Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Nancy Grace, a former prosecutor with a perfect conviction record, hosts a daily podcast that delves into the most shocking crimes of the day. She uses her experience from her TV show to find missing people, fugitives, and unseen clues. Leveraging her large social media following and the internet, she delivers daily updates on breaking crime stories.
Episodes
Chilling Ransom Note Details Emerge in Nancy Guthrie Abduction | Crime Alert 07.27.26
Details of the terrifying ransom notes have surfaced in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the investigation ongoing nearly six months later. Dispute over a sixty-five-dollar garage parking fee escalates into a deadly shooting spree at Saint Paul apartment complex leasing office. Wisconsin mother shot and killed during a child custody exchange, hours after filing a restraining order against her c
KARMELO ANTHONY NEW ATTORNEYS FILE FOR NEW TRIAL
Karmelo Anthony convicted in just three hours for the shocking murder of 17-year-old standout student and football star Austin Metcalf at what was supposed to be an ordinary track meet in Frisco, Texas. It escalated into a horrific tragedy when a simple dispute over a team tent during a rain delay ended with Metcalf being stabbed in the chest. Now, hearings are set for August, just six weeks after
Mayhem in the Morgue : He’s Alive!
Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns examines the rare phenomenon known as the Lazarus effect, or autoresuscitation, where signs of life return after a person has been declared dead. He starts with the case that’s been making headlines: 18-month-old Vincent Lorenzo Fiordilino, pronounced dead after a drowning, then found alive hours later in a hospital morgue. Dr. Crowns explains how de
PERP RECORDS 7-HOUR TORTURE MURDER OF NURSE, INDICTED
When Katherine “Kat” Torbick's co-workers can’t reach the registered nurse, they call police. Schaumburg police force entry into Katherine’s home, and find her lying on the couch, dead,with clear signs of trauma. In the garage, investigators find Katherine’s ex-boyfriend, KevinMotykie tying a noose. Motykie, 56, is unsteady and slurs his words while admitting he tookl
Nolans Wells Autopsy Furor as FBI Swoops in
Questions of how Nolan Wells dies multiple as the results of an independent autopsy are revealed. The pathologist who conducted the second autopsy rules Nolan Wells’ cause and manner of death are “undetermined,” pending investigation. The FBI has joined the investigation as family lawyer, Ben Crump, says foul play could not be ruled out. What do Nolan
"OUR GIRL WASN'T KILLED BY A TREE!" NO ARREST IN DEATH OF OLIVIA, 12
Olivia Mae Marie Smith, 12, died not far from her home, in an incident that has left her family and investigators with unanswered questions. According to initial reports, Olivia was at a friend’s house when a 911 call came in around 9:21 p.m. At first, the claim was she had run face‑first into a tree and was unconscious. Then ring camera footage from the friend’
Graphic Evidence in Singer D4vd Preliminary Hearing for Murder of 14-Year-Old Celeste | Crime Alert 07.24.26
Prosecutors present horrifying crime scene photos during the preliminary hearing for singer D4vd in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Tennessee father arrested for first-degree murder after leading Memphis police to toddler son's body in suitcase. Silicon Valley driver faces murder charges seven months after an extreme high-speed crash killed a mother and her toddler daughter. Syd
Gruesome Court Images Reveal Body of Teen Celeste Rivas, D4VD Fights to Stop Trial
The preliminary hearing for D4vd (David Anthony Burke) continues in the death 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd faces multiple serious charges, including: First-degree murder with special circumstances (lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and killing a witness) Continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 Unlawful mutilation of human remains He has pleaded not guilty to all cha
Independent Autopsy Results Released in Mysterious Death of Nolan Wells | Crime Alert 07.23.26
Independent autopsy in Mississippi college football player Nolan Wells cannot rule out foul play. Washington man faces first-degree assault charges after prosecutors say he intentionally rammed an SUV into his wife’s alleged lover. Two Utah teenagers allegedly lure a young man into a knifepoint, robbery. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NOLAN WELLS AUTOPSY: DEEP TISSUE DISCOLORATION BACK OF HEAD, NECK BONE MISSING
Results of an independent autopsy has been revealed. The pathologist who conducted the second autopy rules Nolan Wells’ cause and manner of death are “undetermined,” pending investigation. The pathologist found red discoloration on the back of Nolan's head. But due to the fact that body parts were missing and some procedure were incomplete hindered a final rulin
EVIL STEPMOM LETECIA STAUCH MURDER CONVICTION OVERTURNED, STATE FILES APPEAL
Leticia Stauch's murder conviction has been overturned by the Colorado Court of Appeals. Stauch was found guilty of murder in the death of her 11-year-old stepson, Gannon. Now, a three-judge panel agrees that a biased juror deliberated on the case. In the 54 page ruling, the panel noted the juror said his son-in-law worked as a deputy district attorney in the District Attorney's office which prose
MYSTERY SURROUNDING 2 MISSING WOMEN: CARS FOUND, BUT NO BROOKE OR CIEHA
Two young women missing in separate incidents: Brooke Farthing and Cieha Taylor. Brookelyn Farthing was 18 years old when she vanished in 2013. She was last seen leaving a party with two guys she knew. She had texted her sister asking for a ride, but later texted again saying she had found one. She was never seen again. Cieha Taylor, 28, has been missing for more than four years.
