It's been seven years since the accused sex trafficking suspect was found hanging in his cell.  A former cellmate says he found it in a book in their shared cell.  Nicholas Tartaglione has said he discovered the note during the approximate two week time period they shared a cell in July 2019. During that time, Epstein reportedly tried to hang himself. He initially claimed that Tartaglione had assaulted him.  Epstein later told staff that he had no memory of the incident.

Epstein died by suicide less than a month later.

 Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Mark Epstein  - Brother of Jeffrey Epstein
• Bart Baggett  - Forensic handwriting expert. He is the founder of the Handwriting Experts Inc. Host of “The Bart Show “ Podcast, website: http://www.bartbaggett.com
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Host of a new podcast: "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall"  Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive 
• Lynn Shaw  -  Founder and Executive Director of Lynn's Warriors,  Host of Lynn's Warriors on YouTube, website: lynnswarrior.org,  X: @lynns_warriors, YouTube: @LynnsWarriors
• Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic
• Dave Mac -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

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There's a six-page handwritten letter, "the walk the dog letter."  Prosecutors say that in the letter, Richins is instructing he family how to lie about what happened the night her husband died.  

It's called the "walk the dog letter," since that phrase is written in big letters on the top. In it,  Richins makes the claim that her husband Eric was addicted to drugs, that he would make frequent trips to Mexico to get pills, and that his death was an accidental overdose. The letter was written to Richins' mother, and it reportedly tells her to instruct Richins' brother to make the connection to Mexico and drugs

The jury deliberated just under three hours before convicting  Richins of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, forgery and two counts of insurance fraud. 

What happened to the Richins children?

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Donna Kelly– Former Utah Senior Deputy District Attorney and Attorney for Crime Victims Legal Clinic; Helped form the Utah County Sex Crimes Task Force
• Dr. Bethany Marshall – Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall; Twitter: @DrBethanyLive
• Justin Boardman – Retired Detective, West Valley City Police Department Special Victim’s Unit, Boardman Training & Consulting
• Dr. William Morrone – Toxicologist, Chief Medical Examiner, Bay County Michigan; Author: “American Narcan: Naloxone & Heroin-Fentanyl Associated Mortality”
• Elaine Aradillas - Senior Crime Reporter at the Messenger; Twitter: @elaineja, Instagram: @the_elaineja

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In this week’s episode of "Zone 7," retired NYPD detective Mike Alcazar joins Sheryl McCollum to talk about what hostage negotiation looks like when a scene is tense, the stakes are high, and one wrong move can change everything.

Drawing on decades in law enforcement, Mike discusses the Nancy Guthrie case, explains how negotiators read people in real time, and highlights the importance of patience, trust, and teamwork.

He also shares stories from the field and looks back on the path that took him from undercover work to hostage negotiation and, later, to the recovery efforts after 9/11.

Highlights:

(0:00) Sheryl McCollum welcomes retired NYPD detective Mike Alcazar to Zone 7

(1:00) Mike’s first reaction to the Nancy Guthrie case and why it struck him as unusual from the beginning

(4:15) Information negotiators look for first: behavior, history, and possible mental-state concerns

(9:00) The challenge of deciding when family can help and when they may make a crisis worse

(13:30) Tension between negotiation and tactical response, and how one decision can undo hours of progress

(19:30) How Mike became a negotiator and what the training process was like

(23:00) A Brooklyn barricade, drone technology, and the friend who helped bring the situation to a peaceful end

(29:45) Why voice, personality, and appearance can shape who a subject chooses to trust

(31:15) How a sandwich from the bodega helped resolve a case

(32:45) Mike looks back on becoming a detective and how 9/11 changed the course of his career

(35:15) Ground Zero, recovery efforts, and the emotional toll officers carried after 9/11

Guest Bio

Mike Alcazar is a retired NYPD detective with more than 30 years of service in law enforcement. During his time with the department, he worked undercover in vice, served as a hostage negotiator, and handled organized crime investigations.

Mike took part in recovery efforts following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and now serves as an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

About the Host

Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a Metro Atlanta Police Department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide.

With more than 4 decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing.

Her work on high-profile cases include, in part, The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, and Tupac Shakur. Her work on the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023.

Social Links:

• Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com
• X: @zone7squad
• Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum
• Instagram: @officialzone7podcast

Preorder Sheryl’s upcoming book, "Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Lessons in Life, Justice, and Joy from a Forensic Scientist," releasing May 2026 from Simon and Schuster.

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Father Jake Haro pleaded guilty last year to second‑degree murder and related charges. He’s now serving a sentence of 25 years to life.

Emmanuel’s remains still haven’t been found.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Philip Dubé - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy, X: PhilipCDube, IG: PhilipDube, YouTube: PhilipDube3922 
• Dr. John Delatorre - Licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absents: a non-profit organization that searches for missing persons, resolutionfcs.com, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre 
• Steve Fischer - Missing Persons Private Investigator, Search & Rescue Specialist, & Owner of Search Investigations, website: search investigations.org, Facebook: SearchInvestigations, X: @SF_Investigates 
• Alli Neal - Co-Founder, Revved Up Kids, fighting to protect kids from sexual abuse and trafficking, revvedupkids.org, instagram, Facebook & Twitter: @RevvedUpKids 
• Dr. Eric Eason - Board Certified Forensic Pathologist, consultant, Instagram: @eric_a_eason, Facebook: Eric August Eason, LinkedIn: Eric Eason, MD  
• Katy Forrester -  Assistant Exclusives Editor at The U.S. Sun, covering true crime and showbiz, website: www.the-sun.com, X: @katyshowbix 
• Dave Mack - Crime Stories Investigative Reporter 

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Police arrested the prominent New York architect in connection with murders of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, Jessica Taylor, and Maureen Brainard-Barnes.  The 8th victim, 34-year-old Karen Vergata, was last heard from on Valentine's Day 1996. Her legs and feet were found the same year on Fire Island. Her skull was found fifteen years later near Tobay Beach in Nassau County. 

The women's remains were found along Gilgo Beach in Long Island within 500 feet of each other.  The first four victims,  dubbed the Gilgo Four, were found wrapped in burlap.  Heuermann,  originally claimed his innocent.   

Asa Ellerup, his estranged wife, filed for divorce six days after his arrest and then signed a deal  worth at least 1 million dollars to take part in a documentary series.  

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Caryn Stark  -  Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
• Mike Gould - Former Nassau County (NY) lieutenant and Founding member of the New York Police Department (NYPD) K-9 unit. He's led several investigations into serial killers, including the Gilgo Beach killer on Long Island. Former National Guardsman and has worked on secret service detail for two presidents
• Joseph Scott Morgan  -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic
• Josh Zeman - Investigative Journalist and Documentary Film Director.  Director of "The Killing Season,"   Host of the podcast: "Sinister with Josh Zeman," Website: Sinisterpod.com Insta: @Joshzeman, X: @Siniterpod, TikTik: @Sinisterwithjoshzeman FB: @Sinisterpodcast YT@Sinisterpodcastjz 
• Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Especially disturbing is a video released by the singer showing him sitting in a chair wrapping what looks like a human finger in a cloth. Celeste Rivas had two fingers cut off. They have not been found. The finger being held by D4vd was actually a plastic anime toy. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Randolph Rice -  Former Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law  website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd 
• Caryn Stark -  Forensic Psychologist,  www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice 
• Jon Buehler - Investigator,  Former Detective, Detective in the Scott Peterson Investigation
• Scott Eicher - Digital Forensics Expert, Founding Member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T),  Historical Cellular Analysis Expert; Former FBI agent, Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis - Handling Criminal, Defense and Civil cases, website: pcaexperts.com; 
• Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic, 
• Susan Hendricks  - Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi’, IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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The search continues as we learn a vast area near Nancy's home is unsearched and why have investigators shifted, now searching for a gray van.   

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Caryn Stark -  Forensic Psychologist,  www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice 
• Brian Fitzgibbons  -  Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
• Joseph Scott Morgan -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic, 
• Allison Weiner   - Senior Reporter, NewsNation and Author: "Murder in the Media".   
• Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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The Supreme Court could uphold the convictions, send the case back to a lower court, or reverse the convictions and order a new trial. Even if a new murder trial is granted, Murdaugh is currently serving 40 years for federal financial crimes. 

A decision could take several more months.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Eric Bland  - Founder, Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law, Twitter: @TheEricBland, blandrichter.com
• Dr. Rachel Toles - Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Author of book coming out in 2027 “Inventing the Psychopath: How a Convenient Myth Makes the World More Dangerous,” website: DrRachelToles.com, Instagram / YouTube: TolzHaus, Facebook: DrRachelToles, 
• Chris McDonough  - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host YouTube channel, "The Interview Room”, website: www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough  
• Dr. Michelle DuPre  - Forensic Pathologist and Former Medical Examiner,  also Former Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: “Money, Mischief, and Murder: The Murdaugh Dynasty...the Rest of the Story,"  "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Child Abuse Investigation Field Guide", Forensic Consultant DMichelleDupreMD.com
• Jennifer Wood - Journalist, Director of research at FITSNews.com, Twitter: @IndyJenn_ 
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

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Originally arrested on suspicion of DUI, her attorney entered a guilty plea for the reduced charge of "wet reckless".  She has also been ordered to meet with a psychologist once a week and a psychiatrist twice a month, following her voluntary check-in to rehab prior to the plea. 

Prosecutors cited her lack of prior DUI history, low blood alcohol level, and voluntary rehabilitation for the plea deal,

Joining Nancy Grace:

• Troy Slaten  - Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers,  certified 'Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor,' Candidate for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge,  Twitter @TroySlaten
• Max Miner - President and CEO of Executive Treatment Solutions (ETS),   Website: ExecTreatmentSolutions.com 
• Sierra Fox  - Entertainment Host & Media Personality - Former TV Anchor  Fox 5 DC,  website: www.thesierrafox.com,  @thesierrafox (Insta, FB, TikTok, X)
• Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

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The White House and FBI are investigating this string of suspicious deaths and disappearances individuals involved in classified aerospace, nuclear, and defense research.  From deep research into anti-gravity jet propulsion, into special alloys made for high-intensity heat (Molybdenum) and so much more that that is outside the normal realm of expertise.  

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Franc Milburn  -  Former British Intelligence Officer, friend of Amy Eskridge 
• John Nantz  -  Former Supervisory Special Agent FBI, Townhall columnistX, Truth Social, and Instagram: @theJohnnantz, LinkedIn and FB: @johnnantz Website: townhall.com/columnists/johnnantz 
• Stephanie Harlowe - Co-Host of 'Crime Weekly' podcast, Youtube: @StephanieHarlowe  Insta: @stephanieharlowe 
• Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

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Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Jo-Anna Nieves  - Criminal defense attorney and Founder of The Nieves Law Firm, website: thenieveslawfirm.com, Instagram, Facebook and X: nieveslawfirm, YouTube and TikTok: thenieveslawfirm 
• Dr. Cheryl Arutt  - Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist specializing in Trauma Recovery, PTSD and EMDR,  website: askdrcheryl.com,  website: CreativeEMDR.com , IG: @askdrcheryl
• Tom Smith  -  Former NYPD Detective for 30 years - Narcotics, Robbery Squad, Gang Investigations - was also assigned to the FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force. Co-Host of the GOLD SHIELDS Podcast, thegoldshieldshow.com, FB & Instagram: @thegoldshieldshow 
• Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)
• Caitlyn Becker - Senior National Correspondent at the New York Post ,  Host: ‘NYPostCast 
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

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Now Sarah Wondra's husband, Stacey, is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, destruction of evidence and more.   He pleaded not guilty to all counts.   

In the last days,  the judge overseeing Wondra's preliminary hearing  found probable cause that he kidnapped and killed Michael Vaughan, then destroyed evidence.  During closing arguments the prosecution alleged Michael died by suffocation.  

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Transcribe Highlights

00:06.64 Introduction - Basic Training

02:29.94 Murder of Sandra Birchmore

05:05.01 Explorer Post is extension of scouting

10:08.64 Sandra was a Teachers-Aide

15:09.02 Suicide investigations

20:16.88 Discovery of body

25:24.73 Sandra excited - 10 weeks pregnant

30:02.03 Death ruling changed after 3 plus years

35:25.69 Investigation revealed others involved 

40:05.90 FBI investigation

41:53.69 Conclusion

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The documents reveal D4vd provided Celeste with a burner cellphone and the two discussed abortion, Plan B birthcontrol, and the fact that Celeste wanted more than just a sexual relationship. 

Court document alleges D4vd ordered two chainsaws from Amazon as well as  a body bag, an inflatable pool and a burn cage via Amazon using a fake name. 

