Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, is still missing, and on Day 55, as this case drags deeper into uncertainty, one haunting question is getting louder: Will the masked perpetrator ever be identified? In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh is joined by renowned investigative genetic genealogist CeCe Moore, the chief genetic genealogist at Parabon NanoLabs, whose work using DNA and family-tree analysis has helped identify suspects and victims in hundreds of criminal cases. If you have any information, call 1-800-CALL-FBI. Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Bombshell New Interview: Savannah Guthrie is speaking out for the first time since her mother Nancy Guthrie vanished, and her emotional Today show interview is putting this heartbreaking mystery back in the national spotlight. Ashleigh Banfield breaks down what Savannah said, what stood out, and what it may reveal about where this case stands now, as new questions continue to swirl around Nancy’s disappearance. Joining Ashleigh is Paul Holes, former cold-case investigator for the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office and one of the most respected investigators in the country, known for helping solve the Golden State Killer case. Together, they dig into the disturbing new details revealed this week, including that doors at Nancy’s home were frequently left unlocked and the newly reported information about blood found inside the house.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Bombshell New Details: On Day 52 of the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, a deeply unsettling new detail has come to light: the location of blood found inside Nancy Guthrie’s home has now been revealed, adding a shocking new layer to an already haunting case. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by Dr. Peter Valentin, Associate Professor and Chair of Forensic Science at the University of New Haven, who has testified in seven states and in federal court as a bloodstain expert, joins Ashleigh to explain why this newly revealed detail is so significant, what the blood evidence may suggest, and why its location inside the home could matter so much.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, is still missing, and as this case drags deeper into uncertainty, one haunting question is getting louder: will Nancy ever be found... and will the person who took her ever be caught? In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the latest on the Nancy Guthrie case, the ongoing search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, the mystery surrounding her disappearance in Arizona, and whether there is still reason to hope for answers. Ashleigh is joined by Sgt. Aaron Cross from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department to discuss the mystery still hanging over Nancy’s disappearance, and the question so many people are asking right now: are authorities any closer to finding her or catching whoever is responsible?Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

A University of Kentucky cheerleader is now facing even more serious charges after a shocking secret birth case took a devastating turn. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the latest developments in the case of Laken Snelling, the Kentucky student accused after her newborn baby was found dead in a closet at an off-campus home in Lexington. She is joined by Digital journalist Abby Escobar, known as Abby Blabby True Crime & News to break down the online firestorm and what people who know Laken are saying in real time.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Day 47 feels like an especially ominous milestone in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, because it brings to mind another case that haunted the public for weeks: the Idaho student murders, where Bryan Kohberger was arrested 47 days after the killings, just as many people were starting to fear no one would ever be caught. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield recaps everything that has happened so far in the Nancy Guthrie case, from the suspicious timeline at Nancy’s Tucson home to the ransom messages, FBI suspect images, DNA evidence, SWAT raids, and the many unanswered questions that still remain.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

On Day 45 of the Nancy Guthrie case, Savannah Guthrie’s mother remains missing, and the mystery only seems to be getting stranger. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the weirdest developments so far, including new dates that suggest investigators believe the person responsible may have been stalking Nancy for weeks before she vanished, reports that family members were cleared with polygraphs, and walks through the biggest unanswered questions that are still hanging over this case. Ashleigh is joined by Allison Weiner. Allison is an investigative journalist and Emmy Award–winning producer who has worked with many of the top journalists in the country, including Diane Sawyer, Christopher Cuomo, Elizabeth Vargas, Dan Abrams, Ashleigh Banfield, John Quinones, and many others. She has appeared on News Nation, CNN, ABC News 20/20, HLN, Inside Edition, Entertainment Tonight, Extra, Access Hollywood, and many other networks reporting on high-profile crime stories. Allison Weiner's Book: Murder & The Mediahttps://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0FCDCF9TZ?tag=simonsayscomWatch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

