Criminally Obsessed
Criminally Obsessed delves into the investigations, courtroom drama, and human stories behind America's biggest true crime cases. Host Anne Emerson, an award-winning investigative reporter with over 30 years of experience, tracks breaking developments and uncovers overlooked details. The podcast brings clarity to complex cases with compassion for victims and those affected. Emerson has covered high-profile trials and interviewed notable figures like Amanda Knox and Elizabeth Smart.
Episodes
Death Of A Pastor's Wife: Doc Director Reveals Pattern Of Control
Mica Miller devoted her life to her church and her God — no surprise, since her husband was the pastor at Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. On the surface, it looked like a perfect marriage. The director of the new Netflix docuseries Death of a Pastor's Wife, Mike Gasparro, sits down with Valerie Bauerlein to talk about his investigation into the events leading up to the tragedy o
Murdaugh Bombshell: Did Maggie's Shell Casings Match Another Murder?
IF YOU'VE BEEN FOLLOWING THE MURDAUGH CASE, YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS.
At the August 14 motions hearing, Alex Murdaugh's defense attorney, Jim Griffin, dropped a bombshell tied to reporting from FITSNews: a possible connection between the shell casings found next to Maggie Murdaugh's body in 2021 and an execution-style murder just a few miles away in April 2026.
Valerie Bauerlein sits down wit
Lindsay Clancy: Why Her Mental Health Providers Didn't See a Crisis
Lindsay Clancy was under the care of several mental health professionals — so why couldn't they connect the dots? She went from "a loving mother" to a defendant on trial, and the psychiatric care leading up to this case is under a microscope.
Today, Kevin Reddington, Clancy's defense attorney, called Dr. Donald Condie, a clinical and forensic psychiatrist, to the stand. He showed jurors som
Murdaugh Defense Dropping Clues? What You Need to Know
If you’ve fallen behind on the Murdaugh case, this is the catch-up before the retrial. Valerie Bauerlein was in court Friday as Alex Murdaugh walked in to his motions hearing without shackles or an orange jumpsuit — dark sport coat, baby-blue tie. What unfolded played like a preview of the defense's case for next year's retrial. Former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon helps break dow
Murdaugh Murder Timeline: Could Time of Death Be Completely Wrong?
Could Maggie and Paul Murdaugh’s time of death create reasonable doubt for Alex Murdaugh? As his defense prepares for a second murder trial, attorney Dick Harpootlian is signaling that the timeline of the June 2021 murders at Moselle could become a major issue.
We had to speak with an expert who could tell us how time of death is actually determined… and is there room for error?
In t
Elizabeth Siders Will Be Evaluated: Is She Competent to Stand Trial?
Is Elizabeth Siders competent to stand trial in the Ohio “House of Horrors” Case? As the Lindsay Clancy trial puts maternal mental health and criminal responsibility under a national microscope, another mother at the center of a major criminal case is facing psychological evaluation.
Elizabeth Siders, who faces 16 child endangerment charges in the Vinton County, Ohio case, has been ordered
The Doctors, the Village, the Medicine: Criminologist Explains What Went Wrong
What went wrong in Lindsay Clancy’s life? As the trial continues into week three, we’re breaking down the circumstances that led to the deaths of the Clancy children on January 24th, 2023, and asking the question: Was this the result of a perfect storm?
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with criminologist and victimologist Dr. Nicky Jackson t
Patrick Clancy Isn't on Trial - So Why Are People Blaming Him?
Week three of the Lindsay Clancy trial: why is Patrick Clancy under fire? And is the prosecution to blame?
On day 10 of the trial, Lindsay Clancy's former mental health providers testified that they never observed signs of psychosis or heard thoughts of self-harm or harm to others, as the defense argued they may have missed indicators of severe postpartum mental illness in the months before
3 Lindsay Clancy Trial Bombshells: The Nanny, Dear Diary and Lindsay Speaks
Three big moments that could change everything in the Lindsay Clancy trial? This week, jurors heard emotional testimony from the Clancy family's former nanny, Elaine “Lainey” Rossi, and listened as Lindsay Clancy's private journal entries were read aloud in court. And, for the first time, we heard Lindsay herself speak.