Investigators say fragments of that pool were found in cut wounds on Celeste's body.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Tre Lovell -Trial Attorney of The Lovell Firm, website: www.lovellfirm.com, Facebook: tre.lovell.5, Instagram: tre-lovell1 
• Steve Fischer  - Missing Persons Private Investigator, Search & Rescue Specialist, & Owner of Search Investigations,  hired by the owner of the Hollywood Hills property where D4vd rented SearchInvestigations, X: @SF_Investigates 
• Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)  
• Susan Hendricks - Investigative Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi", IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks
• Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

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Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, former Marine and Iraq war veteran
• Sheryl McCollum - Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org, Host of podcast: Zone 7, Author of a new book: "Swans Don't Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer's Daughter", Twitter: @ColdCaseTips 
• Joseph Scott Morgan  -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic
• Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

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The documents reveal D4vd was seen on camera driving in his Tesla with Celeste's body in the frunk. What's more,  court document alleges D4vd ordered two chainsaws from Amazon as well as  a body bag, an inflatable pool and a burn cage via Amazon using a fake name. 

Investigators say fragments of that pool were found in cut wounds on Celeste's body.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Tre Lovell -  Trial Attorney of The Lovell Firm, website: www.lovellfirm.com, Facebook: tre.lovell.5, Instagram: tre-lovell1
• Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter - Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychological evaluations and risk assessments for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addition,” and “Aftershock: How Past Event Shake Up Your Life Today”, and Producer of “Utter Nonsense,” a documentary of exploration of addition and severe mental illness, available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video, website:drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter
• Steve Fischer -  Missing Persons Private Investigator, Search & Rescue Specialist, & Owner of Search Investigations,   hired by the owner of the Hollywood Hills property where D4vd had been staying, website: search investigations.org, Facebook: SearchInvestigations, X: @SF_Investigates 
• Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic
• Susan Hendricks - Investigative Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi", IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks
• Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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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

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Reiner, 32, charged with killing his parents inside the master bedroom of the family home, is being held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles. He has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges.

Jake Reiner, the eldest sibling has finally spoken about losing his parents, describing them in an essay as "the most giving people I have ever known," and  their murders as "a nightmare." 

Joining Nancy Grace Today

• Philip Dubé - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy 
• Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
• Heather Michaels  - Reiner family friend and neighbor, Investigative Reporter, Producer and Social Justice Advocate, Instagram: HeatherMichaelsTV, Facebook: HeatherSMichaels,
• Dr. Thomas Coyne  - Chief Medical Examiner, District 2 Medical Examiner's Office, State of Florida; Forensic Pathologist, Toxicologist, Neuropathologist; X: @DrTMCoyne
• Alexis Tereszcuk - 'Crime Stories'  Investigative Reporter 
• Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Police believe the remains may have been in the area for several years. Investigators used cameras, and cadaver dogs conducting  intense searches of drainage systems

The investigation is ongoing with no suspect.

Memphis officials  urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Dr. Bethany Marshall  - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker: When to work on a relationship and when to walk away,” She is also featured on Peacock and Bravo, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive 
• Dave Moyer  - Georgia K9 Tracker, Master Trainer K9 Tracker, Former Deputy K9 With San Bernardino Sheriff Dept, Former Navy bomb disposal master technician 
• Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic
• Melissa Andrews  - Crime and Investigative Anchor  WTOL 11  Ohio, website: www.wtol.com  Insta: immelandrews FB: Mel Andrews Tik Tok: MelAndrewsTV 
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Police say Lynette and husband Brian Hooker were using an 8‑foot dinghy to travel from Hope Town to their yacht, Soulmate, moored near Elbow Cay in the Abaco Islands. Husband Brian says around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Lynette "bounced out of the dinghy", along with the boat’s engine key, which caused the motor to stop. He says strong currents carried her away, but he saw her swimming toward shore before losing sight of her. Brian reportedly paddled the boat to Marsh Harbour and contacted police around 4 a.m. 

Now, the search for Lynette has turned inland. Royal Bahamian Police and the US Coast Guard say it's unlikely the Michigan mom fell overboard. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today 

• Randy Kessler -  Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, Author: "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future", www.KSFamilyLaw.com, Instagram: @rkessler23, Twitter: @GADivorce
• Dr. Bethany Marshall  - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured on Peacock and Bravo, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive
• Brian Fitzgibbons  - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
• Vanessa Walsh  -  Host of the podcast, Unmasked True Crime,  Facebook and YouTube: UnmaskedTrueCrime, X: CrimeUnmasked 
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

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The 33-year-old still faces US federal charges. He has pled not guilty to conspiracy to kill someone in a foreign country, conspiracy to commit murder and obstruction of justice. He says, despite a judge's warning, he intends to represent himself.  A trial date has been set for January 2027. If convicted, Schaefer faces a possible life sentence. 

 Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor, author “Red Flags” www.wendypatrickphd.com 'Today with Dr. Wendy' on KCBQ in San Diego
• Dr. Jorey Krawczyn - Police Psychologist, Adjunct Faculty with Saint Leo University; Research Consultant with Blue Wall Institute, Author: Operation S.O.S. - Practical Recommendations to Help “Stop Officer Suicide” (October 2021) bw-institute.com
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Featured on "The Piketon Massacre: Return to Pike County" on iHeartRadio
• Kristy Mazurek - Emmy Award-winning Investigative Reporter, President of Successful Strategies PR and Crisis Communications Firm

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Highlights:

(0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns

(0:15) Why stinging insects can turn an ordinary summer day into a fatal emergency

(1:30) Dr. Crowns’ childhood story involving yellow jackets, his brother, and a very bad idea

(5:30) How stinging insects are classified and the anatomy of stingers

(6:15) The Schmidt sting pain index and the varying pain of insect stings

(9:00) Sting frequency, allergic reactions, and seasonal danger patterns

(11:00) Case one: a fatal bee swarm after a lawn mower disturbs a nest

(13:30) The difference between bees, wasps, hornets, and the threat of killer bees

(19:15) The four stages of anaphylaxis and autopsy findings that help confirm a fatal reaction

(24:00) Case two: a woman found covered in fire ants, and what really caused her death

About the Host:

Dr. Kendall Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally recognized forensic pathologist. He has led death investigations in Travis County, Fort Worth, Chicago, and Kansas. Over his career, he has performed thousands of autopsies and testified in court hundreds of times as an expert witness. A frequent contributor to Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, Dr. Crowns brings sharp medical insight and dark humor into the strange, grisly, and sometimes absurd realities of forensic pathology.

About the Show:

Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners inside the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable world of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each episode delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom. Expect gallows humor, hard truths, and unforgettable investigations.

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Colin Gray convicted of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, cruelty to children, and reckless conduct after less than two hours of deliberation.  

The FBI first investigated Colt Gray in May 2023 after receiving a tip about a school shooting threat via Discord, a gaming chat platform.

Colin Gray told investigators he had been teaching his son about "firearms and safety" and how to hunt. He stated that if his son had made any threats, he "would be mad as hell and then all the guns would be taken away."

Colt denied making threats. After the investigation, Colin Gray purchased his son an AR-15-style rifle as a gift. Colin Gray will be sentenced in July facing up to 180 years in prison.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Sonya Turner - Mom of two Apalachee High School students
• Chris Hubbard - Father of school age children.
• Brian Claypool -  Trial Attorney, Instagram: brian.claypool.  
• Dr. Jillian Peterson – Forensic Psychologist & Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Hamline University (St. Paul, MN); Expert on Mass Shootings and Violence Prevention; Author: “The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic”
• Chris Grollneck (Dallas, TX) Active Shooter Expert, Managing Principal for Active Shooter Prevention Project (ASPP) LLC., Author: "Qucik Series- Law Enforcement Guide to Responding to Active Shooters;" IG & TikTok: @aspp_pro, YouTube: @cgrollnek
• Chase McGee - Senior Newsroom Producer, Georgia Public Broadcasting  
• Marylynn Ryan - VP of News, Georgia Public Broadcasting 
• Sydney Sumner - CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter

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The state of New Hampshire has asked a judge to dismiss the petition.    Smart's co-conspirators  under the age of 18 at the time of the killing, has been released from prison. 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Randy Kessler  -  Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, Author: "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future", www.KSFamilyLaw.com, Instagram: @rkessler23, Twitter: @GADivorce, 
• Allison Paganelli  - Board Certified Forensic Psychologist,  website: parkdietzassociates.com
• Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County, Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University),  
• Colleen Cronin  - Reporter from the Boston Herald, website: BostonHerald.com, X: @colleen_cronin
• Sydney Sumner  -  Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories

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Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Brian Fitzgibbons  - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, Leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, former Marine and Iraq war veteran 
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured on Peacock and Bravo, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  
• CeCe Moore - Chief Genetic Genealogist, Parabon NanoLabs, Inc., Parabon.com, DNAJustice.org, Facebook.com/CeCeMooreDNA, Twitter: @CeCeLMoore, Instagram: @CeCeMooreDNA 
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

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Celeste's autopsy revealed a gruesome death from multiple stab wounds, in her torso. Her body was subsequently dismembered. Her skull was partially skeletonized and an eye was missing. Two fingers were also gone. During a court hearing today, prosecutors revealed  a "significant amount" of child pornography was found on Burke's phone.  

D4vd has been denied bail and is now being held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility. This is the same facility housing Nick Reiner.  D4vd's legal team says "actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez". 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Philip Dubé  - Former Court-Appointed Counsel,   Public Defenders: Criminal & Consttutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy
• Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter  -  Clinical Psychologist, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addition,” “Aftershock: How Past Event Shake Up Your Life Today”, and Producer of the documentary “Utter Nonsense,”  available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video, website:drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter
• Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic, 
• Caitlyn Becker - Senior National Correspondent at the New York Post / Host of podcast: ‘NYPostCast’  
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

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Late today Celeste's autopsy report was released. Tune in to Crime Stories with Nancy Grace on Thursday for a full recap of the details. 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Jo-Anna Nieves - Criminal defense attorney and Founder of The Nieves Law Firm, website: thenieveslawfirm.com, Instagram, Facebook and X: nieveslawfirm, YouTube and TikTok: thenieveslawfirm
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured on Peacock and Bravo, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive 
• Steve Fischer - Missing Persons Private Investigator, Search & Rescue Specialist, & Owner of Search Investigations,  website: search investigations.org, Facebook: SearchInvestigations, X: @SF_Investigates
• Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic
• Caitlyn Becker - Senior National Correspondent at the New York Post / Host of podcast: ‘NYPostCast’  
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

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Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Franc Milburn  - Former British Intelligence Officer who knew Amy Eskridge.  
• John Nantz  - Former Supervisory Special Agent FBI,   Townhall columnist, X, Truth Social, and Instagram: @theJohnnantz, LinkedIn and FB: @johnnantz Website: townhall.com/columnists/johnnantz 
  
• Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, 
• Chris Melore - US Deputy Science Editor for Daily Mail 
  
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

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 Attorneys for Burke declare his innocence.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Troy Slaten - Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers.  Candidate for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, on the June 2nd ballot,  Twitter @TroySlaten
• 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 
• Scott Eicher  - Digital Forensics Expert, Founding Member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T); Historical Cellular Analysis Expert; Former FBI agent of 22 years; Former Police Officer and Homicide Detective with Norfolk Virgina Police Dept. having served 12 years; Has worked several missing persons cases. Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis - Handling Criminal, Defense and Civil cases, website: pcaexperts.com;  
• Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic
• Dr. Bethany Marshall  -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured on Peacock and Bravo, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive 
• Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

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Police say Lynette and husband Brian Hooker were using an 8‑foot dinghy to travel from Hope Town to their yacht, Soulmate, moored near Elbow Cay in the Abaco Islands. Husband Brian says around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Lynette fell overboard, along with the boat’s engine key, which caused the motor to stop. He says strong currents carried her away, but he saw her swimming toward shore before losing sight of her. Brian reportedly paddled the boat to Marsh Harbour and contacted police around 4 a.m.

Bahamian police initially arrested Brian Hooker for further questioning, citing “probable cause,” although he was not charged. His attorney stated that he “categorically denies any wrongdoing” and is cooperating. 

Lynette’s daughter, Karli Aylesworth, says her step-father's story “doesn’t add up” and joins Nancy Grace today to share thoughts on her mother's disappearance. 

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According to a Hernando County Sheriff’s Office report, deputies responded to a call from neighbor Thomas and Melissa LoBianco who reported hearing screams.  Police reports state that Durst kept repeating ‘ I really (screwed) up, shoot me because I’m going to jail for a long time.’“  He can be seen in police footage making similar comments.   Ariana’s 12-year-old sister told deputies arguing work her up.   

Ariana’s autopsy report show she was murdered. Cause of death  listed as “complications of stab wound of neck.” Manner of death...homicide. The medical examiner noted 3 stab wounds. The fatal stab was 1.5 centimeters long, on the left side of Ariana’s neck. She also had two cuts on the right side of the back of her head and there were two faint bruises on her left forearm 

No one has been charged in Ariana's death. 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Judy & Eddie Ptarcinski - Parents   
• Greg Morse  - Criminal Defense Attorney of Morse Legal, author of “The Untested” found on Amazon; website: morselegal.com
• Dr. Shari Schwartz  - Forensic Psychologist (specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy),  www.panthermitigation.com, Twitter: @TrialDoc, Author: "Criminal Behavior" and "Where Law and Psychology Intersect: Issues in Legal Psychology" 
• 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)
• Sydney Silvagni [sil-VAH-knee] (TX) Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Today, Casey explains tp Sheryl McCollum why his family has long questioned the official story, pointing to evidence that, in his view, complicates what many people think they know about the case.

