Crime Alert Hourly Update

The late Sheriff Buford Pusser, long celebrated as a fearless lawman and the inspiration for the film Walking Tall, is now believed to have murdered his wife nearly sixty years ago. In Illinois, a jury has convicted former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson of second-degree murder in the death of Sonya Massey, a Springfield woman who called 911 to report a possible prowler. In Nebraska, a man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a parish priest in a small town north of Omaha. In northeast Ohio, a Cleveland woman has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the fatal stabbing of a three-year-old boy outside a grocery store.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man from Virginia gained widespread attention on TikTok after he confronted two fishermen on private land, telling them to "lock 'em up." Now, he finds himself facing legal troubles of his own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former assistant principal at an elementary school in Virginia reportedly disregarded several warnings regarding a 6-year-old student who had a gun before the child shot his teacher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 41-year-old Rebecca Harro faces charges of murder and filing a false police report in connection with the death of her 7-month-old son, whose remains have yet to be discovered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Austin police say DNA testing has identified a new suspect in the 1991 killings of four teenage girls at the I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt! shop — a case that shocked the city and remained unsolved for years. In the St. Louis region, investigators have solved a 1994 cold case after exhuming remains and using modern DNA testing to identify a man long known only as “John Doe.” In Los Angeles, police say a major burglary ring responsible for nearly 100 residential break-ins has been dismantled following months of investigation. Finally, a national snapshot: the FBI’s latest annual report shows U.S. violent crime fell about 4½ percent in 2024, while property crime dropped nearly 8 percent — continuing a multi-year decline after the sharp increases seen during the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A Michigan woman is facing nearly 50 criminal charges in what authorities are calling a deeply disturbing case of long-term child sexual abuse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Albany, New York, authorities announced they have solved the killing of 50-year-old Catherine Blackburn, who was found raped, stabbed, and bludgeoned in her home in September 1964 — more than six decades ago. Also in New York State, a former guard has been found guilty in the death of a handcuffed inmate. Philadelphia police have discovered human remains in the case of a missing woman and have arrested a suspect. A 38-year-old man, Cody Balmer, has pleaded guilty to a series of charges in what prosecutors described as a politically motivated assault on the home of Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A judge has determined that the trial of Luigi Mangione in Pennsylvania, who was accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will be temporarily paused.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A cold case that spanned more than three decades has finally been solved, thanks to new developments in DNA technology. Authorities in Jefferson County, Missouri, confirmed that remains discovered in the Mississippi River in September 1994 have been identified as Benny Leo Olson, a man from Illinois. His body was recovered south of Festus and later buried in an unmarked grave in 1995, after investigators were unable to determine his identity at the time. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office credited recent forensic advancements for helping bring closure to the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After nearly six decades, authorities in central Minnesota have confirmed the identity of human remains found in the Mississippi River as Roy George Benn, who went missing in 1967. Benn, then 59, was last seen at a café in Sartell early one September morning. He was reportedly carrying a large amount of cash, and his disappearance sparked a long-running investigation with no resolution—until now. On August 10, a fisherman using sonar near Sartell detected what appeared to be a submerged vehicle. Dive teams recovered a heavily deteriorated 1963 Buick Electra, registered to Benn, with human remains and personal items inside. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has confirmed the remains are Benn's.  The investigation into how Benn and his vehicle ended up in the river continues.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean “Diddy” Combs receives 50 months in federal prison for transporting people across state lines for sex. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is sentenced to 50 months in prison, minus 14 months served, by the federal judge, putting the final nail in the coffin of his federal sex trafficking trial. Jennifer Gould reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On Monday, attorneys representing music industry icon Sean “Diddy” Combs implored a judge to impose a sentence of no more than 14 months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday, a jury in Florida convicted Ryan Routh of attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The defendant in the notorious Gilgo Beach serial murders on Long Island has been denied his request to split the extensive case, which involves seven horrific killings over several decades, into multiple trials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nearly 50-year mystery in Oregon has just been solved. DNA technology has finally confirmed the identity of a young woman whose remains were discovered in the state’s mountains back in 1976. Authorities say the remains belong to Marion Vinetta Nagle McWhorter. She was just 21 years old when she disappeared in 1974 after a shopping trip in Tigard, Oregon—a suburb of Portland. Two years after she vanished, skeletal remains were discovered along a creek in the Central Cascades. For decades, investigators could not determine to whom they belonged.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tyler Robinson faced a judge for the first time today as prosecutors levied a murder charge against him for shooting Charlie Kirk.   Listen as Crime Stories' Dave Mack reads the charging documents.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Missouri, authorities have finally identified a man whose body was discovered in the Mississippi River south of St. Louis back in 1994. In Franklin Park, Illinois, just west of Chicago, ICE officers say they fatally shot Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez after he allegedly tried to evade arrest by driving his car at officers, dragging one of them. In New York City, authorities have apprehended a suspect in a brutal double homicide involving an elderly couple whose home was set on fire. Nearly 25 years after four bodies were discovered in New Hampshire's Bear Brook State Park, one of the young girls has now been identified.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discord messages provide a revealing look into Tyler Robinson's mindset shortly after he allegedly assassinated Charlie Kirk. An actor was arrested for shooting a woman in the face after a road rage incident.