The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

Former First Lady Jill Biden’s ex-husband has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his second wife following a weeks-long investigation into a December domestic incident in Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NYPD Detective Paul Mauro analyzes the conviction of Brendan Banfield in the "Au Pair Affair," detailing how blood spatter forensics exposed a cold-blooded murder plot. Emily and Paul also examine Ryan Routh’s life sentence and erratic courtroom behavior following his attempted assassination of Donald Trump, plus the latest on the Tyler Robinson case as the defense fights to disqualify the prosecution in the Charlie Kirk assassination trial Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former IRS officer Brendan Banfield was convicted of conspiring with his au pair to kill his wife and an unsuspecting stranger, as prosecutors detailed how he lured a victim to his Virginia home before staging the crime scene to conceal the murders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To millions of subscribers, Ruby Franke was the ultimate "super-mom," the face of the popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers. Her life seemed like a masterclass in organized parenting and wholesome values. But behind the suburban perfection lay a chilling reality: Ruby had fallen under the spell of Jodi Hildebrandt, a lifestyle coach who used faith as a tool for isolation and systematic abuse. In the summer of 2023, the world watched in shock as the facade of the “perfect family” crumbled. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker and director of Evil Influencer, Skye Borgman, discusses the layers of Jodi Hildebrandt’s manipulation. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Oklahoma mother was found dead inside a trash can at her Edmond home after neighbors reported a fight between two teens, leading police to arrest her adopted son on a first-degree murder complaint as investigators work to determine a motive and cause of death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New court documents allege a wealthy tech executive pushed his wife to her death during a bitter divorce, as prosecutors claim a dispute over millions of dollars and shared assets turned deadly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The trial of Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, continues with the defense moving to disqualify the entire Utah County Attorney’s Office. Paul Mauro and Utah attorney Skye Lazaro examine the state's unique "pre-preliminary" hearing process, the potential return of the firing squad, and whether the digital evidence against Tyler Robinson is enough for a conviction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two teenage girls in Florida are facing attempted premeditated murder charges after police say an anonymous tip alerted school officials to an alleged plot to kill another student. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imagine living in a world where a stranger knows your every move. For CSI: Miami actress Eva LaRue, this was a 12-year reality. The nightmare began in 2007 with a single anonymous letter containing terrifying threats against Eva and her young daughter, Kaya. What followed was a decade-long campaign of harassment that forced the family to uproot their lives multiple times in a desperate search for safety. In honor of National Stalking Awareness Month, Eva LaRue and Kaya Callahan share their harrowing journey from victims to survivors. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal investigators say new forensic evidence has linked Alan Wade Wilmer, who died in 2017, to multiple cold-case murders from the 1980s, including two women found dead along the Colonial Parkway and several other killings that terrorized Virginia for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A North Carolina restaurateur, Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel, is facing two murder charges after investigators say she poisoned her daughter Leela Livis at Thanksgiving and is now tied to the 2007 house-fire death of Michael Schmidt, with authorities warning she could be linked to additional suspicious deaths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In January 2006, Jennifer Kesse lived a "picture-perfect" life. At 24-years-old she had a thriving career, a caring boyfriend, and a family filled with love. So, when no one heard from her that Tuesday morning, her loved ones knew something was wrong. After years of endless searching, one question remains the same: where is Jennifer? Twenty years later, her family is hoping to finally find the answer. With the use of new AI technology, they will analyze any overlooked clues along with the grainy surveillance footage that captured an unidentified person parking Jennifer’s car. For more episodes like these, listen here: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/broken-dreams/ This episode is marked explicit for language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal prosecutors say four rideshare drivers in Houston targeted intoxicated women, changed routes, and held them against their will before sexually assaulting them. Three men are in custody, and one is still on the run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For years, the Alexander brothers lived a lavish life. The three brothers were born into a multi-million-dollar family; their wealth and name led them around the world. Throughout the years, women came forward with different types of accusations. The facade all came to an end in December of 2024, when the Alexander brothers were arrested. Katherine Kallergis, residential bureau chief and a senior reporter at The Real Deal, and Sheridan Wall, residential reporter for The Real Deal’s team in New York, reported on the Alexander brothers and brought to light the horrific accusations. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearly 30 years after her death, investigators say new DNA and ballistic evidence have linked the 1998 murder of Linda Rutledge in Lexington, Kentucky, to serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers, who is believed to have killed at least eight people across multiple states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Brazilian au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, testified this week that her affair with former IRS agent Brendan Banfield pulled her into what prosecutors describe as a calculated plot to murder his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan, inside the family’s Virginia home in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday, Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant held a press conference which revealed new details surrounding the December 2025 murders of Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique Tepe. Monique's ex-husband, Michael David McKee was arrested this weekend and charged with the killings. Police described the crime as a 'targeted domestic violence attack.' FOX News National Correspondent Bryan Llenas provides an overview of the case and looks ahead at what's next for McKee. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a nearly two-week manhunt, Columbus police have arrested Michael David McKee, the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, and charged him with murder in the shooting deaths of Tepe and her husband, Spencer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On June 7th, 1992, three women mysteriously vanished: Suzie Streeter, Stacy McCall, and Sherrill Levitt, Suzie's mother. When friends hadn't heard from Suzie and Stacy, they arrived at the Levitt home to check on the girls. However, they arrived at an empty home which contained no signs of the three women. Suzie, Stacy, and Sherrill were never seen again. 33 years later and no convictions to date, the case of the Springfield Three continues to haunt law enforcement and the community alike. Journalist and podcaster Anne Roderique-Jones closely covered the case in season one of her podcast, Ozarks True Crime. She provides a timeline of the case, a look into the suspects, and shares how the community is still impacted by the mystery. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prosecutors say a Long Island man lay in wait at his estranged wife’s home, then killed her with a cyanide-soaked rag before leaving her body for their children to find. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the New York City area’s most notorious serial killers, Richard Cottingham, has confessed to the 1965 murder of 18-year-old Alys Eberhardt, closing a decades-old New Jersey cold case after investigators secured a detailed admission containing facts never made public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Cottingham, infamously known as the 'Torso Killer,' has confessed to killing 18-year-old Alys Eberhardt in her New Jersey home in 1965. Cottingham is currently serving a life sentence for his crimes, including 18 murders to which he's been linked. FOX News Digital Investigative Reporter Michael Ruiz provides details on the chilling update and shares how investigators have linked Cottingham to cold case crimes. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Convicted socialite Michelle Troconis appeared in court seeking release from her 20-year sentence, arguing ineffective legal counsel in the high-profile case tied to the 2019 killing of Jennifer Dulos, whose body has never been found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Mother's Day of 2020, the Morphew family was without their matriarch, as 49-year-old Suzanne Morphew had seemingly vanished without a trace. Suzanne's husband, Barry, was later arrested and charged with her murder. However, without a body, the charges were dropped. But when Suzanne's remains were ultimately found and identified, Barry would be arrested and charged a second time for the crime. Criminal defense attorney and FOX News Contributor Joshua Ritter revisits the timeline of the case and previews what listeners can expect from the upcoming trial. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Authorities say a prominent California agriculture heir is accused of traveling to Arizona to kill his estranged wife amid a bitter divorce, a case now drawing national attention for its cross-state trail and high-profile ties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge in the Charlie Kirk murder trial has ordered the release of redacted transcript and audio from a closed-door hearing involving the accused killer, as questions remain over courtroom access and whether the trial will be televised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A hiker vanishes from Blood Mountain, and police suspect a former horror movie producer may hold the answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A California mother has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and related charges in the death of her nine-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, whose remains were discovered in Utah. Prosecutors allege Ashlee Buzzard carried out the killing during a multi-state road trip and took steps to evade police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025 brought major updates in some of the country's most highly watched true crime cases. Emily looks back at her coverage of these stories. Episodes featured in this podcast: The Karen Read Retrial: The Verdict Inside The Idaho Murders: Part 1 - The Night Of Denied Parole: What's Next For The Menendez Brothers How Long Will Sean 'Diddy' Combs Spend Behind Bars? Marcia Clark's Trial By Ambush Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As 2025 comes to a close, we revisit the true crime cases that dominated headlines. From Karen Read’s partial acquittal and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ conviction, to the Menendez brothers’ denied parole and Bryan Kohberger’s life sentences for the Idaho murders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California Governor Gavin Newsom is offering new cash rewards to help crack some of the state’s most troubling unsolved murders, while highlighting a decades-old cold case that was finally brought to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily looks back on her conversation with FOX News Senior Correspondent Eric Shawn as he dives into the lingering questions surrounding the mysterious disappearance of Teamsters president Jimmy Hoffa. Eric takes listeners back to July 30th, 1975, to revisit the last known moments of Jimmy Hoffa. He later discusses his conversations with members of the Hoffa family, as covered in his special, Riddle: The Search For James R. Hoffa. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prosecutors say a New Jersey man shot a stranger in the back with a bow and arrow, then barricaded himself inside a home and set fires before surrendering to police hours later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily revisits her conversation with Constitutional lawyer and author Alex Hortis to discuss the scandalous trial of Polly Bodine. The violent crime scene of Emeline Houseman and her baby was uncovered on Christmas night, 1843. Emeline's sister-in-law, Polly Bodine, soon became the prime suspect in the gruesome case. Alex revisits the shocking and controversial trial in his book, The Witch of New York. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York prosecutors are asking the Supreme Court to reinstate Pedro Hernandez’s murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz, after a federal appeals court overturned the verdict over a jury instruction issue, potentially avoiding a third trial in the decades-old case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Co-host of The Weekly Rap Sheet on FOX Nation and criminal defense attorney, Josh Ritter, breaks down the biggest stories in true crime this week. From the tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner to the guilty verdict in the Brian Walshe murder trial, and the latest developments in the Brown University shooting and manhunt. Josh shares his expert analysis and legal insights on key updates in these cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A homicide investigation is underway near Boston after MIT professor and nuclear science researcher Nuno Loureiro was fatally shot inside his Brookline home, with police saying no suspects are currently in custody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From phishing to identity theft, digital criminals are always finding new ways to pull off a scam. YouTubers Ashton Bingham and Art Kulik are sounding the alarm on the dangers of these tech predators in their new FOX Nation special, Scammed: Getting Even. Art and Ashton discuss how their vigilante endeavors began, and expose the insidious nature of these crimes. Later, they provide a glimpse into some of the high-stakes cases featured in their show. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Walshe was convicted of the first-degree murder of his wife, Ana. Prior to jury selection, Walshe had pleaded guilty on two of the lesser charges he faced: misleading police and disposing of a human body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When beauty salon owner Dana Satterfield was brutally raped and murdered inside her Roebuck Hair and Tanning Center, the tight-knit community was shattered. Dana left behind two young children, including a young daughter, Ashley. Little did she know, her face would play a key role in bringing down her mother's killer years later. Trey Gowdy, host of Sunday Night in America and the Trey Gowdy Podcast, joins the show to discuss how he secured justice in this haunting case and how it inspired his New York Times bestselling novel, The Color of Death. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The murder trial of Brian Walshe nears its conclusion as a Massachusetts jury returns for deliberations. Walshe is accused of murdering and dismembering his wife, Ana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The acting warden of a federal medical center says former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries is now competent to stand trial on federal sex-trafficking charges, with a judge set to make the final call at a March hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luigi Mangione is back in court this week for critical pre-trial hearings that will determine what evidence can be used in his upcoming trial. His defense team is working to suppress key materials, including statements he allegedly made during his arrest and evidence recovered from his backpack. Mangione is accused of the 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a case that has drawn national attention. FOX News Contributor and criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno breaks down what these hearings could mean for the trial ahead. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The former South Carolina court clerk tied to the trial of Alex Murdaugh has pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice, perjury, and misconduct in office for leaking sealed evidence and promoting a book about the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

William Noguera spent 42 years in San Quentin on California’s death row. There, he lived alongside notorious serial killers, including Joseph Naso, the “Alphabet Killer.” Naso eventually confided in Noguera, revealing details of crimes that had never been solved. Offered a path to freedom, Noguera instead chose to stay on death row to help bring justice to Naso’s unidentified victims. Artist, speaker, and former death row inmate William Noguera details how he uncovered the truth, as detailed in the new true-crime docuseries Death Row Confidential. For more on this story, listen to Emily's past episode with Detective Ken Mains. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police have arrested 66-year-old Andrew Dykes in connection with the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson, long known only as “Peaches,” and the death of her young daughter, Tatiana Marie Dykes, whose remains were found years apart during the Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police say a California couple was fatally shot in their garage by their adult son, who later died by suicide, as investigators are still searching for a motive behind the tragic attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The murder trial of Brian Walshe - the man who's been accused of killing, dismembering, and hiding the body of his wife - began earlier this week. Prosecutors focused on Walshe's alleged internet search history, which included entries inquiring about getting away with murder. Walshe has pleaded guilty to the two lesser charges against him, but maintains he did not murder his wife. Former NYPD Inspector, FOX News Contributor, and Co-host of The Weekly Rap Sheet, Paul Mauro, provides his legal analysis of the trial thus far. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Defense attorneys for Luigi Mangione are in court this week fighting to suppress evidence and police statements in the murder case, accusing him of fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beginning in the late 1970s, Ruth Finley was terrorized by a mysterious stalker known as 'The Poet'. At that time, Wichita, Kansas, was on the hunt to find another monster: the BTK serial killer. Over time, Ruth's encounters with The Poet grew more violent, leading investigators to ask a chilling question: was Ruth yet another victim on BTK's list, or did Wichita have another serial predator on the loose? Associate Professor of English at Baruch College, CUNY, Corey Mead discusses the many twists and turns in the case, as well as the shocking conclusion, as detailed in his new book, The Pursued. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices