True Crime Tonight

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

A closer look at a conversation with renowned genetic genealogist CeCe Moore, who explains how DNA and family trees are reshaping modern criminal investigations. From identifying unknown suspects to reopening decades-old cold cases, Moore breaks down how the science works, where it’s headed next, and addresses the ethical questions surrounding genetic genealogy — and what it means for the future of justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revisiting an Epstein survivor’s story: Haley Robson joins us for a rare and emotional conversation about how she was pulled into Jeffrey Epstein’s world — and what it took to get out. Robson describes the psychological control, fear, and retaliation she says were used to keep victims silent, why she’s speaking publicly now, and weighs in on the push for full disclosure of Epstein’s records and what justice still looks like for survivors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigators race to unravel a shocking potential link between the deadly Brown University classroom shooting and the targeted killing of an MIT professor, as a widening manhunt enters a critical phase. Newly released materials from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate surface ahead of a major disclosure deadline, raising disturbing new questions as legal maneuvers threaten to complicate what comes next. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prosecutors charge Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, with first-degree murder as chilling details emerge from the family’s Los Angeles home. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins to unpack the legal stakes, discussing the disturbing discovery in the D4vd investigation, a pivotal evidence fight in the Luigi Mangione case, and what’s next after Brian Walshe’s no-body murder conviction. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prosecutors announce murder charges against Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, thrusting a Hollywood family into the center of a devastating criminal case. Nearly thirty years after six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was killed, investigators signal renewed momentum in one of America’s most haunting unsolved homicides. Plus, troubling new claims have surfaced in the cruise-ship death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A shocking Hollywood death places Rob Reiner’s family at the center of a criminal investigation. Plus, investigators work to piece together deadly mass shootings from Australia to a U.S. college campus, while newly released Epstein photos raise fresh questions ahead of a major federal deadline. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two mass violence incidents at Brown University and during a Hanukkah celebration overseas leave investigators searching for answers as key details remain unclear. The jury begins deliberations in the Brian Walshe murder trial. We also revisit the homicide of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a cruise ship, along with another cruise ship death that raises serious questions about force and accountability at sea. Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins us to break down the evidence, including a Crime Lab deep dive into fingerprints and how they continue to solve crimes. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk deepens as the accused shooter appears in court for the first time. Meanwhile, the case against accused CEO-killer Luigi Mangione sharpens with new testimony from officers involved in his arrest. And in Europe, a fresh government probe into the stunning Louvre jewel heist uncovers security failures far deeper than initially admitted. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A witness in the homicide investigation involving pop singer D4vd—accused of involvement in the death and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez—is now facing arrest. Later, updates with Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, as new arguments over evidence could reshape what a jury is allowed to hear. Veteran trial attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins to explain the legal stakes, the unanswered questions, and why each of these cases is suddenly shifting in unexpected ways. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day five of the hearing for accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione brings a jolt of unexpected testimony, shifting the tone inside the courtroom. New DNA questions deepen the mystery surrounding week two of the trial for accused wife killer Brian Walshe. Meanwhile, a new and unsettling twist in the Long Island Serial Killer investigation pulls the case into territory no one saw coming. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A newly released affidavit in the death of pregnant mother Rebecca Park reveals a chain of events far more disturbing than anyone expected. Plus, we track the federal case against NBA player Terry Rozier and the chilling new developments in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a cruise ship. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forensic psychologist and criminal-behavior expert Dr. Katherine Ramsland takes us inside the psychology of some of the most notorious offenders she’s studied, breaking down what truly drives certain killers, how their fantasies evolve, and why some cases still haunt investigators decades later. Then, forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins the show with the latest developments in the Luigi Mangione trial and new findings in the D4vd investigation into the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man accused of competing with wife-killer Brian Walshe for Ana Walshe’s affection takes the stand. Accused Midtown shooter Luigi Mangione returns to court as a key evidentiary battle unfolds, one year after the high-profile ambush of a healthcare CEO. Plus—a 40-year-old Colorado murder solved through DNA preserved on paper bags. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly released images from Jeffrey Epstein’s private island have surfaced, raising unsettling questions as the countdown to the full Epstein files release begins. There are major shifts in the Luigi Mangione hearing and the Brian Walshe murder trial, where testimony is beginning to reshape both cases in unexpected ways. Trial attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to unravel the legal twists behind all of tonight’s biggest stories. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New body-cam footage has surfaced in the Luigi Mangione hearing, raising fresh questions about what happened that morning. The mother and stepfather of 22-year-old Rebecca Park, who is expecting a baby, face severe charges as investigators continue the urgent search for her missing child. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fight over key evidence in the Luigi Mangione case could reshape the entire prosecution, while the Brian Walshe trial opens with two completely different versions of what happened to Ana Walshe. Plus, there’s a major shift in the decades-old Etan Patz case as prosecutors prepare for yet another trial. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking down the international murder of beauty influencer Stefanie Pieper, whose ex-boyfriend allegedly led police to her body hidden inside a suitcase. Plus, new developments in the d4vd investigation, and forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins us to reveal what gunshot evidence can expose — including the clues most people never notice. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two powerful perspectives from opposite sides of the justice system. Former U.S. Marshal William Sorukas takes us inside some of America’s most high-stakes manhunts — from tracking the Beltway Sniper to pursuing serial killer Andrew Cunanan — revealing what it truly means to chase evil and refuse to quit. Then, Loen Kelley, founder of Prison Writers, joins us to share the raw, unfiltered stories she’s spent a decade bringing to light. She talks about elevating the voices of incarcerated writers and why these firsthand accounts are essential to understanding what really happens behind bars. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins us to break down the haunting details surrounding the Delphi murders—one of America’s most chilling unsolved cases and one of Baudi's most compelling investigations to explore. Then, we welcome award-winning radio host and host of Cold Case Files: Miami, Enrique Santos. A trusted voice in the radio world and a reserve officer with Miami’s police department, Enrique discusses how his podcast teams up with Miami’s cold case homicide unit to re-examine unsolved murders and give families a renewed voice. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly leaked Epstein emails have pushed former Harvard president Larry Summers out of public roles — and U.S. investigators now want Prince Andrew to speak. We’re unpacking the Slender Man attacker who cut off her ankle monitor and vanished, and the new autopsy findings in the Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra yacht death that leave more questions than answers. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dramatic recapture of Morgan Geyser — one of the girls behind the 2014 Slender Man stabbing — and a breakdown of the 12-hour notification delay, who she was found with, and what this means for her conditional release. Then, the family of Kaylee Goncalves is suing Washington State University for allegedly ignoring repeated red flags about Brian Kohberger’s behavior in the months before the murders. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New developments in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, the case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, and a growing case against accused serial killer Kevin Lino. Tune in for all the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diving into the explosive case against Jesse Butler — the Oklahoma teen accused of rape who walked free with no jail time. Then we unravel one of the most shocking police corruption scandals in U.S. history: the L.A. Rampart Division. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trial attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break down the escalating mystery surrounding 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard. We also cover Brian Walshe's shocking guilty pleas, the fight over what the jury will hear, and how a disgraced investigator could shift the entire trial. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress takes a historic step toward releasing the Epstein files. We break down what the House decision means, what could be in 300+GB of evidence, and why the timing matters. Talkback Tuesday continues with your thoughts on intelligence rumors, justice gone wrong, and reactions to Netflix’s The Perfect Neighbor. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major shift in the Epstein saga: Trump now wants the Epstein files released, survivors are preparing another Capitol Hill push, and pressure is mounting on investigators. Then, Chelsea Tersavich joins us to discuss the Army Major Jonathan Batt case and the network of women who helped expose his abuse. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three executions carried out in three very different ways — including a last-second commutation in Oklahoma, a rare firing squad in South Carolina, and a record-setting year in Florida. We also break down the horrifying jail-cell death of Tony Mitchell with forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan, who explains what really happened inside his cell. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Epstein survivor and victims’ advocate Haley Robson joins us for a conversation about her experience, the intimidation that followed, and her fight for transparency. Former Smallville actress Allison Mack breaks her silence about her role inside Keith Raniere’s NXIVM cult — admitting what she once refused to face. Plus, we dive into newly filed evidence in the Delphi murders. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 20,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein’s files have been released — including new emails mentioning Trump, Prince Andrew, and a shocking congressional move to make all Epstein documents public. Trial attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break down the latest on the disappearance of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and the unanswered questions in the D4vd investigation. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digging into your messages on this week’s biggest cases — from the Epstein banking scandal and what major financial institutions may have ignored, to the disappearance of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and her mother’s recent arrest. Plus, your talkbacks on the growing 764 online exploitation network, and your takes on The Perfect Neighbor and Don’t Date Brandon. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A whistleblower claims convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell is living a life of comfort behind bars, as Congress pressures Prince Andrew to finally talk. Sean “Diddy” Combs’ team denies explosive reports about homemade alcohol in prison. And 2025 has seen more executions than any year in over a decade — tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unpacking a disturbing Las Vegas decapitation murder trial, forensic expert and “Body Bags” host Joseph Scott Morgan joins to explain how experts analyze blood spatter — and what that science reveals in the latest Idaho student murder evidence dump. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A jury delivers a $10 million verdict in the case of a Virginia teacher shot by her six-year-old student — a ruling that could reshape how schools handle safety and accountability. Plus, prisoner rights advocate Kevin Scott shares how his “Just Income” program is giving people a real second chance after incarceration. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New evidence surfaces in the 25-year mystery of 9-year-old Asha Degree’s disappearance. In Michigan, a nanny is accused of killing an 83-year-old grandfather with a screwdriver. Producer and opening-title composer Tyler Stone shares haunting memories of the Hayward-Bissell murders and the Tri-State Crematory scandal that rocked his hometown. And it’s True Crime & Chill — we’re unpacking Netflix’s The Perfect Neighbor. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Talkback Tuesday, and we’re diving into listener messages on a wild night of headlines. A former FOX 2 news anchor is accused of murdering her 80-year-old mother — what really happened behind closed doors? The hunt for 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard takes a darker turn as investigators uncover a trail of disguises, fake plates, and deception. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discussing the latest developments in the investigation into the tragic death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, as a private investigator reveals disturbing items found in singer D4vd’s home. Newly unsealed documents expose decades of suspicious financial activity linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Additional arrests have been made in the high-profile Louvre heist, while the $40 million civil trial continues in which a teacher shot by a six-year-old student is seeking damages. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Death investigator, forensic expert, and host of the hit podcast Body Bags, Professor Joseph Scott Morgan joins for Scientific Sunday — discussing the massive new document release in the 2022 Idaho student murders, rising fears of a potential serial killer in Houston, and a Staten Island case in which a teen has pleaded not guilty in the gruesome murder of his stepfather. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Halloween, and we’ve got a packed show of spooky tales — starting with “The Last Trick-or-Treater” case, a Halloween double murder, and the “Twilight Murders.” Plus, we're joined by paranormal insider, writer, and podcast host Cassia Jones, creator of Black People Don’t Do Ghosts — a hit podcast exploring real paranormal encounters, spiritual traditions, and the cultural side of the supernatural in the Black community. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking down the verdict in the Sonya Massey case and the urgent search for missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard. Journalist Paige Stockton joins us to unpack the Kansas “God’s Misfits” murders, while casting director and pop culture expert Doron Ofir dives into the real-life crimes inspired by Halloween and the eerie Poltergeist curse. Plus, producer Ava shares the haunting, unsolved mystery of Henry McCabe. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Talkback Tuesday, and we’re responding to your messages on everything from the controversial 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg, to internet crimes and keeping children safe, to the disturbing case of the “Toy Box Killer.” Baudi traumatizes Courtney and Taha by explaining what “phroggers” are. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA stars Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier are among 34 people charged in a multi-state Mafia betting ring. DNA evidence leads to arrests in the case of the missing Louvre crown jewels, and ex-deputy Sean Grayson testifies in his trial for the murder of Sonya Massey. Plus, a deep dive into Sean “Diddy” Combs’s prison release, the case against the alleged Palisades arsonist, Luigi Mangione’s state charges, and the bizarre saga of a Georgia surrogate caught up in a massive FBI investigation. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Scientific Sunday, and we're joined by forensic death investigator and host of the podcast Body Bags, Joseph Scott Morgan, to discuss Bryan Kohberger’s unsealed witness list, “experimental” wounds, Ellen Greenberg’s alleged suicide, the Delphi murders, and more. Joseph walks through how forensic investigators determine time of death at a crime scene and shares the case that has scared him the most in his career. Tune in for all the details!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covering the arrest of a suspect in the murder of 23-year-old Kada Scott, whose remains were found near an abandoned school; Florida’s Attorney General targets Roblox, calling the platform a hotspot for child predators; and a USC Ph.D. student faces charges for drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women. Plus, Alan Wieder joins to discuss his podcast The Donut Shop Murders, which uncovers the dark secrets of a family’s hidden criminal empire. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking down Kohberger’s legal team surprise argument and what it could mean for the case. The Louvre reopens after a shocking jewel heist, the murder trial of former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson is underway — he stands accused of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey — and a beloved Texas teacher is found dead under bizarre circumstances. In this week’s True Crime and Chill, we reexamine the haunting mystery of Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Talkback Tuesday, and we're replying to your messages on everything from Jeffrey Epstein to Mark Sanchez—and taking your case and documentary suggestions. Plus, a caller brings up an interesting theory about our very own Courtney Armstrong. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Louvre remains shuttered after a four-minute, chainsaw-led jewel heist—breaking down what was taken and who may be behind it. The private investigator linked to the D4vd Tesla case drops major revelations; human remains have been discovered in the search for missing Philadelphia beauty queen Kada Scott; and a mother has been convicted of murder after claiming a jailhouse pregnancy—without any physical contact. Plus, internet safety expert Katie Greer breaks down how kids and teens are being targeted online—and how to keep them safe. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forensics expert and Body Bags podcast host Joseph Scott Morgan joins for Scientific Sunday to unpack the murder of a New York City personal trainer, a controversial medical examiner’s ruling on Ellen Greenberg’s manner of death, and a decades-old cold case solved with cutting-edge forensic technology. He also presents a “Crime Lab” segment explaining how investigators determine a body’s time of death. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our 100th Episode! Explosive new claims from Virginia Giuffre’s memoir allege Prince Andrew played a disturbing “guessing game” about her age. Jake Haro’s shocking plea after falsely reporting a kidnapping, new charges in the Palisades Fire arson case, Diddy’s strict post-prison rules, and therapist Belle Shook’s remarkable horse-based trauma healing method. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discussing a newly released excerpt from sex trafficking survivor Virginia Giuffre’s upcoming memoir, which details her first meeting with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The Goncalves family shares their thoughts on an upcoming movie about the Idaho student murders, as new information emerges about a pivotal would-be testimony in the Idaho trial. Plus, updates on the D4VD and Amy Bradley cases, and Sade Robinson’s mother, Sheena Scarbrough, joins to provide updates on her daughter’s case and discuss her work with Sade’s Voice Foundation. Tune in for all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.