Law And Crime Investigations
Law&Crime Investigations is a true-crime and legal analysis podcast from the Law&Crime Network. Its team of journalists and lawyers examines high-profile criminal trials, investigations, and notable legal cases. The show uses raw footage and courtroom video to explain how real cases unfold. It aims to make complex legal proceedings more understandable for a general audience.
Episodes
Killer's Obsession with Brother's Girlfriend Ends in Murder
A 21-year-old Idaho mom vanished without a trace from the home she shared with her boyfriend and their young daughter. Police investigated all persons of interest, including the half-brother of Stephanie Eldredge’s boyfriend, Kenneth “Kenny” Jones, but found no clear suspect. The case seemingly went cold until a hiker found the missing mother in the city’s eastern foothills. When the case was reop
Girlfriend Realizes She Just Murdered Her Boyfriend
When a rising San Antonio rapper stops answering his phone, a welfare check at his apartment uncovers a crime scene no one saw coming. Investigators zeroed in on Martell DeRouen's estranged wife, Joia, after a bizarre 911 call seemed to implicated her. As detectives pieced together more evidence, a neighbor's Ring camera exposed their prime suspect. Get the full story on this episode of Law&Crime
Hidden Camera Solves Execution-Style Murder
When a 28-year-old man is found dead in his Michigan apartment, family and friends suspect his gambling habits may have cost him his life. Investigators canvased the scene and quickly realized Donovan Barfield was the victim of a robbery turned violent, but there was more to the story. Barfield’s death wasn’t just a dice game gone bad, it was a cold-blooded and calculated betrayal. Get the full st
DNA Exposes Real Killer 20 Years After Wrong Man Convicted
When an 18-year-old Angie Dodge is found dead in her Idaho Falls apartment, police immediately zero in on a suspect. Christopher Tapp sat down with detectives and told them he was innocent for hours, until he finally gave a full confession. Tapp was convicted of Dodge’s murder and sentenced to prison, serving 20 years before investigators realized they had the wrong suspect. Get the full story on
Husband’s Poisoned Dessert Exposes Chilling Murder Plot
A mother and daughter appeared to share a close bond, but behind the scenes, investigators say they were hiding a disturbing secret. Nine months after the death of Marsha Allen’s husband, Harold Allen, a burglary investigation led police to shocking accusations against Marsha and her daughter, Ashley Jones. Investigators uncover nearly 7,000 chilling messages between the two women that they say re
Dating App Threesome Leads to Kidnapping and Murder
Indiana police swarm an Evansville home when a witness reported she found a dead body inside. The witness said she was helping clean the home when she heard a woman begging for help in another room, and eventually sat on a pile of blankets that concealed a dark secret. The night would end in the discovery of a kidnapping, a shootout, and a murder before investigators uncovered exactly what happene
Woman Lured to Her Death by Ex and Friends
Michigan State Police are dispatched to an abandoned juvenile detention center after a chilling 911 call. Inside the building, law enforcement find the body of Kayla Sedoskey covered with a tarp. Detectives immediately canvas the scene and begin piecing together evidence, identifying persons of interest in the process. Find out what happened to Kayla Sedoskey on this episode of Law&Crime Investiga
Landlord Kills Two Teens Over a Parking Spot
Tensions between a landlord and his tenants reached a boiling point just four days after Christmas. Susan Johnson and her son, Derrick Thompson, got into an altercation with James Pak when he accused them of paying rent late, stealing and committing parking violations. Law enforcement arrived and issued warnings, but minutes after police leave, the dispute turns deadly. Get the full story on this
Cops Find Wisconsin Mom Dead After Fight with Daughter
Wisconsin police rushed to a Blue Mounds home when a witness called 911 to report a fight at his neighbor’s house. Sierra Schoonover and her mother, Heather Schoonover, were arguing in their driveway before bringing the heated confrontation into their home. When law enforcement arrived, they found a blood-covered home with Heather lying in the center of the floor. Find out what happened next on th
Mom of Two Murdered on Valentine's Day
A witness called 911 reporting what appeared to be a motionless body in the bushes near a business. Auburn Police officers discovered Anicia A. Howard deceased in broad daylight with a shell casing on the ground next to her. Investigators determined Howard, a mother or two, was attacked from someone in the back seat of her car while she drove to work on Valentine's Day. Get the full story on this
Pregnant Teen Mom Executed in Her Own Car
A Florida police officer was shocked when he stumbled upon a crime scene while doing a routine patrol near Coastline Park. The Sanford officer approached a lone car backed into a parking spot and found a young woman, dead from gunshot wounds, in the front seat. She was later identified as 18-year-old Kaylin Fiengo, a mother of one who was expecting another child. Find out what happened to Kaylin o
Three Teens Murdered at Car Meet in Mass Shooting Ambush
In March of 2025, an unsanctioned car meet in Las Cruces, New Mexico, descends into terror when multiple gunmen open fire, leaving three young men dead and fifteen injured, before disappearing into the night. As investigators unravel the truth about what really happened, the motive behind the senseless shooting comes to light. Get the full story on this episode of Law&Crime Investigates.