Armed Father-Son Duo Holds Federal Biologists Hostage in Terrifying Standoff | Crime Alert 07.22.26
Federal court documents reveal harrowing details of a 15-hour standoff in Northern California as authorities worked to rescue two Forest Service biologists held hostage by a father and son. Ride-share stabbing suspect offended Orlando police interrupted his breakfast to arrest him. Former Army mechanic armed with axes, knives, and fireworks tackled by federal officers after setting fire to a Manha
DEATH ON WATER: 1 DEAD, 1 IN COMA AFTER SPEED-BOAT DOES "DONUTS," NO ARREST
Nazar Svintozelskiy, 25, enjoying a family day at a Kentucky lake when the pontoon on which he is lounging, is rammed by a speeding wake boat. Nazar, ejected from the stationary pontoon, died. His body recovered from the lake two days later. HIs cause of death is pending. His father, the pontoon's driver suffered severe traumatic injuries and remains in a medical induced coma. 34-year-old Co
Four Arrested in Nantucket Extension Cord Kidnapping Beatdown | Crime Alert 07.21.26
Four Nantucket men face severe kidnapping and assault charges after a victim was found beaten bound with an extension cord inside a residence. An Fort Benning soldier and his girlfriend face federal felony murder charges after allegedly starving their young son to death and severely neglecting three dogs. Michigan man arrested for Alaska cold case murder after his repeated tips to police led inves
NOLAN WELLS BOMBSHELL: DEAD TEEN'S MESSAGES DELETED AFTER BODY "WASHES ASHORE?"
Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, is a Mississippi high school football graduate and college freshman at Southwest Mississippi Community College. He went missing during a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island, off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Nolan was traveling with a group of friends. Those friends returned home. Nolan didn't. His body was found face down on the island’s n
HORROR 911 CALL: HUBBY FINDS BROOKE HANLON STABBED DEAD, "THERE'S BLOOD EVERYWHERE" NO ARRESTS
Brooke Hanlon, a 35-year-old psychotherapist and mother, found stabbed to death inside her New Jersey home. Her death has been ruled a homicide, caused by multiple sharp force injuries Husband James 'Conor' Hanlon calls 911 around 4:30 PM after finding his wife bloddied and unconscious on the second floor of the home. He described a major laceration to her chest area to
Nine Victims and Suspect Hospitalized in Tucson Midnight Shooting | Crime Alert 07.20.26
Ten people remain in critical condition including the suspected shooter following a late-night mass shooting outside a Tucson pizza restaurant. Jury selection begins in Massachusetts as former nurse Lindsay Clancy heads to trial for the murders of her three young children she alleges she committed while suffering from severe postpartum psychosis. An Arizona man faces felony charges in Colorado aft
A Fake Social Worker Stole Their 17-Day-Old Baby. He’s Still Missing
In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum is joined by investigative journalist Angeline Hartmann, along with Kevin Verville Sr. and Angelica Ramsey. Together, they revisit the unsolved 1980 kidnapping of newborn Kevin Verville Jr., taken at 17 days old from off-base military housing near Camp Pendleton by a woman posing as a social worker. For more than 45 years, the Verville
Sniper in the Trees: Elderly Volunteer Shot Mid-Delivery in Georgia | Crime Alert 07.18.26
A beloved grandmother hospitalized after a sniper opened fire while she distributed food to her community in Georgia. Texas pediatric dentist arrested after allegedly administering a lethal overdose of sedatives that killed a four-year-old girl during a routine tongue-tie procedure. Jailed Virginia martial arts instructor claims he was 'showing mercy' after a viral video captured a pursuing police
