Real-Time Crime

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security warn Americans and fellow low enforcement of possible targeted attacks here at home in retaliation for the U.S./Israel attack on Iran,  authorities are now investigating a mass shooting in Austin as possible terrorism.  A 53 year old man wearing a “Property of Allah” shirt with an Iranian flag opened fire at people enjoying their weekend on a front patio at a popular bar, killing 2 and injuring 14 others.   Republicans are now putting pressure on Democrats to fund the Department of Homeland Security in the wake of the war with Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. go over the latest details on the disappearance of 84 year old Nancy Guthrie, exactly one month since she was reported missing by her family.  Despite multiple “ransom notes”, the surveillance footage, and the emotional pleas from the Guthrie’s investigators say they are now “refocusing resources.”  On this anniversary, the question remains, will we ever know what happened to Nancy Guthrie?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. get you caught up on everything you need to know about the latest developments out of Iran.  As of this recording, thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets to either celebrate or mourn the death of their Supreme Leader, killed by U.S. and Israeli air strikes.  So far, more than 200 people have reportedly died in Iran, with reports of mass casualties at a girls’ elementary school. Over the past several hours, Iran has stepped up its retaliatory attacks against U.S. bases across the region.  Meantime, President Trump warns Iran over its threat to “get even” with the U.S. and Israel, saying: “If they do, we will hit them with a force that has never been seen before.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannan Watts and her two young daughters mysteriously disappeared in 2018, leaving her husband, Chris Watts, as the main suspect. When Chris’ affair came to light and he miserably failed a polygraph test, the truth started to unravel… He killed his wife and daughters with zero remorse, and the details are horrific. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when your gut says “danger,” but your sister’s already in too deep? J. Smith-Cameron opens up about playing Marian Proctor in "Murdaugh: Death in the Family." J. shares why she chose not to contact the real Marian, the guilt that must hang over the family, and how she felt protective of a woman trapped in an impossible emotional position. She also reveals the scene that scared her most to film and what she thinks keeps all of us glued to true crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel, and now the U.S. are confirming that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in U.S./Israeli strikes on Tehran.  President Trump confirmed  Khamenei’s death on his truth social account saying he was “unable to avoid our intelligence and highly sophisticated tracking systems.” Meantime, there have been several retaliatory attacks by Iran throughout the region as the airstrikes continue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 2:30amET, President Trump announced that the United States, in partnership with Israel, launched a "major combat operation" against Iran.  The objective goes beyond preventing Iran from having a nuclear weapon, according to the president.  Trump says he wants regime change and is putting the onus on the Iranian people to "take over their government," and he cautioned U.S. citizens to be prepared for American casualties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35-year-old mom of 3, Kouri Richins, is accused of poisoning her husband Eric with 5 times the lethal dose of fentanyl in March of 2022. A year later, RIchins was arrested for murder while she was promoting her new book on helping children deal with the grief of losing a parent. The prosecution wrapped its first week of testimony with its key witness: Richins’ housekeeper who claims she’s the one who sold Kouri the fentanyl, but the defense poked significant holes in Carmen Lauder’s testimony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Bill Clinton released his opening statement to the Congressional committee overseeing the Epstein Investigation and he sounds ready to vigorously defend himself and his wife.  Clinton tells committee members he “saw nothing and did nothing wrong.” He also chastised them for bringing Hillary in to testify and makes it clear he is not looking forward to answering their questions, but he’s ready to answer them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats are fuming after Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert sneaked a photo of Hillary Clinton to a right wing podcaster in the middle of Clinton’s deposition. The hearing was paused to investigate, and Clinton and her team asked to bring the press into the deposition for full transparency.  Democrats now have a list of demands, asking that President Trump direct Pam Bondi to release all Epstein files, unredacted. They also want Trump himself deposed, now that former President Bill Clinton is set to testify tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is being deposed near her home in Chappaqua, New York by members of the committee looking into the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Both Clinton and the former president, who is set to testify tomorrow, wanted the proceedings to take place publicly, but instead they’re being held behind closed doors. In response, Clinton has just publicly released her opening statement to the committee moments before testifying, calling out members for partisan politics and protecting President Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV's Bachelor Clayton Echard says what started as one date turned into a paternity claim, hundreds of messages, and a tabloid story timed to explode his career. He says even though he and his accuser never had intercourse, he found himself spiraling, questioning his own reality, and fighting to clear his name while the internet assumed the worst. And the drama didn’t stop with the accusation. Clayton says when everything exploded, Bachelor Nation was nowhere to be found.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Department has withheld at least three the interviews with a woman who came forward shortly after Jeffrey Epstein’s arrest in 2019.    