True Crime Tonight
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If you eat, sleep, and breathe true crime, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT is serving up your nightly fix. Five nights a week, KT STUDIOS & iHEART RADIO invite listeners to pull up a seat for an unfiltered look at the biggest cases making headlines, celebrity scandals, and the trials everyone is watching. With a mix of expert analysis, hot takes, and listener call-ins, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT goes beyond the headlines to uncover the twists, turns, and unanswered questions that keep us all obsessed—because, at TRUE CRIME TONIGHT, there’s a seat for everyone. Whether breaking down crime scene forensics, scrutinizing serial killers, or debating the most binge-worthy true crime docs, True Crime Tonight is the fresh, fast-paced, and slightly addictive home for true crime lovers.
Episodes 257
Cruise Ship Murder, The Crash Backlash, & Epstein Questions
The cruise ship murder case surrounding Anna Kepner takes another dark turn as disturbing new evidence surfaces and a judge weighs whether the accused teen should remain free before trial. Attorney Jarrett …
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The cruise ship murder case surrounding Anna Kepner takes another dark turn as disturbing new evidence surfaces and a judge weighs whether the accused teen should remain free before trial. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to unpack the prison sentence handed down to Matthew Perry’s assistant in the ketamine overdose death, the disturbing backlash surrounding Netflix’s The Crash and convicted killer Mackenzie Shirilla, plus explosive new questions tied to Jeffrey Epstein, Pam Bondi, and the DOJ’s handling of the files. Tune in for all the details.
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Mango Murder Mystery, Murdaugh Retrial, & Black Dahlia Breakthrough
Forensic death investigator and host of Body Bags, Joseph Scott Morgan joins us as we break down the shocking murder allegations surrounding the son of Mango founder Isak Andic after his father’s deadly cliff …
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Forensic death investigator and host of Body Bags, Joseph Scott Morgan joins us as we break down the shocking murder allegations surrounding the son of Mango founder Isak Andic after his father’s deadly cliff fall. We also unpack the latest forensic battles in Alex Murdaugh’s possible retrial and the explosive new claims about Bryan Kohberger’s knife sheath evidence in the Idaho student murders. Plus, a Tennessee triple murderer gets a last-minute execution reprieve, and an urgent Amber Alert grips Los Angeles. Tune in for all the details.
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RE-RELEASE: Charlie Kirk Court Fight, Delphi Appeal & The Hollywood Fire Devil
A major new development in the Delphi murders case as convicted killer Richard Allen is granted an appeal hearing. We break down the controversial courtroom battle in the accused Charlie Kirk assassination …
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A major new development in the Delphi murders case as convicted killer Richard Allen is granted an appeal hearing. We break down the controversial courtroom battle in the accused Charlie Kirk assassination case, the renewed backlash surrounding convicted killer Mackenzie Shirilla after a new Netflix documentary, and the latest on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Plus, legendary arson investigator Ed Nordskog joins us to unpack the Palisades Fire investigation and the terrifying “Hollywood Fire Devil” serial arson spree that set Los Angeles ablaze. Tune in for all the details.
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The Murdaugh "Egg Juror" Unmasked, Prince Andrew Escalation, and the Tom Selleck Scam
The viral “Egg Lady” from the Alex Murdaugh trial finally steps forward to reveal her identity, adding another layer to the ongoing jury-tampering allegations. The Jeffrey Epstein investigation explodes with …
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The viral “Egg Lady” from the Alex Murdaugh trial finally steps forward to reveal her identity, adding another layer to the ongoing jury-tampering allegations. The Jeffrey Epstein investigation explodes with major updates in the criminal probe involving former Prince Andrew, as three new alleged co-conspirators are officially named. A tragic apparent murder-suicide involving an elderly couple highlights the devastating toll of elder fraud after they were targeted by a scammer posing as actor Tom Selleck. Tune in for all the details.
