Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial after spending parts of more than seven days deliberating.  The presiding judge formally declared a mistrial. He relayed the details of a note from the jury which stated, “With a heavy heart, we report we are unable to come to a unanimous decision. We will not be able to.”   Soon after, at the request of Clancy’s defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, Sullivan gave the defense an hour to pursued an emergency stay from the Supreme Judicial Court. The  emergency request was denied.   Ahosis at the time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pennsylvania Police Corporal Sean Farrell faces voluntary manslaughter charges after fatally shooting 22-year-old unarmed college student Glenwood 'Bubba' Pysher IV on a home's back patio. In South Carolina, parents John and Geordyn Hayes were arrested after their nonverbal autistic 5-year-old daughter Saylor was found drowned following the intentional removal of her tracking transponder. In Texas, 63-year-old Ronny Medford has been indicted for murder after his 84-year-old father was found dead inside a burn barrel on his property. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After six days of deliberating, the Lindsay Clancy jury remains deadlocked.   After lunch on Thursday, the jury submitted a question,  but the judge did not read it aloud. He did reiterate the legal definition of reasonable doubt, sending jurors back to deliberate. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington told the court one juror “refuses to listen to the law” and moved to remove that juror. Judge  William  Sullivan declined.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Utah judge has ruled that 23-year-old Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the fatal rooftop shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton rejects defamation threats as federal authorities prosecute four out-of-state individuals for making violent threats during the investigation into Nolan Wells' mysterious death. In Pennsylvania, 29-year-old Jakob Korber faces criminal homicide charges after home security camera footage caught him surrendering to police following the brutal beating death of his mother. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer D4vd has new representation in court, now being represented by a public defender. Prosecutors claim D4vd had a financial motive to murder Celeste Rivas.  David Anthony Burke has been declared broke despite earning millions from his music career.  Attorneys for Celeste's family disputes indigent clams says D4vd has 3 companies under his name.  There are accusations that he may have transferred assets or hidden money through corporations and his mother or manager. Public records also show his father selling property and taking out loans during the legal fallout.  Joining Nancy Grace Tonight: Randolph Rice -  Former Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law, website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd 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   Steve Fischer  - TN/CA - Missing Persons Private Investigator, Search & Rescue Specialist, Owner of Search Investigations, www.searchinvestigations.org, Twitter: @SF_Investigates  Joseph Scott Morgan  -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic  Marissa Rayes -  Podcast Host, The Light True Crime, socials: Tiktok: @TheLightTrueCrimeYouTube: @TheLightTrueCrime   Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A random and horrific knife attack in Times Square leaves a 32-year-old attorney dead and another bystander wounded before NYPD officers fatally shoot the attacker. Nearly three decades after the drive-by shooting death of rap icon Tupac Shakur, a Nevada jury finds Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of first-degree murder. A North Carolina teenager faces murder charges for allegedly aiding a deadly California mosque attack by broadcasting the gunmen's livestream and spreading their white-supremacist manifesto. Sydney Silvagni.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ghislaine Maxwell's most recent bid to overturn her 2021 sex‑trafficking conviction and 20‑year sentence, has been denied. The only path to freedom no is a presidential pardon.      Maxwell is serving her sentence at Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Bryan, Texas. She was moved to the minimum‑security facility last year. Several "scandals" have followed Jeffrey Epstein's closest confidante, claims that she is not eligible to be at Camp Bryan, claims that she is getting special treatment, including claims she has unlimited access to toilet paper. That is uncommon behind bars.  There is also the reported secret thumb drive Maxwell sent to the DOJ. Are there names of men connected to the Epstein scandal on it or just motions in a bid for release?   Joining Nancy Grace today:  Haley Robson - Jeffrey Epstein Survivor;  involved with  'The Survivors. Inc'  which supports survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking  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. Chloe Carmichael - Clinical Psychologist, Author: ‘Nervous Energy: Harness The Power of Your Anxiety”, Twitter: @DrChloe, drchloe.com   Dani Pinter -  Chief Legal Officer, National Center on Sexual Exploitation, website: endsexualexploitation.org  Sydney Sumner - Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’ Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer D4vd has fired his high-profile legal team and pleaded not guilty during his Los Angeles arraignment for the gruesome murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. In Oklahoma, extraction facility owner Ryan Bassham faces first-degree murder charges following a massive, illegal THC lab explosion that killed two workers and damaged over twenty neighboring businesses. An 81-year-old California mother who had both of her legs amputated after an alleged impaired driver plowed into a sidewalk dining area is maintaining a positive outlook as her recovery continues. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are in verdict watch in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse accused of strangling her three young children: Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and eight-month-old Callan. Clancy wrapped exercise bands around the children's necks in their home's basement before slitting her wrists and jumping from a second-story window.  Joining Nancy Grace: Alice LaCour  -  former federal prosecutor, Co-host, "The Prosecutors Podcast," and "Legal Briefs Podcast," www.prosecutorspodcast.com, partner at Hilgers PLLC, socials: @prosecutorpod Dr. Cheryl Arutt  -  Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist specializing in Trauma Recovery, PTSD and EMDR,  website: askdrcheryl.com,  website: CreativeEMDR.com , IG: @askdrcheryl 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   Website: Evidenceoverassumption.com  Shannon Hill - Host, Shannon Hill News on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former pastor John-Paul "JP" Miller is awaiting a federal trial on cyberstalking and lying charges. Public scrutiny again focused on the suicide death of Mica Miller after the release of a three-part Netflix documentary.  Miller has pleaded not guilty to charges.  Authorities have not charged Miller criminally in connection Mica's death.      JOINING NANCY GRACE TODAY: Regina Ward  - Attorney for Mica Miller; Criminal Defense Attorney,  Law Firm of Regina B. Ward,  website: attorneyreginaward.com  Eric Faddis - Founder of The Law Offices of Eric Faddis,   former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense and civil litigation attorney,  website: EricFaddisLaw.com  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  Dotti Owens  -  Former Medical Examiner - Coroner for Ada County in Idaho - Founder of Dotti Owens Consulting   Jennifer Wood - Director of research at FITSNews.com in South Carolina, Twitter: @IndyJenn_  Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A standoff in Nashville ends in a fatal police shooting after a sword-wielding man holds a woman hostage inside a car. Bryan Kohberger’s new attorney files motions to disqualify the judge and move his post-conviction proceedings back to Latah County. A South Carolina judge denies bond for a woman accused of stabbing her Lyft driver eleven times during an alleged mental health crisis. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courtney Clenney pleads guilty to manslaughter and receives a six-year prison sentence for the 2022 fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli.  She was originally charged with second-degree murder and faced up to life in prison. Clenney argued she acted in self-defense because of an abusive relationship. The judge sentenced her to six years in state prison, followed by five years of reporting probation. Because she spent four years in jail awaiting trial, that time counts toward her sentence. She has about two years left to serve and could be released even sooner with good behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheryl McCollum is joined by human trafficking survivor and advocate Tina Dixon, who ran away as a young teenager before being trafficked through the Dixie Mafia’s network of brothels and organized prostitution across the South. Together, they discuss the grooming, manipulation, violence, and addiction traffickers use to control their victims and how organized trafficking operations adapt to changing technology as recruitment expands through social media and other online platforms. Tina also explains what finally helped her break free after decades of exploitation and why she has made it her mission to help others escape trafficking and rebuild their lives. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl explains the Dixie Mafia’s ties to human trafficking and the importance of understanding victimology in investigations (2:00) Why investigators distinguish between different forms of commercial sexual exploitation and how those differences shape an investigation (3:45) Tina runs away at 14, arrives on Bourbon Street, and becomes involved with an outlaw motorcycle club (8:30) The differences between a “Cassanova pimp” and a “gorilla pimp” and how traffickers use manipulation before violence (10:15) Inside Louisiana's prostitution “circuit” of roadside bars, gambling rooms, and brothels hidden throughout the bayous (11:45) How traffickers groom children online using social media, emotional manipulation, and false promises (15:00) Childhood abuse, addiction, and the vulnerabilities traffickers intentionally exploit (17:15) Inside a rural brothel: how victims are trained, controlled, and punished (23:15) Why traffickers profit while victims are left with addiction, trauma, and nothing to show for years of exploitation (24:15) How online predators continue using the same grooming tactics to recruit children today (26:45) The confrontation that led to Tina being shot twice (30:00) Why Destiny House, Hookers for Jesus, and EMDR finally succeeded after 17 rehab attempts 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. --- Tina Dixon is the founder and executive director of Queens Arise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping survivors of human trafficking build independent futures through education, career training, mentorship, and long-term recovery support. After surviving decades of trafficking herself, Tina now helps survivors create lasting stability while advocating for survivor-led solutions. Learn more about Tina and sign up for updates on her upcoming memoir, Going to the Country: https://queensarise.org/tina-dixon/ 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.

