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Alex Murdaugh's defense team began their day in court by calling Buster Murdaugh to the stand. He insisted that his father was “heartbroken” and “destroyed” after finding the bodies of his wife and son. The disgraced lawyer seemed to wipe away tears as his son said, “He asked me if I was sitting down … he sounded odd and then he told me that my mom and brother had been shot.” We also learned in testimony that just after discovering the bodies, Murdaugh searched online for a popular South Carolina restaurant. His phone records show a search for ‘Whaley’s Edisto’ in Safari browser” at 10:40 p.m. This timeline shows Murdaugh was still at the crime scene just 15 minutes after the first cop arrived. The restaurant he searched is one of the oldest in Edisto — where the Murdaughs’ main house is located. Later in the testimony, a forensic expert testified that Alex Murdaugh was too tall to be the shooter. Joining Nancy Grace today: Joshua Ritter - Criminal defense attorney, partner at El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers, former Los Angeles County deputy district attorney, Twitter @joshuaritteresq, Chris McDonough -Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective; Host of YouTube channel- ‘The Interview Room’ Dr. Heidi Sievers -Founder- Sievers Forensics; Bloodstain pattern Analyst/Lead Consultant; Author: 'The $#*+ You Can't Make Up: Dark humor and Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms;' Twitter:@thebloodstaindr Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: 'Homicide Investigation Field Guide' & 'Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;' Forensic Consultant Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC); Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: 'Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;' Twitter: @AnneTEmerson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Substitute teacher goads students into fighting. Scammers target elderly victims for identity theft. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been three years since Keeslyn Roberts went missing. She was last known to be at the Flying J truck stop in Resaca, Georgia. Police found her car backed into a space in the parking lot. Her keys, bookbag, and money were inside. If you have any information on Keeslyn's disappearance, you can call the GBI at 706-624-1424, the Murray County Sheriff's Office at 706-624-1424 or the Roberts' private investigator at 423-413-6848. Joining Nancy Grace today: Eric Roberts - Father of Keeslyn; Facebook: @FindingKeeslyn James Shelnutt - 27 years Atlanta Metro Area Major Case Detective, Former S.W.A.T. officer, Attorney (Gadsden, AL), The Shelnutt Law Firm, P.C.; Twitter: @ShelnuttLawFirm 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 Chris Byers - Former Police Chief Johns Creek Georgia, 25 years as Police Officer, now Private Investigator and Polygraph Examiner with Lancaster Information Services in Atlanta Liam Collins- Reporter for Local 3 News; Twitter:@LiamLocal3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coffee hut is front for owner's sexual escapades. Woman escapes boyfriend holding her hostage. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On May 9th, 2021, in St. John’s County, Florida, 13 year old Tristyn Bailey goes missing. She was last seen by her sister just after midnight and is reported missing that morning by her family. The police and community begin searching for her that same day and at 6 p.m. that night her body is found by a neighbor in a remote area in the woods. She had been stabbed more than 100 times. In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and special guest co-host Dave Mack discuss the timeline of this case, how police track and identify suspects using surveillance footage, the different kinds of stab wounds, the importance of taking photographs of potential suspects, and more. Subscribe to Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan : Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - Background and overview of case 3:40 - Thrill killing 6:20 - The timeline 8:50 - How can investigators get blood out of something that’s already been washed? 13:30 - How do police identify and track a suspect from footage used for evidence? 16:00 - Mother’s day and siblings not finding Tristyn in her bedroom 17:40 - Different kinds of stab wounds 23:00 - Presenting medical evidence in court and defensive vs. non-defensive wounds 26:10 - Tristyn attempting to fight off the killer 27:20 - Importance of taking photographs of potential suspects and all parts of their body 30:40 - Aiden Fucci 32:50 - Aspects of premeditation and Fucci’s mother’s awareness of the crime 34:50 - Fucci pleading not guilty, his story constantly changing, and then finally pleading guilty 36:30 - Wrap-up and outroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorneys for Joseph Petito and Nichole Schmidt are suing Brian Laundrie's family and their lawyer for emotional stress. The parents of Gabby Petito allege the Laundries knew weeks before search teams recovered the 22-year-old's remains, that the girl was dead. According to court documents a letter written by Roberta Laundrie, allegedly contains an offer from Roberta Laundrie to lend her son a shovel to bury a body. A judge has not yet ordered its release. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor, author “Red Flags” www.wendypatrickphd.com 'Today with Dr. Wendy' on KCBQ in San Diego, Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD Caryn Stark - NYC Psychologist, www.carynstark.com, Twitter: @carynpsych, Facebook: "Caryn Stark" Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org, Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" Laura Ingle - Senior Correspondent, Fox News Channel, Twitter: @lauraingle, Instagram: @lauraingletv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori Vallow-Daybell and her attorney have been turned down yet again by a judge who denied their bid to have the murder case against the so-called cult mom thrown out. A trial date has been set for April 3. Vallow-Daybell has asked to be able to meet with her husband in order to plan strategies. That, likewise, was denied. Meanwhile in Chad Daybell's camp, his attorneys have tried to get the case against the couple, separated. Currently, Chad and Lori Daybell will be tried together. This begs the question: Is there trouble in paradise? Nate Eaton with East Idaho News joins Nancy Grace to discuss the latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 61 witnesses, prosecutors in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial have rested their case. Once the long holiday weekend is over, the defense will continue to call its witnesses. Murdaugh's attorneys called two witnesses after the lunch break. Attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin say they expect their case to take about a week. Key testimony today before the prosecution rested included new phone data information, including the fact that Alex Murdaugh called 911 roughly 14 seconds after allegedly discovering his wife and son's bodies. The data also showed Maggie Murdaugh's phone moving at the same time as her husband's vehicle. The data indicated that Murdaugh's vehicle sped up quickly, and away from the location where Maggie Murdaugh's phone was found. Prosecutors can then put on a rebuttal case. Joining Nancy Grace today: Dale Carson - High Profile Criminal Defense Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent, Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County), Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself;" Twitter: @DaleCarsonLaw Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, GA.; Twitter: @ColdCaseTips; Podcast Host: "Zone 7" Dr. William Morrone - Opioid Expert and Author: “American Narcan: Naloxone & Heroin-Fentanyl Associated Mortality” Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC); Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;" Twitter: @AnneTEmerson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Armed robbery suspect sentenced. Nursing home prematurely declares a death. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lawyer for Gabby Petito's family says Roberta Laundrie offered to help her son,Brian, bury a body. According to a lawsuit, Laundrie wrote to her son, making the offer with a note. Written on the outside envelope was the words, BURN AFTER READING. As the lawsuit head for court, lets listen to the words that Brian Laundrie wrote in the notebook, that was found at his campsite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jurors learned today that Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were shot at close range. Dr. Kenneth Kinsey testified about the graphic wounds the pair sustained. Kensey said the first shot didn't kill Paul. In fact, Paul stood for a moment and began moving toward his killer, before he was hit with the second fatal shot. Kensey told jurors that the blood pattern proved this. Judge Clifton Newman also reversed his decision about allowing testimony on Murdaugh's alleged botched suicide plot. Judge Clifton Newman initially announced he would prohibit jurors from hearing evidence about Alex’s alleged botched attempt, but will now allow it after the defense opened the door with questions about Murdaugh's drug abuse and drug contacts. Joining Nancy Grace today: Ronnie Richter - Attorney for the Satterfield family and other victims of Alex Murdaugh; Partner, Bland Richter Law Firm; Twitter: @BlandRichterSC Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, Ga.; Twitter @ColdCaseTips; Host of "Zone 7" podcast Jeff Gentry - Forensics-Crime Scene Investigator and certified bloodstain pattern analyst and death investigator; fmr. toxicology lab analyst; Author: A Visual Guide to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis for Death and Crime Scene Investigators; TikTok: @jeffreygentryBPA, Facebook: Jeff Gentry Bloodstain Pattern Analyst Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant Nicholas Reagan - Anchor/Reporter with Live 5 News; Twiter: @NickReaganLive5; Instagram: Nick Reagan News See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bar fight leads to serious charges for two. A man runs over a woman in a parking lot and continues to attack. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another bombshell in the courtroom today as Judge Clifton Newman ruled that testimony regarding Alex Murdaugh's alleged roadside shooting. September 2021, Murdaugh claimed he asked another man to shoot him so his surviving son could obtain millions in life insurance. Judge Newman ruled that the roadside shooting would be a “bridge too far” and “does not meet the logical relevancy test.” In testimony today, the jury in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial saw more footage of Alex Murdaugh's interviews with state investigators. SLED agent Lt. David Owen testified about his question in of Murdaugh. Owen said at the time Murdaugh was “the only known suspect” in the case. The footage shows Murdaugh being confronted with inconsistencies in his statements: specifically that Murdaugh claimed he ate dinner with his family, took a nap, and then drove to his mother's. He said he discovered the bodies when he returned. Regarding the video taken by his son, Murdaugh denies that it is his voice in the video. Murdaugh tells Owens that at 9 p.m. he was not at the kennels. The fact that Murdaugh had changed clothes was also brought up. Maggie Murdaugh's sister testified that Alex never seems scared while everyone else was. She also testified that her sister thought Murdaugh had an affair 15 years ago. Joining Nancy Grace today: Mark Tate - Trial Attorney- The Tate Law Group Dr. Angela Arnold -Psychiatrist and Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women; Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective and Host of YouTube channel- ‘The Interview Room’ Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC), Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;” Twitter: @AnneTEmerson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The owner of a stolen car kills 12-year-old thief. State representative attacked in her apartment building. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Puddles of water became the focus of cross-examination today of the man who took care of Alex Murdaugh’s dogs. Dale Davis testified that puddles of water were not where they should have been when police responded to the murders. Dale Davis said that when he left the afternoon of the murders, that water hose that he meticulously hung up was on the ground in a video reportedly taken by Paul Murdaugh. Roger Dale Davis Jr., cleaned the Murdaugh’s dog kennels twice daily. His routine involved hosing down the kennels with a hose. Davis would them roll up the hose oto keep it from breaking or kinking and then hang it outside. In the video, Davis pointed out, the hose had pressure on it, indicating that it had been used, and it was kinked. Under cross-examination, Davis acknowledged not everyone was as careful as he was with the hose. Joining Nancy Grace today: Ted Williams - Defense Attorney, Former Washington DC Police Detective, Fox News Contributor, Starred in the nationally televised show, ‘Power of Attorney’ Irv Brandt -Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch, Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; US Embassy Kingston, Jamaica, Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE AVAILBLE ON AMAZON, ALSO "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com Dr. Kristen Mittelman - Chief Development Officer, Othram Inc., Othram.com, DNAsolves.com, Twitter: @OthramTech Katie Kamin - Breaking News Anchor / Investigative Reporter, Live 5 News (Charleston, SC), Twitter: @KatieKaminTV, Facebook: "Katie Kamin TV" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New information released on the phone movement and car movements surrounding Alex Murdaugh's whereabouts the night Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were killed. Listen to the timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alleged drug dealer guns down child. Police have to chase down a bus. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New bombshells arrive in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial. Today, a DNA expert told jurors where DNA was found related to the crime scene. Everything from weapons to the clothes Alex Murdaugh was found wearing the night of the murders was discussed. One notable revelation is that blood was found on the steering wheel of Alex Murdaugh's Chevy suburban. Also shown today was the body cam footage from the night police responded to Murdaugh's 911 call. Joining Nancy Grace: Dale Carson - High Profile Criminal Defense Attorney (Jacksonville); Former FBI Agent; Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County) Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself; Twitter: @DaleCarsonLaw Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host of YouTube channel, "The Interview Room" Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant Giovanni Masucci -Senior Digital Forensic Examiner - Over 35 years of combined professional experience in Political and Governmental Affairs; Physical & IT Security, Technology, Consulting, and Investigations Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC), Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;" Twitter: @AnneTEmerson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grandmother beats child to death. Self-proclaimed "cop killer" exchanges gunfire twice in one night. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ana Walshe, a property manager for Tishman Speyer, goes missing January 1, 2023. She is reported missing by her employer and by her husband Brian Walshe. Her husband is arrested on January 8th and charged with misleading the police investigation. Police then obtained a search warrant to the couple’s home where in the basement they find a damaged and bloody knife. In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and Jackie Howard discuss the timeline of Ana’s disappearance, the bloody knife found in the basement, the logistics of dismembering a body, looking at suspects deviating from their behavior, and much more. Subscribe to Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan : Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Background and overview of the case 2:45 - The disappearance timeline 4:20 - Bloody knife in the basement 7:20 - Evidence found from blood 10:40 - The husband and tracking his moves 14:20 - Hacksaw 15:20 - Dismembering a body 18:45 - Determining the search radius for a missing body 23:00 - Suspects deviating from their regular behaviors 26:20 - Investigators relying on intuition 28:20 - Death threats 29:45 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas mom Heidi Broussard and her newborn baby vanish without a trace after she drops her oldest child at a book fair. Her fiancé says all her belongings, aside from her cellphone, were left behind in their Austin apartment. Magen Fieramusca, 37, Broussard's lifelong friend was arrested when Broussard’s body was discovered in a vehicle at Fieramusca’s residence. The baby was found, unharmed, inside. Frieramusca now sentenced to 55 years in prison after pleading guilty. Joining Nancy Grace to discuss the case: Bruce Johnson: Owner of ISP Investigations, Retired Master Sgt Region One Crime Scene Commander, Chicago Metro Area Dr. Debbie Joffe-Ellis: Psychologist, Adjunct Professor at Columbia University Karen Smith: Forensics Expert, Bare Bones Consulting Melanie Barden: KEYE CBS Austin Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A housekeeper for Alex Murdaugh testified today that the day after the double murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh, that she was asked by Alex Murdaugh to clean the house. Blanca Simpson revealed that when she went to the house several “very unusual” things stood out to her. They included food pots being in the fridge instead of left out for her to clean and Maggie Murdaugh's pajamas and underwear stacked neatly in the doorway of the laundry room. Simpson said first that Maggie Murdaugh did not wear underwear with her pajamas and she also usually left pots and pans out for Simpson to clean. Simpson then dropped a bombshell. She said when she went into the shower she noticed a small puddle of water, a tower,l and a pair of khaki pants which she washed. Ms. Simpson says she has never seen those khakis or the seafoam-colored shirt Murdaugh was wearing the night of the murders, or his house shoes ever again after that day. Joining Nancy Grace today: Eric Bland - Attorney for Gloria Satterfield’s sons- Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law; Twitter: @TheEricBland Dr. Bethany Marshall – Psychoanalyst; Netflix show: 'Bling Empire;' Twitter: @DrBethanyLive Bill Daly - Former FBI Investigator and Forensic Photography; Security Expert Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: 'Homicide Investigation Field Guide' & 'Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;' Forensic Consultant Kelly Skehen - Fox Nation Senior Producer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man dies after trying to buy a car online. The seller tries to steal the purchase money. Drug dealers targets school student with fake pills laced with fentanyl. Three teens die. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After very technical testimony on the movements of Alex Murdaugh's car, his best friend took the stand explaining to the jury about finding out about Murdaugh stealing money. Chris Wilson also testified about how he found out about the double murder. Wilson said he never realized Murdaugh had a drug problem. Murdaugh could be seen crying during the testimony. Later in the day, the son of the late Murdaugh housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield, took the the stand to explain how his family was swindled out of millions by Alex Murdaugh. Joining Nancy Grace today: Joshua Ritter - Criminal defense attorney, partner at Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP, former Los Angeles County deputy district attorney, Twitter @joshuaritteresq, joshuaritter.com Mike King - Former Police Commander, Host of ProfilingEvil on YouTube, Author: "Deceived, An Investigative Memoir of the Zion Society Cult”, www.ProfilingEvil.com, Instagram/Twitter: @Profiling Evil Brian Darr - Senior Forensic Engineer & Tire Expert- U.S. Forensic, TireExpert.com Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC), Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery,” Twitter: @AnneTEmerson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disgruntled land owner shoots at neighboring equestrian camp. Parolee refuses to stop for police, leading a chase that ends in a deadly crash. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bomb threat halted testimony today in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial. The courthouse was evacuated. Testimony resumed at 2:30 p.m. and ended early at 4:30 p.m. Court resumes tomorrow morning. During the two hours of afternoon testimony, FBI electronics engineer Dwight Falkofske discussed his analysis of the computer data on Murdaugh's 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. Every time Murdaugh put his car in park on the night of the murders, it was recorded. The data appeared to suggest that Alex had only visited his mother for about 20 minutes that night. That is shorter than the amount of time Murdaugh told investigators. Joining Nancy Grace today: Ted Williams - Defense Attorney, Former Washington DC Police Detective, and Fox News Contributor; Starred in the nationally televised show, ‘Power of Attorney' Dr. Bethany Marshall – Psychoanalyst; Netflix show: 'Bling Empire;' Twitter: @DrBethanyLive Irv Brandt - Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch, Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; US Embassy Kingston, Jamaica; Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE," AVAILABLE ON AMAZON IN JANUARY; ALSO "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World;" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arizona Highway Patrol officer terrorizes women during traffic stops. Basketball fan attacks several juvenile players. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jurors in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial finally heard from the CFO of the law firm where Murdaugh was a partner. Jeanne Seckinger told the jury that she had a tense meeting with the lawyer over settlement money that the law firm had collected, which was missing. That total amount was more than $2.8 million. In less than 12 hours, Murdaugh's wife and son were fatally shot. Also on the stand today, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Forensic scientist Megan Fletcher discussed the gunshot residue she found on Alex Murdaugh’s blue, tarp-like raincoat. The raincoat was found on the third of his mother's home about a week after the murders. Residue was found on the outside and inside of the jacket. Testimony was also given on tests run on Murdaugh's shoes. Joining Nancy Grace today: Mark Tate - Trial Attorney- The Tate Law Group Leonard Romero -Forensic Firearms Examiner/ballistics Expert Christina Marinakis - Psych. D., J.D. Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisor, Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC); Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;” Twitter: @AnneTEmerson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driver hits bicyclist, stabs him dead. Purdue professor busted on drugs, soliciting. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bombshells in the courtroom today as the judge in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial rules that the state may present evidence of the now-disbarred South Carolina attorney’s alleged financial crimes. The prosecution contends that the fact that these crimes were about to be revealed provided Murdaugh with a motive for murder. Also heard in court today was testimony surrounding the "blue tarp" found on the second floor of Alex Murdaugh's mother's home. That blue tarp, under testing, showed gun residue. According to Shelly Smith, a caregiver for Murdaugh's mother, Alex came by one week after the murders carrying a balled-up blue tarp. It appeared to have something inside it. Joining Nancy Grace today: Eric Bland - Attorney for Gloria Satterfield’s sons; Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law; Twitter: @TheEricBland Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, and Host of the YouTube channel, ‘The Interview Room' Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter at WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC); Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;" Twitter: @AnneTEmerson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stalker accused of murdering his target. Man shoots two teenagers during a car crash. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the evening of February 16th, 2022 Jared Bridegan is dropping off his daughter at his ex-wife’s home. On the drive over he has to stop because there’s a tire in the middle of the road and he cannot go around it. He steps out of the car to go and move it whereupon he is shot multiple times. Henry Tenon has been charged with Bridegan’s murder. His only known connection to Bridegan is that he is a former tenant of a property owned by Bridegan’s ex-wifes current husband. In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and Jackie Howard discuss the longevity and complexity of this case, the logistics of the shooting itself, the charges against the suspect, the evidence found from the tire and shell casings, and much more. Subscribe to Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan : Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Background and overview of the case 3:25 - The logistics of the shooting 6:25 - Charges against the suspect 10:00 - Tenon’s truck 11:15 - Evidence from the tire 13:15 - Car rims and fingerprints 15:40 - Planning and pre-meditation 20:20 - The choke point and Florida climate 24:55 - Shell casings 30:15 - Video surveillance and tracking down the owner of the blue truck 32:45 - The longevity and complexity of this case 35:00 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fake German heiress, Anna Sorokin conned her way into Manhattan society. Posing as Anna Delvey, a German heiress, she swindled banks, hotels, and friends out of more than $200,000 dollars. She forged checks to get money from banks and charmed people into paying for extravagant meals, and travel. Sorokin was convicted on a handful of grand larceny and theft of services charges. After serving her time, the 31-year-old released from prison, now, fighting being deported, but again Sorokin falls on her feet. First, she landed a deal with Netflix for the rights to her life story, then began selling her artwork and now, Sorokin is getting a reality show Delvey’s Dinner Club will follow the want-to-be socialite as she hosts “celebrities, moguls and glitterati” in her apartment. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor, author “Red Flags” www.wendypatrickphd.com 'Today with Dr. Wendy' on KCBQ in San Diego, Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD Dr. Donna Rockwell - Clinicial Psychologist (Michgan/New York) Specializes in Celebrity Mental Health, Adjunct Faculty: Saybrook University: College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences, DonnaRockwell.com, CEO/Founder: “Already Famous with Dr. Donna" Jim Ellis - Certified Fraud Examiner, Former FBI Agent (29 years), JKE Texas Private Investigator, JKETexas.com Rebecca Rosenberg - Fox News Digital Crime Reporter, Author: "At Any Cost", RebeccaFayeRosenberg.com, Twitter: @ReRosenberg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both emotional and technical testimony today in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial. The day started with Alex Murdaugh's defense lawyer grilling ballistics expert Paul Greer Greer testified older shell casings found on the Murdaugh's estate and those found near Maggie Murdaugh's body were shot by the same weapon. Defense lawyer Jim Griffin Greer challenged the testimony on the accuracy and creditability of what he called the "subjective" techniques used in firearms examinations. Alex Murdaugh's former best friend, Chris Wilson, shed tears as he recounted how Alex Murdaugh asked for money as allegations of financial crimes came to light. Wilson also testified that Murdaugh admitted to opioid addiction. Joining Nancy Grace today: Dale Carson - High Profile Criminal Defense Attorney, Former FBI Agent, Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County), Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself, DaleCarsonLaw.com, Twitter: @DaleCarsonLaw Sheryl McCollum - Director and founder Cold Case Investigative Research Institute ColdCaseCrimes.org, Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Irv Brandt - Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch, Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; US Embassy Kingston, Jamaica, Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE AVAILBLE ON AMAZON IN JANUARY, ALSO "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com Kelly Skehen - Fox Nation Senior Producer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Armed Robber barricades himself from police. Woman tries to sneak drugs to an inmate. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief financial officer of Alex Murdaugh’s former law firm took the stand today, testifying that she confronted Alex about missing money the same day his wife and son were killed. Jeanne Seckinger told the court that she and Alex discussed structured settlements regarding the boat crash involving Paul. Alex reportedly sent those funds to Forge Consulting and was putting money in his wife’s name. Alex allegedly said he was sending the money to Forge as a favor to a friend, Michael Gunn, who was a top employee there. In February 2019, Paul reportedly crashed his boat into Archer’s Creek Bridge killing Mallory Beach. The teen was ejected from the boat; five other people aboard were injured. Paul was charged with felony boating under the influence. Also, did Alex Murdaugh change clothes before police arrived at Maggie and Paul Murdaugh's murder scene? Paul Murdaugh's video shows his father in long pants and a colored shirt. The video of Murdaugh's statement with police shows him in shorts and a white t-shirt. Joining Nancy Grace today: Aimee Zmroczek - Attorney for Curtis “Cousin Eddie” Smith; Twitter: @azmroczek Robert Crispin - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice; DEA and Miami Field Division; Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; “Crispin Special Investigations;" Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc. Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department: Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant Kelly Skehen- Fox Nation Senior Producer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman finds a carjacker sitting in her car at a gas station. A good Samaritan stops to help a woman with a flat tire, then both the woman and the good guy get pinned between the cars after being hit by a drunk driver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cell phone video again was the focus of testimony today in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial. Prosecutors played a video reportedly taken by Murdaugh’s 22-year-old son Paul just minutes before he and his mother, Maggie, were killed. In the video that is just under a minute long, three voices can be heard, Maggie Murdaugh and Paul, and one other. Prosecutors believe the third voice is Alex Murdaugh. Paul Murdaugh was trying to take a video of one of the dogs he was caring for. The dog's tail had a condition and Paul had been texting with a friend. The timestamp on the video