Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

A North Carolina repeat offender arrested in Florida for allegedly stabbing a pregnant mom with a steak knife, in what police are calling a random attack. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson under fire for comment that the city must stop “assaults on immigrants,” the same day college freshman Sheridan Gorman buried, shot dead by Venezuelan national, Jose Medina-Medina on March 19th. Sydney Sumner reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Hillyard, co-owner of Farley's Coffee with husband, Chris, has not been seen since Wednesday, March 25th, the Oakland community praying for her safe return.  Oakland, California police initially release information that Amy last seen near her home in the Cleveland Heights neighborhood around 2 pm, but surveillance footage places her near Dimond Park, about two miles away, at 4:30 pm that afternoon. Searches of the park have not revealed new leads. Amy is considered "at-risk" due to an undisclosed medical condition. She is described as 5'4", 120 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes, last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers with a black stripe.  Anyone with information asked to call 911 or Oakland Police at 510-238-3641.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Jo-Anna Nieves - Criminal Defense Attorney and Founder of The Nieves Law Firm; Instagram, Facebook and X: nieveslawfirm, YouTube and TikTok: thenieveslawfirm Brian Fitzgibbons – VP of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, Kingsman Philanthropic’s 2022 rescue missions of women and children in Ukraine, Iraq War Veteranide_security Dr. Rachel Toles - Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Author, “Inventing the Psychopath: How a Convenient Myth Makes the World More Dangerous,” coming 2027, Instagram and YouTube: TolzHaus, Facebook: Dr Rachel Toles Dave Mack - Crime Stories Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New York City man is indicted for murder after a random subway shove killed an 83-year-old veteran who hit his head never regained consciousness. Several soldiers are suspended in Tennessee after U.S. Army attack helicopters flew low over a No Kings protest and then maneuvered near Kid Rock’s home. A Colorado sheriff resigns and other officers are indicted after a grand jury indictment details mishandled human remains and alleged excessive force inside a small rural department. A string of armed robberies is targeting Pokémon card sellers in Illinois, where a gunman uses online listings to lure victims and steal high-value cards at gunpoint at meetups. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly-released video shows Bryan Kohberger getting his license plates replaced at a Washington DMV office days after killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. On November 18, 2022, just five days after the murders, Kohberger is seen on the surveillance footage at a Department of Motor Vehicles building in Pullman. During the visit, a DMV worker told Kohberger that the area appears safer than San Francisco, which is where she is from. The employee commented, “I like how small, quiet and I would say safe. But the whole Moscow thing, kinda makes it feel a little less,” before Kohberger said, “Yeah,” and nodded his head in agreement. Notably, Kohberger was later filmed filling out paperwork while wearing black gloves. Kohberger, who requested non-specialty plates, told the DMV worker that he was a Ph.D. student at Washington State University, where he studied criminology. Joining Nancy Grace today: Philip Dubé - Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law; Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" X @JoScottForensic Germania Rodriguez Poleo - Independent Journalist, X: @iamGermania Dave Mack - 'Crime Stories' Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh look at the unsolved killing of civil rights marcher William Moore in Alabama Prosecutor withdraws vehicular homicide charge against teenager in prank-linked teacher death Search for shooting suspect delays spectator entry at the Players Championship New York extortion case alleges $500,000 demand involving pardon lobbyist and suspected intermediary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gory body cam footage released of Arielle Konig being helps down the O'ahu's Pali Puka trail after being smashed in the head by a rock. It's part of the attempted murder trial of Maui anesthesiologist, Dr. Gerhardt Konig.  Each side is describing O'ahu's Pali Puka trail, but have different stories of what happened there almost exactly a year ago. Arielle says her husband dragged her toward the cliff’s edge, attempted to inject her with “an unknown substance” using a syringe, and hit her “repeatedly on the head” with a rock.  Konig claims he was NOT trying to kill his wife, and acted in self-defense after Arielle attacked him when he threatened to expose an alleged affair with a married co-worker. Jurors hear a witness's 911 call, and watch that body camera footage from a responding officer.  Arielle's brutal injuries visible as blood pours from her head wounds.  Konig's adult son is expected to testify about a video call his father made after the attack that prosecutors are calling a confession. Joining Nancy Grace today:  Eric Faddis - Partner at Varner Faddis Elite Legal, Former Felony Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorney; Instagram: @e_fad @varnerfaddis; TikTok: @varnerfaddis Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive Dan Murphy - Former NYPD Detective-Sergeant, Co-Host of "Gold Shields" Podcast, and Author: “Workplace Safety: Establishing an Effective Violence Prevention Program” Dr. Kendall Crowns -  Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue," and Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) Alexis Tereszcuk - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiger Woods arrested again after rolling his vehicle during a two-car crash. According to police, Woods was attempting to pass a truck in front of him on a two-lane road in Jupiter Island, Florida, but Wood’s Range Rover clipped the back of the truck. No other vehicles were involved.  