The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

On Tuesday, Karen Read appeared back in court for the last time before her second murder trial begins next week. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, by running him over with her SUV after a night of drinking. Read's defense claims she's being framed as part of a larger cover-up, and was just denied a motion to dismiss the case against her. Award-winning Trial Attorney and Host of the Courtroom Confidential Podcast Joshua Ritter recaps the latest events out of court this week, and previews what listeners can expect as the divisive trial begins. 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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Beginning in 1989, Florida was terrorized by 'The Damsel of Death,' a serial killer by the name of Aileen Wuornos. Wuornos killed seven men during her 12-month spree, becoming the first woman to be profiled as a serial killer by the FBI. But how was the monster created? Retired Chester Police Chief Brian Jarvis was one of the lead detectives who investigated Aileen Wuornos. He looks back at his work on the case and shares what it was like to hunt down one of America's most notorious serial killers. 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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20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared while on spring break in the Dominican Republic. Sudiksha is believed to have vanished in the early morning hours of March 6th after she and a group of friends went to the beach. Joshua Riibe, a 22-year-old college student, is believed to have been the last person to see Sudiksha before her disappearance. FOX News National Correspondent Bryan Llenas joins from Punta Cana to discuss the latest updates in this tragic case, and to discuss the current status of Riibe's detainment. NOTE: Joshua Riibe returned to the United States on Wednesday, March 19th after being issued a new passport by the U.S. Consulate. 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 1892, an affluent businessman, Andrew Borden, and his wife, Abby, were found butchered inside their New England home. Suspicion fell upon Andrew's daughter, Lizzie Borden - a woman who soon became the defendant in what was considered at the time, 'the trial of the century.' Author Cara Robertson provides a new perspective on the historic case, as detailed in her book, The Trial of Lizzie Borden. 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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Bryan Kohberger's defense is working up many different legal procedures in the months leading up to his trial. His lawyers are seeking to limit the use of certain words in the trial. They also hope the judge will limit showing crime scene imagery to the jury. Criminal defense and family law attorney Lexie Rigden provides her analysis of the latest maneuvers in the Kohberger case. Later, she reacts to the case of missing student Sudiksha Konanki. 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 the outside, Kouri and Eric Richins seemed to have the perfect family. When Eric suddenly died in 2022, Kouri went from a seemingly loving wife to a mourning widow, writing a children's book to help her sons grieve. One month after promoting her book on a local television show, Kouri was arrested and charged with murdering her husband. Award-winning Trial Attorney and Host of the Courtroom Confidential Podcast Joshua Ritter recaps the facts of the case and shares what listeners can expect to see in Kouri's 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