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Mango Murder Mystery, a School Shooting Fallout, & a Billion Dollar Fraud Empire
The billionaire founder of Mango dies in a suspicious cliffside fall, and now his own son is under investigation. A judge has dismissed all criminal charges against former assistant principal Ebony Parker after …
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The billionaire founder of Mango dies in a suspicious cliffside fall, and now his own son is under investigation. A judge has dismissed all criminal charges against former assistant principal Ebony Parker after prosecutors said warnings were ignored before a six-year-old shot teacher Abigail Zwerner. Plus, investigative reporter Michele McPhee joins us live to break down an alleged billion-dollar fraud empire tied to a powerful polygamist family and an alleged mob figure known as “The Lion.” Tune in for all the details.
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Boy Band Murder Plot, Tennessee School Shooting Trial, and Austin Drummond Explodes in Court
A TikTok influencer, her attorney father, and a surf instructor are accused in an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting former boy band singer Jack Avery. Accused quadruple killer Austin Drummond clashes with …
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A TikTok influencer, her attorney father, and a surf instructor are accused in an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting former boy band singer Jack Avery. Accused quadruple killer Austin Drummond clashes with a judge after asking to represent himself in court. We also cover new listener reactions to the Alex Murdaugh case and fresh questions surrounding the Bahamas disappearance investigation. Judge Michele Locke joins us to break it all down. Tune in for all the details.
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Charlie Kirk Court Fight, Delphi Appeal, and the Hollywood Fire Devil
A new development in the Delphi murders case as convicted killer Richard Allen is granted an appeal hearing. We break down the controversial courtroom battle in the accused Charlie Kirk assassination case, the …
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A new development in the Delphi murders case as convicted killer Richard Allen is granted an appeal hearing. We break down the controversial courtroom battle in the accused Charlie Kirk assassination case, the renewed backlash surrounding convicted killer Mackenzie Shirilla after a new Netflix documentary, and the latest in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Legendary arson investigator Ed Nordskog joins us to unpack the Palisades Fire investigation and the terrifying “Hollywood Fire Devil” serial arson spree that set Los Angeles ablaze. Tune in for all the details.
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Luigi’s Manifesto, a Death Row Release, and Epstein’s Final Night
A major evidence ruling in the Luigi Mangione murder case reveals what prosecutors can and can’t use at trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Richard Glossip walks free after nearly 30 …
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A major evidence ruling in the Luigi Mangione murder case reveals what prosecutors can and can’t use at trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Richard Glossip walks free after nearly 30 years on death row as Oklahoma prepares for a third murder trial. We also cover the latest in the Alex Murdaugh retrial battle and a heartbreaking tribute to murdered teen Anna Kepner. Tune in for all the details.
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Alex Murdaugh Bombshell, the Bahamas Missing Wife & the Latest on the Menendez Brothers
Journalist Robert Rand joins us live one year after Erik and Lyle Menendez became eligible for parole, as renewed attention explodes around the brothers’ case. The disappearance of Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas …
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Journalist Robert Rand joins us live one year after Erik and Lyle Menendez became eligible for parole, as renewed attention explodes around the brothers’ case. The disappearance of Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas takes a darker turn after federal agents seize the couple’s sailboat. New FBI details emerge involving Bryan Kohberger’s family after the Idaho student murders, and Harvey Weinstein faces another mistrial. Tune in for all the details.
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Sheriff Nanos Under Fire, the Correspondents’ Dinner Attack, and the Aaron Hedges Mystery
Mounting pressure surrounds Sheriff Chris Nanos as perjury allegations head to the Arizona Attorney General amid growing frustration in the Nancy Guthrie investigation. We break down the latest in the White …
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Mounting pressure surrounds Sheriff Chris Nanos as perjury allegations head to the Arizona Attorney General amid growing frustration in the Nancy Guthrie investigation. We break down the latest in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack case, where the accused gunman is now pushing to remove top DOJ officials from the prosecution. Plus, investigative journalist Jordan Sillars joins us to discuss Blood Trails and the haunting disappearance of Montana hunter Aaron Hedges. Tune in for all the details.
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Murdaugh Conviction Overturned, Kouri Richins Sentenced, and D4vd Video Debate
Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction is officially overturned after the South Carolina Supreme Court rules that jury tampering compromised the trial. A resurfaced “Sakura” video tied to singer D4vd ignites fierce …
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Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction is officially overturned after the South Carolina Supreme Court rules that jury tampering compromised the trial. A resurfaced “Sakura” video tied to singer D4vd ignites fierce online debate as fans question whether old artistic content now feels disturbing in light of the murder allegations involving Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us throughout the night to break down the legal fallout. Tune in for all the details.