Today’s guest has been there every day inside the courtroom, witnessing
Forensic Psychologist: Why Lindsay Clancy’s Case Should Never Have Gone To Trial
Lindsay Clancy Trial: Why is a forensic psychologist calling the prosecution a "witch hunt"? As the Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues in Massachusetts, the fiercest debate is no longer about what happened inside the Clancy home in Duxbury. It's about whether this case ever belonged in a criminal courtroom at all.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson spea
Kohberger Wants His Guilty Plea Reversed. Families Say: "Bring It On."
Trying to take back his guilty plea: Bryan Kohberger wants another bite at the apple. After admitting under oath that he murdered four University of Idaho students in 2022 - Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin - Bryan Kohberger is asking an Idaho court to undo the guilty plea that spared him from the death penalty.
After being sentenced to life in prison, he has now f
Facts vs Rage: Can Lindsay Clancy's Jury Stay Unbiased?
What does it take to be a juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial? As week two begins in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, jurors are facing one of the hardest assignments in the criminal justice system: separating heartbreaking evidence from the law. They have already heard Patrick Clancy's emotional 911 call, watched first responders struggle through testimony, and seen evidence from inside the Duxbury
Kidnapped at 17 Days Old: Can Your Tip Bring Kevin Verville Home After 46 Years?
HELP FIND KEVIN: 46 years ago, 17-day-old Kevin Verville Jr. was abducted near Oceanside, California.
His family has been waiting for answers ever since. But now there may be hope.
After NCMEC asked the public to share Kevin's story last year, new tips came in — and the FBI is actively following up on those leads today. But those tips alone may not be enough.
In this episode of
Mother Who Survived Postpartum Psychosis Reacts to Lindsay Clancy Trial
What does postpartum psychosis actually feel like? As the Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues, jurors will hear from experts about postpartum psychosis. But there's one perspective they won’t hear, and it’s an important one - the judge ruled that women who have personally lived through postpartum psychosis cannot testify about their own experiences.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, inves
Lindsay Clancy Trial: I Watched Patrick Testify In Person
Patrick Clancy Day 1 testimony: What was it like to watch from inside the courtroom? As the prosecution begins presenting its case in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, all eyes are on their first witness: Patrick Clancy, the father of Cora, Dawson, and Callan, and the former husband of the woman accused of killing them in 2023.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Em
Siders "House of Horrors": This Reporter Traced the Family’s Past
On the ground in the Siders investigation: What did this reporter see in Vinton County, Ohio?
As the Siders family case continues to unfold, new court filings show both Gary Siders Jr. and Gary Siders Sr. have requested competency evaluations while facing charges connected to 16 children rescued from a home investigators describe as one of the worst scenes in Ohio history.
While we w
D4vd Hearing: Can the Defense Get Out of This?
D4vd preliminary hearing: Is the defense already showing their hand? We’re watching in real time as prosecutors reveal new evidence in the case of musician David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, who is charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in 2025.
As the Los Angeles preliminary hearing continues, we’re speaking with an expert to learn how the defense may appr
Javeayah Harris Case: What Evidence Could Investigators Still Find?
Viewer discretion advised: This episode discusses the alleged murder of a child and details about the forensic investigation that has followed. The conversation is presented for news and educational purposes, with an informational focus on the investigative process.
Javeayah Harris investigation: How do forensic investigators solve a homicide when the victim's remains have allegedly been severely
Elizabeth Siders: Was Mom a Victim Too? Expert Analysis
Ohio "House of Horrors": Is Elizabeth Siders a victim, a perpetrator, or both?
One of the biggest questions surrounding the Vinton County investigation is whether Elizabeth Siders was another victim, or a monster - and what culpability looks like in the Siders family case.
Our expert guest today brings up another alarming question: could the Siders family also face human trafficking charge
Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial: Another Andrea Yates?
Can postpartum psychosis affect whether Lindsay Clancy is found criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children? That’s the central question in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, now beginning with jury selection in Duxbury, Massachusetts, and it’s drawing comparisons to another infamous case of a postpartum psychosis defense: Andrea Yates. Today, we’re speaking with an expert who had fi
Scott Peterson: The New Evidence That Could Change Everything
Could bombshell evidence exonerate convicted murderer Scott Peterson?
A new A&E documentary titled “Scott Peterson: The New Evidence” reexamines the controversial true crime case through the lens of groundbreaking technology and scientific analysis. Twenty three years after the murders of Laci Peterson and her unborn son, Conner, newly surfaced witness accounts, forensic investigation, and legal
Siders Rescue: How Did 16 Kids Slip Through the Cracks?
