Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present

A teenage girl. A married man. A gunshot at the front door that the entire nation became obsessed with. On this episode of Killer Thriller, we talk with executive producer Sheri Singer about I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco, the film that finally lets the woman who survived one of the most infamous crimes tell her story in her own words.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnight in Minneapolis, there were ugly protest scenes following a second ICE shooting Wednesday evening. The Department of Homeland Security says the shooting victim was an illegal Venezuelan migrant who “viciously” attacked the agent along with two others who joined in on the attack of the officer.   Protests erupted afterwards with Minneapolis officials urging residents to go home and not take the bait.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy award winning actor Timothy Busfield is now facing a new accusation of sexual abuse in a filing by the Albuquerque DA.  Prosecutors asked that Busfield remain behind bars while dealing with two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse,  and the judge agreed.  This latest accusation comes from a father of a teenaged girl who came forward this week in light of the charges against Busfield.  The actor has vehemently denied the allegations and his wife, TV legend Melissa Gilbert says she stands by her husband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former au pair, 25 year old Juliana Peres Magalhaes is being cross examined by her former lover’s defense attorney,  who is effectively poking holes in her version of events.  Magalhaes has completely changed her original story after being offered a sweetheart deal by prosecutors in exchange for her testimony.  40 year old Brendan Banfield is facing double homicide charges for the murders of his wife and a stranger prosecutors say Banfield and the au pair lured to the home to frame for murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prosecution’s star witness began testifying Tuesday afternoon.  Amy and T.J. go over what the 25 year old au pair told jurors, giving a graphic and detailed version of the planning and execution of the murders of Brendan Banfield’s wife, Christine and an unsuspecting stranger, Joseph Ryan.   Juliana Peres  Magalhaes  is key to the prosecution’s case, but there are sure to be fireworks later today when the defense begins its cross examination of Magalhaes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

68-year-old Emmy award winning actor Timothy Busfield surrendered to law enforcement in New Mexico, following reports U.S. Marshalls were involved in trying to arrest him on child sexual abuse charges. Busfield posted a video before he turned himself in, vehemently denying he did anything wrong, and hoping he’d be “out soon.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chairman of the House Oversight Committee, Rep. James Comer is threatening Contempt of Congress charges against former President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton for refusing to testify in the Epstein investigation. The Clintons accused Comer of pursuing a process “to result in our imprisonment.” The couple sent a personal letter to Comer today after their attorneys alerted him that neither of the Clintons would be testifying today and tomorrow, despite their congressional subpoenas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today opening statements begin in a highly anticipated murder trial in Virginia.  A 40 year old man is facing aggravated murder charges after prosecutors say he conspired with his au pair to kill his wife in a sex fantasy fueled murder plot where the two lured an unsuspecting man to the home to kill him and frame him for murder.   There’s a big twist in this theory though, and it could be unraveled by a member of the prosecution’s own team, a detective with the Fairfax police department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trial of 59-year-old Paul Caneiro finally began this morning, seven years after police say he murdered his brother Keith, his sister-in-law, his 11-year-old nephew and 8-year-old niece and then set fire to their home and eventually his own to cover up the crimes. Opening statements laid out both cases, the prosecution detailing the brutality of Caneiro’s alleged crimes while the defense already let jurors know they are offering a different suspect in these heinous murders, Paul and Keith’s other brother, Corey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A blizzard, a death, and a case that instantly split the public in two. On this episode of Killer Thriller, Katie Cassidy joins us to talk about stepping into the role of Karen Read while the real case is still unfolding, the pressure of portraying a living, polarizing figure and staying grounded amid a true-crime storm.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have charged actor and director Timothy Busfield with two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.  Police say the abuse happened on the set of “The Cleaning Lady” when the boys were just 7 and 8 years old.  Busfield is married to actress Melissa Gilbert who has recently spoken out about child sex abuse on sets.  Busfield is known for his roles in “Thirtysomething” and “The West Wing” and has suggested the allegations are revenge for the boys being replaced on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbus Police just announced  they have arrested 39 year old Michael David McKee, a vascular surgeon and the ex husband of Monique Tepe.  Police say McKee is responsible for brutally murdering Monique and her husband Spencer while their toddlers were sleeping in the house.  Amy and T.J. go over the latest details in this developing story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are hearing from the wife of 37 year old Renee Good for the first time since Good was killed right in front of her by ICE agents in Minneapolis.   