Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present

Last night, 53 year old Billy Leon Kearse apologized to his victim’s family moments before he died by lethal injection.  Kearse was just 18-years-old when he shot 29 year old officer Danny Parrish more than a dozen times after a traffic stop.  Parrish’s widow has waited 35 years for justice and was there at Kearse’s execution to hear his final words.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A history making verdict out of Georgia today: it’s the first time the state has held a parent criminally responsible for the actions of his child. A jury took less than 2 hours to decide the fate of 55-year-old Colin Gray, convicted of 4 counts of 2nd degree murder and manslaughter along with dozens of other charges. Gray has been held responsible for the shooting deaths of 2 high school students and 2 teachers after police say his 14-year-old son, Colt, opened fire on his classmates and teachers. Prosecutors say Gray gave Colt, who he knew was emotionally troubled, an assault rifle for hunting, on the Christmas before the mass shooting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton testifying before the House committee investigating Jeffery Epstein were released late yesterday.  Most media outlets are playing the moment Hillary Clinton loses her cool, pounds the table and leaves her seat after finding out Congresswoman Lauren Boebert secretly took her picture and posted it online.  But the remainder of the depositions show the Clinton’s answering repeated questions ranging from relevant to absurd and to insulting at times.  We learn how Bill Clinton met Epstein , how Clinton explains the hot tub photo released in the files, and whether he thinks Donald Trump should testify.  His answer may surprise you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security warn Americans and fellow low enforcement of possible targeted attacks here at home in retaliation for the U.S./Israel attack on Iran,  authorities are now investigating a mass shooting in Austin as possible terrorism.  A 53 year old man wearing a “Property of Allah” shirt with an Iranian flag opened fire at people enjoying their weekend on a front patio at a popular bar, killing 2 and injuring 14 others.   Republicans are now putting pressure on Democrats to fund the Department of Homeland Security in the wake of the war with Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. go over the latest details on the disappearance of 84 year old Nancy Guthrie, exactly one month since she was reported missing by her family.  Despite multiple “ransom notes”, the surveillance footage, and the emotional pleas from the Guthrie’s investigators say they are now “refocusing resources.”  On this anniversary, the question remains, will we ever know what happened to Nancy Guthrie?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannan Watts and her two young daughters mysteriously disappeared in 2018, leaving her husband, Chris Watts, as the main suspect. When Chris’ affair came to light and he miserably failed a polygraph test, the truth started to unravel… He killed his wife and daughters with zero remorse, and the details are horrific. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when your gut says “danger,” but your sister’s already in too deep? J. Smith-Cameron opens up about playing Marian Proctor in "Murdaugh: Death in the Family." J. shares why she chose not to contact the real Marian, the guilt that must hang over the family, and how she felt protective of a woman trapped in an impossible emotional position. She also reveals the scene that scared her most to film and what she thinks keeps all of us glued to true crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35-year-old mom of 3, Kouri Richins, is accused of poisoning her husband Eric with 5 times the lethal dose of fentanyl in March of 2022. A year later, RIchins was arrested for murder while she was promoting her new book on helping children deal with the grief of losing a parent. The prosecution wrapped its first week of testimony with its key witness: Richins’ housekeeper who claims she’s the one who sold Kouri the fentanyl, but the defense poked significant holes in Carmen Lauder’s testimony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Bill Clinton released his opening statement to the Congressional committee overseeing the Epstein Investigation and he sounds ready to vigorously defend himself and his wife.  Clinton tells committee members he “saw nothing and did nothing wrong.” He also chastised them for bringing Hillary in to testify and makes it clear he is not looking forward to answering their questions, but he’s ready to answer them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats are fuming after Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert sneaked a photo of Hillary Clinton to a right wing podcaster in the middle of Clinton’s deposition. The hearing was paused to investigate, and Clinton and her team asked to bring the press into the deposition for full transparency.  Democrats now have a list of demands, asking that President Trump direct Pam Bondi to release all Epstein files, unredacted. They also want Trump himself deposed, now that former President Bill Clinton is set to testify tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is being deposed near her home in Chappaqua, New York by members of the committee looking into the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Both Clinton and the former president, who is set to testify tomorrow, wanted the proceedings to take place publicly, but instead they’re being held behind closed doors. In response, Clinton has just publicly released her opening statement to the committee moments before testifying, calling out members for partisan politics and protecting President Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV's Bachelor Clayton Echard says what started as one date turned into a paternity claim, hundreds of messages, and a tabloid story timed to explode his career. He says even though he and his accuser never had intercourse, he found himself spiraling, questioning his own reality, and fighting to clear his name while the internet assumed the worst. And the drama didn’t stop with the accusation. Clayton says when everything exploded, Bachelor Nation was nowhere to be found.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Department has withheld at least three the interviews with a woman who came forward shortly after Jeffrey Epstein’s arrest in 2019.    Democrats on the House Oversite Committee are demanding answers why this South Carolina woman’s allegations that she was sexually advised by Trump when she was 13 are missing from the publicly released Epstein files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New court documents have revealed singer D4vd, aka David Anthony Burke, is the target of a grand jury investigation into the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The docs detail the first official findings from detectives who found the badly decomposing and dismembered body of Rivas Hernandez in the front truck of D4vd’s Tesla last September. They also reveal D4vd’s parents are resisting traveling to California to testify in front of the grand jury looking into potential murder charges against their son.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a regularly scheduled town hall meeting with staff, Bill Gates apologized  for impacting the reputation of the organization because of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.  For the first time,  Gates admitted to having two extramarital affairs with Russian women, while insisting he did nothing illicit.  Gates also took a moment to give credit to his ex wife Melinda, for always being skeptical about Epstein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savannah Guthrie just posted an emotional 4 minute video offering up to $1 million for the recovery of her 84 year old mother Nancy, who has been missing since February 1st.  Amy and T.J. play part of her impassioned plea for information where we hear for the first time, Savannah acknowledge that her mom may “already be lost, she may already be gone.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucy Letby is a former British neonatal nurse who is now known as one of the most prolific baby serial killers in history. But, is she guilty of these unimaginable crimes?  Lucy worked every shift that a baby mysteriously passed, she was harboring confidential patient forms and she wrote a “confession” on a post-it note.. So, how is there any doubt surrounding her guilt?!  Emily and Shane are breaking down all of the facts so you can decide if Lucy Letby is a monster or if she’s being used as a scapegoat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day one of testimony began in the trial of 35 year old Kouri Richins, the mom of three accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins nearly 4 years ago. The case made national headlines after Richins was arrested for murder within weeks of publishing and promoting her book on helping kids through the grief of losing a parent.  Prosecutors claim Richins was millions of dollars in debt and in love with another man and killed her husband for a fresh start at life.  The defense is pointing the finger right back at the victim, already painting a picture of someone who turned to drugs to deal with chronic pain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Susan Powell disappeared from Utah in 2009, Emily and Shane were living in the same state. They followed the non-stop news coverage in real time, and are recapping the case now, over a decade later. Susan’s body has never been found, and her tragedy was only the beginning. When police realized Susan’s father-in-law was obsessed with her, they searched his house and found truly disturbing evidence. When Susan’s husband was backed into a corner that would prove his guilt, he chose to take his life, along with his children’s, in the most despicable manner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kellie Martin joins Killer Thriller to revisit the true story behind Death of a Cheerleader, the 90s TV movie based on the real-life murder of young girl in a small affluent town. The movie became the highest rated TV movie of the year. At just 17, Kellie stepped into the role of Angela Delvecchio, the girl who killed her classmate. She reveals why she avoided researching the real case, how she fought to make Angela sympathetic instead of monstrous, and why she saw shame and desperation at the heart of the stabbing.Kellie opens up about feeling like the outsider next to Tori Spelling at the height of 90210 fame and how that real-life insecurity gave her a window into Angela’s shame and obsession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opening statements begin Monday for a 35 year old mother of three, Kouri Richins, who is charged with fatally poisoning her husband.  Eric Richins was found with more than 5 times the lethal amount of fentanyl in his system in March of 2022.  Kouri Richins was arrested for his murder within weeks of publishing a book about helping kids deal with the sudden loss of a parent, called “Are You With Me.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

39 year old Caleb Flynn is waking up behind bars this morning, charged in the shooting death of his wife Ashley.  Police say Flynn staged the crime scene to try and blame an intruder for Ashley’s death.  Amy and T.J. play part of Flynn’s dramatic 911 call, where he first tells authorities his wife has been shot twice in the head.  They also go back to season 12 of American Idol, where Flynn tells fans about how much he loves his wife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Waiting to Exhale" and "Boomerang" star Lela Rochon takes on a real-life horror story in "The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story". Anthony Robinson seemed polite and soft-spoken. Meanwhile, he was murdering women and dumping their bodies in shopping carts. Monica wasn’t reckless, just lonely and hopeful. She ignored her gut instincts until she asked him one direct question…then what happened next will shake you to your core!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stunning breaking news out of the UK: the Royal formerly known as Prince Andrew was arrested this morning in the UK after an investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.  