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D4vd Court Hearing, Epstein Survivors Speak Out, and Lynette Hooker Boat Seized
Singer d4vd appears in court as prosecutors push toward a preliminary hearing in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas-Hernandez. Then, forensic death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan joins us to break …
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Singer d4vd appears in court as prosecutors push toward a preliminary hearing in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas-Hernandez. Then, forensic death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan joins us to break down the escalating investigation into missing Bahamas woman Lynette Hooker. Plus, Epstein survivors confront the DOJ during a fiery hearing in Florida, and forensic handwriting expert Bart Baggett analyzes the newly unsealed Epstein note. Tune in for all the details.
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Bryan Kohberger Investigation Leak, a Bahamas Disappearance Mystery, and Charlie Kirk Assassination Case
A criminal investigation is now underway into who leaked protected evidence from the Bryan Kohberger case to Dateline. Federal investigators have seized the sailboat tied to the disappearance of Lynette Hooker …
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A criminal investigation is now underway into who leaked protected evidence from the Bryan Kohberger case to Dateline. Federal investigators have seized the sailboat tied to the disappearance of Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas. We break down major new pretrial rulings in the case of alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson and the latest delay in the murder trial of former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn. Plus, Lance Reenstierna from the Missing podcast joins us for Missing Mondays as we take a deep dive into the haunting disappearance of Maura Murray.
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New D4vd Court Twist, Kristin Smart Search, and Pentagon UFO Files
New developments in the murder case against singer D4vd, as prosecutors reveal massive amounts of disturbing evidence ahead of his upcoming hearing. Investigators also revisit the Kristin Smart disappearance …
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New developments in the murder case against singer D4vd, as prosecutors reveal massive amounts of disturbing evidence ahead of his upcoming hearing. Investigators also revisit the Kristin Smart disappearance case with new forensic technology nearly 30 years after her disappearance. Plus, chilling revelations from the The Gilgo Beach Killer Documentary, explosive new testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, and the latest twists in the Palisades Fire arson case. Tune in for all the details.
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The Epstein Note, The Missing Mother & The Dark Secrets Surrounding David Burke
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie takes another dramatic turn as FBI Director Kash Patel publicly clashes with the Pima County Sheriff over how the case was handled. Plus, a cryptic …
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The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie takes another dramatic turn as FBI Director Kash Patel publicly clashes with the Pima County Sheriff over how the case was handled. Plus, a cryptic, newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein suicide note raises disturbing new questions nearly seven years after his death and the mystery surrounding how the document stayed hidden for so long. We also break down the latest legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Tune in for all the details.
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The Fugitive Husband, AI Lies in Court, and a Failed Fleet Attempt to Italy
A massive manhunt comes to a shocking end after authorities track down Craig Berry, the Tennessee veteran accused of shooting his wife. Former family court judge Michele Locke joins us to unpack the Hannah …
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A massive manhunt comes to a shocking end after authorities track down Craig Berry, the Tennessee veteran accused of shooting his wife. Former family court judge Michele Locke joins us to unpack the Hannah Payne case, where prosecutors admitted to using flawed AI-generated legal filings in a murder case. We also examine the emotional family divide in the Anna Kepner cruise ship murder case and the dangerous gamble defendants take when testifying in their own defense. Tune in for all the details.
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VERDICT in Athena Strand Trial, D4vd Evidence, and Zanzibar Death Questions
A jury hands down a death sentence in the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins us to break down the disturbing evidence in the D4vd case involving Celeste Rivas …
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A jury hands down a death sentence in the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins us to break down the disturbing evidence in the D4vd case involving Celeste Rivas Hernandez. We also dig into the suspicious death of influencer Ashly Robinson overseas, where her family is challenging the official ruling. Plus, a new development tied to the Idaho murders and a haunting case involving unidentified child remains. Tune in for all the details.