Their conversation touches on DNA analysis, missing confession tapes, and alternate suspects that Casey believes raise serious questions about Albert DeSalvo’s role in the murders.

Guest Bio

Casey Sherman is a New York Times bestselling-author and investigative reporter known for revisiting major crimes and historic tragedies.

He is the author of  "A Rose for Mary," which examines the murder of his aunt, Mary Sullivan, and the lingering questions surrounding the Boston Strangler case.

About the Host 

Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a Metro Atlanta Police Department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than 4 decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing.

Her work on high-profile case include, in part, The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, and Tupac Shakur. McCollum’s work on the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching led to her Emmy Award for “CSI: Atlanta” and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023.

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Preorder Sheryl’s upcoming book, "Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Lessons in Life, Justice, and Joy from a Forensic Scientist," releasing May 2026 from Simon and Schuster.

Highlights:

(0:00) Sheryl McCollum opens with the DNA dispute at the center of the Boston Strangler case

(1:30) Sheryl welcomes Casey Sherman and explains why his work has changed how she views the case

(7:15) Casey explains how Mary Sullivan’s murder shaped his family for generations and why his mother never accepted the official story

(9:15) The missing confession tapes and the details that convinced Casey the official story didn’t hold up

(11:30) Missing evidence, stolen case materials, and the long-term damage they can do to a major investigation

(14:00) The DNA evidence Case says pointed to a prime suspect from 1964 and how that lead eventually took him to a golf course in northern New England

(16:30) Why Casey believes the Boston Strangler case was not the work of one man and that similar killings stretched across multiple states

(19:30) How sensational crime coverage in the 1960s may have helped shape false confessions

(21:15) Casey’s theory that George Nassar may have helped feed DeSalvo information and why DeSalvo was never charged with the murders he confessed to

(24:15) Casey on the pressure surrounding the case and why he believes too many important questions are still unanswered

(27:45) F. Lee Bailey’s role in the case and the unlikely friendship that followed years later

(31:30) The importance of revisiting evidence and challenging the accepted story

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The accusations follow allegations made against of brother Josh Duggar, of “19 Kids and Counting.” He was arrested by federal agents on child pornography charges. He's now serving a 12.5-year federal prison sentence, followed by 20 years of supervised release after his conviction of two counts of receiving and possessing child pornography (specifically child sexual abuse material).

He is attempting to appeal his conviction, arguing he was denied a fair trial and that a witness manipulated forensic data. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Sara G. West, M.D., Forensic Psychiatrist, Specializing in Sexually Deviant Behavior, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, forensicpsychiatryMD.com
• Glenn Bard - Retired Pennsylvania State Trooper First Class, Computer Crime Investigations, U.S. Veteran of Operation Desert Storm, PATCtech Digital Forensics patctech.com

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Brandon Hale calls 911 to report that he found Jo-Jo unconscious in a toy chest after waking up from a nap.  Jo-Jo was hospitalized with oxygen deprivation then days later  An autopsy later amended the cause of death to reflect "concern for possible homicidal drowning" because the toy chest was not airtight, and parts of the scene were wet. First responders and investigators noted the toy chest was dry and partially filled with toys, while Jo-Jo's clothes were damp and a wet towel was found nearby. 

Hale was previously convicted of abusing Jo-Jo with a belt in 2019, and sentenced to 10 years in prison for violating probation related to the case. He has not been charged with murdering Jo-Jo.   

Joining Nancy Grace today

• Joseph King, Jr. -  Father
• Philip Dubé  - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy 
• Max Miner  -  President and CEO of Executive Treatment Solutions (ETS),  Website: ExecTreatmentSolutions.com
• Kat Schollenberger  - U.S. Head of Live New at Daily Mail dot com, website: DailyMail.com
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Singer/TikTok star d4vd (David Anthony Burke) arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.  He is being held without bail. Celeste's body was discovered of the teen's body in a Tesla registered to him last September.   Attorneys for Burke declare his innocence.

Joining Nancy Grace today:  

• Brian Fitzgibbons  - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, former Marine and Iraq war veteran 
• Tami Ballard -  DNA and Crime Scene Consultant, Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, Former DNA Criminalist for the San Diego Police Dept. Crime Laboratory 
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

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The 44-year-old singer entered the facility, with reports suggesting she may stay beyond the typical 30 days.  She was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, after police received reports of erratic driving.  Police say a substance found in the car was sent in for toxicology. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Philip Dubé -  Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy
• Randy Kessler (Atlanta, GA) Atlanta Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, Author: "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future", www.KSFamilyLaw.com, Instagram: @rkessler23, Twitter: @GADivorce
• Max Miner -  President and CEO of Executive Treatment Solutions (ETS), a specialized pretrial mitigation and treatment support service, helping individuals in crisis avoid jail time through personalized treatment plans, legal collaboration and proactive court advocacy, website: ExecTreatmentSolutions.com
• Kat Schollenberger  -  U.S. Head of Live New at Daily.Mail.com, website: DailyMail.com 
• Rob Shuter - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, Author of Newly-released Novel, “It Started With A Whisper," and Former Publicist to the Stars (including Sean “Diddy” Combs); IG: @naughtygossip
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Brian Hooker has repeatedly said he would never hurt his wife, Lynette. He also refused to discuss details about what happened with reporters saying he did not want to interfere with the search for Lynette. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today: 

• Randolph Rice  - Former Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law, website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd
• Ben Dobrin  - Boat Captain with  50-Ton Master license / Emergency Response Diving Instructor and Instructor Trainer, Police Diver,  Emergency Services Diver
• Scott Rouse  -  Body Language and Behavior Analyst, trains law enforcement and military interrogation and body language, Author of “Understanding Body Language,” on YouTube @ScottRouse with his channel “Behavior-X,” which focuses on body language and behavior of True Crime Stories, Pop Culture and Politics
• Vanessa Walsh - Host of the podcast, Unmasked True Crime, Facebook and YouTube: UnmaskedTrueCrime, X: CrimeUnmasked
• Sydney Silvagni - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Anna Kepner, 18, had begun her senior year at Temple Christian School, and was reportedly excited about her future, painting her school parking spot to match her favorite movie, "Clueless. "   Anna plans included joining the military after high school.  

Anna was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship during a recent western Caribbean voyage that ended in Miami. Her body stuffed under a bunk in the room she shared with her stepbrother.    

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Danny Rubin -  Criminal Defense Lawyer and Founder of Rubin Law, PC. website: rubinlawpc.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 
• Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic
• Sydney Sumner  -  Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’ 

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Police say Lynette and husband Brian Hooker were using an 8‑foot dinghy to travel from Hope Town to their yacht, Soulmate, moored near Elbow Cay in the Abaco Islands. Husband Brian says around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Lynette fell overboard, along with the boat’s engine key, which caused the motor to stop. He says strong currents carried her away, but he saw her swimming toward shore before losing sight of her. Brian reportedly paddled the boat to Marsh Harbour and contacted police around 4 a.m.

Authorities from the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Royal Bahamas Defence Force, and U.S. Coast Guard conducted an extensive search of the area. Now days later the search has officially shifted from a rescue to a recovery mission. Lynette has not been found. 

Lynette’s daughter, Karli Aylesworth, says her step-father's story “doesn’t add up” and points to past marital problems between him and her mother.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• 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,
• Janine Driver - Body Language Expert and CEO of the Body Language Institute, New York Times Bestselling Author of “You Say More Than You Think,” Host of podcast “In The Driver’s Seat with Janine Driver” website: JanineDriver.com, Instagram: NewBodyLanguage
• Vanessa Walsh  - Host of the podcast, Unmasked True Crime. She obtained a phone call from Brian Hooker to a friend a day after Lynette vanished. Facebook and YouTube: UnmaskedTrueCrime, X: Crime Unmasked
• Jordan Plentz  -   Neighbor  
• Sydney Silvagni  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Transcript Highlights

00:00.09 Introduction - family

03:09.23 Matthew was very trusting

08:03.38 Text messages show Matthew helping police in shooting into a house

14:02.61 Suspects make Matthew wash himself 

19:14.43 Last Supper

23:35.13 Torture/kidnap/poison homicide 

28:34.17 Mom reports Matthew missing

32:52.57 Body in water for 5 months

38:24.95 Conclusion

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In a court win for the defense, a Los Angeles judge orders prosecutors to return a cell phone belonging to Bohm, to the defense so the data can be analysted. Prosecutors objected over concerns that the information would be changed or damaged.  Judge Thomas Rubinson compromised,  ruling the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department would deliver the device in a sealed bag to a defense-appointed technical expert. Prosecutors would then observe the extraction to ensure nothing "nefarious" occurs. 

A trial date has not yet been set. The next pre-trial hearing will take place May 19 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Bridget Thompson - Roommate and Best Friend with Pepperdine Crash Victims
• Coco Crandall - Roommate and Best Friend with Pepperdine Crash Victims
• Brian Claypool -Trial Attorney, Owner and Managing Partner at the Claypool Law Firm, and Author of "Break the Code of Silence: Raising My Voice to Protect Our Kids;" Instagram: @brian.claypool, Facebook: @BrianClaypoolMedia
• Caryn Stark -  Forensic Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
• Joseph Tremblay - Senior Forensic Engineer and Accident reconstructionist, Veritech Consulting Engineering
• Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), NEW Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue" (launching AUGUST 20), and Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)
• Dave Mack - 'Crime Stories' Investigative Reporter

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Police say Lynette and husband Brian Hooker were using an 8‑foot dinghy to travel from Hope Town to their yacht, Soulmate, moored near Elbow Cay in the Abaco Islands. Husband Brian says around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Lynette fell overboard, along with the boat’s engine key, which caused the motor to stop. He says strong currents carried her away, but he saw her swimming toward shore before losing sight of her. Brian reportedly paddled the boat to Marsh Harbour and contacted police around 4 a.m.

Authorities from the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Royal Bahamas Defence Force, and U.S. Coast Guard conducted an extensive search of the area. Now days later the search has officially shifted from a rescue to a recovery mission. Lynette has not been found. 

Bahamian police arrested Brian Hooker for further questioning, citing “probable cause,” although he has not been charged. His attorney stated that he “categorically denies any wrongdoing” and is cooperating. 

Lynette’s daughter, Karli Aylesworth, says her step-father's story “doesn’t add up” and points to past marital problems between him and her mother 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Randy Kessler  - Atlanta Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, Author: "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future", www.KSFamilyLaw.com, Instagram: @rkessler23, Twitter: @GADivorce, 
• Caryn Stark  - Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
• Ben Dobrin  -   Emergency Response Diving Instructor and Instructor Trainer, Police Diver,  Emergency Services Diver 
• Melissa Andrews - Crime and Investigative Anchor at WTOL 11, website: www.wtol.com     Insta: immelandrew,s FB: Mel Andrews, Tik Tok: MelAndrewsTV
• Sydney Silvagni  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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The women's remains were found along Gilgo Beach in Long Island within 500 feet of each other.  The first four victims,  dubbed the Gilgo Four, were found wrapped in burlap.  Heuermann,  originally claimed his innocent.   

Asa Ellerup, his estranged wife, filed for divorce six days after his arrest and then signed a deal  worth at least 1 million dollars to take part in a documentary series.  

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Caryn Stark  -  Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
• Mike Gould - Former Nassau County (NY) lieutenant and Founding member of the New York Police Department (NYPD) K-9 unit. He's led several investigations into serial killers, including the Gilgo Beach killer on Long Island. Former National Guardsman and has worked on secret service detail for two presidents
• Joseph Scott Morgan  -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic
• Josh Zeman - Investigative Journalist and Documentary Film Director.  Director of "The Killing Season,"   Host of the podcast: "Sinister with Josh Zeman," Website: Sinisterpod.com Insta: @Joshzeman, X: @Siniterpod, TikTik: @Sinisterwithjoshzeman FB: @Sinisterpodcast YT@Sinisterpodcastjz 
• Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Ricky Johnson, David Harrington, and Clayton McGeeney were last seen alive on January 7, 2024, watching the final regular-season Kansas City Chiefs game at the home of their friend, Jordan Willis.  Two days later, authorities found their frozen bodies outside the house.

After a yearlong investigation, prosecutors charged Jordan Willis and Ivory Carson in connection with the deaths, which gained national attention. Both men face three counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of delivering a controlled substance. Police say Carson, known as "Blade Brown," supplied and sold cocaine to Willis and the victims. Investigators found Carson's DNA on a bag of fentanyl inside Willis' home.

During the investigation, law enforcement initially said they did not suspect foul play. A toxicology report later confirmed that the men had cocaine, THC, and fentanyl in their systems. Police have since ruled the deaths as caused by "fentanyl and cocaine toxicity."

As the case progressed, Willis moved out of the home and checked into rehab. A forensic analysis of Harrington’s phone uncovered text messages between Willis, McGeeney, Johnson, and others, linking Carson to the cocaine supply. DNA evidence identified Willis as a major contributor, and a second bag contained DNA matching Carson, confirming his role as the drug supplier. 

