
Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield
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Ep 259Mystery Kidnapper Exposed: The DNA Trail That Could Crack the Nancy Guthrie Case
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/
Ep 258Searching For Body with Specific Coordinates in the Desert | Nancy Guthrie Missing
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/
Ep 257Are Police Keeping Evidence They Shouldn't? | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 27
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/
Ep 256Shocking New Details: Mystery Car Caught on Cam, Police Plane Tracked Range Rover | Nancy Guthrie
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/
Ep 255Was Sheriff Lying or Clueless as Feds & Mystery SUVs Swarmed Nancy Guthrie’s House?
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/
Ep 254Taken From Her Bed in the Dark of Night? New Twist in the Nancy Guthrie Mystery
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/
Ep 253Breaking: Masked Prowler Caught on Video BEFORE Nancy Guthrie Vanished?
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/
Ep 252Disturbing Blood Discovery Inside Nancy Guthrie’s Home | Nancy Guthrie Missing Update
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
Ep 251Nancy Guthrie Case Deep Dive: Every Twist After 3 Explosive Weeks | Nancy Guthrie Missing Update
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
Ep 250Nancy Guthrie Mystery: Mexican Authorities Fire Back | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 19
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.
Ep 249Nancy Guthrie Mystery: Kidnapped to Mexico? The Truth About Eerie Google Searches
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.
Ep 248Sheriff Attacks Ace Reporter & Admits Cams Are a Bust | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 17
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.
Ep 247Did Cops Switch Gears? Guthrie Family Cleared By Sheriff | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 15
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
Ep 246Unknown Male DNA? Burglary Gone Wrong? | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 15
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.
Ep 245Hired Help? Mystery Perp? Nancy Guthrie Search Blows Wide Open | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 14
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
Ep 244Breaking: SWAT Deployed 2 Miles From Nancy's Home, 3 People Detained | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 13
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.
Ep 243Shocking Find Inside Nancy's Home & Clues About Mystery Perp | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 12
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.
Ep 242FBI Drops Major Clue About Mystery Perp, Gloves Found, Backpack ID'd | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 11
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.
Ep 241FBI Drops DISTURBING Video, Person Hauled Away in Cuffs | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 10
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.
Ep 240Guthrie Mystery: Ransom Scammers in the Crosshairs as the Search for Nancy Guthrie Intensifies
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.
Ep 239Nancy Guthrie Mystery Heats Up: After-Dark Searches Inside Family Homes & Massive Police Presence
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/
Ep 238Breaking: FBI Floods Guthrie Property, Hauls Nancy's Car Away | Nancy Guthrie Missing Update
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/
Ep 237Sheriff: "Car Towed," "Being Processed" per "Search Warrant" "No one Ruled Out" | Nancy Guthrie Case
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/
Ep 236Police Presence Explodes as Savannah Guthrie Breaks Silence on Ransom Notes | Nancy Guthrie Update
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/
Ep 235Stunning New Twist: Savannah's Sister's Car Seized, Cameras Smashed | Nancy Guthrie Missing Update
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/
Ep 234DNA Found at Home as Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Escalates | Nancy Guthrie Update
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/
Ep 233EXPLOSIVE Accusations in Ohio Double Murders | Monique & Spencer Tepe, Michael McKee
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/
Ep 232Utah Doomsday Mom ARRESTED, Kids Trapped in Orphanage in Croatia | Elleshia Seymour Update
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
Ep 231Ohio Murder Mystery Turns More Disturbing as Crime Scene Clues Surface | Spencer & Monique Tepe
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/
Ep 230Utah Doomsday Mom Abducts 4 Children, Triggers International Manhunt | Elleshia Seymour Update
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/
Ep 229Brutal New Reality in Jail: Surgeon Accused of Double Murder Shipped to Ohio, Monique & Spencer Tepe
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/
Ep 228Nanny & Scheming Husband's Filthy Mistress Catfish Murder Plot? | Au Pair Murder, Brendan Banfield
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/
Ep 227Ohio Double Murder: Sinister Plan Exposed in New Indictment | Spencer & Monique Tepe
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/
Ep 226DID COURT SCREW-UP LEAD TO DOUBLE MURDER? | Ohio Murders: Spencer and Monique Tepe, Michael McKee
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/
Ep 225Ohio Murder Mystery Heats Up: New Arrest Details and Evidence | Dr. Michael McKee
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/
Ep 224DISTURBING: Family Says Jilted Surgeon Threatened To Kill Ex-Wife Before Brutal Ohio Double Murders
They say the threats came first, long before the night Spencer and Monique Tepe were brutally murdered inside their own home. Now, family members are breaking their silence, saying Monique’s ex-husband, surgeon Dr. Michael McKee, accused in this double murder, did not simply disappear from Monique’s life after their short marriage ended. They say he terrified her. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything we know about Michael McKee, the high-achieving surgeon now charged in the murders of Monique and Spencer Tepe, from his spotless academic record and medical career to the chilling claims made by family members, the long drive investigators are reconstructing, and the haunting wedding vows Monique once spoke about wrong relationships and waterfalls of tears.JUST THRIVE: https://justthrivehealth.com/BANFIELDTry 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.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/