A Florida jury has convicted Mario Fernandez Saldana of first-degree murder and solicitation in the 2022 ambush slaying of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan. In Texas, former high school teacher Holly Adams was arrested following a year-long investigation into allegations of inappropriate relationships with students. Meanwhile, a reckless Florida driver fleeing a traffic stop slammed head-on into a school bus carrying 19 children before deputies apprehended him on foot. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Cajun Navy has been instrumental in the investigation into 18‑year‑old Nolan Wells' death.  Nolan went missing July 4, after a boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. He was found  dead two days later. Nancy speaks with Josh Gill,  United Cajun Navy Incident Commander. He was involved in the search for Nolan from the very beginning, and had early contact with Nolan's mom. He details that contact for Nancy, including accompanying her for a meeting with the coroner.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial in the stabbing death of  Austin Metcalf,17,  has been denied.   Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison after a jury rejected his self-defense claim.   In the motion for a new trial, Anthony's defense team claimed  the trial was unfair due to: Restrictions on public access to proceedings, citing security concerns, a  “gentleman’s agreement” between prosecutors and defense to suppress potentially damaging character evidence about both Anthony and Metcalf, claims Anthony was coerced into waiving his right to testify because of the agreement, alleged jury instructions that self-defense did not apply if Anthony provoked the altercation.   New allegations and evidence put before the court as prosecutors revealed that Anthony’s ex-girlfriend reported him to school for stalking and sent texts saying he was “lowkey on the verge” and wanted to “stab someone” and “lick the blood off the blade.”   Defense attorneys presented school and phone records showing Metcalf spray-painted racial slurs and phrases like “KKK” and “Heil Hitler.”    The Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas will review the denial.  Anthony’s attorneys,  say they will continue the appeal and pursue all legal remedies. Joining Nancy Grace today: Jeff Metcalf (TX) - Austin Metcalf's Father and founder of 'Austin Metcalf Foundation' - Non-profit will focus on emotional regulation and conflict resolution.  Website: https://austinmetcalffoundation.org  Dr. Bruce C. Carter - Director, Austin Metcalf Foundation  Renee Rockwell - Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Renee.Rockwell Philip Dubé - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy Dave Mack - Crime Online investigative reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The investigation into Nolan Wells' death continues. Today, a local resident and frequent visitor to Horn Island joins Nancy Grace and her panel today to explain what he saw that day. Joining Nancy Grace: Philip Dubé  - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy   Ben Dobrin   -  Emergency Response Diving Instructor and Instructor Trainer, Police Diver,  Emergency Services Diver  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 , website: Evidenceoverassumption.com   Johnny Hewett - was at Horn Island that day on July 4th.  Dr. Jan Gorniak -  - Fmr. Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner, Board Certified Forensic Pathologist and founder of: World Peace Forensic Consulting, LLC EMAIL: [email protected]   Brett Talley - Co-host, "The Prosecutors Podcast", www.prosecutorspodcast.com, former prosecutor, socials: @prosecutorpodFormer Prosecutor  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Massachusetts jury begins deliberations in the murder trial of former nurse Lindsay Clancy, accused of strangling her three children amid defense claims of postpartum psychosis. In Pennsylvania, college baseball player Glenwood "Bubba" Pysher IV is fatally shot by police after accidentally knocking on the wrong home's door following a night out. In Utah, a 17-year-old is arrested and charged with double murder 17 months after his mother and young half-brother were found shot in their home. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hayden Panettiere’s West Hollywood home raided by more than six federal agents this week.  Agents entering Panettiere's building were seen by a witness. We now know that entry was supported by a warrant to search the premises. Panettiere, 36, was found in a Greenville  Airbnb  where she had traveled with on-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson.   JOINING NANCY GRACE TODAY: Renee Rockwell - Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Renee.Rockwell  Dr. Bethany Marshall  -  Psychoanalyst,   Host : "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall," Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive  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 ,  website: Evidenceoverassumption.com   Eileen Reslen  - Senior Showbiz Exclusives Reporter for the Daily Mail, TikTok: @eileenreslen, Insta: eileenreslen, X: eileenreslen   Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 22-year-old man accused of donning a Chucky Halloween mask to terrorize pedestrians and threaten a woman in Philadelphia has been captured in Las Vegas following a multi-state flight. In Montana, a devastating mass shooting leaves eight family members dead—including four young children—after a gunman opened fire during a family dinner before taking his own life. A California married couple has been extradited from Mexico after an eight-month investigation into the fatal beating of the wife's secret boyfriend. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New York City mother survives a violent slash-and-stab attack on an Arizona hiking trail when her desperate screams alert a nearby resident to open her door. A Milwaukee teenager faces up to 65 years in prison after allegedly shooting a mother of two dead following a road rage argument she blamed on a bad day. A former television news anchor in Kansas pleads guilty to the Halloween murder of her elderly mother after suffering severe mental health delusions. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Hayden Panttierre's death investigation continue, the focus falls on her romance with boyfriend Brian Hickerson. Hickerson admitted in an interview that he had battered Hayden in the past. Neighbors have come forward saying they heard crying and screaming in the time for her death, some saything they had called 911 multiple times.  Hayden's mom said that Hickerson had pawned some of Hayden's property including a vingtage guitar    JOINING NANCY GRACE TODAY: Derek Smith - Criminal Defense Attorney, website: dwsmithlegal.com  Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst,  Author: "Deal Breaker," features on the hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo.  Host of a new podcast "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall, " Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive Rob Shuter  -  Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast,  robshuter.substack.com, former publicist of Sean Combs, Author: "The 4 Word Answer", IG: @naughtygossip  Dr. William Morrone -  Medical Examiner, Toxicologist, Pathologist, opioid treatment expert, Author: “American Narcan”  Dylan Novak - Youth Pastor at Henard's Chapel Baptist Church, Founder of Celebrity Evangelist Ministries, "Green Room Gospel" Podcast--coming this Fall, Facebook:@celebrityevangelist, www.celebrityevangelist.org Eileen Reslen - Senior Showbiz Exclusives Reporter for the Daily Mail, TikTok: @eileenreslen, instagram:eileenreslen,X:eileenreslen   Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The husband of murdered New Jersey psychotherapist Brooke Hanlon is addressing rumors surrounding her death after breaking his silence nearly three months later. In Missouri, a former assistant fire chief faces second-degree murder charges after a hidden cellphone video exposed his lie that his wife committed suicide. A North Carolina mother has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the horrific 2015 child abuse death of her two-year-old daughter. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eugene Horsch's arrest after a traffic stop leads to an extensive investigation into missing women.  When he was taken into custody, police found him with fake Drug Enforcement Administration credentials, a switchblade, and two firearms with altered serial numbers.  His passenger was carrying a fake ID with the name of a missing woman, Blair Tonzelli. that is what lead the searches of his home.  Police and federal agents have recovered: Over 600,000 images and 70,000 videos thought  that appear to show the bodies of two missing women — Maribel Fresses (last seen 2018) and Gabrielle Amarando (missing since 2012)  Five urns believed to contain cremated remains, a home lab in the basement, and containers of unknown oily substances   120 pieces of ballistic evidence, marijuana growing materials, and other suspicious items   Authorities have not recovered the women’s bodies, but the medical examiner has stated that if the images and evidence are authentic, the women are deceased  Horsch has been charged with: Firearms offenses False federal credentials Possession and possession with intent to deliver drugs He is not charged with the women's disappearances.      JOINING NANCY GRACE: Greg J. Morse  -  Greg Morse of 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 Dr. Bethany Marshall  -  Psychoanalyst,  Author: "Deal Breaker, "  featured on"Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo.   Host of a new podcast "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall" Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive 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 Heather Adams  - True Crime Content Creator, Author: "When Love Kills"-- A collection of true crime cases coming out in 2027, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @Idetectiveauthor Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling enters a guilty plea after her newborn infant was discovered deceased in a trash bag inside a closet. In Pennsylvania, an incoming college soccer player is brutally stabbed to death by her boyfriend, whose mother allegedly helped clean the crime scene and conceal evidence. A Colorado husband faces first-degree murder charges after claiming his wife committed suicide, as investigators uncover defensive fingernail wounds and an undisclosed extramarital affair. 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.  Now, 19-year-old Kadafi Fleming and his 16-year-old brother, Azubayer have been arrested.  Colorado weeks ago.   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.

Retired Pastor John Bridges has been married 5 times. His first four wives all died, and police are now investigating the deaths of his first two wives, Joyce Bridges and Astrid Bridges, who died 21 years apart. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the cases and how after decades, these two deaths, that were originally ruled "accidental", are now ruled "homicides". Highlights 00:01.360  Everybody's Got a Story 00:33.800  The Five-Times Married Pastor 02:06.400  The Exhumation Process 04:57.560  Mabel's Mysterious Death in 1972 12:27.400  Astrid's Fatal Fall in 1993 13:35.640  Reopening the Cases After 20 Years 25:12.840  The Role of Water in Forensic Analysis 32:45.840  Investigating Husbands with Multiple Wives 44:25.640  Closing Thoughts and Call for Information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities in Minneapolis are investigating a baffling series of unexplained deaths after multiple bodies were discovered along local waterways and shorelines within days of each other. In Massachusetts, a multi-agency manhunt is underway for an award-winning first responder advocate sought for questioning following the death of her police officer husband. Meanwhile, a South Florida woman accused of posing as a bank representative to scam an elderly resident allegedly smuggled thousands of dollars in cash inside her body while being processed at jail. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are wedding bells are ringing for family annihilator Chris Watts? Lizzie Henderson,39, is reportedly waiting for approval of her application to marry Watts within thewalls of the Dodge Correctional Institution, but according to family members, she’salready embodying the role of Watts’ wife. She’s sporting a wedding ring andinitiating the process of changing her last name. Last year, the realtor moved withher elderly mother from Cleveland to Waupun to be closer to Watts.  Other jail visitors claim the couple takes advantage of all 10 seconds they areallowed to embrace at the end of visits.  Joining Nancy Grace today Franz  Borghardt  - Criminal Defense Attorney, Founder of Borghardt Law Firm, Former Prosecutor, website: www.borghardtlawfirm.com, Insta/FB: BorghardtLawFirm 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 Cheryln Cadle  - Author of "The Murders of Christopher Watts” and “The Many Faces of Christopher Watts: A 5-year Update”, website: www.cherylncadle.com,  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)  Ruth Bashinsky -  Investigative and Crime Reporter Daily Mail  Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been 73 days since Brooke Hanlon was found murdered in the master bedroom of her home. No suspect has been named, nor has an arrest been made.  Brooke, a 35-year-old psychotherapist and mother, found stabbed to death inside her New Jersey  home.  Her death has been ruled a homicide, caused by multiple sharp force injuries  Husband James 'Conor' Hanlon calls 911 around 4:30 PM after finding his wife bloddied and unconscious on the second floor of the home. He described a major laceration to her chest area to the operator saying "there's blood everywhere". No suspects have been publicly named.  TIPLINE: Chester Police at 908-879-5100Crimestoppers at 973-267-2255.  $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest   Joining Nancy Grace: Mark Astor - Criminal Defense Attorney at Astor Simovitch Law,  Host: 'The Journey by Mark Astor,' Website: mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com  Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst,  Author: "Deal Breaker," featured on "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 Carl DeFazio  -  PI at 'Carl DeFazio Private Investigations' in New Jersey, Author: "Let Me Handle This: A Private Investigator's Story"   Lisa J. Miller - Former Detective, Former Chief Investigator, Senior Executive Colorado AGs Office. X: @LisaJMillerCO  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)  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.