Wood was able to crawl out of the passenger side window. Officers on the scene administered a breathalyzer test, with Woods blowing zero, negative for alcohol. Officers still suspected Woods was impaired, saying the golf legend appeared “lethargic.” He then refused a urine test. Woods was then taken into custody. Woods is now charged with a DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. Joining Nancy Grace today: Troy Slaten  -Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers -  certified 'Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor,' Candidate for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, on the June 2nd ballot,  Twitter @TroySlaten  Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured on Peacock and Bravo, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive Dr. Kendall Crowns  - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) Rob Shuter - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, author of newly released novel “It Started With A Whisper,”   robshuter.substack.com, former publicist of Sean Combs, IG: @naughtygossip Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woods was operating a Land Rover when he collided with a pickup truck that was towing a small trailer, The impact caused Woods’ vehicle to tip over onto its side.  A mother from Wisconsin, tragically discovered fatally stabbed earlier this month, had been deceased for several days before authorities found her body, according to reports. She had been stabbed more than 100 times.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, a neighbor speaks out about late night activity that disturbed his normally docile dogs, possibly indicating the time where the kidnapping took place. Could the dog agitation be caused by a jammer frequency? We have learned that the home's back door was propped open and blood also found inside. Does this mean there were more participants than "porch guy."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caleb Flynn, 39, a former contestant on "American Idol," has been charged with aggravated murder and a series of additional offenses following the alleged killing of his wife, Ashley Flynn, at their Ohio home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for Nancy Guthrie continues as speculation turns to a barking dog. Could that be an indication of when Nancy was taken from her home?  A neighbor joins Nancy Grace, describing how his usually docile dogs alerted in the middle of the night.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Jeff Lamie - Neighbor Todd G. Shipley, CFE, CFCE - Cyber Crime Expert, Former Detective Sargent with the Reno, Nevada Police Dept., and Author: “Investigating Internet Crimes: An Introduction to Solving Crimes in Cyberspace;" X: @webcase Brian Fitzgibbons – Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq Wat Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" X @JoScottForensic Jeff Martin  - Certified Digital Forensics Expert with over 20 years of experience, specializing in Cell Phone Forensics, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, and more; Faculty Instructor at Davenport University (develops and delivers Cybersecurity and Digital Forensic curriculum); LinkedIn: Jeff-Martin-CFCE, Facebook: JeffreyMichaelMartin, Instagram: JefMarts Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savannah Guthrie opens up to her friend and co-worker Hoda Kobt about the ordeal the family has leaved with since  Nancy Guthrie went missing.  Savannah reveals how she learned her mother was missing, giving details previously undisclosed that the home's back door was propped open and Nancy was shoeless when she was taken.    Savannah says her brother, Camron, thought right away that their mother had been “kidnapped for ransom.”  At that point, Savannah worried she was the cause.  If you know or think you know anything about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance:  FBI Tip Line: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or online at tips.fbi.gov. PCSD Tip Line: 520-351-4900. Anonymous Tips: 88-CRIME (520-882-7463) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is killer dad Chris Watts using old-time religion to lure women while he is behind bars?  Multiple women writing to Watts,  sending him love letters and money through the mail overloading his commissary.  Wife, Shanann Watts, was found buried in a shallow grave. Shanann was buried face down, wrapped in a sheet, with Nico between her legs, birthing him postmortem. in a shallow grave. Watts said he buried her face down and away from the girls to punish her. Bella and Celeste were inside of an oil tank, and about 50 feet away.  Today Nancy speak with Cherylyn Cadle, author of best-selling book, "Murders of Christopher Watts."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 A convicted "armed & dangerous" Ohio child killer is caught boozing it up with Spring breakers after fleeing parole for infant son's death.  "The gun or the belt?!": A twisted mom is cuffed after forcing her kids to choose their own brutal punishment as her boyfriend watched & laughed. Plus, a buffet brawl ends with a diner forked. Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Autopsies for Spencer and Monique Tepe  show a much different scene of the murders than previously thought.  