is 8:44 p.m., June 7, 2021. Joining Nancy Grace: Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor, author: "Why Bad Looks Good", and author of ‘Red Flags”, wendypatrickphd.com, ‘Today with Dr Wendy’ on KCBQ in San Diego, Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD Robert Crispin - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division, Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator, “Crispin Special Investigations” CrispinInvestigations.com, Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc. Giovanni Masucci -Senior Digital Forensic Examiner - Over 35 years of combined professional experience in Political and Governmental Affairs, Physical & IT Security, Technology, Consulting, Investigations. North Carolina Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC), Host of Award-Winning Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery,” Twitter: @AnneTEmerson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, in the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. "Rust" star and producer Alex Baldwin has also been charged. The 25-year-old was in charge of firearms on the set and the gun that killed Hutchins was one of three "set up" by Gutierrez-Reed and left on a cart for film use. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Rust" star and producer Alex Baldwin been charged with involuntary manslaughter, alongside the armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, in the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins died when a bullet discharged from the gun being used during a scene rehearsal. Baldwin was pointing the gun at the camera. Hutchins was seated just behind the camera. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Five words are a major focus at Alex Murdaugh's murder trial. During a recorded conversation with investigators three days after the killings, the police body cam footage shows Murdaugh saying, “It’s just so bad. I did him so bad." He’s such a good boy, too.” Many are claiming this is a possible slip-up, a statement of guilt in the death of his son. Defense attorneys however pushed a SLED agent to say that it was possible that Murdaugh said "they" not "I," but the agent did not waver from his original assessment. Prosecutors went through the bullet evidence in detail looking at each casing, giving its caliber and recovery location. Also discussed in court today were phone records of the victims and how they were tied to the timelines of their deaths. Joining Nancy Grace today: Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor; Author: "Why Bad Looks Good" and "Red Flags;" Host: "Today with Dr. Wendy" on KCBQ in San Diego; Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist; 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 Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder; Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Leonard Romero - Forensic Firearms Examiner/Ballistics Expert Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective with Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC); Host of Award-Winning Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;" Twitter: @AnneTEmerson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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SLED Special Agent Jeff Croft took the stand today in Alex Murdaugh's trial, testifying on several matters related to the night Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were murdered. Croft told the jury that he interviewed Paul Murdaugh's good friend, Rogan Gibson, about the phone exchanges between himself and Paul, minutes before Paul was shot to death. Paul was caring for Gibson's dog, and they were discussing a possible problem with his tail. Croft testified that after Paul Murdaugh did not respond to a text, Gibson texted Maggie Murdaug, asking her to pass on a message to Paul to call Gibson. Croft also testified that he entered the main residence of the Murdaugh's hunting property the day after the murders. Croft explains to jurors what they were seeing in body camera footage. He described how he arrived at the property and found spent .300 Blackout shell casings outside the exterior door of the gunroom. Prosecutors say they matched the casings found near Maggie Murdaugh's body. Croft testified he was also looking for a 12 gauge shotgun as 12 gauge shell casings were found near Paul's body. There was not a gun found in the gun cabinet. Earlier in the day, defense attorney Dick Harpootlian was examining a crime scene tech of the trajectory angle of the bullets that killed Maggie and Paul Murdaugh suggested the possibility if not likelihood of two shooters. SLED special agent Jeff Croft is the 10th witness so far. Joining Nancy Grace today: Eric Bland - Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law; Twitter: @TheEricBland; Attorney for Gloria Satterfield's family Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist & 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 Robert W. Crispin - Robert Crispin - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice & DEA and Miami Field Division; Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; “Crispin Special Investigations;" Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide" Consultant Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC), Host of