Philadelphia police have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect accused of wearing a horror mask and terrorizing Center City pedestrians. In South Florida, a mother faces severe felony charges after allegedly setting a kitchen fire and pouring hot candle wax on her young daughters. Meanwhile, California cold case investigators have utilized forensic genetic genealogy to identify the fifty-year-old desert remains of a teenager missing since 1973. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a mysterious witness coming forward online to what happened to Nolan Wells, or is it just malicious trolls?  New social postings seen to threaten to out someone as having a fight with Nolan on Horn Island. Shortly after that post, someone else claimed to have been hacked and that posting under her name were not real. What's the truth about Nolan Wells?  Joining Nancy Grace today: Brandon Tatum - Former Police Officer with the Tucson Police Dept., Host of "The Officer Tatum" on Youtube,   @TheOfficerTatum  X: TheOfficerTatum  Insta: theofficertatum Philip Dubé - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy  Ben Dobrin -  Emergency Response Diving Instructor and Instructor Trainer, Police Diver,  Emergency Services Diver Jeff Schettler  -  Former police K9 handler, Author of 5 books:  "Two Weeks to Operational Tracking" "Red Dog Rising, K9 Trailing" "The Straightest Path" "Tactical Tracker Teams" "The Tao of Trailing,"www.GAK9.com, www.TTTK9.com,  https://www.facebook.com/georgiak9  Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @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.

A Massachusetts judge rules that a former psychiatric hospital worker who posted a viral TikTok will not be permitted to testify at Lindsay Clancy's trial. A California chiropractor receives a six-year prison sentence following his conviction for sexually abusing patients during treatment sessions. Minnesota authorities investigate a horrific murder-suicide at a daycare facility that left a mother, child, and the suspect's mother dead. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress and singer Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive at a home in Greenville, South Carolina, around 1:50 p.m. . Emergency personnel administered medical assistance, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. The preliminary investigation by Greenville police and the county coroner’s office indicated no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. A NARCAN pen was found nearby. The exact cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, though reports suggest an apparent overdose may have been involved. Will this play out as the Matthew Perry investigation did with those who provided drugs being charged?    JOINING NANCY GRACE TONIGHT: Renee Rockwell  - Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Renee.Rockwell  Caryn Stark -  Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice Rob Shuter  - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, can be found at robshuter.substack.com, Former publicist of Sean Combs, Author: "The 4 Word Answe", IG: @naughtygossip   Thomas Coyne - Medical Examiner, University of Florida.  District Eight Medical Examiner, State of Florida. Toxicologist.  Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologis  Eileen Reslen - Senior Showbiz Exclusives Reporter for the Daily Mail, TikTok: @eileenreslen, instagram:eileenreslen,X:eileenreslen  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsey Clancy's trial continue as the prosecution rest and the defense opens their case. Today Massachusetts State Police investigator Kyle Pavao,  who examined Clancy's Microsoft Surface Pro discussed internet searches related to suicide methods.   Testimony focuses on evidence related to Clancy’s actions and her mental health. The jury heard testimony about Clancy saying she hear a male voice telling her to kill her children.  Joining Nancy Grace: Marie Pereira  -  Criminal Defense Attorney, Domestic Violence Expert (Domestic violence expert certified advocate, batterers prevention), Registered Nurse 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,  Traci Brown - Boulder, CO - Body language expert, Author: “How to Detect Lies, Fraud and Identity Theft”, www.BodyLanguageTrainer.com, Twitter: @Tracibrown37 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) Shannon Hill - Host, Shannon Hill News on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube  Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' ON PHONE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wedding bells are ringing for convicted murderer Chris Watts as his realtor partner files paperwork to officially become "Mrs. Lizzie Watts." Disturbing video footage and delayed emergency calls lead to second-degree murder charges against a Missouri man after his girlfriend was found beaten to death in a motel room. Pennsylvania authorities dismantle a massive Penn State cocaine ring after fraternity members allegedly used drug packaging as a pledge initiation ritual. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges for the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and faces a potential life sentence  The status of his state murder trial is still pending.  On August 14, 2026, Luigi Mangione, 28, admitted in Manhattan federal court that he stalked and shot Brian Thompson outside a Hilton hotel. He pleaded guilty to two federal counts of interstate stalking resulting in death, which carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole. Mangione explained that his actions were motivated by years of severe back pain and frustration with the U.S. health insurance system.   Despite the federal guilty plea, Mangione still faces eight state charges in New York, including second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. His state trial is scheduled to begin on September 8, 2026. His defense has filed a motion to dismiss the state charges under New York’s double jeopardy law, arguing that his federal guilty plea should prevent prosecution for the same conduct. However, prosecutors maintain that the state charges are distinct and are prepared to proceed with the trial.   JOINING NANCY GRACE TONIGHT: Randolph Rice  - Former Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law, website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice David Sarni - Former NYPD Detective, 27 years at NYPD, Adjunct Professor John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Instagram: dsonthemedia, TikTok: DS08296, Facebook: David Sarni, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-sarni-ba002910a   Thomas Coyne -  Medical Examiner, University of Florida.  District Eight Medical Examiner, State of Florida. Toxicologist.  Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologist.   Lauren Conlin - Reporter, Los Angeles 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.

An Atlanta babysitter with a history of child abduction is arrested after allegedly kidnapping two young sisters while their mother was out for dinner. In Texas, a Plano man faces murder charges after police discover his estranged wife's body stuffed inside a vehicle trunk during a welfare check. Meanwhile in Massachusetts, a teenager is held without bail after allegedly using ChatGPT to research family murder scenarios before carrying out a violent attack against his mother and brother. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police respond to a 911 call in the high society area of the Hamptons at the Montauk Yacht Club shortly after midnight. Martha Nolan-O'Slattarra, a fashion designer from Ireland, is found unresponsive on a boat named "Ripple." The yacht is reportedly owned by insurance mogul Christopher Durnan, 60, who was present at the scene and allegedly ran down the dock screaming for help. The wealthy yacht owner was once accused of fighting and biting a former New York firefighter during a tribute concert, commemorating 20 years after the 9/11 terror attacks. CPR is attempted by a good Samaritan, but first responders pronounce Martha dead at the scene. Initial autopsy results showed no signs of violence. As rumors swirl of drug overdose, Martha's family strongly denies those claims and rumors of brain cancer by hiring attorney Arthur Aidala to ensure a thorough investigation is performed.  The official cause of death is inconclusive. Still no charges in the case, but the yacht owner has been hit with a multimillion dollar wrongful death suit.  Joining Nancy Grace Tonight: 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. Chloe Carmichael  -  Clinical Psychologist, Author: ‘Nervous Energy: Harness The Power of Your Anxiety”, Twitter: @DrChloe, drchloe.com 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” Jeff Gentry  -  Forensics-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, Website: Evidenceoverassumption.com  Brian Harmon  - Executive editor, Greaterlongisland.com,  former Daily News assistant metro editor and NY Press Association Writer of the Year  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MK Confidential opens on the morning the biggest missing-persons story in America is supposed to peak. It is September 11th, 2001. Bob and Susan Levy are flying to Chicago to tell their daughter's story on Oprah. The congressman's son is booked on The View. For four months the country has asked two questions about a 24-year-old intern named Chandra Levy. Where is she, and was a sitting congressman involved? At 8:46 a.m., Flight 11 hits the north tower. The interviews never happen. By nightfall, the story that consumed America is gone. Search The Megyn Kelly Show wherever you get your podcasts to hear the full series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police arrest a nineteen-year-old suspect hiding inside a campus dorm closet following a late-night mass shooting at Virginia State University that left five people wounded. In Kentucky, one person was killed and four others injured in an outdoor concert shooting. A Louisiana man faces murder charges after allegedly shooting his wife and driving her body across state lines in the passenger seat of his car. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madi Brooks, 19, leaves Reggie’s Bar with four young men who offer to give her a ride home. A few blocks from the bar, the driver pulls over and starts to video as the two men in the backseat ‘have sex’ with an extremely intoxicated Brooks. Afterward, Brooks cannot tell the men her address and, according to them, insists on getting out of the car. Just before 3 a.m., a Lyft driver strikes something in the road. It’s Madi Brooks. She dies of her injuries at a hospital. The four men have been charged in this case, three of them with third-degree rape, and one is charged as a principal to third-degree rape, which means he was present for the alleged crime, but did nothing to stop it.  Reportedly,  there are concerns that District Judge Gail Horne Ray will not remain neutral while presiding over the trial of Madison Brooks’ four alleged rapists. Last year, Judge Ray reduced an accused rapist’s bail without allowing prosecutors to argue against the decision. Just last month, Ray moved to overturn a 1972 rape conviction when asked to consider allowing the convict parole. Her son, Nelson Taylor Jr., is also a convicted serial rapist.    Joining Nancy Grace today Ashley Bausteret - Mom of Madison Brooks Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski – Forensic Psychologist, Author: “Dark Sides;” YouTube: Dr. Jeff Kielisze Jarrett Ferentino - Jarrett Ferentino – Homicide Prosecutor; Facebook & Instagram: Jarrett Ferentino; Host: “True Crime Boss” Podcast Bill Hernandez – California Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Detective Kiran Chawla –  Emmy & Murrow Award-winning Investigative Reporter: “Unfiltered with Kiran;” Facebook & YouTube: Unfiltered with Kiran/ Twitter: @Kiran_Chawla23, TikTok: @unfilteredkiran See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man got a great deal on a home in Connecticut at a home foreclosure auction. There was one catch - the home was sold "As-Is", none of the bidders were allowed to see the inside of the home before bidding. Edward A. Marchion of Newington, Connecticut, purchased the home at 7 Stanwich lane, Burlington, Connecticut, by bidding $525,000 at a court ordered foreclosure auction on June 6, 2026. On June 14, the new homeowner opened the doors to his new home, and new nightmares for the rest of his life! Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack take a look at how a great deal on a house turned out to be a great big nightmare when the new owner finds the home still occupied - by three skeletons! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Reiner indicted in the killings of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. He's facing two counts of first-degree murder. The indictment, which will replace the original murder case filed against him in 2025, includes a new special circumstance allegation of lying in wait Here's why. 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.

