Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

When Iron River, Michigan, police responded to a missing persons call, Chief Laura Frizzo had no idea it would start her on a years-long trail that would lead to a suspected serial killer. Kelly Cochran later told a detective she has murdered as many as 21 people, including two husbands. Frizzo, who lost her job as chief in a dispute with a city council member, is the host of an Investigative Discovery documentary about the case. Frizzo is Nancy Grace's guest in this episode, along with lawyer & psychologist Dr. Brian Russell, host of Investigation Discovery's "Fatal Vision" series, forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan, and DailyMail.com's Sean Walsh. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Glass told police her stepson Lucas Hernandez mysteriously disappeared from his bed last February, but last week she led private investigator David Marshburn to the creek where she left the 5-year-old's body. Nancy Grace takes listeners along for the ride with Marshburn, sharing the audio he secretly recorded as he drove Glass down Kansas roads hoping she would take him to Lucas. Lawyer & psychologist Dr. Brian Russell, Atlanta juvenile judge & lawyer Ashley Willcott, private investigator Vincent Hill, Missing Pieces Network founder Kim Martin, and co-host Alan Duke join the discussion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Private investigator David Marshburn found the remains of little Lucas Hernandez who had been missing from his Kansas home for four months by convincing Emily Glass to lead him to the rural bridge where she had hidden her stepson's body. Marshburn joins Nancy Grace for the first of two special Crime Stories episodes on the sad discovery. Also in this show are Kim Martin, whose Missing Pieces Network is helping his family find answers, Atlanta juvenile judge & lawyer Ashley Willcott, private investigator Vincent Hill, and CrimeOnline reporter Leigh Egan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lawyers for a man accused of killing his wife during a cruise ship vacation argue in new court papers that it was not premeditated murder. Kenneth Manzanares is accused of killing his wife, Kristy, aboard the “Emerald Princess" last year. Nancy Grace looks at the case with prosecutor Wendy Patrick, defense lawyer Troy Slaten, private investigator Vincent Hill, and Chuck Roberts. Next, Nancy is joined by psychologist Dr. Pat Saunders, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, and reporter John Lemley to dig into the murder charges against a man who allegedly drive his car into a restaurant to kill his daughter and daughter in law. Finally, Grace discusses the drug K2 that can turn users into zombies and worse. She consults addiction expert Dr. William Morrone. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three decades have passed since 13-year-old Chuckie Mauk was shot dead during a bike ride to a Georgia candy store. But the search for the killer has not ended. Nancy Grace visits with Chuckie's mom to discuss the case and the painful loss of her son in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A prime mission for "Crime Stories" is to raise awareness of missing children cases with the hopes that someone somewhere knows something that could help find these precious boys and girls. This National Missing Children's Day episode focuses on several cases Nancy Grace has followed closely for years. Guests include victims' advocate Marc Klaas, Daphne Young of Childhelp, and Cold Case Research Institute director Sheryl McCollum. We also include a sad update to the Lucas Hernandez case,. The 5-year-old Kansas boy was found dead Thursday. Forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, Atlanta juvenile judge Ashley Willcott, and& co-host Alan Duke join Nancy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ebby Steppach, who disappeared after a party has been found just yards away from where her car was found in a Little Rock, Arkansas, park in October 2015. Cold case detectives who found the the 18-year-old high school senior's remains are now searching for her killer. Nancy Grace talks to Ebby's mother Laurie Jernigan and Doc Washburn of Little Rock's NewsRadio 102.9 about the case. She is joined by forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and Crime Stories co-host Alan Duke. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi Arias is still trying to convince an appeals court to set aside her murder conviction in the death of ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander, but her lawyer wants the court filing to be kept secret. Nancy Grace updates the Arias case with her former defense lawyer Kirk Nurmi, lawyer Ashley Willcott, psycho analyst Dr Bethany Marshall, and RadarOnline reporter Alexis Tereszcuk. Grace also looks at a fatal fainting game spreading across the United States in which kids choke each other until they faint. Nancy & experts also update the probe into the murder of teacher Rachel DelTondo. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detectives have a long list of "persons of interest" in the fatal ambush attack on a gorgeous Pennsylvania school teacher. Rachel DelTondo was standing in her mom's driveway when she was gunned down on Mother's Day. Nancy Grace updates this complex mystery with lawyer and psychologist Dr. Brian Russell, Southern California prosecutor Wendy Patrick, Atlanta juvenile judge and lawyer Ashley Willcott, and reporter Larry Meagher. Reporter John Lemley joins Grace to discuss an Oklahoma woman who allegedly tried to kill her daughters, including one who was stabbed dozens of times. Taheerah Ahmad, 39, reportedly said she was angry over how the girls looked at her. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New disturbing details are emerging in the wake of a student's deadly rampage at Texas high school. Nancy Grace looks at the massacre with former DEA Agent, active shooter expert David Katz, private investigator Vincent Hill, psycho analyst Dr. Bethany Marshall, juvenile judge & lawyer Ashley Willcott, & reporter John Lemley. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro golfer Lucas Glover had his hands full when his wife and mother argued, resulting in deputies rushing to their Florida home. Nancy Grace listens to the unusual 911 call made before the wife was arrested on a domestic violence charge. She is joined by lawyer & psychologist Dr. Brian Russell, forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan, and lawyer Ashley Willcott. Nancy looks at new developments in the case of missing 5-year-old Lucas Hernandez with victims' advocate Marc Klaas, Kim Martin of the Missing Pieces Network, and CrimeOnline reporter Leigh Egan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A beautiful young teacher who had been accused of an inappropriate relationship with a teen was gunned down in her mother’s driveway. The mystery of who murdered Rachel DelTondo is the subject of this Crime Stories episode. Nancy Grace is joined by Atlanta juvenile judge & lawyer Ashley Willcott, forensics expert Karen Smith, Los Angeles psycho analyst Dr. Bethany Marshall, and CrimeOnline contributing reporter Jennifer Dzikowski. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nationwide effort is making it easier for criminal defendants to get out of jail free if they can't afford to post a cash bond, but Nancy Grace warns about the dangers of opening the jail doors for dangerous people to walk out. Nancy discusses the controversy with Beth Chapman, star of TV's "Dog the Bounty Hunter and president of Professional Bail Agents of the U.S., star of reality TV, Georgia bail agent Scott Hall, defense lawyer Jason Oshins, and CrimeOnline reporter Jennifer Dzikowski. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacqueline Ades, who is in jail on charges of stalking an Arizona man, says she thought she found her soulmate after one date. Ades sent 65,000 text messages to the man and told him she wanted to bathe in his blood. Nancy Grace discusses the case with psychologist Lauren Howard, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, and RadarOnline.com reporter Alexis Tereszcuk. Animal expert Dr. Grey Stafford and private investigator Vincent Hill join Nancy to look at the case of a baby killed by dogs. The grandmom says she briefly left the child alone with family dogs when it happened. A California man on trial for beating his mom to death blames a Benedryl overdose for triggering his fatal rampage. Drug addiction expert Dr. William Morrone explains how the medicine can cause dangerous delusions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsey Baum was 11 days away from her 11th birthday when she disappeared from her Washington state hometown. Melissa Baum has searched for answers for nearly 9 years, holding out hope that she would someday be found alive. The discovery of human remains 200 miles away brought an answer, but not the one her mother wanted. Nancy Grace, who has followed the missing child case from the beginning, looks at what is now a kidnapping and murder probe. She is joined by forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober, Seattle lawyer Anne Bremner, Cold Case Institute Research director Sheryl McCollum, and Crime Stories contributing reporter Chuck Roberts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little Lucas Hernandez has been missing for months and now his father is arrested on a domestic violence charge. The Kansas 5-year-old's stepmom was already jailed on charges of endangering another child, but no one is yet facing charges relating to Lucas's disappearance. Nancy Grace has been closely following the investigation into what happened to boy. She is joined in this episode by Missing Pieces Network founder Kim Martin, Juvenile Judge and lawyer Ashley Willcott, and reporter Leigh Egan. Also in this episode, the family of Tyler Lumar wants to know what led to the 22-year-old's death from injuries suffered in jail after he was mistakenly arrested. Chicago police took Lumar into custody two years ago on an outdated warrant two days before he was found unresponsive in his cell. Nancy Grace looks at the case with private investigator Vincent Hill, psychologist Caryn Stark, and RadarOnline.com reporter Alexis Tereszcuk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan investigators are digging up a wooded area northeast of Detroit in a search for more than a half dozen women who may have been murdered and buried there decades ago. Nancy Grace explores the case of Arthur Reams, who is already in prison for killing 13-year-old Cindy Zarzycki. Police now believe he had many more victims possibly buried near where Cindy's body was found. Grace is joined by forensics expert Karen Smith, psychologist Dr. Tiffany Sanders, and CrimeOnline investigative reporter John Lemley. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man who killed 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German on a hiking trail in Delphi, Indiana, in February 2017 is still unknown and free despite a grainy photo of him. Nancy Grace talked to Libby’s grandparents, Mike and Becky Patty, and Abby’s mother Anna Williams in this episode recorded live at CrimeCon. They are joined by forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, Private Investigator Vincent Hill, Juvenile Judge & Lawyer Ashley Willcott, and lawyer Renee Rockwell. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the arrest of Joseph DeAngelo, who allegedly murdered at least a dozen people and rape more than 50 women between 1976 and 1986, the survivors and the families of the dead are telling their stories. Four of them talked to Nancy Grace for a special Crime Stories live event at CrimeCon2018. Jane Carson-Sandler was the 5th victim of what was then known as Sacramento's "East Area Rapist." Margaret Wardlow was the youngest to be assaulted by Sacramento's "East Area Rapist." Debbi Domingo was a teenager in 1981 when the "Golden State Killer" murdered her mother. Michelle Cruz is the surviving sister of Janelle Cruz, who is the last known victim to be raped and beaten to death by the "Golden State Killer." Nancy is also joined by forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, private detective Vincent Hill, juvenile judge Ashley Willcott, and lawyer Renee Rockwell. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sixteen years after a federal prosecutor is assassinated, his killer is still free and unknown, but podcast series by two former CNN journalists has put heat under the cold case. Nancy Grace explores the murder of Assistant U.S. Attorney Tom Wales with "Somebody Somewhere" podcast host David Payne and producer Jody Gottlieb, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, and Crime Stories co-host Alan Duke. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Grace talks about how animals help humans -- sometimes even saving lives. Her special guest include Jack Hanna, director emeritus of the famous Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and host of Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild and Wild Countdown, reporter and animal lover Jane Velez-Mitchell, creator of the animal rights website JaneUnchained.com, and two mom's who credit dogs with saving the lives of their children. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A kids' game of hide-and-seek ended in death for a Texas 10-year-old boy when the child was electrocuted inside a clothes dryer. Nancy Grace looks at the tragedy with psycho therapist Lauren Howard, Juvenile Judge & lawyer Ashley Willcott, private investigator Vincent HIll, DailyMail.com's Sean Walsh, and co-host Alan Duke. A high school teacher is allegedly on the run with a 16-year-old after the 30-year-old woman was charged with having an illegal relationship with her student. Hattiesburg, Mississippi, police spokesman Ryan Moore share the latest in the search for the teen. Nancy also updates the case of a young Texas mom who locked her two toddlers in a car to "teach the a lesson." The children died while the mother was smoking pot and napping. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress Allison Mack allegedly recruiting unsuspecting women to be a cult leader's sex slaves, according to federal prosecutors. Nancy Grace explores the dark, bizarre world of Keith Raniere and his cult-like organization. Her expert guests include former NXIVM publicist Frank Parlato, Seattle lawyer Anne Bremner, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, New York psychologist Caryn Stark and RadarOnline reporter Alexis Tereszcuk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Cosby is still living in luxury in his own home despite having been found guilty on 3 counts of indecent sexual assault. Cosby faces up to 30 years in prison once the judge who presided over his trial sentences him. “I’m not simply going to lock him up right now," Judge O’Neill said after the guilty verdicts. Nancy Grace assembles experts to discuss the case, including lawyer Anne Bremner, psycho analyst Dr. Bethany Marshal, juvenile judge & lawyer Ashley Willcott, and RadarOnline reporter Alexis Tereszcuk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cincinnati's 911 system failed Kyle Plush when the 16-year-old pleaded for help when he was being crushed by a seat in his SUV. The sophomore was found dead in a high school parking lot hours after two desperate calls to emergency dispatchers. Nancy Grace looks at what happened. She is joined by forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, psychologist Caryn Stark, and reporter Pamela Furr. The son of the woman shot to death by Florida's "Killer Clown" speaks out after the arrest of a suspect. Grace and co-host Alan Duke updates this cold case. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former cop has been arrested for murders long associated with the Golden State Killer, apparently bringing the decades-old cold case to an end. Nancy Grace and co-host Alan Duke share the latest in the case. Nancy also talks with Jane Carson-Sandler -- the 5th victim, Michelle Cruz -- sister of a murder victim, Billy Jenson --an investigative journalist who completed the raw chapters of victim Michelle McNamara’s “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark,” Paul Haynes -- a researcher on McNamara’s book, and Cold Case Research Institute director Sheryl McCollum. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta lawyer Tex McIver will likely finish his life in prison for fatally shooting his wealthy wife Diane McIver. Clint Rucker, the Georgia prosecutor who convinced a jury that McIver purposefully pulled the trigger and it was not an accident related to a sleep disorder, shares with Nancy Grace behind-the-scenes details of the McIver marriage and the case against the husband in this special Crime Stories episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Riess's cross-country road trip ended on the Texas coast after a stop in Florida, where she allegedly murdered a look-alike to steal her identity. It began in Minnesota, allegedly with the murder of her husband. Nancy Grace digs into the case with lawyer Jason Oshins, psycho analyst Dr. Bethany Marshall, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, and reporter John Lemley. The oldest daughter of country music's Willis Family is speaking up about the sex abuse that put her father, reality star Toby Willis, in prison. Nancy looks at the latest with forensic psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman, private investigator Vincent Hill, psychologist Lauren Howard, juvenile Judge Ashley Willcott, lawyer Troy Slaten, and reporter Jennifer Dzikowski. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tex McIver is likely to spend the rest of his life in prison for fatally shooting his wealthy wife, Diane McIver. Nancy Grace looks at the jury's guilty verdict in the trial of the prominent Atlanta lawyer. Her expert guests include New York psychiatrist Dr Judith Joseph, private investigator Vincent Hill, Atlanta juvenile judge Ashley Willcott, and investigator reporter Art Harris. Grace also digs into the case of a fertility doctor who allegedly inseminated his own sperm into unsuspecting patients, resulting in as many as 22 children fathered by the doctor. Reporter Jennifer Dzikowski joins Nancy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Illinois man suspected of killing four people with an assault rifle in a Tennessee Waffle House told police last year he believed Taylor Swift was stalking him and had even stolen his Netflix password. Nancy Grace digs into the weekend massacre, the search for the shooter, and the hero who saved lives. Grace is joined in this episode by defense lawyer Jason Oshins, psycho analyst Dr. Bethany Marshall, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, reporter Chuck Roberts and RadarOnline reporter Alexis Tereszcuk. Grace also looks at the latest arrests of men who are stalking Taylor Swift. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph Smith was sentenced to death for raping and murdering Carlie Brucia after kidnapping the 11-year-old girl from a Florida car wash in 2004. Florida's high court has overturned the death sentence and ordered a new sentencing trial for Smith. Nancy Grace is outraged and discusses the case with Marc Klaas, criminal lawyer Brian Claypool, lawyer and psychologist Dr. Brian Russell, and WFLA-TV reporter Meredyth Censullo. Two years have passed since Texas mom Missy Bevers was beaten to death inside a church by a killer dressed in makeshift SWAT gear. Midlothian, Texas, police have no suspect despite security camera video of the killer at the crime scene. Grace updates the probe with radio host David Mack and Crime Stories co-host Alan Duke. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Blake has a new wife and is a free man despite accusations he murdered his previous wife. The "Barretta" actor was found not guilty more than a decade ago, but Nancy Grace revisits the case in her new A&E show "Grace vs. Abrams" airing Thursday. Grace previews the show with reporter Alexis Tereszcuk and lawyer Mickey Sherman. Grace also discusses the re-trail of Bill Cosby on sex assault charges. She is joined by psycho analyst Dr. Bethany Marshall, lawyer Anne Bremner, and Juvenile Judge Ashley Willcott. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nationwide hunt is on for a woman who allegedly killed a woman who looked like her to steal her identity so she could hide while on the run for murdering her husband. Lois Riess, 56, is now believed to be in Texas. Nancy Grace follows Lois Riess's deadly trail in this episode with forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, psychologist Caryn Stark, lawyer Mickey Sherman, and Crime Stories contributing reporter John Lemley. Also, Grace talks with private investigator Vincent Hill and reporter Art Harris about the Tex McIver murder trial as the jury deliberates. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Arizona mom allegedly murdered her two young children by locking them in a car for over 14 hours and then blaming an unidentified babysitter for their deaths. Nancy Grace looks at the case against Brittany Velasquez with a panel of experts including DNA expert George Schiro, psychotherapist Lauren Howard, Atlanta juvenile judge Ashley Willcott, and reporter Larry Meagher. Reporter Chuck Roberts joins Nancy to update the case against a woman accused of dressing up as a clown to kill her lover's wife. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle wants out of prison early, claiming federal prosecutors tricked him into pleading guilty to child pornography charges. Nancy Graces re-examines Fogle's case with psychologist Dr. Tiffany Sanders, crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum, Heavy.com reporter Jennifer Dzikowski, and Crime Stories co-host Alan Duke. Investigators still don't know why a SUV filled with members of a Washington State family plunged off a California cliff on March 26, or how many of the Hart family's 6 adopted children were inside. Grace sorts through the evidence with psycho analyst Dr. Bethany Marshall, lawyer Anne Bremner, Juvenile Judge Ashley Willcott, and reporter Ninette Sosa. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The murders of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom shocked Tennessee in 2007, leading to the conviction and life prison sentences of 4 people. But now a 5th person has been indicted. Nancy Grace looks at the new charges against Eric Boyd. She is joined by lawyer Anne Bremner, private investigator Vincent Hill, psychologist Caryn Stark, Juvenile Judge Ashley Willcott, and reporter Pamela Furr. Grace also digs into the case against an Arizona mom arrested after allegedly feeding her toddler mac and cheese laced with cannabis butter. Addiction expert Dr. William Morrone and lawyer & psychologist Dr. Brian Russell join the discussion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search of little Lucas Hernandez, who disappeared from his Kansas home, has been going on for almost two months. Nancy Grace updates the case of the missing 5-year-old boy and the charges against his step mom Emily Glass. Grace is joined by Klaas Kids founder and victims' advocate Marc Klaas, lawyer and psychologist Dr. Brian Russell -- host of Investigation Discovery's "Fatal Vows" series, Atlanta juvenile judge Ashley Willcott, and Crime Stories contributing reporter Chuck Roberts. Nancy also discusses the Chandra Levy case, which is the topic of this week's "Grace vs. Abrams" show on A&E. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People find love in strange places, but falling for a convicted killer serving a life prison sentence is perhaps the strangest. Nancy Grace looks at Jodi Arias's prison romances and the marriages of Charles Manson, the Menendez brothers and other killers. She is joined by forensics expert Karen Smith, New York psychologist Caryn Stark and RadarOnline.com reporter Alexis Tereszcuk Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A missing autistic boy is presumed dead and his parents are behind bars. Nancy Grace looks at the disappearance of 5-year-old Joe Clyde Daniels. She's joined by Klass Kids Foundation founder Marc Klass, lawyer Robin Ficker, lawyer & psychologist Dr. Brian Russell, Cold Case Research Institute director Sheryl McCollum, juvenile judge Ashley Willcott, and reporter Pamela Furr. Who hasn't ever had their smart phones make calls while stuffed in a pocket? A "butt dial" to his boss cost James Stephens his job. Stephens tells Grace what happened when his boss listened in to a private conversation in which his wife gave her unflattering opinion of him. His wife, Gina Stephens, and the couple's lawyer, David Guldenschuh, are also in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josephine Funes Wentzal is "a mother you don't want to mess with," according to the San Diego prosecutor who is investigating the strangulation murder of 30-year-old Krystal Mitchell. Wentzal, a former homicide investigator is leading the way in searching for Raymond McLeod, an ex-Marine who allegedly fled to Central America after killing Mitchell. Nancy Grace help's Wentzel get the word out to the world about the fugitve McLeod in this episode, along with Seattle lawyer Anne Bremner, private investigator Vincent Hill, York psychologist Caryn Stark, juvenile Judge Ashley Willcott, and Crime Stories co-host Alan Duke. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois cop Drew Peterson is still behind bars for the murder of his third wife, but his 4th wife Stacy Peterson is still missing. The mystery is the focus of the newest episode of Nancy Grace's A&E show “Grace vs. Abrams” and this episode. Nancy digs into the case with Drew Peterson's former lawyer Joel Brodsky, Cold Case Research Institute director Sheryl McCollum, psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael, and reporter Robyn Walensky. Grace also updates the Penn State frat hazing case with lawyer Troy Slaten, prosecutor Wendy Patrick, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, psychologist Dr. Tiffany Sanders and reporter John Lemley. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a would-be North Carolina pastor, called 911 he explained that he had taken a strong cough medicine before falling asleep only to wake up to find his wife stabbed to death. While Matthew Phelps may hope the cough syrup defense might save him from a murder conviction, police say the 26-year-old was obsessed with "American Psycho," a movie about a serial killer. Nancy Grace digs into the case with medical examiner Dr. William Morrone, criminal defense lawyer Mickey Sherman, psychotherapist Lauren Howard, and reporter John Lemley. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The young brother -- Andrew, 9, Alexander, 7, and Tanner, 5 -- vanished from Morenci, Michigan, while celebrating Thanksgiving with their father John Skelton. The father has never been charged with murder in connection to the boys’ disappearance, but he is serving 10 to 15 years in prison after pleading no contest to unlawful imprisonment in Sept. 2011. Nancy Grace explores the latest in the case with Sandra Ali and Jeremy Allen, who are covering the Skelton brothers' case for Detroit's WDIV-TV, psychologist Caryn Stark, and Cold Case Research Institute director Sheryl McCollum. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethan Couch -- known as the 'Affluenza' teen in the wake of his DUI crash that killed four people -- walked out of jail Monday after serving nearly two years for violating probation. Now 20, Couch must stay out of trouble for another six years of probation. Nancy Grace discusses his case along with other "killer kids" cases in this episode. Grace is joined by lawyer Troy Slaten, prosecutor Wendy Patrick, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman, private Investigator Vincent Hill and RadarOnline reporter Alexis Tereszcuk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The murder of Sister Cathy Cesnick in 1969 is still an intriguing and unsolved mystery after almost a half century. The 26-year-old was a teacher at Archbishop Keough High School when she disappeared. Did this Catholic nun know too much about dark secrets of sexual abuse of students? Nancy Grace explores the "The Keepers" mystery in this episode, along with Gemma Hoskins -- known as "Grandma Nancy Drew" for her determination to find answers in this case, private investigator Shane Waters, psychologist Cary Stark, and reporter John Lemley. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Casey Anthony trial is one of the most sensational cases of this century and it's the first to be debated by Nancy Grace and Dan Abrams in their new A&E TV show. Grace assembles a panel of Anthony experts for this episode to talk about Tot Mom, including lawyer Troy Slaten, child welfare law expert Ashley Willcott, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum, WSB Radio reporter Robyn Walensky and WFLA-TV reporter Meredyth Censullo. Nancy is also joined by Kenner, Louisiana, Police Lt. Brian McGregor to explore a scary attack in a Walmart. A man armed with a machete tried to kidnap 2 children at the checkout line, but a determined mom and brave store workers stopped him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Texas man plotted to have his ex-girlfriend and his new girlfriend's husband kidnapped and killed, but Leon Jacob chose a "hit man" who was an undercover cop. Instead, police staged the pretend kidnapping of Meghan Verikas and murder of Mack McDaniel in a sting. Nancy Grace looks at the case with psycho analyst Dr. Bethany Marshall and lawyer Jason Oshins. Nancy also questions how police and hospital officials handled a custody dispute over a Miami newborn. They allowed Miccosukee Tribe rep to take the infant from her mom soon after birth based on a questionable warrant issued by a tribal court. Lawyer & psychologist, Dr. Brian Russell, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, and reporter Paul Chamber join the discussion. They also hear the plea of a pregnant widow for help in finding whoever dropped a boulder on her car, killing her husband. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prominent Atlanta lawyer Tex McIver is on trial for the fatal shooting of his wife, wealthy businesswoman Diane McIver. Fulton County prosecutors contend that the husband meant to kill his wife, but the defense argues that the revolved accidentally fired while he was asleep in the back seat of their SUV. Nancy Grace discusses the ongoing trial with private investigator Vincent Hill and lawyer and psychologist Dr. Brian Russell, host of Investigation Discovery’s Fatal Vows series. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Testimony in the trial of the wife of Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen is nearing conclusion. Mateen killed 49 people in his assault on the Orlando, Florida, club in June 2016. Noor Salman, 31, is accused of obstruction of justice and aiding and abetting her husband and providing material support to a foreign terrorism organization. Nancy Grace looks at the trial with lawyer Jason Oshins and psycho analyst Dr. Bethany Marshall. Also, the trial of Brooke Skylar Richardson, the teen accused of killing her newborn and burning her body in her family's backyard, is set to begin April 16. Nancy updates the case with investigator Sheryl McCollum, psychologist Caryn Stark, Juvenile Judge Ashley Willcott, and reporter John Lemley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for little Lucas Hernandez continues while stepmom Emily Glass remains in jail on child endangerment charges. Lucas, 5, went missing from his Wichita home in February. Nancy Grace discusses the latest in the case with Kim Martin, whose Missing Pieces Network is helping his family find answers, forensics expert Karen Smith, Juvenile Judge Ashley Willcott, New York psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael, and reporter Chuck Roberts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.