n this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield takes a hard look at the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, and breaks down what she believes are the biggest mistakes made in the case so far. Joining Ashleigh is Chris McDonough, retired homicide detective, director of the Cold Case Foundation, and host of The Interview Room.The Interview Room: https://www.youtube.com/@UCaYSPdXtA5wIBkHk-OKsOMg Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the biggest developments on Day 41 in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, who vanished from her Tucson-area home under deeply suspicious circumstances. Ashleigh covers the newly recovered thumbnail images from security cameras at Nancy’s home, what investigators say those images do and do not show. She also unpacks Sheriff Chris Nanos’ alarming new comments that the suspect could “absolutely” strike again, and that investigators believe Nancy was targeted.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by Ross Coulthart to break down the mystery of the missing Air Force general, William Neil McCasland. Ross Coulthart is an Australian investigative journalist, author, documentary producer, and host of the podcast Reality Check. As of 2023, he is the senior special investigations correspondent for NewsNation. He believes that governments have covered up knowledge of extraterrestrial spacecraft and is an advocate for UFO disclosure.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/*BREAKING* BCSO Statement 3/12:Updated Timeline and Description in Search for William “Neil” McCaslandREAD FULL STATEMENT HERE: https://x.com/bcsonm/status/203221028...BCSO is releasing the following verified timeline to provide clarity on what is known. On February 27 at approximately 10:00 a.m., a repairman was at the residence and interacted with Mr. McCasland. At approximately 11:10 a.m., Mrs. McCasland Wilkerson left the home for a medical appointment. At approximately 12:04 p.m., she returned home and Mr. McCasland was not there. His phone, prescription glasses, and wearable devices were located at the residence. Mrs. McCasland Wilkerson began attempting to locate Mr. McCasland and contacted family and friends. At approximately 3:07 p.m., she reported him missing and the investigation began immediately.As the investigation has progressed, BCSO has identified items believed to be unaccounted for from the residence. Investigators believe Mr. McCasland may have been wearing the shirt shown in the attached photo. The photo depicts Mr. McCasland wearing a light green, long sleeve button-up outdoor shirt. Additional items believed to be missing include his hiking boots, wallet, and a .38 caliber revolver with a leather holster. Investigators also located a gray U.S. Air Force sweatshirt approximately 1.25 miles east of the residence on Saturday, March 7. The item was collected and processed. No blood was detected during initial processing, and additional analysis is pending. The sweatshirt has not been confirmed by family or friends to be associated with Mr. McCasland; however, it prompted an additional targeted search effort in the area.BCSO is again asking anyone in the area to check and submit security camera footage from Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28, particularly between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in and around Quail Run Court NE and routes leading away from the neighborhood. If you were in the foothills or on trails February 27 to 28, please review any GoPro or phone footage and submit anything that may help.Video and photos can be uploaded here:https://berncosdnm.evidence.com/axon/... Tips can be submitted by calling the BCSO Missing Persons Unit at 505-468-7070 or anonymously through Tip411 by texting BCSO and your tip to 847411.

The forensic details in this case are as brutal as they are revealing. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh is joined by Dr. Laura Pettler to break down the brutal murders of Monique and Spencer Tepe and the case against Monique’s ex-husband, vascular surgeon Dr. Michael McKee, who is charged in the killings. They walk through the brutal forensic details, including the wounds, defensive injuries, signs of overkill, and close-range gunfire, and what those details may reveal about just how personal this attack was. Ashleigh and Dr. Pettler also dig into the alleged stalking, the reported dry run, and the disturbing questions surrounding what happened inside the home that night.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Another woman vanished from her own property under deeply suspicious circumstances, and the case bears disturbing similarities to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield examines the 2018 murder of Nancy Woodrum in Paso Robles, California, a case involving blood evidence, a growing list of suspects, and a killer hiding in plain sight, with Clint Cole, retired detective with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, known for his work in the Cold Case/Unsolved Unit and for helping solve major cases including Kristin Smart and Nancy Woodrum. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the eerie parallels between the Nancy Woodrum case and Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