Nolan Wells’ and his phone were separated  on Horn Island. It was later recovered by his family from one of his friends’ homes on the mainland.  Attorneys representing the family, including Ben Crump, note that Nolan had demanded his phone back during an argument with his friends on the island, indicating he wanted to maintain control over it.  The phone’s separation and whether any messages were deleted  have become central points in the ongoing investigation. The family and civil rights attorneys are questioning the timeline and circumstances surrounding Nolan’s disappearance, emphasizing that the phone’s handling may hold critical information about his final hours.   JOINING NANCY GRACE TONIGHT: Philip Dubé -  Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy Brandon Tatum - Former Police Officer with the Tucson Police Dept., Host of "The Officer Tatum" on Youtube.He's interviewed Nolan's friends who were on the boat that day.Host of the podcast : 'The Officer Tatum Show'Youtube: @TheOfficerTatum  X: TheOfficerTatum  Insta: theofficertatum Heather Barnhart  -  Digital Forensics Expert with Cellebrite  and the SANS Institute.  One of the Digital Forensic Investigators in the Bryan Kohberger case / Co-Author of "Practical Mobile Forensics," now in its 4th edition, www.sans.org and www.cellebrite.com and her blog: smarterforensics.com  Titania Jordan  - Chief Parent Officer, Bark Parental Controls, Author: "Parenting In A Tech World", www.Bark.us, Instagram/Twitter: @TitaniaJordan  Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @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.

Roughly seven days Celeste Rivas was killed, according to prosecutors, D4vd posted a single word to social media, "decay."   It's sparked social commentary as many are linking it back to Celeste's death at the hands of David Anthony Burke.  No official court source has identified the tweet as evidence, and so far authorities have not connected it to the case.  During Burke's  preliminary hearing, prosecutors revealed the last text messages between D4vd  and Celeste the day before prosecutors say he dismembered the teen.  Prosecutors allege Burke fatally stabbed her, after an argument over another woman. Rivas reportedly said she would “end your career and your life” and threatened to “leak all of the s–t” if she saw him with her. According to the state, Celeste was killed the next day.     D4vd has pleaded not guilty to charges including first‑degree murder, continual sexual abuse of a child under 14, and mutilation of human remains.    Joining Nancy Grace Tonight: Eric Faddis -   Founder of The Law Offices of Eric Faddis,  former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense and civil litigation attorney; website: EricFaddisLaw.com Dr. Cheryl Arutt - Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist specializing in Trauma Recovery, PTSD and EMDR,  website: askdrcheryl.com,  website: CreativeEMDR.com , IG: @askdrcheryl Steve Fischer  - Missing Persons Private Investigator, Search & Rescue Specialist, Owner of Search Investigations, www.searchinvestigations.org, Twitter: @SF_Investigates Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic Annie Elise - Host of the true crime podcast "SERIALously," website: annieelise.com  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Oklahoma teenager convicted of sexually assaulting and strangling two high school classmates sees case dismissed with 19th birthday, having never served prison time. Florida decorated sheriff's deputy shoots and kills his former girlfriend before taking his own life following a domestic dispute over a television set. An Arizona man is believed to have fled the country after human remains presumed to be his parents are found buried in their backyard. Sydney Silvagni reports.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the federal case against alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione are rumored to discuss a potential plea deal that could reignite double jeopardy arguments in state court. Convicted Colorado murderer Chris Watts has applied to marry a 39-year-old Cleveland realtor from behind bars at a maximum-security prison in Wisconsin. In Florida, a father was shot and killed after intervening in a violent roadside dispute shortly after dropping his daughter off for her first day of school. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nolan Wells’ friends — Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo, and Morgan Seymour are adamant. They had nothing to do with Nolan's death. Their public statements express regret over the Fourth of July Horn Island trip, denial of wrongdoing, and criticism of the media’s coverage.   They describe the harassment, threats, and defamation they’ve faced since Nolan's death. Today their attorney's speak with Nancy Grace.   JOINING NANCY GRACE TONIGHT: Tyler Cox  -  Attorney for Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo and Morgan Seymour,  Law Firm: Taylor And Cox Edward Paltzik - Attorney for Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo and Morgan Seymour,  Law Firm: Taylor Dykema  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha Miller and her fiancé Aric Hutchinson spend the night celebrating their wedding. When the newlyweds leave the reception, the golf cart in which they are riding is plowed over by a speeding car. Police say Jamie Komoroski was driving 65 mph in a 25 mph zone. Bride Samantha Miller is killed. Komoroski admitted to police that she had been drinking that night, but refused to take a breathalyzer test. Three other people in the golf cart, including the groom are injured. Jamie Lee Komoroski is charged with three counts of DUI with great bodily injury or death and reckless homicide. Ultimately, Komoroski  pleaded guilty to felony DUI, two counts of DUI causing great bodily injury or death and reckless homicide. She was sentenced to 25 years. JOINING NANCY GRACE TONIGHT: Troy Slaten  -  Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers -  certified 'Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor,'   Twitter @TroySlaten 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 Mike Gould - Former Nassau County (NY) lieutenant, Founding member of the New York Police Department (NYPD) K-9 unit,   President of Hounds Town Charity Dr. Priya Banerjee, M.D. -   Board Certified Forensic Pathologist and Anatomic Pathologist, Anchor Forensic Pathology Consulting   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.