Ep 223Seething For A Decade? Ex-Husband Chained in Court, New Charges Filed in Ohio Dentist Double Murders | Dr. Michael McKee
The more that comes out, the harder it becomes to believe this was random. And the more chilling the question becomes. Was Dr. Michael McKee seething for a decade? In a moment that felt inevitable to some and shocking to others, Dr. Michael McKee was marched into court in chains as prosecutors upgraded the charges against him in the murders of Ohio dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique Tepe. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield walks through the courtroom moment, the upgraded aggravated murder charges, and what prosecutors now believe about how this double murder unfolded. We also dig into what those charges mean in Ohio, including the very real possibility of the death penalty.Joining Ashleigh is Angenette Levy, host of Crime Fix on Law and Crime and an Ohio native who has been closely following this case from the beginning. Crime Fix on Law & Crime:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoW1SIeAWaWaucjKyz7lAmqMxO86PVzZiAngenette Levy:https://www.youtube.com/@Angenette5https://x.com/Angenette5Shocking Arrest: Surgeon Ex-Husband Charged in Brutal Ohio Dentist Murders | Dr. Michael McKee:Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shocking-arrest-surgeon-ex-husband-charged-in-brutal/id1749169659?i=1000744633214Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UgWW662pm1OMzSkajIafM?si=e9c5d09e86184744Unhinged Ex-Husband? Every Clue & Everything We Know About Ohio Dentist Murders | Dr. Michael McKeeApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unhinged-ex-husband-every-clue-everything-we-know-about/id1749169659?i=1000744852976Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/31Xi905Tforn9Rk60R5zaI?si=7VA_ER1hRvOKeXR_ChSZ5g Case Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxEAbh-aNbMLbZF2tU2bUz8T568FZ6PAdWatch 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/
Ep 222Unhinged Ex-Husband? Every Clue & Everything We Know About Ohio Dentist Murders | Dr. Michael McKee
The arrest of Michael McKee shocked Ohio and reignited intense scrutiny into the brutal murders of dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique Tepe. In this episode, we walk through everything investigators may be looking at now: the arrest warrant, the precise offense time, the wellness check that sent police to the wrong address, and the growing list of forensic, digital, and circumstantial clues that could define this case moving forward. From footprints, electronics, and location data to communications, vehicles, and potential motive, this is a comprehensive look at what law enforcement has, what they may still be analyzing, and what questions remain unanswered.Shocking Arrest: Surgeon Ex-Husband Charged in Brutal Ohio Dentist Murders | Dr. Michael McKeeApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shocking-arrest-surgeon-ex-husband-charged-in-brutal/id1749169659?i=1000744633214Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UgWW662pm1OMzSkajIafM?si=e9c5d09e86184744YouTube: https://youtu.be/1wbroSpXkCkCase Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxEAbh-aNbMLbZF2tU2bUz8T568FZ6PAdWatch 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/
Ep 221Shocking Arrest: Surgeon Ex-Husband Charged in Brutal Ohio Dentist Murders | Dr. Michael McKee
A shocking arrest has finally been made in the brutal murders of an Ohio dentist and his wife, and the suspect police have charged is someone disturbingly close to home: Monique Tepe's surgeon ex-husband, Dr. Michael McKee. We also examine newly surfaced police body camera footage from the early moments of the investigation and walk through the full 911 call tied to the discovery of the bodies, details that add chilling context to what investigators encountered inside the home. From court records and charging documents to what police are still not saying publicly, this is a full deep dive into a case that has now shifted from mystery to prosecution.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/
Ep 220CHILLING NEW DETAILS: Ohio Double Murder Is More Disturbing Than It Looks | Dentist & Wife Killed
A disturbing Ohio double murder is raising serious questions after a dentist and his wife were found shot to death inside their home while their young children were left unharmed. As investigators search for answers, a chilling detail has taken on new importance: a neighbor called 911 days earlier reporting a stranger banging on her door in the middle of the night just steps away from the victims’ home. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe and the troubling puzzle pieces that do not add up, including the neighbor’s 911 call, eerie coincidences, unexplained timeline gaps, and the lingering question of whether this was a random stranger or something far more sinister.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/
Ep 219Ohio Dentist & Wife Murdered: DISTURBING New Clues & Information
After this episode was published, People Magazine reported that Spencer Tepe's brother-in-law, Rob Misleh, says the woman in the 911 call transcripts is not Monique. https://people.com/911-call-not-monique-tepe-relative-says-11880695A respected Ohio dentist and his wife were found shot to death inside their Columbus home, and more than a week later, police are still saying very little. Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique, known to family and friends as “Mo,” were discovered after concerns were raised when Spencer failed to show up for work, something colleagues say was completely out of character. In this episode, we walk through the disturbing new information that has emerged since their deaths, including police radio traffic from the morning their bodies were found, newly surfaced details from a prior 911 call connected to the home, and what investigators are and are not sharing with the public. We also examine why the lack of visible progress is raising questions and what experts say could be happening behind the scenes.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/
Ep 218Uvalde School Shooting Officer on Trial: When Does Police Failure Become a Crime? | Adrian Gonzalez
