The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

Wednesday marked Day 27 of the retrial of Karen Read. Last week, special prosecutor Hank Brennan rested the state's case, leaving it now to the defense. On Tuesday, defense attorney Robert Alessi requested a mistrial with prejudice, though it was later denied by Judge Beverly Cannone. Award-winning trial attorney and host of the Courtroom Confidential Podcast Joshua Ritter provides his legal analysis of the events that took place this week in court. Later, they discuss the manhunt for a Washington father wanted for murder after his 3 daughters were found dead. 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

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The year was 1915, and the world was in the midst of the 'Great War.' Though the United States was neutral at the time, one German nationalist, Erich Muenter, was determined to create chaos, setting his sights on one of the nation's richest men. Professor at St. John's University Mary Noe discusses the attempted assassination of Jack Morgan, and the many lives of the man who tried to kill him, as detailed in her book, The Man Who Shot J.P. Morgan. 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

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Wednesday marked Day 15 of the Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial, featuring testimonies from a LAPD officer, and Combs' former stylist Deonte Nash. Earlier this week, jurors heard explosive testimony from Capricorn Clark, Combs' former assistant, who claimed he kidnapped and threatened to kill her while also plotting to murder rapper Kid Cudi. FOX News Correspondent CB Cotton joins from outside the Manhattan court with the latest updates in this shocking 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

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Emily revisits her conversation with famed actor and writer Chazz Palminteri as they discuss how his real-life encounters with the mafia led him to become an actor. Chazz describes his childhood amidst neighborhood mob violence and how it inspired him to create the film, A Bronx Tale. Later, he looks back at how the mob is portrayed in movies, and discusses what Hollywood gets right and wrong about how it portrays the mafia. 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

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Wednesday marked day 20 of the retrial of Karen Read, and the prosecution was hard at work solidifying its timeline of John O'Keefe's death. Defense attorney Robert Alessi grilled digital forensics expert Shannon Burgess over disputed vehicle date, and Judge Beverly Cannone paused proceedings to discuss an "issue" with jurors. John DePetro, host of the John DePetro Show, joins with the latest updates from outside the courthouse. For more analysis from Paul, watch Karen Read Retrial Live on FOX Nation. 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

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Edwin Rist was a prodigal flautist and a legend within the fly-tying community. After moving to London to focus on his musical career, Rist took his obsession with exotic feathers and rare birds to a new level. In 2009, Rist broke into the British Natural History Museum at Tring, stealing over 200 exotic bird skins. Yet despite being only an amateur burglar, Rist was able to evade capture for over a year. Author Kirk Johnson heard about the bizarre heist from within the fly fishing community, and took it upon himself to uncover the full story, detailing its significance in his book, The Feather Thief. 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

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Tuesday marked a massive legal development for Erik and Lyle Menendez and their quest for freedom when a Los Angeles judge reduced their sentence to 50 years to life with the opportunity for parole. Award-winning Trial Attorney and Host of the Courtroom Confidential Podcast Joshua Ritter explains what's next for the brothers as they fight for their release. 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

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The interracial marriage of Lita McClinton and Jim Sullivan caught the eyes of many in the elite Atlanta community in which they lived. But as their deteriorating relationship headed for divorce, Lita was shot and killed in a murder-for-hire plot before she was ever freed from the abusive marriage. Author Deb Miller Landau followed the case closely, covering its significance in the states of Georgia, Florida, and within the realm of true crime. She details the many twists and turns within the story, as told in her book, A Devil Went Down To Georgia. 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

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Key witness testimony resumed this week in the retrial of Karen Read. Jurors listened to voicemail messages that Read left her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, on the night of his death. Read called John's phone over 50 times in under six hours, leaving a slew of angry messages accusing her late boyfriend of cheating on her. FOX News Correspondent Molly Line joins from outside the courthouse with the latest updates in the 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

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Emily revisits her conversation with retired attorney Robert Udashen to discuss his legal work defending Candy Montgomery during her high-profile trial. In 1978, Candy Montgomery began an affair with Allan Gore, the husband of her friend, Betty. The secret relationship went on to last several months before the pair called it quits. Life returned to normal for Candy until June 13th, 1980, when the affair came to a bloody end. Robert reflects on the high-stakes trial and details how he was able to successfully defend Candy during her murder 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

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Wednesday marked day seven of the second murder trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. Sessions this week featured testimonies from key witnesses, including a cell phone data expert and Jennifer McCabe, a friend of the couple. FOX News Correspondent Molly Line provides the latest updates in the trial from outside the courthouse. 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

