A young Instagram model, Esmeralda Gonzalez, disappears in Las Vegas. In this episode of Body Bags, hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack examine this chilling case reminiscent of old school "Mob justice,"  but this is a cover-up involving a U-Haul, 300 pounds of Quickcrete, lime, and a large water tank.  All-in-all the set up reveals the peculiarities of a crime scene that mirrors a Hollywood thriller.  Hear the harsh reality of forensics as it unravels the effects of the desert environment on human remains, the recovery of the victim's jewelry, and the painstaking process of identification. 

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Time-codes: 

00:00 - Introduction.

01:20 - Case of Esmeralda Gonzalez: introduction and discussion.

03:05 - Esmeralda's life, circumstances, and disappearance.

04:00 - Vulnerabilities and dangers in Las Vegas.

05:45 - Predatory tactics towards individuals with mental illnesses.

07:15 - Introduction of felon Christopher Prestapino and his criminal background.

09:25 - The ordeal Esmeralda faced in Prestapino's house.

10:25 - Discussion on the effects of acute mental illness and methamphetamine.

12:10 - Conditions under which Esmeralda was kept and her experiences.

14:15 - Analysis of Prestapino's fear, paranoia, and further criminal acts.

15:30 - Prestapino's dilemma after Esmeralda's death.

17:30 - Effects and application of pool cleaner injection.

20:40 - Timeline of Esmeralda's disappearance and discovery of her body.

21:35 - Prestapino's attempt to dispose of the body and suspicious activities.

24:15 - Analysis of Prestapino's thought process and planning of the crime.

26:30 - Gruesome details of how Esmeralda's remains were encased.

27:45 - Actions leading to Prestapino's downfall.

29:10 - Challenges faced by forensic scientists during the case.

30:15 - Discovery of Esmeralda's jewelry and its implications.

31:45 - Discussion of the brutal nature of the crime and attempts to hide it.

32:35 - Decomposition and identification challenges in the harsh desert environment.

33:20 - Resolution of the case and the pursuit of justice.

33:30 - Outro.

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Utah mom Kouri Richins stands accused of poisoning her husband.After he died the mom self-published  a book about helping her children through grief.  Shockingly, a report suggests that Richins hosted a lavish party at her new $2 million home the day after her husband died. Legal commentator Nancy Grace and psychoanalyst Dr. Bethany Marshall provide insightful reactions.  

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Casey White, the Alabama inmate freed by corrections officer Vicky White, reached a plea deal in connection with his escape. 

White pleaded guilty to first-degree escape in exchange for no prosecution for felony murder, meaning he will not be tried for his lover’s death. Jailer Vicky White commits suicide as cops close in on her and fellow fugitive Casey White.  

Authorities tracked down the Alabama outlaws to a motel in Evansville, Indiana. The pair attempted to flee when they realized police had found them, which led to a chase. A released  911 call appears to contain the last words of Vicky White. As sirens screech in the background,  a woman’s voice says, "Airbags are going off! Let’s get out and run! We never should have left the hotel." 

Dashcam video also reveals that when the vehicle rolled over, police could see that Vicky was holding a gun to her head. “She still has the gun in her hands,” one officer says in the video, “Finger’s on the trigger.” 

Vicky White was hospitalized and died hours later. Casey White was extradited back to Alabama, where he has been charged with MURDER. He is already facing capital murder charges in connection with the death of Connie Ridgeway in 2015.

Sentencing for his escape is June 8.  White is expected to receive a life sentence.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Sheriff Rick Singleton - Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office; Facebook: "Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office"  
• James Shelnutt - 27-year Atlanta Metro Area Major Case Detective and Former S.W.A.T. officer' Attorney: The Shelnutt Law Firm, P.C.; Twitter: @ShelnuttLawFirm 
• Caryn Stark - NYC Psychologist; Twitter: @carynpsych, Facebook: "Caryn Stark"  
• Brittany Harry - Reporter/Anchor, WAAY 31 (Huntsville, AL); Twitter: @BrittanyHarryTV, Facebook: "Brittany Harry News"  
• Xavier Wherry - Multimedia Journalist, WAAY-TV; Instagram: @XWherry, Twitter: @XavierWAAYTV 

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The Utah mom who allegedly killed her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl mixed into a Moscow Mule throws a party less than 24 hours after Eric Richins is found dead in their home.

Kouri Richins hosts the celebration at a $2 million home the couple planned to flip, after a busy day of closing on the home and deleting all of her text messages inviting friends to the party.

The acquaintance who sold Richins the fentanyl she used to poison her husband is on the guest list.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Jarrett Ferentino- Homicide Prosecutor, Facebook & Instagram: Jarrett Ferentino 
• Caryn Stark - Psychologist- Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carnpsych
• Justin Boardman- Former Detective, West Valley City Police Department Special Victim’s Unit; Boardman Training & Consulting 
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Twitter: @JosephScottMorg 
• Dave Mack- CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter 

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Homicide detective arrested for sex assaulting victims' family members. Infectious disease center has a pest!

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Ten women have come forward accusing a Denver cardiologist of rape.

Stephen Matthews, 35, was first charged with drugging and raping a woman he met on the dating app "Hinge." Matthews was later charged again as the nine additional victims revealed similar stories.

Matthews is facing 16 felony counts. Three of the cases allege that Matthews drugged and subsequently raped the “helpless” victim. The remaining seven cases allege that Matthews drugged the victims.    

Matthews’s attorney, Douglas Cohen, said his client is innocent.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor and Author: "Why Bad Looks Good" and "Red Flags;" Also: "Today with Dr. Wendy" on KCBQ in San Diego; Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  
• Rachel Countryman - Forensic Nurse Expert for Godoy Medical Forensics, and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE); Twitter: @GodoyForensics 
• Lee Neubecker, CISSP- Digital Forensics Expert, and President & CEO of Enigma Forensics, Inc.; Infosec Security Bblogger at LeeNeubecker.com 
• Christopher Gavin- Breaking News Reporter for The Messenger; Twitter: @chris_m_gavin

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Tiny 10-year-old begs neighbors for food. Man takes a joy ride in a stolen fire engine. 

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Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh is set to appear before a judge again.

The convicted killer has been indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of bank fraud, a total of five counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and 14 counts of money laundering. The indictment alleges that while an attorney, Murdaugh came up with three schemes to take money and property from his clients.

If convicted on the federal charges, 480 more years could be added to his current sentence. Fines could exceed $13 million.   

That's not all of Alex Murdaugh's legal woes. He will soon be deposed in a high-profile wrongful death suit against him. The family of Mallory Beach filed suit in connection with the March 2019 death of Beach in a boating crash. Paul Murdaugh was at the helm.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Eric Bland -Attorney for Sandy Smith & Gloria Satterfield’s sons- Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law; Twitter: @TheEricBland; Co-host of ‘Cup of Justice’ podcast.
• Caryn Stark- Psychologist- Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carnpsych
• Chris McDonough -Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, and Host of the YouTube channel, ‘The Interview Room’
• Phil Odom -Boating Accident Reconstructionist, Owner of H2O Investigations, and Former Law Enforcement; Facebook: H20 Investigations 
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
• Jennifer Wood -Director of Research at FITSNews.com: Twitter: @IndyJenn_

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Two men use pipe bombs to blow up cars. Man tries to blame DUI on his dog. 

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Nancy Grace talks with Dr. Bethany Marshall for an explanation of Bryan Kohberger's graduation from 'Peeping Tom' to full-blown accused mass killer. When did Bryan Kohberger first begin exhibiting signs of sexual predation? What power move was Kohberger making when he used his co-worker's fear, a product of his own making,  for his own gratification? Was his fantasy world rocked when he learned Kaylee Goncalves was moving away?

Join us to hear Dr. Marshall's thoughts. 

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No word yet on whether prosecutors will seek the death penalty in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case.

Attorneys for the state have 60 days from Kohberger's plea to make a determination. Some of the victims' family members have been vocal in their support of the death penalty.

In Idaho, the death penalty can be carried out by lethal injection or firing squad. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Jean Fisher - Former Chief Deputy Prosecutor (33 years) in Ada County, Boise, ID. Former Special Crimes Chief Deputy (specialized in murder, crimes against children, and sexual assault); Director of Curriculum in Building Hope Today  
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive   
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, and Host of YouTube channel: ‘The Interview Room’ 
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
  Rachel Schilke - Breaking News Reporter for The Washington Examiner; Twitter: @rachel_schilke 

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Argument in a bar turns deadly. Animal rescue board member poisons neighbors' dogs. 

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Police have been searching for a missing Mom and two teens from Springfield, Missouri, for more than twenty years.

The Springfield Three are friends Suzanne Street, Stacy McCall, and Streeter's mother, Sherrill Levitt. The women vanished from Levitt's home. All of their personal belongings, including cars and purses, were left behind.

Police say there were no signs of a struggle other than a broken globe on a porch light.   

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Nicole Deborde Hochglaube - Criminal Defense Lawyer (Houston TX) and Former Prosecutor; Twitter: @debordelaw
• Dr. Shari Schwartz - Forensic Psychologist specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy (Miami Beach, FL); Twitter: @TrialDoc; Author: "Criminal Behavior" and "Where Law and Psychology Intersect: Issues in Legal Psychology"
• Rick Bookout - Former Springfield Police Officer (first officer on scene)
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University; Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet;"  Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"
• Anne Roderique-Jones - Writer and Host; Podcast: "The Springfield Three: A Small-Town Disappearance;" Instagram: @anniemarie_, Twitter: @AnnieMarie_

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Sex-offender on probation kills 15-year-old. 'Pregnant' drug-mule caught.  

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In this episode of Body Bags, hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack unearth the details of Tammy Daybell's untimely death in Rexburg, Idaho.

They dissect the initial misdiagnosis of a heart event and navigate through a labyrinth of murder allegations ensnaring her husband, Chad Daybell, and his new wife, Lori Vallow Daybell.

They also highlight the crucial role of the coroner, the complexities of exhumation procedures, and the startling forensic evidence that contradicts prior claims about Tammy's death. 

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00:00 - Intro.

01:25 - Introduction of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell's connection to Tammy's death.

02:45 - Overview of Tammy Daybell's life and suspicious circumstances around her death.

05:50 - Critique of the initial lack of an autopsy and conflicting reports about Tammy's health.

08:40 - Discussion on the mysterious deaths surrounding Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow.

10:20 - Challenges of determining cause of death without an autopsy and the importance of the coroner's role.

16:30 - Overview of the complex circumstances surrounding the investigation.

18:05 - Examination of physical clues found on Tammy's body and ensuing exhumation.

21:00 - Tammy's alleged convulsions and implications, with Chad as the sole source of information.

24:15 - Explanation of the legal proceedings surrounding Tammy's exhumation.

27:05 - Emphasis on the role of detailed evidence in post-mortem examinations.

29:05 - Revelation of restraint and asphyxiation as the cause of Tammy's death.

33:30 - Forensic techniques used to understand Tammy's death.

35:00 - Speculation on multiple perpetrators and scrutiny of the timeline following Tammy's death.

37:15 - Conclusion and sign off from the episode of Body Bags.

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“General Hospital” star Haley Pullos has been charged after a wrong-way crash.

Pullos is now facing driving under the influence charges after her car flew over the dividing barrier, and into oncoming traffic. She careened off one car and collided head-on with another car, that was going about 60 mph. 

Police reportedly recovered marijuana edibles and alcohol from the actress’ car.  Firefighters had to use "the jaws of life" to free Pullos from her car. That's when the "General Hospital" actress lashed out at the responders shouting, “This is a $400 f**king shirt!”

TMZ also reports Pullos was aggressive with hospital staff and had to be sedated.  

Joining Nancy Grace Today: 

• Jarrett Ferentino- Homicide Prosecutor, Facebook & Instagram: Jarrett Ferentino
• Dr. Shari Schwartz- Forensic Psychologist (specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy); Twitter: @TrialDoc; Author: "Criminal Behavior" and "Where Law and Psychology Intersect: Issues in Legal Psychology"
• Robert Crispin - Private Investigator: “Crispin Special Investigations;" Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division; Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc.
• Sheryl McCollum- Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder; Former Georgia State Director with Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD); Host of new podcast: "Zone 7;" Twitter: @ColdCaseTips 
• Joseph Tremblay - Senior Forensic Engineer and Accident Reconstructionist, Veritech Consulting Engineering
• Dr. Tim Gallagher - Medical Examiner State of Florida; Lecturer: University of Florida Medical School Forensic Medicine; Founder/Host: International Forensic Medicine Death Investigation Conference 
• Jen Smith- Chief Reporter for DailyMail.com; Twitter: @jen_e_smith 

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Madeline Kingsbury is a mom of two and a professional. For the last three years, she has been working at the Mayo Clinic as "Clinical Research Coordinator for Public Health, Infectious Disease, and Occupational Medicine Research. 

On the day Kingsbury vanished, she dropped her children off at daycare and then had a text exchange with her sister; one centered around a funny picture. There were other text messages sent to Kingsbury during the course of the day but no reply. 

Later that day, Kingsbury didn't pick up her children. Turns out, she also didn't go to work that day. 

Where is Madeline Kingsbury? As the investigation continues a highly respected prosecutor has been pulled out of retirement to help. Prosecutor Phil Prokopowicz will consult in the ongoing search for  Kingsbury.  

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Megan Kingsbury- Victims sister, Facebook: Finding Madeline Kingsbury, GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/the-search-for-maddi
• Kathleen Murphy - North Carolina Family Attorney
• Julie Gates- Major Law Enforcement Crime Scene Investigator, Forensic Science Program Coordinator/Instructor: Southern Crescent Technical College
• Dr. Angela Arnold-Psychiatrist, Atlanta GA. Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women; Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology at Emory University; Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital
• Tracy Campbell- Public Relations Director, North Star International Search and Recovery (NSI) www.nsik9ta.org 
• John Lauritsen- Reporter/CBS Minnesota (WCCO-TV, wcco.com, Twitter: @jdlauritsen
• John Lemley - Crime Online Investigative Reporter

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Man sentenced to life in prison for brutal sex assault on college students. 'Ruby slippers' thief finally brought to justice. 

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In this bonus episode of "Crime Stories", Nancy Grace previews her new Fox Nation investigative special "Parallels of Evil: The Bundy and Idaho Killings." In this special investigation, Nancy Grace and survivors of Ted Bundy analyze the parallels between these gruesome attacks. And Nancy travels to Moscow, Idaho to investigate the eerie similarities from the scene of the crime. Don't miss Parallels of Evil: The Bundy and Idaho Killings, streaming now exclusively on Fox Nation. 

WATCH: https://try.nation.foxnews.com/crime-stories-nancy-grace/

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Bryan Kohberger's parents have been subpoenaed by a Pennsylvania grand jury to testify in connection with the May 2022 disappearance of a woman missing nearly a year.

Dana Smithers was last seen leaving a friend's house in Monroe County late in the evening.  Almost a year later, her remains were recovered in Stroudsburg, about a 30-minute drive from the Kohberger family home in Albrightsville. 

Michael Kohberger is expected to testify in court today. Maryann Kohberger has already testified. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Tara Malek - Bosie, ID Attorney and Co-owner of Smith + Malek; Former State and Federal Prosecutor.; Twitter: @smith_malek
•  Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Atlanta GA.; Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women; Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, and Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital; Voted My Buckhead’s Best Psychiatric Practice of 2023
• Sheryl McCollum - Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder and Host: Zone 7; Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective (worked over 300 homicides in a 25-year career) & Host of YouTube channel: The Interview Room                    
• Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet;" Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" Twitter: @JoScottForensic  
• Dave Mack – CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter

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U-Haul kidnapper busted after hit and run. North Carolina police department considering new animal sidekicks. 