Jake Reiner Makes Brave First Appearance Since Murder of Parents, Rob and Michele
Jake Reiner has made his first public appearances since the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele. He attended the red carpet premiere of HBO's Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness. The murders of Michele and Rob Reiner happened after the pair leave Conan O'Brien's party without their son after his off-putting behavior, like wearing a hoodie to a formal event and
Fake Heiress Anna Delvey Finally Set to be Kicked Out of US and Home to Germany Leaving Behind a String of Unpaid Bills and Broken Hearts
Fake German heiress Anna Sorokin conned her way into Manhattan society. Posing as Anna Delvey, a German heiress, she swindled banks, hotels, and friends out of more than $200,000. She forged checks to get money from banks and charmed people into paying for extravagant meals and travel. Sorokin was convicted on a handful of grand larceny and theft of services charges. After serving her time, the 31
TEEN GIRL TYARRA VANISHES FROM GRANDMA'S
Tyrassa Cacique Williams, 19, is last seen at the Stoneybrook Apartments in Greenboro, North Carolina. She tells family she is going to meet a friend and will be back in about an hour. She isn't. Investigators believe Williams had gone to meet an ex‑boyfriend. He admitted to being with her in his vehicle for about 30 minutes, but she left the car and began walking toward he
SUBURBAN PLAINFIELD BEAUTY VANISHES FROM "EXERCISE CLASS:" WHERE IS LISA?
Lisa Michelle Stebic, a 37‑year‑old mother of two disappears on April 30, 2007. She was last seen at her Illinois home, where she had been living with her husband, Craig Stebic. The pair have a strained relationship and a pending divorce. She said he was “unnecessarily relentless, cruel, inconsiderate, domineering, and verbally abusive, and she was afraid of him.” &nbs
St. Louis Teen Enlists BF to Annihilate Family Because They Opposed Relationship | Crime Alert 07.17.26Crime Alert 07.17.26
Shocking update reveals East St. Louis teen and her boyfriend allegedly executed five family members based on an Instagram hit list. Federal murder charge filed against a Louisiana man accused of gunning down a deputy U.S. marshal. Florida mother facing child abuse charges after allegedly chaining her thirteen-year-old daughter to a fence in scorching summer heat. Sydney Silvagni reports. See
KILLER-MOM KOURI RICHINS: "Too Dangerous to be Free"
It's been four years since father of three, Eric Richins, died from a fentanyl overdose. We now know his ingestion of the drug was planned by his wife Kouri. A jury took just under 3 hours to convict Richins. During the trial, she addressed the court and her children, saying she doesn't want anyone telling them their father was murdered, and for the three of them to look after each other.&nb
Arizona Man Charged with Murder After Online Date Found in Shallow Desert Grave | Crime Alert 07.16.26
Arizona man faces first-degree murder charges after his movie date is found buried in a shallow desert grave. Alabama military veteran and his wife brutally murdered inside their home by an acquaintance who then robbed their home. Texas teenager charged in assault after a brave woman fiercely fought off bayou attack. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information
SERIAL KILLER REX HEUERMANN HEADS TO 'LITTLE SIBERIA" PRISON... ENJOY!
Just weeks after a judge said says Rex Heuerman "will go to trial come hell or high water," the accused serial killer pleads guilty to all seven murders for which he's charged, and an additional murder. Heuermann, originally claimed his innocent. Now he will spend the rest of his life in prison, sentenced to multiple life terms for his crimes. He has been been sent to one o
TRUCK, 2 PET DOGS FOUND ABANDONED: WHERE’S JARED?