Early reports indicated Monique was shot once in the chest, and Spencer was shot more than once, with three shell casings found at the scene. In fact, the killer unloaded a full clip, 16 rounds, and both were shot in the head: Monique in her right cheek, and Spencer in his left ear. A total of 16 gunshot wounds are discovered. A standard magazine for a handgun holds 15 to 17 rounds, depending on the size of the bullet. Spencer and Monique likely died within "seconds to minutes" of being shot. The injuries suffered and the trajectories of bullets indicate some movement by Spencer and Monique; the range of fire is indeterminate, and there is no way to tell in which order the injuries are inflicted. Michael McKee, 39, arrested in the murders of his ex-wife and her new husband, is being held without bond in the Franklin County Jail. He pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary. According to a newly unsealed affidavit, witnesses claimed McKee was abusive during his marriage to Monique and had threatened to kill her. Court documents indicate McKee had previously visited the couple's home on Dec. 6, 2025, while they were away. McKee, a vascular surgeon from Illinois, drove 900 miles to commit the murders. He was tracked through surveillance video, which showed a silver SUV. Police also reportedly found multiple weapons in his Chicago-area condo, with one being  connected to the crime scene. McKee faces a minimum of life in prison with parole eligibility after 32 years if convicted.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teen sex hostage is finally freed after her missing person posters go viral. The monster who held her captive for 10-days reportedly freaked when he saw her face in the headlines. A Nana is dead, gunned down by her own grandson who was angry she was cutting off his allowance. Plus, a nightcap ends with a dare & a bang. Jennifer Gould reports.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 2020 email seems to indicate Jeffrey Epstein’s death was investigated as a murder long after it was publicly called a suicide. An Assistant U.S. Attorney from the Eastern District of New York sends an email to a redacted recipient, hoping to obtain a confidentiality agreement made with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in connection with the investigation of Epstein’s murder. The public was also shocked by a draft announcement of Epstein’s death—dated August 9th, 2019, the day BEFORE Epstein’s body was discovered. The DOJ claims the date is simply a typo. Mark Epstein, the financier's brother, says there is now no doubt. Joining Nancy Grace today: Mark Epstein  -  brother Andrea Lewis  -  Partner at Searcy Law in Pam Beach, Florida, Former Felony Prosecutor at Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office, President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, website: searcylaw.com Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  Dr. DeWayne Hendrix -former warden at the MDC in Brooklyn, also served as a warden in Sheridan, Oregon, former senior warden with the US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Founder and President of A New Daylight Foundation, Author: "Who Are You?  See It Say It and Seize It," website: newdaylightfoundation.com, @anewdaylight (IG)  @drdewaynehendrix (LinkedIn)  @anewdaylight (X-Twitter)   Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) Susan Hendricks -  Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi", IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks  Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quadruple amputee professional cornhole player from Maryland is charged with murder after a shooting inside a car. An eight-year-old Kansas girl fights off an abductor and leads police right to the bad guy. A Washington woman refuses put down the kitten as she's placed under arrest. Organized crime rings have a new target: LEGO. Drew Nelson reportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 25-year-old Venezuelan man stands accused of fatally shooting Sheridan Gorman, a Loyola University freshman. The 18-year-old was walking with friends near campus, reportedly hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.  Near the pier at Tobey Prinz Beach, a man wearing a mask and dressed in all black clothing, ambushed the group. As they ran, Jose Medina, 25, opened fire. Gorman was shot in the back. Using surveillance video, police tracked Medina, who was arrested at his apartment just blocks from the scene. Officers allegedly found clothing and a 40-caliber handgun matching shell casings found at the scene. Chicago Police say the shooting appears to have been random.   Medina is facing felony charges of first-degree murder and aggravated use of a firearm.  Joining Nancy Grace today:  Greg Morse - Criminal Defense Attorney of Morse Legal, Author of “The Untested” found on Amazon; website: morselegal.com  Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter  - Clinical Psychologist Specializing in Psychological Evaluations and Risk Assessments for Individuals Involved in the Criminal Justice System, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addition,” and “Aftershock: How Past Event Shake Up Your Life Today”, and Producer of “Utter Nonsense,” a documentary of exploration of addition and severe mental illness, available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video; Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter   Dan Corsentino - Former Police Chief, Former Sheriff, Served on US Homeland Security Senior Advisory Board, Private Investigator Dr. Thomas Coyne - Chief Medical Examiner, District 2 Medical Examiner's Office, State of Florida; Forensic Pathologist, Toxicologist, Neuropathologist; X: @DrTMCoyne   Sydney Sumner -  Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man who spent more than 30 years searching for his missing mother has finally learned what happened to her. In Alabama, a long-running and deeply emotional murder case involving a college student has reached another milestone. In Utah, a jury has delivered a guilty verdict in a case that prosecutors say involved deception, financial motives, and a fatal dose of poison. And in Arkansas, the Duggar family under more fire, Joseph following in Josh's footsteps. Sydney Sumner reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The attempted murder trial of Maui anesthesiologist, Dr. Gerhardt Konig, is underway in Honolulu. Each side is describing O'ahu's Pali Puka trail, but have different stories of what happened there almost exactly a year ago. Arielle says her husband dragged her toward the cliff’s edge, attempted to inject her with “an unknown substance” using a syringe, and hit her “repeatedly on the head” with a rock. Konig claims he was NOT trying to kill his wife, and acted in self-defense after Arielle attacked him when he threatened to expose an alleged affair with a married co-worker. Jurors hear a witness's 911 call, watch body-worn camera footage from a responding officer, and see photos of Arielle's brutal injuries. Konig's adult son is expected to testify about a video call his father made after the attack that prosecutors are calling a confession. Arielle Konig is expected to take the stand against her husband next week. Joining Nancy Grace today: Troy Slaten - Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers; X @TroySlaten Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive Bill Hernandez - Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Detective in Napa Police Department Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast, "Mayhem in the Morgue," and Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) Alexis Tereszcuk - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' Sydney Sumner - Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have released a heartfelt message to the community of Tucson, Arizona, expressing their gratitude for the support during the ongoing search for their mother, Nancy Guthrie. Authorities discovered fentanyl hidden within Barbie doll packages sold at a discount retailer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Guthrie missing, the investigation now into it's seventh week. The $1 million reward remains active despite no arrests or significant leads. The FBI is revisiting Guthrie's neighborhood, looking into the contractors and crews working on homes under construction in the area.  Join Nancy and her panel of experts for the latest.  If you have information, it can be reported anonymously to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or online at tips.fbi.gov. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of deaths, including the deaths of children. If you’re sensitive to this topic, this episode may not be for you.   Choking is fast, quiet, and more common than most people think. In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns explains what happens when the airway is fully obstructed, why panic and oxygen loss escalate in seconds, and how irreversible brain injury can follow within minutes. Through a series of cases, he shows how choking deaths present across age groups: swallowing problems in the elderly, intoxication and unpredictable behaviors in adults, and everyday household hazards in children. From pica-related obstructions to foreign-body ingestion and a devastating battery case with delayed, catastrophic injury, Dr. Crowns ties the forensic details to the real-world patterns that show up again and again in preventable deaths. Highlights • (0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns • (0:30) Grapes of Death: prevalence, risk groups, and who's most at risk • (1:00) Choking physiology: complete obstruction and the fast countdown to unconsciousness • (2:00) Heimlich maneuver basics and why it works • (4:00) Café coronary syndrome: the misread emergency that can cost a life • (5:15) Case 1: a 22-year-old, trashed room, and injuries that don’t match a fight • (7:30) Adult risk factors: impaired gag reflex, talking while eating, and certain mental health conditions • (7:45) Case 2: pica, latex gloves, and fatal choking • (9:45) Diagnostic criteria and patterns: the obsession, sensory pull, and short-term relief • (11:15) Case 3: ballpoint pen ingestion, bowel perforation, peritonitis, and sepsis • (12:30) Pediatric choking: the biggest hazards and why the youngest kids are most vulnerable • (13:45) How kids’ airways are different: size, shape, larger tongue proportion, and a floppier epiglottis • (14:00) Case 4: a 5-month-old, a missed item on the floor, and a cherry blocking the airway • (15:45) Case 5: swallowed battery, delayed symptoms, burns, erosions, and fistulas into major vessels • (18:15) Closing: prevention, awareness, and why messaging can save lives About the Host: Dr. Kendall Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally recognized forensic pathologist. He has led death investigations in Travis County, Fort Worth, Chicago, and Kansas. Over his career, he has performed thousands of autopsies and testified in court hundreds of times as an expert witness. A frequent contributor to Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, Dr. Crowns brings unparalleled insight into the strange, grisly, and sometimes absurd realities of forensic pathology. About the Show Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners inside the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable world of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each episode delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom. Expect gallows humor, hard truths, and unforgettable investigations. Connect and Learn More Learn more about Dr. Kendall Crowns on Linkedin. Catch him regularly on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace and follow Mayhem in the Morgue where you get your podcasts. If you liked this episode, don’t keep it to yourself—follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's some of our top stories this week: A former captain with California’s wildfire management agency switches to guilty plea in murders of his girlfriend and her second grader son last year to avoid death penalty.  