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For many years the debate has raged, is the Shroud of Turin really the burial cloth of Christ or is it a hoax?  Nancy Grace sits down with dear friend and author, Guy Powell, to discuss his new book "The Only Witness: A History of the Shroud of Turin."   The book is historical fiction, a depiction of how the Shroud made its way to its current resting place in the  Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin, Italy. Powell gives a brief overview of the testing and research done on this treasured Christian relic to determine its authenticity and lets us inside his motivation behind writing the compelling historical fiction.  

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Jamie Komoroski, the driver who killed a bride on the way from her wedding, is caught bemoaning her condition behind bars. 

The 25-year-old's video chats and phone calls, recorded by the jail, were released to the Charleston Post and Courier through a freedom of information request. In the communications, Komoroski talks about the crash with her friends.

“It was just like a freak accident … obviously, I didn’t mean it to happen. I just feel like a terrible person, like, I didn’t mean for any of that to happen," she said. 

Two days after the wreck, Komoroski spoke to her parents from the North Charleston Jail where she is being held without bail. 

Quotes from the calls include Jamie Komoroski, sobbing, “I can’t believe this is my life …and my whole life is going to be over,”  and “Oh my God. I just can’t believe this happened to me. … Why me? … I’m going to be here for years and years and years and years.”   

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Jarrett Ferentino - Homicide Prosecutor; Facebook & Instagram: Jarrett Ferentino 
• Dr. Shari Schwartz - Forensic Psychologist (specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy); Author: "Criminal Behavior" and "Where Law and Psychology Intersect: Issues in Legal Psychology;" Twitter: @TrialDoc
• Robert Crispin - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division; Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator, “Crispin Special Investigations” CrispinInvestigations.com; Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc.
• Sheryl McCollum - Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder; Fmr Georgia State Director - Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD), Host of 'Zone 7' podcast; Twitter: @ColdCaseTips 
• Percy Pitzer - Former Federal Warden: 30-year career in Corrections; Founder of 'Creative Corrections Education Foundation'
• Dr. Tim Gallagher - Medical Examiner State of Florida; Lecturer: University of Florida Medical School Forensic Medicine; Founder/Host: International Forensic Medicine Death Investigation Conference 
• Audrey Conklin- Crime Reporter for Fox News Digital; Twitter: @audpants

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Tensions between motorcycle clubs leads to deadly shootout. Hard-headed perps have to be physically separated to end a fight. 

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Bryan Kohberger "stood silent" as an Idaho judge asked the accused killer to enter his plea. 

When Kohberger chose to not answer, the judge entered not-guilty pleas for Kohberger on all counts. The only time Kohberger did answer was to say yes that he understood the charges against him and his potential punishment. 

Prosecutors have 60 days to say whether they will pursue the death penalty. A trial date is scheduled for October 2. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Tara Malek - Bosie, ID Attorney and Co-owner of Smith + Malek; Former State and Federal Prosecutor; Twitter: @smith_malek
• Caryn Stark- Psychologist- Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carnpsych
• Chris McDonough -Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective and Host of YouTube channel- "The Interview Room"
• Bill Daly - Former FBI Investigator and Forensic Photography, Security Expert 
• Traci Brown - Body Language Expert, Author: “How to Detect Lies, Fraud and Identity Theft;" Twitter: @Tracibrown37 
• Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Lecturer: University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School
• Nicole Partin - CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter; Twitter: @nicolepartin (Naples, FL)

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Angry woman drives truck through store trying to run down her boyfriend. Man uses fake baby to shoplift. 

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Today’s arraignment for Bryan Kohberger will be the first time the accused killer has been in court since his initial appearance after his arrest.

Kohberger was indicted last week as a grand jury found there was sufficient evidence to move forward with formal charges. That evidence will not be revealed at this hearing.  Kohberger will be required to enter a plea on the 5 charges against him,  four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary.

During the arraignment, the judge will reiterate Kohberger’s rights and read the charges against him, asking for a plea on each charge. In Idaho, there are only two pleas,  guilty or not guilty, and a date for trial will be set. If Kohberger refuses to enter a plea or fails to appear, the court will enter a not-guilty plea on his behalf. Kohberger’s attorney has repeatedly said his client looks forward to clearing his name. 

New information has been uncovered in the days before the arraignment. Bryan Kohberger was involved in another crime that happened before the student murders. This incident reportedly involved a female co-worker at Washington State University, according to a Dateline Report. Someone allegedly broke into the woman's apartment and moved things around.

Instead of calling police, the co-worker called Kohberger, who suggested and helped her, install security cameras. The report says Kohberger was behind that break-in and used those cameras to spy on her.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Tara Malek - Bosie, ID Attorney and Co-owner of Smith + Malek, Former State and Federal Prosecutor; Twitter: @smith_malek 
• Dr. Joni Johnston - Forensic psychologist and private investigator (performs risk and threat assessments on violent offenders); Author: “Serial Killers: 101 Questions True Crime Fans Ask”
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, and Host of YouTube Channel, "The Interview Room"
• Bill Daly - Former FBI Investigator and Forensic Photography; Security Expert 
• Dr. Jan Gorniak - Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (Las Vegas, NV), Board Certified Forensic Pathologist  
• Nicole Partin - CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter; Twitter: @nicolepartin (Naples, FL) 

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Carjacking victim who shot 12-year-old thief will not face charges. Nudist assaults reporter on the beach.

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In this episode of Body Bags, Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack explore the harrowing case of J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan.  They reveal the disturbing details of J.J.'s death, the challenges faced by forensic pathologists in examining J.J.'s remains, the presence of GHB in his system, the crucial role of preserving evidence, and the potential for uncovering latent or plastic prints on surfaces involved in the case.

The look at  tragic and unsettling death of 17-year-old Tylee Ryan discusses her tumultuous family life, her struggle with pancreatitis, the discovery of her remains, the challenges forensic experts faced in determining the cause of death, and they provide insight into the methods and findings of the forensic anthropologist and pathologist.

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Join Nancy Grace and high-profile attorney Dale Carson as they delve into the ongoing legal saga of Alex Murdaugh. Explore Murdaugh's claims of innocence in the double murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, and question whether it's a strategic move to strengthen his appeal. Discover the latest developments, including Murdaugh's retraction of his account regarding the tragic death of housekeeper Gloria Satterfield, leading to an insurance company's lawsuit for $4.3 million. Gain insight into Murdaugh's motivations and Dale's expert analysis in this gripping discussion.

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A 5-year-old Georgia boy, Cairo Ammar Jordan, found dead in a suitcase in Indiana laid to rest. His mother, Dejuane Ludie accused in his death, but she is still at large.  Indiana police say another suspect, 40-year-old Dawn Elaine Coleman of Shreveport, Louisiana, is in custody.  

Investigators say the little boy died from an electrolyte imbalance. The medical examiner says that the imbalance was most likely due to a “viral gastroenteritis” caused by excessive vomiting or diarrhea. 

Toxicology tests came back negative and the boy had no severe injuries. Police do not believe the boy was alive when he was placed inside the suitcase. 

A mushroom hunter found the hardshell suitcase, which features the famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign. The boy's mother posted online recently saying she believed the child was really a 100-year-old demon.

TIPLINE:  Indiana State Police (888) 437-6432 (within Indiana) or Detective Matt Busick, Indiana State Police in Sellersburg (812) 248-4374 or (800) 872-6743

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Steve Kramer - Former FBI Attorney and Federal Prosecutor, President: Indago Solutions, Indago.ai, Led the team that identified the Golden State Killer, Co-Founder of the FBI's Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) Program
• Dr. Thomas Plante - The Augustin Cardinal Bea, S.J., Professor of Psychology and Religious Studies, Santa Clara University; Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine;  Editor, Spirituality in Clinical Practice;  Author: " Human Interaction with the Divine, the Sacred, and the Deceased: Psychological, Scientific, and Theological Perspectives."
• Detective Matt Busick - Investigations, Indiana State Police (Sellersburg, IN) 
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"
• Max Lewis - Reporter, FOX59 (Indianapolis), Twitter/Instagram: @MaxLewisTV, Facebook.com/MaxLewisTV 

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Amanda Riley shares with the social world her battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph system.

Over a seven-year period, her physical battles including losing her hair, and endless hospital visits are the focus of repeated posts. Thousands of dollars in donations start coming in, and people in her community step up to help. 

Then, journalist Nancy Moscatiello gets an anonymous tip. Riley is lying and the investigation is on. 'Scamanda' a new podcast by Lionsgate Sound, can be found at the link below. Follow the episodes as they detail what led to Riley’s unraveling. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Lindsey Wilder - Former Church Member/Friend
• Caryn Stark - Psychologist- Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carnpsych 
• Jose Martinez - Former Detective (who worked the case)
• Nancy Moscatiello - Investigative Producer, Co-Executive Producer: 'Scamanda'
• Charlie Webster - Host of ‘Scamanda;' Award-winning Journalist and Broadcaster; Creative Director at Lionsgate Sound; Twitter @charliecw

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Nancy Grace sits down with Forensics professor and host of “Body Bags” Joseph Scott Morgan, to break down what would have happened to Eric Richins after drinking the fentanyl laced ‘Moscow Mule’ his wife Kouri Richins poured for him. Is an opioid overdose a peaceful death? Can first responders determine if Richins performed CPR on her husband? Join us to hear Joseph Scott Morgan’s thoughts.

Be sure to check out Body Bags on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/body-bags-with-joseph-scott-morgan/id1587763116

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Middle school teacher lets student borrow her vape pen. Man dances naked in the street, prompting several 911 calls.

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Nancy Grace is joined by longtime friend and Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, Sheryl McCollum to discuss Jordan van der Sloot's divorce news from wife and mother to his child, Leidy Figueroa. Van der Sloot apparently wants to be with a new girlfriend, who's been helping him smuggle drugs into prison.

Join us for Nancy and Sheryl's reactions.

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After a night out with friends, Madeline Pantoja returned home, then stopped responding to texts and phone calls.

One of Pantoja’s friends and a sibling went to her apartment, but the door was locked and no one answered. Midland police were called. Officers broke in and found Pantoja’s phone, keys and her dog inside. Her car was also still in the parking lot.

Information began filtering in from neighbors who heard arguing from both inside and outside the apartment and screaming around 1 a.m. Surveillance cameras caught a pickup truck speeding away from the home.  

Pantoja’s father says they are searching everywhere. People are using their drones to cover land and empty lots quickly, and sending the family videos and pictures of the footage. The family has also had offers of horses for searchers.

Madeline Pantoja is approximately 5-feet 4-inches tall and 130 pounds with long dark hair. She has two butterfly tattoos behind her right ear and a tattoo of a snake on her right arm.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Jasmine Hernandez - Victim’s close friend (showed up at Madeline’s apartment the next day when she wasn’t answering her phone) https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-find-madeline #helpusfindmadeline
• Irv Miller - Criminal Defense Attorney, The Miller Firm; Legal Analyst: CBS2 Chicago WBBM-TV and Legal Technical Advisor to “THE GOOD WIFE” and “THE GOOD FIGHT”- CBS productions
• Dr. Carla Manly - Clinical Psychologist and Author: “Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships & Love Fearlessly"
• Dorian Bond - Private detective and owner of Bond Investigations Inc. in Dallas, TX. (largest African American-owned Private Investigative firm in the United States, Licensed in over 42 states and Canada for over 25 years); Former Detective in Arizona and Investigator on the “Baby Gabriel" case in Arizona; Twitter: @bondinvestigate
• Rachel Hallam - Reporter for KMID TV in Odessa, TX; Twitter: @rachelhallamtv

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Baseball dad punches umpire for chastising his son. Hotel manager breaks into guests room to suck on his toes.

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Ben Smyth, 19, is a standout freshman diver at the University of Utah. 

He meets a young woman and after a brief conversation, they exchange contact information but go their separate ways. Later that afternoon, Smyth reaches out to the young woman and shows up at her dorm.    

After some small talk, Ben suggests the two play a game of "truth or dare." Smyth reportedly starts kissing her and asking her about her sexual history. Smyth pushes her shoulders to lay her down on the floor. The woman pushes Smyth off of her and tells him she “does not want to do that."

Even though the young woman tells Ben Smyth she does not want to have sex, the teen swimmer reportedly ignores her, takes off his shirt and pants, and grabs the woman by the back of her head, continuing the assault.

When Smyth finds out he is the target of a sexual assault investigation, he cuts all ties and goes home to Canada. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Donna Kelly - Former Utah Senior Deputy District Attorney and Attorney for Crime Victims Legal Clinic; Helped form the Utah County Sex Crimes Task Force  
• Scott Johnson - Forensic Psychologist (Minnesota - specializing in addressing sexual predators)  
• Jason Jensen - Salt Lake City, UT Private Investigator and Owner of Jensen Private Investigations; Co-founder: "Cold Case Coalition;" Twitter: @JasonJPI; Facebook/Instagram: "Jensen Investigations"
• Irv Brandt - Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch; Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON, ALSO "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor
• Rachel D. Fischer - Forensic Nurse Expert, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE); Expert Witness and Private Investigator; Author: "Taking Back the Pen;" Forensic Nursing Consulting and Education LLC
• Jared Page - Reporter for the Gephardt Daily News in Salt Lake City, UT; Twitter: @GephardtDaily 

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6th grade teacher's aid asks students for sexual favors. Man burns down his home in fear of vampires. 

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Former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny has been charged after the man he put in a chokehold died.

Penny used the chokehold on homeless street performer Jordan Neely after the 30-year-old began acting erratic, throwing trash, and having repeated outbursts. Penny's attorney says several witnesses reported Neely making threats.

Penny remained on the scene to talk with police and was not arrested. Since then, Penny has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and handcuffed.  

   Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Duncan Levin- Former Federal Prosecutor, Managing partner at Levin & Associates, and Celebrity Defense Attorney; Twitter: @levinpllc
•  Dr. John Delatorre - Licensed Psychologist and Mediator (specializing in forensic psychology) and Psychological Consultant to Project Absentis: a nonprofit organization that searches for missing persons; Twitter, IG, and TikTok:  @drjohndelatorre 
•  Wilbur Chapman- Former NYPD Deputy Commissioner & Former Commissioner of NYC Department of Transportation
• Dr. Bill Smock- Forensic medical specialist, Police surgeon for the Louisville Metro Police Department, Medical Director for the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention, Testified in the George Floyd case

• Janon Fisher - New York Reporter/Editor; Twitter: @Janon_Fisher 

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Teen shoots and kills carjacking victim. Karaoke singer doesn't take criticism well. 

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It's been nearly two decades since Alabama teen Natalee Holloway disappeared in Aruba.

Now, the man last seen with Holloway and also the man suspected of killing her will be extradited to the US. Joran van der Sloot will not be on trial for Holloway's murder however, but for extortion of money from her mother, Beth Holloway.

Beth Holloway says van der Sloot reached out to an attorney promising to explain what happened to Natalee and lead authorities to the remains. He asked for $250,000, which was $25,000 wired to him as part of an FBI sting.