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BYU Graduate Vanishes While Visiting Dropout Friend
A recent graduate of Brigham Young University seemingly vanished on his way home from college. While traveling to Alabama, Aaron Davis stopped in Georgia to visit his childhood friend and catch up. All seemed fine until Rome police officers found the 21-year-old's car abandoned. Investigators tracked down his family and friends, who hadn't heard from Davis, who had plans with his girlfriend in Ala
Doctor Kills Daughter On Florida Vacation: Cops
A woman placed a frantic, early-morning 911 call after finding her 4-year-old daughter unresponsive. Neha Gupta, a doctor from Oklahoma, claimed her daughter, Aria Talathi, had accidentally fallen into the pool at their rental home in Florida while on vacation. Although Aria was rushed to a nearby hospital, she was tragically pronounced dead hours later. However, as investigators dug deeper into t
Teacher Secretly Records Her Killer Before She’s Murdered
On a quiet evening, a beloved Ohio high school teacher pulled up to her home and was brutally ambushed. Investigators arrived hours later to find Michelle Long slumped in the driver's seat of her pickup truck, dead from gunshot wounds. Detectives began piecing together the evidence and narrowing down who their prime suspects were after finding surveillance footage of an eerie, unidentified vehicle
Family Murders Pregnant Daughter and Cuts Out Unborn Baby: Cops
When 22-year-old Rebecca Park vanishes from her Michigan home just weeks before her due date, her mother claims she saw the pregnant woman step into a mysterious black car and disappear. As a frantic search ensues, social media erupts with rumors while Rebecca’s own family and boyfriend turn on one another, trading dark accusations. But as investigators dig deeper into the web of lies, they uncove
Webcam Model Murders Fiancé in Drunken Rage
When a quiet Riverview neighborhood was rocked by the death of Matthew Trussler, investigators found his fiancée, cosplay model Melissa Turner, standing over his body with a story that didn't quite add up. While she initially claimed to have discovered him unresponsive after a night of heavy drinking, a neighbor’s security camera captured a chilling audio trail of a brutal, hours-long confrontatio
Mom Killed in Triple Murder Rampage After 14 Calls to 911
For over a year, Mary Gingles lived in a state of constant terror, reporting numerous death threats and discovering GPS trackers on her car, among other horrors. Despite her filing multiple restraining orders and documenting her stalker’s chilling threats, her pleas for help were met with insufficient action. On February 16, 2025, a gunman arrived at her Tamarac home and opened fire, taking the l
Trans Woman Murders Parents Over 'Betrayal'
In a quiet Utah city, a series of muffled gunshots shattered a suburban neighborhood. When first responders arrived on scene, they found two adults dead in a home. As investigators began canvassing the neighborhood, they discovered a man hiding inside a neighbor’s home — the couple’s son. Find out what happened next on this episode of Law&Crime Investigates.