A second Duggar son now in custody charged with lewd and lascivious conduct related to unlawful sexual interactions with a minor. In Georgia, a longtime grocery store manager says he was fired after stepping in to protect an elderly co-worker from shoplifters and suffering a head injury during the attack. A cancer-stricken comic travels 3,000 miles on a murder mission. Although he misses his first target - he guns down & kills his 2nd and then cops say, turned the weapon on himself.    Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Guthrie missing, the investigation now into it's seventh week. The $1 million reward remains active despite no arrests or significant leads. The FBI is actively examining a "mixed" DNA sample and a home near in which residents moved out when Guthrie went missing. In the meantime, due to pressure regarding the handling of this case, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is facing a recall effort. Join Nancy and her panel of experts for the latest.  If you have information, it can be reported anonymously to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or online at tips.fbi.gov. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Kinsey, a forensic investigator who testified for the prosecution in the 2023 Murdaugh murder trial, is now independently investigating death of Stephen Smith. He says he believes key opportunities were missed early in the 2015 case. Discovery of Stephen's body reported to 911. He suffered a 7½-inch skull fracture. Smith's death was initially investigated as a hit-and-run but investigators say the evidence did not support that as a cause of death. The body of Stephen Smith has now been exhumed, autopsied and reinterred.    Joining Nancy Grace Today: Eric Bland- Attorney for Sandy Smith & Gloria Satterfield’s Sons- Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law, and Co-host of ‘Cup of Justice’ Podcast; X: @TheEricBland Dr. Carla Manly- Clinical Psychologist and Author: “Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships & Love Fearlessly" Dr. Kenny Kinsey - Kenny Kinsey & Associates LLC (forensic expert in Murdaugh murder trial), Orangeburg County Chief Deputy, Crime Scene Reconstruction Expert, and Former SLED Special Agent; X: @DrKennethKinsey Dr. Michelle DuPre- Forensic Consultant, Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide" Jennifer Wood - Director of Research at FITSNews.com; X: @IndyJenn_  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police in Texas are seeking tips in connection with the disappearance of Nicole “Nikki” Winder, who hasn’t been seen since late February. Winder, 53, was last seen February 25, at around 3 p.m., leaving her place of employment in Bryan. Police located her 2025 white Chevrolet truck on an oil pad site just after 4 p.m., February 25, off FM 974, north of Highway 21, after it had been torched. An additional image captured on the same day showed an ATV in the area between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Authorities are hoping the public can help identify the owner. Anyone with information is asked to call the Brazos County Sheriff's Office at (979) 361-4900.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Oregon father allegedly admitted on Sunday to killing his 11-month-old son after falsely reporting him missing. The suspect in the murder of a 87-year-old Alaska man found dead in the woods not far away a day later. A 92-year-old millionaire developer was found dead and decomposing in a swanky beach home in California’s Hermosa Beach last week, and a suspect was arrested after a seven-hour standoff. A California woman and her boyfriend charged with 27 counts of torture and child abuse related to their treatment of the woman’s 11-year-old niece that included dragging her around on a dog leash. Sydney Sumner reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amie Owens, 46,  has been missing for nearly a year, and her children are begging for help in finding her. Family says the last contact with Amie was over text. Her daughter pleads for information on Amie's location and who she was with. Owens replied, "I'm staying with Jeff in Kentucky." The family does not know Jeff and have no last name for which to search.   Joining Nancy Grace today: Robin Hunter - Daughter  Kayla Johnson - Daughter-in-Law  Jacki Hurtt - Daughter-in-Law  Brian Fitzgibbons – Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq War Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security Dr. Janie Lacy - Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of "How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness," and Host of “Let’s Talk About It with Janie Lacy” Podcast on YouTube; Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy Sydney Sumner - Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pervert on drugs bursts into a woman's home yelling "Honey I'm home," before trying to rape the woman while clutching her 10mo old infant. That was the last in a series of assaults the career criminal conducted that day.  A teen mom is caught filming an upbeat TikTok dance video, while her bashed up baby was dying in the hospital from head trauma. Plus, a tot blows the whistle on mom's harrowing heist. Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fourteen-year-old Emily Pike vanishes after sneaking away from a Mesa, Arizona, group home, where she lives. When she does not return, Mesa police are contacted, and she is reported missing. Her mother is not informed until Pike has been missing for a week. Police say the group home must notify her case manager, who would then contact her family or tribe. Authorities post her picture on social media, print flyers, and alert the media that Emily Pike is missing and may have run away. Nearly a month after Pike disappears, the Gila County Sheriff’s Office reports that searchers found the remains of an unidentified female in a wooded area near U.S. 60, about 20 miles northeast of Globe, Arizona. The remains are difficult to identify but appear to belong to a missing Native American girl. Within 24 hours, authorities confirm the remains are those of 14-year-old Emily Pike. The Gila County Sheriff’s Office reports that detectives found the head and torso in large contractor trash bags, while the legs were in separate bags. Investigators search the area but do not find the arms and hands. This information, intended for law enforcement only, is inadvertently shared with friends and family without warning. A preliminary autopsy report notes visible trauma to Pike’s face and head. Authorities do not find clothing, jewelry, or identification with the remains. Investigators believe someone killed Pike elsewhere before dumping her dismembered remains. Her arms and hands remain missing. The sheriff’s office says investigators recovered surveillance footage from Mesa, where Emily was last seen alive, but have not found footage from the rural area where her remains were discovered. Officials urge anyone with information to come forward. A $200,000 reward is available for information leading to Pike’s killer. Joining Nancy Grace today:  Allred Pike Jr.  -  Uncle to Emily  Mary Kim Titla  - Executive Director of UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth Inc.), Native American Youth advocate for over 30 years, Former TV News Broadcaster and First Native American TV Journalist in Arizona; Instagram @marykimtitla, X @MKTitla Dr. John Delatorre -  Licensed Psychologist and Mediator (specializing in forensic psychology); Psychological Consultant to Project Absentis: a nonprofit organization that searches for missing persons; X, IG, and TikTok - @drjohndelatorre Jon Buehler - Former Detective for Modesto Police Department, California; Lead Detective in the Scott Peterson Case Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) Susan Hendricks - Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi;" IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Hello Kitty sticker helps police track down a Tucson man now accused of opening fire during a road rage incident that left two teenage girls wounded. A two-month-old baby is dead and her mother is fighting for her life after a private ambulance crash in Philadelphia that police say may involve a family member driving under the influence. A massive international crackdown in Thailand is exposing industrial-scale scam centers that use thousands of phones to target Americans for fraud. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State authorities are searching a ranch once owned by Jeffrey Epstein, looking for the bodies of two young girls. Allegations have been made that Epstein may have used Zorro ranch for sexual abuse and sex trafficking of young women. Ten individuals, women, and young girls have come forward saying they were groomed at the ranch, and despite those allegations, the property was never searched while Epstein was alive. A 2019 email reportedly written by an anonymous "former Zorro ranch staffer," forwarded to the FBI, claims at least two victims were buried on the property, accidentally killed while strangled during “rough, fetish” sex. Also, as part of the "truth commission," authorities are investigating claims of medical experimentation on Zorro Ranch. Victims say they were “drugged” and woke up around medical equipment, and told “sex organs and sperm” were “harvested from their bodies.” Epstein is said to have been obsessed with "transhumanism," the science of improving the human population with genetic engineering. Some claim Epstein openly discussed plans to produce his own enhanced bloodline, using the 7,500-acre ranch as a base to inseminate women. Joining Nancy Grace today:  Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn's Warriors (an organization committed to ending human trafficking and sexual exploitation), Host of Lynn's Warriors on YouTube; X: @lynns_warriors, YouTube: @LynnsWarriors Dr. DeWayne Hendrix  -  Former Warden at the MDC in Brooklyn (also served as a warden in Sheridan, Oregon), Former Senior Warden with the US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Founder and President of A New Daylight Foundation, Author: "Who Are You? See it Say it and Seize it;" @anewdaylight (IG)  @drdewaynehendrix (LinkedIn)  @anewdaylight (X-Twitter)  Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cold case murder of civil rights activist William Moore, who walked alone into Alabama for equality Prosecutor drops vehicular homicide charge against teen in teacher’s prank-related death Manhunt for shooting suspect delays gate openings at the Players Championship New York extortion case centers on pardon lobbyist, $500,000 demand, and alleged “enforcer” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More images from Nancy Guthrie's home cameras have been recovered by the FBI as the search for the 84-year-old grandmother continues. Those images are thumbnail images from the motion-activated cameras, pointed at the backyard, side yard and swimming pool.  Disappointing though, is that the cameras did not capture footage from the night of the abduction record, nor did it record anything suspicious, reportedly. Law enforcement has tracked down thousands of leads, as the increase in the reward was announced. Several people have been detained, but none lead to actionable information about Nancy Guthrie.   If you have information on the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov with any information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Washington, two young parents are facing serious murder charges following the tragic death of their newborn baby.  A request for a welfare check by a resident of West Virginia led to the tragic discovery of a body concealed beneath a blanket on a porch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jurors heard explosive testimony about alleged drugging and humiliating encounters during the trial of twins Oren and Alon Alexander and their older brother Tal. The defense maintained the brothers innocence throughout. Oren and Alon Alexander, and brother Tal, faced an original 12-count indictment for sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. Some counts were dropped. Now, the jury returns a guilty verdict. They face life in prison.  