This is the basis of the current wire fraud and extortion charges against him. Van der Sloot fled Aruba to Peru where he was arrested for the murder of 21-year-old Stephany Flores. She died five years, to the day, of Natalee’s disappearance. Joran van der Sloot was convicted and has been serving a 28-year prison sentence.  

An extradition treaty with Peru is making temporary extradition possible. 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Dale Carson - High Profile Criminal Defense Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent, and Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County); Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself;" Twitter: @DaleCarsonLaw 
• Caryn Stark - Psychologist- Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carnpsych
• Sheryl McCollum - Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder and Host of the new podcast: "Zone 7;", Twitter: @149Zone7  
• Irv Brandt - Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service- International Investigations Branch; Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE” (available on Amazon); Also: "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World;" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor 
•  Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet;" Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" Twitter: @medcolegaldeath 
• Art Harris -Two-time Emmy-Winning Investigative Journalist

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Man assaults immobile girlfriend. Passenger who misses his flight calls in a bomb threat. 

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In this episode of Body Bags, hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack delve into the assassination and autopsy of President Abraham Lincoln.  They analyze the character and motivations of John Wilkes Booth, the layout of Ford's Theater, and the negligent behavior of John Parker, assigned to protect the president. They provide a fascinating explanation of the Philadelphia Deringer's firing mechanism, including its unique preloading process and firing sequence as well as going into Booth's meticulous planning, highlighting his knowledge of the play's comedic timing, Lincoln's potential focus on the orchestra pit, and the painstaking preparation involved in using the Deringer. Throughout this captivating episode, listeners uncover the chilling details and lasting impact of one of the most infamous moments in American history.

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Lori Vallow convicted on all counts in her murder trial. Vallow was accused in the deaths of two of her children, Tylee and JJ.  As she awaits her sentencing comes word that Vallow will be extradited from Idaho to Arizona too face a third murder charge over the death of her ex-husband.  Charles Vallow is her fourth husband.  Lori Vallow's brother Alex Cox,  fired the fatal shot that killed the man who adopted JJ Vallow.   

Nancy Grace talks with Sheryl McCollum- Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org, Host of new podcast: Zone 7. 

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Letecia Stauch, step mother to Gannon Stauch has been convicted in his murder. Stauch had reported the 11-year-old boy as missing. Stauch was stabbed, beat, shot, and killed inside the family’s Fountain home. Letetcia Stauch then tried to cover up her crimes, by blaming numerous imaginary people and driving to Florida to dispose of the boy's body. Gannon Stauch was stuffed inside a suitcase, which was then tossed over a bridge in Pace, Florida.  

Prosecutors said that Letecia Stauch was upset that she was left taking care of her stepchildren. Internet searched shows her distain while Gannon’s father was away at work with the US National Guard.  

Letecia Stauch will now serve out a life sentence without the possibility of parole.

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In less than seven hours of deliberations, twelve  Idaho jurors found Lori Vallow guilty of killing her two children and her current husband’s then-wife,   

 The most shocking event in court this week is the fact that the defense did not put on a defense.  After the prosecutor ended its case, defense attorneys told the judge that Vallow's team did not believe the state proved its case, so they did not have a reason to present a case.  

A date for sentencing has not yet been set, however Vallow could get life in prison. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Tara Malek - Bosie, ID Attorney and Co-owner of Smith + Malek. Former state and federal prosecutor. smithmalek.com, Twitter: @smith_malek
• Robin Dreeke - Behavior Expert & former FBI Special Agent / Chief of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, Author: "Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agents Manual for Behavior Prediction", peopleformula.com, Twitter: @rdreeke
• Dr. Michelle Joy- Forensic, Clinical, and academic psychiatrist, Author: “An Illustrated History of the Insanity Defense”, @Westphillymorbidart
• Joseph Scott Morgan- Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"
• Nate Eaton – News Director, EastIdahoNews.com Twitter: @NateNewsNow, Instagram: @n.eaton

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Woman charged with animal abuse. Reporter makes prank call that lands him in jail. 

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A new video has emerged of Bryan Kohberger interacting with police, and this time, in a traffic stop a month before the murders take place.

In the body cam footage, you can hear Kohberger trying to talk his way out of a ticket, telling the female officer that "there's no crosswalks where he's from." 

Also newly released in information is that police found a padlock for a storage unit at Kohberger's apartment. Police believe Kohberger cleaned out that unit and his apartment before a search warrant was executed.

Documents state that police found 60 reddish-brown stains. Two of those stains were found on a pillow and a mattress. They tested positive for blood.

Other than the stains, police found little else in the apartment. Even the trash cans were empty. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Mark Tate- Trial Lawyer-The Tate Law Group- TateLawGroup  
• Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski  - Forensic Psychologist, Author: “Dark Sides" 
• Sheryl McCollum - Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, Host of new podcast: "Zone 7;" Twitter: @ColdCaseTips  
• Toby Wolson- Forensic Consultant specializing in Serology, DNA, and Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
•  Laura Ingle - Senior Correspondent, Fox News Channel; Twitter: @laurraingle/Instagram:@lauraingletv

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Elevator mechanic found responsible for killing his apprentice. Heated argument between a man and his parrot grabs cops' attention. 

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On more than one occasion, Eric Richins gets violently ill after having dinner with his wife, Kouri.

Then the pair, who own a successful real estate business, is celebrating a big sale when  Kouri Richins fixes her husband a drink. She then goes to take care of the children.  Hours later when she goes to bed Eric Richins is dead. 

Investigators believe his wife killed him, putting an overdose of fentanyl in his drink.  Police also discover that Kouri Richins tried to change the beneficiary to her husband's life insurance. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Jeffrey Wolf - Criminal Defense Attorney; Twitter: @JeffWolf5280 and @WolfLawLLC 
• Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Atlanta GA.- Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women; Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University; Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital
• Bobby Chacon- Former Special Agent FBI, Screenwriter for “Criminal Minds;” Instagram/Twitter: @BobbyChaconFBI
• Dr. Paul Christo - Opioid Expert, Associate Professor for The John Hopkins School of Medicine, Division of Pain Medicine; Author and Host of "Aches & Gains: A Comprehensive Guide To Overcoming Your Pain"
• Dr. Kendall Crowns- Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Lecturer: University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School
• Jen Smith- Chief Reporter for DailyMail.com, Twitter: @jen_e_smith

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Golfer attacks pedestrian walking the course. 'Mom-fluencer' fakes kidnapping attempt of her two young children.

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Convicted Killer Alex Murdaugh is a popular man behind bars, receiving more than 30 messages from women. 

One dated March 6, 2023, from Darla says the Murdaughs were a "beautiful family that others could only dream of" and she expresses her belief that Alex Murdaugh is not a murderer.   

Others are asking Murdaugh to reply. So far, there is no indication that Murdaugh has. 

In the meantime, the courthouse where Murdaugh was tried, is now giving tours. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Eric Bland -Attorney for Sandy Smith & Gloria Satterfield’s sons, and Founder/Partner of Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law; Twitter: @TheEricBland; Co-host of ‘Cup of Justice’ podcast.
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); Netflix Show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  
• Chris McDonough- Director at the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, and Host of the YouTube Channel- ‘The Interview Room’
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: 'Homicide Investigation Field Guide' & 'Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide,' Forensic Consultant 
• Jennifer Wood -Director of Research at FITSNews.com; Twitter: @IndyJenn_

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Arrest finally made in Gavin Knupp's hit and run death. Father arrested for piercing son's ear. 

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Gunfire broke out around 3:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon at a Texas mall.

Witnesses describe a man dressed in black, wearing body armor,  walking through the mall property firing indiscriminately.

Police say an officer who was responding to an unrelated call heard the gunfire and took action. The unnamed officer ran toward the suspect, shooting and killing the man. 

Eight people were shot and seven were hospitalized. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Nicole Deborde Hochglaube - Criminal Defense Lawyer (Houston TX), Former Prosecutor; Twitter: @debordelaw
• Caryn Stark- Psychologist Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carynpsych 
•  Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University; Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet" &  Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan",
•  Irv Brandt - Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch; Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; Author: “Solo Shot: Curse of the Blue Stone;" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor
• Lisa Fine-Cavalli - Route 91 Harvest Music Festival Shooting Survivor (Oct 1, 2017); Co-Founder: Route91Strong; Twitter: @LisaFineLove Facebook.com/Route91Strong 
• Jen Smith - Chief Reporter for DailyMail.com; Twitter: @jen_e_smith 

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Woman sells organs from bodies she's supposed to cremate. Cops rescue elderly man from burning vehicle. 

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Gannon Stauch, an 11-year-old boy from Colorado, was found dead nearly two months after he was reported missing by his stepmother, Letecia Stauch. Gannon was initially reported as a runaway, but was later classified as a missing/endangered person. Surveillance footage revealed Letecia leaving with Gannon and returning without him, raising suspicions, and then Gannon's body was found in Florida. His stepmother now faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder.

In this episode of Body Bags, hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the timeline of the case, from Gannon's disappearance in Colorado Springs to the discovery of his body in a suitcase in Florida, the search warrants and investigation process in Gannon's bedroom, the challenges faced by the medical examiner when examining the body, and determining the cause of death.

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Time-codes:

00:00 - Introduction.

01:40 - Overview of Letitia Stauch's ongoing trial.

03:55 - Timeline of Gannon's disappearance and investigation.

05:25 - Discovery of Gannon's body in Florida.

08:00- Difficulty in determining postmortem interval and medical examiner's ability to ascertain information.

10:10- Blood detection methods at crime scenes and investigating scenes with cleansers used.

14:20 - Role of forensic pathologists in death investigations and inspecting a child's bedroom for foul play.

17:15 - Search warrant limitations in a residence and police walkthrough.

19:35 - Blood evidence found in Gannon's bedroom and challenges faced by the medical examiner.

21:50 - Establishing identification and cause of death in Gannon's case.

24:10 - Shared jurisdiction and forensic pathologist's expertise in tropical environments.

27:40 - Establishing a timeline of Gannon's death and managing emotions during trial testimonies.

31:00 - Forensic pathologist's clinical and objective testimony and Gannon's injuries.

33:30 - Presentation of Gannon's injuries in court and quantifying drug levels in decomposed bodies.

34:25 - Testing for substances in decomposed bodies, including maggots.

35:45 - Medication found in Gannon's system and detailing his injuries.

37:30 - Differentiating between lacerations and sharp force injuries and interpreting wounds on decomposed bodies.

39:20 - Importance of medical examiner's experience.

39:35 - Outro.

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Twenty-four years ago, Katy High School teacher Belinda Temple was found shot to death inside her home.  Her husband David Temple has been convicted twice in her murder. In the most recent conviction, the judge declare a mistrial in the sentencing phase, after the jury could not agree on his punishment.   Now David Temple has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his pregnant wife. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Defense Attorney Jason Oshins 
• Forensic Expert Karen Smith
• Psychologist Caryn Stark
• Crime Online Reporter Dave Mack.

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New evidence emerges in the case of missing Ana Walshe: a bizarre email claiming the mom has been kidnapped.

At 5:18 a.m., Cohasset police received an email from a Gmail account. The email stated: "We have the so named Ana Walshe with us here... We had a deal worth $127,000.. she messed up...we have her here with us and if she doesn't pay the money. Then she'll never be back."

There's no additional information, no instruction on where to leave the money and no way to contact the kidnappers. Husband Brian Walsh was arrested the next day.  

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• David Leroy -Attorney at Law (Boise, ID), Former Idaho Attorney General, Former Idaho Lieutenant Governor & Former Prosecutor (Ada County); Facebook: BoiseCriminalDefense
• Caryn Stark- Psychologist- Trauma and Crime expert- carynstark.com Twitter: @carnpsych

• Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet;" Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" 

• Dr. Jan Gorniak - Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (Las Vegas, NV); Board Certified Forensic Pathologist
• Rachel Schilke - Breaking news reporter for The Washington Examiner; Twitter: @rachel_schilke 

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Woman kidnaps a toddler from mall playground. Couple fights in the front yard after wife shoots their pet parrot dead. 

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Nefataree Bartell is last seen on February 21, 2023. 

Bartell and her dog, Nova, were seen walking in the snow; a woman stopped to offer the 26-year-old a ride. Bartell had an address of a cabin. The driver took Bartell to Gold Creek Road and left her there to walk the rest of the way to her destination.

The driver, though, was concerned about a very pregnant Nefataree hiking the rest of the way in the snow. 

As soon as the driver got to the highway, she called the sheriff's department. She told police that she had a "bad feeling" and asked them to do a wellness check on Bartell. It didn't happen.

Eight days later, the dog was found alive and well-nourished. Bartell has not been seen since. 

UPDATE 5/5:  Crime Stories is very grateful to Charlene Bartell taking the time to talk with us about her daughter. We have learned that Nefataree Bartell's body has been found. Our condolences to the family.  

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Charlene Bartell - Victim’s mother
• Miranda - Good Samaritan
• David Leroy - Attorney at Law (Boise, ID) and Former Idaho Attorney General; Former Idaho Lieutenant Governor & Former Prosecutor (Ada County); Facebook.com/BoiseCriminalDefense
• Caryn Stark - Psychologist- Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carnpsych
• Fil Waters- Former Homicide Detective for Houston Police Department; President & CEO of Kindred Spirits Investigations & Security, Inc.
• Mike Hadsell - President and Founder of Peace River K9 Search and Rescue, PRSAR.org
• Nicole Partin - CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter; Twitter: @nicolepartin (Naples, FL)

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Husband tries to kill wife, then himself. Joke between friends turns deadly. 

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Samantha Miller and her fiancé Aric Hutchinson spend the night celebrating their wedding.

When the newlyweds leave the reception, the golf cart in which they are riding is plowed over by a speeding car. Police say Jamie Komoroski was driving 65 mph in a 25 mph zone. Bride Samantha Miller is killed.

Komoroski admitted to police that she had been drinking that night, but refused to take a breathalyzer test. Three other people in the golf cart, including the groom are injured.

Jamie Lee Komoroski, 25, is charged with three counts of DUI with great bodily injury or death and reckless homicide.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Lisa Miller- Mother of the Bride; Gofundme: Samantha Miller- Gone Too Soon
• Sarah Ford- Legal Director, South Carolina Victim Assistance Network; Former Prosecutor (focusing on crimes against women and children); Host of "Stepping Toward Justice" podcast; Twitter: @Sarahafordfordesq
• Dr. Shari Schwartz- Forensic Psychologist (specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy); Twitter: @TrialDoc; Author: "Criminal Behavior" and "Where Law and Psychology Intersect: Issues in Legal Psychology"  
• Jason Jensen- Private Investigator: Jensen Private Investigations; Cold Case Expert (Salt Lake City, UT), and Co-founder: "Cold Case Coalition;" Twitter: @JasonJPI, Facebook/Instagram: "Jensen Investigations" 
• Dr. Tim Gallagher - Medical Examiner, State of Florida; Lecturer: University of Florida Medical School Forensic Medicine; Founder/Host: International Forensic Medicine Death Investigation Conference 
• Stephen Eisenberg- President and Founder of Golf Concepts LLC (expert in golf/golf cart-related accidents)
• Stacey D. Stewart- CEO of Mother Against Drunk Driving (MADD); Twitter: @maddnational, madd.org
• Sydney Heiberger- Reporter, Queen City News in Charlotte, NC; Twitter: @SydneyHeiberger

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Customer uses a gun to threaten grocery store employee over steaks. Husband shoots and kills 'intruder.'