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Shocking Updates in Singer D4vd Case, Lively & Baldoni's Settlement, and Kepner Cruise Murder
The latest in the Anna Kepner cruise ship murder, plus a shocking North Carolina poisoning investigation that could be tied to multiple deaths. We also unpack the sudden settlement between Blake Lively and …
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The latest in the Anna Kepner cruise ship murder, plus a shocking North Carolina poisoning investigation that could be tied to multiple deaths. We also unpack the sudden settlement between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, revisit new claims in the Scott Peterson case, and for Missing Person Monday, spotlight 22-year-old Alexis Foust, who vanished on her way to class, along with the clues that don’t add up. Tune in for all the details.
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D4vd Investigation Deep Dive, Caleb Flynn Trial Delay, and Tupac's Lawsuit Twist
A major new angle in the D4vd case as private investigator Steve Fischer joins us with firsthand insight from his independent work on the property tied to 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez—and what he …
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A major new angle in the D4vd case as private investigator Steve Fischer joins us with firsthand insight from his independent work on the property tied to 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez—and what he believes may have been missed. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino also joins us to break down the latest in the Caleb Flynn case, the former American Idol contestant accused of killing his wife, and a new wrongful death lawsuit that could finally expose the truth behind Tupac Shakur’s murder. Tune in for all the details.
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RE-RELEASE: The Pike County Murders 10 Years Later and DNA Breakdown in the Nancy Guthrie Case
A former American Idol contestant is accused of staging a break-in to cover up the murder of his wife and now faces life in prison. DNA expert CeCe Moore joins us to break down the latest in the Nancy Guthrie …
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A former American Idol contestant is accused of staging a break-in to cover up the murder of his wife and now faces life in prison. DNA expert CeCe Moore joins us to break down the latest in the Nancy Guthrie case, where critical evidence could finally lead to answers. Plus, a powerful and emotional moment: ten years after the Piketon massacre, Whitney Galloway joins us to remember her best friend, Hannah Gilley, and reflect on the lasting impact of that tragedy. Tune in for all the details.
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Dark New Details in the d4vd Murder Case & Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer
Scott Peterson, convicted of killing his pregnant wife Laci, faces another legal setback as a judge denies his latest attempt to introduce new evidence. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break down the …
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Scott Peterson, convicted of killing his pregnant wife Laci, faces another legal setback as a judge denies his latest attempt to introduce new evidence. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break down the legal implications across the cases and more, including the case against singer d4vd. Plus, a deep dive into Israel Keyes, one of the most methodical and elusive killers in modern history. From buried “kill kits” across the country to randomly selected victims, we unpack how he operated and the chilling secrets he may have taken to the grave. Tune in for all the details.
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USF Roommate Murders, Celeste Autopsy Revealed, and Memphis Child Remains
New details emerge on the suspect, the evidence, and what investigators say happened in the murders of two USF students. We also break down a sniper-style campus shooting tied to Tyler Robinson, where a new …
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New details emerge on the suspect, the evidence, and what investigators say happened in the murders of two USF students. We also break down a sniper-style campus shooting tied to Tyler Robinson, where a new ballistics report is raising questions about what prosecutors can actually prove. Plus, the discovery of skeletal remains belonging to three young children in Memphis, who went unidentified for years and were never reported missing. Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins to break it all down. Tune in for all the details.
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A Killer Roommate, 13 Dead Scientists, and More Epstein Secrets
A growing number of scientists are dead or missing, now at least 13 cases, raising new questions about whether there’s a larger pattern. Journalist Samson Crouppen, aka “Secret Service Sam,” joins us to break …
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A growing number of scientists are dead or missing, now at least 13 cases, raising new questions about whether there’s a larger pattern. Journalist Samson Crouppen, aka “Secret Service Sam,” joins us to break it down and stick around as we dive into the escalating fight over the Epstein files. Plus, the latest in the Athena Strand case as the defense tries to avoid the death penalty. For Missing Person Monday, the decades-old mystery of Pennsylvania DA Ray Gricar. Tune in for all the details.