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NBA Player Murdered in Front of Girlfriend
A former NBA first-round pick and Michigan State icon’s life took a tragic turn during a late-night encounter in a quiet Florida neighborhood. Adreian Payne, a former NBA player for the Orlando Magic, found himself in the middle of a dispute involving his girlfriend’s friend. When Payne’s girlfriend, Tara Walker, met up with him outside her friend’s location, she witnessed the fatal encounter that
Missing Firefighter Found in Murder Mansion
A concerned family requested welfare checks on a New Mexico man after not hearing from him for nearly 4 months. Craig Thetford and his wife were living in a remote area, secluded from the general public. When police spoke with Deana Thetford, she said Craig went on a fishing trip to Mexico with his “new girlfriend,” which was news to the 60-year-old volunteer firefighter’s family. As investigators
Kidnapped Girl’s Rescue Exposes Murder Tree
In November 2010, an Ohio woman, her son, and her friend seemingly vanished from their home. In the process, a 13-year-old was kidnapped. Sarah Maynard was held captive in a leaf-filled basement for four days until she was rescued during a police raid. Investigators identified their suspect by tracing tarps and garbage bags found at the crime scene to Walmart surveillance footage, leading to his
UK Woman's Deadly Trip to Florida Man's House
A 32-year-old woman from England took to the internet to deal with her struggles and found herself mixed up in a dangerous subculture of forums. Sonia Exelby arranged a meeting with a man in Florida after discussing an alleged “murder agreement.” The Portsmouth woman traveled to Marion County, Florida, where her story would end in a shallow grave. This episode of Law&Crime Investigates uncovers th
Vanished in Paradise: Dark Secrets of Hawaii’s Big Island
Nearly 100 people have vanished from Hawaii’s Big Island in just five years, many without a trace and few answers from law enforcement. Law&Crime's Kristin Thorne investigates the haunting case of Kelly Gravitt and others who came to the island seeking peace, only to disappear under troubling circumstances. As families conduct their own searches, patterns begin to emerge in high-crime areas. From
Facebook DM Uncovers Deadly Secret In The Crawlspace
A concerned mother reported her son missing when she hadn’t heard from him for nearly a year while he was living in Colorado. Kyla Dubberstein created a Facebook page to help find Karl Beaman Jr. while detectives began their investigation. An anonymous user would later send a chilling tip to the social media page, detailing what they heard happened to Karl. Find out what happened to Karl Beaman Jr
7-Year-Old Boy Predicts His Own Murder
Seven-year-old Nathaniel Burton was a vibrant boy whose tragic end came at the hands of those meant to protect him, yet he seemed to carry a heavy, unspoken intuition about his own fate. In the months leading up to the 2021 tragedy, the young boy made chilling pleas for help that haunt the community to this day. Despite these heartbreakingly accurate predictions and multiple reports to social serv
College Love Triangle Turns Deadly Over Broken Bro Code
A promising University of Florida freshman was beginning to build his future when he vanished without a trace. Christian Aguilar’s family and the local community were left devastated as a massive search effort eventually led to a shallow grave in a remote wooded area. Detectives believed the 18-year-old college student had been lured into a deadly trap by someone close to him. Find out how investi
Teens Party for Days After Murdering Grandparents
The quiet community of Lawrenceville, Georgia, was shaken by the discovery of Randall and Wendy Bjorge, a retired couple found deceased in their home following a series of welfare checks. As investigators delved into the disturbing crime scene, they uncovered a timeline of events involving the couple’s teenage granddaughter, Cassandra Bjorge, and her boyfriend, Johnny Rider. Uncover the evidence b
Texas Cheerleader Found Murdered In Her Own Bathroom
A 16-year-old Texas girl never made it to school or a Christmas parade after she and her mother parted ways in the morning. Lizbeth Medina’s mother returned home later and found a horrifying scene. Jacqueline Medina called the police in sheer panic when she found her teenage daughter motionless in their bathroom. Cops rushed to Jacqueline Medina’s Edna home, and the 16-year-old was lying lifeless
High School Prank Kills Mom of Four