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New court documents released this week reveal that a bone fragment was found when forensic investigators took apart a hacksaw found in a dumpster near Brian Walshe's mother's home.

Police also found Ana's COVID-19 vaccination card, her Volkswagen keys, clothing and  jewelry. 

Surveillance footage also reveals that Brian Walshe bought cleaning supplies around the time of his wife's disappearance. The images show Walshe wearing a face mask and pushing a shopping cart in a Home Depot. He purchased several things, including mops, brushes,  tarps,  Scotch Heavy duty tape, a Tyvek suit coverall, two splash-resistant goggles, and more. 

When the Walshe home was searched, many of those items were found. 

Walshe was also spotted at a Lowe's. That is where he allegedly bought $450 worth of tools, including a hacksaw that contained the bone fragment.  

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Jessica Garth - Chief, Special Victims & Family Violence Unit, State's Attorney's Office, Prince George's County, MD  
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA);  New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive 
• Lisa Dadio- Former Deputy Chief of Police, Atlanta Police Department 
• Dr. Michelle DuPre- Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant, 
• Rachel Schilke- Breaking News Reporter for The Washington Examiner; Twitter: @rachel_schilke 

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Special education teacher is heading to trial for child abuse. Elderly woman kills husband at the hospital in 'suicide pact.'

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In this bonus episode of "Crime Stories," Nancy Grace dives into the new Fox Nation series "Scampranuer." Fox Nation’s “Scampranuer” delves into the elaborate scams of three con artists - Elizabeth Holmes, Kari Ferrell, and Anthony Gignac. Find out how they were caught and convicted. Through interviews with investigators, victims, and whistleblowers, discover the outrageous lies and manipulations these master scammers used to swindle money, fortune, and fame. From Holmes' fraudulent medical technology company to Ferrell's scams of family and friends, to Gignac's fake persona as a Saudi prince, this series will take you on a wild ride of true crime stories. "Scampranuer” is streaming now EXCLUSIVELY on Fox Nation.

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Bob Lee made a name for himself in the tech world, as a founder of Cash App. The 43-year-old exec recently move to Florida but was in San Francisco for business. Around 2:30 a.m.

Lee calls police saying he had been stabbed. Surveillance footage captures Lee getting out of a car with another man. Quickly, the man drives away and Lee stumbles along Main Street in San Francisco's Rincon Hill neighborhood.  When police reach Lee, he has been stabbed three times, including two wounds in his upper left chest.  

The man driving the car that sped away is identified as 38-year-old Nima Momeni, also a tech executive.  Texts from Momeni's married sister sent to Lee,  show a connection between the two. Nima Momeni reportedly confronted, Lee implying "improper behavior"

 Momeni was arrested after a nine-day manhunt.  

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Jarrett Ferentino- Homicide Prosecutor in Pennsylvania, Facebook & Instagram: Jarrett Ferentino
• Dr. John Delatorre (D La Torrey) - Licensed Psychologist and Mediator (specializing in forensic psychology), Psychological Consultant to Project Absentis: a nonprofit organization that searches for missing persons; Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre
• Irv Brandt - Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch, Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE," and FLYING SOLO: Top of the World"  AVAILABLE ON AMAZON; Top of the World" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor 
• Dr. Maneesha Pandey- Chief Forensic Pathologist for Forensic Pathologists LLC in Ohio, Board-certified forensic pathologist
• Ben Levitan- Telecommunications Expert, Columnist
• Jen Smith- Chief Reporter for DailyMail.com; Twitter: @Jen_e_smith 

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Teenager saves mom from rape at gunpoint. Delivery driver found dismembered and dumped in the trash. 

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In this episode of Body Bags we delve into a baffling triple homicide case with multiple murder scenes and explore the backgrounds of the victims and suspect, Elias Gudino, who has a history of drug trafficking, and consider potential motives for the murders. 

Hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the challenges of kidnapping, restraining, and controlling multiple victims, as well as the significance of the chosen dumping grounds. They examine forensic details, such as rigor mortis and postmortem lividity, to determine the crime scene and the sequence of events. 

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Shownotes:

00:20 - Introduction to a triple homicide case.

01:22 - Overview of the triple homicide, including bound, gagged, and shot victims.

04:00 - Speculation on whether one individual could carry out this crime spree and comparisons to other multiple homicide cases.

05:25 - The challenge of controlling, restraining, and transporting multiple victims as a single perpetrator.

07:05 - Introducing the suspect, Elias Gudino, and examining his background, including drug trafficking past.

08:05 - Roadway access and its importance in this case, along with crime scene locations and their potential significance.

09:50 - Forensics of the case and insights on where the crime began, postmortem lividity, and rigor mortis.

12:15 - Coordination when investigating multiple crime scenes and commonalities between them.

13:05 - The ages of the victims and possible connections between Gudino and the victims.

20:00 - Exploring where the crime began and how forensics can provide answers.

22:10 - How rigor mortis and algor mortis can be indicators in the investigation.

27:05 - Timeline for a body to become flaccid again and how it can be a useful clue for investigators.

29:45 - Were the victims at the crime scene all night or were they dumped just before the call came in?

30:45 - The limited illumination at the crime scene and how darkness plays a role in the perpetrator's actions.

31:15 - Different materials used for restraining the victims, types of knots, and the type of gag used on the victims.

32:40 - Examining casings and projectiles to link crime scenes to specific weapons.

33:45 - Questioning the perpetrator count and crime sequence

33:55 - Outro

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Convicted killer Julie Schenecker returned to a Tampa courtroom begging a judge to grant her a new trial.   Schenecker argued that her former lawyers made many mistakes and that media coverage tainted the jury.  That argument didn't convince a judge however. 

On January 27, 2011, Julie Schenecker did the unthinkable: Armed with a .38 revolver she had purchased five days before, the former Russian linguist fatally shot her teenage children in the head. Beau Schenecker, 13, was found dead in a car parked in the garage of the Scheneker’s upscale Tampa home; 16-year-old Calyx had been placed in her bed after was killed. Julie Schenecker reportedly lifted her daughter’s mouth in the shape of a smile in a bizarre staging of the body.

Calyx had been doing her homework on the computer in another room when Julie Schenecker came up behind her and shot her in the head, then in the face. Julie had already killed Beau, reportedly shooting him in the head as they were in the car, headed to soccer practice. Julie’s husband Parker Schenecker, at the time an army colonel, was stationed in Qatar when his children were killed.

In an interview with police just after the double homicide, Julie Schenecker admitted to shooting the children. She later changed her story, and said that she "saved them" Beau from alleged sexual abuse, and Calyx from mental illness.

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Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Ashley Willcott - Judge and trial attorney, anchor, www.ashleywillcott.com
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, www.drbethanymarshall.com, New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire'
•  Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet" 
• Sarina Fazan - Four-time Emmy award-winning TV Anchor & Reporter (interviewed Julie Schenecker in 2015 for ABC), Sarina Fazan Media, www.sarinafazan.media, Podcast: "On The Record with Sarina Fazan" @sarinafazannews, YouTube: Sarina Fazan TV

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Breanna Wood is last seen at a convenience mart, after texting her mother she was on her way home. 

When she doesn't show, her mother, Fallon, files a missing person report. Months later,  Breanna Wood's dismembered body is found inside a two-foot square box.   

Seven people are charged in the case. Not all of those charged have yet to see a jury, but as the cases are being prepped Nueces County First Asst. District Attorney, Angelica Hernandez, came to Fallon Wood for help sorting through pre-trial evidence in the case against the man accused of actually murdering Breanna.  

Wood was put into a room with boxes of evidence related to her daughter's case, including crime scene photos. For three days, Wood sat on the floor sorting all the interviews, photos, and more. Some videos Wood was allowed to take home.  

The family's access to the evidence creates many problems. Claims of tampering could be levied and could lead to Fallon Wood being disqualified as a witness in her daughter's murder. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Sharon Sedwick -  Crime Victims Advocate, mother of Jennifer Cave (who was killed in Austin); Passed the Jennifer Cave Act in 2007 that makes mutilation of a corpse a third-degree felony in the state of Texas; Instagram: @sharonsedwick  
• Matthew Mangino - Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County), and Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States"
• Jeff Rickel -  Private Investigator for Breanna Wood’s mother, Former Texas Ranger
• Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski - Forensic Psychologist, Author: “Dark Sides"
• Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth, TX); Lecturer: University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School
• Taylor Alanis - TV News Anchor/ Multi-media journalist for  KRIS 6 News in Corpus Christi, Facebook & Twitter: @TaylorAlanisTV

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Man sets roommates on fire, killing two. Nightmare Uber rider charged with slew of felonies. 

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It’s a Saturday afternoon around 6 p.m. in early April. Ridgefield police department receive a call about a body, discovered on an abandoned property. 

Police say not only were there signs that a homicide had occurred but "there are indications the body was moved." The body of Joanna Speaks, a mom of three, is identified. The medical examiner’s office confirms that the cause of Speaks' death was "blunt head and neck injuries."

So far there are no suspects. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Robyn Speaks- Victim’s Sister- https://www.gofundme.com/f/joanna-kyrstin-may-speaks
• Ariel Hamby- Victim’s Stepsister
• Jarrett Ferentino- Homicide Prosecutor in Pennsylvania; Facebook & Instagram: Jarrett Ferentino 
• Dr. John Delatorre -  Licensed Psychologist and Mediator (specializing in forensic psychology); Psychological Consultant to Project Absentis: a nonprofit organization that searches for missing persons; Twitter, IG, and TikTok - @drjohndelatorre 
• Irv Brandt - Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch; Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON; Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor
• Dr. Maneesha Pandey - Chief Forensic Pathologist for Forensic Pathologists LLC in Ohio, Board Certified Forensic Pathologist
• Annette Newel - KXL News, Host, "Speaking Freely with Annette Newell," Alpha Media USA (based in Portland, Oregon); Twitter: @AnnetteNewell16

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Parents encourage their daughters to beat up a classmate. A couple gets a case of road rage after a fender bender. 

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Bryan Kohberger's defense team is trying to compel one of the two women who survived mass murder in an Idaho home to testify. 

Kohberger's attorneys have asked a Nevada court for Bethany Funke to travel to Idaho and testify as a witness for Kohberger. Funke does not want to appear and is fighting the subpoena through her own lawyer. 

According to the defense, Funke has information that could prove Kohberger's innocence. Funke's attorney filed a motion, arguing that there is "no further information or detail pertaining to the substance of the testimony, its materiality, or the alleged exculpatory information of Ms. Funke or why it would be entertained at preliminary hearing.”

Funke’s lawyer also argues that Nevada law requires a hearing before the subpoena could be issued. There was no hearing.  

As of now, the extent of Funke's testimony and whether it could help Kohberger is not known.  

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Dale Carson- High Profile Criminal Defense Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent & Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County); Author: "Arrest-Proof Yoursel; Twitter: @DaleCarsonLaw 
• Dr. Joni Johnston -Forensic Psychologist and Private Investigator (performs risk and threat assessments on violent offenders); Author: “Serial Killers: 101 Questions True Crime Fans Ask”
•  Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host of YouTube channel- ‘The Interview Room’, ColdCaseFoundation.org
• Sheryl McCollum - Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder; Host of  "Zone 7;" Twitter: @ColdCaseTips  
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Forensic Consultant, Medical Examiner & Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide,"  Forensic Consultant
• Caitlyn Becker - Senior Reporter for Dailymail.com; Twitter: @caitlynbecker

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'Delivery man' attempts to rob a home. Girlfriend arrested for man's murder four years after his body is discovered. 

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A DoorDash driver in her early 20s is on the job delivering food when she is accosted by an armed man, who then forced her back into her car. 

The woman was kidnapped and raped. The woman, however, with air pods in, was on the phone at the time. The suspect, Joseph Killins, 38, forced the woman to drive to an apartment at the Belara Lakes apartment complex. That is where he allegedly raped her. 

Her family, who heard the initial confrontation, tracked her phone and arrived at the complex to rescue her, but Killins responded with gunfire. 

After firing multiple rounds, Killins fled, later attacking another woman. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Matthew Mangino - Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County) & Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States"
• Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski - Forensic Psychologist, Author: “Dark Sides" 
• Dan Corsentino - Former Police Chief, Former Sheriff (served on US Homeland Security Senior Advisory Board), Private Investigator
• Lee Neubecker, CISSP- Digital Forensics Expert & President & CEO of Enigma Forensics, Inc.; Infosec Security Blogger at LeeNeubecker.com 
• Amber O’Malley - Forensic Nurse Examiner and Expert on sexual abuse and assault; Legal Nurse Expert Witness
• Alexis Terezchuck - Crimeonline.com Investigative Reporter

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Cops attacked while responding to a welfare check. Man drives to police station to tell officers he killed his girlfriend. 

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Colby Ryan took the stand to testify against his mother, Lori Vallow.

The court also heard a phone call between the son and mother, recorded from behind bars. In the call, you can hear Ryan ask Vallow point blank about the murders, but Vallow repeatedly responds, "You weren't there." 

Nate Eaton with East Idaho News reports that Ryan avoided eye contact with his mother even as she stared at him throughout his testimony. Vallow reported mouthed, "Oh my baby," when Ryan entered the courtroom.

Ryan reveals several new details, such as receiving texts from his "sister" sent after the time police believe Tylee died. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Tara Malek - Bosie, ID, Attorney and Co-owner of Smith + Malek; Former State and Federal Prosecutor; Twitter: @smith_malek
• Robin Dreeke - Behavior Expert & Former FBI Special Agent / Chief of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program; Author: "Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agents Manual for Behavior Prediction;" Twitter: @rdreeke 
• Caryn Stark- Psychologist- Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carnpsych
•  Dr. Jan Gorniak - Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (Las Vegas, NV); Board Certified Forensic Pathologist 
• Emily Ashcraft- Reporter for KSL.com in Utah; Twitter: @emilyjaneen3 

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Woman beats her disabled husband. Nurse slams newborn into hospital bassinet. 

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Cleotha Henderson, the man accused of killing Memphis mom and teacher Eliza Fletcher  after allegedly kidnapping her, has pleaded not guilty. He also faces charges in separate case from 2021.

Henderson faces charges of murder and kidnapping Fletcher.  In the other case, he faces charges including aggravated rape and kidnapping . Henderson also faces charges of identity theft and of being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun in other cases.

Judge Lee Coffee will hear the different cases against Henderson in one courtroom.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Matthew Mangino - Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County), Former Parole Board Member, Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States", MattMangino.com, Twitter: @MatthewTMangino
• Caryn Stark - NYC Psychologist, CarynStark.com, Twitter: @carynpsych, Facebook: "Caryn Stark"
• Lisa M. Dadio - Former Police Lieutenant, New Haven Police Department, Annie Le Lead Detective, Senior Lecturer, Director of the Center for Advanced Policing and Graduate Program Coordinator, Investigations program, University of New Haven 
• Rachel D. Fischer - Registered Nurse, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), Expert Witness, Private Investigator, Author: "Taking Back the Pen", Forensic Nursing Consulting and Education LLC, LegalRNConsult.org
• Dr. Kristen Mittelman - Chief Development Officer, Othram Inc., DNAsolves.com, Twitter: @OthramTech 
• Dave Mack - Crime Online Investigative Reporter 

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In this episode of "Body Bags," we unravel the harrowing story of Shaye Groves, a woman consumed by her obsession with serial killers and ultimately implicated in the brutal murder of her boyfriend, Frankie Fitzgerald.