A viral Tik Tok from a former employee at the mental health facility where accused child murderer Lindsay Clancy received inpatient treatment sparks an intense courtroom debate over hospital care standards. Philadelphia authorities expand manhunt for a nineteen-year-old robbery suspect tied to a student's killing after he allegedly exchanges gunfire with an off-duty police officer. Sydney Silvagni reports.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Murdaugh is asking a South Carolina judge to dismiss his murder indictments, alleging the lead state investigator gave perjurious testimony and presented fabricated physical evidence to the grand jury. In Ohio, a mother and her two co-parents face murder charges after a seven-year-old boy was found bound and dead inside a closet following months of severe abuse uncovered by a private investigator. An international manhunt ended in Berlin after a former exchange student was captured for the alleged breakup-related strangulation murder of a University of Arizona student in her apartment. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OnlyFans model and Instagram influencer Courtney Clenney arrested on charges that she stabbed her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, 27, to death at their Miami high-rise home.   An attorney for Clenney says that the 25-year-old “was a victim of physical, emotional, and mental abuse at the hands of Obumseli” and killed him in self-defense. The two had been dating for about two years and lived at the apartment building for several months. Police responded to multiple calls to the apartment, and apartment staff  also noted multiple domestic incidents and tried to evict them.  Friends of the couple said it was unimaginable that Obumseli could have been violent toward Clenney, saying while they had seen Clenney hit Obumseli, they had never seen him hit her. Now, Clenney, pleaded guilty to manslaughter with a deadly weapon in Christian's death.  An autopsy found a single three‑inch‑deep stab wound to the chest that punctured his subclavian artery.  Clenney initially claimed self‑defense, saying she threw a kitchen knife at him from about 10 feet away  Miami police body‑camera footage showed Clenney covered in blood after the attack. Clenney was sentenced to six years in prison and five years of probation, with credit for roughly four years already served.   It's possible she will be released in less than 2 years.      Joining Nancy Grace today:  Mark Astor   - Criminal Defense Attorney at Astor Simovitch Law, Host: 'The Journey by Mark Astor,' Website: mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.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 "Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy” Podcast on YouTube, janielacy.com, Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy 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,  Former SWAT officer. CrispinInvestigations.com, Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations Inc.  Dr. Jan Gorniak -   Fmr. Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner, Board Certified Forensic Pathologist and founder of: World Peace Forensic Consulting, LLC   Larry Seward -  Reporter, CBS News MiamiInsta: LsewardCBS / Website: Cbsmiami.com  Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney accepts sweetheart deal for six-year prison sentence in the fatal Miami stabbing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. Two Arizona men face multiple felony charges after allegedly driving hours to rendezvous with a minor they met on a dating app. Washington state Costco employee runs down co-worker he caught hugging a female associate he had a crush on. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Testimony in Lindsey Clancy's murder trial is focusing on her mental state and her psychiatric care. Statements attributed to Lindsay Clancy in court  include suicidal remarks, intrusive thoughts about harming her children, and descriptions of severe postpartum psychosis. Ex-husband Patrick Clancy testified that Lindsay made suicidal statements and told him she had thoughts of hurting her children, though her behavior fluctuated between alarming comments and normal caregiving.   Statements read from Clancy's journal detail her frame of mind.  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. Leslie Dobson  -  Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Host: "Intentionally Disturbing" www.drlesliedobson.com  author: "The Friend Cleanse,"  @drlesliedobson Susan Constantine  - body language expert and jury consultant, Author of 5 books focused on human behavior including her upcoming book: "How to Spot a Liar in 7 Seconds of Less" Dr. Todd Barr  - Forensic pathologist, deputy coroner for Franklin County Coroner’s Office in Columbus Ohio,   featured in "Thin Places: Essays From In Between" by Jordan Kisner,   Penny Kmitt  -  Reporter WBZ / CBS Boston,   Instagram, TikTok, X: @Pennylikeacoin  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Jury selection begins in Las Vegas for Duane "Keffe D" Davis as prosecutors attempt to prove his involvement in Tupac Shakur's murder using his own incriminating public statements. 22-year-old North Dakota mother attacks her three young children with a knife, her 1-year-old the only survivor. Two Florida men face off with a machete and hatchet in a parking lot duel over a shared love interest. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Grace and her expert panel examine the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse accused of strangling her three young children: Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and eight-month-old Callan. Clancy wrapped exercise bands around the children's necks in their home's basement before slitting her wrists and jumping from a second-story window. The team analyzes the prosecution's argument that Clancy meticulously planned the killings after searching ways to kill online and sending her husband out for takeout food and pharmacy prescriptions, contrasting it with defense claims that she suffered a severe psychotic break triggered by postpartum psychosis and a cocktail of psychiatric medications. Nancy breaks down what happened in court, reviewing testimony from a lifelong friend, distressing autopsy findings, emergency dispatch recordings, and the details of a jury walkthrough at the Duxbury crime scene. Joining Nancy Grace today:  Eric Faddis (Denver, CO) - 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 Brian Bennett (SC) - Former Police Officer at Columbia, South Carolina Police Deptartment, Owner of Clearview Justice Training & Consulting - Specializing in strangulation assaults, domestic violence Dr. Catherine Birndorf, MD (New York, NY) - Reproductive Psychiatrist and Postpartum Expert. Co-founder, CEO, Medical Director at The Motherhood Center of New York. Former board member at Postpartum Support International. Founding Director of the Payne Whitney Women’s Program at Weill Cornell Medicine – New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Author: "What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood" and "The Nine Rooms of Happiness: Loving Your Life, Finding Your Purpose, and Getting Over Life’s Little Imperfections." Dr. Kendall Crowns (Fort Worth, TX)  – Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County, Host of podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue", Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University (TCU) Shannon Hill – Host, Shannon Hill News on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube Kristina Rex (Boston, MA) - WBZ Reporter, Instagram & Tik Tok: @kristinarextv, X: @kristinarex, Facebook: Kristina Rex Dave Mack – Crime Stories investigative reporter   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum is joined by retired Police Chief Frank Frederickson and Michelle Linn for a case that began with a violent 1988 Cape Cod assault and, years later, became something neither of them could have imagined. Frederickson, then a newly assigned detective, recalls a summer of escalating attacks across Hyannis and Barnstable, Massachusetts, and the unconventional decision to bring Michelle along into the nightclubs to search for the man who attacked her. Michelle shares what finally convinced her to report the assault, how she knew her attacker the instant she saw him, and how one of the most traumatic experiences of her life led to justice, healing, and an unexpected love story. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl McCollum introduces retired Police Chief Frank Frederickson and details his decades of law enforcement service (1:00) Frank describes the 1988 Cape Cod case and “sets the stage” before cell phones, DNA testing, cameras, and modern investigative tools (2:00) A young woman is attacked while trying to retrieve a motel key; a passerby intervenes as the attacker tries to drag her across the road (3:45) Similar assaults begin happening weekly in Barnstable and Hyannis, Massachusetts, growing more violent as the summer goes on (4:45) Michelle tells Frank she believes she will know the assailant if she sees him again (7:15) Michelle spots the man outside a Hyannis nightclub (8:00) Frank describes following the suspect until a liquor store stop gives police a reason to approach him (11:15) Michelle joins the conversation and shares how she recognized her attacker and what she remembered from the attack (15:30) Michelle recalls not wanting to report the assault, and the moment her friend convinced her that staying silent could put someone else at risk (21:30) Frank and Michelle share the unexpected turn their lives took years later 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. Frank Frederickson is a retired chief of police with more than 45 years in law enforcement, beginning with the Yarmouth Police Department in 1977 and retiring in 2022. He has served as director of government affairs for the Massachusetts Fraternal Order of Police and as executive director of the New England Association of Chiefs of Police. Michelle Linn is a survivor whose courage helped investigators identify and arrest the man responsible for a series of sexual assaults on Cape Cod in 1988. Her decision to report, stay involved, and trust what she recognized helped bring justice for multiple victims. 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.

A Louisiana judge faces intense scrutiny and recusal demands after her son's conviction as a rapist surfaces alongside damming text messages from a suspect in the gang-rape of LSU student Madison Brooks. In Missouri, new emergency audio details how a teen hid in a closet while a neighbor executed a mother and her daughter before turning the gun on himself. A Washington man accused of setting the catastrophic Old Trails Fire sees his bail raised to two million dollars after admitting to igniting dozens of blazes across the region. Sydney Silvagni reports.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandra Rzucek, murder victim Shanann Watts' mother, hasn't minced word on her opinion of her killer former son-in-law. She has used the term "the devil" and "the work of the devil"  following the 2018 murders of her pregnant daughter and young granddaughters.  In an interview Rzucek spoke about the  stated, “ The devil comes to you in any shape, size and form and can be transformed into anything.”  Sandra openly referred to Chris as the Antichrist, pointing to the cold, calculated way he discarded his family.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five people were arrested in the death of actor Mathew Perry. Federal Prosecutors alleged Perry first obtains ketamine from an unscrupulous doctor aiming to take advantage of the actor’s addiction issues. Dr. Salvador Plasencia teaches Perry’s live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa how to administer the drug, and provides ketamine to both Perry and Iwamasa at exorbitant prices. When the drugs become too expensive, Perry and Iwamasa turn to street dealers   Assistant Kenneth Iwamasa reaches out to several street dealers. Eric Fleming agrees to a deal, and turns to his supplier Jasveen Sangha, dubbed “The Ketamine Queen.”  Fleming pays Sangha for the drugs with cash from Iwamasa.  In two weeks, Sangha provides Fleming and Iwamasa 50 vials of ketamine to distribute to Perry for $11,000. When news of Perry’s death begins to circulate, Sangha texts Fleming, “Delete all of our messages.” Now, Matthew Perry’s sisters, Caitlin and Madeline Morrison, speak out accusing assistant, Kenneth “Kenny” Iwamasa, accusing him of directly causing his death. The sisters described Iwamasa as someone Perry trusted and considered family. Madeline Morrison wrote that Iwamasa “had injected my brother with a lethal dose of ketamine and left him in a hot tub to die”, calling the betrayal “something I never could have conceived.”  Caitlin Morrison echoed the sentiments, stating she could not determine if the lethal ketamine dose was accidental, but she knew Iwamasa was either “escaping from something he knew he had done” or “willfully abandoning a vulnerable person in a dangerous situation” when he left Perry.     Kenneth “Kenny” Iwamasa  was sentenced on May 27, 2026 to 3 years and 5 months in federal prison and received a $10,000 fine. He was ordered to serve two years of supervised release after his prison term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the children of serial killers get together? The book, "The Death Row Club," hits bookstores.  This dark, psychological thriller by V.A. Vazquez mixes the mystery, horror and true crime genres.   The story follows Nicola Fischer, daughter of a man convicted of murdering five women, including Nicoa's best friend. Nicola's life changes overnight.  One day, she receives a cryptic invitation a secret annual retreat for the adult children of serial killers,  the Death Row Club.  When a death happens within the club, the question rises. Is one of the members taking after their serial killer sire?  JOINING NANCY GRACE TONIGHT: Victoria Vazquez also known as V.A. Vazquez  - Author: "The Death Row Club"   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,  Chris McDonough - Director at the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective,  & Host of YouTube channel, "The Interview Room”,  www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough  Francine Bardole -  Her son and Ted's girlfriend's son were best friends,  Cold Case Solutions and Resources / DNA Expert / Crime Scene Investigator and Forensic Specialist Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two gang members have been arrested in Peru in connection with the drugging, robbery, and killing of an American Airlines flight attendant in Medellín, Colombia. Hawaii congressional candidate Kirill Basin faces felony terroristic threatening charges after a violent confrontation captured on video. In Maryland, an innocent driver was killed and seven teenagers were injured after they crashed a stolen Kia Optima in Germantown.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean “Diddy” Combs  placed in solitary confinement at  Fort Dix Correctional Institute after a fight with another inmate. Reportedly, Diddy was insulted and the two shoved each other and exchanged punches before prison staff  broke them apart. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has not publicly confirmed the details of the incident.   Combs, 56, is serving a 50‑month federal sentence for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, following his 2025 conviction. He was acquitted of more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.  An additional month has been tacked onto Diddy's release date.   He is currently assigned as a chaplain’s assistant and enrolled in a drug treatment program that could help reduce his sentence.  JOINING NANCY GRACE TONIGHT: Darryl Cohen  - Former Assistant District Attorney, Former Assistant State Attorney, Defense Attorney, Cohen, Cooper, Estep, & Allen, LLC, CCEAlaw.com, Facebook: "Darryl B Cohen", Twitter: @DarrylBCohen  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  Dr. DeWayne Hendrix  -  Former Associate Warden at the MDC in Brooklyn, and Fmr. Senior Warden with the US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons,  Founder and President of A New Daylight Foundation,  whose mission is to create sustainable solutions to enhance public safety   Author: "Who Are You?  See it Say it and Seize it"@anewdaylight (IG) @drdewaynehendrix (LinkedIn)  @anewdaylight (X-Twitter)   Dani Pinter  - Chief Legal Officer, National Center on Sexual Exploitation, website: endsexualexploitation.org  Tisa Tells  - Pop Culture Investigator & Commentator and Host of 'Tisa Tells' on Youtube, Instagram & TikTok: @TisaTellss, Facebook: Tisa.Tells.3  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of three men accused of sexually assaulting LSU student Madison Brooks before her death wants to ban supporters from wearing pink in the courtroom. Alarming body-cam captures driver dragging a Florida officer over 300 feet during a violent traffic stop. Indiana teenager brutally bites a nine-month-old, telling police the child looked like a "busted up egg." Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 22‑page report from the United Cajun Navy  compiles publicly available data, GPS logs, photos, social media posts, and tips to reconstruct the final hours before Nolan Wells disappeared on July 4, 2026. According to the report, Wells and friends arrived on Horn Island   around 11 a.m. The last time Nolans was seen alive is between 3:23 p.m. and 4:27 p.m. As the boats left the island, the Triton, Nolan's initial transport left  at 4:31 p.m.   The report highlights a critical 60‑minute gap between Wells’ last sighting and the Triton’s departure.   Nolan's state autopsy remains sealed.     Joining Nancy Grace today: John Mobley  - Trial attorney, John Mobley Law Firm  Brian Trascher  - Vice President of the United Cajun Navy. Participated in the search for Nolan Wells.   Marie Pereira - Registered Nurse, Criminal, Defense Attorney, Domestic Violence Expert   Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic,  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.