The FBI is investigating a suspicious internet outage in Nancy Guthrie’s neighborhood around the time of her disappearance. Was a WiFi jammer used? New reporting suggests there may have been a mysterious internet blackout in the neighborhood overnight, when Nancy Guthrie vanished, raising new questions about whether security cameras or home surveillance systems could have been affected. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh is joined by digital forensics expert Jake Green, who explains how an internet blackout, Wi Fi disruption, or signal interference could impact doorbell cameras and digital evidence.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has now reached Day 33, and the mystery surrounding what happened inside her Catalina Foothills home continues to deepen as investigators search for answers and the public races to understand the growing list of possibilities. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by an extraordinary panel of experts including Spencer Coursen, former U.S. Army Ranger and Special Deputy U.S. Marshal; Jim Clemente, retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and former New York State prosecutor; Tracy Walder, former CIA officer and FBI Special Agent; Matt Murphy, former senior homicide prosecutor in the Orange County, California District Attorney’s Office and author of The Book of Murder; Maureen O’Connell, retired FBI Special Agent; Dr. Casey Jordan, criminologist, behavioral analyst, and lawyer; Douglas McGregor, geographic profiler and forensic intelligence analyst with Iris Investigative Strategies; and Paul Holes, the legendary former cold case investigator from the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office known for helping solve the Golden State Killer case. .Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson under deeply suspicious circumstances, and as the investigation continues a new question is emerging: could organized burglary crews known as South American Theft Groups, or SATG, be connected to cases like this one, targeting wealthy homes through surveillance, digital research, and carefully planned break-ins?In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by former CIA officer and FBI special agent Tracy Walder and retired FBI special agent Tom McAfee, who explain how these organized crews operate, how they select their targets, and what law enforcement looks for when determining whether a burglary ring could be tied to something far more serious.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has now entered a critical new phase as investigators focus on the power of forensic DNA and genetic genealogy to identify the mysterious intruder caught on camera outside her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson. 31 days after Nancy vanished, law enforcement sources say there are still no active leads strong enough to secure a new warrant, but experts say the DNA trail left behind in the home could still lead investigators directly to the person responsible. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh is joined by former Texas Ranger Brandon Bess, now a private investigator with PPI Security in Houston, who explains the real-world detective work behind genetic genealogy, from tracking family trees to knocking on doors and collecting DNA that can finally identify a suspect.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

It is Day 30 in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, and investigators have now searched a specific set of cell tower coordinates in the Arizona desert looking for a body. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by Dr. Tracy Sargent. Dr. Tracy Sargent has a PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in criminal justice. She specializes in missing person cases, behavioral analysis, criminal profiling, and victimology. She is a forensic criminologist, crime scene analyst, law enforcement officer, canine handler, and public safety trainer. Dr. Sargent explains what “high probability areas” mean in a real search, why search teams start at ground zero and work outward, and what it can indicate when law enforcement narrows its focus to a specific location in remote desert terrain. Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Are police keeping evidence that they shouldn’t be? As the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie stretches on, new questions are surfacing about how evidence is being handled, what investigators are choosing to disclose, and whether critical information in the case of the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie is being held back from the public. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh is joined by former homicide detective, director of The Cold Case Foundation, and host of the Interview Room, Chris McDonough, to break down the investigative strategy, the evidence that has been confirmed, what may still be in police custody, and whether the pace of this search signals a tactical shift or something more concerning.The Interview Room: https://www.youtube.com/c/theinterviewroomWatch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

On Day 26 of the Nancy Guthrie missing investigation, shocking new footage shows a mystery car caught on camera at a precise and highly significant time, raising urgent new questions about what really happened the night she vanished. The exact timestamp of the surveillance video now carries enormous weight, especially in light of pacemaker data that could narrow Nancy Guthrie’s timeline down to the minute. Why was that vehicle there at that exact moment, and how does the medical device information intersect with what cameras captured? Adding another layer to the Nancy Guthrie missing case, a senior law enforcement source confirms that a police plane tracked the Range Rover linked to the SWAT raid two weeks earlier. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by retired FBI Special Agent and host of the podcast Best Case Worst Case, Maureen O’Connell, who analyzes how these developments could reshape the investigation.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, enters Day 25 with a surge of unexpected activity at her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson. Multiple unmarked vehicles and a convoy of black SUVs were seen arriving at the property, including one dark SUV that pulled directly into the garage and remained inside before leaving. Federal prosecutors were later confirmed to be on scene assisting the FBI with what officials described as a routine legal process, even as the Pima County Sheriff’s Department publicly claimed there was no activity at the house. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by veteran homicide prosecutor Matt Murphy to break it all down. Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Nancy Guthrie remains missing as the search enters day 24, and a new statement from Savannah Guthrie is raising serious questions about what may have happened inside the Catalina Foothills home the night her mother disappeared. Meanwhile, investigators are dealing with new complications involving the unknown male DNA recovered from inside the home, reports that the sample may be partial and not eligible for CODIS, and continued questions about surveillance footage, forced entry, and what evidence police actually have. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by former FBI Special Agent and former hostage negotiator Chip Massey, founder of The Convincing Company, to break down Savannah’s statement, the one million dollar reward, the latest reporting about the DNA evidence, and what investigators may be focusing on next in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Was Nancy Guthrie targeted? Did the suspect visit her home more than once? Multiple outlets have reported that the Nest camera images and videos of the masked prowler seen outside Nancy Guthrie’s Catalina Foothills home may have been captured on two different nights, not one. If true, that changes everything. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the new masked prowler video reporting, what it could mean for the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department investigation, and why the distinction between one night and multiple nights is so critical. She is joined by Spencer Coursen, former Special Deputy U.S. Marshal, threat management expert, author of The Safety Trap, and founder of Coursen Security Group.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, is entering a critical new phase as troubling new details emerge about blood evidence inside the home where she disappeared. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield reveals new information about blood discovered inside the home and what it could mean for the investigation. Ashleigh is joined by renowned investigative genetic genealogist CeCe Moore, the chief genetic genealogist at Parabon NanoLabs, whose work using DNA and family-tree analysis has helped identify suspects and victims in hundreds of criminal cases. If you have any information, call 1-800-CALL-FBI

