGardere   Dr William Morrone  -  Medical Examiner, Toxicologist, Pathologist, opioid treatment expert, Author: “American Narcan:Naloxone & Heroin-Fentanyl associated mortality”   GiGi McKelvey -  Journalist, Host of the podcast “Pretty Lies And Alibis”,  prettyliesandalibis.org, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @PrettyLies And Alibis, Twitter: @PrettyLiesAlibi   Dave Mack (AL) Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arizona man faces first-degree murder charges after his movie date is found buried in a shallow desert grave. Alabama military veteran and his wife brutally murdered inside their home by an acquaintance who then robbed their home. Texas teenager charged in assault after a brave woman fiercely fought off bayou attack. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just weeks after a judge said says Rex Heuerman  "will go to trial come hell or high water," the accused serial killer pleads guilty to all seven murders for which he's charged, and an additional murder.  Heuermann, originally claimed his innocent. Now he will spend the rest of his life in prison, sentenced to multiple life terms for his crimes.   He has been been sent to one of New York state’s oldest prisons, a bleak,  isolated facility in the frigid Adirondack Mountains near the Canadian border. The infamous Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, NY, is known as “Little Siberia.” It opened in 1845 and has housed some of the nation’s most evil killers including New York Zodiac killer Heriberto Seda.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Caryn Stark  -  Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice Mike Gould - Former Nassau County (NY) lieutenant and Founding member of the New York Police Department (NYPD) K-9 unit. He's led several investigations into serial killers, including the Gilgo Beach killer on Long Island. Former National Guardsman and has worked on secret service detail for two presidents Joseph Scott Morgan  -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic Josh Zeman - Investigative Journalist and Documentary Film Director.  Director of "The Killing Season,"   Host of the podcast: "Sinister with Josh Zeman," Website: Sinisterpod.com Insta: @Joshzeman, X: @Siniterpod, TikTik: @Sinisterwithjoshzeman FB: @Sinisterpodcast YT@Sinisterpodcastjz  Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared McColloch has been missing for going on three years.   November 2023, he set out on a trip from Louisiana to Illinois to see his son.   He was last seen on November 5, at a gas station in Carmi, Illinois, and possibly later in St. Francisville, Illinois.  His truck was found abandoned on the next day in a remote area near the Wabash River in Knox County, Indiana. The truck's doors were open and his two dogs were inside.   The ignition on, but the battery was dead and the gas tank was empty.    Law enforcement from both Illinois and Indiana have been involved in the search with extensive searches conducted using drones, thermal imaging, and boats, and volunteer ground searches.  Surveillance footage, cell phone records, and witness reports have been collected, but his current location remains unknown.    JOINING NANCY GRACE: Tammie McColloch Reppond - Mother   Dr. John Delatorre  - Licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absents: a non-profit organization that searches for missing persons, resolutionfcs.com, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre  Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security,  website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security   Nate Eaton - News Director, East Idaho News, Emmy-nominated journalist  Sydney Silvagni  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of missing Chicago nursing student Zenobia "Zee" Weatherspoon is demanding answers after her body was discovered inside an alleyway trash can. In Florida, a manhunt intensifies for murder suspect Isabelle Johnson after a man's body was discovered in a shallow grave. Two Texas teenagers face tampering with evidence charges after allegedly concealing the accidental drowning of their friend. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A targeted shooting spree across multiple East St. Louis locations leaves five family members dead and two wounded, resulting in the arrest of two teenage suspects. A Burnsville, Minnesota mother faces child torture charges after authorities uncover 100,000 text messages documenting horrific physical abuse meant to retaliate against the child's father. A University of Alabama senior and her coworker are found shot to death alongside a dog inside a Tuscaloosa home, leading to a four-hour standoff and the arrest of an armed fugitive. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missy Bevers arrives at Creekside Church at 4:16 AM and begins setting up for her 5 AM fitness class. She doesn't realize that someone else is in the building. Video surveillance shows a person dressed in full police SWAT tactical gear walking through the halls of the church with an unusual gait while clutching a hammer.   Shortly before 5 AM, one of Bevers' students arrives, finding Bevers' body inside the church.  Bevers has puncture wounds to her head and chest. The student calls 911. In minutes, police and rescue arrive, and Missy Bevers is pronounced dead on the scene.  Creekside church has surveillance cameras inside and out of their property. Still, in a tough break for cops, the outside cameras don't work. Police rule out Missy Bevers' husband, Brandon, as he was on an annual fishing trip at the time of the murder. However, Missy Bevers' death investigation now includes a vehicle of interest that police say was captured on surveillance cameras at a nearby business just before the murder. It is a 2010-2012 Nissan Altima, silver or light color, with an oval sticker on its bumper.   Tips can also be submitted directly to the Midlothian Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 972‑775‑3333 or through private message on our Facebook page, Midlothian Police Department – Texas (@MidlothianTXPD).   Joining Nancy Today: Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter  - Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychological evaluations and risk assessments for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addition,” and “Aftershock: How Past Event Shake Up Your Life Today”, and Producer of “Utter Nonsense,” a documentary of exploration of addition and severe mental illness, available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video, website:drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter  Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic  Alan Duke  -  Investigative Journalist / Editor in Chief, LeadStories.com Website:LeadStories.com  X: @AlanDukeNews  Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'On Phone  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los Angeles prosecutors set a preliminary hearing date for D4vd, who may face death penalty for the sexual abuse, stabbing, and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Washington software engineer pleads not guilty to wife's strangulation death. Ohio defense attorney is pushing back against "pure evil" description of family facing sixteen counts of child endangerment over squalid living conditions. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Iowa TV news anchor Jodi Huisentruit fails to show up for her morning show, coworkers know something is wrong. Huisentruit's red Mazda Miata is still in the parking lot, as well as other evidence that suggests a struggle had taken place near the car. Her personal items, a hairdryer, lipstick, and red high heel shoes, as well as a bent car key, were strewn about the area. Police recovered an unidentified palm print from her vehicle. Neighbors report hearing screams at about the time that Huisentruit would have been leaving for work. The popular TV personality is still missing more than two decades later,  but private investigator Steve Ridge has announced a new lead.  He says a former girlfriend came forward claiming an initial person of interest (now deceased)  confessed, "I did it." Ridge's findings were submitted to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).The investigation remains officially open. Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact the Mason City Police Department at (641) 421-3636 or submit tips to FindJodi.com Joining Nancy Grace today: Joann Nathe - Victim's Sister Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor, Author: “Red Flags” www.wendypatrickphd.com 'Today with Dr. Wendy' on KCBQ in San Diego Dr. Jorey Krawczyn - Police Psychologist, Adjunct Faculty with Saint Leo University; Research Consultant with Blue Wall Institute, Author: Operation S.O.S. - Practical Recommendations to Help “Stop Officer Suicide” Jay Alberio - Former Commander, 27 Years Woodbury Police Department, Former Investigative Unit Manager for Woodbury Public Safety, FindJodi.com, Former U.S. Marine Corps Caroline Lowe - Investigative Journalist, FindJodi.com, "Find Jodi Podcast" CarolineLoweTV on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenneth McNally shot 59-year-old Samuel Holthaus in the face, tied an extension cord around his neck and the other end to the victim's pickup truck, dragged the mortally wounded man more than 300 feet, buried most of his body in a shallow grave, leaving his head sticking out from the ground. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the death of a well-liked man, Samuel Holthaus, by a man who was on probation for attacking a dog with an axe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buffalo Bills new Wall of Fame at the new Highmark Stadium will not have an exhibit on former running back O.J. Simpson.  Bills COO Pete Guelli says Simpson is "not a fit" to be displayed inside the organization's new facility.  This decision has sparked a divided response from the fanbase as many still do not believe "The Juice" as he was known, killed ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson. A group called the "Committee to Preserve OJ Simpson's Place in Buffalo Bills History" has actively started a petition to demand the team reverse its stance, citing Simpson's undeniable on-field accomplishments and his legacy as an MVP. A stunning interview the former NFL star gave in 2006 leaves no doubt.  The remarkable video was forgotten until it was rediscovered in an office that was being cleaned at FOX Studios. Simpson's purportedly hypothetical scenario of what happened at Nicole's condo the night of June 12, 1994 was on it. Nancy Grace is joined by death scene investigator Joseph Scott Morgan, Judge Ashley Wilcott, and Investigative reporter Art Harris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's Sydney Silvagni with some of our top stories including, the judge concludes Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing by scheduling his decision for September 1st.   Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI and other federal agencies are investigating the deaths and disappearances of more than a dozen top scientists and personnel tied to NASA, Los Alamos Nation Laboratory and  classified military research.   The remains of Los Alamos worker Melissa Casias were found in Carson National Forest  nearly a year after she vanished. Police records revealed that missing retiree Anthony Chavez had been researching quantum physics with a Los Alamos scientist.   In the meantime the February disappearance of retired Air Force General William Neil McCasland,  continues. McCasland had links to many of the dead and missing who were connected to classified  aerospace and national security programs.   Conspiracy theories abound on a coordinated effort to silence these researchers. Do any of them have a hold on reality?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2019, Christine Holloway, 43, was found dead in her bathtub, beaten. Her 14‑month‑old daughter, Vanessa Morales, vanished.   Police arrested Jose Morales, 48, Vanessa's father, for the murder. He testified two intruders broke into the apartment, one of them attacked Holloway with a crowbar, and then took the child.  Morales claimed he was high on PCP, unable to stop the attack.  Prosecutors alleged Morales struck Holloway repeatedly with a blunt object. He then cleaned the scene for 37 hours,  disposing of the blood‑soaked evidence. Morales was convicted in April last year of murder and evidence tampering, sentenced  to 65 years in prison.    The child, Vanessa, was last seen two days before her mother's death. An Amber Alert was issued, but  she is still missing.   Anyone with information on Vanessa’s disappearance is urged to contact the police department at 203-7351885 Joining Nancy Grace today: Jodi Jacobellis -Aunt of Vanessa Morales' and sister-in-law of Christine Holloway - who was murdered Anna Rodonski  - Great Aunt of Vanessa Morales and Aunt of Christine Holloway - who was murdered  Mike Gould  - Former Nassau County (NY) lieutenant and Founding member of the New York Police Department (NYPD) K-9 unit.  Former National Guardsman and has worked on secret service detail for two presidents  Rachel Toles  - Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Author of upcoming book  “Inventing the Psychopath: How a Convenient Myth Makes the World More Dangerous,” website: DrRachelToles.com, Instagram / YouTube: TolzHaus, Facebook: DrRachelToles  Marissa Alter  - Lead Reporter, News 12 Connecticut, www.news12.com, Facebook: @MarissaAlterReporter, Instagram: @marissaalternews X: @MarissaAlter  Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After hours of arguments regarding interview footage of Tyler Robinson's romantic partner, the public finally hears Lance Twiggs' account of learning Robinson spilling he shot Charlie Kirk. More than a month after a young mom's stabbing death, her husband has not said a word, and authorities have made no arrests. Oklahoma City Police release disturbing footage of attack on man in a wheelchair with a Molotov cocktail. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Robinson's romantic partner,  Lance Twiggs'  account of learning that he lover  shot Charlie Kirk detailed in court as Twiggs' police interview was played in court today. At least part of it. Portions were redacted by the court.  Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk's parents are fighting for his full  interview to be released.  As the  preliminary hearing continues, conspiracy theories abound.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prosecutors flesh out surveillance footage of Tyler Robinson's alleged movements on UVU campus before and after Charlie Kirk's shooting. Charges dismissed for Doctor previously accused of trying to kill his entire family by driving Tesla over cliff. Burglar calls 911 to report his truck stolen in hilarious moment of 'karma' served cold. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots of new information coming from Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing. The defense is disputing DNA evidence saying investigative reports note Robinson's roommate/lover DNA was on the towel and screwdriver found at the murder scene.  Prosecutors unveiled new videos on which traced Robinson's movement across campus, show that he made contact with Charlie Kirk's group before the event.   Joining Nancy Grace today:  Philip Dubé -  Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy Dr. Shari Schwartz  - Forensic Psychologist (specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy),Author: "Criminal Behavior" Author: "Where Law and Psychology Intersect: Issues in Legal Psychology," Website: panthermitigation.com, X: @TrialDoc  James Hamilton  - Former FBI Special Agent and Founder of the Hamilton Security Group  Joseph Scott Morgan  -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic,  Nate Eaton  -  News Director, East Idaho News, Emmy-nominated journalist.  Host: 'Courtroom Insider' on YouTube Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, "Crime Stories" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will leaks at the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Department derail the investigation into Celeste Rivas' murder?  More than 12 investigators and office staff members are being question about whether or not they reviewed files without authorization.  The revelation came after some media reports included graphic details of the Celeste's death before the official autopsy had been made public.       Joining Nancy Grace today: Neama Rahmani  - Former federal prosecutor turned trial attorney, President of West Coast Trial Lawyers, Author: “Harvard to Hashtag”, WestCoastTrialLawyers.com, INSTAGRAM: @Neamarahmani, TWITTER: @NeamaRahmani  Dr. Bethany Marshall (Beverly Hills, CA)  Psychoanalyst,  Author: "Deal Breaker: When to work on a relationship and when to walk away".  She's on the hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo.  You can also catch her on Netflix and Hulu as well.  Host of  "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall,"   Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive  Dan Murphy - Former NYPD Detective-Sergeant, Joint Terrorism Task Force, Former Chief Security Officer, US Bancorp, Co-Host of "Gold Shields" Podcast   Author: “Workplace Safety: Establishing an Effective Violence Prevention Program”  Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic Lauren Conlin -  Reporter, LA Magazine - Podcaster/Reporter/Host- Co-Host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube, Website: www.popcrime.tv and primetimecrimeshow.com,  X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram: @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, "Crime Stories" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we look at three separate, devastating cases from across the nation, all uniquely tied by a heartbreaking thread: the tragic victimization of eleven-year-old children. From a perilous boat trip on Lake Erie to a sudden shootout at a Florida fast-food restaurant, and a high-speed police pursuit in Kentucky, young lives have been shattered by negligence, violence, and reckless choices. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Robinson stands accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University just under a year ago.  He's been charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and a violent offense in the presence of a child, with intent to seek the death penalty. Today Robinson laughed and joked with his attorney before testimony began. As the graphic testimony continued, Charlie Kirk's wife cried and she and Kirk's parent left the courtroom. She describes the proceedings as a “painful reminder” of her husband’s death.  Prosecutors have presented  graphic video of the shooting, photos of the rifle linked to Robinson, and a medical examiner’s report.     Joining Nancy Grace today: Josh Kolsrud  - Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, Co-Host of the Podcast: "No Contest", website: kolsrudlawoffices.com, Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst,  Author: "Deal Breaker,"  featured in  hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo.   Host : "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall, " Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive  Koa Lorimor - Former Army Sniper Joseph Scott Morgan  -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan," @JoScottForensic,  Nate Eaton[EE-tuhn] - Idaho- News Director, East Idaho News, Emmy-nominated journalist.  Host of 'Courtroom Insider' on Youtube Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, "Crime Stories" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The preliminary hearing for accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson is underway in a packed Utah courtroom. Florida beauty influencer killed, friends critically injured in targeted drive-by shooting. Ohio authorities reveal they had no prior knowledge of 16 children rescued from "evil" living conditions. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance enters its sixth month as an anonymous FBI official says  at least three ransom-related letters sent to media outlets are not authentic.  The FBI tested the first note by depositing cryptocurrency into the provided wallet address — the funds were never touched. A second note, sent to a local TV station, implied she had died and was “buried with nature.” A third, sent to TMZ in early June, claimed to have video and details of the kidnappers, but the FBI has also determined this was fabricated.  Sheriff Chris Nanos has publicly stated he does not believe the new video claim and warned it is another example of fake ransom note activity. Despite extensive search efforts, Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts and condition remain unknown.     Joining  Nancy Grace today: Dr. John Delatorre  - Licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absents: a non-profit organization that searches for missing persons, resolutionfcs.com, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre   John Nantz  - SC -Former Supervisory Special Agent, FBI - Assigned to the Miami and Washington DC Field Offices for over 20 years.  Townhall columnistX, Truth Social, and Instagram: @theJohnnantz, LinkedIn and FB: @johnnantzWebsite: townhall.com/columnists/johnnantz  Morgan Wright  - Cybersecurity expert and Former Detective,   CEO and Founder - National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases (OpenUnsolved.org), Host - Crime: Reconstructed Substack and Podcast Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host:  "Mayhem in the Morgue", Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)  Tami Ballard  - DNA and Crime Scene Consultant, Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, Fmr. DNA Criminalist in the San Diego Police Dept. Crime Laboratory Susan Hendricks  - Investigative Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi", IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks   Dave Mack  Investigative Reporter, "Crime Stories" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrea Shaw's 18 month old twins are found dead in a bed they shared. At first, a reaction to vaccinations were blamed by the mom. Now, the 23-year-old has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder.  The indictment alleges Shaw suffocated her children.  Shaw has filed a civil lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics, linked to Children’s Health Defense.   Joining  Nancy Grace today: Franz  Borghardt -  Criminal Defense Attorney, Founder of Borghardt Law Firm, Former Prosecutor, Adjust Professor at Louisiana State University teaching Criminal Litigation, website: www.borghardtlawfirm.com, Insta/FB: BorghardtLawFirm  Dr. Leslie Dobson -  Clinical and Forensic Psychologist,  Host: "Intentionally Disturbing" on iHeart,   www.drlesliedobson.com  Author: The Friend Cleanse - How to Set Boundaries With Energy Vampires,   @drlesliedobson  Claudia King  - Former Law Enforcement Officer, Domestic Violence Expert; Host of two Podcasts "No Contest" and "Strong Enough," www.claudiamking.com, @realclaudiaking  Dr. Kendall Crowns  - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host: "Mayhem in the Morgue", Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) Vanessa Walsh - Host: Unmasked True Crime,  Facebook and YouTube: UnmaskedTrueCrime, X: CrimeUnmasked  Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, "Crime Stories"  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From backyard family barbecues to crowded public beaches, the sounds of July 4th celebrations were violently replaced by the ring of gunfire in multiple states. We're looking at a double shooting weekend in Brooklyn; chaos on the coast in South Carolina; a disrupted celebration in Pensacola; and a neighborhood block party turned crime scene in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A jury finds Sean "Diddy" Combs guilty of two counts relating to transporting individuals for prostitution, but the rap mogul is acquitted of the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.   After the verdict, Combs' attorneys ask for bail. He doesn't get it, instead getting a 50-month prison sentence. Now  Combs is scheduled to be released from federal prison on February 23, 2028.This date has been adjusted or changed at least four times.   Original date: June 4, 2028 First change: April 25, 2028 Second change: April 15, 2028 Current date: February 23, 2028   Release dates are determined by the Bureau of Prisons considering credits for good conduct time, participation in rehabilitation programs, and time served. Joining Nancy Grace today: Philip Dubé  - Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law; Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy Dr. Cheryl Arutt - Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist (specializing in trauma recovery, PTSD and EMDR); Website: CreativeEMDR.com, IG: @askdrcheryl Robert Crispin - Private Investigator at “Crispin Special Investigations," Former Federal Task Force Officer for the United States Department of Justice (DEA and Miami Field Division), and Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations Inc. Rob Shuter - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast and Former Publicist of Sean Combs; IG: @naughtygossip Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn's Warriors - an organization committed to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation,  Host of Lynn's Warriors on YouTube;  X: @lynns_warriors, YouTube: @LynnsWarriors, Tisa Tells - Pop Culture Investigator & Commentator and Host of 'Tisa Tells' on YouTube; YouTube: @TisaTells, Instagram & TikTok: @TisaTellss Lauren Conlin - Podcaster/Reporter/Host- Co-Host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube; Website: primetimecrimeshow.com, X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram: @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV Sydney Sumner -Crime Stories   Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns discusses coffin birth, the rare postmortem phenomenon formally known as postmortem fetal extrusion. He explains how human decomposition creates gases, bloating skin, skin slippage, purge fluid, maggot activity, and other artifacts that can change the body after death and sometimes mimic trauma, sexual assault, or other evidence. He also discusses the Shanann Watts and Laci Peterson cases to explain how coffin birth is evaluated and why it must be distinguished from live birth or other possibilities. Highlights (0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns (0:15) Coffin birth, decomposition gases, and the autopsy artifacts that can complicate a death investigation (0:45) What happens after death: autolysis, putrefaction, and the bacteria already waiting inside the body (2:30) Why decomposition smells so distinct, from rotten eggs and stale urine to rotting fish and foul garlic (4:00) Dr. Crowns remembers his first decomposed body during medical school in Wichita, Kansas (8:15) Inside the morgue with flies, maggots, maggot masses, and the daily reality of decomposition cases (11:45) The Cook County decomposition morgue, the air-handling problem, and one doctor’s very questionable workaround (18:00) Bloating, skin slippage, brighter tattoos, and the forensic details that can help or hinder identification (19:30) When decomposition mimics trauma: ruptured scars, gaping wounds, and the risk of misreading the body (21:15) Purge fluid, mistaken sexual assault concerns, and the importance of separating artifact from evidence (24:00) Dr. Crowns explains postmortem fetal extrusion, also known as coffin birth, through the Shannan Watts case (25:00) Laci Peterson, fetal separation, and why coffin birth must be carefully distinguished from live birth or other possibilities About the Host: Dr. Kendall Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally recognized forensic pathologist. He has led death investigations in Travis County, Fort Worth, Chicago, and Kansas. Over his career, he has performed thousands of autopsies and testified in court hundreds of times as an expert witness. A frequent contributor to Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, Dr. Crowns brings sharp medical insight and dark humor to the often-misunderstood realities of forensic pathology. About the Show Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners inside the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable world of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each episode delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom. Expect gallows humor, hard truths, and unforgettable investigations. Connect and Learn More Learn more about Dr. Kendall Crowns on LinkedIn and follow Mayhem in the Morgue on TikTok at @mayheminthemorgue. Catch him regularly on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace and be sure to follow Mayhem in the Morgue wherever you get your podcasts. If you like this episode, don’t keep it to yourself; follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This time last year Stephan Sterns was given 21 life sentences for the death of 13-year-old Madeline “Maddie” Soto. Maddie was reported missing  February 26, 2024, after she didn't made it to Hunter’s Creek Middle School in Orlando.   