Delving into the chilling fascination that permeated her life and relationships, the hosts uncover the disturbing evidence that led to the gruesome crime.

Hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack explore the challenges investigators face when encountering an unfamiliar crime scene and the unsettling environment they discover including a macabre collection of serial killer images and the couple's history of violent, videotaped sex acts. They discuss Shaye Groves' possible premeditation of the murder, her manipulation and blackmail of previous partners through recorded sex acts, and her meticulous execution of the crime, such as using bleach to clean up the scene.

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00:20 - Intro to case.

02:10 - Dave Mack gives background and overview of case.

04:10 - What impact did having serial killer images in her home have on Shay Groves and her mindset?

05:25 - The disturbing nature of Shay Groves' obsession and how it relates to the crime and her life.

07:10 - Shay Groves and Frankie Fitzgerald's romantic relationship and Shaye's controlling nature.

09:25 - Challenges investigators face when entering an unfamiliar crime scene and disturbing evidence and how their first impressions can impact their investigation.

11:50 - The couple's history of violent sex acts captured on video and how this escalated.

14:00 - The use of bleach in morgue cleanups and how the smell of bleach can linger, connecting it to the crime scene.

15:10 - Possibility of Shea Groves planning the murder and the use of bleach to clean the crime scene.

19:50 - Shea's obsession with serial killers, dark imagery, and the types of knives used in the murder.

21:55 - JoScott talks about the differences between single-edged and double-edged knife wounds.

24:40 - The catastrophic loss of blood that led to Frankie's death and Shaye’s possible motives and methods during the attack.

26:40 - Determining if any wounds were inflicted post-mortem and whether the crime was a torture event or a dark fantasy acted out by Shaye.

28:54 - Outro.

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California dermatologist Dr. Yue “Emily” Yu is arrested after being caught on a nanny cam video putting Drano in her husband's lemonade.

Dr. Jack Chen says his wife has a long history of mistreating him and their two children.  Now, Yu's divorce attorney says she was trying to deal with an ant infestation and not trying to kill her husband.

The attorney's comments came as the two appeared in court as part of divorce proceedings. 

Yue is now indicted on three felony counts of domestic battery with corporal injury, according to Orange County prosecutors. She faces more than eight years in prison if found guilty.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Matthew Mangino - Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County), Former Parole Board Member & Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States;" Twitter: @MatthewTMangino 
• Caryn Stark - NYC Psychologist; Twitter: @carynpsych, Facebook: "Caryn Stark"  
• Mona Kay - Private Investigator, "Mona K Investigations" (Omaha, NE); Twitter: @monakay
• Dr. William Morrone - Chief Medical Examiner, Bay County Michigan, Author: "American Narcan: Naloxone & Heroin-Fentanyl Associated Mortality" 
• Nathan Percy - Crime and Public Safety Reporter, Southern California News Group; Twitter: @NDPercy

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16-year-old at the wrong address shot by the homeowner. Girlfriend shot dead after refusing to have her boyfriend's baby.

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Two young siblings are fed sleeping gummies before they are shot in their beds.

Brooklyn is just five years old. Her sister, Sharon, is 15. The shooter is their mother,  Veronica Youngblood. Prosecutors say the murders were an attempt by the 37-year-old to 'get revenge' on her ex-husband.

Ron Youngblood retired from the military, and despite the divorce, the entire family planned to move to Missouri. Veronica Youngblood would get an apartment near Ron Youngblood's new home. As the time to move grew nearer, Veronica Youngblood changed her mind. Ron did not.   

Brooklyn was shot in the head as she slept. Sharon was shot in the chest and back.  Sharon managed to call 911, telling the dispatcher that her mother shot her. Veronica Youngblood ran, but even as she did she called her ex-husband, Ron Youngblood, to tell him that she'd shot the children and she hated him. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Stephen Udagawa -  attorney at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig, fmr. assistant state attorney prosecuted Julie Schenecker  
• Caryn Stark- Psychologist; Twitter: @carnpsych
• Robert W. Crispin- Private Investigator “Crispin Special Investigations”, Former Federal Task Force Officer for the United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division. Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator. CrispinInvestigations.com, Facebook: Crispin Specail Investigations Inc. 
• Dr. Jan Gorniak - Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (Las Vegas, NV), Board Certified Forensic Pathologist 
• Ashe Short- Senior Editor for The Daily Wire, Dailywire.com Twitter @AsheSchow

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College student plans attack at school. Bar fight turns deadly with one punch. 

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A massive search was launched after two young Florida girls left home to meet someone they met online.

Jade Gregory, 12, took her dad's 2016 Ford Taurus and drove to 14-year-old friend Khloe Larson's house. The two then headed out on a road to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, area. 

The girls say were driving to meet a teenage boy they say they met online.  

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Shaunna Burns - Hailey Burns’ mother (daughter was lured by an online predator)
• Dale Carson- High Profile Criminal Defense Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent & Former Police Officer; Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself; Twitter: @DaleCarsonLaw  
• Captain Lyn Williams - Chief Deputy of Union County Sheriff’s Office in Florida  
• Dr. Dana Anderson - Forensic Psychologist and Forensic Expert; Twitter/ TikTok: @psychologydr 
• Anna Sonoda - Child Grooming Expert and Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Author, “Duck Duck Groom: Understanding How a Child Becomes a Target” AnnaSonoda.com
• Alexis Terezchuck- CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter

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New boyfriend kills mother, then goes after her son. Mother strangles her 11-year-old and drives into the ocean. 

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Chad Daybell writes a "novel' for his "goddess lover" over the course of a day. This love story was sent to Lori Vallow as a series of text messages. 

Daybell is still married to Tammy Daybell at the time. He also texted Vallow comparing himself to "Harry Potter living with his relatives." Daybell says, though, that he senses he will be free soon. 

The cause of Tammy Daybell's death was finally announced in court. The prosecutor revealed that Daybell died of asphyxiation. Initially, it was claimed that Tammy Daybell died peacefully in her sleep.   

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Tara Malek - Bosie, ID, Attorney & Co-owner of Smith + Malek; Former State and Federal Prosecutor; Twitter: @smith_malek 
• Robin Dreeke - Behavior Expert & Retired FBI Special Agent / Chief of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program; Author: "Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agents Manual for Behavior Prediction;" Twitter: @rdreeke 
• Caryn Stark- Psychologist/Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carnpsych
• Dr. Jan Gorniak- Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (Las Vegas, NV); Board Certified Forensic Pathologist  
• Nate Eaton – News Director, EastIdahoNews.com; Twitter: @NateNewsNow, Instagram: @n.eaton 

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Mom leaves school with a child, just not her child! Woman poisons her husband with euthanasia drugs. 

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Bombshell testimony from two former friends of Lori Vallow Daybell:

Vallow Daybell 's former sister-in-law describes to the court how Vallow Daybell organized a "casting" for her estranged husband, Charles Vallow. Lori said Charles was possessed by a demon.

Zulema Pastenes, the widow of Vallow Daybell’s brother, Alex Cox, also said that while discussing what to do if the casting didn't work, Vallow Daybell jokingly told her she “could always put some pills in his water.”  

Melanie Gibb testified that Vallow Daybell asked her to lie to police for her and refused to explain why. Gibb says Vallow Daybell also would not tell her where JJ and Tylee were. All Vallow Daybell would say is the children were safe. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Dale Carson- High-profile Criminal Defense Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent & Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County); Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself; Twitter: @DaleCarsonLaw 
• Fil Waters- Former Homicide Detective for Houston police department; President & CEO of Kindred Spirits Investigations & Security, Inc. 
• Dr. Dana Anderson- Forensic Psychologist & Forensic Expert;  Twitter: @psychologydrcom, TikTok: @psychologydr 
• Dr. Michael Baden- Former Chief Medical Examiner of New York City and past Co-Director of the New York State Police Medico-Legal Investigations Unit- Author: "American Autopsy"
• Nate Eaton - News Director, EastIdahoNews.com Twitter: @NateNewsNow, Instagram: @n.eaton 

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Determined dad tracks down carjacker who took off with newborn. Adult child kills mom on her birthday. 

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Levi Axtell, a Minnesota man, murdered elderly Lawrence V. Scully, whom he accused of stalking his young daughter. Scully was convicted in 1979 of sexually assaulting a 6 year old girl and went to prison for 2 years. When carrying out the crime, Axtell used unconventional weapons in his attack – a shovel and a large moose antler – leaving a gruesome crime scene behind. 

In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the perplexing case of a brutal attack involving a shovel and moose antlers. They explore the difficulties faced by forensic investigators in differentiating between injuries caused by these unconventional weapons, while also examining the chaotic nature and rapid timeline of the assault, as well as the psychological aspects driving the attacker to use such odd weapons, and how the investigation unfolded in this bizarre and gruesome case.

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Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

1:05 - Background and overview of case

2:22 - Moose antlers being used as weapons.

3:55 - Levi Axtell and Lawrence Scully had been in conflict for years and Axtell eventually got an order of protection from him. What does that mean and what does it take to get an order of protection?

6:45 - Finding registered sex offenders in your area.

8:00 - Axtell got an order of protection from Scully which was then dismissed leading to heightened frustration and alertness.

10:10 - Scully’s criminal history.

13:05 - Axtell’s previous offenses.

13:50 - How did the whole situation escalate?

14:25 - Imagine a scenario where a blood-covered man confesses to murder at a police station.

15:30 - The role of 911 in reporting crimes.

16:40 - The police must ensure the safety of the suspect and others in the vicinity.

19:40 - Start asking questions.

21:10 - The suspect is agitated, how does that affect his interaction with the police?

22:30 - The use of a shovel in this case and how that may be used as evidence by Axtell's defense.

24:25 - Has JoScott Seen people use garden tools as weapons?

27:00 - How do forensic experts analyze and decipher complex crime scenes with widespread blood, defensive injuries, and splatter?

31:35 - How do forensic experts distinguish wounds from unusual weapons?

36:00 - How does the unique shape and weight of a moose antler influence its use as a weapon and the resulting injuries compared to other blunt force weapons?

39:10 - How the short time frame and frenzied nature of the attack may impact how police or forensic experts approach and investigate the crime scene. 

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Last November was the last time 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez Alvarez was seen.

A tip to police prompted a wellness visit and then, Everman police and other investigators began a physical search for the boy after determining the mother gave a false story about Noel being in Mexico with his father. Turns out the father has never even met his son.

Family members also reported that Cindy Rodriguez Singh told a family member she sold him to someone at a grocery store. Singh, her new husband, and 6 other children left the US for India 3 days after the initial welfare check. 

Police now say Noel's stepfather disposed of a large indoor/outdoor carpet at a nearby dumpster before they left. Investigators recovered that carpet and say it was used in the makeshift shed that was later torn down to build a suspicious concrete patio.

Cadaver dogs were bought in and alerted to the topsoil, but no remains were found.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Sarah Ford- Legal Director, South Carolina Victim Assistance Network, SCvanLegal.org; Former prosecutor focusing on crimes against women and children; Host of Palmetto Primetime; Twitter: @Sarahafordesq, Facebook: "SCVAN Legal Services Program"
• Dr. Dana Anderson- Forensic Psychologist and Forensic Expert; Twitter: @psychologydrcom, TikTok: @psychologydr 
• Dorian Bond - Private Detective and Owner of Bond Investigations Inc. in Dallas, TX.(largest African American-owned private investigative firm in the United States); Twitter: @bondinvestigate
•  Mike Hadsell - President and Founder of Peace River K9 Search and Rescue
• Daphne Young - National Chief Communications Officer, Child Help
• David Sentendrey - Reporter for FOX 4 NEWS in Dallas, TX.; Twitter: @davidsfox4  

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The search of Bryan Kohberger's family home turned up an ID belonging to one of the Idaho student murders victims. Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, Sheryl McCollum joins Nancy Grace to weigh in on the report. Is this the state's 'smoking gun'? Why do murderers keep 'souvenirs?

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Willard Noble Chaiden Miller and Jeremy Everett Goodale, both 16, are accused of killing 66-year-old Nohema Graber. The boys were students at Fairfield High School in Fairfield, where Graber had been teaching Spanish since 2012.  Now Jeremy Goodale has agreed to testify against Willard Miller. 

Goodale and Miller are each charged with first-degree murder in the November 2021 death of 66-year-old Nohema Graber.

Police found Graber’s remains November 3, at the Chautauqua Park in Fairfield. A tipster led investigators to the teens. Police say social media evidence ties both suspects to Graber's death. According to a criminal complaint, in a social media exchange, the teens appeared to know specific details regarding Graber’s death, included how the teacher died, and the motive.  Police say a bad grade was the motive behind the killing. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor, author “Red Flags” www.wendypatrickphd.com 'Today with Dr. Wendy' on KCBQ in San Diego, Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD
• Dr. Jorey Krawczyn - Police Psychologist, Faculty Saint Leo University; Consultant Blue Wall Institute, Author: Operation S.O.S
• Bobby Chacon - 27 years former FBI Agent, BobbyChacon.com, Instagram/Twitter: @BobbyChaconFBI, Writer and Co-producer: Audible Original Series, "After the Fall"
• Dr. Tim Gallagher - Medical Examiner State of Florida www.pathcaremed.com, Lecturer: University of Florida Medical School Forensic Medicine. Founder International Forensic Medicine Death Investigation Conference
• Brian Tabick - Reporter, KCRG-TV9 (Iowa), Twitter: @BrianTabick

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Dad shoots 15-year-old that got in a fist fight with his daughter. Two teens kill man trying to sell a car. 

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Cult Mom Lori Vallow asks the judge to be allowed to leave the courtroom as photos of the decomposing bodies of her two children are shown to the jury. 

The judge denied the request. Vallow then turned away from the scene, keeping her eyes shut during the display. Rexburg Police Detective Ray Hermosillo testified that 16-year-old Tylee’s body had been burned and destroyed, with the tissue remains placed in a partially melted plastic green bucket. JJ was wrapped in plastic, sealed by tape. 

The search was reportedly so intense that officers got down on their "hands and knees" while digging. The smell, Hermosillo said, was so overpowering that officers had to rotate, and even then, one could only dig for just a few minutes.   

Joining Nancy Grace Today: 

• David Leroy-Attorney at Law (Boise, ID), Former Idaho Attorney General, Former Idaho Lieutenant Governor & Former Prosecutor (Ada County); Facebook: BoiseCriminalDefense
• Dr. Dana Anderson- Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Expert, California Superior Court appointed Witness; Twitter: @psychologydrcom, TikTok: @psychologydr 
• Rich Robertson-Arizona based Private Investigator for Brandon Boudreaux and Larry & Kay Woodcock; Owner of R3 Investigations
• Dr. Priya Banerjee- Board Certified Forensic Pathologist, Anchor Forensic Pathology Consulting; Twitter: @Autopsy_MD
• Leah Sottile- Journalist;  Author: "When the Moon Turns to Blood: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and a Story of Murder, Wild Faith, and End Times;" Podcasts: "Two Minutes Past Nine" & "Bundyville;" Twitter: @Leah_Sottile, Instagram: @leah.sottile

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Drunk father drowns child while running from car crash. Elderly bank robber writes polite note to teller.

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An unsealed search warrant states that six weeks after the Idaho student murders, officers found ID cards connected to the victims in Bryan Kohberger’s possession.  

Reportedly, the cards were found during a search of one of Bryan Kohberger’s homes. but where were they exactly? 