Three weeks into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, the investigation in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills has grown more intense and more complex. What began as a missing persons case on February 1 quickly shifted into a criminal investigation after her purse, phone, wallet, and vehicle were found inside her home and blood was discovered near the front entrance. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield walks through the full timeline of the Nancy Guthrie mystery, including the Nest doorbell footage of a masked suspect with an Ozark Trail backpack, the unknown male DNA recovered from gloves found near the property, and the controversy surrounding evidence sent to a private Florida lab. We also examine the escalating ransom demands that led to a federal arrest, the FBI’s use of BlueFly signal detection technology to search for Nancy’s pacemaker, and the ongoing questions about motive, suspects, and whether this was a targeted kidnapping. With more than 20,000 tips reviewed and over $200,000 in reward money offered, this Nancy Guthrie missing update breaks down every major twist and where the case stands right now. If you have information, contact: 1-800-CALL-FBI

After days of speculation about whether the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie could have been taken across the U.S.–Mexico border, Mexican authorities are now publicly responding, and they are pushing back hard.With Sheriff Chris Nanos saying hundreds of personnel are reviewing thousands of leads and investigators not ruling out a possible accomplice tied to the suspected kidnapper seen on surveillance video, the question remains: what is really happening behind the scenes on Day 19 of the search for Nancy Guthrie? In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down every new development in the Nancy Guthrie case.

Is the FBI now looking south of the border? Law enforcement sources tell multiple outlets that the FBI has contacted Mexican authorities in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, even though Sheriff Chris Nanos has repeatedly stated there is no evidence she was taken to Mexico. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the conflicting statements about Mexico and dives into the truth about eerie Google searches tied to the Nancy Guthrie mystery, including records showing searches for Nancy’s address, Google image lookups of her home, and even searches for Savannah Guthrie’s salary in the days and months leading up to her disappearance.

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today Show co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson under deeply suspicious circumstances. Her purse, phone, wallet, and vehicle were left behind. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos’ fiery comments, what he admitted about the camera footage, where the investigation stands right now, and what it could mean for the ongoing search.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is now explicitly clearing the entire Guthrie family, including all siblings and spouses. That statement comes less than 24 hours after previous interviews where he said no one had been cleared. Meanwhile, federal agents have reportedly shown up at gun stores across Tucson with 40 names and 40 photos, asking employees if any of those individuals purchased weapons. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by former Special Deputy U.S. Marshal and CEO of Coursen Security Group, Spencer Coursen, to break down all the latest updates and where this investigation is heading next.Reclaim your personal data with Incogni! Use code DROPDEAD at the link below to get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/dropdead

The FBI has confirmed that a glove found roughly two miles from Nancy’s Catalina Foothills home has produced an unknown male DNA profile. Investigators say the type of glove appears to match the glove seen on surveillance video, and it has now been sent for final quality control before being entered into CODIS. At the same time, confusion is growing over reports suggesting this may have been a “burglary gone wrong.” Law enforcement sources are pushing back, saying that theory is not the official working narrative inside the investigation. As Savannah Guthrie posts a new public message urging whoever has her mother to “do the right thing,” investigators continue testing evidence from a towed Range Rover, reviewing surveillance footage, and tracking leads around the clock. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the unknown male DNA, the controversy over the burglary theory, what CODIS could reveal next, and where the Nancy Guthrie investigation stands right now.