Ohio "House of Horrors": How did the Siders children disappear from the system? Newly released documents reveal more details about the family before the arrests of Gary Siders Jr., Elizabeth Siders, Gary Siders Sr., and Christina Siders on Tuesday, June 30th. We wanted to speak with an expert who could help us understand how these kids remained seemingly invisible for so long.
In this episode of
What Does Alex Murdaugh’s Body Language Say? Expert Analysis
Alex Murdaugh body language breakdown: What stands out to an expert in spotting deception?
On Monday, June 29th, we watched Alex Murdaugh appear in a South Carolina courtroom for a pretrial hearing ahead of his 2027 retrial for the murders of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and his son, Paul Murdaugh. With all eyes back on Alex, we’re asking whether his physical movements in the courtroom - like
Tara Petito Recalls Red Flags Before Gabby's Death
Gabby Petito’s family is speaking out five years after she embarked on a cross-country “van life” road trip with her fiancé Brian Laundrie that would change their lives forever. Gabby’s stepmother, Tara Petito, reveals new details about Gabby’s personal life, and warning signs of domestic violence that she believes could help save lives.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative repor
What "House of Horrors" Local Noticed: Red Flags Revealed
How did the nightmare inside the Siders’ family home remain hidden for so long? What did neighbors and locals to the Ohio “House of Horrors” notice, if anything? Were there ANY red flags?
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with someone who can tell us in her own words. Someone who knew of the Siders family - even interacted with them - years b
Siders Family: Forensic Psychologist Says Grandparents Were Catalyst
Psychological breakdown of Siders’ "House of Horrors": Why were 16 children forced to live this way?
As new details emerge in the Vinton County, Ohio investigation, one question continues to haunt us: WHY did four adults allegedly confine and neglect 16 children inside a filthy home for YEARS?
Gary Siders Jr., Elizabeth Siders, Gary Siders Sr., and Christina Siders were arrested on T
Siders’ Ohio House of Horrors: Locals React to ‘Den of Evil’
Sixteen ‘almost feral’ children. Aged 18 months to 18 years. Hidden from sight in an Ohio house of horrors.
Until now.
It’s a situation difficult to fathom: Investigators found 16 kids living inside a 1,300-square-foot home in Vinton County, Ohio, confined in a 12-by-12 bedroom investigators say was covered in human waste. Gary Siders Jr., Elizabeth Siders, Gary Siders Sr., and Christina Siders
Murdaugh Retrial: Inside the Hunt for Alex's New Jury
Alex Murdaugh retrial jury selection: How do you find an impartial jury for one of America's most well known murder cases?
With Alex Murdaugh's murder retrial approaching in April 2027, one of the biggest challenges may come before opening statements are ever delivered. After jury influencing led to his original 2023 murder convictions of Maggie Murdaugh and Paul Murdaugh being overturned, select
FBI Expert Breaks Down Ransom Investigation
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes: How does the FBI determine whether they're real or fake?
Five months after Today show host Savannah Guthrie's mother disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona home, the mysterious letters claiming to be from her kidnappers remain one of the most controversial pieces of evidence in the investigation. Despite reports suggesting the ransom notes were fake, the FBI and Pima Cou
DNA Expert Analysis: Is Murdaugh Evidence Red Herring or Red Flag?
Could male DNA under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails change the Alex Murdaugh murder case? Three years after Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh, a sample of unidentified male DNA is at the center of the investigation as we anticipate an April 2027 retrial.
At Alex Murdaugh’s hearing on Monday, June 29th, defense attorney Jim Griffin renewed hi
Retrial Predictions: Behind the Scenes With Murdaugh Insider
The countdown is on for Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial, and we’re asking insiders… What happens next?
Alex Murdaugh's retrial is scheduled for April 5th 2027, and many expect it to become one of the biggest true crime trials in America all over again. With a new judge, new legal battles, and renewed public attention, the next chapter of the Murdaugh saga is already taking shape.
In this episode
Murdaugh Murder Retrial: DNA Under Fingernails & ‘Cleaned’ Crime Scene?
New developments from Alex Murdaugh’s pretrial hearing: Could DNA under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails identify someone other than Alex Murdaugh? Could the Moselle crime scene have been "cleaned?"