Democrats on the House Oversite Committee are demanding answers why this South Carolina woman’s allegations that she was sexually advised by Trump when she was 13 are missing from the publicly released Epstein files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New court documents have revealed singer D4vd, aka David Anthony Burke, is the target of a grand jury investigation into the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The docs detail the first official findings from detectives who found the badly decomposing and dismembered body of Rivas Hernandez in the front truck of D4vd’s Tesla last September. They also reveal D4vd’s parents are resisting traveling to California to testify in front of the grand jury looking into potential murder charges against their son.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a regularly scheduled town hall meeting with staff, Bill Gates apologized  for impacting the reputation of the organization because of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.  For the first time,  Gates admitted to having two extramarital affairs with Russian women, while insisting he did nothing illicit.  Gates also took a moment to give credit to his ex wife Melinda, for always being skeptical about Epstein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump put on quite the show last night.  His speech came in at 1 hour and 49 minutes, beating his own record last year by 9 minutes.  The speech was less of an address and more of a reality tv show: complete with awards, surprises, and tearful reunions.   And while there were certainly divisive moments - with dozens of Democrats not even present boycotting the address, it was surprisingly positive and upbeat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. discuss what wasn’t said in John Davidson’s statement after he shouted the N Word at acclaimed black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo at the BAFTA awards. While it’s true that Davidson - who suffers from Tourette Syndrome -  could not control his outburst, it doesn’t mean it didn’t inflict harm.  In his official statement, Davidson thanked the public for their support and said  he’s spent his life teaching “empathy, kindness, and understanding from others, and I will continue to do so.”  But what he didn’t say was “I’m sorry” or even acknowledge the names of Jordan and Lindo - to apologize for the painful humiliation they endured at his outburst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savannah Guthrie just posted an emotional 4 minute video offering up to $1 million for the recovery of her 84 year old mother Nancy, who has been missing since February 1st.  Amy and T.J. play part of her impassioned plea for information where we hear for the first time, Savannah acknowledge that her mom may “already be lost, she may already be gone.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucy Letby is a former British neonatal nurse who is now known as one of the most prolific baby serial killers in history. But, is she guilty of these unimaginable crimes?  Lucy worked every shift that a baby mysteriously passed, she was harboring confidential patient forms and she wrote a “confession” on a post-it note.. So, how is there any doubt surrounding her guilt?!  Emily and Shane are breaking down all of the facts so you can decide if Lucy Letby is a monster or if she’s being used as a scapegoat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day one of testimony began in the trial of 35 year old Kouri Richins, the mom of three accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins nearly 4 years ago. The case made national headlines after Richins was arrested for murder within weeks of publishing and promoting her book on helping kids through the grief of losing a parent.  Prosecutors claim Richins was millions of dollars in debt and in love with another man and killed her husband for a fresh start at life.  The defense is pointing the finger right back at the victim, already painting a picture of someone who turned to drugs to deal with chronic pain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Gov Gavin Newsom To Atlanta Audience: “I’m Like You, I’m A 960 SAT guy” Gavin Newsom is facing major backlash while out promoting his new book where he discusses his dyslexia.  Newsom told an Atlanta audience that he was like them, and no better than them because he was a “960 SAT guy…. You’ve never seen me read a speech because I cannot read a speech.”  Several people have strong reactions  to Newsom’s comments, including Nicki Minaj, who said his way of bonding with black people “is to tell them how stupid he is & he can’t read.””See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In case you were wondering what it’s like to hunker down through an actual blizzard… Amy and T.J. describe the scene and give the latest updates from the storm as they record from inside their Manhattan apartment. Hundreds of thousands are without power, thousands of flights are cancelled, schools are closed and a travel ban is in place… and there are still hours left in this Nor’Easter for the record books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BBC is apologizing after a racial slur was shouted during the BAFTAs last night in London.  Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo (both Oscar nominees for "Sinners") were presenting the first award of the night when the n-word could be heard shouted out in the theater.  The show host later apologized to the audience and blamed the outburst on a man's Tourette Syndrome. But that didn't stop an intense and heated debate online; many suggesting there's no way this was a coincidence. Whatever you do, please listen to the end of this episode where Amy and T. J. apply context and explain "coprolalia," a term you might not be familiar with but might explain why the incident might not have anything to do with racism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After announcing that TSA PreCheck would be suspended because of the government shutdown, the Department of Homeland Security -- a short time ago -- reversed course, and now says TSA PreCheck will remain open.  The reversal comes after a swift outcry that the administration was using travelers as political pawns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 year old Eileen Gu made the decision in 2019 to ski for her mother’s home country of China rather than the U.S.  Two Olympics later, and Gu is not only the most decorated female skier in her sport, but the highest paid athlete at the Winter Games.  