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Kirk is fatally shot while speaking to students at Utah Valley University. Eyewitnesses describe chaos as the crowd realized what happened. Dave Mack, Joseph Scott Morgan and Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns Investigate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media video shows Charlie Kirk in a familiar poise, speaking into a handheld microphone,  under a white tent emblazoned with the slogans “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong.” A  single shot booms. Kirk is shot in the neck and dies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shots ran out as Charlie Kirk sat on stage at a Utah Valley University event. The conservative activist reportedly hit near his neck and killed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jury selection is underway in the federal trial of Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump in Florida during the most recent presidential campaign. In Texas, law enforcement in Cleveland—near Houston—is investigating a fatal shooting at a local bar. A Washington, D.C. shooting has left another city reeling and prompted renewed focus on public safety. In Tennessee, a judge has ruled the case against Austin Robert Drummond, accused of killing four family members and kidnapping a baby, may proceed to a grand jury. A shooting in South Carolina is prompting renewed calls for hate-crime legislation in the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former boyfriend of cheerleader Laken Snelling submits DNA to authorities following the discovery of her deceased newborn in a trash bag.   16 year-old accused in stabbing death of 14-year-old after an argument of a PlayStation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An arrest citation for 21-year-old Laken Snelling indicates that Lexington Police were called to a Park Avenue home last Wednesday for an unresponsive baby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Michigan doctor faces extradition after a Florida detective caught him trying to arrange sex with a fictitious 5-year-old, according to authorities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diddy is pushing back against federal prosecutors who are challenging his request to overturn his Mann Act conviction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A significant ruling was made by a judge in Suffolk County regarding the case of Rex Heuermann, who is charged with the Gilgo Beach serial murders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A grand jury in Monroe County, TN has indicted five deputies and two nurses after a 74-year-old preacher's death has been classified as a homicide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a week prior to the discovery of the deceased family members in their Madbury residence, Emily Long's boss, Derek Fisher, reported suspicious financial activities to the police.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities in Sartell, Minnesota say a mystery that began more than half a century ago may finally be closer to a solution.  Authorities in Ventura County, California have dismantled what they called a major theft ring responsible for stealing 10 million dollars’ worth of merchandise from Home Depot—marking the retailer’s largest theft case to date. A joint operation between the Los Angeles Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office has apprehended a burglary ring responsible for nearly 100 break-ins throughout the region. Schools in Washington D.C. are now opening under the watchful eye of armed National Guard troops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New details released in connection with the Minnesota mass shooting, Official confirm more than 100 rounds of ammo were fired during the assault with reports claiming the shooter used images of Jesus Christ for target practice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A discovery made by a fisherman may solve the nearly 60-year-old missing persons report on Roy Benn. Divers then searching the Mississippi River in Minnesota pulled a 1960s Buick — with human remains inside — from the water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI's hunt for fugitive father Travis Decker hits a grim milestone, as his heartbroken ex pleads for closure and justice for their 3 daughter's he's charged with killing.  A Navy sailor's death baffles her family as the cause of death is listed as "undetermined." Plus, ashes to ashes, dust to...desert?  Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maxwell, who was involved in Epstein's illicit activities and is currently serving a 20-year sentence in federal prison, consistently speaks highly of President Trump and says there is not list or little black book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blessence Pearl was found dead inside a hearse in Alabama, now her mother stands accused of strangling the toddler to death.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Isbell was reported missing by her family. Two years later her remains were found at Little River Canyon National Park, now a mother/daughter duo are charged with her murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The body of missing KiKi Meihong was found inside a storage box in a storage unit in The Dalles, Oregon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former gymnastics coach has been arrested by the FBI in Iowa—more than three years after being flagged for sexual abuse and suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. An American identified only as Martin D. has been indicted in Germany on espionage charges. Wyoming authorities are investigating a second fatal shooting involving an F-E Warren Air Force Base airman. Prosecutors in Utah have announced plans to seek the death penalty in the case of Ryan Michael Bate, accused of killing two police officers during a domestic disturbance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for missing 7-mo-old baby Emmanuel Haro continues days after both parents have been arrested on murder charges. Emmanuel's father spotted in an orange jump leading police through an area which could be burial site. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for missing 7-mo-old baby Emmanuel Haro continues days after both parents have been arrested on murder charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After one night in his new forever home, Bryan Kohberger sent a note to the deputy warden claiming he was being verbally abused minute-by-minute and threatened with sex assault, asks for transfer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still missing nearly three months after police found his three daughters dead in the woods, chilling new evidence confirms Travis Decker is the only suspect in the murders, and brings more focus to the little girls’ final moments. Suspicion continues to fall on the parents of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, the boy they say was abducted from a California parking lot. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After neighbors complained of a foul odor coming from an apartment,  Wisconsin police make a chilling discoverySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It didn’t take long for convicted quadruple killer Bryan Kohberger to request a transfer. The Idaho killer  submitted a hand written sexual harassment complaint.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.