Initial reports on the search warrant say the ID cards were “inside glove, inside box," leading some to believe that the ID cards were found inside the glovebox of Bryan Kohberger's car. Police would not confirm the report because of the gag order in the case.   

Dailymail.com reporter Caitlyn Becker says, however, based on her review of the search warrant, the ID cards had been hidden away in Kohberger's parent's home. Becker reports the cards were found "inside a glove, inside a box" in the Albrightsville home, suggesting Kohberger had deliberately hidden the cards.

Police also believe they have evidence that could connect Kohlberger to what police are viewing as cyberstalking of someone from the Moscow residence.  

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Mark Tate - Attorney, The Tate Law Group
• Dr. Jorey L. Krawczyn - Psychologist, Faculty Saint Leo University; Consultant with Blue Wall Institute; Author: "Operation S.O.S."
• Johnny Naccarato - Fmr Sheriff's Sergeant & Crime Reconstruction and Forensics Team (CRAFT) Supervisor; TWITTER: @TheJohnnyLaw, YOUTUBE: The Johnny Law 
• Chris McDonough-Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective & Host of YouTube channel, "The Interview Room" 
• Dr. Michelle DuPre- Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
• Caitlyn Becker- Senior Reporter for Dailymail.com; Twitter: @caitlynbecker

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Ex-boyfriend with violent past gets life in prison. Lyft driver fights passenger in crowded movie theater, shots ring out. 

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Madeline Kingsbury is a mom of two and a professional. For the last three years, she has been working at the Mayo Clinic as "Clinical Research Coordinator for Public Health, Infectious Disease, and Occupational Medicine Research. 

On the day Kingsbury vanished, she dropped her children off at daycare and then had a text exchange with her sister; one centered around a funny picture. There were other text messages sent to Kingsbury during the course of the day but no reply. 

Later that day, Kingsbury didn't pick up her children. Turns out, she also didn't go to work that day. 

Where is Madeline Kingsbury? 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Megan Kingsbury- Victims sister, Facebook: Finding Madeline Kingsbury, GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/the-search-for-maddi
• Kathleen Murphy - North Carolina Family Attorney
• Julie Gates- Major Law Enforcement Crime Scene Investigator, Forensic Science Program Coordinator/Instructor: Southern Crescent Technical College
• Dr. Angela Arnold-Psychiatrist, Atlanta GA. Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women; Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology at Emory University; Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital
• Tracy Campbell- Public Relations Director, North Star International Search and Recovery (NSI) www.nsik9ta.org 
• John Lauritsen- Reporter/CBS Minnesota (WCCO-TV, wcco.com, Twitter: @jdlauritsen

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Woman mows down maintenance workers at her apartment complex. Drunk driver leads cop on wild chase. 

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A North Carolina man has been charged after telling police he wanted to mutilate a woman and leave her body in the street.

The suspect and his victim met at a gas station. The two exchanged numbers, then Hunter Nance invited the woman to his home.

At the home, the woman claims Nance attacked her with a knife. She managed to escape.

People in the community called 911, reporting a woman with bloody hands was walking down the road. The victim was able to direct the deputies back to Nance's home. Nance told police he chose the woman at random and wanted to kill her for the thrill.  

Nance also said that he planned to “cut her fingers off before killing her in order to eat them in front of her to scare her.”

Joining Nancy Grace Today

• Irv Miller- Criminal Defense Attorney: The Miller Firm, Legal Analyst: CBS2 Chicago WBBM-TV and Legal Technical Advisor to “THE GOOD WIFE” and “THE GOOD FIGHT”: CBS productions
• Dr. Michelle Joy- Forensic, Clinical, and Academic Psychiatrist; Author: “An Illustrated History of the Insanity Defense;" Twitter:@Westphillymorbidart
• Chris McDonough -Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, and Host of the YouTube Channel- "The Interview Room"
• Dr. Priya Banerjee- Board Certified Forensic Pathologist: Anchor Forensic Pathology Consulting; Assistant Medical Examiner, State of Rhode Island
• Chandler Inions- Crime Reporter at the Salisbury Post

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Son kills main suspect in his mother's murder. Homeless man kills woman for her hotel room. 

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In this episode of the Body Bags, Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack delve into the chilling case of 76-year-old Leon Hignite, who is found abandoned in his home with gruesome injuries. They explore the forensic details of blood spatter patterns, analyze the severity of Leon's injuries, the challenges faced by the medical team, and the disturbing circumstances surrounding the incident. 

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0:00 - Introduction

01:17 - Overview and background

04:28 - Dave questions how the blood on the ceiling and wall could have resulted from Leon's supposed fall in the bathroom.

05:07 - Leon's limited ability to communicate due to his blindness and hearing impairment.

06:17 - The autopsy reveals that Leon sustained at least 30 blunt force impacts to his head.

07:42 - Paramedics find Leon in a deplorable state on the bedroom floor, surrounded by blood and waste.

09:46 - Leon’s feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.

10:10 - Leon is found after three days.

10:41 - Leon's medical condition, age, blindness, and other health issues.

11:04 - The police arrive to serve a search warrant and discover the house set on fire.

11:56 - Medical intervention needed for Leon's head trauma. 

13:14 - Carol Hignite's claims she gave Leon ice chips to hydrate him.

14:39 - Were the injuries Leon sustained typical of a fall? 

16:10 - The forensic implications of overlapping contusions and fractured areas.

18:05 - The pink hammer. 

20:47 - The forensic challenges of blood being found on the hammer.

22:14 - The differences between blood spatter from impact vs. cast-off.

24:01 - Blood velocities and their relation to various weapons.

25:30 - What happened those 3 days before 911 was called?

27:40 - Outro

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A Texas woman calls police and says she has been locked inside a trailer for four years.

The unidentified victim said all the exits to the home were blocked. There were burglar bars on the windows and padlocks on the doors. Police unsuccessfully tried to use bolt cutters, but ultimately, the fire department had to use power tools to get the woman out. 

Abraham Bravo Segura, 42, is now charged with felony kidnapping. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Darryl Cohen- Former Assistant District Attorney (Fulton County, Georgia); Former Assistant State Attorney (Florida); Defense Attorney, Cohen, Cooper, Estep, & Allen, LLC; Facebook: "Darryl B Cohen", Twitter: @DarrylBCohen
• Dr. Michelle Joy-Forensic, Clinical, and Academic Psychiatrist; Author: “An Illustrated History of the Insanity Defense;" Twitter:@Westphillymorbidart
• Kathy Griffin- Houston based Private Investigator and Owner of Kgriff Investigations Inc. (the largest female-owned investigative agency in the state of Texas)
• Dr. Harvey Castro- Board-certified Emergency Care Physician & Healthcare Consultant, CEO of ChatGPT and Healthcare; Author: “Revolutionize your health & fitness with ChatGPT's modern weight loss hacks;" Twitter: @HarveycastroMD 
• Alicia Kozakiewicz- Abducted as a teen via and internet site, now a motivational speaker and internet safety expert; founder at the Alicia Project; Twitter: @AliciaProject 
• Nicole Partin - CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter, Twitter: @nicolepartin 

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Investigators are looking for a prior connection between Bryan Kohberger and his four murder victims.  Authorities submitted several search warrants to TikTok and Google, asking for user history dating to January 2021 for the three female victms, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Madison Mogen, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20.  The dating app, Tinder, was asked for historyt on Goncalves and Mogen. 

Kohberger reportedly followed the three women on Instagram.  

Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum, founder of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute and host of Zone 7 podcast discuss what the results of these searches could mean.  

In the meantime, reports say Kohberger spends his time behind bars watching news reports about himself.

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Appeals exhausted, Pamela Smart files a petition to compel the governor and Executive Council to reconsider giving her a commutation hearing. This too,  fails. The  state Supreme Court unanimously dismissed the petition for lack of jurisdiction.

Smart was convicted of conspiracy to murder in the June 1, 1990, shooting death of her 24-year-old husband in their Derry condominium.

The then teen trigger-man and accomplices who killed Pamela Smart's husband have been released from jail, but she, the mastermind, will remain locked up. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Kathleen Murphy - Family Attorney (North Carolina), www.ncdomesticlaw.com, Twitter: @RalDivorceLaw,
• Caryn Stark - NYC Psychologist, www.carynstark.com, Twitter: @carynpsych, Facebook: "Caryn Stark"
• Dr. Tim Gallagher - Medical Examiner State of Florida www.pathcaremed.com, Lecturer: University of Florida Medical School Forensic Medicine. Founder/Host: International Forensic Medicine Death Investigation Conference
• Chris Byers - Former Police Chief Johns Creek Georgia, 25 years as Police Officer, Private Investigator and Polygraph Examiner,  www.chrisbyersinvestigationsandpolygraph.com 
• Jax Miller - News writer for Oxygen.com, True Crime Author, Author: "Hell in The Heartland: Murder, Meth, and The Case of Two Missing Girls", Facebook: "RealJaxMiller", Twitter/Instagram: @RealJaxMiller,
• Dr. Daniel Bober, Forensic Psychiatrist 
• Dave Mack - Crime Online Investigative Reporter  

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Missing 14-year-old found drugged in older man's home. Passenger goes berserk after missing his bus stop. 

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The search is on in Ocklawaha, Florida for a killer.

Three teen victims, reportedly friends, were found shot. The first victim, Layla Silvernail, was found in a dumpster. She was still alive but later died at the hospital. Hours after finding Silvernail, a 17-year-old boy was found dead, miles away. He had also been shot. 

The last victim, a 16-year-old girl, was found in Silvernail's vehicle, partially submerged in a pond. All three were shot.   

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Randy Kessler - Atlanta Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor; Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, & Author: "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future;" Instagram: @rkessler23, Twitter: @GADivorce
• Dr. Dana Anderson - Forensic Psychologist & Forensic Expert
• Sheryl McCollum - Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder and Host of  "Zone 7;" Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
• Dr. Jan Gorniak - Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (Las Vegas, NV); Board Certified Forensic Pathologist 
• Ethan Budowsky- [BUH-DOW-SKI] Multimedia Journalist for WCJB TV in Gainesville Florida; Twitter: @ethanbudowsky  

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Twenty years after Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering of his wife and unborn son, his family is still proclaiming Peterson is innocent. Fox News Correspondent Laura Ingle talks with Nancy Grace about her new investigation, "Reporter's Notebook: The Scott Peterson Case." 

Ingle tells Nancy about her new interviews witnesses and her return to the places prominent in the story. And Ingle reveals her in-depth conversations with Peterson's staunchest supporter, his sister-in-law, 

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Elderly man kills wife and daughter out of 'mercy.' Hoax 911 calls garner armed responses on innocent victims. 

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Felicia LoAlbo-Melendez, 11, was being bullied in school. On top of this, she had just lost her father to pancreatic cancer. 

By all appearances, the little girl was handling it all as best she could. Felicia told her mother, teacher, and the school administrator about the bullying that she and other students were subjected to. In fact, she wrote emails suggesting solutions to the school, like a "Trauma Club" where bullied kids would have a safe place to what was going on. 

No one replied. 

Felicia then reminded the adults that there were laws in place to protect the children and that the school was "breaking the laws" by not taking action. 

Felicia LoAlbo-Melendez was found by another student in a bathroom stall. Her death was ruled a suicide. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Elaina LoAlbo - Victim's mother: Change.org Petition
• Cheryl Brown - Mother of McKenna Brown, bully victim 
• David Studdard - Spalding County, Ga. Assistant District Attorney, Former Police Officer 
• Caryn Stark - Psychologist; Twitter: @carnpsych
• Tom Ruskin - Private Investigator, President of the CMP Protective and Investigative Group, Inc.; Former New York City Police Detective Investigator; Twitter: @tomruskin  
• Nancy Willard, M.S., J.D - Embrace Civility LLC; Author: “Engage Students to Embrace Civility, Be Positively Powerful: A Guide for Teens on Achieving Resilience and Empowerment, and "Be Positively Powerful: Resilient When Things Get Tough;" Facebook: Be Positively Powerful 
• Dr. Kendall Crowns- Chief Medical Examiner in Tarrant County (Fort Worth); Lecturer: University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School 
• Nicole Partin - CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter; Twitter: @nicolepartin 

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Husband kills wife and in-laws over extended stay. Toddler killed when left under supervision of mom's boyfriend. 

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Cohasset man Brian Walshe has been indicted for the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe, who vanished in early January after a New Year's Eve party.

Prosecutors say the 48-year-old husband dismembered Ana Walshe and discarded her body in multiple trash cans in the area. Police have recovered blood-stained items from the home, including a hacksaw.

Walshe has pleaded 'not guilty' to first-degree murder.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• David Studdard - Spalding County, Ga. Assistant District Attorney; Former Police Officer 
• Caryn Stark - Psychologist; Twitter: @carnpsych
• Tom Ruskin - Private Investigator, President of the CMP Protective and Investigative Group, Inc.; Former New York City Police Detective Investigator; Twitter: @tomruskin 
• Julie Lewis - President & CEO, Digital Mountain, Inc.
• Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth); Lecturer: University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School
• Bob Ward - Reporter for Boston 25 News; Twitter: Bward3, FB: Bob Ward Boston 25

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Attempted thieves caught by employee who stayed hidden. Nightclub misunderstanding turns deadly. 

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The body of Stephen Smith has been exhumed.  Smith's death was initially investigated as a hit-and-run but investigators say the evidence did not support that as a cause of death. Smith's body was discovered on a rural road in Hampton county back in 2015. Now that a new autopsy has been done, the investigation is just beginning.  Nancy Grace speaks with Criminal Defense Attorney and former FBI agent Dale Carson about what will happen next and how  police will uncover what happened over eight years ago on a desolate stretch of road. 

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The body of Stephen Smith has been exhumed, autopsied and reinterred.  A SLED security team accompanied the body to a location in Florida where the examination took place. Information on the new autopsy has not be released yet. 

Meanwhile,  news of two possible persons of interest has come to light.  Investigation into those leads are continuing. 

Stephen Smith's body was discovered on a rural road in Hampton county back in 2015. Just 2-weeks ago the South Carolina law enforcement division announced they are now investigating Smith's death as a homicide. Smith's death was initially investigated as a hit-and-run but investigators say the evidence did not support that as a cause of death.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Eric Bland-Attorney for Sandy Smith & Gloria Satterfield’s sons- Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law, Twitter: @TheEricBland; Co-host of ‘Cup of Justice’ podcast.
• Dr. Carla Manly- Clinical Psychologist, Author “Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships & Love Fearlessly"
• Dr. Kenny Kinsey- Kenny Kinsey & Associates LLC, Forensic expert in Murdaugh murder trial; Orangeburg County Chief Deputy, Crime Scene Reconstruction Expert, and Former SLED Special Agent; Twitter: @DrKennethKinsey 
• Dr. Michelle DuPre- Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant
• Jennifer Wood-Director of research at FITSNews.com, Twitter: @IndyJenn_

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Mother who kills her children to get back at ex-husband found guilty. Man shot while his wife livestreams on Facebook. 

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Stephen Smith died mysteriously in 2015 in South Carolina.

Though his death was initially ruled a hit-and-run, it has more recently gained attention following the 2021 murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, which lead to the reopening of his case two years ago. The Murdaugh family was mentioned in the initial investigation, but no charges were filed.

Smith was found dead with a large gash on his forehead, a partially dislocated shoulder, and cuts and bruises on his hand. Authorities initially thought Smith had been shot, but no bullet or fragments were found. In March 2023, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) officially ruled Smith's death as a homicide.