It was hard to imagine a farther fall from grace for the son of Queen Elizabeth II.  He's been a source of public shame for years because of his relationship with Epstein and allegations of sexual misconduct. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A significant lead in the Nancy Guthrie case did not pan out. DNA from gloves found near Guthrie's home did not lead to a possible suspect.  But in a new round of media interviews, the sheriff insists the case has not gone cold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been several significant developments in the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts. Most notably, the Sheriff’s Department announced all Guthrie siblings and their spouses have been cleared as possible suspects. Investigators have also released info on DNA found in a pair of gloves, TMZ has shared details from a new note suggesting Nancy is in Mexico, and searchers are using new technology to try and find a signal from Nancy’s pacemaker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped in her home when she was just 14-years-old. After enduring torture at the hands of a self-proclaimed prophet, she managed to escape 9 months later.There are parallels between Elizabeth Smart’s case and the recent disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Elizabeth Smart’s strength and perseverance is a reminder that not every kidnapping ends as you’d expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance enters its third week, Savannah Guthrie released another video on social media trying to appeal to the humanity of the person who took her mom. Guthrie speaks directly to the kidnapper or anyone who has information about Nancy’s whereabouts to say “we believe in the essential goodness of every human being and it’s never too late.” This, as police say the gloves recovered near Guthrie’s home appear to match those worn by the suspect and contain DNA that is now being tested. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pima County sheriff in charge of the Nancy Guthrie investigation admitted that finding her could take weeks, months, or even years.  The admission comes after a weekend of increased police activity that included searches and detainments but resulted in no arrests or persons of interest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress/Director Elisabeth Röhm takes us inside two true crime stories where the threat wasn’t a stranger, it was a father. Larry Ray, newly out of prison, was allowed to move into his daughter’s college dorm and slowly take control of her friends. How his manipulation starts as “help,” how shame and exhaustion chip away at identity, and how smart young people can lose themselves without realizing it. Then, she unpacks the unimaginable horror behind Girl in the Basement: 24 years of captivity, seven children born underground, and the one medical crisis that finally exposed a family’s darkest secret.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The judge in the au pair affair murder trial went against the prosecution and its star witness, sentencing Au pair Juliana Maghaleas to 10 years in prison. Maghaleas testified against her former boss and lover, Brendan Banfield, securing his conviction, thinking she was securing her freedom. The judge had other plans, and some harsh words for the 25-year-old, telling her she should spend the rest of her life in prison for the murder of Joe Ryan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some major developments have occurred overnight in the search for missing 84 year old Nancy Guthrie.  First, Fox News is reporting 3 people have been detained in connection with the case, while police have confirmed law enforcement activity at a nearby residence.  TMZ has revealed a third note from same author asking for more money and suggesting the crime is international.  All this, as investigators say DNA found in Guthrie home is from someone other than Nancy or those close to her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police didn't commission it, but there's a just-released forensic artist's sketch of the possible suspect in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. And it's coming from a renowned, even legendary sketch artist who Guinness dubbed the "Most Successful Forensics Artist" in the world. She based the sketch on the surveillance images released by authorities this week. Will it help or hinder the case? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were several late-breaking updates in the case of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.  The FBI has released a description of the suspect as well as doubled the reward for information.  But also today, TMZ has received a 2nd note from the person who claims to know who the real kidnapper is.  Harvey Levin described the note as "chilling."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress and Director Elisabeth Röhm takes us inside the true story behind The Dating App Killer, the new movie based on the real-life case of the shopping cart murders. Elisabeth pulls back the curtain on the predator who hunted women through dating apps, and how one woman was captivated by a man so charming and soft-spoken, she didn’t realize she was face-to-face with a monster hiding in plain sight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Czar Tom Homan just announced that President Trump has agreed to end Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.  This surprising move comes after last week’s decision to remove 700 agents and after weeks of protests and outrage over the killings of protesters Renee Good and Alex Pretti. ”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new note, new searches, and thousands of new tips.  It's now nearly two weeks since Nancy Guthrie was last seen, and authorities are now dealing with another note sent to a media outlet, but this note claims to be from someone who is NOT a kidnapper.  Rather, the person claimed to know who the real kidnapper is, but in order to reveal it, they want Bitcoin first.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A LOT has happened in the past 24 hours in the case of missing 84 year old Nancy Guthrie.  