And could either question change the outcome of one of America's biggest murder trials?
Alex Murdaugh was back in court on Monday, June 29th, and his second murder trial is officially scheduled. Judge
Alex Murdaugh Latest: 3 Reasons A Criminologist Thinks He Could Be Convicted Again
What evidence could convict Alex Murdaugh the second time around? Murdaugh's 2023 convictions for the murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul have been overturned, and forensic criminologist Dr. Laura Pettler lays out exactly what we need to pay attention to in the next chapter of the Murdaugh saga.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, Anne Emerson speaks with our friend Dr. Laura Pettler to e
New Evidence in Lynette Hooker Case: What Does Coast Guard Know?
Have Coast Guard searches uncovered bombshell evidence in the Lynette Hooker case?
New search images released by the Coast Guard are raising questions about the disappearance of 55-year-old Lynette Hooker, who vanished in the Bahamas nearly three months ago. Her husband, Brian Hooker, says she accidentally fell overboard on April 4th and could not be saved - but Lynette’s loved ones have serious
‘Maternal Instinct’: Psychotherapist Analyzes Taylor Parker’s Dark Mind
WHAT IS WRONG WITH TAYLOR PARKER? We’re examining the mind behind the shocking crimes unraveled in Netflix’s ‘Maternal Instinct’ and asking the question: what led Taylor Parker to commit these horrific acts of violence?
What were the warning signs in her behavior and mental state… and could she have been stopped?
Taylor Parker was convicted of murdering her friend, Reagan Simmons-Hancock. She c
Will DNA Reveal More Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Victims?
Does the Long Island serial killer have more unidentified victims? Rex Heuermann’s sentencing - life in prison for the horrific murders of eight women - marks a significant milestone in the Gilgo Beach murders investigation. Heuermann’s DNA can now be officially entered into CODIS, the national law enforcement DNA database.
It has us asking - Are there other unidentified victims still waiting fo
Inside “COWARD” Rex Heuermann’s Sentencing: Victims Face Serial Killer
“YOU’RE A COWARD!” Rex Heuermann has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Suffolk County Court Judge Timothy Mazzei didn’t hold back during his sentencing on Wednesday, June 17th.
But the day wasn’t about Rex. It was about justice for his victims. And their families got to face him in an emotional moment that’s been a long time coming.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, Anne E
Guthrie Investigation: FBI Tech Expert Answers Our Burning Questions
We’re bringing our biggest Nancy Guthrie questions to an expert in digital investigations. Four months after Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home, new theories and online speculation continue to swirl around the case. Can the masked suspect seen in the doorbell camera footage actually be identified? What is a "wrench attack," and could it explain what ha
Nancy Guthrie Latest: Why Private Investigator Thinks She's Still In Arizona
An anonymous tip spurred a ground search for Nancy Guthrie in Mexico. But this private investigator thinks they're looking in the wrong place… and says that authorities have their eyes on a subject in the kidnapping.
Four months after Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home, investigators and volunteers are still searching for answers. A re
Kidnapped. Accused of Lying. Denise Huskins & Aaron Quinn Tell True Story of Netflix's 'American Nightmare'
Real-life couple in "Gone Girl" kidnapping case speaking out:
Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn became the faces of a twisted true crime story in 2015 after Denise was kidnapped from their Vallejo, California home. Instead of being treated like victims, they were accused by police of faking the whole thing, drawing comparisons to the plot of the movie “Gone Girl.”
But over a decade later, Denise
Major Murdaugh Update: What We Know About New Trial Judge Debra McCaslin
Alex Murdaugh has a new judge for his double murder retrial. And we want to know everything. Who is Judge Debra McCaslin?
The South Carolina Circuit Court Judge has been assigned to oversee Alex Murdaugh’s upcoming murder retrial in the deaths of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh in 2021. What should we know about the woman now tasked with presiding over the next chapter of the Mu
Inside the Karmelo Anthony Courtroom: No Cameras Allowed
INSIDE THE MOMENT KARMELO ANTHONY WAS FOUND GUILTY IN TRACK MEET MURDER: There were no cameras in the courtroom. The public never got to hear the witnesses testify, watch the families react, or see the moment Anthony broke down as the verdict was read. He was indicted on first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf after an altercation turned deadly at a track meet in Fr
Reasonable Doubt in 'The Crash' Case? New Public Records Raise Red Flags
SHOULD MACKENZIE SHIRILLA HAVE WALKED FREE? And is her personality the reason she didn’t?