As speculation grows about the mystery perp caught on Google Nest cameras, unidentified DNA inside Nancy’s home, and the decision to send key evidence to a Florida lab instead of Quantico, the tone of this investigation has definitely shifted on Day 14 in the search for the 84-year-old mother of Today Show Host Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down what stands out after two weeks, the masked mystery perp caught on video, questions surrounding tainted evidence and early scene access, and whether tension between federal and local authorities is typical in cases like this. Plus, former FBI Special Agent Maureen O’Connell joins the podcast to analyze the escalation, the meaning behind the aggressive search tactics, and what this stage of the investigation could signal in the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie. If you have any information about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, you’re urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI

We are now on Day 13 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, and there have been explosive new developments. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the breaking developments after SWAT was deployed roughly two miles from Nancy’s home and three people were detained as part of an active law enforcement operation. This comes as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues to intensify, with federal and local agencies working around the clock.

Day 12 in the Nancy Guthrie case just took another turn, and it starts with what was found inside her home. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the discovery of one glove now being tested for DNA and fingerprints... And here’s where it gets interesting: Reports say that glove was not sent to the FBI lab in Quantico. It went to a lab in Florida instead, which is now fueling questions about coordination between the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. The FBI has increased the reward to $100,000, confirmed more than 13,000 tips, and is operating a 24-hour command post as the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother continues. There are also new details about the mystery perp. The FBI put up a white forensic tent over Nancy’s front entrance, carried in high-resolution video equipment and a forensic height board, and refined the suspect description to a male approximately 5’9” to 5’10” with an average build using photogrammetry.

The search for Nancy Guthrie just took another turn, and this time it involves a pair of gloves that investigators say were found during search efforts. Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson, Arizona. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by former prosecutor Matt Murphy to walk through clues from the FBI, mystery suspect nest camera video, case developments, new searches, and more.

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has taken a disturbing turn. The FBI has released two Nest security camera videos that they believe are key to Nancy’s final movements. SWAT teams were deployed as new leads came in. Law enforcement confirms that one person has been detained for questioning. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the newly released video, the SWAT response, the detention, and what this surge of law enforcement activity could mean for Nancy Guthrie.

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has taken a disturbing turn. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the latest developments in the search for Nancy Guthrie as a second alleged ransom deadline passes with no money paid and no confirmed contact from suspected kidnappers. Ashleigh walks through what that silence may actually signal, and newly released statements from the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department as the investigation continues.

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has entered a troubling new phase as investigators carry out after-dark activity at multiple family properties in Tucson, Arizona. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down late-night law-enforcement searches inside family homes, reports of deputies spending hours photographing interiors, and a significant police presence at Nancy Guthrie’s residence, where video captured investigators examining what appeared to be a septic or water tank on the property.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

In the last several hours, FBI agents and Pima County deputies have flooded Nancy Guthrie’s home, re-establishing crime-scene tape, restricting access, and towing a vehicle from the property under a sheriff’s escort. Federal agents were also seen at the nearby home of Nancy’s daughter, Annie Guthrie, and her husband, Tommaso Cioni. As alleged ransom communications continue to surface and are actively being reviewed by federal authorities, President Donald Trump publicly acknowledged the investigation and said significant developments had unfolded within a matter of hours.If you have any information about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, you’re urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBIWatch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, continues to escalate as law enforcement confirms blood belonging to Nancy was found at the front door of her Arizona home and reveals that no suspects have been ruled out. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down a tense press conference with the Pima County Sheriff, explaining what investigators confirmed, what they refused to answer, and why the sheriff emphasized that everyone remains under scrutiny, from family members to service workers. Ashleigh also covers new federal charges against Derek Callella, a California man accused of sending a fake ransom demand to Annie Guthrie and her husband Tommaso Cioni, allegedly demanding bitcoin while impersonating a kidnapper, and details why the FBI says there has been no proof of life and no further contact since the ransom email was sent to media outlets. If you have any information about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, you’re urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBIGo to http://joiandblokes.com/banfield and use code BANFIELD for 50% off your labs and 20% off all supplementsWatch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Savannah Guthrie has broken her silence as the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, takes a deeply alarming turn. In an emotional family video released on Instagram, Savannah Guthrie issued a public plea for answers and proof of life, as reports emerge that multiple media outlets have received alleged ransom notes. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield details a sudden surge of law enforcement activity in Tucson, Arizona, including FBI involvement, renewed searches, multiple scenes under investigation, and agents carrying evidence bags into and out of the home.Try Just Thrive Probiotic for 90 days risk-free and save 20% with promo code BANFIELD.See the difference for yourself or get a full product refund, no questions asked.https://justthrivehealth.com/BANFIELDWatch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has taken a disturbing turn. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield reveals stunning new information from a law enforcement source close to the investigation, including that Savannah Guthrie’s brother-in-law is being looked at as a suspect, her sister Annie Guthrie’s car has been seized, 2 security cameras at the home were smashed, and more.Try Rocket Money for FREE or unlock more features with premium at: https://RocketMoney.com/dropdeadseriousWatch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has taken a disturbing turn. Investigators with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department say DNA evidence was found inside Nancy Guthrie’s home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson, Arizona, as the case escalates from a missing persons investigation into a criminal probe. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield sits down for an extended interview with Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who addresses why search and rescue efforts were halted, what investigators found inside the home that raised red flags, the significance of the DNA evidence, and more. If you have information related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Office at 520-351-4900.Get 50% off your first order of CookUnity meals — go to https://cookunity.com/ASHLEIGH50 and use my code ASHLEIGH50 at checkout to try them out for yourself! Thanks to CookUnity for sponsoring this video!Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

