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
JP Miller Didn't Know Who I Was: Reporter on His Strange Interview with Mica Miller's Husband
Mike Owen was the first reporter to interview pastor John Paul "JP" Miller after the news broke that his wife, Mica Miller, was dead. Owen says what followed was months of daily texts from Miller, a binder of documents, and a sit-down JP Miller interview in which, according to Owen, Miller didn't seem to remember who he was.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emer
Doctor Knew Christa Pike Execution Would Fail: "She Entered as a Prisoner and Left as a Patient"
Before Christa Pike's execution attempt on September 30, 2026, a physician told a Tennessee court the procedure was likely to fail.
Unpersuaded, the court moved forward with her execution -- only for their worst-case scenario to become a reality.
Pike survived the two doses of pentobarbital meant to end her life and was rushed to the hospital where the extent of the adverse effects to her body i
Who Killed the Black Dahlia? Filmmakers Say They Know and Need Your Help Proving It
Nearly 80 years after 22-year-old Elizabeth Short's body was found in Los Angeles, the Black Dahlia case remains one of America's most famous unsolved cold cases. In this episode, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with filmmaker Jeff Thomas, producer Kimberly Lupini, and senior criminalist Leslie Thompson about their five-year investigation for Deconstructing Dahlia, why they say the
The Man Who Wrote Death Penalty Law Says Christa Pike's Botched Execution Was "Almost Inevitable"
On September 30, 2026 in Tennessee, Christa Pike survived a botched execution by lethal injection for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer after living through two supposedly lethal doses of pentobarbital. Prison staff called an ambulance to take her to a hospital where she is now reportedly awake and talking and moving around her room. However, she has pneumonia, a blood clot, and is unable to swal
Why Fill the Tank If You're Never Coming Back? Rich McHugh on Mica Miller's Last Hours
Mica Miller’s death has generated countless questions, theories, and investigations. But what actually happened during the final hours of her life?
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Rich McHugh, investigative correspondent for NewsNation, who began reporting on Mica’s case shortly after her death. McHugh went to South Carolina and retraced Mic
5 Things Everyone Is Talking About in the Cornell 7 Case with a Forensic Psychologist
The Cornell 7 case centers on “Jane Doe.” In 2024, while a student at Cornell University, Jane Doe reported being assaulted while unconscious at a Chi Phi fraternity party. Her 120-page interview transcript was condensed to a six-page summary by campus police, and District Attorney Matthew Van Houten declined to pursue criminal charges. Instead, two fraternity members were expelled, one was barred
What Really Happened in Christa Pike's Execution Room? Media Witness Breaks It Down
HE WAS AT CHRISTA PIKE’S BOTCHED EXECUTION: Christa Pike was scheduled to be executed by lethal injection for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tennessee on September 30, 2026. What was meant to be a day of closure for Colleen’s family after decades of grieving ended up becoming one of the most chaotic days – and nights – in execution h
Christa Pike Execution Latest: Expert On What Went Wrong – And What's Next
Christa Pike was scheduled to be executed in Tennessee on September 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer.
Nothing went as planned.
In what was a day filled with shocking turns and twists, we saw Pike’s execution stayed by a federal appeals court; her stay overturned by the Supreme Court; and two lethal injection doses of pentobarbital administered that were unsuccessful. I
What Did Patrick Clancy Know? Chris Myers on Postpartum Psychosis
When Kathryn Myers shared her story of surviving postpartum psychosis with Criminally Obsessed during the Lindsay Clancy trial, thousands of women responded. Now, her husband Chris is sharing his side — what it was like to watch his wife slip away from reality without fully understanding why, and how the couple found their way back to each other.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigat
Lindsay Clancy's Holdout Juror Has a Hidden Past — Reporter Sierra Gillespie Explains What's Next
He took diligent notes. He seemed to laugh along with Kevin Reddington's courtroom moments. And when Lindsay Clancy's jury became deadlocked 11-1, almost no one who watched him in that courtroom expected he'd be the one holding out for guilty.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Sierra Gillespie, host of Law & Crime's "Scandal," who covered the
Death Investigator on Caleb Flynn: Why The Crime Scene Doesn't Add Up
It's the second week of the Caleb Flynn murder trial. He's a former pastor and American Idol contestant who is accused of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, and then staging the scene to make it look like a burglary.