Jared McColloch has been missing for going on three years. November 2023, he set out on a trip from Louisiana to Illinois to see his son. He was last seen on November 5, at a gas station in Carmi, Illinois, and possibly later in St. Francisville, Illinois. His truck was found abandoned on the next day in a remote area near the Wabash River in Knox County, Indiana. The
Chicago Family ID's Deceased Loved One From Viral Video of Police Pulling Body from Trashcan | Crime Alert 07.15.26
The family of missing Chicago nursing student Zenobia "Zee" Weatherspoon is demanding answers after her body was discovered inside an alleyway trash can. In Florida, a manhunt intensifies for murder suspect Isabelle Johnson after a man's body was discovered in a shallow grave. Two Texas teenagers face tampering with evidence charges after allegedly concealing the accidental drowning of their frien
Massacre in East St. Louis: Five Family Members Slain | Crime Alert 07.14.26
A targeted shooting spree across multiple East St. Louis locations leaves five family members dead and two wounded, resulting in the arrest of two teenage suspects. A Burnsville, Minnesota mother faces child torture charges after authorities uncover 100,000 text messages documenting horrific physical abuse meant to retaliate against the child's father. A University of Alabama senior and her c
FITNESS MOM MISSY BEVERS BLUDGEONED DEAD IN LOCAL CHURCH: BREAK IN CASE?
Missy Bevers arrives at Creekside Church at 4:16 AM and begins setting up for her 5 AM fitness class. She doesn't realize that someone else is in the building. Video surveillance shows a person dressed in full police SWAT tactical gear walking through the halls of the church with an unusual gait while clutching a hammer. Shortly before 5 AM, one of Bevers' students arrives, finding Bev
Singer D4vd Heads to Preliminary Hearing on Special-Circumstance Murder Charges | Crime Alert 07.13.26
Los Angeles prosecutors set a preliminary hearing date for D4vd, who may face death penalty for the sexual abuse, stabbing, and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Washington software engineer pleads not guilty to wife's strangulation death. Ohio defense attorney is pushing back against "pure evil" description of family facing sixteen counts of child endangerment over squalid liv
NEW TWIST IN THE SEARCH FOR GLAMOUROUS TV ANCHOR: WHERE IS JODI HUISENTRUIT?
When Iowa TV news anchor Jodi Huisentruit fails to show up for her morning show, coworkers know something is wrong. Huisentruit's red Mazda Miata is still in the parking lot, as well as other evidence that suggests a struggle had taken place near the car. Her personal items, a hairdryer, lipstick, and red high heel shoes, as well as a bent car key, were strewn about the area. Police reco
Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan: Buried with Head Sticking Out of Ground: The Brutal Murder of Sam Holthaus
Kenneth McNally shot 59-year-old Samuel Holthaus in the face, tied an extension cord around his neck and the other end to the victim's pickup truck, dragged the mortally wounded man more than 300 feet, buried most of his body in a shallow grave, leaving his head sticking out from the ground. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the death of a well-liked man, Samuel Holthaus, by a man who was
DOUBLE KILLER O.J. SIMPSON GETS SLAP IN THE FACE BEYOND THE GRAVE
The Buffalo Bills new Wall of Fame at the new Highmark Stadium will not have an exhibit on former running back O.J. Simpson. Bills COO Pete Guelli says Simpson is "not a fit" to be displayed inside the organization's new facility. This decision has sparked a divided response from the fanbase as many still do not believe "The Juice" as he was known, killed ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson.