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D4vd Evidence Bombshell, Missing Scientists Mystery, and LISK’s Chilling Ritual
A terrifying moment in Washington, D.C., as a gunman opens fire near a high-profile event. A growing mystery emerges as scientists connected to high-level research are turning up dead or missing—coincidence, or …
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A terrifying moment in Washington, D.C., as a gunman opens fire near a high-profile event. A growing mystery emerges as scientists connected to high-level research are turning up dead or missing—coincidence, or something more? We also break down a murder that’s rocked the University of Massachusetts campus, a chilling new look inside the mind of the Long Island Serial Killer, and a Bahamas disappearance that isn’t adding up. Tune in for all the details.
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Two Exes in One Day, LISK Ritual Revealed, and Missy Bevers 10-Years Later
A chilling new documentary details the calculated ritual behind the Long Island Serial Killer’s crimes while a Florida woman is accused of killing two ex-partners in a single day. Kevin Scott joins us to break …
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A chilling new documentary details the calculated ritual behind the Long Island Serial Killer’s crimes while a Florida woman is accused of killing two ex-partners in a single day. Kevin Scott joins us to break down Second Chance Month and the real impact of guaranteed income programs for people leaving incarceration. Tune in for all the details.
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Dark Evidence in the D4vd Case, Makayla Settles Outrage, and Miranda Rights Under Fire
Disturbing new details in the D4vd case, including autopsy findings and what prosecutors say happened to Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The Makayla Settles case sparks national outrage as questions grow over the …
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Disturbing new details in the D4vd case, including autopsy findings and what prosecutors say happened to Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The Makayla Settles case sparks national outrage as questions grow over the charges and the path to justice. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break it all down and sticks around for a deep dive into Miranda rights, inspired by Miranda’s Victim and what those rights really mean. Tune in for all the details.
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From American Idol to Murder & DNA in the Nancy Guthrie Case
A former American Idol contestant is accused of staging a break-in to cover up the murder of his wife and now faces life in prison. DNA expert CeCe Moore joins us to break down the latest in the Nancy Guthrie …
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A former American Idol contestant is accused of staging a break-in to cover up the murder of his wife and now faces life in prison. DNA expert CeCe Moore joins us to break down the latest in the Nancy Guthrie case, where critical evidence could finally lead to answers. Plus, a powerful and emotional moment: ten years after the Piketon massacre, Whitney Galloway joins us to remember her best friend, Hannah Gilley, and reflect on the lasting impact of that tragedy. Tune in for all the details.
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D4vd Murder Charges, a Criminal Surgical Blunder, and Piketon's 10-Year Anniversary
The legal walls close in as murder charges are officially filed against singer David Burke (D4vd) in the tragic death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A Florida doctor faces the music after a routine procedure …
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The legal walls close in as murder charges are officially filed against singer David Burke (D4vd) in the tragic death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A Florida doctor faces the music after a routine procedure turned fatal when he allegedly removed the wrong organ from a patient. This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the Pike County Murders. We unpack the brutal execution of the Rhoden and Gilley families and the complex legal fallout that continues to haunt Ohio a decade later. Tune in for all the details.
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D4vd arrest twist, “Rape Academy” Exposed, and the Tyler Robinson Media Debate
Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation enters an explosive new phase after First Lady Melania Trump calls for public survivor hearings, prompting Congress to schedule new testimony. Meanwhile, a …
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Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation enters an explosive new phase after First Lady Melania Trump calls for public survivor hearings, prompting Congress to schedule new testimony. Meanwhile, a harrowing CNN report uncovers a "rape academy," exposing a systematic culture of abuse hidden in plain sight. Case Watch breaks down the week’s biggest crime stories, from "missing scientist" conspiracy theories to the desperate search for Nancy Guthrie. Tune in for all the details.
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Singer D4vd Arrested, a Death Penalty Decision, and a Case Falling Apart
A shocking murder-suicide involving a former Virginia politician leaves two teens without parents. In Texas, the man who admitted to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand now faces a jury deciding between life and …
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A shocking murder-suicide involving a former Virginia politician leaves two teens without parents. In Texas, the man who admitted to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand now faces a jury deciding between life and death. The murder case of Jared Bridegan takes a major turn as a key witness backs out, forcing prosecutors to rethink their strategy. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break down the legal stakes in all three cases along with the breaking news in the murder case of Celeste Rivas. Tune in for all the details.
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