The defense and prosecution have rested.
Prosecutors have been piecing their circumstantial evidence together for the jury: an extram
Mica Miller: What we still don't know – Robbie Harvey reveals what he's learned
After the Netflix documentary "Death of the Pastor's Wife", Mica Miller's loved ones began to publicly speak out more – sharing new details and demanding justice. Investigative journalist Robbie Harvey, who has spoken with many of Mica's friends and family, says they are opening up because they are no longer afraid, and he says more charges and more allegations are on their way.
30-year-old
Richard Allen Appeal: Court Insider Reveals Defense Tactics and Victim Family Reaction
Convicted murderer Richard Allen wants a new trial in the Delphi murders case. . A jury convicted Allen in 2024 in the deaths of 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German. The teens' bodies were found near the Monon High Bridge trail in Delphi, Indiana after being dropped off for a day of hiking.
Investigators released a grainy image from Libby German's phon
What Did Caleb Flynn Know The Night His Wife Was Murdered? Trial Insider Explains
Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant and worship pastor, is on trial for the murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn — a middle school volleyball coach and mother of two who was shot twice while sleeping in their Tipp City, Ohio home. Caleb Flynn told 911 an intruder broke in and shot her; prosecutors say he staged the scene and killed her himself.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, inve
Christa Pike Could Have Taken a Plea Deal to Live. Why Was She Told Not To?
Christa Pike is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on September 30, which would make her the first woman executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years. Her legal team says the jury that sentenced her to death in 1996 never heard the full story of her life.
Pike was 18 years old in 1995 when she and two fellow Job Corps students, including her then-boyfriend Tadaryl Shipp, lured 19-year-o
Forensic Psychologist on Mica Miller: "There Were Absolute Glaring Red Flags"
In the Netflix documentary "Death of the Pastor's Wife", Mica Miller's friends, family and her divorce attorney say she was a victim of coercive control. But what does that mean? And what are the red flags?
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Dr. Joni Johnston, a clinical and forensic psychologist, who explains what coercive control actually loo
Mica Miller's Bandmate Says "I Don't Believe She Did It to Herself"
Sam Rickman played bass beside Mica Miller nearly every Sunday for years, watched her marriage to pastor John Paul "JP" Miller unravel from the inside, and was at Solid Rock church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina when JP delivered the announcement of her death to their congregation in April 2024. He has never fully told his story — until now. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative r
Mica Miller Exclusive Interview: Her Friend and Member of John-Paul Miller's Solid Rock Church Speaks Out
Before Mica Miller became the subject of the Netflix documentary “Death of a Pastor’s Wife” - which was watched around the world - she was just a bubbly, big-hearted woman leading worship at a small Myrtle Beach, South Carolina church.
Today’s exclusive interview is with one of her closest friends, Alexx Altman-Devilbiss.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne
Lindsay Clancy Retrial: Why Kevin Reddington Is Fighting to Stop It
After weeks of testimony, the Lindsay Clancy trial ended not with a verdict, but with a deadlocked jury 11-1 in favor of finding her not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility.
Due to this hung jury, Judge William F. Sullivan had no choice but to declare a mistrial — or did he?
As the case heads toward a September 29th status hearing, defense attorney Kevin Reddington is
The Death of Saylor Hayes: a Parent's Worst Nightmare or the Work of Nightmare Parents?
What really happened to Saylor Hayes?
The five-year-old was nonverbal, autistic, and known to wander toward water — which is why her family says she wore a $35 tracking device designed to help find her if she ever got away. But when Saylor vanished from a Pawleys Island, South Carolina vacation rental on August 30th 2026, investigators say that the device wasn't on her. It was later found h
Mica Miller's Attorney Says There's a "Bombshell" in the 911 Call Nobody's Found Yet
Days after Mica Miller filed for divorce from John Paul "JP" Miller in April 2024, she called 911 to say she was going to end her life and wanted her family to be able to find her body — but is there something else that 911 call can tell us?