Nearly four years after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, a former school police officer is now facing criminal charges for his actions that day. Adrian Gonzalez is charged with 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment, accused of failing to take action while a gunman was inside the school. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down what prosecutors say Gonzalez should have done, how the defense is framing the chaos and confusion of that morning, and why this case is raising a far bigger question. When does a failure to act become a crime? This trial is only the second time in U.S. history that a police officer has been criminally prosecuted for a school shooting response, and the outcome could have nationwide implications for law enforcement accountability.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/
Ep 217“There’s a Psycho Killer on the Loose”: Bryan Kohberger’s Sister Speaks Out in NYT Article
Bryan Kohberger’s sister, Mel Kohberger, has spoken publicly for the first time in a New York Times interview, and what she says adds a disturbing layer to an already haunting case. Before her brother was arrested in the Idaho student murders, Mel says she warned him to be careful because she believed there was a psycho killer on the loose. She insists her family had no idea Bryan was responsible and says they would have gone to police immediately if they had known.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/
Ep 216Melodee Buzzard Found Executed in the Desert, Mom Charged with Murder | Matt Murphy Breaks It Down
Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard was found dead in a remote area of the Utah desert months after she disappeared from California. Investigators say she was shot multiple times in the head, and ballistic evidence helped link the crime scene to items recovered during the investigation. Her mother, Ashlee Lynn Buzzard, is now charged with first-degree murder. She has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail. 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/
Ep 215Unbelievable Texas Murder Mystery: Killer Walked Up & Fired | The Disturbing Case of Liz Barraza
On a quiet Friday morning in Tomball, Texas, 29-year-old Liz Barraza was setting up for a garage sale outside her home when a masked figure walked up her driveway and shot her multiple times.The killer calmly turned around and vanished, leaving behind a chilling surveillance video and a case that remains unsolved more than six years later. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the disturbing timeline of Liz Barraza’s murder, the mysterious Nissan Frontier caught on camera, the haunting questions about the shooter’s identity and gender, and why investigators believe this was a targeted killing. 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/
Ep 214JonBenét Ramsey Murder: Police Confirm New Evidence and DNA Re-Testing
Nearly 29 years after the murder of 6 year old JonBenét Ramsey, Boulder police are confirming something many believed might never happen: new evidence has been collected, old evidence is being re tested, and new interviews are underway.In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the latest update from Boulder Police, including advances in DNA testing, newly conducted and follow up interviews, and why investigators say JonBenét’s murder remains an active, top priority case. Police are not revealing what the new evidence is or who has been interviewed, but they are confirming renewed efforts with state, federal, and outside experts to push this investigation forward.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/
Ep 213Murder or Panic? Cheerleader's Secret Pregnancy & Shallow Grave | Brooke Skylar Richardson
In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield walks through the disturbing case of Brooke Skylar Richardson, an Ohio high school senior who secretly gave birth, buried her newborn in her parents’ backyard, and later stood trial for murder.The case quickly became a fight over what actually happened in the moments after that baby was born. Prosecutors told the jury the newborn was alive. The defense insisted she was stillborn. And in the end, jurors were left trying to decide whether Brooke Richardson killed her baby, or whether the truth was something that could never be fully proven.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/
Ep 212Grisly New Details Surface in Brentwood Double Murder Tied to Hollywood’s Inner Circle | Rob & Michele Reiner
The Brentwood double murder of Rob and Michele Reiner is taking on a disturbing new dimension as grisly details emerge and investigators reveal just how deeply connected this case is to Hollywood’s most powerful inner circle. From longtime friendships with A-list figures like Bill Hader to close ties with Barack and Michelle Obama, the ripple effects of this crime are being felt far beyond Los Angeles. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the latest developments, what we are learning now that we did not know before, and why this case is no longer just a family tragedy but a high-profile Hollywood shockwave.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/
Ep 211Double Murder in Brentwood: Hollywood Legend and Wife Killed | Rob & Michele Reiner
Argument at Conan O'Brien's Christmas Party? Legendary filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife of 36 years, Michele Singer Reiner, a respected photographer and producer, were found dead inside their Brentwood, Los Angeles home in an apparent double homicide. Within hours, police arrested their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, and he now remains in custody on suspicion of murder as investigators race to piece together what happened in the hours leading up to the fatal incident.
Ep 210HORRIFYING New Evidence in the Rebecca Park Murder | Full Arrest Affidavit
Warning: The details in this case are graphic and deeply unsettling. Newly revealed details from the probable cause affidavit lay out a chilling picture of what investigators say happened in the final days of the 22-year-old pregnant woman’s life, and the disturbing role police believe was played by her own biological mother, Cortney Bartholomew, and her stepfather, Bradly Bartholomew. According to court documents, the couple are now turning on each other, each shifting blame while admitting to deeply disturbing actions that prosecutors say expose a calculated and brutal crime. Full Affidavit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/155xSxqZJrax6NyGcdDTog5G-devOVYyZ/viewWatch 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/