In 2019, the community of Chillicothe, Ohio, was devastated by the tragic death of Victoria Schafer, a 44-year-old photographer and mother of four who was killed while taking portraits at Hocking Hills State Park. While she was standing at the foot of the stairs near Old Man's Cave, a 74-pound log was pushed off a cliff above, striking her and causing fatal injuries. The investigation eventually l
AWOL Soldiers’ Cross-Country Trip Turns Deadly
A veteran who had recently relocated to New Mexico was last heard from on July 26, 2025. When Matthew McLaughlin stopped responding to his family and missed regular check-ins with his mother, he was reported missing on July 31. Posters featuring the young veteran began appearing across Morgan County and online as friends and family desperately searched for answers. The investigation took a dark tu
Teen Murders His Neighbor Before School
A Florida man was traumatized when he checked on his sister after not hearing from her for a few days. Inside her home, Melody Victoria Bennett was found stabbed to death. Law enforcement conducted interviews with neighbors to identify initial leads. Later that day, a local high school student, who was Bennett’s neighbor, went to the school nurse for Band-Aids to cover up multiple small cuts on hi
Grandma Realizes Another Grandchild Died On Her Watch
Florida first responders rushed to a Hardee County home after a panicked family member called 911. Tracey Nix had gone out to lunch with friends on a 90-degree day, and when she returned, she neglected to remember the most important individual in her back seat — her 7-month-old grandchild, Uriel Schock. Turns out, Uriel wasn't the only child harmed in Nix's care. Eleven months prior, Nix's 16-mont
Man Kills His Girlfriend’s Son Over Stolen Reptiles
A Wisconsin man who dealt in exotic pets found himself the victim of a burglary. William Zelenski claims thieves stole $19,000 worth of exotic reptiles, guns, and alcohol from. Zelenski, who was dating Tiffany Powell at the time of the theft, suspected his girlfriend's son was responsible. In an effort to recover his stolen goods and reptiles, he and Powell confronted Ryelee Manente on the street.
Married Dad Caught Murdering His Secret Girlfriend
A nurse practitioner frantically called 911 a few hours after leaving a bar with his coworker. Officers rushed to the apartment complex and found Alex Pennig, a nurse in the Minnesota area, with a gunshot wound. When detectives dug a little deeper into the chain of events from that night, they discovered inconsistencies in the story given by Pennig’s coworker, Matthew Ecker. Kristin Thorne dives d
Colorado Mom Brutally Murdered Right Before Christmas
Colorado police rushed to the home of Kristil Krug after her husband called in a welfare check while he was at work. When officers arrived, they found Kristil dead in the same garage where she spoke to police weeks earlier. The 43-year-old told police she was receiving threatening messages and believed her ex-boyfriend was behind them. As investigators dug into the case, they made a shocking disco
Mom Murders Her Kids and Blames YouTube
A neighbor's shocking 911 call sent a force of police to a Kentucky mom's home in Shepherdsville, a small town where crime is rare. Tiffanie Lucas' neighbor said she came to their door and passed out on the driveway. Upon entering Lucas' house, her neighbor found a horrific scene — both of her children were dead. Get the full story on this episode of Law&Crime Investigates with Kristin Thorne.
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Florida Mom’s Suspicious Death Exposed by Home Security Footage
Florida police rushed to a Palm Coast home when a man called 911 and said he found his wife dead. Keith Johansen said he heard gunshots while in the shower and immediately came out of the bathroom to find Brandi Celenza bleeding out on their master bedroom floor. The couple’s six-year-old boy was inside the home. Detectives initially thought Johansen’s narrative had some validity, that is, until h
Soldier’s Wife Killed with Her Own AR-15 Rifle
A loud crack stunned neighbors at a Washington apartment complex during a calm Thursday noon. When investigating the noise, they found a frantic 21-year-old soldier begging for someone to call 911. Through his sobs, Skylar Nemetz managed only a few words before collapsing emotionally, “Is Danielle… dead?” Kristin Thorne dives deep into the tragic death of Danielle Nemetz on this episode of Law&Cr
Oregon Man Executed After Hanging Out with Co-Worker’s Girlfriend
Witnesses rushed to call 911 after hearing gunshots ring out near their homes in Clackamas County, Oregon. Paramedics raced the 25-year-old victim to the hospital, but it was too late. Nathan Dean Anderson, who was shot three times in the abdomen, succumbed to his fatal wounds. Witnesses told deputies they recognized the shooter, Anderson’s former co-worker at “Dave’s Killer Bread.” Detectives con