We also have new cell phone video from the perspective of the officer who fired those fatal shots, and we see and hear exactly what he did in the moments leading up to Good’s death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been 7 weeks since Union High School’s head football coach vanished into the woods behind his home. 46-year-old Travis Turner was last seen on November 20th, days before his undefeated team was headed to a big semi-final game. 5 days after his disappearance, Virginia State Police revealed the coach was wanted on child porn and solicitation charges. Amy and T.J. go over the latest information in this deepening mystery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of ambiguity, President Trump finally told reporters he was NOT considering pardoning Sean Diddy Combs.   Trump also revealed for the first time that Diddy sent him a letter requesting a pardon.  Amy and T.J. go over Diddy’s final remaining options to get out of jail before his scheduled release and how and when the relationship between President Trump and Diddy went south.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been 2 months and one day since the asphyxiated body of 18-year-old Anna Kepner was found under the bed of her cabin aboard a Carnival cruise ship during a family vacation. While Kepner’s death has been classified as a homicide, no arrests have been made and no official suspect has been named, by the FBI. However,  court documents in a separate custody case clearly state that Anna’s 16-year-old step brother is a suspect in her death. Amy and T.J. go over the most recent text messages between the step brother’s parents that were shown in court, that offer quite a bit of insight into where this case stands and what has happened to Anna’s stepbrother since Anna’s death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A short while ago in a Wisconsin courtroom, 18-year-old Nikita Casap pled guilty to the double homicide of his mother and stepfather, but this story gets even more macabre. The teenager lived with his parents’ corpses for weeks before stealing their vehicle, cash, jewelry and passports along with the family dog, all while talking to someone who spoke Russian about a plot to kill Donald Trump and overthrow the government. His sentencing is scheduled for later this spring, and the Federal government is watching this case closely, ready to add even more charges to keep Casap behind bars for the rest of his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the shooting death of a 37 year old woman by ICE agents, DHS secretary Kristi Noem held an evening presser where she referred to the actions of the woman as domestic terrorism.  That woman has been identified as Renee Good, a mother and Twin Cities resident.  Her death has sparked peaceful protests around the country, an FBI investigation and two very different accounts of what actually happened as we continue to see new angles of the incident from multiple cell phone cameras. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was the response 51-year-old Susan Avalon gave police when they approached her about the shooting death of her ex-husband that made them realize they had a much bigger case on their hands. Avalon responded “Which one?” That's when police did a welfare check on ex-husband number 2 and found him, also shot dead in his home. Amy and T.J. go over the bizarre details in this developing story, including what investigators say is the motive behind the murders.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a developing story: Nick Reiner was supposed to enter a plea in court today. Instead, his famed attorney stepped down.  But on his way out, he told reporters that Reiner is "not guilty" in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Amy and T.J. go over the details from inside the courtroom and where the case goes from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. give the latest details in a developing story out of Minnesota.  ICE agents shot and killed a 37 year old woman who appeared to be blocking the road with her vehicle.  The shooting was captured on video as you hear ICE agents tell the woman to get the F out of her car, she peels away, as another agent comes around the front of the vehicle as it’s headed towards him and fires several times, killing the woman.  City officials just held a press conference disputing DHS claims of self defense along with a message for ICE from Minneapolis’ mayor: “Get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The jury has the day off, but it will be a critical day in the trial of Adrian Gonzales, the officer accused of failing to act during Uvalde school massacre.  A teacher's testimony yesterday prompted numerous, strong objections from the defense.  And today, lawyers and the judge will gather in the courtroom to determine if the trial that Uvalde parents have been anxiously awaiting for nearly 4 years, will continue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33-year-old Martha Nolan was found dead just after midnight on a boat in Montauk’s exclusive yacht club in early August. Police have not given any updates on her mysterious death after saying they were awaiting results from her autopsy and toxicology reports. The only witness to it all was a 60-year-old businessman, seen naked and upset running down the dock looking for help, and recent comments from his attorney have only made the story more bizarre and confusing. From the D4vd investigation, to the deaths of Martha Nolan and Anna Kepner, Amy and T.J. will spend this week going over some of the mysterious cases that plagued the headlines in 2025, to see where they are headed in the new year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s now officially 2026, and there are still no arrests in the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, the teenager found dismembered and decomposing in the Tesla owned by singer D4VD back in early August. Despite a few unsubstantiated reports from “police sources” in tabloids, investigators have been radio silent since November when they finally acknowledged the singer was in a romantic relationship with Rivas-Hernandez and is officially a suspect in her death. From the D4vd investigation, to the deaths of Martha Nolan and Anna Kepner, Amy and T.J. will spend this week going over some of the mysterious cases that plagued the headlines in 2025, to see where they are headed in the new year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ousted President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores made their first court appearance in Manhattan this morning to face narco-terrorism, drug and weapons charges.  