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Regina Ward, the attorney who represented Mica Miller in her di
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: 3 Prosecution Mistakes They Won't Make Again
After the Massachusetts jury deadlocked in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the question isn't just what happens next in the case — it's how the prosecution let this case slip away in the first place.In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Allison Weiner, a former attorney, Senior Producer at NewsNation, and author of Murder and the Media: Behind the Scene
Postpartum Psychosis Survivor: Why We Need to Keep Talking About Maternal Mental Health After Lindsay Clancy
As the Lindsay Clancy trial brings postpartum psychosis into the national spotlight, one question remains: what happens when the trial is over?
Despite informing Judge William F. Sullivan that the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision on both Tuesday and Wednesday, the jury returned to begin their sixth day of deliberations. After a full day of discussions, the jury still has not re
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial? A Judge Breaks Down What Happens If There is a Hung Jury
As the Lindsay Clancy jury continues deliberating without a verdict in the trial, one question looms over the courthouse: what happens if they simply can't agree?
On day five of deliberations, Judge William F. Sullivan addressed a jury intimidation incident from Tuesday after court adjourned that led to the arrest of 56-year-old Dawn Light. He questioned all 12 jurors and 6 alternates one-by-one
Inside Lindsay Clancy's Trial: The Jury Can't Miss the Women in Pink Outside
As deliberations continue in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the crowd of supporters dressed in pink outside the Plymouth courthouse keeps growing — can the jury really stay untouched by it all?
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with NBC10 reporter Nicole Moeder, who has covered the Lindsay Clancy case from day one through jury selection and nearly e
The Fate of Lindsay Clancy Is in Their Hands: What Happens If They Don't Agree?
The Lindsay Clancy jury has entered another day of deliberations, and 12 jurors must now reach a unanimous decision on three separate counts in the Lindsay Clancy trial — with five possible verdicts for each.
What are their actual options, and what happens if they can't agree?
Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson is back from vacation and speaks with Family and Criminal Defense Attorn
Can You Escape Charles Manson's Shadow? His Granddaughter Says She's Trying
At 22, Sophia Maddox discovered the grandfather she'd never known was Charles Manson — one of history's most notorious criminals.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, Kristin Thorne — filling in for Anne Emerson this week — sits down with Sophia Maddox, co-director of the new documentary My Grandfather, Charles Manson, to talk about the DNA discovery that upended her family and the years-long
Former Prosecutor: 3 Issues That Decide Lindsay Clancy's Fate
The Lindsay Clancy trial jury has been living with the evidence day in and day out while the rest of us watch from a distance. As they head toward deliberations, three issues are likely weighing heaviest: the voice Lindsay Clancy allegedly heard, the takeout Patrick Clancy picked up the night of the crime, and the "mortal sin" comments that angered the judge and prompted the defense to ask for a m
Why The Lindsay Clancy Prosecution Will Lose This Trial: Billy Bush's Take
The Lindsay Clancy trial in Duxbury, Massachusetts is nearing its end, and the jury will soon be deliberating. What will the jury decide?
Today in court, forensic psychologist Dr. Kirk Heilbrun wrapped up his testimony after proceedings resumed following Monday’s interruption, when the defense’s mistrial request over religious references in earlier testimony was denied. Heilbrun testified that t
Susan Smith's Prosecutor: What Lindsay Clancy's Jury Must Decide
As the Lindsay Clancy trial gets closer to a verdict, the prosecutor who convicted Susan Smith breaks down how you prosecute a mother accused of taking the lives of her own children.
Former Prosecutor Tommy Pope prosecuted Susan Smith back in 1995, and he said the biggest issue he had to overcome was the defense painting the defendant as a victim. Smith was convicted and sentenced to life for the
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
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