A grieving Bronx mother demands systemic change after her twelve-year-old son, out riding his bicycle, was shot and killed by a career criminal. Lindsay Clancy Defense attorneys score key concessions after psychiatrist explains how severe psychosis impacts rational behavior. 81-year-old Missouri man faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly shooting his ex-wife with dementia during an argument over healthcare costs. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos continues to say he believes the Nancy Guthrie investigation is moving forward.  Speaking to reporters, Nanos says while things are not where they need to be, but progress is being made. Is it?   On Thursday, Nanos responded to a question of whether Nancy was still alive with, 'I have nothing to indicate she's dead. I don't have a body. I don't have a burial site. I don't have any note.' The next day, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office released two ransom notes that we have been discussing for six months. In the second note, the write reveals Nancy has died and "was in nature."   Many are questioning mistakes made in the investigation and whether the outcome of this case would have been different, had it been handled appropriately.  Anyone with information on the abduction of Nancy Guthrie is asked to call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or 88-CRIME.  JOINING NANCY GRACE TONIGHT: Lisa J. Miller  - Former Detective, Former Chief Investigator, Senior Executive Colorado AG's Office. X: @LisaJMillerCO Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst,  Author: "Deal Breaker," feataured on the hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo.     Host of a new podcast "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall,"  Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive Morgan Wright -  Cybersecurity expert and Former Detective, CEO and Founder  National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases,  Editor and Host - Crime: Reconstructed Substack and Podcast  Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Southern California real estate dispute turns fatal when two men allegedly kidnap an associate, and execute him in a car trunk before deputies intervene. Atlanta Instacart driver's car stolen with her two-year-old daughter inside, leading to a rapid response and rescue. Authorities credit Flock cameras for Alabama arrest of Florida fugitive wanted for kidnapping a child under ten. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nolan Wells’ official autopsy is now complete, but remains under seal. It's headed to a secret Grand Jury.  We do know the results of the Wells family's independent autopsy. It concluded the cause and manner of death are undetermined pending further investigation. The pathologist noted advanced decomposition, removal of key organs during the state autopsy, and an inconclusive red discoloration on the back of Wells’ head. No fractures or deep tissue injuries were identified.    A newly enhanced recording of a July 4 emergency call from Wells’ friends reportedly includes phrases like “Is he dead?” and “Wake up.”  It's not known if that those word apply to Nolan. As the investigation continues, many connected to it are getting death threats and the FBI is investigating.    Joining Nancy Grace today: Tezlyn Figaro  -  Journalist and host "The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast, "Managing News Editor for "REVOLT News Television".  Consultant for Attorney Ben Crump. Political Analyst, Veteran  Franz Borghardt  -  Criminal Defense Attorney, Founder of Borghardt Law Firm, Former Prosecutor, website: www.borghardtlawfirm.com, Insta/FB: BorghardtLawFirm  Jeanetta Brantley - audio engineer who enhanced the 911 audio in Nolan Wells case  George Olivo  - former FBI Special Agent & Polygraph Examiner, georgeolivo.com Joseph Scott Morgan -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @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.

When Lindsay Clancy’s third child is born, her recovery seems to be different.   The 32-year-old reaches out to her parents and her in-laws to help her manage the children and things around the home. Her husband, Patrick Clancy sets up a home office in the basement to work remotely, so he can be on hand to help. When Lindsay starts to have thoughts of suicide, and worse, hurting the children, she checks herself into the McLean Psychiatric Hospital,  Five days after checking into a psychiatric hospital Lindsay Clancy is reportedly told she doesn't have postpartum depression. Husband Patrick Clancy tells friends that after her hospital stay, Lindsay seems to be getting better. She is sleeping better, interacting with friends and family, and going out in public without any difficulty. When Patrick Clancy asks his wife if she is having any suicidal thoughts, Lindsay Clancy says "No."    Later on in the year, with his wife having been prescribed at least 13 different medications, Patrick Clancy texts a friend saying he’s concerned that Lindsey has been prescribed too many medications. Patrick allegedly told friends that he worried she was suffering “the worst side effects possible” from one of her prescriptions. He says he thinks she is going through benzodiazepine withdrawal.    On a Tuesday afternoon Lindsay Clancy sends a text to her husband to pick up takeout.  As Patrick Clancy leaves to pick up dinner, Lindsay sends him a text to stop off by the drugstore and pick up some medicine for the children.   Patrick Clancy stops by the drug store to pick up the medication but gets confused as to exactly which medicine to buy. He calls Lindsay Clancy on the phone, but she doesn't answer. She calls back a minute later. Patrick says she sounded like she was in the middle of something. Lindsay answers his question about the medication and Patrick picks it up and heads to  3V to get their dinner.  When Patrick Clancy comes home, he’s met with silence. He finds his wife in the backyard. She had jumped out of a second-floor window after slitting her wrists. The children are in the basement,  strangled, an exercise band still wound around their necks.   Investigators revealed in court papers that Lindsay Clancy allegedly researched "ways to kill" before the deaths of her three children.    Now Lindsay Clancy,  paralyzed after her second-floor fall, is on trial for three counts each of murder and strangulation.  The trial has been emotional so far. Ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, served as the state's first witness. He details her deteriorating mental health leading up to the tragedy but noted that she appeared to be having "one of her best days" just hours before the event.   The court played the emotional, impounded 911 audio recorded when Patrick returned home to discover his wife on the ground outside and his children strangled in the basement.  Police officers, firefighters, and emergency room doctors gave gut-wrenching testimony.  The jurors then completed a rare site visit to the former family home in Duxbury, as well as the local CVS and restaurant Patrick visited on the evening of the killings. The trial continues this week. 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. Catherine Birndorf, MD - Reproductive Psychiatrist and Postpartum Expert.  Co-Founder, CEO, Medical Director at The Motherhood Center of New York.  Former board member at Postpartum Support International, Founding Director of the Payne Whitney Women’s Program at Weill Cornell Medicine – New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Author: "What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood"  and "The Nine Rooms of Happiness: Loving Your Life, Finding Your Purpose, and Getting Over Life’s Little Imperfections  Claudia King  - Former Law Enforcement Officer, Domestic Violence Expert; Host  "No Contest" and "Strong Enough," www.claudiamking.com, @realclaudiaking  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) Shannon Hill (NYC) Host, Shannon Hill News on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twin Falls authorities commend off-duty state trooper and armed citizen who confronted 24-year-old gunman who opened fire at a newly opened Twin Falls In-N-Out Burger. Six months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson home, investigators release two purported ransom notes in hopes that the public will recognize the author's distinctive phrasing. Intoxicated Georgia man faces child abuse charges after attacking two young children playing tag aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen and Dusty Spencer were married and jointly owned a successful home painting business, A-Plus Painting. Two years into the marriage and business, the relationship sours and disputes about finances become more frequent, turning violent. On December 10 during an argument, Dusty hit and choked Karen, threatening to kill her. Police were called and Dusty Spencer was arrested. Spencer called Karen from jail and told her he was going to "finish what he started" when he got out. Authorities were aware of the threat but no effective action was taken and Bail for Dusty Ray Spencer was just $5,000. Spencer bailed out.  Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss what happened to Karen Spencer after her husband and business partner made bail...then made good on his promise to finish what he started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells demands answers alongside civil rights leaders as rewards in his suspicious death case reach $175,000. New Mexico Supreme Court rules hospital body camera footage and a teenage cheerleader's confession cannot be used in murder trial for her newborn baby. California man facing murder charges after allegedly shooting his mother outside a police department and hiding her body inside her car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Grossman,  convicted in the 2020 hit-and-run deaths of brothers Mark and Jacob Iskander, is fighting the court ordered payout to the boys' parents. She was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. Through a wrongful death civil lawsuit,  Grossman was ordered to pay $21 million in punitive damages and $176 million in compensatory damages, totaling $197 million.  Will the Isakander family ever see the money?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colt Gray, 14, opens fire at his Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. He fatally shot four people and injured several others.  The FBI first investigated Colt Gray in May 2023 after receiving a tip about a school shooting threat via Discord, a gaming chat platform. Father 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.    Colt Gray smuggled the rifle into school inside his backpack and opened fire in a math classroom and a hallway.    There were four  fatalities: two 14-year-old-students,- Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo alongside teachers Richard Aspinwall  and Cristina Irimie. Eleven people were injured.   Evidence presented during h trial revealed that Gray deliberately planned the attack for months to achieve internet notoriety. Prosecutors showed that he was heavily active in an online "true crime community" and deeply obsessed with previous mass murderers, specifically Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz. His electronic devices contained thousands of photos of Cruz.    Gray pleaded guilty to all 55 criminal charges against him, including four counts of malice murder.   During his sentencing hearing, Gray laughed out loud during on of his surviving victim's impact statements.  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.