They two pleaded not guilty, but they managed to get in a few more words than that.  While this fascinating scene was unfolding inside the courtroom, two separate factions of demonstrators surrounded the courthouse, some thanking President Trump and some wanting Maduro set free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The children of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman are pleading with President Trump to remove a video he reposted on social media alleging Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is behind their mother and father’s assassinations. Governor Walz going even further, saying Trump’s post is going to “get more innocent people killed.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are asking for the public’s help in trying to solve a double homicide in Columbus, Ohio.   37 year old Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife, 39 year old Monique Tepe were both found shot to death on December 30th after Tepe failed to show up for work.  Police found their two toddlers unharmed in the home, with no signs of forced entry and no weapon left behind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jury selection begins on Monday for 59 year old Paul Caneiro who is facing first degree murder charges for the quadruple murder of his family members.  Prosecutors also allege Caneiro burned down his own home along with his brother’s to try and cover up the brutal crime.  Amy and T.J. go over the horrific details in the case and why it’s taken nearly 8 years for the trial to begin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump’s hour long press conference had several bombshells in it.  First, Trump told Americans the U.S. will run Venezuela until a proper transition can take place.  He also said U.S. oil companies would be going into Venezuela to rebuild the infrastructure and start making money.  We also learned that Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife will "face the full might of American justice" and stand trial in the United States.  As of this recording, they are both on a U.S. warship headed to New York.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While you were sleeping, the U.S. carried out a large-scale attack inside Venezuela and captured President Maduro and his wife.  We know they’ve been flown out of Venezuela, but it’s unclear where they have been taken.  The reaction from Venezuela and around the region has been swift, but it’s unknown what will happen next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Superstar NFL receiver Stefon Diggs (aka Cardi B's boyfriend) is facing a felony charge of strangulation, accused by a former personal chef.  The news came a day after Cardi B posted a tvideo begging fans to stop "dragging" her over her relationship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year it felt like there were weekly, sometimes daily headlines about social media influencer deaths.  Dozens and dozens of young men and women trying to gain subscribers and get likes were either murdered, died while attempting content, or more commonly, died by suicide.  Amy and T.J. go over what experts say is the root cause to most of these sad stories.  There’s a lot of pressure and competition to get the most views and likes, which leads influencers to do riskier things, even risking their own mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man accusing Tyler Perry in a $77 million dollar, Christmas Day sexual assault lawsuit feels he has some explaining to do.  In newly revealed text messages, Mario Rodriguez showers Perry with praise and affection, but also asks for money.  And, the messages were 5 years after Rodriguez claimed to have cut off communication with Perry.  Rodriguez is now defending the messages as "not inconsistent with abuse."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Texas father found his 15-year-old daughter after she was kidnapped taking the family dog for a walk on Christmas, because of a tracking app on his phone. Using parental controls, he was able to find her in her kidnapper’s pickup truck in a partially wooded area and alert police. It’s a frightening story with a significant lesson for all of us parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Oklahoma man has been charged with first degree manslaughter after he shot and killed his neighbor while firing his new gun on Christmas Day.   Police say a single bullet traveled half a mile, killing an elderly woman on her porch, with a baby in her arms.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Perry is facing a second sexual assault lawsuit from another aspiring actor, this time for $77 million dollars, and it was filed on Christmas Day.  Perry’s lawyer has come out swinging, saying this is just another “money grab” that will fail, pointing out the very same lawyer who filed the earlier lawsuit against Perry is now representing his second accuser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Department of Justice announced they were investigating an alleged suicide letter signed by J. Epstein to  Larry Nassar,  it followed up confirming the FBI deemed the letter a  “FAKE.”  The letter, which claims “our President likes young nubile girls too”,  was one of the more incendiary files released in the DOJ Epstein file drop on Tuesday.   