Police arrested a man, held him for hours while searching his vehicle and home, before eventually releasing him in the early morning hours.  “Carlos” spoke to reporters about his arrest, saying he doesn’t even know who Savannah Guthrie is, or anything about a kidnapping because he “doesn’t follow the news.”  Meantime, police had to give a stern warning to reporters covering the ongoing investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A potentialy case-breaking development. The FBI today released several images and videos from the doorbell camera at Nancy Guthrie's home the night she disappeared. They show a man in a mask with gloves, and the images seem to put to rest any doubts about whether or not Guthrie was actually abducted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Republican congressman are demanding answers and consequences for Bad Bunny’s halftime performance they say was “pure smut” that forced American families to witness “explicit displays of gay sexual acts.” One Tennessee congressman has gone so far as to ask for a formal congressional inquiry into the NFL and NBC Universal for their prior knowledge and approval of explicit and indecent content. Are these serious complaints that could result in the dramatic action they are asking for, or is this just posturing during a midterm election year?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another video with a very different tone.  Savannah Guthrie just put out another video speaking directly to the public, asking for help.  There was no reference to a kidnapper or a ransom note, as the Guthrie family continues to race against time to find their missing 84 year old mom, who police say was take against her will 9 days ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Zlomsowitch, Nicole Brown Simpson’s former boyfriend, recounts the days after her murder, when the danger didn’t feel over. From holding Nicole’s casket at her funeral to being warned to stay away from her condo after O.J. said he was “coming to finish what he started.” Keith lays out why he went to the police, why his testimony wasn’t used in the trial and how he felt watching the drama play out on the screen. He also explains why he stayed silent for decades before sharing his story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of Nancy Guthrie released a new video via Instagram on Saturday in which they pleaded with kidnappers for the return of their mother.  But the tone and some of the language used in the video suggested that the siblings may have communicated with a third party, offering to pay,  so that they can have peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a full week since Savannah Guthrie's mom has been missing, and the latest update comes from President Trump himself, who told reporters on Air Force One that law enforcement is close to having some answers.  We've also learned that another ransom note has been sent to the local Tucson affiliate, the FBI has returned to search Nancy Guthrie's home and there may be a vehicle of interest.  While the investigation continues, Amy and T.J. also discuss the incredible, heartwarming response of the NBC family, and the impact of seeing Hoda Kotb return the set of "Today" to support Savannah.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday was a day of developments in the case of Nancy Guthrie, yet police say they still don't have a suspect.  Guthrie's son made another on-camera plea for kidnappers to contact them.  But police haven't' confirmed the credibility of any ransom note. Meanwhile, police arrested a California man, who's accused of trying to take advantage of the Guthrie family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This isn’t the O.J. story you already know. Keith Zlomsowitch, Nicole Brown Simpson’s former boyfriend, takes us back to the months before the murders when he says stalking, intimidation, and fear were part of his daily life. Keith talks about dating Nicole, O.J. watching them have sex, the warning signs that went unheeded, and why these moments never made it into The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The children of Nancy Guthrie made an emotional, on-camera plea to the person(s) potentially holding their mother hostage.  Savannah Guthrie, flanked by her brother and sister, said they are "ready to talk" but said they first needed to know "without a doubt" that their mother was alive.  Amy and T. J. discuss the significance of the family's move -- which came at the end of the day of twists, turns, accusations, and denials in the case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. discuss one of the most elaborate and unthinkable murder cases they’ve ever covered with criminal defense attorney extraordinaire Alison Treissl. 40-year-old former IRS agent Brandon Banfield was found guilty this week of killing his wife Christine and a stranger he lured to his home, Joe Ryan. While Amy and T.J. thought the defense raised some reasonable doubt with two experts from the police department, Treissl pointed out all of the problems with Brendan Banfield’s testimony and why she and the jury just didn’t believe him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As police continue to investigate the abduction of the 84 year old mother of Savannah Guthrie, the Sheriff’s department had to put out a statement today refuting an allegation made by journalist Ashleigh Banfield.  Banfield has claimed a “high level source” told her that Savannah’s brother-in-law may be the prime suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.  As several news outlets picked up on the headline, the sheriff’s department responded by acknowledging that while detectives continue to speak with anyone who had contact with Nancy Guthrie, NO suspects have been identified at this time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another twist in the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie.  A local Arizona news station is reporting that is also received a ransom note, but decided to withhold it from the public at the request of police.  TMZ a different decision, and according to the sheriff, went public with the ransom note it received before contacting authorities, a move he said could compromise the investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.