The Ohio teen was convicted of intentionally crashing her car at 100 miles per hour and killing her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and friend, Davion Flanagan in 2022. As the world reexamines the case in Netflix’s newly released documentary “The Crash,” Mackenzie’s intentions, mindset, and personality are major d
100 Missing Hawaiians. 3 Murders. One Arrest. Are These All Connected?
HAWAII’S MISSING PERSON MYSTERY: WHY ARE PEOPLE VANISHING ON THE BIG ISLAND?
And is a new arrest taking us one step closer to uncovering the secrets hiding in paradise?
Nearly 100 people have disappeared from Hawaii’s Big Island in just the last five years, many seemingly without a trace. Now, a recent arrest is drawing even more attention to the island’s darker side. Jacob Daniel Baker is faci
Mackenzie Shirilla “Loves Being Hated” - A Psychological Deep Dive
The Netflix documentary The Crash has reignited debate around one of the most shocking true crime cases in recent memory: the conviction of Mackenzie Shirilla. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, Anne Emerson talks with forensic psychologist Dr. John Delatorre to unpacks not only what may have been going on in Mackenzie's mind, but also her parents, Steve and Natalie Shirilla. Drawing from the
New True Crime Documentary Asks: Did Celeste Beard Actually Orchestrate Her Texas Media Mogul Husband’s Murder?
“HE BUILT THIS STATION AND HE WAS MURDERED”
This observation led CBS Austin news anchor Walt Maciborski down a rabbit hole. He was fascinated by the murder of his station’s founder, multimillionaire Texas media mogul Steven Beard. Beard was shot by Tracey Tarlton in 1999 while in his bed – but Tracey’s motive has long been in dispute.
Beard’s wife, Celeste, is in prison for orchestrating his mu
5 Reasons This Mom Could Be A Serial Killer: Forensic Psychologist
Did this mom poison her family at Thanksgiving dinner? And even worse, could she be a serial killer? North Carolina investigators are asking if Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel could be the rare female serial killer. Authorities say Gudrun poisoned wine served at a Thanksgiving gathering, killing her daughter Leela Livis and sickening two others. But as investigators dug into her past, they uncovered a
Thanksgiving Poisoning Mom Chose The “Perfect Cover,” Says Victim's Father
A Thanksgiving dinner. A bottle of wine. One daughter dead. And a question investigators are now asking: could this be the work of a female serial killer?
Authorities say North Carolina mother Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel poisoned members of her own family during Thanksgiving dinner by allegedly lacing wine with acetonitrile, a chemical that converts to cyanide in the body. Her 32-year-old daughter,
Alex Murdaugh Retrial Latest - Attorney General Says 'Everything Is On the Table'
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson calls Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial ‘more than a trial. It's a saga.” The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions of ihis wife Maggie Murdaugh and son Paul Murdaugh. They were shot to death June 7, 2021 at the family’s Moselle property in Colleton County, South Carolina. Alan Wilson won’t be back to personally p
“A Monster Of A Case” — Police Share Inside Information On Roxanne Sharp’s Murder
When the Roxanne Sharp murder case went cold, Louisiana State Police tried something unusual to help solve the 1982 killing: they partnered with a trusted local radio host in a small Louisiana town to launch a true crime podcast.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, Anne Emerson speaks with Louisiana State Police PIO Marc Gremillion about how podcaster Charles Dowdy and the "Who Killed Roxanne
Why It Took 44 Years (and a True Crime Podcast) to Bring Charges in Roxanne Sharp’s Killing
A murdered teenage girl. A cold case that went unsolved for more than four decades. After years without answers, Louisiana State Police tried something different: they helped launch a true crime podcast to generate new leads.
Now, four men have been charged in connection with the 1982 killing of Roxanne Sharp.
Roxanne was 16 when her body was found in a wooded area near the St. Tammany Parish Fa
Nancy Guthrie Latest: Forensic DNA Expert on FBI Lab Testing
More than 100 days into the search for Nancy Guthrie, could a breakthrough be sitting in an FBI lab as we speak? WHAT is taking so long?
The disappearance of Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother from her Tucson, Arizona home has gripped us since day one. Authorities say DNA evidence is now being analyzed at the FBI lab in Quantico, a move that suggests investigators believe it could be criti
Exclusive 'Secret' Interview: Alex Murdaugh's Alleged Co-Conspirator Still Awaiting Trial — Why?