Mom's boyfriend, Sterns, initially claimed he had dropped Maddie off that morning, but surveillance footage showed the lie.  Two days later, March 1, 2024, Maddie's body was found in a wooded area near St. Cloud. Her death rules a homicide by strangulation.  Investigators believe she was already dead the morning she was reported missing and that Sterns moved her body that day when he said he was taking her to school.  Video evidence showed Sterns discarding items, including her backpack and school laptop, into a dumpster at the apartment complex where she lived.  Forensic analysis of Sterns’ phone revealed images and videos of child sexual abuse, dating back to when Madeline was as young as eight. When investigators initially looked at the phone, they found it had been factory reset. He claimed that was an accident.   Sterns was arrested February 28, 2024 on charges of sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse material, and later indicted for first‑degree murder and multiple sexual offenses. Sterns pleaded no contest to first‑degree premeditated murder and guilty to 60 other sex crime charges. He began serving his 21 concurrent life sentences with no possibility of parole at the Central Florida Reception Center.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terrence Woods Jr., a talented and educated young television producer vanishes while filming near an abandoned mine. According to the crew on set, Terrence suddenly bolted down a steep hill at full speed and vanished without a trace—a narrative many doubt. As the investigation unfolds, a mountain of unsettling red flags emerges: a local sheriff's department treating the case as a simple runaway, international crew members quickly fleeing back to London, conflicting eyewitness accounts, and highly suspicious physical evidence. From missing pants and muddy shoes packaged in plastic bags to tampered camera photos and pages ripped directly out of Terrence's diary. Was it a sudden psychological break, or something more sinister? Joining Nancy Grace today:  Brian Fitzgibbons -  (Plymouth, MA) Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, Leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons, former Marine and Iraq war veteran, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security  Mehul Anjaria - (Los Angeles) Cohost of Podcast: "Crime Redefined" and Forensic DNA Expert Dion Mitchell - (Los Angeles) Cohost and Executive Producer of Podcast "Crime Redefined",  X/Instagram: @crimeredefined, Tik Tok: @crime.redefined, Facebook:  crimeredefined Dave Mack - (AL) Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pregnant Reagan Simmons-Hancock brutally murdered by her friend Taylor Parker, October 2020. Her unborn second child cut from her womb and abducted, ultimately dies.   Parker had been faking a pregnancy for months. She brutally stabbed and bludgeoned Reagan, then performed a crude C-section to remove the unborn daughter, Braxlynn Sage Hancock.  Police say Reagan’s three-year-old daughter was present in the home but was unharmed .  After the attack, Parker fled with the baby toward Oklahoma. but was stopped by a Texas state trooper for erratic driving. She claimed she had given birth in the car. At the hospital, medical staff confirmed Parker had not given birth and had previously undergone a hysterectomy, making pregnancy impossible. DNA testing confirmed the baby was Reagan’s.  Parker was arrested and later convicted of  capital murder, murder, and kidnapping.   Reagan’s mother,  Jessica Brookes, is pushing for legislative change to protect pregnant women Joining  Nancy Grace today: Jessica Brookes - Mother of Reagan Hancock Emily Shirey - Sister of Reagan Hancock Greg J. Morse - attorney  Morse Legal; current CJA counsel (Southern District of Florida); Former West Palm Beach Public Defender’s Office; Author: “The Untested” found on Amazon; website: morselegal.com Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice Thomas Coyne  - Medical Examiner, University of Florida.  District Eight Medical Examiner, State of Florida. Toxicologist.  Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologist. Naomi Channell  -   TV Producer, host of the "REAL" Podcast,  IG - @naomichannell, X - @Naomi_TV Sydney Silvagni - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Roarke's boyfriend tells 911 operator, "I murdered my girlfriend." Ex-boyfriend gets 60 years for attacking woman with a hatchet. 16 children removed from squalid rural Ohio home. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New reports say the FBI determined ransom notes related to Nancy Guthrie were fake.   TMZ's Harvey Levin pushed back on the claim, having received several of the notes. Less than 24 hours later, FBI bosses say they've not made a ruling either way.   Investigators continue to treat her disappearance as an active case, with DNA and video evidence still under forensic review.  Now, who to believe? Joining  Nancy Grace today : Caryn Stark- NY-  Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice Michael Harrigan  -   Fmr. FBI Agent for 22 years - Chief, Firearms Training Program at Quantico, VA. Led the FBI's Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP),   Current principle with the Pax Group, LLC, a crisis management and risk assessment entity  Brian Trascher  -  Vice President of the United Cajun Navy, https://unitedcajunnavy.org  Dr. Jim Jones -  cyber security and digital forensics expert, digital forensics program director and associate professor, George Mason University Dr. Kendall Crowns  -  Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of the Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue", Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)  Sydney Silvagni -Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philadelphia police are hunting two 16-year-old boys accused of shooting a college student for his phone. Wisconsin man sentenced after years-long sexual abuse of an unconscious victim unearthed in online brag group. Texas woman tries to conceal murdered boyfriend's remains in concrete. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mackenzie Shirilla is serving 15 years to life at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, convicted on 12 counts, including murder and aggravated vehicular homicide.  Police say Shirilla deliberately crashing her car into a brick building at 100 mph. Two passengers were killed, Shirilla's boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan. Data from the car's black box showed Shirilla floored the gas pedal and never used the brakes, making calculated steering and gear adjustments before impact.  She was 17 at the time.  The Ohio Supreme Court has declined to review Mackenzie Shirilla’s post-conviction appeals, ruling the petition was filed late and the trial court lacked jurisdiction to excuse the delay. Shirilla’s lawyers, in court documents, said they requested the review due to a calendar mistake. They filed the appeal one day past the deadline. Jailhouse recordings and prison records reveal demands the double killer is making behind bars  Recordings from her time at the Ohio Reformatory for Women exposed her begging for perks like an iPad, complaining about being bored, and scheming with her mother.  A prison document details 23 complaints and 36 violations against her, including flashing her breasts to visitors, possessing contraband like paints and monopoly money, and refusing job assignments.   Shirilla will not be eligible for her first parole hearing until October 2037.    Joining Nancy Grace today:  Christine Russo  - Dominic Russo's older sister - Host, "The Big Sister: Unhinged Podcast,"  Instagram: @thebigsisterunhinged,  www.youtube.com/@TheBigSisterUnhinged Shyann Topping - Mackenzie Shirilla's prison girlfriend in 2023  TikTok: shyanntoppingg  Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst,  Host "On the Couch with Dr. Bethany," Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  John Mobley  - Trial attorney, John Mobley Law Firm Dr. Kendall Crowns  - TX Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth),  Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue," Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)   Joel Waldman  - Co-host of "Surviving the Survivor,"   Author of "Surviving the Survivor: A Brutally Honest Conversation about Life (& Death) with My Mom: A Holocaust Survivor, Therapist & My Podcast Co-Host", Co-Founder and Creative Director at Content Product Media  Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Murdaugh's second murder trial in the deaths of his wife and son is now scheduled for April of 2027.  His 2023 convictions were overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court which ruled  former Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca “Becky” Hill improperly influenced the jury.  Murdaugh remains incarcerated  for 22 state financial crimes and 14 federal charges serving both sentences concurrently, unaffected by the murder retrial.    A status hearing is set for August for Judge Debra McCaslin  to decide pending motions on a change of venue and allowing independent DNA testing of samples from under Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails, among others.    Joining Nancy today: Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson - Murdaugh's former housekeeper,  Author: Within the House of Murdaugh: Amid a Unique Friendship, Blanca and Maggie, website: https://withinhouseofmurdaugh.com Mark Peper - Criminal defense attorney,  PeperLawFirm.com, Twitter: @PeperLawFirm Dr. Bethany Marshall  - Psychoanalyst,  https://www.drbethanymarshall.com/, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive,  Author: "Deal Breaker,"   featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, Host: "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall"  Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security,  website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security,  Thomas Coyne  - Medical Examiner, University of Florida.  District Eight Medical Examiner, State of Florida. Toxicologist.  Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologist.   GiGi McKelvey  - Journalist, Host of the podcast “Pretty Lies And Alibis”,  prettyliesandalibis.org,  Facebook, IG, TikTok: @PrettyLies And Alibis, Twitter: @PrettyLiesAlibi  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Postal worker kidnapped and killed by man who previously threatened her months after husband's fatal car crash, leaving her children orphaned. California dog rescue accused of fraud after more than 100 dogs found in mass grave, many of them shot. New York mother downs a bottle of Vodka while her 18-month-old son chokes to death on popcorn kernels. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caroline “Caro” Peña, 32, dies after being stabbed multiple times. According to police, the mom of five, was attacked in broad daylight by a female trio made up by two sisters and a friend.   Kitty Mia Diaz (21) and Amaya "Cookie" Diaz (19), along with their friend Kyandra Renee Faz (21) have been charged with first degree murder.  Surveillance footage, physical evidence, and witness interviews led to police identification of the attackers. Officers say as Pena and he suspects knew each other, the attack was not random.   A video shows Cookie leave the passenger seat of the black Chrysler 300 to confront Peña. It appears she had an object in her hand, belief to be the knife with which Pena was stabbed.  Blood on the victim's shirt is also visible.   Joining Nancy Grace today: Christina Salinas   - Caroline Pena best friend  Eric Faddis -  Founder of The Law Offices of Eric Faddis, known as “The Mile High Lion,” former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense and civil litigation attorney; website: EricFaddisLaw.com  Dr. Bethany Marshall  - Psychoanalyst,  https://www.drbethanymarshall.com/, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLiveAuthor: "Deal Breaker,"  Also featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo.  Host:  "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall"   Chris Mcdonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough---law-enforcement-relations.html  Dr. Kendall Crowns  - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host: "Mayhem in the Morgue", Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)  Michael Elizondo -  Independent Journalist  Sydney Silvagni  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tentative Murdaugh trial date contingent on time to complete advanced DNA testing. Parents indicted in death of their 255 pound non-verbal 7-year-old. 'Scorned' husband gets 40 years for setting his wife's married "affair partner" on fire. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New in the Nancy Guthrie case, another email to TMZ by a person claiming to have video of Nancy and her kidnapper. The anonymous emails demand one Bitcoin in exchange for information on the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. The email claims the anonymous sender has hidden cellphone in a secure location that contains a short video of one of the kidnappers with Guthrie. Reportedly that video was taken on the day Nancy allegedly died.   The email also reportedly contains names, ages, and addresses of the alleged suspects. TMZ  forwarded the emails directly to the FBI. Pima County Sheriff, has expressed heavy skepticism about the legitimacy. Joining Nancy Grace today: Maureen O'Connell - former FBI agent,  President and CEO @ MOA (Maureen O’Connell and Associates), past President, InfraGard National, Podcast Co-Host, "Big City Crime—Inside the Red Tape"  Dr. Rachel Toles -  Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, author of upcoming book  “Inventing the Psychopath: How a Convenient Myth Makes the World More Dangerous,” website: DrRachelToles.com, Instagram / YouTube: TolzHaus, Facebook: DrRachelToles  Mike Gould - former Nassau County (NY) lieutenant and founding member of the New York Police Department (NYPD) K-9 unit, President of 'Hounds Town' Charity  Morgan Wright - cybersecurity expert and former detective,  CEO and Founder - National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases (OpenUnsolved.org), Host - Crime: Reconstructed Substack and Podcast  Tony Brueski  -  Michigan- Podcast Host: Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski,  Instagram: @hiddenkillerspod youtube/@hiddenkillerspod Sydney Silvagni - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marly Kinney, 19, disappeared June 24, 2026 while on a rented pontoon boat with a group of friends at Grayson Lake. Investigators say she was last seen around 4 p.m, getting off the pontoon for a bathroom break. The group boarded again to move to another location. After realizing Marly was not on board, they returned.  Authorities were later notified, prompting a large search. Drones, sonar, boats, helicopters, K-9 teams, and underwater search equipment were used as more than 50 community volunteers searched the shoreline. Five days after she went missing, Marly Kinney's body was recovered from Grayson Lake.  The cause and manner of death are being determined by the state medical examiner.   Related to the case, boat operator, Cameron Conley, 23 has been arrested on a charge of boating under the influence  after responding officers observed signs of intoxication.     Joining Nancy Grace: Skye Lazaro  -  criminal defense attorney   Law Firm: Ray, Quinney & Nebeker, website: www.rqn.com, Facebook: SkyeBeth, Instagram: SkyeBeth1  Dr. Bethany Marshall  - Psychoanalyst,  https://www.drbethanymarshall.com/, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLiveAuthor: "Deal Breaker,"    featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo.  Host : "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall"  Robin Dreeke   - Behavior Expert & Former FBI Special Agent / Chief of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, Author: "Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agents Manual for Behavior Prediction," "Unbreakable Alliances: A Spy Recruiter's Authoritative Guide to Cultivating Powerful and Lasting Connections, "website: www.Robin.Dreeke.com, Twitter: @rdreeke  Ben Dobrin  - Virginia Beach, VA - Emergency Response Diving Instructor, Police Diver,  Emergency Services Diver  Dr. Kendall Crowns  - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host:  "Mayhem in the Morgue", Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)  Susan Hendricks  - Investigative Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi", IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks  Sydney Silvagni  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah prosecutor is held in contempt of court for comments to the media, but Judge refuses to remove death penalty. TMZ receives new ransom request for "evidence" in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping. Jury cannot determine alleged Palisades arsonist's guilt or innocence. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A  new investigator has been brought in to investigate the disappearance of Amy Hillyard. The  co-owner of Farley's Coffee has not been seen since Wednesday, March 25th, the Oakland community praying for her safe return.  Oakland, California police initially release information that Amy last seen near her home in the Cleveland Heights neighborhood around 2 pm, but surveillance footage places her near Dimond Park, about two miles away, at 4:30 pm that afternoon. Searches of the park have not revealed new leads. Amy is considered "at-risk" due to an undisclosed medical condition. She is described as 5'4", 120 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes, last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers with a black stripe.  Amy's family say they are not giving up.  Anyone with information asked to call 911 or Oakland Police at 510-238-3641.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Jo-Anna Nieves - Criminal Defense Attorney and Founder of The Nieves Law Firm; Instagram, Facebook and X: nieveslawfirm, YouTube and TikTok: thenieveslawfirm Brian Fitzgibbons – VP of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, Kingsman Philanthropic’s 2022 rescue missions of women and children in Ukraine, Iraq War Veteranide_security Dr. Rachel Toles - Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Author, “Inventing the Psychopath: How a Convenient Myth Makes the World More Dangerous,” coming 2027, Instagram and YouTube: TolzHaus, Facebook: Dr Rachel Toles Dave Mack - Crime Stories Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2012, 19-year-old Stevie Bates vanished after calling her mother from a Greyhound bus during a layover in Pittsburgh; she made it back to New York but never made it home. Eight years later, her skeletal remains were discovered wrapped in a blanket at an abandoned house in Queens, the same property where her boyfriend had reportedly been squatting. In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum welcomes Stevie’s cousin, Isis Jannierre, to discuss who Stevie was, what her family believed from the beginning, and why the case still raises questions about the timeline, suspect behavior, lost investigative time, lost evidence, and the people who may still know what happened. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl McCollum opens Zone 7 with Stevie Bates’ 2012 disappearance, her final call home, and the Port Authority sighting that confirmed she made it back to New York (1:15) Isis Jannierre joins Zone 7 to establish Stevie’s victimology through the eyes of her family (2:30) Who Stevie was: a gifted student, creative thinker, devoted daughter, and young woman with aspirations (5:15) Hunter College, Occupy Wall Street, and the independent life Stevie was building before she vanished (6:45) Eight years later, Stevie’s skeletal remains are found wrapped in a blanket at an abandoned property in Glendale, Queens (7:30) Why Stevie’s family never believed she intentionally disappeared (11:45) Decomposition, lost evidence, and the unresolved questions of how Stevie died (12:30) Isis pushes back on the drug-use theory and explains Stevie’s role in Brandon Klosterman’s life (15:30) Stevie’s plan to collect her belongings, the end of the relationship, and the family’s working theory (16:45) Deleted messages, squatting, and behavior that raised questions around Brandon Klosterman (25:00) The location of Stevie’s remains raises new questions about missing crime scenes, lost witnesses, and who may still know the truth (28:30) Sheryl presses for the answers Stevie’s family deserves: a clearer timeline, a confirmed alibi, and an explanation for the deleted messages Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. Isis Jannierre is the cousin of Stevie Bates and joins Zone 7 to help bring renewed attention to Stevie’s unresolved case and encourage anyone with information to come forward. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: Email: [email protected]● X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, is available now wherever books are sold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's Sydney Silvagni with some of our top stories this week.       Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh, who's murder conviction has been overturned,  is suing former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill.  He alleging she violated his civil rights by tampering with the jury during his 2023 double-murder trial. Hill previously pleaded guilty to state charges of perjury, obstruction of justice, and misconduct in office. Comments Hill made to jurors was considered as improperly influencing the verdict.   The complaint claims Hill wanted a guilty verdict to help sell her upcoming book about the trial.  Murdaugh's team is seeking more than $600,000 in compensatory damages—mostly tied to the costs of the original trial—along with punitive damages. His attorneys have stated that any recovered money will not go to Murdaugh personally, but is intended to hold Hill accountable. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Mark Peper  - Criminal defense attorney The Peper Law Firm, PeperLawFirm.com, Twitter: @PeperLawFirm Chris Mcdonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough---law-enforcement-relations.html, Host of YouTube channel, The Interview Room. Dr. Kendal Crowns - Ft. Worth, TX Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth),  Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue", Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) GiGi McKelvey - Journalist, Host of the podcast “Pretty Lies And Alibis,” prettyliesandalibis.org , Facebook, IG, TikTok: @PrettyLies And Alibis, Twitter: @PrettyLiesAlibi Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson -   Alex Murdaugh's former housekeeper  Dave Mack- Crime Stories investigative reporter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After more than 13 hours of deliberation, the jury foreman in Jonathan Rinderknech's arson trial tells the judge the jury was split,  10 in favor of not guilty, two in favor of guilty.  In 2025, after dropping off an Uber passenger in Pacific Palisades, 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknech parked his car, tries but failes to contact a former friend. He gets out of the car, walks up a nearby trail, takes iPhone videos, and listens to a rap song. Its music video includes objects being lit on fire. Then, twelve minutes into the new year, a fire is started. With weak cell service, Rinderknecht walks back down the trail, continually calling 911 until he finally connects, only to find out other residents already reported the fire.   As Rinderknecht drives away, he passes firefighters and turns back to watch them on the scene. He records while firefighters quickly extinguish the blaze, or so they thought. The dense underbrush makes it difficult to see, and the roots underground continue to smolder. A week after the 911 calls reporting the Lachman fire, the Santa Ana Winds create an explosion of deadly fire, spreading the remains of the Lachman fire across LA, freshly named the Palisades fire.   Investigators question Rinderknecht as he repeatedly called 911 about the January 1st fire.During those calls, Rinderknecht asked ChatGPT, "Are you at fault if a fire is lit because of your cigarettes?"  Rinderknecht gives conflicting statements about whether he smoked near the trail that night and where he was when he called. Rinderknecht claims he was at the bottom of the trail, but location data shows while speaking with 911, he’s just 30 feet from the fire’s origin.  Ultimately, Rinderknecht is charged.    U.S. District Judge Anne Hwang polled the jury panel, asking if more deliberations could thaw the deadlock. Each juror answered no. How will the judge rule?  The Palisades fire killed 12 people, destroying more than 6,800 structures, both homes and businesses, and damaging over 1,000 more buildings. Joining Nancy Grace today:  Stephanie Lydecker - Executive Producer & Host of True Crime Tonight; Founder & CEO of KT-Studios.com    Alexandra Pfeifer - Victim   Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive Dina Doll - Attorney, Trial Consultant, Mediator & Legal Analyst, Doll Amir Eley, LLP Moses Castillo - Private Investigator for the Dordulian Law Group, Former Supervisor Detective from The Los Angeles Police Department Nicholle Brock -  Firefighter, EMT, and Arson Expert   Dr. Kendall Crowns  -  Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)   Shannon Butler - Investigative Reporter at WFTV Channel 9, Florida Sydney Sumner - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luigi Mangione is facing both state and federal charge, pleading not guilty.   In the New York state murder case, his attorneys announced plans for a psychiatric defense,  but abruptly withdrew plans to pursue the "extreme emotional disturbance" defense just a day after it was announced. The change in strategy has led to speculation that a plea deal may be in the works.    Joining Nancy Grace today:  Randolph Rice  - Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law. Former Prosecutor in the State's Attorney Office for Baltimore County   website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelaw  Dr. Chloe Carmichael - Clinical Psychologist, Author: "Can I Say That?" "Nervous Energy: Harness The Power of Your Anxiety,” Twitter: @DrChloe, drchloe.com  Sheryl McCollum  -  Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org,  Host : Zone 7 --  and Author of a new book: "Swans Don't Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer's Daughter", Twitter: @ColdCaseTips   Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host: "Mayhem in the Morgue", Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)  Lauren Conlin  - reporter, LA Magazine,  Co-Host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube, Website: www.popcrime.tv and primetimecrimeshow.com,  X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram: @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV Sydney Silvagni - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar Sanchez-Munoz's family finds his body among debris from a house fire after several unsuccessful searches by investigators and K9s. Pennsylvania mother's footage while armed fugitive uses her two-year-old daughter as a human shield helps convict him at trial. Boyfriend behind bars after Massachusetts woman's "fall down the stairs" ruled a homicide. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 16, 2008: the last day 2-year-old Caylee Anthony is seen alive. One month later, her grandmother Cindy Anthony franticly calls 911 to report her granddaughter is missing. Casey Anthony claims that a babysitter kidnapped her daughter. By October, when nothing Casey tells police turns out to be true, she is arrested and charged with Caylee's death, even though Caylee is still missing. On December 11, Caylee's remains are found in a garbage bag, dumped in a wooded area near the Anthony home. Eight days later, Caylee's death is ruled a homicide. Prosecutors announce they will seek the death penalty against her.  