New court documents reveal chilling allegations of forced sex, strangulation, stalking, and explicit death threats in the Ohio double murder of Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe. Investigators say the details point to a calculated and deeply personal killing.In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down explosive court filings in the Columbus, Ohio, murders of Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique Tepe, who were found shot to death inside their home on December 30, 2025. According to new court filings, Monique Tepe told friends and family that her ex-husband, Dr. Michael McKee, had been abusive, had threatened to kill her, and claimed he could find her anywhere. The filings include allegations of forced sexual acts and strangulation, along with surveillance evidence showing a vehicle allegedly tied to Michael McKee arriving just before the murders and leaving shortly after. Investigators also noted an earlier video of a suspect entering the Tepe property weeks before the killings while the couple was away. Court records state that McKee’s phone was left at his workplace in Rockford, Illinois while the murders occurred, raising serious questions about premeditation and planning.Try Just Thrive Probiotic for 90 days risk-free and save 20% with promo code BANFIELD.See the difference for yourself or get a full product refund, no questions asked.https://justthrivehealth.com/BANFIELDWatch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

After weeks of fear and unanswered questions, the Utah doomsday mom case has finally cracked open. The four missing children have now been found overseas, and their mother, Elleshia Anne Seymour, has been arrested in Croatia. In an exclusive interview, Ashleigh Banfield speaks with the children's aunt, Jill Seymour, who confirms the children were located in Croatia but remain stuck there as the legal process unfolds. The case drew international attention after alarming TikTok videos and alleged apocalyptic beliefs raised fears about the children’s safety. Now, with the kids found and their mother in custody, the focus shifts to what happens next and how they get home.GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/5b5e2c8fbReady to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/BANFIELD and using code BANFIELD.Case Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxEAbh-aNbMJUJhYse_R8Oo3BXNEUDSRu

The Ohio murder mystery surrounding the brutal killings of Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe in Columbus, Ohio, is growing more disturbing as new crime scene questions emerge. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the first court appearance of Michael McKee, Monique Tepe’s ex-husband and a Chicago surgeon, who was arraigned in Franklin County, Ohio, and indicted on charges of aggravated murder. Ashleigh revisits the chilling 911 call that first alerted police, examines what the crime scene may reveal about what happened inside the Tepe home, and speaks with forensic criminalologist Dr. Laura Pettler about what crime scene clues may tell investigators about motive, timing, and intent.Get 50% off your first order of CookUnity meals — go to https://cookunity.com/BANFIELD and use my code BANFIELD at checkout to try them out for yourself! Dr. Laura Pettler- Forensic CriminologistLaura Pettler & Associates Death Investigations Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