Ohio Woman Stages Fake Home Invasion to Murder Boyfriend
An Ohio woman told police she walked into her boyfriend’s apartment and came face-to-face with two intruders. She claimed she was shot in the leg during the encounter and that her boyfriend, Thomas Waddell, was murdered in cold blood. When detectives began to piece together the evidence, they quickly noticed details in Deborah Frazier’s story that didn’t line up. What starts as an alleged home inv
Woman’s Rich Boss Found Buried in Her Backyard After $30M Lottery Win
A quick stop at a Frostproof convenience store turned Abraham Lee Shakespeare into an overnight millionaire when his friend bought him the winning ticket, a jackpot worth $30 million. After cashing out $17 million, he embraced his new life with a house, a car, a Rolex, and a business in his name. But wealth attracts shadows, and just three years later, the lucky winner vanished without a trace — l
Cops Find Kidnapped 5-Year-Old After Predator Murders Her Babysitter
Authorities rushed to the scene of a fire and discovered a Minnesota woman dead inside her burning mobile home. Police immediately launch an all-out search for the suspect when the case takes a shocking turn — Melissa Norby was babysitting a 5-year-old girl who was nowhere to be found. Detectives zeroed in on a person of interest and began questioning him on the whereabouts of the young girl, whic
12-Year-Old Realizes He’s Going to Prison After Triple Murder
Florida police rushed to the scene of a homicide after someone found a dead body on their walk to school. Investigators then found two more bodies near the area, sparking an intense triple murder investigation. The three teenage victims were identified as Layla Silvernail, Michael Hodo Jr., and Camille Quarles. Detectives determined the murders were connected and later identified multiple suspects
Mother-Son Duo Accused of Murdering His Ex-Girlfriend
A 20-year-old Michigan woman and her boyfriend crashed into a sign outside the Golden Corral after they were ambushed by gunfire. Investigators said Alicia Jackson-Skaggs was shot in the head, and her boyfriend, the driver, crashed when trying to flee to safety. Detectives quickly uncovered the story after discovering that Alicia's ex-boyfriend, Deondre McLilly, had an obsessive pattern of stalkin
First Date Ends in Deadly Ambush at Illinois Home
An Illinois man went on a first date with a woman who owned a fitness studio on the night before Thanksgiving in 2021. Christopher Smith met Leslie Reeves at a local saloon and had a drink before heading back to his house to eat pizza. Then, the night took a turn for the worse when a man broke through the back door and shot both of them. Law&Crime’s Kristin Thorne investigates the deadly ambush fa
Florida Woman Found Stabbed to Death Under Hotel Mattress
Housekeeping staff at a Florida hotel were shocked when they found a woman's body wrapped in a sheet under a mattress during their routine cleaning. Bradenton police rushed to the scene and contained the area as they began their investigation. Detectives discovered the woman, Jennifer Pergolizzi, had been temporarily living at the hotel with her boyfriend, Steven Cozens, but Cozens was nowhere to
Teacher’s Aide Found Strangled in Her Connecticut Apartment
A paraprofessional who worked with special needs students was found dead in her Waterbury apartment after her family stopped by to check on her. Investigators determined Shelley Stamp had been strangled to death with her own sweater. Detectives interviewed her neighbors, who heard a commotion the night before, and gathered clues as to who may have murdered Stamp. Get the full story on this episode
Wisconsin Woman’s ‘Second Shot at Love’ Ends In Murder
Wisconsin police rushed to the home of a local business owner after his tenant found him suffering from a gunshot wound in February 2024. When officers arrived, they found Thomas Guyette dead on his bed. The man who rented a room from Guyette said he heard arguing between the victim and his girlfriend before a gunshot rang out. When investigators questioned his girlfriend, Catherine Cheskie, she c
Man Finds Little Brother Dead Inside Wisconsin House of Horrors
A 12-year-old Wisconsin boy’s family got worried when they didn’t see him or hear from him for weeks. Jacarie Robinson’s dad, Romuan Moye, stopped replying to text messages from the family around the same time. Jacarie’s older brother became concerned and went inside Moye’s house, only to make a heartbreaking discovery. Find out what happened to Jacarie Robinson on this episode of Law&Crime Invest