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Scott Payne spent 23 years with the FBI and went undercover to expose and take down some of the country's most violent criminal organizations. But one mission stands out the most to him: becoming 'Pale Horse,' and infiltrating the deadly operations of a white nationalist group known as The Base, by posing as a Nazi. Retired FBI Special Agent Scott Payne reflects on his storied career in law enforcement and discusses some of his most harrowing undercover assignments, as detailed in his new book, Code Name: Pale Horse. 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

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Karen Read's retrial began Tuesday with opening statements and witness testimony shared in the murder case of Boston police officer John O'Keefe. Prosecutors claimed that after a night of drinking, an emotional Read intentionally hit her boyfriend with her car and left him in the cold to die. Meanwhile, her defense claims that the investigation into O'Keefe's death was 'corrupted,' and that he did not die as a result of a vehicle collision. John DePetro, host of the John DePetro Show, has been following the case closely. He joins from outside the courthouse to recap the dramatic witness testimonies heard this week. 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

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Jane Blasio was six years old when she was first called a 'black market baby.' Taunts from her peers at school forced her parents to tell her that she was adopted. The news planted the seed of desire to learn the truth about her birth family. But on her quest for answers, Jane learned that she was stolen at birth and sold as part of a sinister baby trafficking ring. Author Jane Blasio discusses her quest for truth and justice and shares how she broke the story of the horrors that took place inside of Dr. Thomas Hicks' clinic, as detailed in her book, Taken At Birth. 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

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Child sexual abuse can take shape in many forms, making it a threat that can be especially difficult to spot. But with an understanding of how grooming can occur, families can take the necessary steps to make sure their children are protected. Emily revisits her conversation with the author of Duck Duck Groom, Anna Sonoda, LCSW to discuss the ways in which grooming can take place, and how to intervene when warning signs are present. 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

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Susan Eyre was a beloved Sunday school teacher living in Modesto, California. She was set to be the maid of honor in her best friend's wedding - but tragically, she would not live to witness that special day. Susan was found murdered inside her apartment. Susan's virtuous lifestyle and close community made her investigation difficult at first. But when investigators began looking deeper into her inner circle, they would begin to suspect her best friend's fiancé of the crime. Retired Detective with the Modesto Police Department Jon Buehler looks back at the many twists and turns inside the investigation, and shares what made Susan's case particularly notable. 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

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On Wednesday, April 2nd, a high school track meet ended in murder, after 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed. Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old student athlete from Frisco Centennial High School, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in his death. Anthony allegedly confessed to the crime, saying he was "protecting" himself, and asked if the events that took place could be considered "self-defense." FOX News National Correspondent Alexis McAdams provides the latest updates out of this tragic case, and shares the impact it left on the Texas community. 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

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In 1976, a young mother was abducted, raped, and tortured by a faceless attacker in Park Hills, KY. For the next 40 years, the survivor was haunted by the attack, until two detectives gave her case new life while investigating a cold case murder. Though the cases weren't ultimately related, they were both solved thanks to faith in God, law enforcement, and a determination to find answers. Detective Coy Cox of the Boone County Sheriff's Office leads Kentucky's only full-time cold case investigative unit. He details his investigative work on the cases and explains how he was able to bring answers to two families, four decades later. For any tips or information about a case, contact Detective Cox at (859) 334-4807. 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

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On Tuesday, jury selection began in the second trial of Karen Read, the 45-year-old woman accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, in an alleged hit-and-run in January of 2022. Read's case was first tried in April of 2024, but ultimately ended in a mistrial due to a "starkly divided" hung jury. Now, one year later, choosing jury members a second time around may be more challenging due to the case's high profile. Retired NYPD Inspector, Attorney, and FOX News Contributor Paul Mauro explains how Read's second murder trial could differ from the first, especially following evidence reexaminations and the prosecution bringing on a new, more experienced prosecutor. 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

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On Tuesday January 7th, a pre-trial hearing took place in Dedham, Massachusetts, for the retrial of Karen Read. Dog bite expert Dr. Marie Russell returned to the stand to undergo questioning by the prosecution, who is trying to exclude her testimony from Read's second trial. FOX 25 Boston Reporter Ted Daniel provides the latest updates in his reporting on the case and shares how the second trial will differ from the first. This episode originally aired on January 9, 2025. 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

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