After a recent court hearing Willis said he was confident in his case when asked by reporters  

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Jonathan Price - Brother of Ricky Johnson
• Derek Smith - Criminal Defense Attorney
• Dr. Heidi Green - Clinical Psychologist, Trauma Specialist, and Author: ‘The Path to Self-Love and World Domination; IG: @drheidigreen
• Barry Hutchison -  Former 26-year Law Enforcement Veteran and Detective, Owner & Chief Investigator for Barry & Associates Investigative Services located in Kansas & Missouri
• Dr. Kendall Crowns -  Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), NEW Podcast --- launching on April 7th, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)
• Eric Zahnd - Platte County Prosecutor in Missouri
• Alexis Tereszcuk - Crimeonline.com Investigative Reporter
• Dave Mack - CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter

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For her 36th birthday, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig whisks his wife, engineer Arielle, away for a romantic getaway.

He secretly plans the trip, arranging for family members and a hired nanny to stay with their two sons. The couple decides to hike a popular trail along the Koʻolau Mountains, leading to Pali Puka, a rock formation framing the east side of Oʻahu.  

Konig hopes the trip will ease tension after months of couples therapy following his accusations that Arielle had an affair. Arielle denies the claims and struggles to understand their origin. She wants to regain her husband’s trust, but his jealousy and abuse, including sexual assaults, have only escalated.  

During the hike, Arielle wants to push forward but stops when she sees the final steep stretch. She chooses to wait while Konig completes the climb. When he returns, he takes a picture of her in a tree and suggests they take a selfie at the trail’s edge, overlooking Oʻahu. Arielle smiles for the photo but immediately asks him to step forward so she can move away from the edge.  

As she follows him, Konig suddenly turns, grabs her arms, and shoves her toward the cliff, saying, “Get back over there. I’m so f***ing sick of you!”  

At first, Arielle thinks he is joking, but he pushes her again, pins her down, and pulls a syringe and vial from his bag, attempting to fill the syringe. She knocks it from his hands, but he digs into his bag again, possibly searching for another. Instead, he grabs a rock and repeatedly strikes her head.  

Other hikers hear Arielle’s screams and rush to help. Konig, covered in blood, flees into the woods and video calls his adult son, Emile. Shocked by his father’s appearance, Emile listens as Konig starts to explain but stops mid-sentence and says, “I just tried to kill Ari, but she got away.” He then tells Emile he wants to jump off the cliffs and kill himself.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Josh Kolsrud  - Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, website: kolsrudlawoffices.com, Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices
• 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
• Jon Buehler  - Former Detective for Modesto Police Department, California (31 years in Robbery and Homicide), Lead detective in the Scott Peterson case 
• Todd Barr  -  Forensic Pathologist / Deputy Coroner for Franklin County Coroner’s Office in Columbus Ohio, Testified in Shawn Grate serial killer case, Featured in "Thin Places: Essays From In Between" by Jordan Kisner
• Susan Hendricks  - Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi", IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks
• Sydney Silvagni -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Rapper Lil Tjay arrested Monday night in connection with rapper Offset's shooting in Florida. Sydney Sumner reports.

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Valrose is on vacation in Florida, but Spencer not showing up is so unusual that coworkers felt they needed to let Valrose know. Valrose tries to contact Spencer, and failing at that, Tepe's wife, Monique, is even more predictable than her husband.

Unable to reach either Tepe, Valrose calls 911 in Columbus, Ohio, at 9:03 a.m., requesting a wellness check. Their bodies are found inside their house, which is now for sale. 

Early reports indicated Monique was shot once in the chest, and Spencer was shot more than once, with three shell casings found at the scene.

In fact, the killer unloaded a full clip, 16 rounds, and both were shot in the head: Monique in her right cheek, and Spencer in his left ear. A total of 16 gunshot wounds are discovered. A standard magazine for a handgun holds 15 to 17 rounds, depending on the size of the bullet.

Spencer and Monique likely died within "seconds to minutes" of being shot. The injuries suffered and the trajectories of bullets indicate some movement by Spencer and Monique; the range of fire is indeterminate, and there is no way to tell in which order the injuries are inflicted.

Michael McKee, 39, arrested in the murders of his ex-wife and her new husband, is being held without bond in the Franklin County Jail. He pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary.

According to a newly unsealed affidavit, witnesses claimed McKee was abusive during his marriage to Monique and had threatened to kill her. Court documents indicate McKee had previously visited the couple's home on Dec. 6, 2025, while they were away.

McKee, a vascular surgeon from Illinois, drove 900 miles to commit the murders. He was tracked through surveillance video, which showed a silver SUV. Police also reportedly found multiple weapons in his Chicago-area condo, with one being  connected to the crime scene.

McKee faces a minimum of life in prison with parole eligibility after 32 years if convicted.   

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,"  featured on Peacock and Bravo, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive 
• Cory Chalmers - CEO and Founder of Steri-Clean Inc, a nationwide leader in crime scene, trauma, biohazard, hoarding, and extreme cleaning services with over 31 years of experience,  seen on A&E’s e,,y-nominated series “Hoarders,” website: CrimeCleaners.com and Steri-Clean.com, Facebook: TheCoryChalmers, Instagram: Cory.Chalmers, YouTube: Steri-Clean 
• 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' 

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Investigators stake out the Todts’ seemingly vacant Florida home. Mail is piled on 
the porch and an eviction notice is taped to the door. The feds are leaving when Todt walks 
outside, stumbling and convulsing. They miss their chance to arrest Todt before he returns 
inside, but worried about his health, officers push open the front door to a horrible stench. 
Todt tells officers his wife is sleeping and he doesn’t know where his children are. Investigators 
find Megan, Aleksander, Tyler, Zoe, and the family dog badly decomposing in the Todts’
bedroom.

Investigators find Aleksander and Tyler on a mattress in the Todts’ bedroom, next to the bed, 
where Megan is covered with a blanket. Officers search the whole house for Zoe, before 
realizing her badly decomposed body is under a blanket at her mom’s feet. The bodies were 
‘black as leather’ and an autopsy could not determine exactly how the victims died. All of the 
victims were drugged with Benadryl and had stab wounds. The children’s wounds we were
inflicted post-mortem, and the medical examiner says they were likely suffocated. 

Todt initially confesses to the killings, saying both he and Megan were concerned about the 
possible 2020 apocalypse, and wanted to make sure their family died together and without 
pain. Todt claims the parents came up with a plan to drug, then kill the children and then 
themselves. At trial, Todt claims he made that confession out of a desire to protect his wife, 
claiming she actually killed the children while he was away, and killed herself in front of him 
after confessing what she had done.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Cheryln Cadle - Author of “Suffer the Little Children: Into the Hands of Evil” and "The Murders of Christopher Watts” and “The Many Faces of Christopher Watts: A 5-year Update”, website: www.cherylncadle.com
• Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist,   www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
• Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic
• Sydney Sumner -  Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’ 

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Oscar Hernandez is out playing soccer at Whitsett fields when he meets Coach Mario Garcia-Aquino.  Garcia-Aquino approaches Oscar about joining the Huacane Club, telling the boy he’s impressed with his skills. When Garcia-Aquino offers him one on one lessons without charge, Oscar jumps at the chance! 

On a Friday afternoon, Coach Garcia-Aquino gives his star student a call, inviting Oscar Hernandez to make some money doing a few odd jobs at his Lancaster home. The teen is immediately interested. Before the 13-year-old gets permission from family, he grabs the next train to Lancaster, a 2-hour trip. Oscar facetimes his brother Josue from the train, telling him Coach will drop him back at home tomorrow morning.

Later that night, Josue tries to call Oscar again, but it’s not his little brother that answers, but Coach Garcia-Aquino. Coach tells Josue that Oscar can’t come to the phone because his hands are dirty. Josue tries to ask exactly what time he can expect Oscar home, but the coach waves him off, once again promising he’ll bring Oscar home at a reasonable time Saturday.

Saturday morning comes and goes, and Oscar still isn’t home. The teen isn’t answering his phone either. It’s already dark when the Hernandez family finally gets Coach Garcia-Aquino on the phone. The coach says he dropped Oscar off that afternoon in North Hollywood, but strangely, he claims he can’t remember exactly where Oscar got out of the car. The Hernandez’s pray Oscar will come home that night but when he does not, first thing Sunday morning, they report the teen missing. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Philip Dubé  - Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law; Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy  

• Caryn Stark -  Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice

• Moses Castillo - Private Investigator for the Dordulian Law Group, Former Supervisor Detective-Los Angeles Police Department

• Dr. Michelle Dupre - Forensic Pathologist and former Medical Examiner, Author: “Homicide Investigation Field Guide” & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Ret. Police Detective Lexington County Sheriff’s Department 

• Sierra Van Der Brug - Crime and Safety Reporter at the Los Angeles Daily News; IG: @sierravanderbrug 

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In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum speaks with Lonnie’s daughter, Alison Duiker, about the final hours before the disappearance, the instability that followed, and the long search for answers that began when Alison was just five years old.

Joined by clinical hypnotherapist Monica Miller, their conversation revisits the timeline of that night and the challenges of examining long-dormant cases when physical evidence is scarce.

Highlights:

• (0:00) Sheryl McCollum shares Zone 7’s 2026 plans and the upcoming 10-8 Tour

• (1:15) January 7,1981: the blizzard night Lonnie Rogers vanished

• (2:45) Alison Duiker remembers her mother before the disappearance

• (5:15) Writing A Daughter’s Journey and preserving her mother’s story

• (10:00) The home environment leading up to Lonnie’s disappearance

• (13:00) Neighbors report arguing during the storm and unusual sounds in the duplex

• (14:45) The middle-of-the-night trip to the babysitter and unanswered time gaps

• (16:45) Growing up in instability after her mother vanished

• (19:15) The night Alison was abandoned at a police station

• (21:45) A teacher’s phone number and the moment that everything changed

• (26:15) Finding safety, stability, and resilience through guardianship

• (28:00) Revisiting the case decades later and considering hypnosis as an investigative tool

• (31:30) Monica Miller explains memory, trauma, and timeline-based hypnosis

• (41:45) Creating a controlled, quiet setting to organize memory without suggestion

• (43:45) A key detail: snow wiped from Lonnie’s car

• (50:15) Recovered memory and its investigative implications

• (54:15) The call Alison never expected: a reported confession and arrest after forty-four years

• (58:15) Thanksgiving reflections and plans for a future case update

Guest Bios:

Alison Duiker is a special education teacher with more than twenty years of experience working with young children.

She is the author of "A Daughter’s Journey: A Story of Resilience," a memoir documenting her childhood, her mother Lonnie Rogers’ disappearance, and the lasting impact of unresolved loss. Alison has spent decades advocating for answers in her mother’s case and raising awareness about cold cases.

Monica Miller is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Atlanta, Georgia, with more than ten years in private practice.

She holds a B.A. from the University of Florida and is also a Licensed Massage Therapist and registered yoga teacher, integrating a mind-body approach in her work. Monica works with a wide range of clients, including professional athletes and individuals in high-stress careers, using a collaborative and client-centered method.

About the Host

Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a Metro Atlanta Police Department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide.

With more than 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: coldcase2004@gmail.com

• Twitter: @149zone7

• Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

• Instagram: @officialzone7podcast

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Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.”

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Nancy Guthrie, TV host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, now missing 8 weeks. 

Her home, according to police, no longer considered a crime scene, having been returned to the family. 

Nancy Guthrie was last seen around 9:30 p.m. outside her Tucson home. She was reported missing at noon the next day. Police say scenes at her home indicate "she didn't leave on her own."

Nancy Guthrie is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs about 150 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes.

Workers at the home including home security techs, HVAC and more have been questioned, as the FBI tries to trace any bitcoin movement and track the source of the ransom notes. 

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A couple of weeks later information came in that a young woman had been spotted running from a vehicle on U.S. Highway 89 on the reservation. Was it Ashley?

Family members searched the area finding a sweater and a pair of boots with red stains, thought to be Ashley's.  Investigators told the family however that Ashley was adult free to come and go as she pleased.   In February 2018, a nearly a year later,  the FBI joined the investigation. By then,   the case was cold.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Kimberly Loring Heavyrunner -  sister 
• Payne Lindsey - Podcast Host & Executive Producer of “Up and Vanished 
• Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security,  website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
• Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'
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Anna Kepner, 18, had begun her senior year at Temple Christian School, and was reportedly excited about her future, painting her school parking spot to match her favorite movie, "Clueless. "   Anna plans included joining the military after high school.  

Anna was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship during a recent western Caribbean voyage that ended in Miami. Her body stuffed under a bunk in the room she shared with her stepbrother.   He has now been charged with homicide. 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Greg Morse  - Criminal Defense Attorney of Morse Legal, author of “The Untested” found on Amazon; website: morselegal.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 
• Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic
• Sydney Sumner  -  Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’  

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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. 

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

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Several soldiers are suspended in Tennessee after U.S. Army attack helicopters flew low over a No Kings protest and then maneuvered near Kid Rock’s home.

A Colorado sheriff resigns and other officers are indicted after a grand jury indictment details mishandled human remains and alleged excessive force inside a small rural department.

A string of armed robberies is targeting Pokémon card sellers in Illinois, where a gunman uses online listings to lure victims and steal high-value cards at gunpoint at meetups.

Drew Nelson reports.

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On November 18, 2022, just five days after the murders, Kohberger is seen on the surveillance footage at a Department of Motor Vehicles building in Pullman. During the visit, a DMV worker told Kohberger that the area appears safer than San Francisco, which is where she is from.

The employee commented, “I like how small, quiet and I would say safe. But the whole Moscow thing, kinda makes it feel a little less,” before Kohberger said, “Yeah,” and nodded his head in agreement.

Notably, Kohberger was later filmed filling out paperwork while wearing black gloves. Kohberger, who requested non-specialty plates, told the DMV worker that he was a Ph.D. student at Washington State University, where he studied criminology.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Philip Dubé - Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law; Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy
• Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
• Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" X @JoScottForensic
• Germania Rodriguez Poleo - Independent Journalist, X: @iamGermania
• Dave Mack - 'Crime Stories' Investigative Reporter

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It's part of the attempted murder trial of Maui anesthesiologist, Dr. Gerhardt Konig. 

Each side is describing O'ahu's Pali Puka trail, but have different stories of what happened there almost exactly a year ago.

Arielle says her husband dragged her toward the cliff’s edge, attempted to inject her with “an unknown substance” using a syringe, and hit her “repeatedly on the head” with a rock. 

Konig claims he was NOT trying to kill his wife, and acted in self-defense after Arielle attacked him when he threatened to expose an alleged affair with a married co-worker.

Jurors hear a witness's 911 call, and watch that body camera footage from a responding officer.  Arielle's brutal injuries visible as blood pours from her head wounds. 

Konig's adult son is expected to testify about a video call his father made after the attack that prosecutors are calling a confession.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Eric Faddis - Partner at Varner Faddis Elite Legal, Former Felony Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorney; Instagram: @e_fad @varnerfaddis; TikTok: @varnerfaddis
• Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
• Dan Murphy - Former NYPD Detective-Sergeant, Co-Host of "Gold Shields" Podcast, and Author: “Workplace Safety: Establishing an Effective Violence Prevention Program”
• 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)
• Alexis Tereszcuk - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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According to police, Woods was attempting to pass a truck in front of him on a two-lane road in Jupiter Island, Florida, but Wood’s Range Rover clipped the back of the truck. No other vehicles were involved.  Wood was able to crawl out of the passenger side window.

Officers on the scene administered a breathalyzer test, with Woods blowing zero, negative for alcohol. Officers still suspected Woods was impaired, saying the golf legend appeared “lethargic.” He then refused a urine test.

Woods was then taken into custody.

Woods is now charged with a DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Troy Slaten  -Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers -  certified 'Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor,' Candidate for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, on the June 2nd ballot,  Twitter @TroySlaten 
• Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured on Peacock and Bravo, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive
• Dr. Kendall Crowns  - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)
• Rob Shuter - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, author of newly released novel “It Started With A Whisper,”   robshuter.substack.com, former publicist of Sean Combs, IG: @naughtygossip
• Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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A mother from Wisconsin, tragically discovered fatally stabbed earlier this month, had been deceased for several days before authorities found her body, according to reports. She had been stabbed more than 100 times.  

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Could the dog agitation be caused by a jammer frequency? We have learned that the home's back door was propped open and blood also found inside.

Does this mean there were more participants than "porch guy."

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Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Jeff Lamie - Neighbor
• Todd G. Shipley, CFE, CFCE - Cyber Crime Expert, Former Detective Sargent with the Reno, Nevada Police Dept., and Author: “Investigating Internet Crimes: An Introduction to Solving Crimes in Cyberspace;" X: @webcase
• Brian Fitzgibbons – Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq Wat Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
• Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" X @JoScottForensic
• Jeff Martin  - Certified Digital Forensics Expert with over 20 years of experience, specializing in Cell Phone Forensics, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, and more; Faculty Instructor at Davenport University (develops and delivers Cybersecurity and Digital Forensic curriculum); LinkedIn: Jeff-Martin-CFCE, Facebook: JeffreyMichaelMartin, Instagram: JefMarts
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Savannah says her brother, Camron, thought right away that their mother had been “kidnapped for ransom.”  At that point, Savannah worried she was the cause. 

If you know or think you know anything about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance: 

• FBI Tip Line: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or online at tips.fbi.gov.
• PCSD Tip Line: 520-351-4900.
• Anonymous Tips: 88-CRIME (520-882-7463)

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Multiple women writing to Watts,  sending him love letters and money through the mail overloading his commissary. 

Wife, Shanann Watts, was found buried in a shallow grave. Shanann was buried face down, wrapped in a sheet, with Nico between her legs, birthing him postmortem. in a shallow grave. Watts said he buried her face down and away from the girls to punish her. Bella and Celeste were inside of an oil tank, and about 50 feet away. 

Today Nancy speak with Cherylyn Cadle, author of best-selling book, "Murders of Christopher Watts."  

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"The gun or the belt?!": A twisted mom is cuffed after forcing her kids to choose their own brutal punishment as her boyfriend watched & laughed. Plus, a buffet brawl ends with a diner forked. Jennifer Gould reports. 

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Early reports indicated Monique was shot once in the chest, and Spencer was shot more than once, with three shell casings found at the scene.

In fact, the killer unloaded a full clip, 16 rounds, and both were shot in the head: Monique in her right cheek, and Spencer in his left ear. A total of 16 gunshot wounds are discovered. A standard magazine for a handgun holds 15 to 17 rounds, depending on the size of the bullet.

Spencer and Monique likely died within "seconds to minutes" of being shot. The injuries suffered and the trajectories of bullets indicate some movement by Spencer and Monique; the range of fire is indeterminate, and there is no way to tell in which order the injuries are inflicted.

Michael McKee, 39, arrested in the murders of his ex-wife and her new husband, is being held without bond in the Franklin County Jail. He pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary.

According to a newly unsealed affidavit, witnesses claimed McKee was abusive during his marriage to Monique and had threatened to kill her. Court documents indicate McKee had previously visited the couple's home on Dec. 6, 2025, while they were away.

McKee, a vascular surgeon from Illinois, drove 900 miles to commit the murders. He was tracked through surveillance video, which showed a silver SUV. Police also reportedly found multiple weapons in his Chicago-area condo, with one being  connected to the crime scene.

McKee faces a minimum of life in prison with parole eligibility after 32 years if convicted.   

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A Nana is dead, gunned down by her own grandson who was angry she was cutting off his allowance. Plus, a nightcap ends with a dare & a bang. Jennifer Gould reports. 

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An Assistant U.S. Attorney from the Eastern District of New York sends an email to a redacted recipient, hoping to obtain a confidentiality agreement made with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in connection with the investigation of Epstein’s murder.

The public was also shocked by a draft announcement of Epstein’s death—dated August 9th, 2019, the day BEFORE Epstein’s body was discovered. The DOJ claims the date is simply a typo.

Mark Epstein, the financier's brother, says there is now no doubt.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Mark Epstein  -  brother
• Andrea Lewis  -  Partner at Searcy Law in Pam Beach, Florida, Former Felony Prosecutor at Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office, President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, website: searcylaw.com
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive 
• Dr. DeWayne Hendrix -former warden at the MDC in Brooklyn, also served as a warden in Sheridan, Oregon, 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," website: newdaylightfoundation.com, @anewdaylight (IG)  @drdewaynehendrix (LinkedIn)  @anewdaylight (X-Twitter)  
• Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)
• Susan Hendricks -  Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi", IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks 
• Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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An eight-year-old Kansas girl fights off an abductor and leads police right to the bad guy.

A Washington woman refuses put down the kitten as she's placed under arrest.

Organized crime rings have a new target: LEGO.

Drew Nelson reports

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Using surveillance video, police tracked Medina, who was arrested at his apartment just blocks from the scene. Officers allegedly found clothing and a 40-caliber handgun matching shell casings found at the scene.

Chicago Police say the shooting appears to have been random.   Medina is facing felony charges of first-degree murder and aggravated use of a firearm. 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Greg Morse - Criminal Defense Attorney of Morse Legal, Author of “The Untested” found on Amazon; website: morselegal.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; Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter  
• Dan Corsentino - Former Police Chief, Former Sheriff, Served on US Homeland Security Senior Advisory Board, Private Investigator
• Dr. Thomas Coyne - Chief Medical Examiner, District 2 Medical Examiner's Office, State of Florida; Forensic Pathologist, Toxicologist, Neuropathologist; X: @DrTMCoyne  
• Sydney Sumner -  Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’

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Each side is describing O'ahu's Pali Puka trail, but have different stories of what happened there almost exactly a year ago.

Arielle says her husband dragged her toward the cliff’s edge, attempted to inject her with “an unknown substance” using a syringe, and hit her “repeatedly on the head” with a rock.

Konig claims he was NOT trying to kill his wife, and acted in self-defense after Arielle attacked him when he threatened to expose an alleged affair with a married co-worker.

Jurors hear a witness's 911 call, watch body-worn camera footage from a responding officer, and see photos of Arielle's brutal injuries.

Konig's adult son is expected to testify about a video call his father made after the attack that prosecutors are calling a confession.

Arielle Konig is expected to take the stand against her husband next week.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Troy Slaten - Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers; X @TroySlaten
• Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
• Bill Hernandez - Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Detective in Napa Police Department
• 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)
• Alexis Tereszcuk - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'
• Sydney Sumner - Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’ 

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Authorities discovered fentanyl hidden within Barbie doll packages sold at a discount retailer.

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The $1 million reward remains active despite no arrests or significant leads. The FBI is revisiting Guthrie's neighborhood, looking into the contractors and crews working on homes under construction in the area. 

Join Nancy and her panel of experts for the latest. 

If you have information, it can be reported anonymously to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or online at tips.fbi.gov. 

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Choking is fast, quiet, and more common than most people think. In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns explains what happens when the airway is fully obstructed, why panic and oxygen loss escalate in seconds, and how irreversible brain injury can follow within minutes. Through a series of cases, he shows how choking deaths present across age groups: swallowing problems in the elderly, intoxication and unpredictable behaviors in adults, and everyday household hazards in children. From pica-related obstructions to foreign-body ingestion and a devastating battery case with delayed, catastrophic injury, Dr. Crowns ties the forensic details to the real-world patterns that show up again and again in preventable deaths.

Highlights

• (0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns

• (0:30) Grapes of Death: prevalence, risk groups, and who's most at risk

• (1:00) Choking physiology: complete obstruction and the fast countdown to unconsciousness

• (2:00) Heimlich maneuver basics and why it works

• (4:00) Café coronary syndrome: the misread emergency that can cost a life

• (5:15) Case 1: a 22-year-old, trashed room, and injuries that don’t match a fight

• (7:30) Adult risk factors: impaired gag reflex, talking while eating, and certain mental health conditions

• (7:45) Case 2: pica, latex gloves, and fatal choking

• (9:45) Diagnostic criteria and patterns: the obsession, sensory pull, and short-term relief

• (11:15) Case 3: ballpoint pen ingestion, bowel perforation, peritonitis, and sepsis

• (12:30) Pediatric choking: the biggest hazards and why the youngest kids are most vulnerable

• (13:45) How kids’ airways are different: size, shape, larger tongue proportion, and a floppier epiglottis

• (14:00) Case 4: a 5-month-old, a missed item on the floor, and a cherry blocking the airway

• (15:45) Case 5: swallowed battery, delayed symptoms, burns, erosions, and fistulas into major vessels

• (18:15) Closing: prevention, awareness, and why messaging can save lives

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 unparalleled insight into the strange, grisly, and sometimes absurd realities of forensic pathology.

About the Show

Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners inside the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable world of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each episode delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom. Expect gallows humor, hard truths, and unforgettable investigations.

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Learn more about Dr. Kendall Crowns on Linkedin. Catch him regularly on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace and follow Mayhem in the Morgue where you get your podcasts.

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Here's some of our top stories this week:

A former captain with California’s wildfire management agency switches to guilty plea in murders of his girlfriend and her second grader son last year to avoid death penalty. 

A second Duggar son now in custody charged with lewd and lascivious conduct related to unlawful sexual interactions with a minor.

In Georgia, a longtime grocery store manager says he was fired after stepping in to protect an elderly co-worker from shoplifters and suffering a head injury during the attack.

A cancer-stricken comic travels 3,000 miles on a murder mission. Although he misses his first target - he guns down & kills his 2nd and then cops say, turned the weapon on himself. 

Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.”

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The $1 million reward remains active despite no arrests or significant leads. The FBI is actively examining a "mixed" DNA sample and a home near in which residents moved out when Guthrie went missing.

In the meantime, due to pressure regarding the handling of this case, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is facing a recall effort.

Join Nancy and her panel of experts for the latest. 

If you have information, it can be reported anonymously to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or online at tips.fbi.gov. 

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He says he believes key opportunities were missed early in the 2015 case. Discovery of Stephen's body reported to 911. He suffered a 7½-inch skull fracture.