Gu has been criticized by many, including VP J.D. Vance, but she says money doesn’t motivate her,  instead it’s the hope that she’s inspiring millions of young people where her mother was born.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Homeland Security made a late night announcement: TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are suspended until lawmakers reach a deal to fund DHS.   Democrats, and the airlines themselves, have accused the administration of using Americans as a “political football” to try and end another government shutdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kellie Martin joins Killer Thriller to revisit the true story behind Death of a Cheerleader, the 90s TV movie based on the real-life murder of young girl in a small affluent town. The movie became the highest rated TV movie of the year. At just 17, Kellie stepped into the role of Angela Delvecchio, the girl who killed her classmate. She reveals why she avoided researching the real case, how she fought to make Angela sympathetic instead of monstrous, and why she saw shame and desperation at the heart of the stabbing.Kellie opens up about feeling like the outsider next to Tori Spelling at the height of 90210 fame and how that real-life insecurity gave her a window into Angela’s shame and obsession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opening statements begin Monday for a 35 year old mother of three, Kouri Richins, who is charged with fatally poisoning her husband.  Eric Richins was found with more than 5 times the lethal amount of fentanyl in his system in March of 2022.  Kouri Richins was arrested for his murder within weeks of publishing a book about helping kids deal with the sudden loss of a parent, called “Are You With Me.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

39 year old Caleb Flynn is waking up behind bars this morning, charged in the shooting death of his wife Ashley.  Police say Flynn staged the crime scene to try and blame an intruder for Ashley’s death.  Amy and T.J. play part of Flynn’s dramatic 911 call, where he first tells authorities his wife has been shot twice in the head.  They also go back to season 12 of American Idol, where Flynn tells fans about how much he loves his wife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales is facing calls for his resignation after a former staffer’s text came to light this week.  That staffer died by suicide last year by setting herself on fire.  In the newly uncovered text message, she appears to confirm an affair with the married Republican and father of six.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Dane passed away yesterday, a year after revealing he'd been diagnosed with ALS.  Dane made a lasting impression as Dr. Mark Sloan aka McSteamy on the hit show "Grey's Anatomy."  And he passed on the 20-year anniversary of his first appearance on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 year old Alysa Liu just became the first American woman to win Olympic figure skating gold in 24 years!   After retiring from the sport at 16, Liu came back to the sport with a passion and joy for skating, with zero focus on her score, or winning.   Watching her skate today without fear of the outcome, was a lesson for all of us on how to live better.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr confirmed — on two separate occasions — yesterday that an "enforcement action" has been initiated against ABC's "The View." The investigation was triggered based on the same rule and the same guest that put CBS and Stephen Colbert publicly at odds this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Waiting to Exhale" and "Boomerang" star Lela Rochon takes on a real-life horror story in "The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story". Anthony Robinson seemed polite and soft-spoken. Meanwhile, he was murdering women and dumping their bodies in shopping carts. Monica wasn’t reckless, just lonely and hopeful. She ignored her gut instincts until she asked him one direct question…then what happened next will shake you to your core!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stunning breaking news out of the UK: the Royal formerly known as Prince Andrew was arrested this morning in the UK after an investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.  It was hard to imagine a farther fall from grace for the son of Queen Elizabeth II.  He's been a source of public shame for years because of his relationship with Epstein and allegations of sexual misconduct. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The network already announced it’s ending “The Late Show” in May, and now Stephen Colbert is making clear he’s not going quietly.  On his show this week, he claimed the network refused to let him air an interview with a Texas Democrat. The network fired off a statement saying that’s not true. And last night, Colbert fired back…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A significant lead in the Nancy Guthrie case did not pan out. DNA from gloves found near Guthrie's home did not lead to a possible suspect.  But in a new round of media interviews, the sheriff insists the case has not gone cold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a short while ago, three time U.S. national champion figure skater Amber Glenn missed a final rotation on her last jump, almost certainly costing her the gold medal many believed she would bring home.  Glenn will now go into Thursday’s medal round in 13th place.  Her agony on the ice was palpable, as she tearfully told her coaches what we all knew up until that final jump:  “I had it.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been several significant developments in the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts. Most notably, the Sheriff’s Department announced all Guthrie siblings and their spouses have been cleared as possible suspects. Investigators have also released info on DNA found in a pair of gloves, TMZ has shared details from a new note suggesting Nancy is in Mexico, and searchers are using new technology to try and find a signal from Nancy’s pacemaker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnight, the family of Rev. Jesse Jackson announced the civil rights leader and 2-time presidential candidate had passed away.  Amy and T. J. give the just-released details, plus give their own unique histories and experiences with Jackson over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.