The three brothers come from a high-profile real estate background. Tal and Oren brokered a $47 million deal for their father in 2012 and a $240 million Manhattan condo sale in 2019. Alon attended law school before joining the family's private security company, Kent Security. Each brother has been accused of forcible rape by at least 10 women. All three are indicted on federal sex trafficking charges, while Oren and Alon also face sexual battery charges in Florida. The Alexanders have denied the allegations in civil cases, with their representatives suggesting the accusers are attempting to extort them. Court documents detail accounts from alleged victims. "Victim-1" claims she was raped by Tal Alexander and other men in 2021 at a home in the Hamptons. She says she felt unwell after drinking a glass of wine, then recalled Tal holding her down as another man entered the room. She later woke up in a separate room, where a camcorder was set up. Another alleged victim, referred to as "Victim-2," told investigators that Oren raped her. She says Oren gave her a cocktail, after which she felt strange and struggled to walk. Alon then took her to a bedroom to lie down. She recalls waking up to find Oren in the room. He allegedly pulled down her bathing suit and raped her while she was "physically impaired and could not move."  Joining Nancy Grace today: Neama Rahmani – Former Federal Prosecutor-turned-Trial Attorney; Author: “Harvard to Hashtag;” INSTAGRAM: @Neamarahmani/ X: @NeamaRahmani Caryn L. Stark – Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych/FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice Bill Daly – Former FBI Investigator and Forensic Photography, Security Expert Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn’s Warriors, Host of Lynn’s Warriors on YouTube;  X: @lynns_warriors Youtube: @LynnsWarriors Christina Aguayo – National News Anchor, Salem News Channel; Facebook: @ChristinaAguayoNews, Instagram: @Christina.AguayoNew See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a tale of two sisters, Karen and Debra. Karen is loving, responsible, and well-liked by all who know her. She lived with and cared for her parents until they lost their battles with Alzheimer's and cancer. Karen also took care of her finances and was financially well-off for retirement. Debra was gone for decades, living several states away in Louisiana. She never held a steady job and never had any money. When their parents died, Debra moved back to Florida, with no money and no place to stay, and Karen let her sister move into her home. Karen ends up wrapped in a trash bag, dumped in a hole in her backyard, a bullet in her chest. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dig into the story.   Transcribe Highlights 00:00.15 Introduction  02:10.97 Victim loves working in her yard 05:06.55 Two sisters, Karen and Debra 08:25.53 Debra comes back after parents die 12:14.34 Perp keeping victim close after death 16:55.11 Seeing a hole in the yard 20:57.88 Odor of decomposing body 25:33.91 Bad smell doesn't mean something is there 29:48.57 Very careful digging to not miss anything 35:07.70 Everything goes to the lab 40:27.15 Karen has one GSW to the chest 44:43.54 Debra claims she is "blameless" 45:28.45 ConclusionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's some of our top stories this week: An Alabama teen steps up when father allegedly tries to hurt a woman in their home.  A nurse's birthday surprise for his married mistress, turns into a bloodbath.  A nine-year-old Detroit student says a substitute teacher hit him and ordered other children to attack him inside a classroom on the city’s west side, leaving him injured and afraid to return to school. Missing NC teen found in car with 37‑year‑old man during traffic stop. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie remains active and ongoing. Forty-two days have passed since the grandmother was last seen, with officials still pursuing leads and analyzing DNA evidence. So far, though, no specific suspects or persons of interest have been publicly named. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has scaled back some efforts, such as the use of cadaver dogs, but Sheriff Nanos says they will be brought back in if necessary. The family is offering a $1 million reward. The FBI is seeking tips regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and urges the public to call 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit information online at tips.fbi.gov.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon O'Connor throws wild parties for her teenage sons at their Los Gatos, California mansion. O'Connor pressures teens as young as 13 to binge drink, smoke marijuana, and perform sex acts with each other, 'consensual' or not, while she watches. O'Connor keeps the parties a secret from other parents and her own husband, even continuing them at a new address in Idaho. O'Connor now awaits sentencing after being convicted on many of the 39 felony charges, including child endangerment and sexual battery. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Sam Dordulian - Sexual Assault Attorney, Former Los Angeles County Sex Crimes Prosecutor, and Founder of Dordulian Law Group; X @DordulianLaw  Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Atlanta, Ga.; Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women; Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University; Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital; Voted My Buckhead’s Best Psychiatric Practice of 2022 Michael Bock - Former NYPD Sergeant Detective Squad Supervisor of Special Victims, Owner of ‘First Rate Investigations (that specializes in adult survivors and child survivor civil cases); X:@F_R_Consulting Anna Sonoda - Child Grooming Expert, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Author: “Duck Duck Groom: Understanding How a Child Becomes a Target”  Drew Penner - Reporter at the Los Gatan Newspaper; X: @losgatan  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversations that keep the Nancy Guthrie investigation alive! Is the damaged utility box around the corner from Nancy Guthrie's home relevant to the investigation into her disappearance? Sheriff Nanos says no, but the FBI continues to investigate. What should be done now, and what clues were initially missed in the investigation? Was the crime scene protected as individuals, including a pizza delivery person, who approached the front door where Nancy's blood was found, just days into the investigation? Join Nancy Grace and her panel of experts as she looks for answers to help bring Nancy Guthrie home. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie should contact the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov.  There is a $1.2 million reward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alabama authorities say three buried bodies are likely those of a woman and her two children who vanished in January. Teen missing from his prestigious Long Island school since January found dead in the waters of Upper New York Bay. A Florida father charged with aggravated manslaughter after his 5-week-old baby died from extensive injuries. Maine man charged with murder claims he shot his girlfriend in the chest twice by accident. Sydney Sumner reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we learn the FBI has returned to a Mexican restaurant favored by the Guthrie family, to re-interrogate restaurant employees. This,  as the possibility of retinal scanning of the images of "porch guy." We also talk to a tattoo expert about whether a quick tattoo removal is possibly.  Joining Nancy Grace today:  Kristian Hammond  - Artificial Intelligence Expert and Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University, Director of The Center for Advancing Safety of Machine Intelligence (CASMI), website: https://casmi.northwestern.edu/   Jeff Garnett - Co-Founder, Inkless Tattoo Removal Centers, website: InklessTattooRemoval.com, Instagram: @inkless.laser,  Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, former Marine and Iraq war veteran  Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic Dave Mack - Crime Stories Investigative Reporter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cop's high-speed stop saves a missing teen's life. The 16yo was finally rescued after missing for a month! A scouting scandal in Ohio after a kid's leg is shattered in a brutal beating as his pack leader stepped out to vape. Now, that boy's family has filed a lawsuit.  Plus, a smart device with a dumb mouth has one mom muting Alexa. Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can we learn from the sliver of tattoo on "porch guy's" right arm? Turns out, more than you would think. Today, a tattoo artist with over 30 years experience gives us his thoughts.  Joining Nancy Grace today:  Darren “The Dude” Rosa - Tattoo Artist Rising Dragon Tattoos New York City; Instagram: RisingDragonTattoos  Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive Brian Fitzgibbons – Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq War Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security Scott Eicher- A Founding Member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T); Historical Cellular Analysis Expert; Former FBI Agent of 22 Years; Former Police Officer and Homicide Detective with Norfolk Virginia Police Dept. (having served 12 years); Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis Handling Criminal, Defense and Civil Cases Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A proposed law in Missouri would require convicted drunk drivers to pay child support to children whose parents were killed in impaired driving crashes. A mother in Alabama now faces capital murder charges in the death of her missing toddler after investigators say the child was killed months before she was reported missing. A Georgia family now supports dropping the charges against five teenagers accused in a prom-season prank that ended with a beloved teacher’s death. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, missing day 38. Is an alleged sighting in Mexico credible? And, we find out the latest on Annie Guthrie's car. Online, Annie Guthrie, Savannah's sister, Nancy Guthrie's daughter, has been subjected to a lot of torment and accusations about where is her car?  Maybe we have an answer. Also, Sheriff Chris Nanos is hit with a $1 million lawsuit. Between that and his reality show, is he a little too distracted to find Nancy Guthrie? And can her hearing aids be tracked? Joining Nancy Grace today: Brian Fitzgibbons – Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq War Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security Kurt Dabb  - Former Detective at Pima County Homicide Scott Eicher- A Founding Member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T); Historical Cellular Analysis Expert; Former FBI agent of 22 years; Former Police Officer and Homicide Detective with Norfolk Virginia Police Dept. (having served 12 years); Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis - Handling Criminal, Defense and Civil Case Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remains found in 2004 are identified as a Birmingham man who disappeared in 1988 Brazilian au pair receives 10-year term in the killing of Joseph Ryan linked to plot targeting a lover’s wife New Jersey man convicted in the deaths of his brother and family, then accused of setting fires to conceal the crime Minnesota shooting involving a Venezuelan man draws scrutiny as video evidence challenges ICE’s account See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.