Young Dad Murdered Trying to Save Woman from Jealous Boyfriend
A young Florida father was murdered after a woman asked him to pick her up from her possessive on-and-off boyfriend’s house in Jacksonville. That same woman was trying to get away from Luis Roces, a 36-year-old who was interested in a relationship with the woman. She ended up with Roces after a night out with friends. She asked Austin Fitzgerald to come pick her up, and things took a turn for the
Woman’s Mysterious Death in Luxury Hotel Room Leads to Lover’s Arrest
Florida police rushed to the Orlando Waldorf Astoria hotel after receiving a chilling 911 call. A 27-year-old woman said her on-and-off girlfriend, Alana Jean Miccolis, was struggling to hold on after being shot inside their hotel room. When police arrived, they were met by Megha Saluja, who told officers what she witnessed. However, detectives quickly believed Saluja’s version of events didn’t li
Teens Hired to Murder Woman’s Ex-Husband in Broad Daylight
A Washington man was walking to his car when he heard what he thought was a firecracker, instead turning around to see a thin teenager pointing a gun at him. Baron Li was shot nine times and left to die in the middle of the street. Li was rushed to the hospital, where he would spend the next week in recovery. When interviewed by police, Li told detectives the only person who would want him dead wa
Wealthy Dad Mysteriously Murdered Outside His Mississippi Home
A self-made businessman was busy building a life with his girlfriend in Mississippi after they had a daughter together. Kirby Carpenter’s family was heartbroken when it all tragically came crashing down. The 36-year-old was found shot to death outside the home he shared with his girlfriend, Caitlin Spence. When detectives began piecing together the evidence, they uncovered a sinister plot. Law&Cri
Man’s Mysterious Death Leads to Murder Charge for 3rd-Grade Teacher
A New Mexico woman called 911 and told police she found her husband stabbed in their home. When investigators arrived, a frantic Heather Fernandez-Hoefer tried to explain what happened, but her story did not add up. Years later, the third-grade teacher was charged with his murder. Find out what happened to Robert Hoefer on this episode of Law&Crime Investigates.
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Florida Teen Brutally Murdered Over Yeezy Sneakers
A teen couple was attempting to capitalize on the trend of selling premium shoes at a markup, specifically Adidas Yeezy sneakers. Andrea Camps Lacayo and Sergio Berben thought they had lined up a buyer for three pairs of the popular footwear. When the Miami-Dade high school seniors met up with their prospective buyer, the situation quickly turned deadly. Get the full story on this episode of Law&C
Woman Viciously Murdered at Motel After Filing for Divorce
A Georgia woman went missing in 2011 after breaking up with her girlfriend. Shawndell McLeod’s family became concerned when she didn’t show up to work, and her ex-girlfriend, Joyce Lewis-Pelzer, had an outstanding warrant for threatening McLeod prior to her disappearance. With no concrete evidence, the case seemingly went cold until another woman came forward in 2018 claiming her girlfriend, who h
Rich Wife Vanishes After Military Husband Discovers Affair
A successful businesswoman seemingly vanished in 2019. Andreen McDonald’s family reported that she was missing after she failed to show up for work. When law enforcement conducted a welfare check at her San Antonio home, they found suspicious evidence and tried to speak with her husband, Andre McDonald, who refused to cooperate with police. Get the full story of Andreen McDonald’s disappearance on
College Student Vanishes After Hanging Out with Fiancé
A 21-year-old woman seemingly vanished just days before celebrating her birthday in August 2011. Katelyn Markham’s fiancé, John Carter, called 911 and reported her missing less than 24 hours before she disappeared. Instead of celebrating Markham’s birthday, her family and friends ramped up search efforts to find her, with no luck. Two years later, remains were discovered near a creek in a wooded a
Cadet’s Mysterious Death Exposed by Ring Security Camera
A 22-year-old college student and Air Force cadet of the year was found shot inside his off-campus Florida home in 2020. Alexander Bello-Ortiz came home from a morning of surfing and tended to projects in his backyard shortly before he went inside to continue cleaning. Shortly after, a gunshot rang out inside the home, and one of his roommates, John Burlein, called 911. Alex later died at the hosp