Judge to Issue Tyler Robinson Trial Decision in September | Crime Alert Saturday 07.11.26
Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's Sydney Silvagni with some of our top stories including, the judge concludes Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing by scheduling his decision for September 1st. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourl
DEAD, MISSING SPACE SCIENTISTS MYSTERY RAGING UNSOLVED
The FBI and other federal agencies are investigating the deaths and disappearances of more than a dozen top scientists and personnel tied to NASA, Los Alamos Nation Laboratory and classified military research. The remains of Los Alamos worker Melissa Casias were found in Carson National Forest nearly a year after she vanished. Police records revealed that missing retiree An
INFANT GIRL, VANESSA, DISAPPEARS NEW HAVEN, MOM FOUND DEAD
In 2019, Christine Holloway, 43, was found dead in her bathtub, beaten. Her 14‑month‑old daughter, Vanessa Morales, vanished. Police arrested Jose Morales, 48, Vanessa's father, for the murder. He testified two intruders broke into the apartment, one of them attacked Holloway with a crowbar, and then took the child. Morales claimed he was high on PCP, unable to stop the attack. &
Tyler Robinson's Lover Exposes Alleged Gunman's Regret: 'I Wish I Hadn't Done It' | Crime Alert 07.10.26
After hours of arguments regarding interview footage of Tyler Robinson's romantic partner, the public finally hears Lance Twiggs' account of learning Robinson spilling he shot Charlie Kirk. More than a month after a young mom's stabbing death, her husband has not said a word, and authorities have made no arrests. Oklahoma City Police release disturbing footage of attack on man in a wheelchair with
CHARLIE KIRK SHOOTING BOMBSHELL: Video of Suspect's Trans Lover Lance Twiggs
Tyler Robinson's romantic partner, Lance Twiggs' account of learning that he lover shot Charlie Kirk detailed in court as Twiggs' police interview was played in court today. At least part of it. Portions were redacted by the court. Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk's parents are fighting for his full interview to be released. As the preliminary hearing continues
Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing Continues | Crime Alert 07.09.26
Prosecutors flesh out surveillance footage of Tyler Robinson's alleged movements on UVU campus before and after Charlie Kirk's shooting. Charges dismissed for Doctor previously accused of trying to kill his entire family by driving Tesla over cliff. Burglar calls 911 to report his truck stolen in hilarious moment of 'karma' served cold. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for
Charlie Kirk Assassin "Furry" Lover's DNA on "Gun Towel," Claim
Lots of new information coming from Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing. The defense is disputing DNA evidence saying investigative reports note Robinson's roommate/lover DNA was on the towel and screwdriver found at the murder scene. Prosecutors unveiled new videos on which traced Robinson's movement across campus, show that he made contact with Charlie Kirk's group before the event.
D4VD Morgue Leak Torpedoes Celeste Probe, Case Dropped?
Will leaks at the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Department derail the investigation into Celeste Rivas' murder? More than 12 investigators and office staff members are being question about whether or not they reviewed files without authorization. The revelation came after some media reports included graphic details of the Celeste's death before the official autopsy had be
Three 11YO's Victims of Horrific Crimes | Crime Alert 07.08.26
Today, we look at three separate, devastating cases from across the nation, all uniquely tied by a heartbreaking thread: the tragic victimization of eleven-year-old children. From a perilous boat trip on Lake Erie to a sudden shootout at a Florida fast-food restaurant, and a high-speed police pursuit in Kentucky, young lives have been shattered by negligence, violence, and reckless choices. Sydney
CHARLIE KIRK SHOOTING: JUDGE WINCES @ SHOCK VIDEO, WIDOW EXITS
Tyler Robinson stands accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University just under a year ago. He's been charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and a violent offense in the presence of a child, with intent to seek the death penalty. Today Robinson laughed and joked with his attorney before
Kirk Family Forced to Relive UVU Shooting as Tyler Robinson Pre-Lim Begins | Crime Alert 07.07.26
The preliminary hearing for accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson is underway in a packed Utah courtroom. Florida beauty influencer killed, friends critically injured in targeted drive-by shooting. Ohio authorities reveal they had no prior knowledge of 16 children rescued from "evil" living conditions. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NANCY GUTHRIE RANSOM NOTE CHAOS, NANOS BLABS DNA SECRETS, PLANTED EVIDENCE
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance enters its sixth month as an anonymous FBI official says at least three ransom-related letters sent to media outlets are not authentic. The FBI tested the first note by depositing cryptocurrency into the provided wallet address — the funds were never touched. A second note, sent to a local TV station, implied she had died and w
PICTURE-PERFECT MOM BLAMES "VACCINES" FOR TOT-TWINS DEATHS, NOW PRIME MURDER SUSPECT
Andrea Shaw's 18 month old twins are found dead in a bed they shared. At first, a reaction to vaccinations were blamed by the mom. Now, the 23-year-old has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder. The indictment alleges Shaw suffocated her children. Shaw has filed a civil lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics, linked to Children’s Health Defense. &nbs
Gun Violence Mars Independence Day Celebrations Across the U.S. | Crime Alert 07.06.26
From backyard family barbecues to crowded public beaches, the sounds of July 4th celebrations were violently replaced by the ring of gunfire in multiple states. We're looking at a double shooting weekend in Brooklyn; chaos on the coast in South Carolina; a disrupted celebration in Pensacola; and a neighborhood block party turned crime scene in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Sydney Silvagni reports. 