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Casey Anthony is back in the public eye after posting a video to TikTok preparing to advocate for herself and her late daughter, Caylee. Meanwhile, Juilliard-trained pianist Zachary Hughes was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison for killing 41-year-old Christina Parcell. And in New Jersey, suspected murderer Matthew Hertgen attempted to commit suicide inside his jail cell. He's been charged with violently murdering his brother and pet cat. Retired NYPD Inspector, Attorney, and FOX News Contributor Paul Mauro provides his analysis of the latest developments within these cases. 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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When most couples get married, they promise to love each other, 'til death do them part. When Kelly and Jason Cochran got married, they made a different kind of vow: if either one of them cheated, their spouse got to kill their affair partner, or they'd be killed by their spouse. This deadly pact eventually came true, but it didn't end in just one murder. Michigan Police Chief Laura Frizzo and Indiana Detective Jeremy Ogden discuss how their investigations into Kelly Cochran brought them together, as detailed in the new FOX Nation special, Love You To Death: The Kelly Cochran Story. 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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Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman delivered a blow to the Menendez brothers' fight for freedom, asking the court to reject their request for a new trial. In 2023, Erik and Lyle Menendez filed a habeas corpus petition that introduced new evidence of alleged sexual abuse; however, D.A. Hochman cited issues with the credibility of the evidence. Retired NYPD Inspector, attorney, and FOX News Contributor Paul Mauro unpacks the standards needed to secure a new trial and discusses the renewed societal interest in the case. 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 Criminal Defense Attorney Jack Earley to discuss his experience representing Betty Broderick during her murder trial. In 1989, Betty shot and killed her ex-husband and his new wife inside their San Diego home. Betty never denied pulling the trigger, yet she claimed that the cold-blooded murder resulted from years of abuse that drove her to a breaking point. Dan recounts his experience with Betty and details what it was like to work on such a high-profile crime at the time. 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 December 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan. Five days later, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania. He faces 11 charges, one of which being first degree murder in furtherance of terrorism. The alleged shooter has since developed a cult following. If the case goes to trial, it's expected to be one of the most-watched court battles in history. Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Eiglarsh explains why he believes the prosecution has a strong case and weighs in on the legal strategies listeners could expect to see in court. 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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Growing up, April Balascio remembers constantly moving across the country at her father's will. Her father was Edward Wayne Edwards, a man who could either be the life of the party, or a violently abusive. As an adult, April was still haunted by her father's mysterious actions, so she began to dig deeper. However, her investigation uncovered a dark and sinister truth: her father was a serial killer. Author and subject of The Clearing podcast April Balascio details her life story, the shocking revelation of her father's identity, and how she worked to bring him down, as detailed in her new book, Raised By A Serial Killer. 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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Brad Simpson made his first court appearance of 2025 this week. The 54-year-old has been accused of murdering his wife, Texas realtor Suzanne Simpson, and hiding her body. Meanwhile, accused Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger's attorneys have revealed new DNA evidence that could aid their defense. Retired NYPD Inspector and FOX News Contributor Paul Mauro discusses the shocking new updates in both cases. 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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It's often said that love makes people do crazy things. For Toby Dorr, love led her to break the law. While operating a prison dog program, Toby met and fell in love with John Manard, a man serving a life sentence for a deadly carjacking. Feelings grew between the two, and on February 12th, 2006, Toby smuggled John out of prison. The pair was subsequently caught and arrested, but it was during Toby's prison sentence that she was able to find freedom. Author and criminal justice reform advocate Toby Dorr revisits the story of her daring prison escape and emphasizes the importance of giving people second chances. 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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Jan Broberg survived being abducted and raped by a friend of the family, not once, but twice. Despite being twice saved from Robert Berchtold's abductions, Jan was still impacted by his manipulation tactics. Though the nightmare continued into Jan's adulthood, it didn't stop her from speaking out. Actress, writer, and survivor Jan Broberg details how Robert Berchtold continued to stalk and harass her in her later life, and how it prompted her to begin telling her story. Later, she details how the Jan Broberg Foundation works to raise awareness about child sexual abuse, and build a community for 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

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In 1974, 12-year-old Jan Broberg was kidnapped and raped by a friend of the family. Jan was eventually found, and her abductor was only jailed for 10 days. 2 years later, through manipulation, blackmail, and grooming, the monster was able to kidnap her a second time. Actress, writer, and survivor Jan Broberg details the stories of her abductions and shares the dark truth of grooming. 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 author, speaker, and former Colombo Caporegime Michael Franzese as he sheds light on his unique relationship with Lyle Menendez. Michael spent nearly a year in solitary confinement with Lyle and discusses how the prison system impacted them. Later, he sheds light on the things that Lyle confided in him and shares a message of hope within the criminal justice system. For more on the Menendez brothers case, listen to the FOX Nation Investigates Podcast. 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

Oklahoma's only female death row inmate, Brenda Andrew, now 61, whose attorneys argue was "sex-shamed" during her husband's murder trial, may have another day in court after a Supreme Court ruling. Andrew was sentenced to death in 2004 for the murder of her estranged husband, Rob Andrew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 1984 to 1985, Richard Ramirez brutally murdered at least thirteen people in California. Victims were seemingly targeted at random, and there was no pattern to his vicious crimes. The heinous and satanic nature of his attacks earned him the nickname, 'The Night Stalker.' Retired San Francisco Police Department Homicide Inspector Frank Falzon investigated over 300 murder cases, including The Night Stalker. He details his chilling hunt for Richard Ramirez, as described in his book, San Francisco Homicide Inspector 5-Henry-7. 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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Iowa mom Ilene Gowan dies under suspicious circumstances. Dr. Baden helps solve the case using an ordinary zipper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A New York City federal judge denied brothers Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander bail as they await trial on sex trafficking charges. Prominent real estate brokers Tal and Oren, as well as their brother, Alon, were arrested in Miami Beach in December 2024. Prosecutors allege the trio of brothers used their wealth and power to lure, drug, sexually assault, and rape dozens of women across multiple states for decades. Award-winning Trial Attorney and Host of the Courtroom Confidential Podcast Joshua Ritter breaks down the shocking and disturbing details of the indictment. 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 March of 1953, retired vaudeville star Mabel Monohan was found brutally murdered inside her ransacked home in Burbank, California. The case became a media sensation, and one woman was painted to be a cold-blooded murderess central to the crime. Her name was Barbara Graham. Former prosecutor and author Marcia Clark reveals a different side of the story, detailing an unjust justice system in her new book, 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

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