Teen Brutally Murdered After Getting Girlfriend Pregnant at 16
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed behind a diner in downtown Albuquerque after meeting up with his girlfriend's brother to box. Chaos erupted in the alley when gunshots rang out, leaving Josue Ruiz dead. New Mexico police interviewed witnesses and collected evidence, including security footage showing the teens before the incident. Investigators discovered Ruiz had recently gotten his girlfrie
Group Chat Exposes Teen Murderers’ Gruesome Secret
A Florida teen disappeared in October 2021 shortly after he began talking to a girl from his high school in Miramar. Eighteen-year-old Dwight “DJ” Grant never came home after he went to hang out with one of his classmates, Christie Parisien. Two days later, Grant's body was in the bushes behind an apartment complex. Investigators set their sights on Parisien and two of Grant's other classmates, An
Teen Mom Vanishes After Hanging Out with New Friend
A 17-year-old Kentucky teen disappeared after telling her mother she was going to her sister’s apartment in a nearby city. Paige Johnson never made it to her sister’s place or came home that night. The Johnson family and authorities immediately began searching for Paige. Their search yielded no luck until it was discovered Paige hung out with a friend, instead of going to her sister’s before she v
Cops Discover Evil Stepmom’s Horrifying Secret
Police rushed to an apartment in Lawrenceville, Georgia, after a man called 911 out of regret. Investigators interviewed Eman and Tiffany Moss about their daughter, Emani Moss. The parents claimed the 11-year-old drank chemicals and died before they panicked and tried to cremate her body. Detectives weren't buying their story and quickly named the couple as suspects in Emani's murder. Law&Crime In
Her Boyfriend Vanished After a $30M Inheritance Scam
A North Dakota man seemingly vanished shortly after receiving exciting news. Fifty-one-year-old Steven Riley Jr. was informed he was entitled to a large inheritance of $30 million. Shortly after learning of his “incoming fortune,” Riley Jr. disappeared from his Minot home. Find out what happened to Steven Riley Jr. on this episode of Law&Crime Investigates.Get 50% off of confidential background re
Texas Woman’s Vicious Murder Uncovered by Her Loyal Dog
Texas police discovered the charred remains of a body burning in a makeshift fire pit in the middle of a field in April 2023. The body was burnt beyond recognition, smoldering as investigators collected evidence as lightning and thunder roared on that tragic night. A dog was found at the crime scene and after repeated attempts to shoo the animal away, officers realized the furry companion might be
Ohio Woman's Birthday Party Ends in Horrific Murder
Rachael Anderson was celebrating her twenty-fourth birthday in 2018 with family and friends, seemingly enjoying every second of life as she neared the end of her apprenticeship to become a funeral director. The young Ohio woman would be found dead shortly after a two-day birthday celebration. Investigators found a horrific crime scene in Anderson’s apartment with a treasure trove of evidence. Find
Wife Murdered in Minnesota Home One Day Before Eviction
A frantic young woman called 911 and struggled to tell dispatchers about a home intruder before she was fatally shot. Sixty-five seconds later, her husband picked up the phone and told police he and his wife were shot. Minnesota law enforcement rushed to the scene, finding Heidi Firkus dead and Nick Firkus wounded from a gunshot wound. Nick survived the alleged attack and went on the describe the
Mom Viciously Tortured by Monster After Her Daughter Left the Window Open
Alisa Mathewson said she woke up to the feeling of water droplets falling on her face before realizing she wasn’t alone. The panicked Florida mom began berating the unknown intruder before they muttered two words — “calm down.” Mathewson knew exactly who the man was and so did her daughter, who left the window open for him. Get the full story about Mathewson’s 55 hours of horror on this episode of
Young Mom Brutally Stabbed 28 Times After a Night Out
Massachusetts police received a shocking 911 call from a man making disturbing claims on a Sunday night in 2019. When officers arrived at his Westfield apartment, they found a bloody crime scene. The caller, Blake Scanlon, appeared to be suffering from knife wounds, and his girlfriend, Alexis Avery, was dead. Avery was a 20-year-old mother of a young child, who was not injured that night. Find out