A Utah mother is accused of abducting her own four children and fleeing the country, triggering an international manhunt involving local police and federal authorities. Police and family members point to alarming TikTok videos in which she allegedly spoke about receiving dreams from God, warned of the “end times,” claimed Salt Lake City would be destroyed, referenced natural disasters, and urged others to “brace for the apocalypse.” 35-year-old Elleshia Anne Seymour is charged with four counts of custodial interference and removing a child from the state after investigators say she disappeared with her children on November 29, leaving behind an unlocked home in West Jordan, Utah. Police say Seymour shares custody with two fathers, neither of whom consented to any travel. The missing children are 11-year-old Landon Seymour, 8-year-old Levi Parker Seymour, 7-year-old Hazel Raye Seymour, and 3-year-old Jacob Kurt Brady. Court documents reveal that Seymour’s vehicle was found abandoned at Salt Lake City International Airport, and surveillance footage tracked her boarding a one-way international flight with all four children. Authorities later confirmed the family traveled through Europe and ultimately landed in Croatia.Nate Eaton - East Idaho News: https://www.youtube.com/@EastidnewsWatch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Michael McKee, a former surgeon and the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, has been extradited back to Ohio after his arrest out of state. Prosecutors allege McKee secretly entered the Tepe home and carried out the execution-style murders of Monique Tepe and her husband, Spencer Tepe, in what authorities describe as a calculated and violent attack. Now jailed in Franklin County, McKee awaits his next court appearance as the case moves forward. But what really happens to a high-profile defendant once the cell door closes? In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by Larry Levine, founder of Wall Street Prison Consultants-- a former federal inmate who now advises white-collar criminals, celebrities, and high-profile defendants on surviving incarceration. Try Just Thrive Probiotic for 90 days risk-free and save 20% with promo code BANFIELD.See the difference for yourself or get a full product refund, no questions asked.https://justthrivehealth.com/BANFIELDLarry Levine's Book: Prison Politics 101: Mastering the Art of Survivalhttps://www.amazon.com/Prison-Politics-101-Mastering-Survival/dp/B0DSSNQ582Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Police say this was not a crime of passion, not a botched home invasion, and not a jealous husband snapping in the moment, but a meticulously planned double murder allegedly orchestrated by a federal agent who was living a secret double life with his family’s au pair. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the shocking prosecution theory against Brendan Banfield, a Virginia IRS agent accused of catfishing an unsuspecting man through BDSM websites, luring him into the Banfield home under false pretenses, and then staging a brutal scene that left his wife, Christine Banfield, stabbed to death and Joseph Ryan shot and killed inside their million-dollar Fairfax County home. Prosecutors allege Banfield and his young Brazilian au pair, Juliana Perez Magalhães, carried out an elaborate plot involving fake online identities, Telegram calls, decoy 911 calls, McDonald’s drive-through alibis, sound-dampening windows, gun-range training, and a plan to make Banfield look like the hero who stopped a violent intruder.Pretty Lies & Alibis:https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyLiesAndAlibishttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis/id1519114534Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

A grand jury has returned sweeping new charges in the murders of Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe, indicting Monique’s ex-husband, Illinois vascular surgeon Michael McKee, on four counts of aggravated murder and an additional burglary charge. Court records reveal new details about how investigators believe the killings were planned, including evidence prosecutors say points to deliberate preparation and intent. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down what the indictment reveals, why the aggravated murder charges matter, and how this case against a high-achieving surgeon and former spouse is rapidly escalating. Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Phantom Court Clerical Error? Family members say the warning signs were there long before Spencer and Monique Tepe were brutally murdered inside their Columbus, Ohio home, but one strange detail in the court system has raised a disturbing new question. Just months before the killings, Ohio court records show a divorce hearing was mistakenly scheduled in the long-closed case between Monique and her ex-husband, surgeon Michael McKee. The court later called it a clerical error, saying the hearing was canceled and issued by mistake, but the timing has fueled intense scrutiny over whether a clerical error or a docket mistake could have reopened old wounds.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

The Ohio murder mystery surrounding the killings of Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe is accelerating, and what police just confirmed changes how this case looks entirely. Columbus police finally faced reporters and confirmed explosive new details about Dr. Michael McKee, Monique’s ex-husband and an Illinois surgeon now charged in the case. Investigators say weapons were recovered from McKee’s Chicago condo, including one preliminarily linked to the murders through federal ballistics analysis, as police work to piece together how this all unfolded. We are also learning startling new details about McKee’s arrest, with the ATF confirming he was taken into custody in Rockford, Illinois, prompting new questions about his movements and what happened in the final moments before police moved in. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the arrest, the press conference, the evidence police revealed, and the deeply troubling accounts from the Tepe family that suggest fear and control long before this case ever turned deadly.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/