Smith's death was initially investigated as a hit-and-run but investigators say the evidence did not support that as a cause of death.

The body of Stephen Smith has now been exhumed, autopsied and reinterred.   

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Eric Bland- Attorney for Sandy Smith & Gloria Satterfield’s Sons- Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law, and Co-host of ‘Cup of Justice’ Podcast; X: @TheEricBland
• Dr. Carla Manly- Clinical Psychologist and Author: “Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships & Love Fearlessly"
• Dr. Kenny Kinsey - Kenny Kinsey & Associates LLC (forensic expert in Murdaugh murder trial), Orangeburg County Chief Deputy, Crime Scene Reconstruction Expert, and Former SLED Special Agent; X: @DrKennethKinsey
• Dr. Michelle DuPre- Forensic Consultant, Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide"
• Jennifer Wood - Director of Research at FITSNews.com; X: @IndyJenn_

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Winder, 53, was last seen February 25, at around 3 p.m., leaving her place of employment in Bryan. Police located her 2025 white Chevrolet truck on an oil pad site just after 4 p.m., February 25, off FM 974, north of Highway 21, after it had been torched.

An additional image captured on the same day showed an ATV in the area between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Authorities are hoping the public can help identify the owner. Anyone with information is asked to call the Brazos County Sheriff's Office at (979) 361-4900.

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Family says the last contact with Amie was over text. Her daughter pleads for information on Amie's location and who she was with.

Owens replied, "I'm staying with Jeff in Kentucky."

The family does not know Jeff and have no last name for which to search.  

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Robin Hunter - Daughter 
• Kayla Johnson - Daughter-in-Law 
• Jacki Hurtt - Daughter-in-Law 
• Brian Fitzgibbons – Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq War Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
• 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," and Host of “Let’s Talk About It with Janie Lacy” Podcast on YouTube; Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy
• Sydney Sumner - Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’ 

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A teen mom is caught filming an upbeat TikTok dance video, while her bashed up baby was dying in the hospital from head trauma. Plus, a tot blows the whistle on mom's harrowing heist. Jennifer Gould reports. 

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When she does not return, Mesa police are contacted, and she is reported missing.

Her mother is not informed until Pike has been missing for a week. Police say the group home must notify her case manager, who would then contact her family or tribe.

Authorities post her picture on social media, print flyers, and alert the media that Emily Pike is missing and may have run away.

Nearly a month after Pike disappears, the Gila County Sheriff’s Office reports that searchers found the remains of an unidentified female in a wooded area near U.S. 60, about 20 miles northeast of Globe, Arizona. The remains are difficult to identify but appear to belong to a missing Native American girl.

Within 24 hours, authorities confirm the remains are those of 14-year-old Emily Pike.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office reports that detectives found the head and torso in large contractor trash bags, while the legs were in separate bags.

Investigators search the area but do not find the arms and hands. This information, intended for law enforcement only, is inadvertently shared with friends and family without warning.

A preliminary autopsy report notes visible trauma to Pike’s face and head. Authorities do not find clothing, jewelry, or identification with the remains. Investigators believe someone killed Pike elsewhere before dumping her dismembered remains. Her arms and hands remain missing.

The sheriff’s office says investigators recovered surveillance footage from Mesa, where Emily was last seen alive, but have not found footage from the rural area where her remains were discovered. Officials urge anyone with information to come forward.

A $200,000 reward is available for information leading to Pike’s killer.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Allred Pike Jr.  -  Uncle to Emily 
• Mary Kim Titla  - Executive Director of UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth Inc.), Native American Youth advocate for over 30 years, Former TV News Broadcaster and First Native American TV Journalist in Arizona; Instagram @marykimtitla, X @MKTitla
• Dr. John Delatorre -  Licensed Psychologist and Mediator (specializing in forensic psychology); Psychological Consultant to Project Absentis: a nonprofit organization that searches for missing persons; X, IG, and TikTok - @drjohndelatorre
• Jon Buehler - Former Detective for Modesto Police Department, California; Lead Detective in the Scott Peterson Case
• Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)
• Susan Hendricks - Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi;" IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks 
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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A two-month-old baby is dead and her mother is fighting for her life after a private ambulance crash in Philadelphia that police say may involve a family member driving under the influence.

A massive international crackdown in Thailand is exposing industrial-scale scam centers that use thousands of phones to target Americans for fraud.

Drew Nelson reports.

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Allegations have been made that Epstein may have used Zorro ranch for sexual abuse and sex trafficking of young women. Ten individuals, women, and young girls have come forward saying they were groomed at the ranch, and despite those allegations, the property was never searched while Epstein was alive.

A 2019 email reportedly written by an anonymous "former Zorro ranch staffer," forwarded to the FBI, claims at least two victims were buried on the property, accidentally killed while strangled during “rough, fetish” sex.

Also, as part of the "truth commission," authorities are investigating claims of medical experimentation on Zorro Ranch. Victims say they were “drugged” and woke up around medical equipment, and told “sex organs and sperm” were “harvested from their bodies.”

Epstein is said to have been obsessed with "transhumanism," the science of improving the human population with genetic engineering.

Some claim Epstein openly discussed plans to produce his own enhanced bloodline, using the 7,500-acre ranch as a base to inseminate women.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
• 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
• Dr. DeWayne Hendrix  -  Former Warden at the MDC in Brooklyn (also served as a warden in Sheridan, Oregon), 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, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic
• Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Those images are thumbnail images from the motion-activated cameras, pointed at the backyard, side yard and swimming pool.  Disappointing though, is that the cameras did not capture footage from the night of the abduction record, nor did it record anything suspicious, reportedly.

Law enforcement has tracked down thousands of leads, as the increase in the reward was announced. Several people have been detained, but none lead to actionable information about Nancy Guthrie.  

If you have information on the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov with any information.

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The defense maintained the brothers innocence throughout. Oren and Alon Alexander, and brother Tal, faced an original 12-count indictment for sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. Some counts were dropped.

Now, the jury returns a guilty verdict. They face life in prison. 

The three brothers come from a high-profile real estate background. Tal and Oren brokered a $47 million deal for their father in 2012 and a $240 million Manhattan condo sale in 2019. Alon attended law school before joining the family's private security company, Kent Security.

Each brother has been accused of forcible rape by at least 10 women. All three are indicted on federal sex trafficking charges, while Oren and Alon also face sexual battery charges in Florida.

The Alexanders have denied the allegations in civil cases, with their representatives suggesting the accusers are attempting to extort them.

Court documents detail accounts from alleged victims.

"Victim-1" claims she was raped by Tal Alexander and other men in 2021 at a home in the Hamptons. She says she felt unwell after drinking a glass of wine, then recalled Tal holding her down as another man entered the room.

She later woke up in a separate room, where a camcorder was set up.

Another alleged victim, referred to as "Victim-2," told investigators that Oren raped her. She says Oren gave her a cocktail, after which she felt strange and struggled to walk.

Alon then took her to a bedroom to lie down. She recalls waking up to find Oren in the room.

He allegedly pulled down her bathing suit and raped her while she was "physically impaired and could not move."

 Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Neama Rahmani – Former Federal Prosecutor-turned-Trial Attorney; Author: “Harvard to Hashtag;” INSTAGRAM: @Neamarahmani/ X: @NeamaRahmani
• Caryn L. Stark – Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych/FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
• Bill Daly – Former FBI Investigator and Forensic Photography, Security Expert
• Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn’s Warriors, Host of Lynn’s Warriors on YouTube;  X: @lynns_warriors Youtube: @LynnsWarriors
• Christina Aguayo – National News Anchor, Salem News Channel; Facebook: @ChristinaAguayoNews, Instagram: @Christina.AguayoNew

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Karen is loving, responsible, and well-liked by all who know her. She lived with and cared for her parents until they lost their battles with Alzheimer's and cancer. Karen also took care of her finances and was financially well-off for retirement.

Debra was gone for decades, living several states away in Louisiana. She never held a steady job and never had any money.

When their parents died, Debra moved back to Florida, with no money and no place to stay, and Karen let her sister move into her home.

Karen ends up wrapped in a trash bag, dumped in a hole in her backyard, a bullet in her chest. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dig into the story.  

Transcribe Highlights

00:00.15 Introduction 

02:10.97 Victim loves working in her yard

05:06.55 Two sisters, Karen and Debra

08:25.53 Debra comes back after parents die

12:14.34 Perp keeping victim close after death

16:55.11 Seeing a hole in the yard

20:57.88 Odor of decomposing body

25:33.91 Bad smell doesn't mean something is there

29:48.57 Very careful digging to not miss anything

35:07.70 Everything goes to the lab

40:27.15 Karen has one GSW to the chest

44:43.54 Debra claims she is "blameless"

45:28.45 Conclusion

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Here's some of our top stories this week:

An Alabama teen steps up when father allegedly tries to hurt a woman in their home.

 A nurse's birthday surprise for his married mistress, turns into a bloodbath. 

A nine-year-old Detroit student says a substitute teacher hit him and ordered other children to attack him inside a classroom on the city’s west side, leaving him injured and afraid to return to school.

Missing NC teen found in car with 37‑year‑old man during traffic stop.

Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.”

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Forty-two days have passed since the grandmother was last seen, with officials still pursuing leads and analyzing DNA evidence.

So far, though, no specific suspects or persons of interest have been publicly named. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has scaled back some efforts, such as the use of cadaver dogs, but Sheriff Nanos says they will be brought back in if necessary.

The family is offering a $1 million reward.

The FBI is seeking tips regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and urges the public to call 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit information online at tips.fbi.gov.

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O'Connor keeps the parties a secret from other parents and her own husband, even continuing them at a new address in Idaho. O'Connor now awaits sentencing after being convicted on many of the 39 felony charges, including child endangerment and sexual battery.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Sam Dordulian - Sexual Assault Attorney, Former Los Angeles County Sex Crimes Prosecutor, and Founder of Dordulian Law Group; X @DordulianLaw 
• Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Atlanta, Ga.; Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women; Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University; Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital; Voted My Buckhead’s Best Psychiatric Practice of 2022
• Michael Bock - Former NYPD Sergeant Detective Squad Supervisor of Special Victims, Owner of ‘First Rate Investigations (that specializes in adult survivors and child survivor civil cases); X:@F_R_Consulting
• Anna Sonoda - Child Grooming Expert, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Author: “Duck Duck Groom: Understanding How a Child Becomes a Target” 
• Drew Penner - Reporter at the Los Gatan Newspaper; X: @losgatan

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Sheriff Nanos says no, but the FBI continues to investigate. What should be done now, and what clues were initially missed in the investigation?

Was the crime scene protected as individuals, including a pizza delivery person, who approached the front door where Nancy's blood was found, just days into the investigation?

Join Nancy Grace and her panel of experts as she looks for answers to help bring Nancy Guthrie home.

Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie should contact the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov. 

There is a $1.2 million reward.

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Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Kristian Hammond  - Artificial Intelligence Expert and Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University, Director of The Center for Advancing Safety of Machine Intelligence (CASMI), website: https://casmi.northwestern.edu/  
• Jeff Garnett - Co-Founder, Inkless Tattoo Removal Centers, website: InklessTattooRemoval.com, Instagram: @inkless.laser, 
• 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 
• 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 - Crime Stories Investigative Reporter 

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A scouting scandal in Ohio after a kid's leg is shattered in a brutal beating as his pack leader stepped out to vape. Now, that boy's family has filed a lawsuit.  Plus, a smart device with a dumb mouth has one mom muting Alexa. Jennifer Gould reports. 

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Today, a tattoo artist with over 30 years experience gives us his thoughts. 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Darren “The Dude” Rosa - Tattoo Artist Rising Dragon Tattoos New York City; Instagram: RisingDragonTattoos 
• Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
• Brian Fitzgibbons – Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq War Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
• 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
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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A mother in Alabama now faces capital murder charges in the death of her missing toddler after investigators say the child was killed months before she was reported missing.

A Georgia family now supports dropping the charges against five teenagers accused in a prom-season prank that ended with a beloved teacher’s death.

Drew Nelson reports.

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Is an alleged sighting in Mexico credible? And, we find out the latest on Annie Guthrie's car.

Online, Annie Guthrie, Savannah's sister, Nancy Guthrie's daughter, has been subjected to a lot of torment and accusations about where is her car?  Maybe we have an answer.

Also, Sheriff Chris Nanos is hit with a $1 million lawsuit. Between that and his reality show, is he a little too distracted to find Nancy Guthrie? And can her hearing aids be tracked?

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Brian Fitzgibbons – Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq War Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
• Kurt Dabb  - Former Detective at Pima County Homicide
• 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 Case
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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This as TAG specialists, tattoo and graffiti, weigh-in on the search for the kidnapper. Investigators are also still looking to Google and now Apple for more clues. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:  

• James Bass - Digital Forensic Analyst and Expert Witness of Evidence Solutions Inc. in Tucson; LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bassjwb 
• Brian Fitzgibbons – Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq War Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
• Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" X @JoScottForensic, Instagram @JoScottForensic
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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A woman was taken into custody following an incident in which she allegedly discharged several rounds at Rihanna's mansion in Beverly Hills, California.