Anthony was acquitted of murder, but convicted of lesser crimes of lying to police.  Since the trial,  Anthony has tried multiple time to reinvent herself as a self-styled "legal advocate" and researcher. She operates primarily online, utilizing platforms like TikTok and Substack to communicate with followers, promote her legal advocacy work, She is using that method to released an upcoming serialized memoir, Who is she really?   Joining Nancy Grace: fmr Chief Judge Belvin Perry Jr. -  Presided over Casey Anthony Trial, Author: "The Velvet Hammer: Judge Belvin Perry, Jr.'s Capital Murder Cases and Memoir"  Randy Kessler -   Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, Author: "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future", www.KSFamilyLaw.com, Instagram: @rkessler23, Twitter: @GADivorce  Dr. Shari Schwartz  - Forensic Psychologist (specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy), www.panthermitigation.com, Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrialDoc, Author: "Criminal Behavior" and "Where Law and Psychology Intersect: Issues in Legal Psychology"   Rob Dick -  Private Investigator & fmr Bounty Hunter. Saw Casey Anthony in prison. Served as Casey Anthony’s bodyguard immediately following her release on bail in 2008. thehumanhunters.com, beaclass.com, Instagram/Twitter: @robdickPI  Rob Shuter   - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, can be found at robshuter.substack.com, Former publicist of Sean Combs, Author: "The 4 Word Answer", IG: @naughtygossip   Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth),  Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue", Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)  Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman tied to cult-like group behind a border patrol agent's shooting is now charged in her parents' execution-style murders. Parents sentenced for death of toddler due to untreated lice infestation. A simple hit-and-run investigation in Virginia uncovers a murder plot. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do any of the ransom notes or emails indicate Nancy Guthrie is dead? The first ransom note went to Tucson TV stations and TMZ shortly after Nancy disappeared. It demanded $4 million of dollars in Bitcoin to be paid by two deadlines. The entire contents of this note has not been made public, but we do know it included details about a broken floodlight at Nancy's home, information about her Apple Watch, and what she had been wearing.  The second ransom note arrived February 6, sent to KOLD. In it were claims that Nancy had died shortly after the abduction and that her death was unintended and she is now buried "in nature."  Joining Nancy Grace today : David Richards -  Founder and CEO of BlockchainUnmasked,  website: BlockchainUnmasked.com Dr. John Delatorre  -  licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absentis, resolutionfcs.com, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre Eric Drickerson  -  Former FBI Special Agent,   CEO  EAD Global, Inc.,  former attache for the Mexico City office of the Embassy of the United States Mike Gould - Former Nassau County (NY) lieutenant, Founding member of the New York Police Department (NYPD) K-9 unit, President of Hounds Town Charity   Joseph Scott Morgan - professor of forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic  Tony Brueski  - Podcast Host "Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski,"  Instagram: @hiddenkillerspod youtube/@hiddenkillerspod   Sydney Silvagni - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New information surrounding the death of former Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) employee Melissa Casias spurs new questions of whether or not she committed suicide. The last know image of Melissa shows her carrying what appears to be a full backpack. Her skeletonized body was found sitting upright with a bullet wound, and weapon near the body. However, an initial CT scan reportedly found no bullets or projectiles in her skull.  Also it was thought that Melissa took nothing with her from her home and her phones were reset to factory setting.  We now know that she took her tooth brush and her thyroid medication. Those items would not be needed if a person were planning their own death.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Franc Milburn - former British intelligence officer   John Nantz  - former supervisory special Agent, FBI, Townhall columnist, X, Truth Social, and Instagram: @theJohnnantz, LinkedIn and FB: @johnnantzWebsite: townhall.com/columnists/johnnantz Joseph Scott Morgan - professor of forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic  Lauren Conlin -reporter, LA Magazine, Co-Host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube, Website: www.popcrime.tv and primetimecrimeshow.com,  X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram: @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV  Sydney Silvagni - investigative reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea for help as co-workers cover a grim update in her mother's case. Teen kills two in attempted mass shooting at public library. Florida officers find teenager stuffed inside of dryer while responding to 911 call. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy Schmidt, a 22-year-old Penn State student, ambushed as he headed home from a local bar after watching the NBA finals. Two individuals allegedly stole his phone, Surveillance footage shows Schmidt confronting the men, saying, “Give me back my phone.”  One of the men shot him in the chest, killing him.   The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Durfor Street, just steps from Schmidt’s home. Witnesses and video footage indicate that Schmidt pursued the suspects after the theft. One suspect threw the phone, while another turned and fired the fatal shot. Schmidt was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center but was pronounced dead shortly after.    Authorities recovered the phone and a single spent shell casing from the scene. Surveillance footage from neighbors has been collected to help identify the suspects. As of now, no arrests have been made.  Joining Nancy Grace today:  Anna Schmidt - Sister   Bill Schmidt - Father Matt Mangino  - Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County), Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States" Dr. Geri Lynn Utter  -  Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychological evaluations and risk assessments for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addiction,”  “Aftershock: How Past Events Shake Up Your Life Today,” Producer of “Utter Nonsense,” a documentary of exploration of addiction and severe mental illness, available on Apple TV and Prime Video, website:drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter  Joseph Giacalone - NY/PA - fmr. NYPD Sergeant SDS, Author: “The Cold Case Handbook,”  “The Criminal Investigative Function: A Guide for New Investigators 4th Edition” Podcast host of "True Crime with the Sarge", YouTube: Joseph Giacalone, Twitter: @JoeGiacalone,www.josephGiacalone.com  Thomas Coyne   - Medical Examiner, University of Florida,  District Eight Medical Examiner, State of Florida, toxicologist, forensic pathologist and neuropathologist  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judge Graf rules a recorded statement from Tyler Robinson's former roommate will suffice at preliminary hearing next month. AG Blanche suggests investigators believe the at-large Kansas City shooter is dead. 12-year-old gunned down in Nashville as brawl erupts in the street. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The active search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie moves into Nogales, Sonora,  Mexico. Authorities and volunteer organizations have conducted multiple searches in remote areas roughly after receiving tips.  The group, Buscando Corazones de Nogales Sonora,  announced it received a phone call on May 10, Mother’s Day, that Guthrie was buried in an unmarked shallow grave near Nogales.  Up to 15 volunteers took part in the search Guthrie with no recovery. A second search too place a little more than four miles from the border. The nonprofit plans more searches.  Authorities continue to process over 30,000 tips and analyze evidence. Joining Nancy Grace today:  Dr. Janie Lacy  - Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of "How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness", Host of "Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy” Podcast on YouTube, janielacy.com, Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy  Brian Fitzgibbons  - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security,  website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security,  Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic, YT Channel- Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' Howard Blum  - Author and Investigative Journalist -   'Inside the Search for Nancy Guthrie.' Author: "When The Night Comes Falling, A Requiem for The Idaho Student Murders,"  website: HowardBlum.com, Instagram: howard_blum_author , Twitter/X: howardblum  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A second suspect in a Toledo shootout awaiting extradition from Columbus. Two arrested in 'jealousy fueled' shooting of Tennessee college basketball star. Father strangles, threatens to kill infant's mother, then takes off with the baby sans car seat. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A jury finds Sean "Diddy" Combs guilty of two counts relating to transporting individuals for prostitution, but the rap mogul is acquitted of the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.   After the verdict, Combs' attorneys ask for bail. He doesn't get it, instead getting a 50-month prison sentence. Now  Combs is scheduled to be released from federal prison on February 23, 2028.This date has been adjusted or changed at least four times.   Original date: June 4, 2028 First change: April 25, 2028 Second change: April 15, 2028 Current date: February 23, 2028   Release dates are determined by the Bureau of Prisons considering credits for good conduct time, participation in rehabilitation programs, and time served. Joining Nancy Grace today: Philip Dubé  - Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law; Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy Dr. Cheryl Arutt - Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist (specializing in trauma recovery, PTSD and EMDR); Website: CreativeEMDR.com, IG: @askdrcheryl Robert Crispin - Private Investigator at “Crispin Special Investigations," Former Federal Task Force Officer for the United States Department of Justice (DEA and Miami Field Division), and Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations Inc. Rob Shuter - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast and Former Publicist of Sean Combs; IG: @naughtygossip Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn's Warriors - an organization committed to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation,  Host of Lynn's Warriors on YouTube;  X: @lynns_warriors, YouTube: @LynnsWarriors, Tisa Tells - Pop Culture Investigator & Commentator and Host of 'Tisa Tells' on YouTube; YouTube: @TisaTells, Instagram & TikTok: @TisaTellss Lauren Conlin - Podcaster/Reporter/Host- Co-Host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube; Website: primetimecrimeshow.com, X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram: @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV Sydney Sumner - CRIME STORIES  Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyday household products can be used to get high.   Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns explains how substances like spray paint, canned air, Freon, and other chemicals affect the nervous system, limit oxygen, and sometimes trigger fatal heart rhythms. Through cases involving whipped cream canisters, dental nitrous oxide, hairspray, and jenkem, Dr. Crowns shows why these deaths can be difficult to diagnose, often leaving few obvious autopsy findings and relying heavily on scene investigation and toxicology. Episodes Mentioned: Mayhem in the Morgue | Foraging Misadventures  Mayhem in the Morgue | Minty Fresh   Highlights: (0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns (0:15) Huffing, bored teenagers, and the pre-internet search for ways to get high (4:30) What huffing means and why inhaling chemical vapors can be deadly (5:15) The household products commonly abused as inhalants and how these chemicals affect the brain (7:15) Spray paint, “chromers, ” and the autopsy clues that can point to toluene exposure (9:00) Canned air cases and the unusual scene findings investigators often encounter (10:15) Nitrous oxide abuse, a dentist found dead in his chair, whipped cream cans, and whip-its (15:30) How plastic bags increase the risk of asphyxiation and the lasting damage caused by chronic nitrous oxide abuse (17:15) Freon, frostbite injuries, and sudden sniffing death syndrome (20:30) A hairspray huffing death with misleading alcohol levels in the vitreous fluid (23:00) A 17-year-old found dead in a bathtub, a bottle found at the scene, and Dr. Crowns’ firsthand jenkem case (29:00) Hydrogen sulfide toxicity, drowning, and Dr. Crowns’ closing advice About the Host Dr. Kendall Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally recognized forensic pathologist. He has led death investigations in Travis County, Fort Worth, Chicago, and Kansas. Over his career, he has performed thousands of autopsies and testified in court hundreds of times as an expert witness. A frequent contributor to Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, Dr. Crowns brings sharp medical insight and dark humor to the often misunderstood realities of forensic pathology. About the Show Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners into the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable world of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each episode delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom. Expect gallows humor, hard truths, and unforgettable investigations. Connect and Learn More You can learn more about Dr. Kendall Crowns on LinkedIn and follow Mayhem in the Morgue on TikTok at @mayheminthemorgue. Catch him regularly on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and be sure to follow Mayhem in the Morgue wherever you get your podcasts. If you liked this episode, don’t keep it to yourself. Follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's Sydney Silvagni with some of our top stories this week:      Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Allen,  convicted in the 2017 murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German in Delphi, Indiana, has filed an appeal to overturn his conviction. Oral arguments will be heard September 21, 2026.    The jury took two minutes from entering the courtroom to announce the verdict: Richard Allen, guilty on all charges. Allen was convicted of felony murder for Abby Williams and Libby German, as well as for knowingly and intentionally killing both girls. Judge Gull maintained order in the courtroom, where there were no outbursts, but outside on the streets of Delphi, shouts of "Guilty on all charges" echoed.  The jury, composed of seven women and five men, heard 17 days of testimony, including dozens of witnesses, disturbing jailhouse videos of Richard Allen, and photos of Abby and Libby as they were found at the crime scene. They deliberated for 19 hours over parts of four days to reach a unanimous verdict. Richard Allen was found guilty of four counts: two counts of felony murder and two counts of knowingly and intentionally killing Abby Williams and Libby German. Delphi residents tell reporters that they are still in shock after learning that local pharmacy tech Richard Allen has been charged in the 2017 murder of teens Liberty German and Abigail Williams. Photos of Allen in a local bar with the police sketch of the murder suspect posted on the wall behind him have surfaced. We have also learned that while at work, Allen developed photos of the girls, to be used at their funeral, for the families at no charge.  Police say Allen came forward as a witness in the early days of the investigation, but nothing at that time linked him to the crime.    Joining Nancy Grace Today: David Yoder - Richard Allen's former neighbor   Fran Longwell - Former Deputy State’s Attorney (Calvert County, MD), Former Assistant State’s Attorney (Prince George’s County, MD) specializing in child abuse, sex offenses and homicides Caryn Stark - NYC Psychologist; Twitter: @carynpsych, Facebook: "Caryn Stark" Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, GA.; @ColdCaseTips  Dr. Todd M. Barr - Board-Certified Anatomic/Clinical/Forensic Pathologist (Ohio), Featured in "Thin Places: Essays From In Between" by Jordan Kisner; Twitter: @ToddBarrME Max Lewis - Reporter, FOX59 (Indianapolis); Twitter/Instagram: @MaxLewisTV, Facebook.com/MaxLewisTV  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ted Bundy, one of America's most notorious serial killers, was also a kidnapper, rapist, burglar, and necrophile who attacked dozens of young women and girls across the US in the 1970s. Bundy's killing spree was interrupted in 1977 when he was arrested for a Colorado murder, but he escaped while being transported to a court hearing. He was caught again in Florida in 1978, but only after a brutal raid on a Florida State University sorority house. Bundy confessed to 30 homicides, although it suspected his death toll was much higher.  He has now been tied to the death of Laura Ann Aime She disappeared on Halloween night in 1974 after leaving a party. Her body was discovered a month later in American Fork Canyon, Utah.  Bundy was executed by Florida in 1989. Joining Nancy Grace today:  historian Peter Vronksy, former SVU detective Steven Lampley, and   Alan Duke, investigative reporter. . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mackenzie Shirilla is serving 15 years to life at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, convicted on 12 counts, including murder and aggravated vehicular homicide.  Police say Shirilla deliberately crashing her car into a brick building at 100 mph. Two passengers were killed, Shirilla's boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan. Data from the car's black box showed Shirilla floored the gas pedal and never used the brakes, making calculated steering and gear adjustments before impact.  She was 17 at the time.   Now jailhouse recordings and prison records reveal that convicted double-murderer is making    demand behind bars  Recordings from her time at the Ohio Reformatory for Women exposed her begging for perks like an iPad, complaining about being bored, and scheming with her mother.  A prison document details 23 complaints and 36 violations against her, including flashing her breasts to visitors, possessing contraband like paints and monopoly money, and refusing job assignments.   Shirilla will not be eligible for her first parole hearing until October 2037.    Joining Nancy Grace today:  Christine Russo  - Dominic Russo's older sister - Host, "The Big Sister: Unhinged Podcast,"  Instagram: @thebigsisterunhinged,  www.youtube.com/@TheBigSisterUnhinged Shyann Topping - Mackenzie Shirilla's prison girlfriend in 2023  TikTok: shyanntoppingg  Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst,  Host "On the Couch with Dr. Bethany," Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  John Mobley  - Trial attorney, John Mobley Law Firm Dr. Kendall Crowns  - TX Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth),  Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue," Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)   Joel Waldman  - Co-host of "Surviving the Survivor,"   Author of "Surviving the Survivor: A Brutally Honest Conversation about Life (& Death) with My Mom: A Holocaust Survivor, Therapist & My Podcast Co-Host", Co-Founder and Creative Director at Content Product Media  Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kansas City authorities "hot on the trail" of fugitive gunman who shot five, killing one. Four teenagers behind bars after their attempt to evade police results in a deadly crash. North Carolina woman threatens her boyfriend at knifepoint while he holds their infant over household chore divide. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa Casias' remains were found by a hiker May 28 in Carson National Forest in New Mexico, nearly a year after she disappeared.   Casias worked at Los Alamos as an administrative assistant, and her death now linked to the 17 other missing or dead scientists.  Authorities found a handgun nearby the remains.    The remains were skeletonized when found by a hiker in the McGaffey Ridge area of the Carson National Forest.  Reports indicate a gunshot wound to the head, but no bullet was found.   Joining Nancy Grace today: Glenanne Johnson - former weapons engineer at the U.S. Department of Defense Franc Milburn  - former British Intelligence Officer.  John Nantz   - former supervisory special Agent, FBI,   Townhall columnistX, Truth Social, and Instagram: @theJohnnantz, LinkedIn and FB: @johnnantzWebsite: townhall.com/columnists/johnnantz Jeff Gentry - certified bloodstain pattern analyst, senior crime scene analyst and death investigator, former toxicology lab analyst, author: "Forensic Science: Applications to Death and Crime Scene Investigations" ; TikTok: @jeffreygentryBPA, FB: Jeff Gentry Bloodstain Pattern Analyst   Lauren Conlin  -  co-host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube.  Website: www.popcrime.tv & primetimecrimeshow.com,  X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram- @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV   Dave Mack  - investigative reporter, 'Crime Stories'    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luigi Mangione's defense forced to reveal details of long-shot psychiatric defense. Hospital shooter ID'd, as victim dies of their injuries. 'LISK' Rex Heuermann sentenced for 8 admitted stranglings. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just weeks after a judge said says Rex Heuerman  "will go to trial come hell or high water," the accused serial killer pleads guilty to all seven murders for which he's charged, and an additional murder. We learned details of what police found on Heuermann's phones.  Yes, multiple phones.  Rex Heuermann used a series of burner phones to lure sex workers, contacting them hundreds of times over two years, according to court documents. These "untraceable" phones, along with his personal phone, traced to a "tight cluster" of cell towers near his Massapequa Park home, linking him to the victims and taunting calls made to family members.  Police arrested the prominent New York architect in connection with murders of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, Jessica Taylor, and Maureen Brainard-Barnes.  The 8th victim, 34-year-old Karen Vergata, was last heard from on Valentine's Day 1996. Her legs and feet were found the same year on Fire Island. Her skull was found fifteen years later near Tobay Beach in Nassau County.  The women's remains were found along Gilgo Beach in Long Island within 500 feet of each other.  The first four victims,  dubbed the Gilgo Four, were found wrapped in burlap.  Heuermann,  originally claimed his innocent.   Now he will spend the rest of his life in prison, sentenced to multiple life terms for his crimes    Joining Nancy Grace today: Caryn Stark  -  Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice Mike Gould - Former Nassau County (NY) lieutenant and Founding member of the New York Police Department (NYPD) K-9 unit. He's led several investigations into serial killers, including the Gilgo Beach killer on Long Island. Former National Guardsman and has worked on secret service detail for two presidents Joseph Scott Morgan  -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic Josh Zeman - Investigative Journalist and Documentary Film Director.  Director of "The Killing Season,"   Host of the podcast: "Sinister with Josh Zeman," Website: Sinisterpod.com Insta: @Joshzeman, X: @Siniterpod, TikTik: @Sinisterwithjoshzeman FB: @Sinisterpodcast YT@Sinisterpodcastjz  Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D4vd, David Anthony Burke, has not publicly admitted to Celeste Rivas Hernandez being pregnant. Prosecutors, though,  have revealed that D4vd and Celeste exchanged text messages regarding sex, pregnancy, and abortion while he was 18 and she was 13.  The teenager's death certificate was amended to state it is unclear if she was pregnant, as authorities continue to investigate. There are also text circulation in which Burke says he is going to be a dad.  Meanwhile photos of D4vd with cuts on his lips brings speculation of how and when he got them.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Troy Slaten - Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers, APC; Twitter @TroySlaten   Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Host  "On the Couch with Dr. Bethany," Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  Tom Smith (NY)  Former NYPD Detective for 30 years - Narcotics, Robbery Squad, Gang Investigations - was also assigned to the FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force.  Co-Host of the GOLD SHIELDS Podcast, https://thegoldshieldshow.com, FB & Instagram: @thegoldshieldshow   Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic  Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerned parents report their teenage son's participation in a plot to attack attendees at the White House UFC event over the weekend. Six injured in New Jersey acid attack. 14-year-old suspect in armed lemonade stand robbery apprehended. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elena Katherine Moore, a 39‑year‑old personal trainer from Lexington, South Carolina, has been missing since Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was last seen leaving a Lexington Planet Fitness  and walking toward a wooded area behind a nearby Lowe’s store. Police searches,  including drone and ground operations, have found no trace of her.  Moore is  5'7inches,  120 lbs, with brown eyes and hair.  She was wearing an olive‑green zip‑up hoodie and black athletic pants.    Anyone with information is urged to contact: Detective Santoro: 803‑358‑7271 or [email protected] lexsc.gov Midlands Crimestoppers: 1‑888‑CRIME‑SC (888‑274‑6372) lexsc.gov Joining Nancy Grace today:  Dr. Bethany Marshall  - Psychoanalyst,  Host of the podcast "On the Couch with Dr. Bethany" Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive   John Mobley   - Trial attorney, https://johnmobley.com/ Jennifer Wood - Journalist and Director of research at FITSNews.com, Twitter: @IndyJenn_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During a track meet between Memorial High School and Centennial High School in Frisco, Texas, light rain begins to fall, and athletes take cover under tents with their respective teams at Kuykendall Stadium. Memorial High School athlete Austin Metcalf finds Centennial High School athlete Karmelo Anthony under the Memorial High School tent and tells him he needs to move from under his team's tent. When Anthony refuses, words are exchanged, and Anthony tells Metcalf, "Touch me and see what happens." Centennial High School's Karmelo Anthony allegedly reaches inside his bag, grabs a knife, stabs Austin Metcalf in the chest, and runs away. As Metcalf's twin brother, Hunter, comes to his brother's aid, witnesses point out Anthony to a nearby middle school resource officer, who chases the suspect down. The school resource officer confronts Karmelo Anthony, telling him to put his hands up in the air. Anthony tells the officer, "I was protecting myself," claiming Metcalf "put his hands on" him. Anthony hears the officer say he has the "alleged stabbing suspect" in custody, and Anthony replies, "I'm not alleged. I did it." Anthony claims self-defense. Now a jury has found Anthony guilty and he has been sentenced to 35 years.  Father Jeff Metcalfe joins Nancy Grace.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timothy Hudson surrenders to U.S. Marshals in the wake of reversed decision to enforce pre-trial detention citing 'clear psychopathy.' Waiter shot while trying to stop a dine-n-dasher from skipping their bill. Fast food employee chased, threatened, and STABBED, for handing over the wrong order. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GPS evidence now contradicts Brian Hooker's account in the disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker, in the Bahamas. Hooker told authorities that Lynette fell from their 8-foot dinghy into the water during bad weather on the evening of April 4 and was swept away. He claims  Lynette had the electronic motor keys with her leaving him stranded in the dinghy. He says he had to paddle for hours to reach shore. Investigators reviewed electronic tracking data from Brian Hooker's devices, finding significant discrepancies.  GPS data shows the dinghy moving across the water, stopping in the Sea of Abaco, and then returning. Hooker’s account lead investigators to search “in the wrong area” for Lynette.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Daniel Danforth - former friend of Brian Hooker   Josh Kolsrud  - criminal defense attorney and former Assistant U.S. Attorney, founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, website: kolsrudlawoffices.com, Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security Vanessa Walsh - host: Unmasked True Crime, Facebook and YouTube: UnmaskedTrueCrime, X: CrimeUnmasked Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knicks win celebrations see a teen shot, widespread property damage, and 10 injured NYPD officers. Shooter identified in Friday Midland attack that left 10 injured and one dead. Florida father abandons four-year-old child in bid to escape arrest on active warrants. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In February 1998 the dismembered remains of an elderly man were found in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The remains were in two suitcases found days apart and investigators determined all of the remains belonged to the same individual. The hands and head were not in either suitcase, preventing identification of the remains. The case went cold. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack take a look at what happened over 30 years and how Othram was able to identify the remains and in the process, identify the person who put the remains in the suitcases.  Host: Joseph Scott MorganCo-Host: Dave Mack         Transcribe Highlights00:00.29 Introduction - Retirement 05:11.00 Dismembered remains found  10:35.78 Remains were "fresh" 15:16.46 Coroner would have been alerted 20:11.67 Body Bag becomes evidence  25:22.09 Forensic anthropology 30:07.00 Victim was in his 90s 36:22.81 DNA - Othram, identified remains 39:58.10 Son Collected Dad social security and pension 45:55.32 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's Sydney Silvagni with some of our top stories this week: Back behind bars after jurors determined he was guilty of Austin Metcalf's murder, Karmelo Anthony is in complete isolation. UPenn student shot and killed over his cellphone just blocks from home, two suspects still at large. New Hampshire Supreme Court rules trial 'unfair' for father convicted last year of beating his 5-year-old daughter to death, then disposing of her remains. 16-year-old Timothy Hudson first became a suspect in his stepsister's murder when surveillance footage placed him using the exact trash can where the teen girl's phone was later recovered--smashed to pieces. Six injured in New York City subway stabbing, leaving World Cup commuters terrified. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Peterson, the former Illinois police officer convicted of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio, and currently serving a 78-year sentence. He is trying to overturn his conviction. So far all his appeals have been denied.  Peterson is  arguing he received ineffective legal counsel and was barred from testifying in his own defense.    Peterson continues to be the prime suspect in the 2007 disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Ann Peterson. She has never been found.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Texas-based TikTok creator has been ordered to pay University of Idaho professor Rebecca Scofield $10 million in a defamation lawsuit, The creator falsely accused the professor of orchestrating the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students.  Ashley Guillard, an internet personality, posted videos accusing Professor Scofield of planning the murders to cover up an alleged affair with one of the victims.   Scofield sued for defamation after Guillard repeatedly refused to take the damaging videos down.  It subjected the professor to severe harassment and threats.  A federal judge found Guillard liable for defamation. Guillard filed an appeal to challenge the $10 million judgment   Joining Nancy Grace today: Greg Morse - Criminal Defense Attorney at Morse Legal, Author of “The Untested” [found on Amazon] Dr. Shavaun Scott- Psychotherapist, Author of “The Minds of Mass Killers: Understanding and Interrupting the Pathway to Violence” and "Game Addiction: The Experience and the Effects;"  FB: Shavaun.scott, Instagram: shavaunscott Dr. DeWayne Hendrix - Former Associate Warden at the MDC in Brooklyn, and Former Senior Warden with the US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons; Founder and President of A New Daylight Foundation, Author: "Who Are You?  See it Say it and Seize it;" @anewdaylight (IG)  @drdewaynehendrix (LinkedIn)  @anewdaylight (X-Twitter)   Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" X @JoScottForensicith Joseph Scott Morgan;" X:@JoScottForensic Sheryl McCollum -  Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, Host of Podcast: Zone 7; X: @ColdCaseTips Susan Hendricks - Outside Ada County Courthouse Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi;" IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Grace investigates the heartbreaking disappearance of two-year-old Arianna Fitts and the brutal murder of her 32-year-old mother, Nicole. After working grueling shifts at Best Buy to provide a stable life for her daughter, Nicole vanished directly after planning to confront her pushy babysitters and reclaim Arianna permanently. Days later, Nicole’s body was discovered hidden in a San Francisco park, but little Arianna remains missing. Nancy and Nicole's sister, Contessa, expose the major red flags surrounding the primary persons of interest, suspicious text messages sent from the victim's phone, and the FBI's ongoing nationwide search. There is a $250,000 reward to finally bring Arianna home and deliver justice for Nicole. Anyone with information is asked to call San Francisco PD at (415) 575-4444.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Brian Fitzgibbons - (Plymouth, MA) Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, Leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons, former Marine and Iraq war veteran, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security Dr. John Delatorre - (TX) Licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absents: a non-profit organization that searches for missing persons, resolutionfcs.com, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre Contessa Fitts - (CA) Sister of Nicole Fitts, Aunt of Arianna Fitts  Dave Mack - (AL) Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  Sydney Silvagni - (TX) Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Hampshire Supreme Court rules trial 'unfair' for father convicted last year of beating his 5-year-old daughter to death, then disposing of her remains. Boston siblings manning a lemonade stand robbed and threatened with a gun by two suspects just a few years older than them! Former Louisiana mayor sentenced to just three months in jail after 'indecent behavior' with her son's 16-year-old friend at his birthday party. Sydney Silvagni reports.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Grace investigates the baffling disappearance of five-year-old Summer Wells, who vanished from her rural Hawkins County, Tennessee home in a matter of mere minutes. Alongside an expert panel—Nancy dissects the highly unusual layout of the home, specifically focusing on the narrow staircase into the basement where Summer slept. By analyzing walkthrough footage obtained by The Interview Room's Chris McDonough and scrutinizing the parents' highly detailed yet conflicting timelines, the panel evaluates the chilling probability of an outside abduction versus an inside tragedy. With a $10,000 reward offered for Summer's safe return, this intensive breakdown cuts through local rumors to keep the active search for Summer Wells alive. Joining Nancy Grace today:  Chris McDonough - (St. George, UT) Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective in Oceanside, CA, has worked over 300 Homicides in 25 year career, Host of YouTube channel, "The Interview Room,” where Chris walked through the Wells' home with Summer's mother, Candus Bly Ben Powers - (Tennessee) Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Legal Powers PLLC,  Brian Fitzgibbons - (Plymouth, MA) Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, Leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons, former Marine and Iraq war veteran, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security,  Kristen Quon - (Bristol, VA) News Anchor at News 5 WCYB, X: KristenQuon, Facebook: Kristen Quon WCYB Dave Mack - (AL) Crime Stories Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back behind bars after jurors determined he was guilty of Austin Metcalf's murder, Karmelo Anthony is in complete isolation. Pima County authorities squashing rumors that a kidnapper on the loose is connected to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Grace and her all-star panel break down the shocking conviction of high school athlete Carmelo Anthony for the shocking murder of 17-year-old standout student and football star Austin Metcalf. What was supposed to be an ordinary track meet in Frisco, Texas, escalated into a horrific tragedy when a simple dispute over a team tent during a rain delay ended with Metcalf being stabbed in the chest. The panel dissects the jury’s swift three-hour deliberation that resulted in a guilty verdict and a 35-year prison sentence, deeply analyzing the defense's failed "stand your ground" claims, the implicit intent behind bringing a weapon to a school event, and the critical DNA evidence. Beyond the courtroom, Nancy exposes the unimaginable trauma endured by Austin’s twin brother, who held him in his final moments, and addresses the disturbing online harassment and "swatting" attacks targeting the grieving Metcalf family as they navigate a senseless loss. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Randy Kessler – Defense attorney based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Lisa Herrick – Trial lawyer, partner at Varghese Summersett, and former juvenile prosecutor. Dr. John Delatorre – Licensed Psychologist and Mediator (specializing in forensic psychology); Psychological Consultant to Project Absentis: a nonprofit organization that searches for missing persons; Twitter, IG, and TikTok - @drjohndelatorre Barry Hutchinson – Former 26-year Law Enforcement Veteran and Detective, Owner & Chief Investigator for Barry & Associates Investigative Services located in Kansas & Missouri Douglas Griffin - Senior Police Officer and President of the Houston Police Officer’s Union, Served 29 years Specializing in the Gang Task Force and Divisional Gang Unit  Dr. Kendall Crowns – (Fort Worth, TX) Chief Medical Examiner for Tarrant County (Fort Worth), Host of Podcast: Mayhem in the Morgue, and lecturer at the Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University. Katy Barber – Senior Digital Content Producer at My San Antonio  Dave Mack – Crime Stories Investigative Reporter.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Grace dives into the baffling disappearance of Travis Turner, a legacy high school football coach from Wise County, Virginia, who vanished into the rugged Appalachian Mountains just as law enforcement arrived to arrest him. Facing multiple felony counts of possessing child pornography and soliciting a minor, Turner’s sudden flight has ignited fierce community outrage over escaped justice. Joined by an all-star panel, Nancy breaks down the timeline of the search and exposes a history of systemic failures within the school district. Together, they challenge the theory that Turner took his own life in the woods, exploring the plausibility of a powerful community figure with deep ties, cash, and a loyal support network fleeing the country. Joining Nancy Grace today: Stephen Murray - (Wise County, VA) Concerned Parent, Stepdaughter attends Union High School, where fugitive Travis Tuner was coached football Dr. Janie Lacy - (Orlando, FL) Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of "How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness", Host of "Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy” Podcast on YouTube, , Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy Mike Gould - (NY) Former Lieutenant and Founding member of the NYPD K-9 unit, leader of several investigations into missing persons and serial killers, Former National Guardsman and Secret Service Detail member for two presidents. Mike Jaafar "Big Case Mike" - (Dearborn, MI) Criminal Defense Attorney, Founder: 800-BIG-MIKE Alexis Tereszcuk - (Los Angeles, CA) Crime Stories Investigative Reporter   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16-year-old Timothy Hudson first became a suspect in his stepsister's murder when surveillance footage placed him using the exact trash can where the teen girl's phone was later recovered--smashed to pieces. Two weeks after moving to a new Florida neighborhood, a 50-year-old woman is mauled to death by two dogs the owner knew were dangerous and prone to escape. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When devoted mother and registered oncology nurse Bianca Carrasco vanishes from her San Antonio, Texas home on May 1, 2016, investigators attempted to unravel a web of fractured timelines and deeply unsettling questions. Following a heated domestic argument, her husband claimed she walked out into the dark on foot—yet her phone was abruptly turned off at 10:22 p.m., and her purse, ID, and vehicle were all left behind. Nancy Grace and her all-star panel aggressively challenge the narrative surrounding her disappearance. Together, they dissect the husband’s sudden late-night drive to Odessa, his refusal to take a polygraph test, and the devastating reality of a family fighting to reignite a cold case that law enforcement has seemingly set aside. Anyone with information regarding Bianca's whereabouts, is asked to contact San Antonio PD at (210) 207-7660. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Jovanna Burney - (Houston, TX) - Sister of Bianca Carrasco Tim Miller - Founder, Texas Equusearch, Miller and his team have participated in multiple searches for Bianca Abel Pena - (San Antonio, TX) - Former FBI Special Agent for 26 years in the San Antonio and Houston divisions, PI with Project Absentis Dave Mack - (AL) Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karmelo Anthony's trial in the stabbing death of track competitor Austin Metcalf is coming to a quick end. UPenn student shot and killed over his cellphone just blocks from home. Sydney Silvagni reports. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Grace investigates the baffling disappearance of Terrence Woods Jr., a talented young television producer with a double master's degree who vanished while filming near an abandoned mine in the remote Idaho wilderness. According to the crew on set, Terrence suddenly bolted down a steep hill at full speed and vanished without a trace—a narrative many doubt. As the investigation unfolds, a mountain of unsettling red flags emerges: a local sheriff's department treating the case as a simple runaway, international crew members quickly fleeing back to London, conflicting eyewitness accounts, and highly suspicious physical evidence. From missing pants and muddy shoes packaged in plastic bags to tampered camera photos and pages ripped directly out of Terrence's diary, Nancy and her expert panel dissect the jaw-dropping revelations uncovered by Terrence’s father. Was it a sudden psychological break, or something more sinister? Joining Nancy Grace today:  Brian Fitzgibbons -  (Plymouth, MA) Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, Leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons, former Marine and Iraq war veteran, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security  Mehul Anjaria - (Los Angeles) Cohost of Podcast: "Crime Redefined" and Forensic DNA Expert Dion Mitchell - (Los Angeles) Cohost and Executive Producer of Podcast "Crime Redefined",  X/Instagram: @crimeredefined, Tik Tok: @crime.redefined, Facebook:  crimeredefined Dave Mack - (AL) Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six injured in New York City subway stabbing, leaving commuters terrified. Shooting near historic festival injures 12, sees activities cancelled. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shanann Watts' father, Frank Rzucek, and her brother, Frankie Rzucek, have spoken out about facing years of relentless "evil" online hate, harassment, and conspiracy theories following the 2018 murders of Shanann and her children.  Family members have reported being the targets of malicious rumors, victim-blaming, and threatening messages. Trolls have distorted Shanann's character and falsely claimed the family was involved in the killings from a relationship born out of a random friend request.  Two years later, she marries Chris Watts and moves from North Carolina to Colorado.  Eight years later, she and her children are dead.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns on All Podcast Platforms: https://link.podtrac.com/MayhemMorgue   In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns examines one of the rarest and most violent natural causes of death: lightning. Using a case involving two teenagers killed in a park, along with the only lightning-related autopsy he has personally performed, Dr. Crowns explains how lightning forms, the different ways it damages the body, and the statistics that show who is most at risk and when lightning strikes are most likely to occur. Highlights: (0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns (0:45) Two teenagers are killed by lightning in a park, and Dr. Crowns reflects on growing up weather-aware in Kansas (2:45) A substitute teacher replaces the fired teacher, and a lightning strike on his family’s house deepens Dr. Crowns’ fascination with lightning (4:00) The aftermath of the fatal strike in the park and the severe injuries it caused (5:45) How lightning forms and why lightning deaths are so rare (8:45) Lightning strike statistics, who is most at risk, and when strikes are most likely to occur (10:45) Activities most commonly linked to lightning fatalities (12:00) Dr. Crowns’ only lightning-related autopsy (14:00) The different ways lightning can injure or kill (16:15) How lightning affects the nervous system, heart, lungs, eyes, and skin (17:45) The autopsy findings that can help confirm a lightning death, including Lichtenberg figures About the Host:  Dr. Kendall Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally recognized forensic pathologist. He has led death investigations in Travis County, Fort Worth, Chicago, and Kansas. Over his career, he has performed thousands of autopsies and testified in court hundreds of times as an expert witness. A frequent contributor to Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, Dr. Crowns brings sharp medical insight and dark humor into the strange, grisly, and sometimes absurd realities of forensic pathology. About the Show Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners inside the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable world of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each episode delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom. Expect gallows humor, hard truths, and unforgettable investigations. Connect and Learn More Learn more about Dr. Kendall Crowns on Linkedin. Catch him regularly on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace and follow Mayhem in the Morgue where you get your podcasts. If you liked this episode, don’t keep it to yourself; follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's Sydney Silvagni with some of our top stories this week: We're learning from court transcripts that investigators tested a second male cruise passenger as a potential match to DNA recovered from Anna Kepner's rape kit. U.S. officials are now treating Lynette Hooker's Bahamas missing person case as a homicide. 5-year-old Daleza Fregoso is missing in Mexico after police say her father killed her mother in Los Angeles. An accused triple murderer in Hawaii arrested after members of the public spot him hiding in a vacant field. The man accused of infiltrating former state rep C. Wesley Morgan's home and killing his daughter to access his 'survival bunker', may eventually walk free again. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, came to the United States with her family to escape her war-torn country for a better life. Iryna took English classes, had a job and was making a productive life for herself, but all her aspirations were cut short by an unprovoked violent attack from a man with a criminal history.  Video shows Iryna getting on the train in Charlotte North Carolina, taking a seat and looking at her phone quietly. Video shows a passenger sitting directly behind Iryna, who we later came to know as Carlos Brown Jr. A close-up of Brown's hands can be seen opening and unfolding the knife in order to prepare to stand up to stab Iryna. Although Iryna's hat covers a lot of her face, the shock in her eyes, along with the terror she silently expressed during her final moments of life, bleeding out, surrounded by panic is heartbreaking to watch.  Video also shows Brown, in an orange hoodie, walking the aisles of the train with blood dripping on the floor. One passenger notices blood drops and avoids stepping in it, while another witness on the phone with 911 tells them a man just stabbed a woman for no reason and she needs help.  Moments after allegedly stabbing Iryna, Brown is captured on video non-chalantly walking the platform of the train station. On the train, Brown was wearing a hoodie, now he is wearing a black t-shirt, with the now bloody hoody, wrapped around his hands. A Grand jury indicted Brown, formally charging him with first-degree murder.  Now medical experts have determined that he is incompetent to stand trial. Joining Nancy Grace today, Randy Kessler -  Atlanta Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, Author: "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future", www.KSFamilyLaw.com, Instagram: @rkessler23, Twitter: @GADivorce Caryn Stark -  Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice   Andy Kahan - Director of Victim Services and Advocacy at Crime Stoppers of Houston, crime-stoppers.org   Ron Bateman - Former homicide detective, former undercover narcotics agent, former sheriff. Author crime fiction series, “Silent Blue Tears”, and now soon to be released his newest book with Billy Joe Nichols, “opposing sides, memoirs of a drug dealer and a detective”, Website: Ronbatemanbooks.com , TikTok: @Ron.Bateman.655 Dr. Thomas Coyne - Chief Medical Examiner, District 2 Medical Examiner's Office, State of Florida; Forensic Pathologist, Toxicologist, Neuropathologist; X: @DrTMCoyne Susan Hendricks - Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi", IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks   Dave Mack - Crime Stories, Investigative Reporter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been more than 26 years since a 17-year-old New York girl disappears during a spontaneous Spring Break trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  Ultimately, Brittanee Drexel 's remains were  found and her killer  confessed.  Drexel was last seen on video after she walked out the Bar Harbor hotel near downtown. She texted her boyfriend that she was returning to her hotel and was never seen again.  Convicted sex offender Raymond Moody was first questioned about the girl's disappearance when Drexel when missing.  Police searched Moody's residence but found nothing to link him to the crime.  Technology advance in the years since rekindled suspicions that Moody was the killer and he has pleaded guilty to the charges of murder and first-degree sexual misconduct. He has been sentenced to life in prison.     Dawn Conley, mother of 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel, filed a wrongful death and emotional distress lawsuit and was awarded $700 million in damages.  Raymond Moody has not paid the judgment.  Joining Nancy Grace Today: Dawn Drexel - Victim's Mother  Jarrett Ferentino - Pennsylvania Attorney/Homicide Prosecutor, Attorney to Dawn Drexel Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Atlanta GA www.angelaarnoldmd.com, Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org, Twitter: @ColdCaseTips  Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant DMichelleDupreMD.com  Nicole Boone - Special Events Anchor, WBTW (Myrtle Beach), Host and Producer: "Conversations with Nicole" podcast, www.wbtw.com, Facebook.com/Conversations.Nicole.Boone, Instagram: @nicoletvnews, Twitter: @WBTW_NicoleB, Youtube: "Conversations with Nicole"  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Grace uncovers the horrific reality aboard a Carnival cruise ship where 18-year-old high school cheerleader Anna Kepner was found sexually assaulted and choked to death. Hidden beneath a stateroom twin bed under a pile of life jackets, Anna’s body went unnoticed for 16 hours while her family roamed the ship. As a complicated web of family secrets spills out through an unrelated custody battle, a federal grand jury officially charges her 16-year-old stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, with first-degree murder to be tried as an adult. Nancy Grace and her expert panel dissect the critical FBI DNA testing, cruise ship surveillance footage, and the heartbreaking signs of danger that were tragically ignored. Joining Nancy Grace today:  Robert Crispin - (Ft. Lauderdale) Private Investigator “Crispin Special Investigations”, Former Federal Task Force Officer for the United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division. Former Homicide Detective and Crimes against children investigator with Coconut Creek Police Department in Florida. Former SWAT officer. Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations Inc. Spencer Aronfeld - (Miami, FL) Trial lawyer and Founder of Aronfeld Trial Lawyers, Author of illustrated children's book "Sara Rose, Kid Lawyer," Facebook: Aronfeld Law, Instagram: @Aronfeld_Trial_Lawyers Joseph Scott Morgan - (AL) Professor of Forensics, Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet,' Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan," Instagram: @JoScottForensic Dr. Kendall Crowns - (Ft. Worth, TX) Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue," Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University Crystal Wright - Anna Kepner's Aunt, Sister of biological mother, Heather Wright Nick Giddens - Cruise passenger who captured "Last Dance" video of Anna Susan Hendricks – (Atlanta, GA) Investigative Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi," Instagram: @susan_hendricks, X: @SusanHendicks Michelle Spitzer - (Melbourne, FL) - Florida News Reporter for USA Today, USAToday.com Shannon Butler – (FL) Investigative Reporter at WFTV Channel 9 in Florida Dave Mack – Investigative Reporter, Crime Stories Sydney Sumner – Investigative Reporter, Crime Stories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're learning from court transcripts that investigators tested a second male cruise passenger as a potential match to DNA recovered from Anna Kepner's rape kit. Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter confesses he's behind three weekend fires. Promising college football player shot day after his graduation ceremony. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Grace investigates a chilling pattern of brilliant scientists and national security officials who have mysteriously vanished or turned up dead. From the shocking discovery of the skeletonized remains of Los Alamos nuclear lab worker Melissa Casias in a New Mexico forest, to Amy Eskridge's apparent injuries from directed energy weapon attacks, the panel uncovers disturbing anomalies that defy simple coincidence. Former intelligence officers and forensic experts weigh in on the suspicious fates of whistleblowers like Department of Energy Special Agent Kevin Childress and Air Force Intelligence Officer Matthew Sullivan, both of whom died abruptly just before they were scheduled to deliver classified testimony to Congress. Explore the dark intersections of corporate espionage, advanced aerospace propulsion, and UAP disclosure in an investigation into whether these top-tier minds were silenced because of their knowledge of the world's most sensitive military secrets. Joining Nancy Grace today:  Joseph Scott Morgan - (AL) Professor of Forensics, Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," Host of "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan," Instagram @JoScottForensic John Nantz - (SC) Former Supervisory Special Agent, FBI - Assigned to the Miami and Washington DC Field Offices for over 20 years. Townhall columnist. X, Truth Social, and Instagram: @thejohnnantz, LinkedIn and Facebook: @johnnantz Franc Milburn - (Spain) Former British Intelligence Officer, close with Amy Eskridge, spoke with her hours before her death Luis Elizondo - Former U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agent, Former employee of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, Former Director Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) and UFO whistleblower Lauren Conlin - (NY) Podcaster/Reporter/Co-Host of Pop Crime TV and Prime Time Crime,  X: @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram: @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV Stephanie Harlowe - (Rochester, NY) Co-Host of 'Crime Weekly' podcast. Youtube: @StephanieHarlowe, Instagram: @stephanieharlowe Dave Mack - Investigative reporter, Crime Stories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. officials are now treating Lynette Hooker's Bahamas missing person case as a homicide. Illegal immigrant accused of murdering partner, her mother, and newborn son, smirks in Modesto, California court. Sydney Silvagni reports. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiger Woods arrested after rolling his vehicle during a two-car crash. According to police, Woods was attempting to pass a truck in front of him on a two-lane road in Jupiter Island, Florida, but Wood’s Range Rover clipped the back of the truck. No other vehicles were involved.  Wood was able to crawl out of the passenger side window. Officers on the scene administered a breathalyzer test, with Woods blowing zero, negative for alcohol. Officers still suspected Woods was impaired, saying the golf legend appeared “lethargic.” He then refused a urine test. Woods was then taken into custody.  Woods entered a written plea of 'not-guilty' to a DUI charge and was granted permission by Judge Darren Steele, to travel  to Switzerland for rehab.  Woods spent 40 days at the facility in intensive physical and psychological care before returning to the USA when  girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, announced was undergoing treatment for breast cancer.  Woods spent 10 days in Florida  as her treatment began, but opted to return to Switzerland to continue his treatment plan. Woods will miss all  Golf's major tournaments this year.    Joining Nancy Grace today: Troy Slaten  -Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers -  certified 'Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor,' Candidate for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, on the June 2nd ballot,  Twitter @TroySlaten  Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured on Peacock and Bravo, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive Dr. Kendall Crowns  - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) Rob Shuter - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, author of newly released novel “It Started With A Whisper,”   robshuter.substack.com, former publicist of Sean Combs, IG: @naughtygossip Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Grace investigates the chilling disappearance of Lynette Hooker, a beautiful mother and experienced sailor who vanished at sea in the Bahamas. While her husband, ex-Marine Brian Hooker, claims she accidentally 'bounced' off their dinghy during a sudden uptick in wind, a reported newly opened homicide investigation points to a much darker reality. Joined by Lynette’s daughter, Karli Aylesworth, alongside maritime and security experts, Nancy dismantles Brian's timeline—uncovering a shocking 11-hour digital GPS blackout, a $600,000 financial motive, and a hidden history of domestic violence. As the U.S. Coast Guard deploys dive teams to never-before-searched waters, the electronic evidence begins to tell the story that a husband refused to share. Joining Nancy Grace today: Karli Aylesworth – Lynette Hooker’s daughter, Instagram/Tik Tok: @sleepy_ponyo  Blaine Stephenson – Friend of Brian Hooker, boating expert.  Jordan Plentz – (FL) Longtime neighbor of Lynette and Brian Hooker. Vanessa Walsh – (Denver, CO) Host of podcast, Unmasked True Crime. Facebook and YouTube: UnmaskedTrueCrime, X: CrimeUnmasked Dr. Bethany Marshall – (Beverly Hills, CA) Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker: When to work on a relationship and when to walk away,” She is also featured on Peacock and Bravo,  , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive Brian Fitzgibbons – (Plymouth, MA) Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, Leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons, former Marine and Iraq war veteran, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security Dave Moyer – (FL) Georgia K9 Tracker, Master Trainer K9 Tracker, Former Deputy K9 With San Bernardino Sheriff Department, Former Navy Bomb Disposal Master Technician Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, Crime Stories  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An accused triple murderer in Hawaii arrested after members of the public spot him hiding in a vacant field. Officer shot responding to Sandy, Oregon domestic violence call that left three victims dead, Bryan Moore's ex-girlfriend, her mother, and a family friend who died shielding their children from harm. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this gripping episode of Crime Stories, Nancy Grace unpacks the horrific murder and dismemberment of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, allegedly perpetrated by multi-millionaire musician David Anthony Burke, who performs under the moniker D4VD. The panel thoroughly dissects a disturbing digital trail left by the suspect, including a promotional TikTok video where he appears to wrap a human finger—a chilling detail given that Celeste’s ring finger was severed from her body—and a Twitch livestream where a stomach-turning odor is casually blamed on a backed-up toilet. The investigation uncovers explosive new timeline details, including a revelation from Celeste’s best friend that the 14-year-old victim believed she was pregnant with Burke's child and planned to run away with him just weeks before her prosecutors say Burke killed the young girl. Alongside an elite panel of legal, medical, and psychological experts, Nancy confronts the sheer arrogance surrounding the suspect's entourage and evaluates upcoming defense strategies, ranging from shifting blame onto alternate suspects to a potential split-personality defense. Joining Nancy Grace today: Dr. Cheryl Arutt – (Beverly Hills, CA) Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist specializing in Trauma Recovery, PTSD and EMDR Caryn Stark –  Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant, Instagram: @carynpsych, Facebook: Caryn Stark Private Practice Dr. Bethany Marshall – (Beverly Hills, CA) Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker: When to Work on a Relationship and When to Walk Away,” Featured in Hit Show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive John Buehler – (Florida) Former Detective for Modesto Police Department, 31 years in Robbery and Homicide, Detective in the Scott Peterson Investigation Joseph Scott Morgan – Professor of Forensics, Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet," Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan," Instagram @JoScottForensic Jo-Anna Nieves – (Oakland, CA) Criminal defense attorney and Founder of The Nieves Law Firm, Instagram, Facebook and X: nieveslawfirm, YouTube and TikTok: thenieveslawfirm Josh Kolsrud - (Phoenix, AZ) Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, Facebook and YouTube: @KolsrudLawOffices Susan Hendricks – (Atlanta, GA) Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi’, Instagram: @susan_hendricks, X: @SusanHendicks Caitlyn Becker – Senior national correspondent at the New York Post, host of the podcast NY Post Cast.  Dave Mack – Investigative Reporter, Crime Stories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5-year-old Daleza Fregoso is missing in Mexico after police say her father killed her mother in Los Angeles. A 66-year-old woman stabbed to death in broad daylight on Atlanta's MARTA train. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four months after the heartbreaking kidnapping of fragile, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, Nancy Grace breaks down the latest dramatic developments and critical turning points in the ongoing investigation. Nancy and her panel of experts explore the intense friction between local law enforcement and the FBI, exposing how federal assets and world-class forensic labs were allegedly sidelined during the most crucial early days of the disappearance. Meanwhile Nancy's daughter, Savannah Guthrie launches her own $500,000 private investigation, possibly fueled by reservations about the Pima County Sheriffs handling of the case. The panel analyzes why a sudden lack of follow-up on early ransom notes has led experts to believe the abduction was a personal act of revenge rather than a scheme for money, and reviews how vehicle black boxes, Uber data, and Ring camera caches are being leveraged to track down the perpetrators; new tips claiming the trail leads directly into Sonora, Mexico. Anyone with information on Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts is urged to call the FBI at 1-800-225-5324. There is a $1.2-million reward to help bring Nancy Guthrie home.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, Leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons, former Marine and Iraq war veteran, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security Sheryl McCollum - Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, Host of podcast: Zone 7 --  and Author of a new book: "Swans Don't Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer's Daughter", Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Dr. Bethany Marshall -  (Beverly Hills, CA) Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker: When to work on a relationship and when to walk away” Also featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic Allison Weiner - (New York) Senior Reporter, NewsNation and Author of new book: "Murder in the Media" Dave Mack - Investigative reporter, Crime Stories     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man accused of infiltrating former state rep C. Wesley Morgan's home and killing his daughter to access his 'survival bunker', may eventually walk free again. Texas high school teacher fakes stabbing by student, caught with razor blade she used in the self-inflicted wounds. Louisiana child sex predator sentenced to surgical castration. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Andrew is still facing mounting pressure from the U.S. House Oversight Committee to testify regarding his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  Members of the House Oversight Committee sent a letter to Prince Andrew requesting an interview as part of a broader congressional investigation into Epstein’s network.  Andrew’s representatives have not responded to or complied. A few months after Epstein walked free, Prince Andrew corresponds with the convicted sex offender, promising to make plans for a trip to New York, as “it would be good to catch up in person.” Andrew claims his December trip to Epstein’s New York mansion was planned solely to break the news he must cut contact with the financier. However, in a January email to Epstein, Andrew writes, “Keep in close touch, and we’ll play some more soon!!!!” The Met Police investigate claims Prince Andrew tried to involve his tax-funded Met Protection Officer and Queen Elizabeth’s deputy press secretary in a smear campaign against Virginia Giuffre. Metropolitan Police are told to re-investigate Virginia Giuffre’s sex abuse allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following removal of his royal titles. But Scotland Yard claims they will not pursue a criminal investigation after Giuffre's initial allegations or her civil case. Prince Andrew may face more than just eviction! Republic, a pressure group that pushes to see the monarchy abolished, instructed lawyers to begin an investigation into the prince. Anonymous plaintiffs file lawsuits against Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon, claiming the institutions illicitly enabled Epstein’s trafficking activities. Both banks are accused of ignoring the illegal activity, with Bank of America turning a blind eye to Epstein’s use of a victim’s account to pay her and other victims off, and Mellon failed to flag nearly $378 million in victim payments as suspicious. Joining Nancy Grace: Lynn Shaw - She is in DC right now lobbying congress to release the Epstein files; She's the Founder and Executive Director of Lynn's Warriors (an organization committed to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation,  Host of Lynn's Warriors on YouTube;  X: @lynns_warriors, YouTube: @LynnsWarriors Greg Morse - Criminal Defense Attorney of Morse Legal, Author of “The Untested,” found on Amazon Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive Robert Crispin - Private Investigator “Crispin Special Investigations," Former Federal Task Force Officer for the United States Department of Justice (DEA and Miami Field Division) and Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; FB: Crispin Special Investigations Inc. Barry Levine - Author of “The Spider: Inside the Tangled Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell,” and Veteran Investigative and Editor in Print and Television Harriet Alexander -  Senior Features Writer at DailyMail.com Sydney Sumner- Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum talks with retired FBI special agent Jodene Weber about the parallels in their careers and the many times their paths nearly crossed before they officially met. Jodene reflects on the cases that shaped her years in the FBI, from piecing together the timeline of the Olympic Park bombing through crowd photographs to processing debris at the Pentagon after the 9/11 attacks. She shares what investigations of that scale demand from the people working them, and why citizen tips, careful documentation, and keen observation can make all the difference in solving a case. References & Further Reading: The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett M. Graff The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede The Bald-Faced Deception by Jodene Weber Come From Away Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl McCollum welcomes Jodene Weber to Zone 7, and traces the overlaps in their careers (2:45) How Nancy Drew, Patricia Cornwell, and a love of reading shaped Jodene’s investigative instincts (4:45) Why strong writing and careful documentation can make or break a case (8:30) Jodene’s journalism career and FBI recruitment story (11:45) Jodene recalls joining the Olympic Park bombing investigation (13:00) How investigators used crowd photos and the Olympic broadcast screen to build a timeline of events (15:00) NASA image enhancement, suspect details, and the Birmingham bombing tip that helped investigators identify Eric Rudolph (20:00) Citizen tips, false leads, and the kind of public memory that could help solve the Nancy Guthrie case (24:00) Sheryl recalls her sister’s diverted flight to Gander, Newfoundland, and the kindness shown to stranded passengers after 9/11 (27:30) Inside the Pentagon response: fire, debris, remains, and aircraft evidence, and the emotional weight at the scene (33:30) Jodene describes the long shifts and the exhausting rhythm of sorting through the 9/11 aftermath (35:15) The generosity shown after 9/11 in Gander and by the volunteers who supported recovery teams (39:30) Ongoing health issues tied to 9/11 exposure and Sheryl’s closing quote Guest Bio: Jodene Weber is a retired FBI agent, former journalist, author, and podcast host whose work brings together investigative experience and clear storytelling. She is the author of The Bald-Faced Deception and hosts the true crime podcast Caught In My Web. Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a Metro Atlanta Police Department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than 4 decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: Email: [email protected] X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum Preorder Sheryl’s upcoming book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, releasing May 12, 2026.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's Sydney Silvagni with some of our top stories this week: A 21-year-old man who opened fire at a White House security checkpoint shot down by Secret Service, bystander hurt. Anna Kepner's step-brother to remain free while awaiting trial for her murder. Two young boys recovered in Mexico after their father abandoned Utah home and violated custody agreement. The teenage driver accused of killing Basketball Captain Emily Mae Smith in a drunken hit and run denies involvement in her death, cries leaving court. After three years of searching, Iowa authorities recover Jesse George's body at the rest stop where his killer works.  Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before police arrested the Long Island serial killer suspect Rex Heuerman, who has now confessed to  multiple murders, two other named serial killers plagued the same New York area. Now, many are asking if Rex Heuermann could also be the Eastbound Strangler or the Manorville Butcher. There are at least six more victims whose bodies were dismembered. Some of the body parts were found on Gilgo Beach.  Despite Heuerman's investigation, the investigation into the deaths linked to the architect continues. Three cities are now re-investigating unsolved deaths in their area looking for connections to Heuermann. Other evidence found by investigators includes, computer searches showing disturbing titles of bondage, torture and  child pornography. The accused killer also drives a Chevy Avalanche described by a witness. He's caught on surveillance video buying more minutes for a burner phone. Investigators have determined a hair found on one of the victims is a DNA match to Heuermann's family.  Now, rapper and media mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is producing a scripted drama series about the Gilgo Beach serial killer to air on Peacock  Rex Heuermann.The scripted series is based on the 2025 true-crime docuseries The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets, which was also executive produced by 50 Cent’s G-Unit Films and Television. Will it show more murders connected to Rex Heuermann?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Alexander brothers, Alon, Oren, and Tal, found guilty by a federal jury in Manhattan on 10 counts of sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and sexual exploitation. Now their sentencing hearing has been delayed from August to October.  During the five-week trial, 11 women gave graphic testimony detailing how the brothers lured them with opulent trips and parties, where they were drugged, sexually assaulted, and sometimes recorded without their consent. Prosecutors spoke to over 60 victims.  The convictions carry a maximum penalty of up to life in federal prison. Their defense team has stated they plan to appeal the verdict. The brothers continue to face pending state criminal charges in Florida, which have been put on hold pending their federal sentencing.  In addition to the criminal trials, the brothers are dealing with a multitude of civil and defamation lawsuits filed by survivors seeking accountability and damages.   Joining Nancy Grace today: Neama Rahmani – Former Federal Prosecutor-turned-Trial Attorney; Author: “Harvard to Hashtag;” INSTAGRAM: @Neamarahmani/ X: @NeamaRahmani Caryn L. Stark – Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych/FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice Bill Daly – Former FBI Investigator and Forensic Photography, Security Expert Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn’s Warriors, Host of Lynn’s Warriors on YouTube;  X: @lynns_warriors Youtube: @LynnsWarriors Christina Aguayo – National News Anchor, Salem News Channel; Facebook: @ChristinaAguayoNews, Instagram: @Christina.AguayoNe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kaylee Goncalves Foundation does business under the name "Murder Has a Name."  It is a non-profit which provides financial support to law enforcement agencies nationwide for forensic DNA testing and investigative genetic genealogy in violent crime investigations. The murder victim's family say by removing financial barriers, the foundation can help ensure cases  access to  modern forensic science, capable of identifying perpetrators and delivering answers to families. Law enforcement agencies can apply for testing funds and the public can view their work on the "Murder Has a Name" Foundation website. You can follow their ongoing campaigns and community initiatives via the official Goncalves Family Tips Facebook Page.  The public can also submit their DNA to GEDmatch  for free. The family points out the more people who submit their DNA,  the more cases will be solved.   Joining Nancy Grace today:  Kristi Goncalves  - mother of victim Kaylee Goncalves  Website:  www.MurderHasAName.com Steve Goncalves  - father of victim Kaylee Goncalves  Website:  www.MurderHasAName.com Chris Hansen -journalist and Host of the podcast "Have A Seat With Chris Hansen",   an ambasador to the Goncalves' new foundation,  Facebook:HaveASeatWithChrisHansen Andy Kahan - Director of Victim Services and Advocacy at Crime Stoppers of Houston, ambasador to the Goncalves' new foundation: "Murder Has a Name," crime-stoppers.org,  Tracie Brocco - Executive Director of 'Murder Has A Name',   website:  Murderhasaname.com  Sydney Sumner  - Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two young boys recovered in Mexico after their father abandoned Utah home and violated custody agreement. Family grieving Chicago Honor Roll soccer captain shot dead on daily commute to school. Illinois three-decade cold-case finally solved, Randy Gail Sperino's killer behind bars. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mackenzie Shirilla is serving 15 years to life at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. She was convicted on 12 counts, including murder and aggravated vehicular homicide, after deliberately crashing her car into a brick building at 100 mph. Two passengers were killed, Shirilla's boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan. Data from the car's black box showed Shirilla floored the gas pedal and never used the brakes, making calculated steering and gear adjustments before impact.  She was 17 at the time.  The case has returned to national headlines due to the  release of the Netflix true-crime documentary series, The Crash. Shirilla will not be eligible for her first parole hearing until October 2037.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Christine Russo  - Dominic Russo's older sister - Host, "The Big Sister: Unhinged Podcast,"  Instagram: @thebigsisterunhinged, www.youtube.com/@TheBigSisterUnhinged Shyann Topping  - Mackenzie Shirilla's prison girlfriend in 2023 for about 8-9 months Kat Crowder  - Former inmate who served time with Mackenzie Shirilla, TikTok: @boujeebehindbars Instagram: @boujeebehindbars  Dr. Cheryl Arutt - Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist specializing in Trauma Recovery, PTSD and EMDR Website: askdrcheryl.com Website: CreativeEMDR.comIG: @askdrcheryl   Derek Smith -  Criminal Defense Attorney, website: dwsmithlegal.com   Thomas Coyne  - Medical Examiner, University of Florida.  District Eight Medical Examiner, State of Florida. Toxicologist.  Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologist.   Joel Waldman - Co-host of "Surviving the Survivor,"   Co-Founder and Creative Director at Content Product Media  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Kepner's step-brother to remain free while awaiting trial for her murder. Illinois teen behind bars for road-rage shooting targeting a family on their way home from a pre-natal check up. Former high school teacher previously arrested for allegedly having sex with a student on campus, now facing fresh charges including 5 additional victims. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just after 7 p.m. on a September evening, Jacob and Mark Iskander, their siblings, and parents went for an evening stroll to a nearby lake. The six-member family was crossing in a crosswalk at a three-way intersection when mother Nancy heard a speeding car coming their way. She says her husband and daughter were farther from the street. She tried to signal to two approaching SUVs to slow down. She managed to grab one of her children and dive out of the way, but Jacob and Mark were hit. Mark Iskander died at the scene, and Jacob died later at the hospital. According to police, Mark was thrown 254 feet. Nancy Iskander told police that two SUVs were "zig-zagging with each other as if they were playing or racing." She said the drivers didn’t stop at the intersection, not even when the 11-year-old was on the hood of the car. Deputies reportedly caught up with a white Mercedes with significant front-end damage a third of a mile from the scene. Behind the wheel was Rebecca Grossman. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department believes the vehicle was traveling over 80 miles an hour. Grossman’s breathalyzer test after the crash showed a blood alcohol content of 0.076%, according to local news reports. The legal limit in California is 0.08%. A blood sample taken three hours after the crash registered at 0.08% Grossman was convicted and sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison. She is facing a wrongful death civil suit, now in it's sixth week.   Joining Nancy Grace Today: Matthew Mangino – Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County); Author: “The Executioner’s Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States;” X: @MatthewTMangino Caryn L. Stark – Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych/FB: Caryn Stark Private PracticeRobert Crispin – Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division, Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator, “Crispin Special Investigations” CrispinInvestigations.com, Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc JoScott Morgan – Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, “Blood Beneath My Feet,” and Host: “Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;” X: @JoScottForensic Joseph Tremblay – Senior Forensic Engineer and Accident Reconstructionist, Veritech Consulting Engineering Stacey D. Stewart – CEO of Mother Against Drunk Driving (MADD); Twitter: @maddnational Eamon Murphy – Writer for ‘The Acorn’ Newspaper in California; X: @EamonPMurphy  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Florida sisters, aged 12 and 15, safely rescued by law enforcement in Georgia after a 19-year-old Nebraska man kidnapped them. The suspect allegedly drove nearly 1,500 miles from Omaha to Indiantown, Florida, after the three months they spent communicating on Roblox and Snapchat.    Police tracked the suspect’s car and safely intercepted them in Georgia Incidents like this have sparked national outrage and major legal battles. States including Florida, Iowa, and Kentucky have filed lawsuits against Roblox Corporation, alleging that the platform operates as a "hunting ground" for predators and fails to protect children from online grooming. Joining Nancy Grace today: Ben Powers - Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Legal Powers PLLC, www.legalpowers.com Dr. Janie Lacy  -  Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of "How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness", Host of “The Resilient Professional” Podcast onYouTube, janielacy.com, Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy Sheriff John Budensiek - Sheriff of Martin County, FL; career law enforcement officer and lifetime resident of Martin County Titania Jordan  - Chief Parent Officer, Bark Parental Controls, Author: "Parenting In A Tech World", www.Bark.us, Instagram/Twitter: @TitaniaJordan  Alexis Tereszcuk - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  Sydney Sumner  - Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 21-year-old man who opened fire at a White House security checkpoint shot down, bystander hurt. Arrest made in beer-keg vandalism of popular D.C. cupcake shop. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leticia Stauch's murder conviction has been overturned by the Colorado Court of Appeals. Stauch was found guilty of murder in the death of her 11-year-old stepson, Gannon. Now, a three-judge panel agrees that a biased juror deliberated on the case. In the 54 page ruling, the panel noted the juror said his son-in-law worked as a deputy district attorney in the District Attorney's office which prosecuted the case. The juror should have been dismissed automatically.   This now means a retrial.   Stauch, step mother to Gannon Stauch, reported the 11-year-old boy as missing. In reality,Stauch was stabbed, beat, shot, and killed inside the family’s Fountain home. Letetcia Stauch then tried to cover up her crimes, by blaming numerous imaginary people and driving to Florida to dispose of the boy's body. Gannon Stauch was stuffed inside a suitcase, which was then tossed over a bridge in Pace, Florida.   Prosecutors said that Letecia Stauch was upset that she was left taking care of her stepchildren. Internet searched shows her distain while Gannon’s father was away at work with the US National Guard.   Joining Nancy Grace today:  Franz Borghardt  - criminal defense attorney, Founder of Borghardt Law Firm,former prosecutor, website: www.borghardtlawfirm.com, Instagram and Facebook: BorghardtLawFirm  Dr. Leslie Dobson -  Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Host of Podcast: "Intentionally Disturbing,"  www.drlesliedobson.com , Author : “The Friend Cleanse - How to set boundaries with energy vampires” @drlesliedobson  Chris McDonough  -  director  of The Cold Case Foundation, former homicide detective,  Host of YouTube channel, "The Interview Room”, website: www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough  Dr. Jan Gorniak - former medical examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner, Board Certified Forensic Pathologist and founder of World Peace Forensic Consulting Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, for Criminally Obsessed, which can be found on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook: Criminally Obsessed, and  Host of the Award-Winning Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery"   Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After three years of searching, Iowa authorities recover Jesse George's body at the rest stop where his killer works. 85-year-old takes down would-be kidnapper in Oregon. California burglar gets caught between a wall and a hard place. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Grace examines the tragic murder and dismemberment of 19-year-old criminal justice student Sade Robinson. Nancy and her expert panel piece together a chilling timeline that began with Robinson's first date with 33-year-old Maxwell Anderson, the son of a Milwaukee millionaire. Listeners are guided through a gruesome investigation involving severed human remains discovered across Milwaukee and along Lake Michigan, a torched vehicle, and a disturbing search of Anderson's home that uncovered blood stains and an underground basement functioning as a sex dungeon. Through deeply emotional conversations with Robinson's grieving parents and insights from a panel of forensic, legal, and investigative experts, the episode delves into newly unsealed warrants, the ongoing search for Robinson's remaining body parts, and a family's urgent demand for justice. Joining Nancy Grace Today:  Sheena Scarborough - Sade's mother Carlos Robinson - Sade's father Alexis Tereszcuk – CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter, Writer/Fact Checker for Lead Stories; X: @swimmie2009 Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic Eric Faddis – Partner at Varner Faddis Elite Legal, Former Felony Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorney; Instagram: @e_fad @varnerfaddis; TikTok: @varnerfaddis Aaron Maybin -  Anchor/Reporter, Fox 6 Milwaukee (WITI), Instagram: @a.maybin, Facebook: AaronMaybinTV Sydney Sumner - Crime Stories Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The teenage driver accused of killing Basketball Captain Emily Mae Smith in a drunken hit and run denies involvement in her death, cries leaving court. Florida man arrested after texting out photos of his dead father in patricide case. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been twelve years since the discovery of the grisley murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond. The couple lived in a beautiful lakefront property, Lake Oconee, Georgia. The couple was expected at a Kentucky Derby watch party with neighbors, but didn't show up. When the neighbors reach out by phone, the Dermonds agaim don’t answer. Days later, arriving at the Dermond’s home, the neighbor is surprised to find the front door unlocked. The neighbor calls out their names to no reply.   The neighbor looks in the garage to see if the Dermond’s car is there. The neighbor discovers Russell Dermond laying on the garage floor, decapitated.  The neighbor calls 911, racing around the house looking for Shirley Dermond, but she is nowhere to be found.   Investigators begin a neighborhood search and beyond for Shirley Dermond, without success.  The search lasts for 10 days until two fishermen find her body in lake Oconee. Shirley Dermond has been dumped in the lake with cinder blocks tied to her legs. Her body is recovered about 5 miles from the Dermond home near the dam. Who killed Russell Joseph Dermond and Shirley Wilcox Dermond? The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Atlanta Field Office and the Putnam County Sheriff's Office renew a call for information. Joining Nancy Grace Today:  Sheriff Howard Sills - Putnam County Sheriff Dr. Kristen Mittelman- Chief Development Officer, Othram Inc., Othram.com, DNAsolves.com;; X @OthramTech  Joe Scott Morgan – Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, “Blood Beneath My Feet,” and Host: “Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;” X: @JoScottForensic Dr. John Delatorre –  Licensed Psychologist and Mediator (specializing in forensic psychology); Psychological Consultant to Project Absentis: a nonprofit organization that searches for missing persons; Twitter, IG, and TikTok – @drjohndelatorre Cody Alcorn – Reporter, 11Alive WXIA (Atlanta, GA); Facebook.com/CodyAlcornNews   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Martin Family took a day trip on a beautiful December day to gather greenery for Christmas decorations. The All-American Family led by father, Kenneth Martin, 54, Mother, Barbara,48, and their three daughters, 14-year-old Barbara - they called her "Barbie", 13-year-old, Virginia, and 11-year-old Susan.  An older son, Donald, 28, was not with the family as he was serving in the US Navy stationed in New York. While out on their family day of fun, something strange happened..... the Martin family vanished. Searches were launched, interviews conducted and a reward was offered, but no luck, the Martin family was gone. Six months later, two of the girls bodies showed up in the river, but they were so decomposed dental identification was used. Were the Martin's murdered? Hunted for Sport? Was it a tragic accident? Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack take a ride with Doc and Marty back to 1958 to uncover the mystery of the Martin Family disappearance.   Transcribe Highlights00:00.16 Introduction - Travel  02:17.35 Family vanishes in 1958 05:12.31 Martin Family outing 10:47.78 River could move car a long way 15:18.32 First bodies found after 6 months 20:05.82 Looking for bullet track 25:14.77 Diving expert finds car 30:17.46 Expert understanding of vehicle 35:29.27 Getting vehicle out of the water 39:46.01 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's Sydney Silvagni with some of our top stories this week: Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Luigi Mangione waits for a September 8, state trial date, he celebrated his birthday behind bars. Donors continue to pad his defense fund which now tops $1.5 million dollars.  Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, and is preparing for back-to-back trials in New York.  His federal trial begins October 13. A New York judge recently issued a split ruling regarding what evidence prosecutors can use at his trial. The judge ruled that the initial warrantless search of Mangione’s backpack at a Pennsylvania McDonald's was improper, suppressing items like a gun magazine, cell phone, passport, and wallet from the state trial.  However, the judge determined that a subsequent search of the bag at the police station was a valid inventory search. This allows prosecutors to present a 3D-printed pistol and a notebook containing statements about targeting health insurance executives. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all state and federal charges. He faces up to life in prison if convicted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missing mom Maya Millete VANISHES planning daughter's birthday party. Now, her 40-year-old husband, Larry, has been arrested and charged with her murder, but her body is still missing. The 39-year-old mom of three has been missing since January 2021. Larry Millete tells police they had an argument on January 7, 2021. That's the last time Maya was seen. Reports say the husband allegedly devised a murder-for-hire plot targeting his wife’s suspected boyfriend. A source tells Fox News that they frequently heard Larry Millete discuss paying $20,000 to kill Maya Millete's Alleged beau.   Reports indicate that Maya Millete had scheduled an appointment with a divorce attorney the same day she disappeared. She tells family members, "If anything happened to me, it would be Larry.” Prosecutors believe her.  Husband Larry Millete charged with murder, now on trial at the South County courthouse in Chula Vista.   Joining Nancy Grace today: Maricris Drouaillet - Victim's Sister Facebook/Find May/Maya Millete Richard Drouaillet - Victim's Brother-In-Law Matthew Mangino - Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County), Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States"  Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, www.drbethanymarshall.com, New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills)  Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org, Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" Paul Best - Reporter, FOX News & FOX Business     Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal grand jury issues a superseding indictment against Anna Kepner's stepbrother and alleged killer, Timothy Hudson, adding a charge of sexual assault alongside premeditated murder. Despite the brutal nature of the crime, Hudson remains free on pre-trial release under GPS monitoring at an uncle's home. Anna's father says his grief is taking a toll, emotions running high after accepting Anna's high school diploma on her behalf. Chris Kepner says he will not attend his stepson's trial unless he must, unable to think about the cruise cabin where he pulled his daughter's naked body from under a bunk bed. Nancy and an expert panel dissect shocking allegations of missed warning signs, including prior alerts from an ex-boyfriend about the Hudson's obsessive behavior and reports that Anna’s biological brother was locked out of the cabin after hearing screams. As the defense secures a trial delay from June to September, a critical bond hearing looms at the end of May. Joining Nancy Grace today: Greg Morse  - Criminal Defense Attorney of Morse Legal, author of “The Untested” found on Amazon; website: morselegal.com Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,” Podcast: On The Couch, featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  Dr. Priya Banerjee, M.D. - Board Certified Forensic Pathologist and Anatomic Pathologist, Anchor Forensic Pathology Consulting  Robert Crispin - Private Investigator “Crispin Special Investigations”, Former Federal Task Force Officer for the United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division. Former Homicide Detective and Crimes against children investigator with Coconut Creek Police Dep. in Florida. Former SWAT officer. CrispinInvestigations.com, Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations Inc.   Michelle Spitzer - Florida News Reporter for USA Today Co., website: USAToday.com,  Dave Mack - Crime Stories investigative reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Alexis Nelson's body has not been found, her husband is now charged with her murder. Former conversion therapy proponent accused of trying to meet a 14-year-old boy for sex. An ominous phone call revealed a kidnapping and execution plot in Chicago. Sydney Silvagni reports.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coincidence or conspiracy?  The number of missing and dead U.S. space scientists now at 17. Now we learn The White House and FBI are investigating this string of suspicious deaths and disappearances individuals involved in classified aerospace, nuclear, and defense research.  From deep research into anti-gravity jet propulsion, into special alloys made for high-intensity heat and so much more that that is outside the normal realm of expertise.  Is there a connection between the victims?     Joining Nancy Grace today: Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security,  website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, former Marine and Iraq war veteran   Chris Swecker  - former Asst. FBI Director, Criminal Investigation Unit Franc Milburn  - Former British Intelligence Officer Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic Lauren Conlin - Podcaster/Reporter/Co-Host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube.  Website: www.popcrime.tv & primetimecrimeshow.com  X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram- @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV   Georgia - "Liminality" Podcaster, https://youtu.be/2h_UcvI1kMU?si=DMt9GV-XLVuxxMk4 Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Popular influencer Gabriela "Gabbie" Gonzalez, her father, and her new boyfriend implicated in murder for hire plot. Colorado toddler beaten to death on "punishment" stay with godfather. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Matthew Perry wrote about his issues with addiction to alcohol and drugs. In his memoir, he said he began drinking at 14 and was an alcoholic by 18. Perry first went to rehab and completed a 28-day program at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation after a jet-ski accident led to an addiction to Vicodin. In his 2022 memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big, Terrible Thing," Perry claimed to have been to rehab 15 times, detoxed 65 times, and spent about $7 to $9 million trying to get sober.  Perry also spent 5-months in the hospital after his colon burst from prolonged opioid abuse.    Two years after his near-death experience,  Perry goes to a Rehab facility in Switzerland. He wrote that he faked pain symptoms to get Oxycontin during COVID. He was also getting daily Ketamine infusions.  The Ketamine use after treatment led to his death.  Five people where charged in connection with Perry's overdose death. Now, one of those who sold Ketamine to Perry gets a slap on the wrist from the court. Eric Flemming sentenced to 24 months in federal prison and three years of supervised  release.  According to prosecutors, Fleming admitted he distributed the ketamine, obtained from so-called "Ketamine Queen" Jasveen Sangha.  Fleming also admitted to distributing 50 vials of ketamine to Perry's live-in personal assistant.    On October 28, Matthew Perry went to his country club to play a game of Pickleball with friends. Perry returned to his home after the game and was seen by his assistant, who was leaving the house to run errands. At 4 p.m., the assistant returned home and found Perry floating face down in the heated end of the pool.  Paramedics pulled Perry out of the pool and pronounced him dead at the scene.   Joining Nancy Grace Today:  Wendy Patrick – California Prosecutor, Author of “Why Bad Looks Good” and “Red Flags,” and Host of “Today with Dr. Wendy” on KCBQ in San Diego; Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD Caryn L. Stark – NYC Psychologist, Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carynpsych, Facebook: “Caryn Stark” Mike McCormick – Owner and Lead Investigator of M.C.M. Investigations (Los Angeles); Former LAPD Detective for over 25 years (worked Gangs for 5 years); Facebook: MCM Investigations Dr. William Morrone  – Chief Medical Examiner, Bay County Michigan; Author: “American Narcan: Naloxone & Heroin-Fentanyl Associated Mortality” Miguel Melendez – Senior Writer, Entertainment Tonight Digital; Twitter & IG: @MelendezReports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Hooker, an American man whose wife Lynette Hooker disappeared in the Bahamas. After vowing to "never stop searching" for his missing wife, husband Brian Hooker left the islands, returning he said to care for his ailing mother. He has not returned to the Bahamas to look for his wife.   The U.S. Coast Guard has seized the couple's 46-foot sailboat, Soulmate as evidence and is conducting an active criminal investigation.    New information is coming out that mysterious lights and large splash was heard coming from the boat.  What happened to Lynette Hooker?  Joining Nancy Grace Today: Blaine Stevenson - friend,   GOFUNDME PAGE for Karli/Lynette:https://www.gofundme.com/f/Lynette-Hooker-Missing-in-Bahamas  Josh Kolsrud - Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, website: kolsrudlawoffices.com, Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices Dr. Rachel Toles  - Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, website: DrRachelToles.com, Instagram / YouTube: TolzHaus, Facebook: DrRachelToles  Brian Fitzgibbons  - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security Vanessa Walsh - Host: Unmasked True Crime,   Facebook and YouTube: UnmaskedTrueCrime, X: CrimeUnmasked Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The three victims killed in a shooting at a San Diego mosque are hailed as heroes for calliing 911 and protecting more than 100 children inside. A potentially drunk New York City driver kills two in violent chain-reaction crash. Two Americans arrested in Japan for breaking into enclosure baby "Punch" calls home. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh, who's murder conviction has been overturned,  is suing former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill.  He alleging she violated his civil rights by tampering with the jury during his 2023 double-murder trial. Hill previously pleaded guilty to state charges of perjury, obstruction of justice, and misconduct in office. Comments Hill made to jurors was considered as improperly influencing the verdict.   The complaint claims Hill wanted a guilty verdict to help sell her upcoming book about the trial.  Murdaugh's team is seeking more than $600,000 in compensatory damages—mostly tied to the costs of the original trial—along with punitive damages. His attorneys have stated that any recovered money will not go to Murdaugh personally, but is intended to hold Hill accountable. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Mark Peper  - Criminal defense attorney The Peper Law Firm, PeperLawFirm.com, Twitter: @PeperLawFirm Chris Mcdonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough---law-enforcement-relations.html, Host of YouTube channel, The Interview Room. Dr. Kendal Crowns - Ft. Worth, TX Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth),  Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue", Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) GiGi McKelvey - Journalist, Host of the podcast “Pretty Lies And Alibis,” prettyliesandalibis.org , Facebook, IG, TikTok: @PrettyLies And Alibis, Twitter: @PrettyLiesAlibi Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson -   Alex Murdaugh's former housekeeper  Dave Mack- Crime Stories investigative reporter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judge Gregory Carro rules some of the evidence recovered in an unlawful search of Luigi Mangione's belongings will not be allowed at trial, though prosecutors can show the jury Mangione's 'manifesto' and silencer. Mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's retrial may result in third trial on outstanding singular sex crime charge.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly revealed text messages between Shanann Watts and a friend reveal her heartbreak as her marriage falls apart.  Shanann canceled a gender reveal party planned for August 7, about a week before she was strangled by her husband.  She had splurged over $800 on a cake, cookies, party supplies and flowers Then texts between the husband and wife revealed the collapsing marriage. Shanann wrote “Chris told me last night he’s scared to death about this third baby and he’s happy with just Bella and Celeste and doesn’t want another baby."   She then said she thought Chris was having an affair.     Days later, Shanann and her two daughters were dead. Joining Nancy Grace today: Cheryln Cadle -  Author of a new book “Christopher Watts a Failed Life," “The Murders of Christopher Watts” and “The Many Faces of Christopher Watts: A 5-year Update”, website: www.cherylncadle.com  Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter - Clinical Psychologist, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addition,” and “Aftershock: How Past Event Shake Up Your Life Today”, and Producer of “Utter Nonsense,” a documentary of exploration of addition and severe mental illness, available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video, website:drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter Dr. Kendall Crowns  - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)  Mark Peper – Criminal Defense Attorney, The Peper Law Firm; X: @PeperLawFirm Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15- and 17-year-old boys in custody after shooting at "random" Austin targets Saturday and Sunday. Parents of rape victim begging University of California Santa Barbara to request assistance from larger law enforcement agencies to get attacker behind bars as quickly as possible. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Reiner, 32  pleads not guilty to the December 2025 murders of his parents, director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.    His preliminary hearing has been postponed to Sept. 15, 2026, as  the defense is still waiting for evidence. There is roughly 2 terabytes of discovery and autopsy results. Reiner is now represented by a public defender after his previous high-profile attorney Alan Jackson withdrew. Reports suggest Reiner is in a high-observation mental health unit in jail. Reiner has faced severe, long-term mental health challenges, including diagnoses of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, and was under a mental health conservatorship between 2020 and 2021. The murderders happened after Michele and Rob Reiner leave Conan’s party without their son after his off-putting behavior, like wearing a hoodie to a formal event and interrupting Bill Hader’s private conversation, leads to an embarrassing public row. Reiner, however, doesn’t make his own way to Brentwood. Instead, he pops up in Santa Monica at 4 a.m. Sunday morning, checking into The Pierside hotel. Desk staff don’t notice anything off about Reiner’s appearance, but the next morning, housekeepers find sheets covering the windows, and blood all over Reiner’s bedding and shower. The Reiners’ troubles with their middle child have been bubbling to a head for months. Every photo of the family from the September premiere of Rob’s latest film, "Spinal Tap: The End Continues," picture the 32-year-old sporting a deep scowl. By November, Nick Reiner moves back into his parents’ guest house, which he’s trashed on multiple occasions, leading up to a blowout fight the day after Thanksgiving that left Michele “at her wits’ end.”   Joining Nancy Grace: Philip Dubé - Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law; Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy; X: PhilipCDube, IG: PhilipDube, YouTube: PhilipDube3922 Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLivee  Scott Eicher - A founding member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T); Historical Cellular Analysis Expert; Former FBI agent of 22 years; Former Police Officer and Homicide Detective with Norfolk Virginia Police Dept. having served 12 years; Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis handling Criminal, Defense and Civil Cases Rob Shuter - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, Author of Newly-released Novel “It Started With A Whisper;" Former Publicist of Sean Combs; IG: @naughtygossip Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast, "Mayhem in the Morgue," and Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) Kayla Brantley - Reporter-At-Large for DailyMail.com and Host of DailyMail’s Podcast: 'The Trial of Diddy;' X: @_KaylaBrantley, Instagram: @KaylaBrantley Sydney Sumner - Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Mayhem in the Morgue on all podcast platforms: https://link.podtrac.com/MayhemMorgue In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns examines how forensic pathology, DNA evidence, and meticulous evidence preservation can revive years-long cold cases, specifically focusing on the 1990 Lover’s Lane murder and the 1993 Brown’s Chicken massacre. Dr. Crowns details the physiological realities of neck trauma and the four stages of hemorrhagic shock, and explains how tools like the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) allow investigators to match decades old DNA to identify potential suspects. The episode closes with Dr. Crowns sharing lessons learned from testifying in court and the importance of using precise language. Highlights (0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns (0:15) The Lover’s Lane murders, cold case questions, and Dr. Crowns’ follow-up to a recent Crime Stories with Nancy Grace discussion (1:15) Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson are reported missing before searchers discover their bodies in the woods (2:15) What incised wounds reveal about sharp force trauma to the neck (3:00) Why injuries to the carotid arteries and jugular veins can lead to hemorrhagic shock and rapid death (9:00) What Henry and Atkinson likely endured before losing consciousness (10:15) A 2026 tip, CODIS, and the DNA match that may move the Lover’s Lane case toward trial (12:00) How DNA and trace evidence are collected during autopsy and preserved for future testing (14:45) The Brown’s Chicken massacre and how discarded food evidence led to preserved DNA samples (21:30) Breakthrough in the case and the identification of the suspects (22:45) Why substitute medical examiners sometimes testify in older cases and the importance of using precise language in court (29:30) Smith v. Arizona, the confrontation clause, and legal changes affecting substitute testimony (31:15) Closing thoughts on how modern forensic science continues to solve cold cases About the Host:  Dr. Kendall Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally recognized forensic pathologist. He has led death investigations in Travis County, Fort Worth, Chicago, andKansas. Over his career, he has performed thousands of autopsies and testified in court hundreds of times as an expert witness. A frequent contributor to Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, Dr. Crowns brings sharp medical insight and dark humor to the often misunderstood realities of forensic pathology. About the Show Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners inside the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable world of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each episode delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom. Expect gallows humor, hard truths, and unforgettable investigations. Connect and Learn More Learn more about Dr. Kendall Crowns on Linkedin. Catch him regularly on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace and follow Mayhem in the Morgue where you get your podcasts. If you liked this episode, don’t keep it to yourself; follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's Sydney Silvagni with some of our top stories this week.   Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shots ran out as Charlie Kirk sat on stage at a Utah Valley University event. The conservative activist reportedly hit near his neck and killed. According to reports, the shot was fired from the roof of a campus building about 200 yards away.  Social Video posts show Kirk in a familiar pose,  speaking into a handheld microphone, sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogans “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong.”  The single shot booms and  Kirk  reaches up with his right hand. Blood gush from underneath.  Now the accused shooter, Tyler Robinson’s defense team has called for the entire Utah County prosecutor’s office to be recused. The defense’s claims a potential conflict of interest as a lead prosecutor’s child was at the event where Kirk was assassinated. That, according to the defense, tainted the office’s decisions. A judge has ruled the teen's attendance “did not materially influence” prosecutors’ actions.        Joining Nancy Grace today: Franz Borghardt - Criminal Defense Attorney, Founder of Borghardt Law Firm, Former Prosecutor, and Adjust Professor at Louisiana State University Teaching Criminal Litigation; Instagram and Facebook: BorghardtLawFirm Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker: When to work on a relationship and when to walk away,” and featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive Koa Lorimor - Former Army Sniper Chris McDonough - Director at the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective (worked over 300 homicides in 25-year career), Trained the First Native American Homicide Task Force; Host of YouTube Channel, "The Interview Room"  Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" X @JoScottForensic Victoria Churchill - U.S. Political Reporter for DailyMail.com; Instagram & Facebook: VictoriaSnitsarChurchill, Dan Murphy  - Former NYPD Detective-Sergeant,  Co-Host of "Gold Shields" Podcast, Author: “Workplace Safety: Establishing an Effective Violence Prevention Program" Sydney Sumner - 'Crime Stories'  Investigative Reporter Dave Mack -'Crime Stories'  Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Duggar hires a new attorney as he tries for a fourth bid at freedom. Attorney Beau B. Brindley is arguing Duggar’s original trial was unfair. At an appeal hearing last month, Duggar appeared virtually, regarding an appeal that prosecutors argue was filed after the deadline. The court is deciding whether this appeal can proceed.  The current motion alleges prosecutorial misconduct, misleading forensic evidence, and claims that evidence was withheld.   His previous attempts to vacate the conviction, including appeals to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, have been denied.  The former reality television star was arrested by federal agents on child pornography charges,  “knowingly received child pornography.”   He also “knowingly possessed child pornography” during the same months by using the Internet to “download child sexual abuse material.” Duggar entered a rehabilitation center in 2015 after he confessed to inappropriately touching his younger sisters when he was a teenager. Duggar was also accused of creating a private, paid Ashley Madison account, a social site made for people wanting to cheat on their significant other. Attorneys for Duggar claim he was not responsible for the data on his computer, that he was hacked.   Joining Nancy Grace Today: Sara G. West, M.D., Forensic Psychiatrist, Specializing in Sexually Deviant Behavior, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, forensicpsychiatryMD.com Glenn Bard - Retired Pennsylvania State Trooper First Class, Computer Crime Investigations, U.S. Veteran of Operation Desert Storm, PATCtech Digital Forensics patc tech dot com Jackie Howard - Crime Stories investigative reporter.    Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction has been unanimously overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court.  A new trial has been ordered for the disgraced attorney privously convicted for the murders of his wife and son.  The ruling was based on jury tampering accusations against court clerk Becky Hill, of improperly influencing jurors, depriving Murdaugh of a fair trial. The court also noted that the original trial judge erred by allowing extensive testimony on Murdaugh's financial crimes.   The two consecutive life sentences against Murdaugh have been vacated. Prosecutors now intend to retry the murder case by January 2027. Murdaugh will remain in prison, as he is still serving roughly 67 years for numerous financial crimes and fraud, to which he plead guilty.   Joining Nancy Grace today: Amie Williams - juror in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial / Author of "The Long Road to Justice: Unraveling Alex Murdaugh's Tangled Web"  John Mobley  - Trial attorney, John Mobley Law Firm, https://johnmobley.com/ Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Host of a new podcast "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall,"  Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive   Dr. Michelle DuPre - forensic pathologist and former medical examiner,  former detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: “Money, Mischief, and Murder: The Murdaugh Dynasty...the Rest of the Story,"  "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Child Abuse Investigation Field Guide", rorensic consultant,  DMichelleDupreMD.com Jennifer Wood  - Journalist and Director of research at FITSNews.com, Twitter: @IndyJenn_, Dave Mack- Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moscow Mule Murder Mom, Kouri Richins, gets maximum penalty for poisoning her husband. Pennsylvania adoptive mother points the finger at her husband for inflicting blows that left 5-year-old Landon Maloberti with fatal brain bleeding, massive swelling, and bruises all over his body. Arizona stabbing victim's girlfriend forced to help killer clean crime scene. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of government scientists either missing or mysteriously dead is now 16.  The FBI and White House are reviewing the series of deaths and disappearances looking for connection between the individuals with ties to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Los Alamos National Laboratory, and defense-related fields. We have been able establish the fact that  several victims vanished while hiking or walking, often leaving behind essential items like phone or ID. Are these individual disappearances and deaths a strange coincidence or a wild conspiracy theory?  Joining Nancy Grace today:  Luis Elizondo - former U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agent, former employee of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, former Director Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) and UFO whistleblower  Franc Milburn  - Former British Intelligence Officer, friend of Amy Eskridge Brian Fitzgibbons  - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security,  website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) Lauren Conlin- Reporter, Los Angeles Magazine - Podcaster/Reporter/ Co-Host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube, Website: www.popcrime.tv and primetimecrimeshow.com,             X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram: @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV  Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South Carolina Supreme Court reverses Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions on grounds that former Colleton County Clerk, Becky Hill, improperly influenced the jury toward a guilty verdict. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky student athlete, 22, stands accused of killing her newborn in her off-campus room.  She has pleaded not guilty to a first-degree manslaughter charge after the Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office determined the infant was born alive and died of “asphyxia by undetermined means”.  She previously told police she did not believe the baby was breathing.  Snelling has a pretrial hearing set for May 14, 2026, followed by a status hearing  June 12. If convicted of first-degree manslaughter, she faces 10 to 20 years in prison.   Laken Snelling is arrested after her infant is found dead in a trash bag inside the closet. Authorities allege Snelling gave birth in secret, wrapped her baby in a towel, placed him in a trash bag, and left him in her closet. According to an arrest report, Lexington police were called to a home on Park Avenue for an unresponsive infant on Wednesday. Police said they found a baby's body in a closet, wrapped in a towel inside a black trash bag.  Joining Nancy Grace today, Josh Kolsrud - Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, kolsrudlawoffices.com, Facebook and YouTube @KohlsrudLawOffices   Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,” featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive    Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of NEW Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)    Chris Byers - Private investigator and owner of Byers Investigative Services, Former Police Chief Johns Creek Georgia, 25 years Police Officer, website: byersinvestigative.com  Germania Rodriguez - Chief US Reporter, DailyMail.com    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Katherine “Kat” Torbick's co-workers can’t reach the registered nurse, they call police. Schaumburg police force entry into Katherine’s home, and find her lying on the couch, dead,with clear signs of trauma. In the garage, investigators find Katherine’s ex-boyfriend, KevinMotykie tying a noose. Motykie, 56, is unsteady and slurs his words while admitting he tooklorazepam and hydrocodone. As Motykie is placed in handcuffs, officers discover a recordingdevice in his pocket with a 7-hour tape between the hours of 2:00 and 9:00 a.m. that morning. The seven-hour audio recording captures Motykie interrogating Katherine about infidelity, hitting her, and sex assaulting her while she begs him to stop.  In the final four minutes of audio Motykie is heard strangling Katherine, repeatedly telling her to "think of somewhere happy."  Motykie has a history of domestic violence allegations in three prior orders of protection. Infact, Motykie attacks Katherine just weeks prior to her murder. Motykie allegedly chokesKatherine, tries to gauge her eyes out, and threatens her at knifepoint. Katherine manages toescape to a neighbor’s home and call 911. Investigators document her injuries, and in avideotaped statement, Katherine says she’s afraid Motykie will eventually kill her. Police issuea warrant for Motykie’s arrest, but are unable to locate him. Kevin Motykie is now behind bars, charged with first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated sex assault.  He's scheduled to appear in court again May 29th.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Maria Acopiado - friend and co-worker Franz  Borghardt  - Criminal Defense Attorney, Founder of Borghardt Law Firm, Former Prosecutor, Adjust Professor at Louisiana State University teaching Criminal Litigation, website: www.borghardtlawfirm.com, Insta/FB: BorghardtLawFirm Dr. Shari Schwartz - Forensic Psychologist (specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy), www.panthermitigation.com, X: @TrialDoc, Author: "Criminal Behavior" and "Where Law and Psychology Intersect: Issues in Legal Psychology" Marie Pereira -  Domestic Violence Expert (Domestic violence expert certified advocate, batterers prevention), criminal defense attorney, former prosecutor, registered nurse Sabrina Franza  -  Reporter, CBS News Chicagowebsite: www.cbsnews.com/chicagoInsta @sabrinafranza / Tiktok @sabfranza  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Brown opens fire on a Cambridge street, injuring two, with the Middlesex District Attorney revealing Brown's done this before. Grandmother stabbed 11 times for deigning to ask her grandson for help with Mother's Day groceries. Army veteran killed in house fire set by man she turned down. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D4vd back in court today for a status hearing in his murder case, as a judge decides if there's enough evidence to move toward trial. D4vd's preliminary hearing originally set for May 26, now moved to June 29. The defense requested more time to review a "mountain of evidence," with prosecutors stating they have already turned over more than 10 terabytes of digital data, but there could be as much as 40 terabytes.  D4vd is charged with the first-degree murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Now we are learning, reportedly from her best friend, that Celeste was pregnant and very concerned about what came next.   Another status hearing scheduled for June 17, 2026.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Randolph Rice - Former Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law, website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd  Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive Taylor Parise - Reporter, Los Angeles Magazine  Joseph Scott Morgan  -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic  Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Robinson fails bid to remove cameras from the courtroom as his preliminary hearing is schedule for the summer. Seven years after a woman's body is found on a Kentucky highway, her killer is finally charged. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did Jeffrey Epstein leave a suicide note?  His brother, Mark, says no.  He doesn't believe the one page letter unsealed by a District Judge Kenneth Karas was written by Jeffrey.  Theres only  five sentences printed on a sheet of lined paper. It's been seven years since the accused sex trafficking suspect was found hanging in his cell.  A former cellmate says he found it in a book in their shared cell.  Nicholas Tartaglione has said he discovered the note during the approximate two week time period they shared a cell in July 2019. During that time, Epstein reportedly tried to hang himself. He initially claimed that Tartaglione had assaulted him.  Epstein later told staff that he had no memory of the incident. Epstein died by suicide less than a month later.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Mark Epstein  - Brother of Jeffrey Epstein Bart Baggett  - Forensic handwriting expert. He is the founder of the Handwriting Experts Inc. Host of “The Bart Show “ Podcast, website: http://www.bartbaggett.com Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Host of a new podcast: "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall"  Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  Lynn Shaw  -  Founder and Executive Director of Lynn's Warriors,  Host of Lynn's Warriors on YouTube, website: lynnswarrior.org,  X: @lynns_warriors, YouTube: @LynnsWarriors Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic Dave Mac -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing and presumed abducted for 100 days. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos facing heavy backlash for the handling of the case, and may be officially ousted from office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been four years since father of three, Eric Richins, died from a fentanyl overdose. We now know his ingestion of the drug was planned by his wife Kori.  Afterwards, she wrote a children’s book about grief,  with her children, to help them cope.   Kouri Richins' book  isn't the only thing she's written. There's a six-page handwritten letter, "the walk the dog letter."  Prosecutors say that in the letter, Richins is instructing he family how to lie about what happened the night her husband died.   It's called the "walk the dog letter," since that phrase is written in big letters on the top. In it,  Richins makes the claim that her husband Eric was addicted to drugs, that he would make frequent trips to Mexico to get pills, and that his death was an accidental overdose. The letter was written to Richins' mother, and it reportedly tells her to instruct Richins' brother to make the connection to Mexico and drugs The jury deliberated just under three hours before convicting  Richins of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, forgery and two counts of insurance fraud.  What happened to the Richins children? Joining Nancy Grace Today: Donna Kelly– Former Utah Senior Deputy District Attorney and Attorney for Crime Victims Legal Clinic; Helped form the Utah County Sex Crimes Task Force Dr. Bethany Marshall – Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall; Twitter: @DrBethanyLive Justin Boardman – Retired Detective, West Valley City Police Department Special Victim’s Unit, Boardman Training & Consulting Dr. William Morrone – Toxicologist, Chief Medical Examiner, Bay County Michigan; Author: “American Narcan: Naloxone & Heroin-Fentanyl Associated Mortality” Elaine Aradillas - Senior Crime Reporter at the Messenger; Twitter: @elaineja, Instagram: @the_elaineja See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  In this week’s episode of "Zone 7," retired NYPD detective Mike Alcazar joins Sheryl McCollum to talk about what hostage negotiation looks like when a scene is tense, the stakes are high, and one wrong move can change everything. Drawing on decades in law enforcement, Mike discusses the Nancy Guthrie case, explains how negotiators read people in real time, and highlights the importance of patience, trust, and teamwork. He also shares stories from the field and looks back on the path that took him from undercover work to hostage negotiation and, later, to the recovery efforts after 9/11. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl McCollum welcomes retired NYPD detective Mike Alcazar to Zone 7 (1:00) Mike’s first reaction to the Nancy Guthrie case and why it struck him as unusual from the beginning (4:15) Information negotiators look for first: behavior, history, and possible mental-state concerns (9:00) The challenge of deciding when family can help and when they may make a crisis worse (13:30) Tension between negotiation and tactical response, and how one decision can undo hours of progress (19:30) How Mike became a negotiator and what the training process was like (23:00) A Brooklyn barricade, drone technology, and the friend who helped bring the situation to a peaceful end (29:45) Why voice, personality, and appearance can shape who a subject chooses to trust (31:15) How a sandwich from the bodega helped resolve a case (32:45) Mike looks back on becoming a detective and how 9/11 changed the course of his career (35:15) Ground Zero, recovery efforts, and the emotional toll officers carried after 9/11 Guest Bio Mike Alcazar is a retired NYPD detective with more than 30 years of service in law enforcement. During his time with the department, he worked undercover in vice, served as a hostage negotiator, and handled organized crime investigations. Mike took part in recovery efforts following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and now serves as an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. About the Host Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a Metro Atlanta Police Department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than 4 decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases include, in part, The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, and Tupac Shakur. Her work on the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: Email: [email protected] X: @zone7squad Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast Preorder Sheryl’s upcoming book, "Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Lessons in Life, Justice, and Joy from a Forensic Scientist," releasing May 2026 from Simon and Schuster. Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's Sydney Silvagni with some of our top stories this week: Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only twelve days after Rebecca Haro reports her son's kidnapping and claims she was knocked out in a parking lot while changing the 15-month-old's diaper, both parents of Emmanuel Haro faced murder charges.  Rebecca Haro faces a preliminary hearing  May 29. Prosecutors have told the court they’re ready to present their evidence. Emmanuel's mother has plead not guilty and is still being held on $1 million bail. Father Jake Haro pleaded guilty last year to second‑degree murder and related charges. He’s now serving a sentence of 25 years to life. Emmanuel’s remains still haven’t been found. Joining Nancy Grace today: Philip Dubé - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy, X: PhilipCDube, IG: PhilipDube, YouTube: PhilipDube3922  Dr. John Delatorre - Licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absents: a non-profit organization that searches for missing persons, resolutionfcs.com, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre  Steve Fischer - Missing Persons Private Investigator, Search & Rescue Specialist, & Owner of Search Investigations, website: search investigations.org, Facebook: SearchInvestigations, X: @SF_Investigates  Alli Neal - Co-Founder, Revved Up Kids, fighting to protect kids from sexual abuse and trafficking, revvedupkids.org, instagram, Facebook & Twitter: @RevvedUpKids  Dr. Eric Eason - Board Certified Forensic Pathologist, consultant, Instagram: @eric_a_eason, Facebook: Eric August Eason, LinkedIn: Eric Eason, MD   Katy Forrester -  Assistant Exclusives Editor at The U.S. Sun, covering true crime and showbiz, website: www.the-sun.com, X: @katyshowbix  Dave Mack - Crime Stories Investigative Reporter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just weeks after a judge said says Rex Heuerman  "will go to trial come hell or high water," the accused serial killer pleads guilty to all seven murders for which he's charged, and an additional murder. Now we are learning details of what police found on Heuermann's phones.  Yes, multiple phones.  Rex Heuermann used a series of burner phones to lure sex workers, contacting them hundreds of times over two years, according to court documents. These "untraceable" phones, along with his personal phone, traced to a "tight cluster" of cell towers near his Massapequa Park home, linking him to the victims and taunting calls made to family members.  Police arrested the prominent New York architect in connection with murders of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, Jessica Taylor, and Maureen Brainard-Barnes.  The 8th victim, 34-year-old Karen Vergata, was last heard from on Valentine's Day 1996. Her legs and feet were found the same year on Fire Island. Her skull was found fifteen years later near Tobay Beach in Nassau County.  The women's remains were found along Gilgo Beach in Long Island within 500 feet of each other.  The first four victims,  dubbed the Gilgo Four, were found wrapped in burlap.  Heuermann,  originally claimed his innocent.    Asa Ellerup, his estranged wife, filed for divorce six days after his arrest and then signed a deal  worth at least 1 million dollars to take part in a documentary series.   Joining Nancy Grace today: Caryn Stark  -  Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice Mike Gould - Former Nassau County (NY) lieutenant and Founding member of the New York Police Department (NYPD) K-9 unit. He's led several investigations into serial killers, including the Gilgo Beach killer on Long Island. Former National Guardsman and has worked on secret service detail for two presidents Joseph Scott Morgan  -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic Josh Zeman - Investigative Journalist and Documentary Film Director.  Director of "The Killing Season,"   Host of the podcast: "Sinister with Josh Zeman," Website: Sinisterpod.com Insta: @Joshzeman, X: @Siniterpod, TikTik: @Sinisterwithjoshzeman FB: @Sinisterpodcast YT@Sinisterpodcastjz  Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Anthony Burke facing severe state-level charges in the death of Celeste Rivas. He has not been formally charged with federal crimes. If it can be proven that he lured Celeste to his home, wouldn't let her leave then murdered her, that rises to the level of kidnapping, a federal offence.   D4vd could already be facing the death penalty for the special circumstances in the case —lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and killing a witness to a crime.   Especially disturbing is a video released by the singer showing him sitting in a chair wrapping what looks like a human finger in a cloth. Celeste Rivas had two fingers cut off. They have not been found. The finger being held by D4vd was actually a plastic anime toy.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Randolph Rice -  Former Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law  website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd  Caryn Stark -  Forensic Psychologist,  www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice  Jon Buehler - Investigator,  Former Detective, Detective in the Scott Peterson Investigation Scott Eicher - Digital Forensics Expert, Founding Member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T),  Historical Cellular Analysis Expert; Former FBI agent, Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis - Handling Criminal, Defense and Civil cases, website: pcaexperts.com;  Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic,  Susan Hendricks  - Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi’, IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheriffs deputies re-examine Susan Flores' backyard with ground penetrating radar, hoping to finally locate Kristin Smart. Columbian national crosses center line drunk, killing a father of two in the resulting head-on crash. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, missing now more than three months. Clashes between FBI director Kash Patel and Pima Sheriff Chris Nanos has seemingly torpedoed the search for Nancy. The search continues as we learn a vast area near Nancy's home is unsearched and why have investigators shifted, now searching for a gray van.    Joining Nancy Grace today:  Caryn Stark -  Forensic Psychologist,  www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice  Brian Fitzgibbons  -  Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security Joseph Scott Morgan -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic,  Allison Weiner   - Senior Reporter, NewsNation and Author: "Murder in the Media".    Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FBI Director Kash Patel says Pima County Sheriff turned away all offers of help for four crucial days after Nancy Guthrie was reported missing. Coast Guard seeking contact with owners of boat moored near the Hookers' Soulmate the day Lynette "fell overboard." Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Murdaugh could be getting a new trial. FITSNews is reporting a "reliable source" as saying the five member South Carolina Supreme Court panel has voted unanimously in favor of granting Murdaugh a new trial.  The appeal filed by Murdaugh's attorneys heavily features allegations of improper influence by former Colleton County clerk of court Rebecca "Becky" Hill during the 2023 murder trial. The Supreme Court could uphold the convictions, send the case back to a lower court, or reverse the convictions and order a new trial. Even if a new murder trial is granted, Murdaugh is currently serving 40 years for federal financial crimes.  A decision could take several more months. Joining Nancy Grace today: Eric Bland  - Founder, Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law, Twitter: @TheEricBland, blandrichter.com Dr. Rachel Toles - Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Author of book coming out in 2027 “Inventing the Psychopath: How a Convenient Myth Makes the World More Dangerous,” website: DrRachelToles.com, Instagram / YouTube: TolzHaus, Facebook: DrRachelToles,  Chris McDonough  - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host YouTube channel, "The Interview Room”, website: www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough   Dr. Michelle DuPre  - Forensic Pathologist and Former Medical Examiner,  also Former Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: “Money, Mischief, and Murder: The Murdaugh Dynasty...the Rest of the Story,"  "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Child Abuse Investigation Field Guide", Forensic Consultant DMichelleDupreMD.com Jennifer Wood - Journalist, Director of research at FITSNews.com, Twitter: @IndyJenn_  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britney Spears pleads guilty to a reduced charge of reckless driving following a March DUI arrest in California.  