Diddy's Release Date Changes Again, WHY?
A jury finds Sean "Diddy" Combs guilty of two counts relating to transporting individuals for prostitution, but the rap mogul is acquitted of the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. After the verdict, Combs' attorneys ask for bail. He doesn't get it, instead getting a 50-month prison sentence. Now Combs is scheduled to be released from federal pri
Mayhem in the Morgue: Coffin Birth
In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns discusses coffin birth, the rare postmortem phenomenon formally known as postmortem fetal extrusion. He explains how human decomposition creates gases, bloating skin, skin slippage, purge fluid, maggot activity, and other artifacts that can change the body after death and sometimes mimic trauma, sexual assault, or o
MADDIE SOTO DEAD: MOM'S BF CLAIMS 'MADDIE STARTED IT'
This time last year Stephan Sterns was given 21 life sentences for the death of 13-year-old Madeline “Maddie” Soto. Maddie was reported missing February 26, 2024, after she didn't made it to Hunter’s Creek Middle School in Orlando. Mom's boyfriend, Sterns, initially claimed he had dropped Maddie off that morning, but surveillance footage showed the lie.&nbs
Terrence Woods, Jr. Disappears Into Idaho Wilderness: STILL MISSING
Terrence Woods Jr., a talented and educated young television producer vanishes while filming near an abandoned mine. According to the crew on set, Terrence suddenly bolted down a steep hill at full speed and vanished without a trace—a narrative many doubt. As the investigation unfolds, a mountain of unsettling red flags emerges: a local sheriff's department treating the case as a simple runa
PREGNANT MOM, 21, CHASED THRU HOUSE, SLICED OPEN FOR BABY: KILLER'S WHINY RANTS FROM JAIL
Pregnant Reagan Simmons-Hancock brutally murdered by her friend Taylor Parker, October 2020. Her unborn second child cut from her womb and abducted, ultimately dies. Parker had been faking a pregnancy for months. She brutally stabbed and bludgeoned Reagan, then performed a crude C-section to remove the unborn daughter, Braxlynn Sage Hancock. Police say Reagan’s three-y
Boyfriend Admits to Brutal Slaying on 911 Call | Crime Alert 07.03.26
Amanda Roarke's boyfriend tells 911 operator, "I murdered my girlfriend." Ex-boyfriend gets 60 years for attacking woman with a hatchet. 16 children removed from squalid rural Ohio home. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NANCY GUTHRIE KIDNAP HOAX?
New reports say the FBI determined ransom notes related to Nancy Guthrie were fake. TMZ's Harvey Levin pushed back on the claim, having received several of the notes. Less than 24 hours later, FBI bosses say they've not made a ruling either way. Investigators continue to treat her disappearance as an active case, with DNA and video evidence still under forensic review. 
Arrest Warrants Issued for Two Teens in Penn State Student's Shooting | Crime Alert 07.02.26
Philadelphia police are hunting two 16-year-old boys accused of shooting a college student for his phone. Wisconsin man sentenced after years-long sexual abuse of an unconscious victim unearthed in online brag group. Texas woman tries to conceal murdered boyfriend's remains in concrete. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hell on Wheels” McKenzie Shirilla Kills 2, Demands New Trial
Mackenzie Shirilla is serving 15 years to life at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, convicted on 12 counts, including murder and aggravated vehicular homicide. Police say Shirilla deliberately crashing her car into a brick building at 100 mph. Two passengers were killed, Shirilla's boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan. Data from the car's black box showed Shirilla floore
STRANGER DNA UNDER MAGGIE'S NAILS?