Award-Winning Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery,” Twitter: @AnneTEmerson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61-year-old ex con Henry Tenon has been arrested and charged in the death of Jared Bridegan. Tennon has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder, accessory after the fact to a capital felony, child abuse and second-degree murder. The child abuse charge comes as Bridegan's 2-year-daughter is in the car when he was shot. The conspiracy charge means more arrests are expected, but the documents related to the arrest are sealed. An investigation shows that Tennon once lived in a home owned by ex-wife Shanna Gardner-Fernandez's new husband Mario Fernandez. The night the 33-year-old Microsoft executive was shot, he drops his twins off at the home of his ex-wife, Shanna Gardner-Fernandez. Bridegan is with his 2-year-daughter as he drives home. On their way home, Bridegan stops to remove a tire from the middle of the road. There's no room to drive around it. That's when the Microsoft executive is shot and killed by an unknown assailant. The little girl, Bexley, is reportedly in the car for several minutes as her father dies. Bridegan has been in lengthy custody and alimony disputes with his former wife and reportedly she has now hired a high-powered criminal defense attorney. The investigation continues. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Kirsten Bridegan - Victim's Wife; Instagram: @justiceforjaredb Darryl Cohen - Former Assistant District Attorney, Fulton County, Georgia; Defense Attorney, Cohen, Cooper, Estep, & Allen, LLC, CCEAlaw.com Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Atlanta GA, AngelaArnoldMD.com; 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 Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University; Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet;" Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" Rebecca Rosenberg - Fox News Digital Crime Reporter, Author: "At Any Cost," RebeccaFayeRosenberg.com; Twitter: @ReRosenberg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh is on trial for killing his wife and youngest son, but who are the Murdaghs and how did we end up here? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LSU student Madison Brooks is killed after being hit by a car. Brooks was standing in the road at the time, but why? Police say Brooks left a Tigerland bar with four men. Two of the men, then allegedly rape the very inebriated 19-year-old. When Brooks cannot give the men her address, she is dropped off around 3 a.m. in a random neighborhood. That is when Brooks is hit by the car. That driver showed no signs or evidence of being impaired. The four men who left with Brooks have been arrested. They claim the sex was consensual, but hospital staff says Brooks' blood alcohol level was nearly 4 times the legal limit. Kaivon Washington, 18, and an unidentified 17-year-old minor are charged with third-degree rape. Everette Lee, 28, and Casen Carver, 18, were charged with principal to third-degree rape, which means they were there when the incident occurred but did not take part in it. Joining Nancy Grace today: Renee Rockwell - Criminal Defense Attorney; Facebook: "Renee.Rockwell" (Atlanta) Dr. Mindy B. Mechanic- Professor of Psychology (Emeritus) at California State University Fullerton, Forensic Psychologist Focusing on Trauma/victimization, Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Atlanta's Cold Case Investigative Research Institute; Twitter:@ColdCaseTips; Host: "Zone 7" Dr. Monte Miller - Director, Forensic DNA Experts LLC; Specialist in Sexual Assaults and Murder; Former Forensic Scientist for Texas Dept. of Public Safety State Crime Lab Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant Jen Smith - Chief Reporter at DailyMail.com; Twitter: @Jen_e_Smith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dramatic opening statements from both the prosecution and defense in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial as both attorneys laid out different versions of the same story. Prosecutors say forensics will prove Murdaugh, 54, killed his wife and son. Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian says however that there is no forensic evidence to tie Murdoch to the murders. Harpootlian suggested that the crime may have been the work of two people because of two different weapons. The rifle that killed Maggie Murdaugh has not been found. Murdaugh could be seen visually emotional as his attorney laid out in graphic detail the injuries Maggie and Paul Murdaugh suffered. Maggie Murdaugh, defense attorney Dick Harpootlian said, died running for her life, and Paul Murdaugh's brain was blown out of his skull. Joining Nancy Grace today: Wendy Patrick- California prosecutor, Author of 'Red Flags;' Host: ‘Today with Dr. Wendy’ on KCBQ in San Diego; Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, GA; Twitter: @ColdCaseTips; Host: 'Zone 7' Irv Brandt- Former US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch; Author: "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World," available on Amazon; Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department,; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant Jen Smith - Chief Reporter at DailyMail.com; Twitter: @Jen_e_Smith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.