Ohio Family Savagely Executed in Horrific Mass Murder
An Ohio woman stopped by her family’s homes to feed their pets and stumbled upon a shocking crime scene. Bobby Jo Manley discovered four dead bodies on that property — two in the house and two in a trailer. She sent her brother to check on his sister, who was found executed along with two other relatives. A few hours later, an eighth victim was reported to police. Three young children were left un
Family Viciously Massacred After Woman Catfishes Her Cheating Fiancé
Police in the Chicago suburb of Romeoville discovered a horrifying crime scene after being called for a welfare check in September 2023. Law enforcement stumbled upon the slain bodies of two adults, two children, and three dogs — Alberto Rolon, Zoraida Bartolomei, and their two children, 10-year-old Adriel and 7-year-old Diego. Initially, investigators believed the massacre was committed by one of
Teen’s Horrifying Secret Discovered Hospital Trash
New Mexico police responded to a 911 call from staff at an Artesia hospital with a terrifying claim. A nurse overseeing the room of then-19-year-old Alexee Trevizo has a strange suspicion after the teen ran to the bathroom and refused to unlock the door. When Trevizo finally came out, the medical professional inspected the private restroom and made a horrifying discovery that prompted her to call
Teen’s Twisted Murder Fantasy Exposed By His Mom
A small Colorado community was shocked when the remains of a 69-year-old man were discovered. Warren Barnes, who went missing, was found dead without his head and hands. Police had no leads until a local woman called 911 in a panic. The woman said she found a human head and severed hands in her son's room. When law enforcement arrived at their home, they were met with a familiar face — 19-year-old
Vicious Killer's Strangling Spree Exposed by Woman Who Escaped His Death Grip
Thirty-five-year-old Kristine Melton and 43-year-old Diane Ruiz were strangled as part of a cross-county crime spree in October 2019. Witnesses said a Florida man identified as Wade Wilson was responsible for the murders and even attacked another woman during his spree in Cape Coral. Wilson, who shares the name of the superhero Deadpool, was charged with the murders after the third woman who survi
Man Shocked at Murder Arrest After Detailing Allegedly Killing a Young Father
A young Florida dad was shot and killed after a woman asked him to come pick her up from a Jacksonville home in January 2024. That same woman was trying to get away from Luis Roces, a 36-year-old who was interested in a relationship with the woman. She ended up with Roces after a night out with friends, which Roces was not fond of. She asked Austin Fitzgerald to come pick her up and things went ba
Florida Killer Exposes His Own Murder Coverup with One Simple Mistake
A Florida man said he returned home in August 2022 to find his roommate unresponsive in their front yard. James Edwards Hicks and Terri Jo Williams were roommates in Pensacola, often disagreeing about various living situations. The ongoing feud led the 65-year-old woman to issue an eviction notice to Hicks. Williams’ body was found lying inside a shallow water decoration in the front yard. Hicks c
Man Playing Cop on Tinder Goes On Interrogation Date with Real Police
A New Mexico man took the advice "Women love a man in uniform" too far. Rico TreShon Dukes' Tinder profile shows a confident 26-year-old "deputy" wearing a uniform shirt with patches labeled Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. TreShon took his easily-achieved job title on the road with him, visiting schools while dressed as a BCSO deputy and carrying a service weapon. Dukes, wearing his uniform, w
Florida Man Murdered Pregnant Wife for ‘Disrespecting Him’ Before Executing Her Dad
Interrogation footage shows Florida police grilling Cassandritz Blanc after his pregnant wife and his father-in-law were found murdered in 2018. Martine Bernard was six months pregnant when she was killed. Roosevelt Bernard was gearing up to become a grandfather when he was found dead. Blanc was the first suspect investigators set their sights on, given his close relationship with both victims and
Teen Girl Killed Her Foster Mom After Sleeping with Her Foster Dad
Kevin and Lisa Knoefel were seemingly generous people who opened up their household to a foster daughter at one point in their marriage. Trouble teen Sabrina Zunich was placed in the Ohio couple's care when she was 16 years old. Not long after, Zunich got close with Kevin and their living situation took a dark turn. Lisa was ambushed and killed by Zunich, who was armed with a knife, in November 20