She checked herself into rehab for 30 days. A judge sentenced her to 12 months probation avoid jail time,  but as part of the plea, Britney must complete a three-month substance abuse program, pay a fine ($571), and participate in mental health counseling.  Originally arrested on suspicion of DUI, her attorney entered a guilty plea for the reduced charge of "wet reckless".  She has also been ordered to meet with a psychologist once a week and a psychiatrist twice a month, following her voluntary check-in to rehab prior to the plea.  Prosecutors cited her lack of prior DUI history, low blood alcohol level, and voluntary rehabilitation for the plea deal, Joining Nancy Grace: Troy Slaten  - Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers,  certified 'Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor,' Candidate for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge,  Twitter @TroySlaten Max Miner - President and CEO of Executive Treatment Solutions (ETS),   Website: ExecTreatmentSolutions.com  Sierra Fox  - Entertainment Host & Media Personality - Former TV Anchor  Fox 5 DC,  website: www.thesierrafox.com,  @thesierrafox (Insta, FB, TikTok, X) Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Texas jury handed down the death penalty for Tanner Horner, who pleaded guilty to killing Athena Strand after claiming hitting her with his delivery truck. A Florida mom ejected and arrested at son's football game for attacking his juvenile opponent! Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a mystery connection between missing and dead scientists linked to top Nasa research? Approximately 14 cases have been identified.  NASA electrical engineer Joshua LeBlanc is now included in the list.   LeBlanc, 29, was pulled from the burnt wreckage of his Tesla. Reportedly, his car struck a guardrail and several trees before it burst into flames. When his family first reported him missing, they were afraid he had been kidnapped.  The White House and FBI are investigating this string of suspicious deaths and disappearances individuals involved in classified aerospace, nuclear, and defense research.  From deep research into anti-gravity jet propulsion, into special alloys made for high-intensity heat (Molybdenum) and so much more that that is outside the normal realm of expertise.   Joining Nancy Grace today:  Franc Milburn  -  Former British Intelligence Officer, friend of Amy Eskridge  John Nantz  -  Former Supervisory Special Agent FBI, Townhall columnistX, Truth Social, and Instagram: @theJohnnantz, LinkedIn and FB: @johnnantz Website: townhall.com/columnists/johnnantz  Stephanie Harlowe - Co-Host of 'Crime Weekly' podcast, Youtube: @StephanieHarlowe  Insta: @stephanieharlowe  Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three years after a guilty verdict, Alex Murdaugh may see his murder convictions vacated if the South Carolina Supreme Court finds former court clerk influenced members of his jury. Meth cook busted at Michigan State. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fallout continues for D4vd as we go through the prosecution documents line by line. We learn in the singer can be tracked to Santa Barbara county. This is the area where Celeste's passport card was found by Caltrans workers. The area is only open sunrise to sunset. Could this be where D4vd tried to get rid of evidence?  More late breaking info, video turns up in which D4vd passes off a stench from the rental home as a "bathroom" problem. Is he trying to pass of the smell of decomposing Celeste as a bodily function?  Joining Nancy Grace today: Jo-Anna Nieves  - Criminal defense attorney and Founder of The Nieves Law Firm, website: thenieveslawfirm.com, Instagram, Facebook and X: nieveslawfirm, YouTube and TikTok: thenieveslawfirm  Dr. Cheryl Arutt  - Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist specializing in Trauma Recovery, PTSD and EMDR,  website: askdrcheryl.com,  website: CreativeEMDR.com , IG: @askdrcheryl Tom Smith  -  Former NYPD Detective for 30 years - Narcotics, Robbery Squad, Gang Investigations - was also assigned to the FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force. Co-Host of the GOLD SHIELDS Podcast, thegoldshieldshow.com, FB & Instagram: @thegoldshieldshow  Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) Caitlyn Becker - Senior National Correspondent at the New York Post ,  Host: ‘NYPostCast  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two teenagers killed, 10 more injured when group turned away from party opens fire in an Amarillo apartment complex. Grandmother on trial after four-year-old dies of alcohol poisoning with .68 BAC. New York man break's into ex's home to kill her son. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents of a small rural Idaho town of turn out in force to join authorities searching for a 5-year-old boy reported missing. He was last seen in a field near his family home. Ultimately, tips lead police to the home of a neighbor, Sarah Wondra.  Police spent more than a week excavating the home's backyard. FPD Chief JD Huff says police believe Vaughan's body was buried in Wondra's backyard and then moved to another location.  All the cadaver dogs used in the search "alerted" in the yard. Ground penetrating radar also detected "anomalies." Additional evidence was found in the home. Now Sarah Wondra's husband, Stacey, is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, destruction of evidence and more.   He pleaded not guilty to all counts.    In the last days,  the judge overseeing Wondra's preliminary hearing  found probable cause that he kidnapped and killed Michael Vaughan, then destroyed evidence.  During closing arguments the prosecution alleged Michael died by suffocation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandra Birchmore, a 23-year-old teacher's aide and instructional assistant,  was found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts, home in February 2021. Sandra was known to many officers of the Stoughton Police department due to her involvement with an Explorer program as a teen. Her death, initially ruled a suicide, became the focus of a federal homicide investigation, leading to the 2024 arrest of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell, who was charged with her murder. Turns out Sandra had been groomed since age 10. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack update the case with additional forensic evidence that is just now coming to light.  Transcribe Highlights 00:06.64 Introduction - Basic Training 02:29.94 Murder of Sandra Birchmore 05:05.01 Explorer Post is extension of scouting 10:08.64 Sandra was a Teachers-Aide 15:09.02 Suicide investigations 20:16.88 Discovery of body 25:24.73 Sandra excited - 10 weeks pregnant 30:02.03 Death ruling changed after 3 plus years 35:25.69 Investigation revealed others involved  40:05.90 FBI investigation 41:53.69 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's Sydney Silvagni with some of our top stories this week: Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Court documents reveal disturbing new details of the  gruesome  murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.  D4vd,  David Anthony Burke, charged with first-degree murder, continuous sexual acts, lewd and lascivious sexual acts with an individual under 14 years old and mutilating the human remains of a body. He has pleaded not guilty.   The documents reveal D4vd provided Celeste with a burner cellphone and the two discussed abortion, Plan B birthcontrol, and the fact that Celeste wanted more than just a sexual relationship.  Court document alleges D4vd ordered two chainsaws from Amazon as well as  a body bag, an inflatable pool and a burn cage via Amazon using a fake name.  Investigators say fragments of that pool were found in cut wounds on Celeste's body. Joining Nancy Grace today: Tre Lovell -Trial Attorney of The Lovell Firm, website: www.lovellfirm.com, Facebook: tre.lovell.5, Instagram: tre-lovell1  Steve Fischer  - Missing Persons Private Investigator, Search & Rescue Specialist, & Owner of Search Investigations,  hired by the owner of the Hollywood Hills property where D4vd rented SearchInvestigations, X: @SF_Investigates  Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)   Susan Hendricks - Investigative Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi", IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Guthrie has been missing now for three months. The search continues for clues, even combing possibilities suggested by the Guthrie family. Daughter Annie Guthrie gave police early in the investigation, a hand drawn map of a possible route the kidnapper could have taken. Will businesses and traffic cameras along that route provide any help in finding Nancy?    Joining Nancy Grace today: Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, former Marine and Iraq war veteran Sheryl McCollum - Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org, Host of podcast: Zone 7, Author of a new book: "Swans Don't Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer's Daughter", Twitter: @ColdCaseTips  Joseph Scott Morgan  -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 NYPD Officers injured rescuing families from a Queens home that exploded the moment they tried to enter to apprehend a knife-wielding suspect. WHCA Dinner suspect back in court for detention hearing. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Court documents reveal disturbing new details of the  gruesome  murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.  D4vd,  David Anthony Burke, charged with first-degree murder, continuous sexual acts, lewd and lascivious sexual acts with an individual under 14 years old and mutilating the human remains of a body. He has pleaded not guilty.   The documents reveal D4vd was seen on camera driving in his Tesla with Celeste's body in the frunk. What's more,  court document alleges D4vd ordered two chainsaws from Amazon as well as  a body bag, an inflatable pool and a burn cage via Amazon using a fake name.  Investigators say fragments of that pool were found in cut wounds on Celeste's body. Joining Nancy Grace today: Tre Lovell -  Trial Attorney of The Lovell Firm, website: www.lovellfirm.com, Facebook: tre.lovell.5, Instagram: tre-lovell1 Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter - Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychological evaluations and risk assessments for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addition,” and “Aftershock: How Past Event Shake Up Your Life Today”, and Producer of “Utter Nonsense,” a documentary of exploration of addition and severe mental illness, available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video, website:drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter Steve Fischer -  Missing Persons Private Investigator, Search & Rescue Specialist, & Owner of Search Investigations,   hired by the owner of the Hollywood Hills property where D4vd had been staying, website: search investigations.org, Facebook: SearchInvestigations, X: @SF_Investigates  Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic Susan Hendricks - Investigative Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi", IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It will be several weeks before we learn more about the state's case against singer D4vd, his preliminary hearing on the murder of Celeste Hernandez Rivas delayed to the end of the month. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Hillyard, co-owner of Farley's Coffee with husband, Chris, has not been seen since Wednesday, March 25th, the Oakland community praying for her safe return.  Oakland, California police initially release information that Amy last seen near her home in the Cleveland Heights neighborhood around 2 pm, but surveillance footage places her near Dimond Park, about two miles away, at 4:30 pm that afternoon. Searches of the park have not revealed new leads. Amy is considered "at-risk" due to an undisclosed medical condition. She is described as 5'4", 120 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes, last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers with a black stripe.  Amy's family say they are not giving up.  Anyone with information asked to call 911 or Oakland Police at 510-238-3641.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Jo-Anna Nieves - Criminal Defense Attorney and Founder of The Nieves Law Firm; Instagram, Facebook and X: nieveslawfirm, YouTube and TikTok: thenieveslawfirm Brian Fitzgibbons – VP of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, Kingsman Philanthropic’s 2022 rescue missions of women and children in Ukraine, Iraq War Veteranide_security Dr. Rachel Toles - Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Author, “Inventing the Psychopath: How a Convenient Myth Makes the World More Dangerous,” coming 2027, Instagram and YouTube: TolzHaus, Facebook: Dr Rachel Toles Dave Mack - Crime Stories Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Reiner back in court today in the murder of his parents. The purpose, to set a date for his preliminary hearing. We have learned that the case will not proceed until September.  This is due in part, to nearly two terabytes of discovery that must be provided to the defense. What's more, the  autopsy reports of Rob and Michele Reiner, are still not complete more than four months after the murders.   Reiner, 32, charged with killing his parents inside the master bedroom of the family home, is being held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles. He has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges. Jake Reiner, the eldest sibling has finally spoken about losing his parents, describing them in an essay as "the most giving people I have ever known," and  their murders as "a nightmare."    Joining Nancy Grace Today Philip Dubé - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy  Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice Heather Michaels  - Reiner family friend and neighbor, Investigative Reporter, Producer and Social Justice Advocate, Instagram: HeatherMichaelsTV, Facebook: HeatherSMichaels, Dr. Thomas Coyne  - Chief Medical Examiner, District 2 Medical Examiner's Office, State of Florida; Forensic Pathologist, Toxicologist, Neuropathologist; X: @DrTMCoyne Alexis Tereszcuk - 'Crime Stories'  Investigative Reporter  Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Officer responding to an armed robbery taken along for a getaway ride, forced to shoot suspect to bring the car to a stop. Ohio semi-truck driver with fraudulent ID kills young family in fiery crash. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memphis Police  investigating the discovery of skeletal remains  of three children, aged 3 to 7.  The remains where found a dog walker who initially found a  skull. Days later police recover an 14 additional bones from a drainage pipe.  Police believe the remains may have been in the area for several years. Investigators used cameras, and cadaver dogs conducting  intense searches of drainage systems The investigation is ongoing with no suspect. Memphis officials  urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.   Joining Nancy Grace Today: Dr. Bethany Marshall  - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker: When to work on a relationship and when to walk away,” She is also featured on Peacock and Bravo, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  Dave Moyer  - Georgia K9 Tracker, Master Trainer K9 Tracker, Former Deputy K9 With San Bernardino Sheriff Dept, Former Navy bomb disposal master technician  Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic Melissa Andrews  - Crime and Investigative Anchor  WTOL 11  Ohio, website: www.wtol.com  Insta: immelandrews FB: Mel Andrews Tik Tok: MelAndrewsTV  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cole Tomas Allen facing life in prison for Saturday's assassination attempt. Second set of remains found in search for missing USF students. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Coast Guard opened a criminal investigation into the disappears of Michigan woman Lynette Hooker. The 55-year-old went missing while boating in the Bahamas. Police say Lynette and husband Brian Hooker were using an 8‑foot dinghy to travel from Hope Town to their yacht, Soulmate, moored near Elbow Cay in the Abaco Islands. Husband Brian says around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Lynette "bounced out of the dinghy", along with the boat’s engine key, which caused the motor to stop. He says strong currents carried her away, but he saw her swimming toward shore before losing sight of her. Brian reportedly paddled the boat to Marsh Harbour and contacted police around 4 a.m.  Now, the search for Lynette has turned inland. Royal Bahamian Police and the US Coast Guard say it's unlikely the Michigan mom fell overboard.  Joining Nancy Grace Today  Randy Kessler -  Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, Author: "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future", www.KSFamilyLaw.com, Instagram: @rkessler23, Twitter: @GADivorce Dr. Bethany Marshall  - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured on Peacock and Bravo, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive Brian Fitzgibbons  - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security Vanessa Walsh  -  Host of the podcast, Unmasked True Crime,  Facebook and YouTube: UnmaskedTrueCrime, X: CrimeUnmasked  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities are desperately searching for a missing USF student after finding the remains of her friend, stabbed to death by his roommate. Washington sheriff's deputies bewildered by car thieves' attempts to halt police pursuit. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A family vacation to Bali turns deadly. Sheila von Wiese-Mack found bludgeoned to death inside a suitcase. The socialite's 25-year-old daughter Heather Mack and her 21-year-old then-boyfriend, Tommy Schaefer charged and convicted by an Indonesian court. Police say Schaefer bludgeoned von Wiese-Mack with a bowl and then he and Mack stuffed her body into a suitcase and attempted to flee the scene. Heather Mack was pregnant at the time and gave birth to a daughter in prison.  After serving seven years in Indonesia for her role in the 2014 murder,  Mack was released from the Indonesian prison and returned to the United States, where she pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to kill a U.S. national and was sentenced to 26 years in prison in June 2023. Schaefer was sentenced in Indonesia to 18 years in prison, but after receiving time off for good behaviour, he has been released from a Bali jail. The 33-year-old still faces US federal charges. He has pled not guilty to conspiracy to kill someone in a foreign country, conspiracy to commit murder and obstruction of justice. He says, despite a judge's warning, he intends to represent himself.  A trial date has been set for January 2027. If convicted, Schaefer faces a possible life sentence.   Joining Nancy Grace Today: Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor, author “Red Flags” www.wendypatrickphd.com 'Today with Dr. Wendy' on KCBQ in San Diego Dr. Jorey Krawczyn - Police Psychologist, Adjunct Faculty with Saint Leo University; Research Consultant with Blue Wall Institute, Author: Operation S.O.S. - Practical Recommendations to Help “Stop Officer Suicide” (October 2021) bw-institute.com Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Featured on "The Piketon Massacre: Return to Pike County" on iHeartRadio Kristy Mazurek - Emmy Award-winning Investigative Reporter, President of Successful Strategies PR and Crisis Communications Firm     Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns examines how an ordinary day outdoors can turn deadly after an encounter with bees, wasps, hornets, or fire ants. Using real forensic cases, he explains the four stages of anaphylaxis, the aggressive nature of killer bees, and how forensic pathologists determine whether an insect attack caused, contributed to, or merely complicated a person’s death. Highlights: (0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns (0:15) Why stinging insects can turn an ordinary summer day into a fatal emergency (1:30) Dr. Crowns’ childhood story involving yellow jackets, his brother, and a very bad idea (5:30) How stinging insects are classified and the anatomy of stingers (6:15) The Schmidt sting pain index and the varying pain of insect stings (9:00) Sting frequency, allergic reactions, and seasonal danger patterns (11:00) Case one: a fatal bee swarm after a lawn mower disturbs a nest (13:30) The difference between bees, wasps, hornets, and the threat of killer bees (19:15) The four stages of anaphylaxis and autopsy findings that help confirm a fatal reaction (24:00) Case two: a woman found covered in fire ants, and what really caused her death About the Host: Dr. Kendall Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally recognized forensic pathologist. He has led death investigations in Travis County, Fort Worth, Chicago, and Kansas. Over his career, he has performed thousands of autopsies and testified in court hundreds of times as an expert witness. A frequent contributor to Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, Dr. Crowns brings sharp medical insight and dark humor into the strange, grisly, and sometimes absurd realities of forensic pathology. About the Show: Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners inside the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable world of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each episode delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom. Expect gallows humor, hard truths, and unforgettable investigations. Connect and Learn More Learn more about Dr. Kendall Crowns on Linkedin. Catch him regularly on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace and follow Mayhem in the Morgue where you get your podcasts. If you liked this episode, don’t keep it to yourself; follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Listen to some of our top stories this week from Crime Stories investigative reporter Sydney Silvani Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The father of the teen boy responsible for a mass shooting at a Winder, Georgia high school is being held accountable for his son Colt Gray's actions. Colin Gray convicted of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, cruelty to children, and reckless conduct after less than two hours of deliberation.   The FBI first investigated Colt Gray in May 2023 after receiving a tip about a school shooting threat via Discord, a gaming chat platform. Colin Gray told investigators he had been teaching his son about "firearms and safety" and how to hunt. He stated that if his son had made any threats, he "would be mad as hell and then all the guns would be taken away." Colt denied making threats. After the investigation, Colin Gray purchased his son an AR-15-style rifle as a gift. Colin Gray will be sentenced in July facing up to 180 years in prison. Joining Nancy Grace today:  Sonya Turner - Mom of two Apalachee High School students Chris Hubbard - Father of school age children. Brian Claypool -  Trial Attorney, Instagram: brian.claypool.   Dr. Jillian Peterson – Forensic Psychologist & Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Hamline University (St. Paul, MN); Expert on Mass Shootings and Violence Prevention; Author: “The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic” Chris Grollneck (Dallas, TX) Active Shooter Expert, Managing Principal for Active Shooter Prevention Project (ASPP) LLC., Author: "Qucik Series- Law Enforcement Guide to Responding to Active Shooters;" IG & TikTok: @aspp_pro, YouTube: @cgrollnek Chase McGee - Senior Newsroom Producer, Georgia Public Broadcasting   Marylynn Ryan - VP of News, Georgia Public Broadcasting  Sydney Sumner - CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Convicted killer Pamela Smart, 57,  serving life without parole for masterminding the 1990 murder of her husband, Gregg Smart,  claims her conviction was tainted by faulty audio evidence and media bias.  Smart’s legal team filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, arguing that transcripts of audio tapes played at her 1991 trial were inaccurate and created "expectation bias" among jurors.  The state of New Hampshire has asked a judge to dismiss the petition.    Smart's co-conspirators  under the age of 18 at the time of the killing, has been released from prison.    Joining Nancy Grace today:  Randy Kessler  -  Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, Author: "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future", www.KSFamilyLaw.com, Instagram: @rkessler23, Twitter: @GADivorce,  Allison Paganelli  - Board Certified Forensic Psychologist,  website: parkdietzassociates.com Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County, Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University),   Colleen Cronin  - Reporter from the Boston Herald, website: BostonHerald.com, X: @colleen_cronin Sydney Sumner  -  Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Guthrie, 84, is still missing from her Tucson, AZ home. The FBI is analyzing new DNA evidence from a hair sample found at the scene.   Originally, the hair sample was sent to a private Florida lab by the Pima County Sheriff's Department. Experts predict the testing could take months.     Joining Nancy Grace today: Brian Fitzgibbons  - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, Leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, former Marine and Iraq war veteran  Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured on Peacock and Bravo, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive   CeCe Moore - Chief Genetic Genealogist, Parabon NanoLabs, Inc., Parabon.com, DNAJustice.org, Facebook.com/CeCeMooreDNA, Twitter: @CeCeLMoore, Instagram: @CeCeMooreDNA  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LA Prosecutors reveal in court that Celeste Rivas Hernandez's alleged killer has "significant amount" of child pornography on his phone. Parents of slain Loyola freshman speak publicly about her death for the first time. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer-songwriter d4vd, David Anthony Burke, in court today on charges including first-degree murder in the death of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez.  He pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness to an investigation. Prosecutors allege he killed Celeste to prevent her from exposing their sexual relationship, in turn ruining his musical career.  Celeste's autopsy revealed a gruesome death from multiple stab wounds, in her torso. Her body was subsequently dismembered. Her skull was partially skeletonized and an eye was missing. Two fingers were also gone. During a court hearing today, prosecutors revealed  a "significant amount" of child pornography was found on Burke's phone.   D4vd has been denied bail and is now being held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility. This is the same facility housing Nick Reiner.  D4vd's legal team says "actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez".  Joining Nancy Grace today:  Philip Dubé  - Former Court-Appointed Counsel,   Public Defenders: Criminal & Consttutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter  -  Clinical Psychologist, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addition,” “Aftershock: How Past Event Shake Up Your Life Today”, and Producer of the documentary “Utter Nonsense,”  available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video, website:drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic,  Caitlyn Becker - Senior National Correspondent at the New York Post / Host of podcast: ‘NYPostCast’   Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celeste Rivas Hernandez's autopsy report made public days after arrest of alleged killer, David Anthony Burke. Young marine veteran shot and killed by her estranged husband. Alabama girls' basketball coach charged with 32 counts of deviant sexual behavior. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.