Alex Murdaugh's second murder trial in the deaths of his wife and son is now scheduled for April of 2027. His 2023 convictions were overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court which ruled former Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca “Becky” Hill improperly influenced the jury. Murdaugh remains incarcerated for 22 state financial crimes and 14 federal charges
Postal Worker's Killing on Rural Route Leaves Her Children Orphaned | Crime Alert 07.01.26
Postal worker kidnapped and killed by man who previously threatened her months after husband's fatal car crash, leaving her children orphaned. California dog rescue accused of fraud after more than 100 dogs found in mass grave, many of them shot. New York mother downs a bottle of Vodka while her 18-month-old son chokes to death on popcorn kernels. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/l
"SMILING SISTERS" KITTY & COOKIE HACK MOM OF 5, 32, DEAD IN BROAD DAYLIGHT INTERSECTION
Caroline “Caro” Peña, 32, dies after being stabbed multiple times. According to police, the mom of five, was attacked in broad daylight by a female trio made up by two sisters and a friend. Kitty Mia Diaz (21) and Amaya "Cookie" Diaz (19), along with their friend Kyandra Renee Faz (21) have been charged with first degree murder. Surveillance footage, physical e
MURDAUGH RETRIAL: April Trial Contingent on "Red Herring" DNA | Crime Alert 06.30.26
Tentative Murdaugh trial date contingent on time to complete advanced DNA testing. Parents indicted in death of their 255 pound non-verbal 7-year-old. 'Scorned' husband gets 40 years for setting his wife's married "affair partner" on fire. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
VIDEO OF NANCY GUTHRIE & KIDNAPPER CLAIM
New in the Nancy Guthrie case, another email to TMZ by a person claiming to have video of Nancy and her kidnapper. The anonymous emails demand one Bitcoin in exchange for information on the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. The email claims the anonymous sender has hidden cellphone in a secure location that contains a short video of one of the kidnappers with Guthrie. Reportedly th
TEEN GIRL MARLY "VANISHES," NO ONE ON PARTY BOAT "REMEMBERS"
Marly Kinney, 19, disappeared June 24, 2026 while on a rented pontoon boat with a group of friends at Grayson Lake. Investigators say she was last seen around 4 p.m, getting off the pontoon for a bathroom break. The group boarded again to move to another location. After realizing Marly was not on board, they returned. Authorities were later notified, prompting a large search. Drones, sonar,
Kirk Murder Prosecutor Held in Contempt, Tyler Robinson Still Faces DP | Crime Alert 06.29.26
Utah prosecutor is held in contempt of court for comments to the media, but Judge refuses to remove death penalty. TMZ receives new ransom request for "evidence" in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping. Jury cannot determine alleged Palisades arsonist's guilt or innocence. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Erie Final Video of Missing Coffee Shop Owner: Where's Amy Hilliard?
A new investigator has been brought in to investigate the disappearance of Amy Hillyard. The co-owner of Farley's Coffee has not been seen since Wednesday, March 25th, the Oakland community praying for her safe return. Oakland, California police initially release information that Amy last seen near her home in the Cleveland Heights neighborhood around 2 pm, but surveillance foota
ZONE 7: Stevie Bates Made It Back to New York, Then She Vanished
In 2012, 19-year-old Stevie Bates vanished after calling her mother from a Greyhound bus during a layover in Pittsburgh; she made it back to New York but never made it home. Eight years later, her skeletal remains were discovered wrapped in a blanket at an abandoned house in Queens, the same property where her boyfriend had reportedly been squatting. In this episode of Zone 7,
Crime Alert Recap Saturday 06.26.26
Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's Sydney Silvagni with some of our top stories this week. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BIZARRE EXCUSE FROM CLERK WHO DESTROYED ALEX MURDAUGH'S MURDER CONVICTION
Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh, who's murder conviction has been overturned, is suing former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill. He alleging she violated his civil rights by tampering with the jury during his 2023 double-murder trial. Hill previously pleaded guilty to state charges of perjury, obstruction of justice, and misconduct in office. Comments Hill made to jurors was con
BURN NOTICE: JURY HANGS IN DEADLY PACIFIC PALISADES FIRE, BODY COUNT 12
After more than 13 hours of deliberation, the jury foreman in Jonathan Rinderknech's arson trial tells the judge the jury was split, 10 in favor of not guilty, two in favor of guilty. In 2025, after dropping off an Uber passenger in Pacific Palisades, 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknech parked his car, tries but failes to contact a former friend. He gets out of the car, walks up a nearby
LUIGI MANGIONE DEFENSE: "I WAS EMOTIONAL WHEN I GUNNED DOWN CEO"
Luigi Mangione is facing both state and federal charge, pleading not guilty. In the New York state murder case, his attorneys announced plans for a psychiatric defense, but abruptly withdrew plans to pursue the "extreme emotional disturbance" defense just a day after it was announced. The change in strategy has led to speculation that a plea deal may be in the works.