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With Joshua Schiffer and Franz Borghardt alongside her, Sheryl recaps an unforgettable night featuring surprise moments, Trial Lawyers College stories, and Nancy Grace taking a rapid-fire stack of audience questions like only she can. Want to be in the room for the next event?

North Carolina is up next on February 28 at Kefi Vineyards & Winery. Grab your tickets here.

Highlights:

• (0:00) Welcome to Zone 7’s Crime Roundup with Sheryl McCollum, Joshua Schiffer, and Franz Borghardt

• (1:30) Dinner and stories at Manuel’s Tavern: packed full room full of energy

• (5:30) A Baton Rouge serial-killer case that kick-started Franz’s career

• (7:30) The “lean into what you’ve got” defense strategy when a club-shooting video is the evidence

• (9:15) Josh frames trial storytelling as emotional truth, clarity, and human stakes over technical brilliance

• (11:30) Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming and Gerry Spence as the foundation for storytelling that translates to true crime

• (19:30) The difference between networking and real respect, and why outcomes are better when lawyers and investigators talk

• (26:00) Sheryl on the CrimeCon glasses moment and the kind of crowd that looks out for you

• (28:30) Sheryl introduces Detective Jarion Shepherd and the Melissa Wolfenbarger connection

• (32:15) Nancy Grace walks in, takes the mic, and flips the room into live-show mode with nonstop Q&A

• (35:15) The 10-8 Tour roadmap, North Carolina on February 28, and the meaning of 10- 8

• (39:45) Sheryl lays down her friendship standard and closes with a true-friends quote

Guest Bio:

Joshua Schiffer is a Veteran trial attorney and one of Southeast's most respected legal voices. He is the founding partner at ChancoSchiffer P .C., where he has litigated high-stakes criminal, civil rights, and personal injury cases for over 2 decades. Schiffer is a frequent media contributor and an outspoken advocate for accountability.

Franz Borghardt is an attorney with more than a decade of experience. Franz has served as both a felony public defender and prosecutor in east Baton Rouge. He maintains a private practice spanning criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and small business matters.

Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire.

Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a Metro Atlanta Police Department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than 4 decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023.

Social Links:

• Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com

• X: @ColdCaseTips

• Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum

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Preorder Sheryl’s upcoming book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Lessons in Life, Justice, and Joy from a Forensic Scientist, releasing May 2026 from Simon and Schuster.

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Utah children’s grief author Kouri Richins’ handyman lover sobs in court as their romantic texts exposed at her murder trial.

A 28-year-old woman from Ohio has been apprehended in relation to the tragic deaths of two young sisters whose remains were discovered inside abandoned suitcases.

A man beats & strangles his own dad to death after a domestic dispute involving hot coffee turns into a deadly family brew.  

 A Southeast Portland, Oregon business owner says a heroic kitten likely saved his life as a fast-moving fire destroyed the home he spent years rebuilding.

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The neighborhood has seen officers going door-to-door again, even as DNA is still being processed. Savannah Guthrie has returned to New York to her husband and children, even making an appearance at her workplace.

A joint task force has been established in Tucson. No one is giving up on finding Nancy Guthrie. 

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Authorities have not said why they were asking, but many suspect an attempt to show possible use of a jammer.  

One home was of particular interest, the closest to Guthrie's property. The couple's home has four Ring cameras, and one camera did experience glitches.  

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Bob Krygier - Former SWAT Commander at Pima County Sheriff’s Office  
• Brian Fitzgibbons  -  Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, former Marine and Iraq war veteran
• James Bass -  Digital Forensic Analyst and Expert Witness  of Evidence Solutions Inc. in Tucson, AZ; LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bassjwb  
• Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Cioni, in the many public social postings, has been suspected of being involved with his mother-in-law's disappearance, despite assurances from police that the family has been clear of suspicion.

As the investigation continues, questions of whether or not the suspect returned to the scene of the crime have been raised. Are there clues among the flowers and gifts left in the memorial?

Joining Nancy Grace today

• Heather Barnhart – Digital Forensics Expert with Cellebrite and the SANS Institute (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, and Security) One of the Digital Forensic Investigators in the Bryan Kohberger case, Co-Author of “Practical Mobile Forensics” (now in its 4th edition)
• Brian Trascher – Vice President of the United Cajun Navy — The Cajun Navy is now in Arizona offering to help search for Nancy Guthrie
• Dr. Bethany Marshall –  Psychoanalyst, Author: “Deal Breaker,” and featured in hit show “Paris in Love” on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
• Brian Fitzgibbons – Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq War Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
• Dave Mack – 'Crime Stories' Investigative Reporter

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A mother who smothered her 3 young girls in a jealous rage, could soon be walking free - after being cleared for parole. Plus, a thief is busted for a spicy scam. Jennifer Gould reports. 

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The search includes combing for a key piece of missing evidence: the suspect's cell phone. Sheriff Chris Nanos says cell towers in the area have been pinging, among other leads, in an effort to connect a digital trail.

He acknowledges that there is a lot more data, leads, and tips to be looked at.

• TIPLINE: FBI TIPLINE PH: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)
• ANONYMOUS TIPS: PH: (520) 882-7463

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The father of an accused school shooter is found guilty of murder for enabling the crime.

A self-driving vehicle blocks first responders called to this weekend’s mass shooting in downtown Austin, as they rushed to the scene where three people died and more than a dozen were injured.

Two young children in York County, Pennsylvania are kept in restraints for most of the day, locked inside a crib turned cage and a car seat, in what prosecutors now call child torture.

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It reads, "Momma, we miss you so much! Our hearts are broken. We are standing on ash, on scored earth! But Mom, though we are surrounded by so much darkness and uncertainty, our love burns bright. We love you, Mommy. We miss you so much. Our best friend!!"

Meanwhile, the search continues as Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says investigators are "definitely closer," but are they? 

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Jurors in the case against Misty Roberts, the former mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, heard testimony this week indicating that a DoorDash driver dropped off Plan B emergency contraception at her residence shortly after she allegedly sexually assaulted a teenage boy. Nicole Partin reporting.

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Police have expanded their search to include new video surveillance of cars in the vicinity of Guthrie's home the night she disappeared. 

Some investigators now say this is the best new search tool. Internet sleuths have also suggested a possible star emblem on the suspect's jacket, seen in door cam footage, and a possible tattoo.

More than 1,500 tips have been called in since Savannah Guthrie announced a reward of up to $ 1 million.

• TIPLINE: FBI TIPLINE PH: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)
• ANONYMOUS TIPS: PH: (520) 882-7463

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When winter weather hits, the danger is not only what happens on the roads, but also what happens when the heat goes out, help slows down, and people misjudge how quickly the body loses it margin for error. In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns breaks down hypothermia through three cases: a bascule bridge immersion event, an elderly woman whose final behavior included paradoxical undressing and terminal burrowing, and an unidentified man recovered frozen inside a Chicago railcar.

Highlights

• (0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns

• (0:15) Winter storm context, power outages, and why hypothermia cases spike

• (2:00) Common scenarios in cold exposure fatalities

• (2:30) Dry vs. immersion hypothermia and why water changes the timeline

• (3:00) Case one: bascule bridge repairs, harness failure, and near-freezing immersion

• (4:30) Cold water heat transfer, loss of consciousness, and arrhythmia risk

• (5:15) Hypothermia progression: early shivering and impaired judgment, then shivering stops as confusion escalates and paradoxical undressing can appear, including alcohol’s role

• (8:00) Case two: elderly woman, initial foul play concern, paradoxical undressing, and terminal burrowing

• (10:45) Case three: unidentified man recovered frozen from a railcar in Chicago and what it takes to thaw remains before autopsy

• (12:30) Thawing protocol: warming lights, artifact risk, and the unglamorous “poke test”

• (14:30) The classic triad and why hypothermia is a diagnosis built from findings plus context

About the Host: Dr. Kendall Crowns

Dr. 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 unparalleled insight into the strange, grisly, and sometimes absurd realities of forensic pathology.

About the Show

Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners inside the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable world of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each episode delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom. Expect gallows humor, hard truths, and unforgettable investigations.

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Jurors have heard explosive testimony about alleged drugging and humiliating encounters, as the defense continues to declare the Alexander Brothers' innocence. Twins Oren and Alon Alexander and their older brother Tal have faced a 12-count indictment for sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking.

The Alexander brothers are accused of using their wealth and influence to create opportunities to sexually assault women. More than 40 women have come forward with allegations, and investigators are urging others who believe they were assaulted to contact authorities.

Attorneys for the brothers say they plan to plead not guilty. If convicted, they face life in prison.

The three brothers come from a high-profile real estate background. Tal and Oren brokered a $47 million deal for their father in 2012 and a $240 million Manhattan condo sale in 2019. Alon attended law school before joining the family's private security company, Kent Security.

Each brother has been accused of forcible rape by at least 10 women. All three are indicted on federal sex trafficking charges, while Oren and Alon also face sexual battery charges in Florida.

The Alexanders have denied the allegations in civil cases, with their representatives suggesting the accusers are attempting to extort them.

Court documents detail accounts from alleged victims. "Victim-1" claims she was raped by Tal Alexander and other men in 2021 at a home in the Hamptons. She says she felt unwell after drinking a glass of wine, then recalled Tal holding her down as another man entered the room.

She later woke up in a separate room, where a camcorder was set up.

Another alleged victim, referred to as "Victim-2," told investigators that Oren raped her. She says Oren gave her a cocktail, after which she felt strange and struggled to walk. Alon then took her to a bedroom to lie down. She recalls waking up to find Oren in the room.

He allegedly pulled down her bathing suit and raped her while she was "physically impaired and could not move."

 Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Neama Rahmani – Former Federal Prosecutor-turned-Trial Attorney; Author: “Harvard to Hashtag;” INSTAGRAM: @Neamarahmani/ X: @NeamaRahmani
• Caryn L. Stark – Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych/FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
• Bill Daly – Former FBI Investigator and Forensic Photography, Security Expert
• Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn’s Warriors  Host of Lynn’s Warriors on YouTube;  X: @lynns_warriors Youtube: @LynnsWarriors
• Christina Aguayo – National News Anchor, Salem News Channel; Facebook: @ChristinaAguayoNews, Instagram: @Christina.AguayoNew
• Lauren Conlin - Investigative Journalist, Host of The Outlier Podcast, and also Host of "Corruption: What Happened to Grant Solomon; X- @Conlin_Lauren/ Instagram- @LaurenEmilyConlin/YouTube- @LaurenConlin4

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She pointed out in her post that the reward can be anonymous and can be paid in cash.

Also, AI - artificial intelligence -  was it used to write two of the ransom notes? And if so, there's a way to track it.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'
• Heather Barnhart - Digital Forensics Expert with Cellebrite and the SANS Institute (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, and Security), One of the Digital Forensic Investigators in the Bryan Kohberger Case, and Co-Author of "Practical Mobile Forensics" (now in its 4th edition)
• Todd Shipley - Digital Cyber-Crime Expert, Former Detective Sargent with the Reno, Nevada PD,  Author of: "Surviving a Cyberattack: Securing Social Media and Protecting Your Home" and Author of:  “Investigating Internet Crimes: An Introduction to solving Crimes in Cyberspace;" X: @webcase

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Six other children are also found in the home, but police say it appears they are physically healthy. According to reports, the child was soiled and barricaded in a closet with heavy boxes blocking the door.

An arrest affidavit reveals Virginia Marie Gonzales is accused of locking the 7-year-old girl in a closet for “weeks at a time.” The affidavit further states the girl’s grandmother told police that the child had trouble controlling her bladder and often ate things she shouldn’t.

This allegedly led to her siblings being instructed to keep her locked in the closet.

The 7-year-old was hospitalized and is now recovering. During the investigation, detectives learn about another child, Ava, who has been missing for years. Virginia Marie Gonzales, Ava‘s mother, was arrested on a charge of serious injury to a child in connection with the 7-year-old’s case.

According to police, the missing now 9-year-old child was last seen when she was just 2 years old and in the custody of her mother, Virginia Marie Gonzales.

Now, Gonzales has reversed her initial rejection of a plea offer.   The State first offered Gonzales a 40-year prison sentence in exchange for her guilty plea.   Gonzales now pleads guilty getting 25 years in jail. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• LeAnne Marie - Friend of Mom, Virginia Gonzales
• Bronwyn Blake - Adjunct Professor, University of Texas School of Law; Chief Legal Officer, Texas Advocacy Project; Founder: Teen Justice Initiative (advocating for teen victims of dating violence); Facebook and Instagram: @TexasAdvocacyProject
• Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist in Atlanta: Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital
• Daryl Parker - Private Investigator at Blackfish; Former Lieutenant in the Fannin County Sheriff's Office, Private Investigator at Blackfish Intelligence Former Marine, Former Texas Police Officer  worked with the Innocence Project of Texas for the last ten years); Instagram: @blackfishintel, FB – blackfishintelligence
• Virginia Bagby - Director of the ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline; Facebook and Instagram: @ChildHelp
• 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)
• Christina Aguayo - National News Anchor, Salem News Channel; Facebook: @ChristinaAguayoNews, Instagram: @Christina.AguayoNew

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One of those vehicles speeds by just eight minutes after Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker stops connecting to Bluetooth. What is the significance? Is it connected to Guthrie's disappearance?