WHO IS 'COUSIN' EDDIE? As Alex Murdaugh prepares for a murder retrial, why hasn't this alleged Murdaugh co-conspirator gone to trial in the first place?
Anne spoke with Curtis “Eddie” Smith, the man prosecutors say helped Alex stage a roadside shooting in Hampton County, South Carolina back in 2021. This is an exclusive interview Anne did in 'secret' that we unearthed from our archives that was
Murdaugh Prosecutor's Strategy and Death Penalty for Alex?
ATTORNEY VS. ATTORNEY: It hasn't even been a week since the news came down that Alex Murdaugh is getting a murder retrial in South Carolina, and so much news around this case has already broke — from a six-figure lawsuit to, now, the fact that the death penalty is on the table for Alex in this trial sequel!
A day after our sit-down interview with Murdaugh defense attorney Dick Harpootlian, we cau
Murdaugh Latest: Defense Bombshells and a Lawsuit?
ALEX MURDAUGH'S DEFENSE ATTORNEY OPENS UP: Anne Emerson sits down with Murdaugh defense attorney Dick Harpootlian, who says he’s never stopped believing Alex Murdaugh is innocent of the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. Harpootlian shares what he claims former Clerk of Court Becky Hill told jurors during the original 2023 trial, and reveals the defense already has what he calls “great st
Why Former Murdaugh Housekeeper Rushed to Maggie's Grave After Overturned Murder Conviction
When Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson learned that Alex Murdaugh's convictions for the murder of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, were overturned, she immediately went to Maggie’s gravesite. She needed to sit in silence at the resting place for one of her closest friends.
Our Criminally Obsessed host, investigative reporter Anne Emerson, spent six weeks reporting on the original murder trial back in 2
“Disgraceful": How Becky Hill Got Alex Murdaugh A New Trial
Alex Murdaugh is getting a new murder trial.
On May 13, the South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex's double murder convictions in the June 2021 killings of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul.
How did this happen? How did we wind up at this stunning update?
The justices ruled that former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors during the 2023 trial,
She's 16, He's 28. Now This "Couple" Is Accused Of Murdering Her Entire Family (And Pets)
A 16-year-old girl is accused of murdering her mother, father, and grandmother in the North Carolina home they shared. The girl's 28-year-old boyfriend has also been charged. The family had been trying to keep this older man away from their daughter and was about to get the police involved.
Travis Grant, Kimberly Grant, and Sharon Grant were found shot to death inside their Fairview, North Carol
Gilgo Beach Killer's Most Bizarre Habits: Dark Psychology Explained
Serial killer Rex Heuermann will be sentenced in June for killing and dismembering eight women on Long Island, New York. Now, we’re venturing into the dark psyche of a human being capable of such brutality, to ask the question… Why? In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, we sit down with forensic psychologist Dr. John Delatorre to break down the mindset of a serial killer, from what drives their
Gilgo Beach Killer’s Ex-wife Said WHAT?! Forensic Psychologist's Analysis
What would you do if your ex-husband, the father of your child, confessed to being a serial killer? That’s the reality Asa Ellerup faces after Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, admitted to murdering and dismembering multiple women in the home they shared. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, we take a closer look at Asa’s account revealed in the Peacock documentary The Gilgo Beach K
New Celeste Murder Details: Crime Scene Investigator's Unfiltered Analysis
The details of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s murder just keep getting darker. We’re now confronted with disturbing facts uncovered in the preliminary hearing evidence brief for the accused killer, David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd. They’re things you can’t unhear… the court document reveals he purchased an inflatable kiddie pool to contain her blood, stood by while she bled to death, and returned to
"We Have One Question: Why?" - Murdered USF Student's Brother Shares New Theory
His brother was murdered, and he thinks he knows why.
27-year-old Zamil Limon and his girlfriend, 27-year-old Nahida Bristy - both University of South Florida doctoral students from Bangladesh - were brutally murdered and left in garbage bags. Zamil's roommate, Hisham Abugharbieh, has been arrested and charged with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder. The question on the minds of thei
New Lynette Hooker Theories: Mangroves, Black Tankini & Grand Jury?