This latest back and forth has made the entire process even more confusing and frustrating, with the DOJ now eroding any trust in what we are reading or seeing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re looking for a Christmas Movie this week that adds a little twist and terror to the holidays, this episode is for you! Amy and T.J. go over their favorite holiday horror movies they love curling up to this time of year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Justice sent out a tweet before releasing more than 30,000 new documents from the Epstein files, saying some of the documents contain “untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump.” The documents in fact, do contain damning documents from an apparent suicide note from Epstein to Nassar along with flight logs that show Trump on Epstein’s private plane more times than previously known, apparently with alleged Epstein victims. While the President is NOT accused of doing anything criminal, it is certainly raising a number of questions. Also, in today’s document dump, a jaw dropping email reportedly from former Prince Andrew to Ghislane Maxwell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re breaking down The Capture of the Green River Killer. It’s the story of serial killer Gary Ridgway, who confessed to 48 murders and evaded capture for nearly 20 years, and the detective who refused to give up the chase. This true-crime drama shook a generation and delivers performances that are impossible to forget. The iconic Sharon Lawrence joins us with stories you won’t hear anywhere else.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Epstein Transparency Act was supposed to end all of the speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding the investigation into Jeffery Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. However, the deadline for all the files to be released has come and gone and now some members of congress are even suggesting Attorney General Pam Bondi be held in contempt. Amy and T.J. go over what has been released so far, what's still missing, and where the hell we go from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Phoenix residents finally saw justice for a 3 week long killing spree that ended in the murders of convicted killer Cleophus Cooksey Jr’s mom and stepfather.   Cooksey was convicted of killing 8 people in total, but the jury was hung on giving a death sentence for the murders of his mom and stepdad,  and now the DA is considering retrying Cooksey because of it!  Hear what the DA and a family friend had to say about the evil they saw in Cooksey and why they say he is the reason why we need the death penalty in this country.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"We got him." Police announced overnight they'd found the person responsible for the shooting at Brown University. They confirmed that the suspect is also responsible for the shooting death of an MIT professor this week. Amy and T. J. go through the winding investigation that ultimately was helped by a brave bystander who encountered the suspect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58-year-old Frank Athen Walls is being put to death as this episode is being published, 40 years after his first murder when he was just 17 years old. Walls eventually admitted to killing 5 people all before he turned 20, terrorizing the panhandle of Florida from 1985 to 1987.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the judge imposed the maximum sentence for Brian Walshe, she took the opportunity to let her feelings be known, saying her sentence was appropriate given his  murderous acts and the life trauma he’s caused his children. Walshe was convicted last week of the first degree murder of his wife Ana after admitting to dismembering her body and misleading police. Just before sentencing, the court heard directly from Ana’s sister who eloquently spoke about her family’s loss and the deep pain and grief they feel every single day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhode Island officials held a late day press conference as the manhunt for the Brown University shooter continued for a fifth day. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who may have encountered the actual shooter. They also gave an update on the hospitalized victims of the attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32-year-old Nick Reiner simply said “Yes Your Honor” today in court, but his attorney and siblings had much more to say following his brief hearing. While his attorney asked reporters not to jump to conclusions, Nick’s siblings, Jake and Romy Reiner released a powerful statement also asking that speculation “be tempered with compassion and humanity”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state of Georgia has just suspended the execution of 52-year-old Stacey Humphreys scheduled for this Wednesday. Because two members of its pardons and parole board have alleged conflicts of interest, the clemency hearing scheduled for today has now been “postponed until further notice.”  Humphreys had already made headlines earlier for his exorbitant and jaw dropping last meal request which you have to hear to believe. Finally, as Florida continues its record setting year of executions, its last lethal injection is set for Thursday, just as new research shows public opposition for the death penalty is at its highest level in nearly 50 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The developing news today has left so many shocked and horrified: A beloved Hollywood legend and his wife, responsible for so many of the movies that made us laugh and cry over the years, were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home. To make matters worse, we soon found out that their own son has been booked for their murders. And to make matters even worse, our own President took the moment in the hours after the killings to mock the tragedy.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Criminal Defense Attorney Alison Triessl joins Amy and T.J. to discuss today’s sooner than expected guilty verdict in the Brian Walshe trial. Triessl talks about how the defense overplayed its hand, and already had an uphill battle with those devastating and gruesome searches Brian made shortly after his wife Ana’s death. Despite the prosecution’s lackluster presentation, and the lack of a body or known cause of death, it took the jury less than 6 hours to return a guilty verdict.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.