Bryan Kohberger says he is innocent in the murders of four University of Idaho students, and wants to withdraw his guilty plea to go to trial.  Kohberger is serving four consecutive life sentences.  In a written statement,  Kohberger declared: “My actual innocence is my truth, and the plea, hinged on by false promises and blatant disinformation, MUST be withdrawn.”  He has filed a petition for post‑conviction relief  to have his guilty plea rescinded.  Kohberger claims that he was coerced into pleading guilty, misled about the consequences of the plea, told false promises about life in prison and death row conditions.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial visit the Duxbury home where the Massachusetts mother allegedly strangled her three young children before attempting to take her own life. Nineteen-year-old Amish man pleads guilty to aggravated murder after smothering a woman and offering to help her family prepare for her funeral. Testimony begins in New York trial of a father accused of drowning his nine-year-old daughter during a vacation, then reporting her kidnapp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Wonsley's legal team has issued subpoenas to several major social media and technology companies. It's  in an effort to get records of her son's accounts as the investigation into her 18-year-old son's death continues.   The court documents show information is being sought from  Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, TikTok and  Life360. The petition, asks for messages, photos and videos sent and received through Wells' accounts. They also want any GPS data location and timestamps. Nolan Wells's body was found on Horn Island two days after he went missing.  The companies have 21 days to comply.    Joining Nancy Grace today:  John Mobley  - Trial attorney, John Mobley Law Firm  Titania Jordan  - Chief Parent Officer, Bark Parental Controls, Author: "Parenting In A Tech World", www.Bark.us, Instagram/Twitter: @TitaniaJordan  Dr. Jim Jones  - Cyber security and digital forensics expert, digital forensics program director and associate professor, George Mason University Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic  Brandon Tatum - Former Police Officer  Tucson Police Dept., Host of "The Officer Tatum Show" on Youtube, @TheOfficerTatum  X: TheOfficerTatum  Insta: theofficertatum  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six years after her tragic disappearance from Spring, Texas, human remains found near a Missouri City jogging trail have been positively identified as 15-year-old trafficking victim Kristen Galvan. California authorities launch an urgent search for 9-year-old twins after they were abducted by their father. 25-year-old Utah bride-to-be faces arson charges after setting fire to church venue the day before her wedding. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan Kohberger says he is innocent in the murders of four University of Idaho students, and wants to withdraw his guilty plea to go to trial.  Kohberger is serving four consecutive life sentences.  In a written statement,  Kohberger declared: “My actual innocence is my truth, and the plea, hinged on by false promises and blatant disinformation, MUST be withdrawn.”  He has filed a petition for post‑conviction relief  to have his guilty plea rescinded.   Kohberger claims that  he was coerced into pleading guilty, misled about the con  consequences of the plea, told false promises about life in prison and death row conditions, and  exculpatory evidence was withheld.  Despite his early agreement to forego appeals, under Idaho law Kohberger  can still seek post‑conviction relief if ineffective assistance of counsel or other constitutional violations can be proven.     Joining Nancy Grace today:    Kristi Goncalves  - Mother of victim Kaylee Goncalves  Steve Goncalves  -  Father of victim Kaylee Goncalves,  New Foundation: "Murder Has a Name"  Website:  www.MurderHasAName.com 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  -  Psychoanalyst,  Author: "Deal Breaker," featured on "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo,  Netflix and Hulu ,  Host  "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall," Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic Nate Eaton -  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.

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional, direct appeal to her missing mother's captor as Sherriff Chris Nanos also gives his first public statement in some time. In a new Instagram,  Savannah Guthrie urges the kidnappers to "make the right choice" and tell the family where to look for her. She says her family is in agony. She also pointed out, "We will never stop looking for her."  Just after Savannah's mention went live, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said he's "still positive" the  case will be resolved.  Investigators continue to dig through evidence. Nanos says,  "We have so much DNA to sort through."   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 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  Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan," @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.

When Lindsay Clancy’s third child is born, her recovery seems to be different.   The 32-year-old reaches out to her parents and her in-laws to help her manage the children and things around the home. Her husband, Patrick Clancy sets up a home office in the basement to work remotely, so he can be on hand to help. When Lindsay starts to have thoughts of suicide, and worse, hurting the children, she checks herself into the McLean Psychiatric Hospital,  Five days after checking into a psychiatric hospital Lindsay Clancy is reportedly told she doesn't have postpartum depression. Husband Patrick Clancy tells friends that after her hospital stay, Lindsay seems to be getting better. She is sleeping better, interacting with friends and family, and going out in public without any difficulty. When Patrick Clancy asks his wife if she is having any suicidal thoughts, Lindsay Clancy says "No."    Later on in the year, with his wife having been prescribed at least 13 different medications, Patrick Clancy texts a friend saying he’s concerned that Lindsey has been prescribed too many medications. Patrick allegedly told friends that he worried she was suffering “the worst side effects possible” from one of her prescriptions. He says he thinks she is going through benzodiazepine withdrawal.    On a Tuesday afternoon Lindsay Clancy sends a text to her husband to pick up takeout.  As Patrick Clancy leaves to pick up dinner, Lindsay sends him a text to stop off by the drugstore and pick up some medicine for the children.   Patrick Clancy stops by the drug store to pick up the medication but gets confused as to exactly which medicine to buy. He calls Lindsay Clancy on the phone, but she doesn't answer. She calls back a minute later. Patrick says she sounded like she was in the middle of something. Lindsay answers his question about the medication and Patrick picks it up and heads to the 3V to get their dinner.  When Patrick Clancy comes home, he’s met with silence. He finds his wife in the backyard. She had jumped out of a second-floor window after slitting her wrists. The children are in the basement,  strangled, an exercise band still wound around their necks.   Investigators revealed in court papers that Lindsay Clancy allegedly researched "ways to kill" before the deaths of her three children.    Now Lindsay Clancy,  paralyzed after her second-floor fall, is on trial for three counts each of murder and strangulation.    Joining Nancy Grace today: Eric Faddis -  Founder of The Law Offices of Eric Faddis,    former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense and civil litigation attorney; website: EricFaddisLaw.com  Dr. Catherine Birndorf  -  psychiatrist and postpartum expert   Brian Bennett  - Fmr Police Officer at Columbia, SC Police Dept., Owner of Clearview Justice Training & Consulting - Specializing in strangulation assaults, domestic violence   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)  Kristina Rex  - Reporter, WBZ-TV, @KRISTINAREXTV (IG & TIKTOK) @KRISTINAREX (X) KRISTINA REX (FB)   Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Admitted Idaho student murderer Bryan Kohberger is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea and face a full trial, claiming he lied about his guilt after he was misled by legal counsel. Three people killed and five others injured when two suspects engage in a gunfight during the annual Bite of Seattle food festival. Months after 15-year-old Louisville boy stabbed while heroically protecting a young girl has been tragically shot and killed. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MDMR releases the call audio from the boat in Nolan Wells case and it's raising lots of questions. You can hear what sounds like someone in the background might be saying, "Is he dead?"    The audio also sounds like  someone is saying "Nolan."   JOINING NANCY GRACE: Marie Pereira  -  Criminal Defense Attorney, Domestic Violence Expert (Domestic violence expert certified advocate, batterers prevention), Registered Nurse Dr. Elliott  Connie  - Pyschotherapist, Author: "Change Your Questions, Change your Future," President & Founder, The Solution Focused Universe, Podcast host: Family Therapy Podcast, Host of upcoming show: "The Elliott Connie Show," www.elliottconnie.com, YouTube: ElliottConnieSpeaks Facebook: Elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks  Todd Terrell  - President of Cajun Navy Thomas Coyne  -  Medical Examiner, University of Florida.  District Eight Medical Examiner, State of Florida. Toxicologist.  Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologist. Alexis Tereszcuk - Crime Stories investigative reporter Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Details of the terrifying ransom notes have surfaced in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the investigation ongoing nearly six months later. Dispute over a sixty-five-dollar garage parking fee escalates into a deadly shooting spree at Saint Paul apartment complex leasing office. Wisconsin mother shot and killed during a child custody exchange, hours after filing a restraining order against her child's father. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karmelo Anthony convicted in just three hours for the shocking murder of 17-year-old standout student and football star Austin Metcalf at what was supposed to be an ordinary track meet in Frisco, Texas. It 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. Now, hearings are set for August, just six weeks after Anthony was sentenced to prison. He has a new team of lawyers filing motions for a new trial.  Among the issues, attorney say the original trial was effectively closed to the public,  jury instructions were misleading regarding self-defense, Judge John Roach publicly defended the verdict to reporters, and prosecutors did not honor an off-the-record evidentiary agreement. The off-the-record deal prevented the teen from testifying in his own defense.   The attorneys have also asked for Judge John Roach to be removed from post-trial hearings because of bias.  A different Collin County judge will hold a hearing on Aug. 19 to on the motion to replace Judge Roach.  The next day, the defense team will argue their motion for a new trial.    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.

Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns examines the rare phenomenon known as the Lazarus effect, or autoresuscitation, where signs of life return after a person has been declared dead. He starts with the case that’s been making headlines: 18-month-old Vincent Lorenzo Fiordilino, pronounced dead after a drowning, then found alive hours later in a hospital morgue. Dr. Crowns explains how death is actually determined, what might cause circulation to kick back in after resuscitation has already stopped, and the safeguards hospitals use to prevent a person from being declared dead prematurely. He also shares other reported cases of people showing signs of life at funeral homes and explains how he knows the person on his autopsy table is, in fact, actually dead. Highlights (0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns (00:30) The case of 18-month-old Vincent Lorenzo Fiordilino, who was found alive in a hospital morgue (1:15) Childhood drowning risks and why crowded gatherings around swimming pools can become dangerous (2:45) What happens to the body during drowning and the five stages that can lead to death (6:15) Vincent’s resuscitation, declaration of death, and the signs of life reportedly noticed by his family and first responders (7:15) What agonal breathing looks like and why it can be mistaken for signs of recovery (8:30) A medical examiner transporter discovers Vincent alive more than five hours after he was pronounced dead (9:45) The Lazarus effect, or autoresuscitation, and where the term comes from (10:45) Other reported cases of people showing signs of life after being declared dead (12:45) How medical professionals determine death and the additional criteria used to establish brain death (15:15) What the Lazarus effect looks like when it occurs (16:00) The theories behind why circulation can sometimes return after CPR has stopped (17:15) Why patients should be monitored after CPR ends before death is declared (18:00) How Dr. Crowns knows someone is dead before beginning an autopsy (19:15) Dr. Crowns’ grandmother, a family fear of being buried alive, and a needle that may have been involved in confirming a 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 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.

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.

Questions of how Nolan Wells dies multiple as the results of an independent autopsy are  revealed. The pathologist who conducted the second autopsy rules Nolan Wells’ cause and manner of death are “undetermined,” pending investigation.  The FBI has joined the investigation as family lawyer, Ben Crump,  says foul play could not be ruled out.  What do Nolan's friends, with him on the island say?  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: When to work on a relationship and when to walk away". featured on the hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo,    Netflix and Hulu,.  Host   "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall,"   Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive Brian Trascher  - Vice President of the United Cajun Navy, https://unitedcajunnavy.org/ Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @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.

Olivia Mae Marie Smith, 12,  died not far from her home, in an incident that has left her family and investigators with unanswered questions.  According to initial reports, Olivia was at a friend’s house  when a 911 call came in around 9:21 p.m. At first, the claim was she had run face‑first into a tree and was unconscious.  Then ring camera footage from the friend’s porch showed her sitting outside.  She walked toward some trees before the call was made.  Fourteen minutes later, an ambulance arrived to rush Olivia to the hospital.  She did not survive.  Olivia's family says they do not believe the girl  “ran into a tree.”  Olivia reportedly had a heart condition, but it is unclear whether that played a role in her death. Some accounts have said the girl was being chase by others in the neighborhood. Officials have not announced a final cause or manner of death.   Joining Nancy Grace today: Rebecca and Deereng Smith - Mother and Father of Olivia  Dr. John Delatorre  - Licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absentis: a non-profit organization that searches for missing persons, resolutionfcs.com, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre Marie Pereira  - Criminal Defense Attorney, Domestic Violence Expert (Domestic violence expert certified advocate, batterers prevention), Registered Nurse Dr. Priya Banerjee, M.D.  -  Board Certified Forensic Pathologist and Anatomic Pathologist, Anchor Forensic Pathology Consulting   Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prosecutors present horrifying crime scene photos during the preliminary hearing for singer D4vd in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Tennessee father arrested for first-degree murder after leading Memphis police to toddler son's body in suitcase. Silicon Valley driver faces murder charges seven months after an extreme high-speed crash killed a mother and her toddler daughter. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The preliminary hearing for D4vd (David Anthony Burke) continues in the death 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd faces multiple serious charges, including: First-degree murder with special circumstances (lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and killing a witness) Continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 Unlawful mutilation of human remains He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.     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: @ricelawmd  Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst,  Author: "Deal Breaker, "  featured in  "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo,  Netflix and Hulu.  Host: "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall" Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive Steve Fischer  -  Missing Persons Private Investigator, Search & Rescue Specialist, Owner of Search Investigations, www.searchinvestigations.org, Twitter: @SF_Investigates Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic Taylor Parise - Reporter, Los Angeles Magazine  Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent autopsy in Mississippi college football player Nolan Wells cannot rule out foul play. Washington man faces first-degree assault charges after prosecutors say he intentionally rammed an SUV into his wife’s alleged lover. Two Utah teenagers allegedly lure a young man into a knifepoint, robbery. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Results of an independent autopsy has been revealed. The pathologist who conducted the second autopy rules Nolan Wells’ cause and manner of death are   “undetermined,” pending investigation. The pathologist found red discoloration on the back of Nolan's head. But due to the fact that body parts were missing  and some procedure were incomplete hindered a final ruling. Typically in an autopsy internal organs are removed and examined, but placed back inside the body for burial or cremation. Some of Nolan's neck tissue was missing.  According to family lawyer, Ben Crump,  foul play could not be ruled out.  Joining Nancy Grace today:  John Mobley   -  Trial attorney, John Mobley Law Firm.  Brian Trascher  -  Vice President of the United Cajun Navy  Heather Barnhart  - SANS Institute Fellow (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, and Security) & Senior Director of Forensic Research, Cellebrite, Co-Author of "Practical Mobile Forensics,"  www.sans.org and www.cellebrite.com and her blog: smarterforensics.com 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) Sam Crouppen - "Secret Service Sam," Hosts daily: “Samson’s World” on YouTube at SecretServiceSam,   Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 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.   The Colorado Department of Law filed an appeal  June 29, with the Supreme Court. It's now a waiting game to find out if court will review the case. 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.

Two young women missing in separate incidents: Brooke Farthing and Cieha Taylor. Brookelyn Farthing was 18 years old when she vanished in 2013. She was last seen leaving a party with two guys she knew.  She had texted her sister asking for a ride, but later texted again saying she had found one. She was never seen again.  Cieha Taylor, 28,  has been missing for more than four years.  Her abandoned car was found near  railroads tracks.  The car was running, door open. Her purse was inside. Her cell phone found discarded not far away.   What happened to Brooke and Cieha? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal court documents reveal harrowing details of a 15-hour standoff in Northern California as authorities worked to rescue two Forest Service biologists held hostage by a father and son. Ride-share stabbing suspect offended Orlando police interrupted his breakfast to arrest him. Former Army mechanic armed with axes, knives, and fireworks tackled by federal officers after setting fire to a Manhattan federal plaza in an anti-ICE attack. Sydney Silvagni reports.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nazar Svintozelskiy, 25, enjoying a family day at a Kentucky lake when the pontoon on which he is lounging, is rammed by a speeding wake boat. Nazar, ejected from the stationary pontoon, died. His body recovered from the lake two days later.  HIs cause of death is pending. His father, the pontoon's driver suffered severe traumatic injuries and remains in a medical induced coma. 34-year-old Cody Casey was driving the wake boat, accused of doing "doughnuts" just before the crash.    Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement through Kentucky State Police Post 7 in Richmond at 859-623-2404.     JOINING NANCY GRACE: Justin Peterson -  attorney representing Nazar's family.  Founding Partner  Peterson Law Office https://www.justinpetersonlaw.com, "It’s Not Fair Podcast" https://www.justinpetersonlaw.com/podcast, LinkedIn: Peterson Law, Facebook: @JustinPetersonLawKY, Instagram: @peterson_law_office  Tyler Beauchene  - Witness Ben Dobrin  -  emergency response diving instructor, instructor trainer, police diver,  emergency services diver,  search and rescue  Phil Odom  - Boating accident reconstructionist, owner of H2O Investigations, former law enforcement  www.h20investigations.com Facebook: H20 Investigations  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)  Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four Nantucket men face severe kidnapping and assault charges after a victim was found beaten bound with an extension cord inside a residence. An Fort Benning soldier and his girlfriend face federal felony murder charges after allegedly starving their young son to death and severely neglecting three dogs. Michigan man arrested for Alaska cold case murder after his repeated tips to police led investigators to human remains inside a barrel. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, is a Mississippi high school football graduate and college freshman at Southwest Mississippi Community College. He went missing during a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island, off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Nolan was traveling with a group of friends. Those friends returned home. Nolan didn't.  His body was found face down on the island’s northwest end on July 6, two days later   Authorities  suspect  drowning but an official cause of death has not been released.   Wells’ parents have requested an independent autopsy in Washington, D.C.  One of Wells’ friends, claims Nolan stayed behind with a girl he met that day.  Others dispute that. Wells’ mother, Christine Wonsley, says location data from her son’s phone doesn't match what friends reported. The family has also raised concerns about the cellphone’s contents, as Wells reportedly left it on a boat to avoid getting it wet.      Joining Nancy Grace today: John Mobley  - trial attorney, John Mobley Law Firm,  https://johnmobley.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 "Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy” Podcast on YouTube, janielacy.com, Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy  Todd Terrell - President at United Cajun Navy   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)  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.

Brooke Hanlon, a 35-year-old psychotherapist and mother, found stabbed to death inside her New Jersey  home.  Her death has been ruled a homicide, caused by multiple sharp force injuries  Husband James 'Conor' Hanlon calls 911 around 4:30 PM after finding his wife bloddied and unconscious on the second floor of the home. He described a major laceration to her chest area to the operator saying "there's blood everywhere". No suspects have been publicly named.  TIPLINE: Chester Police at 908-879-5100Crimestoppers at 973-267-2255.  $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest 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  Jon Buehler  - Investigator, former detective Modesto Police Department ,  detective in the Scott Peterson investigation   Patti Wood - body language and behavior expert. president of Communication Dynamics Inc, Author: "SNAP Making the Most of First Impressions Body Language and Charisma", website: www.pattiwood.net  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 Website: Evidenceoverassumption.com   Dana Kennedy  - senior investigative reporter, 'Daily Mail,' Twitter/Instagram: @DanaKennedyLive, FB: Dana.Kennedy   Dave Mack - investigative reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten people remain in critical condition including the suspected shooter following a late-night mass shooting outside a Tucson pizza restaurant. Jury selection begins in Massachusetts as former nurse Lindsay Clancy heads to trial for the murders of her three young children she alleges she committed while suffering from severe postpartum psychosis. An Arizona man faces felony charges in Colorado after allegedly riding atop a Union Pacific freight train completely in the nude. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.