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Eric Drickersen - Former FBI Special Agent for 20 years (specialized in international kidnappings), Supervised the FBI Mexico/US Border Liaison Program and the Cross Border Violence Task Force; Currently CEO at EAD Global, Inc.; Also: Former Undercover Agent, Member of the SWAT Tactical team and International Crimes Investigator, and Former Attache for the Mexico City office of the Embassy of the United States
• Brian Fitzgibbons – Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq War Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
• Brian Fitzgibbons – Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq War Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
• Scott Eicher – Digital Forensics Expert, Founding Member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T), and Former FBI Agent of 22 years; Former Homicide Detective, Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis
• Tami Ballard - DNA and Crime Scene Consultant, Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, Former DNA Criminalist for the San Diego Police Dept. Crime Laboratory
• Mary Coleman -13 News Evening Anchor - KOLD, Crime Files Investigator; FB: www.facebook.com/maryreports  IG: @marycolemannews
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Justice hits a major roadblock, when a serial distracted hit-and-run driver is released early from prison after serving a fraction of her sentence. Plus, suspect's getaway gets trashed!  Jennifer Gould reports. 

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Still, no Nancy. Could the porch guy outsmart a host of law enforcement?

We also learned that, contrary to speculation, Nancy Guthrie answered the door, allowing the kidnapper inside, but she was actually forcibly removed from her own bed. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Mike Gould - Former Nassau County (NY) Lieutenant and Founding Member of the New York Police Department (NYPD) K-9 Unit
• Misty Gillis - DNA Expert and Investigative Genetic Genealogist at Parabon NanoLabs; FB: Misty.Gillis.522938; LinkedIn: Misty Gillis 096577191 
• Scott Eicher – Digital Forensics Expert, Founding Member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T), and Former FBI Agent of 22 years; Former Homicide Detective, Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis
• Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Kouri Richins returns to court after jurors watch body-camera video and hear detailed testimony about her actions in the moments after her husband was found unresponsive.

The stepbrother of Anna Kepner is now the main suspect months after the Titusville teen was found dead during a family cruise.

A three-year-old Arizona girl is found safe after a statewide Amber Alert led police to a Phoenix gas station and the arrest of a houseguest.

Drew Nelson reports.

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They are now offering a million-dollar reward, bringing the total to over $1.2 million dollars.

As the investigation continues, investigators say that the video of a man with a backpack on Guthrie's front porch and a still of a man in the same location, but without a backpack, could be from a different day. Meaning, the suspect may have visited the home multiple times. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
• Scott Eicher – Digital Forensics Expert, Founding Member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T), and Former FBI Agent of 22 years; Former Homicide Detective, Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis
• Suzanna Ryan - Laboratory Director and Forensic DNA Analyst at Pure Gold Forensics, and Forensic DNA Consultant at Ryan Forensics; X: Sryan4n6DNA  
• Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Both items are found by volunteer searchers. Are they related to the Guthrie case?

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Josh Kolsrud - Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices; Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices
• Jon Buehler - Former Detective for Modesto Police Department in California (31 years in robbery and homicide)
• Scott Eicher – Digital Forensics Expert, Founding Member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T), and Former FBI Agent of 22 years; Former Homicide Detective, Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis
• Suzanna Ryan - Laboratory Director and Forensic DNA Analyst at Pure Gold Forensics, and Forensic DNA Consultant at Ryan Forensics; X: Sryan4n6DNA
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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A 72-year-old Navy veteran from Jacksonville, who had been missing for over a week, has tragically been found deceased in Georgia, according to local authorities.

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"PLEASE VANDALIZE THIS,” the tagger scrawled.

The tribute had been complete for less than two weeks before the damage.

Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, came to the United States with her family to escape her war-torn country for a better life. Iryna took English classes, had a job and was making a productive life for herself, but all her aspirations were cut short by an unprovoked violent attack from a man with a criminal history.

Video shows Iryna getting on the train in Charlotte, North Carolina, taking a seat, and looking at her phone quietly. Video shows a passenger sitting directly behind Iryna, who we later came to know as Carlos Brown Jr.

A close-up of Brown's hands can be seen opening and unfolding the knife in order to prepare to stand up to stab Iryna. Although Iryna's hat covers a lot of her face, the shock in her eyes, along with the terror she silently expressed during her final moments of life, bleeding out, surrounded by panic, is heartbreaking to watch.

The video also shows Brown, in an orange hoodie, walking the aisles of the train with blood dripping on the floor. One passenger notices blood drops and avoids stepping in them, while another witness on the phone with 911 tells them a man just stabbed a woman for no reason, and she needs help.

Moments after allegedly stabbing Iryna, Brown is captured on video nonchalantly walking the platform of the train station.

On the train, Brown was wearing a hoodie; now he is wearing a black t-shirt, with the now bloody hoodie wrapped around his hands.

In reaction to the shocking and violent death of Iryna Zarutska, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein just signed "Iryna's Law" into effect, increasing checks on criminals getting out on bail and prohibiting cashless bail for some violent crimes and most repeat offenders.

A grand jury indicted Brown for the murder of Iryna, formally charging him with first-degree murder. Brown is being held without bond in the county jail, but an order was filed for him to be committed to Central Regional Hospital.

Allegedly, he has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and also has a lengthy rap sheet of criminal behavior.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Randy Kessler - Atlanta Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, Author of "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future;" Instagram: @rkessler23, X: @GADivorce
• Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice  
• Andy Kahan - Director of Victim Services and Advocacy at Crime Stoppers of Houston; Facebook: "Andy Kahan and Crime Stoppers of Houston;" X: @AKahanCrimeSto1; Instagram: AndyVictimAdvocate  
• Ron Bateman - Former Homicide Detective, Former Undercover Narcotics Agent, Former Sheriff; Author of Crime Fiction Series, “Silent Blue Tears." and “Opposing Sides: Memoirs of a Drug Dealer and a Detective," with Co-author Billy Joe Nichols (coming soon!); TikTok: @Ron.Bateman.655
• Dr. Thomas Coyne - Chief Medical Examiner, District 2 Medical Examiner's Office, State of Florida; Forensic Pathologist, Neuropathologist, and Toxicologist; X: @DrTMCoyne
• Susan Hendricks - Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi;" IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks  
• Dave Mack - Crime Stories, Investigative Reporter 

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Four days later, Ines de Bedout, 14, and Emilia Forero, 13, pass away. They were reportedly poisoned with thallium, injected into the raspberries.

Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack find the bottom of the truth barrel and share how an entrepreneur contestant on "Shark Tank" wins the grand prize, and loses her boyfriend.

She also allegedly kills his daughter, travels the world while on Interpol's Most Wanted list, only to jump in the Thames after arriving in Great Britain.

Transcribe Highlights
00:01.91 Introduction - The Thames

02:33.39 Poison deaths 

06:28.24 Woman flees to Great Britain, jumps in Thames

12:14.90 Suspect accused of Poison child of former boyfriend

17:46.65 Substances that are now illegal

23:32.66 What would symptoms look like?

28:36.25 2 girls dead, one girl with "life changing injuries"

34:05.06 Lithium batteries and thallium

39:13.40 Conclusion

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The neonatal nurse cared for the most vulnerable of patients: newborns. Then, the hospital noticed that more infants died in the span of a month than would typically die in a year. An investigation reveals that Letby had been the sole nurse working at the time of seven babies. 

The child deaths span over the course of a year with, again, seven babies dying, while six others survived. Letby made babies sick by injecting intravenous lines with air, some were poisoned, and others were force-fed milk.     

Letby preyed on twins and triplets. Now, a major new documentary has been released on Netflix,  titled The Investigation of Lucy Letby.  

Joining Nancy Grace Today: 

• Greg Ahlgren - International Attorney-at-Law at the US-MX Law Group, Ltd. & DRT Alliance/Diaz Reus International Law Firm
• Caryn L. Stark- Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert, and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
• Robert Crispin – Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice (DEA and Miami Field Division), and Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc. 
• Kat Thornton - BSN, RN, EMT- Neonatal Nursing Expert, Registered Nurse, and Forensic Nurse Expert with Godoy Medical Forensics, Facebook: GodoyMFI, Twitter: @godoyforensics
• 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)
• Alexis Tereszcuk - "Crime Stories" Investigative Reporter; X @swimmie2009

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The footage shows Petito was injured with scratches and  bruises. Police determined however that Petito was the aggressor, after she admitted hitting Laundrie.   The pair was separated for the night, with no domestic violence counseling. 

Petito's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Moab Police Department. Utah's 7th District Court Judge Don Torgerson dismissed the case, citing governmental immunity. Torgerson said he is bound to follow the law as it currently exists and follow rulings of other courts. The Petito's attorney argued to end just the police immunity.  He added the Court of Appeals has the authority to determine whether the governmental immunity law is constitutional.

Now the case heads to the Utah Supreme Court. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Kathleen Murphy  - Raleigh, North Carolina, Attorney at TriangleDivorceLawyers.com 
• Caryn Stark - Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice 
•  Lisa Dadio - Former Police Lieutenant, New Haven Police Department, Annie Le Lead Detective, Senior Lecturer, Director of the Center for Advanced Policing and Graduate Program Coordinator, Investigations program, University of New Haven 
•  Kristy Mazurek - Emmy Award-winning Investigative Reporter

• Mike Hadsell - President and Founder, Peace River K9 Search and Rescue, Twitter: @K9River, PRSAR.org
• Dale Carson - Criminal Defense Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent, Former Police Officer, Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself, DaleCarsonLaw.com
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org, Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"
• Mahsa Saeidi - Investigative Reporter, WFLA-TV (Tampa), Twitter/Instagram: @MahsaWho, Facebook: "WFLAMahsa"
• Dale Carson - High Profile Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent, Former Police Officer, Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself, DaleCarsonLaw.com
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, www.drbethanymarshall.com, New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills)
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"
• Michael Ruiz - Reporter, Fox News Digital, Twitter: @MikeRreports
• Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor, author “Red Flags” www.wendypatrickphd.com 'Today with Dr. Wendy' on KCBQ in San Diego, Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD
• Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Atlanta GA www.angelaarnoldmd.com, Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospita
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org, Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"
•  Mahsa Saeidi - Investigative Reporter, WFLA-TV (Tampa), Twitter/Instagram: @MahsaWho, Facebook: "WFLAMahsa"

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Who could be helping? 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Franz Borghardt - Criminal Defense Attorney, Founder of Borghardt Law Firm, Former Prosecutor, and Adjust Professor at Louisiana State University (teaching Criminal Litigation); Instagram and Facebook: BorghardtLawFirm
• Dr. Michelle Joy - Forensic, Clinical, and Academic Psychiatrist; Author: “An Illustrated History of the Insanity Defense;" X:@Westphillymorbidart 
• Brian Fitzgibbons – Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq Wat Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
• Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" X @JoScottForensic
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Rob Shuter - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, Author of Newly-released Novel, “It Started With A Whisper," and Former Publicist to the Stars (including Sean “Diddy” Combs); IG: @naughtygossip
• Sydney Sumner - Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’

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What's more, we are learning that the Guthrie family has reached out to advocacy groups in Mexico as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues. 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Kelly Hyman - Trial & Civil Attorney (Miami), TV Legal Analyst, Author: "Build Back Better," and Podcast Host: "Once Upon a Crime In Hollywood;" X: @kellyhyman1, TikTok: @kelly.hyman, Instagram: @Kelly_Hyman1  
• Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
• Tami Ballard - DNA and Crime Scene Consultant, Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, Former DNA Criminalist for the San Diego Police Dept. Crime Laboratory  
• Scott Eicher– Digital Forensics Expert, Founding Member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T), and Former FBI Agent of 22 years; Former Homicide Detective, Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Son Jomo Thompson says his mother has some short-term memory loss. After noting unusual bank activity, the family suspects Margaret may have been scammed.

Hanley’s last known location was identified in Georgia.  She's driving a 2001 Toyota RAV4 with a license plate of ESMF23.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Jomo Thompson  - Son of Margaret Hanley
• Sgt. Josh Sterner,  Jacksonville, Florida Sheriff's Office  
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Survival of the Saviest: How a stabbed Salem woman negotiated her way out of her assaulter's car & into a pharmacy! Plus, a jetsetter gets grounded by the law!  Jennifer Gould reports. 

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Also, TMZ reports it received a another ransom note. This one included a 'highly sophisticated demand,' involving a cryptocurrency 'other than Bitcoin.' 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Josh Kolsrud - Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices; Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices 
• 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
• Andrew Black - Former Special Agent in Charge of the Tucson Office of the FBI (27 years with the FBI), Former Chicago Felony Prosecutor; Currently the Chief of the University of Hawaii Department of Public Safety
• Suzanna Ryan - Laboratory Director and Forensic DNA Analyst at Pure Gold Forensics and Forensic DNA Consultant at Ryan Forensics, 25 years experience in the Fields of Forensic DNA and Serology with experience at both public and private DNA laboratories);X: Sryan4n6DNA  
• Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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