True Crime Tonight

Singer D4vd has been identified as the target of a Los Angeles grand jury investigation into the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Plus, the trial of Utah mom Kouri Richins continues as jurors hear emotional testimony, a mysterious internet disruption the night Nancy Guthrie vanished, and new questions about the prison guard on duty the night Jeffrey Epstein died. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A disturbing discovery in Cleveland — two young girls found dead inside suitcases, now believed to be half-sisters. Also, a verdict in the Los Gatos “Party Mom” case. Former family court judge Michele Locke joins us to break down how courts handle high-risk family cases and weigh in on the Colin Gray school shooting case. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tarot-reading TikTok influencer has been ordered to pay $10 million for falsely accusing a professor of orchestrating the University of Idaho student murders. Sean “Diddy” Combs’ prison release date has suddenly been moved up as prosecutors drop charges in the Alexander brothers’ federal sex-trafficking trial. After a jury found Colin Gray guilty for his role in his son’s deadly Georgia school shooting, we unpack the legal implications of that landmark verdict with attorney Jarrett Ferentino.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins us to unpack the newly released details about the condition of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s remains, found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer d4vd, who is now the target of a grand jury murder investigation. In a 17-year-old cold case, Angel Marie Thompson faces more than 80 counts, accused of killing her girlfriend and living under her identity for years before DNA evidence caught up with her. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The jury now holds Colin Gray’s fate in its hands — he is accused of giving his teenage son access to the rifle used in the deadly Apalachee High School shooting that left four people dead. In Florida, newly released text messages add a chilling layer to the alleged murder-for-hire plot that left Jared Bridegan ambushed and executed after dropping off his children. Newly released deposition video shows Bill Clinton questioned for hours about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman who vanished in 2001 is found alive 24 years later — and immediately arrested on a decades-old warrant. Psychic and astrologer Kim Allen joins us to break down the cosmic connection between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and she explains why families sometimes turn to psychics when investigations stall. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sits for a six-hour, closed-door deposition in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, denying knowledge of his crimes as Congress prepares to release video of the testimony. In Georgia, Colin Gray, accused of giving his son the rifle used in a deadly school shooting, faces jurors as prosecutors rest their case. Tune in for all the details.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 50 pages tied to a Trump accuser are missing from the Epstein files, and newly surfaced DEA records suggest federal investigations into Epstein ran deeper — and longer — than previously known. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break down what may have been withheld and what accountability could look like. Plus, a controversial ruling keeps the death penalty in play in the Tyler Robinson case, and dramatic developments continue in the Kouri Richins trial. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A $1 million reward intensifies the search for Nancy Guthrie as investigators analyze footage of a masked suspect and mixed DNA with no match in the system. Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn claims an intruder killed his wife, but prosecutors allege the scene was staged. Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins us to break down what the evidence could reveal. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fallout from newly released Jeffrey Epstein files triggers international arrests and resignations. Mexico's cartel kingpin, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, is killed in a military operation, sparking violent unrest. Plus, Day 22 continues in the urgent search for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie in Arizona. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An experienced Austrian mountaineer is convicted after leaving his girlfriend to freeze just meters below a summit. On Court Watch, the father of accused school shooter Colt Gray faces mounting testimony about warning signs and missed interventions. Pamela Kendall of Champions for CASA joins us to unpack the foster care-to-prison pipeline—and what can be done to stop it before more kids fall through the cracks. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prince Andrew is arrested on suspicion of misconduct tied to newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents, the deaths of three North Port teens hypnotized by former principal George Kenney — resurface after an episode of The Curious Case Of revisits the 2009–2011 sessions he conducted without a hypnotherapy license, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in a landmark trial accusing social media platforms of harming children. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for Nancy Guthrie enters a critical new phase as the FBI reaches into Mexico and investigators rule out key suspects. We have new courtroom testimony in the trial of Colin Gray, the father charged in connection with the deadly Apalachee High School shooting. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break down the legal stakes in these top cases. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new DNA twist in the Nancy Guthrie abduction could bring investigators closer to the mystery man caught on camera, but the genetic trail raises even bigger questions. A fresh forensic review is challenging the official ruling in Kurt Cobain’s 1994 death, and Joseph Scott Morgan joins us to examine whether the scene tells a different story than we’ve been told for decades. And disturbing new allegations tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch have officials considering whether the land itself holds hidden secrets. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New urgency in the search for Nancy Guthrie as investigators analyze DNA evidence and pursue new leads. Opening statements begin in the trial of Colin Gray, the father accused of purchasing the rifle used in a deadly school shooting. Plus, a closer look at Jeffrey Epstein’s remote New Mexico ranch and the unanswered questions surrounding the property. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New forensic developments in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie—including unidentified DNA and a high-tech search effort now underway. Therapist Jessica Kaplan joins us to break down the cycle of domestic violence, when victims are most at risk, and practical tools for self-care and prevention. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day 12 in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie brings new developments and a raised FBI reward. Plus, a powerful and deeply personal conversation: Ted Bundy’s cousin, Edna Cowell, joins us alongside executive producer Joseph Freed to discuss the new documentary Love, Ted Bundy and what it was like growing up close to one of America’s most notorious serial killers. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A dramatic new twist in the search for Nancy Guthrie as a man is detained and released while investigators sort through nearly 18,000 tips. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break down the legal implications. Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh challenges his double murder conviction before the South Carolina Supreme Court. And in Massachusetts, Karen Read’s accidental “reply all” email ignites a new legal battle in her ongoing civil lawsuits — raising questions about attorney-client privilege and credibility. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New images and a video raise urgent questions in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins us to break down what the evidence may be telling investigators — and what still doesn’t add up. Plus, we take a disturbing deep dive into a California cult accused of absolute control, medical neglect, and deaths authorities say were no accident. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking down Luigi Mangione’s explosive courtroom outburst as a judge sets a trial date and a rare legal battle unfolds between state and federal prosecutors. The search intensifies for Nancy Guthrie as her family issues new public pleas and investigators chase dwindling leads. Plus, Epstein survivor and advocate Haley Robson joins us live to react to today’s document releases, Ghislaine Maxwell’s refusal to testify, and what accountability still looks like for survivors. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for Nancy Guthrie intensifies as investigators pursue new leads, and her daughter Savannah releases an emotional plea. A major break in the Anna Kepner cruise ship homicide case comes as her teenage stepbrother is arrested in a sealed federal case. Plus, we dig into the Roblox abduction that ended in a multi-state rescue and break down explosive testimony in the Alexander brothers’ sex-trafficking trial. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking down explosive new grand jury testimony in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, and why investigators say the case involving singer D4vd is far from over. Investigative journalists Hayley Fox and Betsy Shepherd join us to unpack Valley of Shadows, their new podcast exploring the mysterious 1998 disappearance of sheriff’s deputy Jon Aujay — a case ruled a suicide that many believe was anything but. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A desperate search continues for Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, as investigators uncover disturbing new details. Plus, former First Lady Jill Biden’s ex-husband has been indicted on murder charges in a deadly domestic case. Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips joins us to share her story and break down the latest release of Epstein documents — and what survivors say is still being hidden. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police say the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother was no accident and now believe she was abducted from her Arizona home while sleeping. Plus, millions of new Jeffrey Epstein documents have been released, sparking outrage after victims’ information was briefly exposed, as powerful figures prepare to testify. And shocking new autopsy details reveal the violence in the Ohio double murder of Monique and Spencer Tepe, as prosecutors lay out their case. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break down the Banield verdict and explains why a federal judge took the death penalty off the table in the Luigi Mangione case, with major implications for the overlapping state and federal prosecutions still ahead. Plus, a disturbing missing-person mystery unfolds after the mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie vanishes under suspicious circumstances. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major ruling reshapes the case against accused healthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione after a judge takes the death penalty off the table. Jury deliberations begin in the Brendan Banfield au pair murder trial following explosive testimony and closing arguments, along with a deep dive into the infamous West Memphis Three case—three boys murdered, three teens convicted, and a justice system consumed by Satanic Panic. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revisiting an episode where we step away from the headlines for a more reflective show focused on humanity, healing, and connection. Michelle Dillon of Books to Prisoners shares how access to books can restore dignity for incarcerated people. We also introduce you to the people behind True Crime Tonight and how they found their way onto the team. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Alexander brothers face their accuser as their federal sex-trafficking trial plays out in a Manhattan courtroom, with attorney Jarrett Ferentino joining us to unpack the legal stakes. The so-called Starry Night Murderer, Larry Hurwitz, is back behind bars decades after a young employee vanished. Plus, an emotional day in the Brendan Banfield murder trial and a deep dive into the New Jersey mansion murders case against Paul Caneiro, accused of killing his own family and setting their home on fire. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opening statements begin in the federal sex-trafficking trial of wealthy real estate brothers Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander. The man known as the “Starry Night Murderer” is back behind bars decades after killing a young employee. Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins us to examine the mystery of “Asian Doe,” an unidentified Gilgo Beach murder victim; a North Carolina case in which a mother is accused of poisoning her daughters with Thanksgiving wine; and what Jack the Ripper’s wounds still reveal more than a century later. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Olympic snowboarder is captured after years on the FBI’s most wanted list, accused of running a global drug empire. A 15-year-old boy vanishes after traveling to meet someone he met on Roblox, as families warn about AI-powered threats targeting kids. Pop culture expert Doron Ofir joins us to break down the Black Dahlia, the murder that helped create America’s true crime obsession, and the Club Kid killing that exposed New York’s party scene from the inside. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fatal federal shooting in Minneapolis ignites protests as conflicting accounts collide with what bystander video appears to show. We open the inbox to your DMs — from Karen Read to Bryan Kohberger. Then, a deep dive into the Zodiac Killer: the confirmed attacks, the crosshair symbol, and the letters and ciphers that turned murder into a public spectacle — and still haven’t given up a name. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New questions surround Nick Reiner as court filings and media reports raise serious concerns about his mental state and competency to stand trial for the killings of his parents. Plus, renewed attention on the Elizabeth Smart case brings her story back into the spotlight — and reminds us why it still resonates decades later. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jury deliberations are underway in the first criminal case tied to the Uvalde school shooting, as former school police officer Adrian Gonzales faces 29 felony counts of child endangerment over his response at Robb Elementary. Trial attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break down the latest developments — including a deep dive into the Tupac Shakur murder case and what prosecutors say Duane “Keffe D” Davis’s own words could mean as that case moves toward trial. Plus, unsealed texts and A-list fallout in the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni lawsuit. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jury selection begins in Manhattan federal court for luxury real estate brokers Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander, who are accused of running a years-long sex-trafficking scheme involving dozens of women across multiple states. Actor Timothy Busfield, facing child sex-abuse charges tied to the set of The Cleaning Lady, has been ordered released from a New Mexico jail as he awaits trial. Plus, internet-safety expert Katie Greer joins us to break down how online behavior — from kids’ devices to dating apps — can turn into criminal evidence. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A decade-long international manhunt ends with the capture of an FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive accused of luring a former coworker to her death. We revisit the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and the FBI’s covert surveillance campaign, which continues to raise questions decades later. And as protest-related arrests dominate the headlines, we break down what it really means to invoke the Fifth Amendment. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Alexander brothers are heading to federal court in New York, facing sweeping sex-trafficking charges tied to years of alleged abuse across multiple states and on a cruise ship, as new questions emerge following the death of one of their accusers. Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan breaks down the disturbing evidence in the au pair murder trial, where prosecutors allege a carefully staged plot. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A surgeon in Ohio is arrested for the double homicide of his ex-wife and her husband after investigators trace evidence across state lines. A former dental assistant pleads guilty to sexually assaulting patients while they were sedated, a case uncovered through disturbing digital evidence. And a deep dive into Epstein’s financial ties to tech billionaire Peter Thiel examines how money, surveillance, and power intersect. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former IRS agent stands trial as his family’s au pair testifies about an alleged murder plot involving an affair, a fake online persona, and the killing of two people — including a man prosecutors say was lured to his death. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break down a new allegation facing actor Timothy Busfield, attorney Alan Jackson’s public explanation for stepping away from the Nick Reiner case, and the legal questions shaping both. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in after an arrest warrant is issued on child sexual abuse charges tied to allegations from two minors on a television set. Meanwhile, accused wife-killer Barry Morphew enters a new plea in the long-running case surrounding the death of Suzanne Morphew, and Gypsy Rose Blanchard teases a new public chapter following her release from prison. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Ohio courtroom sees a reckoning as Michael David McKee makes his first appearance on aggravated murder charges in the deaths of Monique Tepe and Spencer Tepe. New allegations tie billionaire Leon Black to the financial machinery behind sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, as a sweeping lawsuit claims his money helped fuel exploitation. Actor Timothy Busfield, husband of Melissa Gilbert, faces serious new allegations involving minors. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins us to break down a disturbing grave-robbing case involving hundreds of stolen human remains, as well as the lethal fentanyl dose at the center of a Utah mother’s murder trial. Plus, Luigi Mangione appears in federal court as prosecutors push forward; the families of the Idaho student-murder victims sue Washington State University; and Pamela Smart launches a new legal effort decades after her conviction. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New reporting reveals a psychiatric medication change weeks before the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner — and what it could mean for accused killer Nick Reiner as his case moves forward. We also break down a surprising development involving Sean “Diddy” Combs after President Trump confirmed receiving a pardon request, and investigators revisit a chilling late-night 911 call made days before an Ohio dentist and his wife were found murdered. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Reiner appears in court for the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner — but the hearing takes a sudden turn when his defense attorney withdraws, delaying arraignment and raising new questions. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break down what that move could mean. Plus, we dig into cross-state murder jurisdiction battles, a new twist in the Ohio dentist double homicide, and chilling confession tapes from the Brown shooter. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New surveillance video shows a hooded person of interest near the Ohio home where dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique, were murdered, as investigators search for answers in a case that left two young children orphaned. The case of Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke exposes years of extreme abuse hidden behind parenting advice and faith. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A controversial ruling sends Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser back to a state psychiatric hospital. Newly released Epstein files bring renewed attention to long-ignored allegations and unanswered questions, and a powerful California farming tycoon is charged with murdering his estranged wife in a case spanning two states. And for the first time, Melissa Kohberger, sister of Bryan Kohberger, speaks publicly, offering a rare and deeply personal perspective. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major developments, from the arrest of Ashlee Buzzard in the murder of her 9-year-old daughter Melodee to the long-awaited but heavily redacted release of the Jeffrey Epstein Files. Plus, examining a chilling Ohio double homicide, new developments in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez investigation, and the high-profile trials — including LISK, Keffe D, and more — set to dominate 2026. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A closer look at a conversation with criminal behavior expert Dr. Katherine Ramsland, who examines what drives violent offenders, how fantasies escalate, and why understanding criminal psychology still matters. Forensic death investigator, Joseph Scott Morgan then breaks down how evidence speaks for victims — from crime scenes to autopsies — and what investigators look for when the truth isn’t obvious.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist Samson Crouppen, known as Secret Service Sam, joins us to break down the Sean “Diddy” Combs case and the questions it raises about fame, power, and accountability when celebrity collides with the justice system. Then, journalist and producer Conor Powell takes us inside the world of incels, examining how grievance-driven online communities form, spread, and spill into real life — and what happens when digital radicalization turns dangerous.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A closer look at a candid conversation with Amanda Knox about life after her wrongful conviction and the long road to reclaiming her identity. She discusses interrogation tactics, media distortion, and the lasting impact of being thrust into a global spectacle. Knox also talks about her Hulu series The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, her podcast Hard Knox, and what justice means to her today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A closer look at the shadowy 764 network, an online extremist group accused of targeting and manipulating minors through coercion, grooming, and psychological control. Investigators warn how these digital communities operate in plain sight and escalate harm beyond the screen. Plus, producer and composer Tyler Stone reflects on growing up near two shocking crimes that rocked his hometown, a brutal murder and a crematory scandal, revealing how violence and secrecy can linger long after the headlines fade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.