Kansas City Highway Shooter Found Among House Fire Rubble | Crime Alert 06.26.26
Oscar Sanchez-Munoz's family finds his body among debris from a house fire after several unsuccessful searches by investigators and K9s. Pennsylvania mother's footage while armed fugitive uses her two-year-old daughter as a human shield helps convict him at trial. Boyfriend behind bars after Massachusetts woman's "fall down the stairs" ruled a homicide. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio
TOT-MOM CASEY ANTHONY: “MAGGOTS & DEATH SMELL” TO NEW “MEMOIR”
June 16, 2008: the last day 2-year-old Caylee Anthony is seen alive. One month later, her grandmother Cindy Anthony franticly calls 911 to report her granddaughter is missing. Casey Anthony claims that a babysitter kidnapped her daughter. By October, when nothing Casey tells police turns out to be true, she is arrested and charged with Caylee's death, even though Caylee is still missing. On Decemb
"Zizian" Cultist Linked to Several Murders Now Charged In Parents' Homicides | Crime Alert 06.25.26
Woman tied to cult-like group behind a border patrol agent's shooting is now charged in her parents' execution-style murders. Parents sentenced for death of toddler due to untreated lice infestation. A simple hit-and-run investigation in Virginia uncovers a murder plot. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NANCY GUTHRIE: HIDDEN MEANING OF CHILLING RANSOM NOTE
Do any of the ransom notes or emails indicate Nancy Guthrie is dead? The first ransom note went to Tucson TV stations and TMZ shortly after Nancy disappeared. It demanded $4 million of dollars in Bitcoin to be paid by two deadlines. The entire contents of this note has not been made public, but we do know it included details about a broken floodlight at Nancy's home, information about her Apple Wa
NUCLEAR LAB WORKER: 2 SHOCK ITEMS IN GRISLY DISCOVERY
New information surrounding the death of former Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) employee Melissa Casias spurs new questions of whether or not she committed suicide. The last know image of Melissa shows her carrying what appears to be a full backpack. Her skeletonized body was found sitting upright with a bullet wound, and weapon near the body. However, an initial CT scan reportedly found no
Guthrie Family Desperate After Ransom Note Claims Nancy 'Buried with Nature' | Crime Alert 06.24.26
Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea for help as co-workers cover a grim update in her mother's case. Teen kills two in attempted mass shooting at public library. Florida officers find teenager stuffed inside of dryer while responding to 911 call. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gorgeous Sister Anna Schmidt Tortured Over Murder of Penn State Star
Billy Schmidt, a 22-year-old Penn State student, ambushed as he headed home from a local bar after watching the NBA finals. Two individuals allegedly stole his phone, Surveillance footage shows Schmidt confronting the men, saying, “Give me back my phone.” One of the men shot him in the chest, killing him. The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Durfor Street, just s
Roommate's Appearance at Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing NOT Required | Crime Alert 06.23.26
Judge Graf rules a recorded statement from Tyler Robinson's former roommate will suffice at preliminary hearing next month. AG Blanche suggests investigators believe the at-large Kansas City shooter is dead. 12-year-old gunned down in Nashville as brawl erupts in the street. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