One month later, where is Lynette Hooker? She disappeared in the Bahamas on April 4th after her husband, Brian Hooker, said she fell from their dinghy near Elbow Cay, but let's face it, does anyone REALLY believe him? In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, we explore new theories about where her body could have been hidden and how evidence may have been destroyed, but what could still be left beh
"A Blood Pool The Size Of A Human Body": Forensics Expert Examines USF Couple's Murder
A couple vanishes and a week later, they’re found dead in the most disturbing way. In Tampa, 27-year-old Zamil Limon and his girlfriend, 27-year-old Nahida Bristy - both University of South Florida doctoral students - were discovered in black garbage bags, one on a bridge and the other in the water. Their families are left devastated and begging to know why this happened. Police say a trail of evi
Did Nick Reiner Know "What He Was Doing?" Forensic Psychologist Reacts To Latest Updates
Nick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents to death… but did he know what he was doing? In this episode, investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by Dr. Joni Johnston, a forensic psychologist and expert witness on insanity pleas, to discuss the psychological side of the shocking killings of Rob and Michele Reiner in Los Angeles in December 2025.
As Nick appeared in court today - quiet,
Who REALLY Is D4vd? Inside The Mind Of The Celebrity Murder Suspect
What kind of person kills a 14-year-old girl, dismembers her, and hides her remains inside a Tesla? That’s the disturbing question at the center of the case against singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, who is accused of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez after she was last seen outside his Los Angeles home.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, we explore the disturbing psychology of the
Celeste's Missing Fingers & Blue Bits: Death Investigator Dissects Autopsy Report
What happened to 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez? As new details emerge, this case only gets more disturbing. Months after her body was discovered in Los Angeles inside a Tesla linked to singer David Anthony Burke (known as D4vd), the newly-released medical examiner’s report reveals the horrific way this child was murdered. What we’re learning is hard to process, adding to the outrage as we aw
We Answer 10 Burning Questions About Lynette Hooker's Disappearance
Nearly three weeks after Lynette Hooker went missing, the questions are only growing. She fell off a dinghy in the Bahamas on the evening of April 4, 2026 according to her husband, Brian Hooker. We’ve been following this case closely - speaking with people who know and love Lynette like her daughter, Karli, learning from a forensic diver about the complications of water investigations, hearing fro
Lynette Hooker's Daughter Reveals New Bombshell Details In Bahamas Disappearance
It’s a case that’s been occupying so many of our minds, and a situation that’s nearly unimaginable. When Lynette Hooker vanished after allegedly going overboard while sailing in the Bahamas with her husband Brian Hooker on April 4, 2026, her daughter was left without answers.
When we cover these stories, we want to speak to the real people involved, to learn what’s really happening beyond the he
D4vd's Burn Cage & Body Bags - Death Investigator Reveals How Celeste Died
The case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez is unraveling before our eyes like a real-life horror movie. The teenager was last seen in April 2025, and then found dismembered in the trunk of a Tesla in Los Angeles in September 2025. That Tesla belonged to rising music artist, David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd. Now, he faces first-degree murder charges with shocking special circumstances.
In
Lynette Hooker Latest: Forensic Diver Reveals Water Search Challenges
How do you investigate a disappearance when it happens in the open water? Lynette Hooker has now been missing for more than two weeks after reportedly going overboard from a dinghy. She was sailing with her husband, Brian Hooker, near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas - despite media attention and investigation efforts, there are still no answers. With no body recovered and few clues, law enforcement is fa
What Happened To Lynette Hooker? Forensics Expert Raises Concerns In Bahamas Mystery
What really happened to Lynette Hooker? The woman who reportedly went overboard near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas has still not been found, and questions and suspicions are only growing. Her husband, Brian Hooker, says strong winds and rough water separated them on April 4th, but his version of events isn’t sitting right with Lynette’s daughter, his friends, or experts looking at the case.
In this e
Will Anna Kepner's Case Divide Their Family?
“There’s not a lot of room for escape.” Anna Kepner was asphyxiated in her cruise ship cabin back on November 7, 2025—a cabin she was sharing with her 16-year-old step-brother while on a family vacation. The 18-year-old cheerleader's body was found under the mattress. The step-brother, who is yet to be officially identified, has now been indicted as an adult by a federal grand jury for murder and
Bahamas Missing Wife Mystery: Friend Says Husband’s Story “Can’t Be the Truth”
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