In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and reporter Dave Mack discuss what types of injuries one sustains when hit by a vehicle, why Joe and Dave think the perpetrator was likely a local, exhumation, mirror strikes, and more. 

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Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

1:26 - Encountering unexpected road obstacles

4:30 - Open homicide with lots to still investigate

6:45 - What happens when you call 911?

11:10 - Misidentifying a gunshot wound as a hit and run

13:00 - Joe describes types of injuries and evidence left on a vehicle when it strikes a pedestrian

20:40 -  Why Joe and Dave think the perpetrator was likely a local

22:10 - Besides head trauma, what other physical damage would you expect to see in a hit and run case?

23:40 - What is a mirror strike?

27:25 -  Exhumation and its challenges

34:00 - The importance of thorough examination including high-quality imaging and analysis 

38:25 - Outro

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A judge sentenced Aiden Fucci, now 16, to life in prison after his conviction of first-degree murder for stabbing a 13-year-old girl over 100 times.  Fucci entered his guilty plea earlier this year.  

During the investigation surveillance photos show the mother of teen murder suspect Aiden Fucci washing his clothes the day Tristyn Bailey was murdered. Crystal Smith was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence in connection to the 14-year-old's death.  The former classmates had grown up in the same neighborhood but it does not appear that Fucci targeted Bailey specifically, though friends later said Fucci claimed he would kill someone in the near future. Surveillance video appears to show the pair walking together early the morning of May 9. Fucci is later seen running, alone, from the same area.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Troy Slaten - Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers, APC, Twitter @TroySlaten
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, www.drbethanymarshall.com, New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire'
• Dr. Tim Gallagher - Medical Examiner State of Florida www.pathcaremed.com, Lecturer: University of Florida Medical School Forensic Medicine. Founder/Host: International Forensic Medicine Death Investigation Conference
• Karen L. Smith - Forensic Expert, Lecturer at the University of Florida, Host of Shattered Souls Podcast, @KarensForensic, barebonesforensic.com
• Ray Caputo - Lead News Anchor for Orlando's Morning News, 96.5 WDBO

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Shommaonique Wickerson goes to work, leaving her 6 children in the care of her 31-year-old cousin, Paris Propps. Hours later, Wickerson gets a call from Propps saying "your kids are missing."  Three of the girls in his care have gone missing.

The three sisters were then found dead in their neighbor’s private pond. Officials first reported the deaths as tragic drownings.

Now, police say the girls were strangled to death before being thrown into the pond.  Cass County District Attorney Courtney Shelton says the sisters had also had “lacerations” on their faces.

Joining Nancy Grace Today

• Shommaonique Wickerson - Mother- GoFundMe
• Jarrett Ferentino - Pennsylvania Prosecutor and Partner at Pugliese, Finnegan, Shaffer & Ferentino; Facebook & Instagram: Jarrett Ferentino
• Dr. Patricia Wallace, PsyD, LMFT
• Christopher Byers - Former Police Chief Johns Creek Georgia, 25 years as Police Officer, now Private Investigator and Polygraph Examiner with Lancaster Information Services in Atlanta
• Dr. Maneesha Pandey  - Chief Forensic Pathologist for Forensic Pathologists LLC in Ohio; Board-certified Forensic Pathologist
• Dave Mack- CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter

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Attempted kidnapper fought off by middle school students. Carjacking victim dies while speaking with police. 

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As a Colorado dentist faces murder charges connected to the poisoning death of his wife, new information shows James Craig asked his church for help in cleaning his basement, while his wife lay dying in the hospital. 

Police say James Craig bought arsenic and cyanide and secretly poisoned his wife's protein shakes. Angela Craig had made many recent hospital visits, and checked into a hospital again, complaining of a severe headache and dizziness.

At around 2 p.m. she had a seizure. Craig was then moved to ICU and placed on life support. Her condition quickly declined and she died. 

After Craig's death, one of James Craig's co-workers told a nurse that the dentist had ordered potassium cyanide which was delivered to the office. There was no medical reason for the order. Police seized the husband's computer and found disturbing searches.

Joining Nancy Grace Today

• Jarrett Ferentino - Pennsylvania Prosecutor and Principal at Pugliese, Finnegan, Shaffer & Ferentino; Facebook & Instagram: Jarrett Ferentino
• Dr. Patricia Wallace, PsyD, LMFT - Over 20 years of clinical experience with psychotic disorders, dual diagnoses, addictions, mood disorders, marriage/relationship problems, and everyday general problems.   
• Christopher Byers - Former Police Chief, Johns Creek, Georgia: 25 Years as Police Officer; Now: Private Investigator and Polygraph Examiner with Lancaster Information services in Atlanta
• Dr. Maneesha Pandey - Chief Forensic Pathologist for Forensic Pathologists LLC in Ohio, Board-Certified Forensic Pathologist
• Jen Smith - Chief Reporter for DailyMail.com, Twitter: @Jen_e_smith 

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Man shoots his girlfriend's three young sons. Wanted man flees cops, running over an officer. 

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As the legal legwork continues, pushing for the exhumation of Stephen Smith's body, crime screen photos raise important questions about the original investigation. Why was there mud caked on the teen's shoes? Why was his car's gas cap askew? If Stephen Smith was hit by a car, why wasn't there more blood at the scene?   Nancy Grace talks in-depth with Chris McDonough. He's the Director at the Cold Case Foundation,a former homicide detective, and host of YouTube channel,  'The Interview Room.’

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Stephen Smith's family is close to answers about his death as attorneys work to get approved to exhume Smith's body. 

Smith's death was originally designated a hit-and-run, but something uncovered in the Alex Murdaugh double-murder investigation prompted the South Carolina Highway Patrol to reopen the investigation.

Crime scene photos have been released by SLED and some graphic crime scene photos were leaked. What can we learn from them?

Also, new information has been released concerning a rape kit reportedly performed on Smith during his autopsy. Where is it now?  

Joining Nancy Grace Today

• Eric Bland - Attorney for Sandy Smith & Gloria Satterfield’s sons; Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law; Co-host of ‘Cup of Justice’ podcast; Twitter: @TheEricBland
• Dr. Michelle Joy - Forensic, Clinical, and Academic Psychiatrist; Author: “An Illustrated History of the Insanity Defense"
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host: "The Interview Room" on YouTube
• Brian Darr - Senior Forensic Engineer & Tire Expert- U.S. Forensic
• Jennifer Wood - Director of Research at FITSNews.com; Twitter: @IndyJenn_ 

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Man tries to feed murder victim's organs to his family. Woman attacks her father and son with a kitchen knife. 

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A female shooter shot through the glass doors of a church school to gain access to the building.

After breaking the glass, the shooter crawled through the lower portion of the door.  The 28-year-old transgender person is seen pacing the hallway, heavily armed, as alarms are blaring. Six people were killed; three 9-year-old students and three faculty members.

Police storm the building, then exchanged fire with Audrey Hale. Hale was killed. A manifesto was recovered, as was a map of the school detailing camera locations and surveillance entry points.

  Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Jason Oshins – New York Defense Attorney
• Dr. Teresa Gil - Professor of Psychology and Psychotherapist (over 25 years working with child abuse and trauma victim) and Author: "Women Who Were Sexually Abused as Children: Mothering, Resilience, and Protecting the Next Generation"
• Ken Trump - School Security Expert and Consultant, President of National School Safety and Security Services; Author: “Proactive School Security and Emergency Preparedness Planning;" Twitter: @safeschools  
• Dr. Tim Gallagher - Medical Examiner State of Florida; Lecturer: University of Florida Medical School Forensic Medicine; Founder/Host: International Forensic Medicine Death Investigation Conference 
• Leonard Romero - Forensic Firearms Examiner and Ballistics Expert
• Payton Muse - Fox 17 Nashville Reporter; Twitter/Facebook: @PaytonMuseTV  

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Elderly man stabs his wife to death. Restaurant employees help catch a predator.

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It's a "he said, she said" situation in court, during testimony in the lawsuit filed by a retired Utah Optometrist against actor and lifestyle influencer Gwyneth Paltrow.

Terry Sanderson accuses Paltrow of crashing into him on a beginner ski slope,  leaving him with brain damage and four broken ribs. Paltrow has countersued saying Sanderson caused the crash.    

Joining Nancy Grace Today

• Darryl Cohen -  Former Assistant District Attorney (Fulton County, Georgia) Former Assistant State Attorney (Florida), Defense Attorney, Cohen, Cooper, Estep, & Allen, LLC; Facebook: "Darryl B Cohen", Twitter: @DarrylBCohen
• Caryn Stark - Psychologist- Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carnpsych
• Jason Jensen - Private Investigator and Owner of Jensen Private Investigations; Co-founder: "Cold Case Coalition" (Salt Lake City, UT); Twitter: @JasonJPI, Facebook/Instagram: "Jensen Investigations"  
• Dr. Harvey Castro - Board-certified Emergency Care Physician & Healthcare Consultant, CEO of ChatGPT and Healthcare, Author: “Revolutionize your health & fitness with ChatGPT's modern weight loss hacks;" Twitter: @HarveycastroMD 
• Mark Di Nola - Ski Safety Expert, RyeRisk Ski Safety Consulting 
• Emily Ashcraft - Reporter for KSL.com in Utah; Twitter: @emilyjaneen3

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NOW STREAMING ON FOX NATION: Nancy Grace investigates the lives of children of serial killers. Hear from sons and daughters of serial killers and an expert in the field. In this new special, Nancy weaves the timelines of parents’ heinous crimes with their home lives. What was going on at night when their children were tucked in bed? Did anyone see the signs? Don't miss Children of Serial Killers: A Nancy Grace Investigation, streaming exclusively on Fox Nation.

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Angry man stalks, stabs, ex-girlfriend for breaking up with him. Wanted man taken down by K9 officer. 

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Emergency services are called to a New York home after reports of an unresponsive 8-year-old boy. His father says he fell in the driveway. Medical technicians and cops are suspicious considering the boy's body temperature is just 76 degrees. Thomas Valva dies and his policeman father and the stepmother are charged. Investigators say the couple left him overnight in a cold garage. The outside temperature was 19 degrees.

Former NYPD Officer Michael Valva was convicted in his son's death and sentenced to 25 years to life. It took just five hours of deliberation for a jury to also find Angela Pollina.  guilty of all counts:  second-degree murder and four counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• James Shelnutt - 27 years Atlanta Metro Area Major Case Detective, Swat officer Lawyer www.ShelnuttLawFirm.com
• Dr. Jeff Gardere - Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, Prof of Behavioral Medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine www.drjeffgardere.com, Author: 'The Causes of Autism” @drjeffgardere 
• Steven Lampley - Author, Speaker, Retired Police Officer and Undercover SVU Detective, Author, "12 and Murdered," www.stevendavidlampley.com, Facebook.com/StevenDavidLampleyPage
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet" featured on "Poisonous Liaisons" on True Crime Network 
• Ray Caputo - Former Lead News Anchor for Orlando's Morning News, 96.5 WDBO

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Edward LeClair, aged 57, was on trial in Denton, Texas for five counts of sexual abuse. While being read his conviction, he chugged an entire bottle of water in the courtroom.

LeClair was then transported to a holding cell and later when checked on by the bailiff was found unconscious. Emergency services were immediately called and LeClair was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and special guest co-host Dave Mack discuss LeClair’s crimes, his decision to take his own life, sodium nitrate, what it does to your body, and more.

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Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

1:17 - Background 

4:45 - Sentence for going after a minor

6:30 - The bottle of water

9:45 - LeClair’s decision to take his own life

11:50 - Would he have been allowed in with his own bottle of water?

14:55 - What substance was in the bottle?

17:50 - Sodium Nitrate

20:50 - What does Sodium Nitrate do to your body?

25:00 - Other times Sodium Nitrate has been used and what the toxicology tells us

28:15 - Can you reverse the effects of poisons? Could LeClair’s death have been prevented?

30:10 - Wrap up  

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A Colorado dentist is charged with murder, accused of poisoning his wife, the mother of their 6 children. Police say James Craig bought arsenic and cyanide, and secretly poisoned his wife's protein shakes.  Hear the arrest warrant verbatim. 

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A Colorado dentist is charged with murder, accused of poisoning his wife, the mother of their 6 children.

Police say James Craig bought arsenic and cyanide, and secretly poisoned his wife's protein shakes. Angela Craig had made many recent hospital visits, and checked into a hospital again, complaining of a severe headache and dizziness. At around 2 p.m. she had a seizure. Craig was then moved to ICU and placed on life support. Her condition quickly declined and she died. 

After Craig's death, one of James Craig's co-workers told a nurse that the dentist had ordered potassium cyanide which was delivered to the office. There was no medical reason for the order. Police seized the husband's computer and found disturbing searches.

It also came to light that James Craig had multiple affairs and a longstanding addiction to pornography, authorities said.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Jarrett Ferentino - Pennsylvania prosecutor and principal at Pugliese, Finnegan, Shaffer & Ferentino; Facebook & Instagram: Jarrett Ferentino
• Dr. Chloe Carmichael Ph.D. - Clinical Psychologist, Author: ‘Nervous Energy: Harness The Power of Your Anxiety;" Twitter: @DrChloe 
• Christopher Byers - Former Police Chief (Johns Creek Georgia- 25 years as Police Office); Private Investigator and Polygraph Examiner with Lancaster Information services in Atlanta
• Dr. Maneesha Pandey  - Chief Forensic Pathologist for Forensic Pathologists LLC in Ohio; Board-certified Forensic Pathologist
• Jen Smith - Chief Reporter for DailyMail.com; Twitter: @Jen_e_smith  

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Actress and businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow has been sued by Terry Sanderson, a 76-year-old retired optometrist. Sanderson accuses Paltrow of crashing into him on a green ski slope. Green slopes are the beginner courses. Many call them bunny slopes. Paltrow was skiing with her children. Sanderson says the collision caused him lasting injuries and brain damage.  Sanderson also claims Paltrow and her ski instructor left without getting him medical care.

Paltrow has filed a countersuit claiming that Sanderson skied into her. The pair have been waiting seven years for their day in court.  

Nancy Grace sits down with entertainment attorney Darryl Cohen to discuss the high-profile ski collision trial.  

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Family's neighbor tries to assault little girl while she sleeps. A woman's father helps her murder newborn. 

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Cult mom Lori Vallow has pled not guilty to charges that she killed two of her children, JJ and Tylee.

Now, Vallow says she can prove it. She has an alibi. Lori Vallow says that her 7-year-old and her 16-year-old were killed while they were at her late brother’s apartment. 

Vallow's trial is set to get underway on April 3, 2023. The judge separated the trials of Lori Vallow and her husband Charles Daybell, as Daybell did not file for a speedy trial.  

Vallow's alibi notice, filed with the court,  says she was in her own Rexburg apartment when Tylee and JJ died at the apartment where her brother, Alex Cox lived.    

And in late-breaking news, the death penalty has been taken off the table in Vallow's case. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• David Leroy - Attorney at Law (Boise, ID), Former Idaho Attorney General; Former Idaho Lieutenant Governor, & Former Prosecutor (Ada County); Facebook: BoiseCriminalDefense 
• Caryn Stark - Psychologist; Twitter: @carnpsych
• Rich Robertson - Arizona-based Private Investigator for Brandon Boudreaux and Larry & Kay Woodcock; Owner of R3 Investigations  
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
• Nate Eaton - News Director; Twitter: @NateNewsNow, Instagram: @n.eaton 

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A man locks his girlfriend in a closet for months. Wanted man shoots at cops. 

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Visual snow syndrome is a rare neurological condition in which a person sees "static" in their vision. You could compare it to looking at a tv screen that has no picture, just a black and white snow-like image. Only about  2% of the population has the illness. Is accused murderer Bryan Kohberger among them? Kohberger reportedly wrote about the condition in a series of posts during his teenage years. Doctors say depresssion, anxiety and poor sleep are common side effects. Nancy Grace talks with Dr. Chloe Carmichael, a clinical psychologist, and author of  ‘Nervous Energy: Harness The Power of Your Anxiety”  about the disorder.

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It has taken eight years but teen Stephen Smith's death will finally be investigated as a homicide.

The Smith family has never believed that the 19-year-old's death was a hit and run as determined by a previous investigation. In just a week, the South Carolina mom raised more money through a GoFundMe account than what is needed to pay for the exhumation of Smith's body. Now, all that's needed is court approval.

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel notified Smith's attorneys that the agency now officially considers Smith's death a murder. Smith's body was found miles away from his car and lying in the middle of the road. At first, responders thought he had been shot in the head, but the death was designated as a hit-and-run. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

•  Eric Bland - Attorney for Sandy Smith & Gloria Satterfield’s sons- Founder/Partner  Bland, Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law; Twitter: @TheEricBland; Co-host of ‘Cup of Justice’ podcast.
• Ronnie Richter - Attorney for Sandy Smith, Satterfield family, and other victims of Alex Murdaugh; Partner, Bland Richter Law Firm; Twitter: @BlandRichterSC
• Caryn Stark - Psychologist; Twitter: @carnpsych
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, & Host of YouTube channel, ‘The Interview Room’
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, & Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant 
• Blair Sabol - Investigative Reporter for Live 5 News in Charleston, SC, Twitter: @BlairSabolTV

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Teacher has sexual relationship with a student at her elementary school. Firefighters cut through barred windows to free a captive woman. 

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More than eight years after the death of South Carolina teen Stephen Smith, a push is on to have his body exhumed to determine his cause of death.  A driver called 911 to report finding Smith's body in the middle of the road. Police say the 19-year-old had blunt force trauma to his head. At first police believed the injury to be a gunshot wound, but  the coroner's office later rules Smith's death a hit-and-run. Smith's car had run out of gas. His family say there's no way Smith would have been walking in the middle of the road.  
Rumors and gossip about a Murdaugh family connection to this death have swirled for years, however nothing concrete has brought forward.  Today Nancy Grace talks with attorney Dale Carson about what could be learned from the investigation. 

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When a realtor dies in the middle of an open house, her friends set out to find a killer. The problem is realtors are also murder targets in real life.

Join Nancy Grace and her guests as they take a fun look at the Fox Nation original movie, "Murder For Sale," and a realistic look at the risks of being a realtor.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Matt Hamilton- Actor starring in "Murder for Sale" (as Detective Carson); Instagram:@_matt_hammer   
• Shayzon Prince - Southern California Realtor; Instagram: thehautecouturerealtor 
• Wendy Patrick - California Prosecutor, Author: "Why Bad Looks Good." and "Red Flags;" Also: "Today with Dr. Wendy" on KCBQ in San Diego; Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD 
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); New Netflix show: "Bling Empire" (Beverly Hills); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive 
• Robert Crispin - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division; Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc. 
• Alexis Tereszcuk - CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter, Writer/Fact Checker for Leas Stories; Twitter: @swimmie2009 

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Texas teen kidnapped and locked in a shed for two weeks. Coffee shop owner caught spying on customers.

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Attorneys Ben Crump and Sue-Ann Robinson have sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for the White House to take action in Robinson's death. 

The attorneys,  on behalf of mother Salamandra  Robinson, encourage the U.S. to extradite Shanquella's killer to Mexico or the U.S. takes jurisdiction of the case.  An FBI investigation is underway.  

Shanquilla Robinson traveled from North Carolina to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with friends. It is one of those friends who stand accused in Robinson's death. According to a Mexican police report, a doctor was called to assist Robinson around 2 p.m. The doctor insisted on taking her to the hospital, but her friends refused.   

According to Robinson's death certificate, she died from a severe spinal cord injury and a broken neck. Doctors call the injury an internal decapitation. A video surfaced after Robinson death showing her being beaten by one of the traveling friends.

The documents submitted to the White House named the friend and calls for her to be extradited to face charges. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Salamondra Robinson - Victim's Mother, gofundme.com/f/shanquella-robinson-funeral-services  
• Sue-Ann Robinson- Attorney for the Robinson family; Twitter: @notjustalawyer 
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); New Netflix Show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  
• Irv Brandt - Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch, Chief Inspector, and DOJ Office of International Affairs: US Embassy Kingston, Jamaica;  Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON; ALSO "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World;" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor
• Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner for Tarrant County (Ft. Worth), Lecturer for University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School 
• Brandon Hamilton- Anchor/reporter for WBTV Charlotte; Twitter: BHAMonTV 

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Angry girlfriend shoots at Uber picking up her boyfriend. Quadruple murderer arraigned in Ohio.

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On March 15th in 44 B.C. Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator, was assassinated by a group of senators who stabbed him 23 times during a Senate meeting.

The senators claimed Caesar's concentration of power threatened the Roman Republic. However, their efforts to restore the Republic failed, and the aftermath led to a civil war and the rise of the Roman Empire. His death also led to the earliest recorded autopsy in history.

In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and special guest co-host Dave Mack discuss the purpose of autopsies, Caesar's life, and leadership, the details of how he was attacked, the injuries sustained, and how this event shaped the course of history. 

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Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

1:12 - Background and overview 

2:35 - What’s the purpose of an autopsy?

4:05 - Caesar’s life and work as a leader

7:15 - The day of Caesar’s assassination

9:15 - How the attack happened

10:50 - Caesar’s autopsy

13:20 - After someone is stabbed multiple times does blood keep flowing or will it eventually stop after a few hours?

17:10 - Could the doctor have attributed Caesar’s death to blood loss? 

20:10 - What was the assassination plan for Caesar? Were there other injuries and what was Caesar's condition afterward?

22:10 - Where was the autopsy done?

23:40 - The start of 3D modeling

25:30 - How this event shaped history

27:05 -  Outro

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As Byan Kohberger waits for his June trial day, he can amuse himself by watching coverage of his case. Inside his single cell, Kohberger is segregated from the other inmates, but has personal access to a television and basic cable. Nancy Grace and attorney Dale Carson discuss this privileged treatment  of the accused killer. 

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The other mysterious deaths connected to the Alex Murdaugh family are now back in the news.

As convicted killer Murdaugh, await his prison designation, we learn that Stephen Smith's mother has raised enough money to pay for her son's body to be exhumed.  In 2015  Stephen Smith was found dead in the middle of the road in Hampton County.

The openly gay 19-year-old had blunt force trauma to the head and his death was officially ruled as a hit-and-run. Smith’s family has never believed the teen's death was accidental. They say the actions credited to Smith were outside his normal behavior and the Murdaugh name popping up in the investigation set rumors flying. 

Smith’s mother Sandy Smith launched a GoFundMe to raise money for an exhumation and independent autopsy. She has raised more than her goal. 

An investigation is also still underway into the mysterious death of the Murdaugh’s longtime housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Eric Bland - Attorney for Gloria Satterfield’s sons and Founder/Partner: Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law; Twitter: @TheEricBland
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive 
• Robert Crispin - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division; Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; "Crispin Special Investigations;" Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc. 
• Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner for Tarrant County (Ft. Worth), Lecturer for University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School 
• Alexis Tereszcuk - CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter, Writer/Fact Checker for Lead Stories; Twitter: @swimmie2009 

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Employee shoots a customer in front of his family. School lunch lady sexually assaults 14-year-old boy. 

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Jennifer Hawkins was a cheerleading coach at Moore Public Schools for several years, but now it's alleged that the 45-year-old had sex with a male student.

The former student, now over 18, says they had sex more than 300 times at Hawkins' home. Hawkins met the boy through her daughter, who briefly dated the victim. Hawkins is now charged with sexual battery and second-degree rape. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Fran Longwell- Former Deputy, State’s Attorney (Calvert County, MD); Former Assistant State’s Attorney (Prince George’s County, MD, specializing in child abuse, sex offenses and homicides 
• Scott Johnson - Forensic Psychologist (Minnesota), specializing in addressing sexual predators, Adjunct Professor: Florida Gulf Coast University, 
• Dan Scott- Former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Sergeant, 26 years with Special Victims Bureau Specializing in Child Abuse
• Anna Sonoda - Child Grooming Expert, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Author: “Duck Duck Groom: Understanding How a Child Becomes a Target”
• Tom Ferguson- Reporter for Fox 25 KOKH in Oklahoma; Twitter @TsLFerguson

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Creep waits in high school girl's restroom for victims. Fake U.S. Marshall tries to sneak plethora of weapons onto flight. 

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A Texas man is believed to have traveled to Washington, where he allegedly stalked a woman before killing her and her husband in a double-murder suicide.

Ramin Khodakaramrezaei, 38, reportedly broke into Zohreh and Mohammed Sadeghi’s home in Redmond and shot the couple. Zohreh’s mother escaped the home and called 911 after the suspect allegedly broke into the residence through a window.

Cops who responded to the home reportedly found the Sadeghis fatally shot and Khodakaramrezaei dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Redmond police said Zohreh, 33, a podcaster, had filed a no-contact order against Khodakaramrezaei. Zohreh had been friends with Khodakaramrezaei, a listener, but she distanced herself after he bombarded her with messages. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Matthew Mangino - Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County, PA); Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States", Twitter: @MatthewTMangino
• Caryn Stark - Psychologist- Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carnpsych
• Paul Szych - Former Police Commander (Albuquerque, NM), APD Domestic Violence and Stalking Unit; Author: "Stop Him From KillingThem;" Twitter: @WorkplaceThreat  
• Dr. Jeffrey Jentzen - Professor of Forensic Pathology and Director of Autopsy and Forensic Services at the University of Michigan Medical School; Former Medical Examiner in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
• Lee Neubecker - CISSP- President of Enigma Forensics, Inc., 
• Isabel Vincent - Investigative Reporter for the New York Post; Twitter: @isareport; Author: “Overture of Hope: Two Sisters' Daring Plan That Saved Opera's Jewish Stars from the Third Reich”

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Boyfriend holds woman hostage in their hotel room and brutally beats her. An inmate escapes during a work detail. 

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Alex Murdaugh now sits in a jail cell, after being convicted of killing his wife Maggie and son Paul, but what does that actually look like? 

Murdaugh's attorneys have filed an appeal of his conviction.  In the meantime, the "shoulda, coulda, woulda" theories are floating around about what would have been the outcome if Alex Murdaugh had not taken the stand.

Nancy Grace discusses this and more with South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Peper.  

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Five friends set out from South Carolina to Mexico.  Latavia "Tay" McGee, a mom of 6, wanted a tummy tuck.

The surgical procedure to remove abdominal fat was scheduled with a  doctor in Matamoros, just across the US/Mexico border. One of the friends stayed behind in a Brownsville, Texas hotel room. The woman didn’t have the proper documentation to cross the border. 

The four Americans traveled to Matamoros from Brownsville in a rented white minivan. Shortly after they crossed the border, the minivan was fired at. Reportedly, rival drug cartels mistook the friends for Haitian drug smugglers.

Two of the friends died in the attack. The other two were held captive for days in a remote region of the Gulf coast.   

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Neama Rahmani- Former Federal Prosecutor, Legal Commentator, and President of West Coast Trial Lawyers; Author: “Harvard to Hashtag;" INSTAGRAM: @Neamarahmani, Twitter: @NeamaRahmani
• Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women; Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University; Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital 
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, GA.; Twitter: @ColdCaseTips and Host: "Zone 7"
•  Dr. Stephenie Poris- Plastic surgeon in Orlando, FL (only female-owned and operated plastic surgery practice in Orlando); INSTAGRAM: @Stiletto_surgeon FACEBOOK: @porisplasticsurgery
• Dr. Jan Gorniak- Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (Las Vegas, NV); Board Certified Forensic Pathologist 
• Nicole Partin - CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter; Twitter: @nicolepartin (Naples, FL)

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Woman starts with hijacking then moves on to a crime spree. Groom beat to death by wedding crashers.  Man tries to smuggle explosives onto a plane. Man returns to the scene of his first break-in, but is caught on the second.

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A 19-year-old Madison Russo told the world she was battling pancreatic cancer and had a tumor “the size of a football. It was all a lie.

After Russo bilked donors out of more than $37,000 through her posts on social media, some eagle-eyed medical professionals began questioning her diagnosis. The anonymous witnesses noticed inaccuracies in the photos she posted of herself and contacted authorities.

The witnesses noted that some of her medical equipment and its placement did not look right.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Kirby Clements- Attorney at Law, Author: "How to Keep Your A$$ Out of Jail;" Instagram: @kirbyclementsjr, Twitter: @kirbyesq 
• Dr. Shari Schwartz- Forensic Psychologist (Specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy); Author: "Criminal Behavior" and "Where Law and Psychology Intersect: Issues in Legal Psychology;" Twitter: @TrialDoc  
• Greg Smith- Special Deputy Sheriff, Johnson County Sheriff's Office (Kansas), Executive Director of the Kelsey Smith Foundation
• Stefani Condon-Oldreive - Founder and Director of Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society; Craig was her father, who passed away shortly after his diagnosis 16 years ago.  

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• Dr. Tim Gallagher- Medical Examiner, State of Florida; Lecturer: University of Florida Medical School Forensic Medicine; Founder/Host: International Forensic Medicine Death Investigation Conference  
• Kayla Brantley-  Reporter, DailyMail.com; Twitter: @_KaylaBrantley, Instagram: @KaylaBrantley 

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Angry boyfriend shoots bystander offering advice. Tensions between coworkers turn deadly. 

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Megan Hess, a former owner of the Colorado funeral home, Sunset Mesa, has pleaded guilty to secretly dissecting corpses and selling body parts without consent from relatives of the deceased.

Hess and her mother, Shirley Koch, launched a non-profit donor service organization in 2009. They forged dozens of body donor consent forms and sold the body parts for profit. They have both been convicted and sentenced for their crimes. 

In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and special guest co-host  Dave Mack discuss the purpose of funeral homes, how one decides what is done with a loved one's remains, the legal procedures for deciding what is done with bodily remains, using bodies for medical purposes, and much more.

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Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

0:45 - Background 

2:40 - What is the purpose of a funeral home? 

5:05 - Gross Anatomy

5:50 - Deciding what is done with a body after death

8:10 - Donor Services and Megan Hess

13:35 - Can you tell if someone’s ashes aren’t real?

16:00 - Legal procedures for remains 

18:10 - Non-transplant anatomical donation

19:30 - Jeff Peacock and finding out his parents were victims of Hess

23:40 - Body parts sold having certain diseases

25:30 - Using bodies for medical purposes

27:50 - Sentencing for Megan Hess and her mother Shirley Koch

28:30 - Wrap-up

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Former Playboy model Kelsey Turner sentenced Turner to 10 to 25 years in prison for her role in the death of Dr. Thomas Burchard. Turner is accused of killing an elderly psychiatrist, who reportedly paid her rent and gave her money.  The 71-year-old  renowned psychiatrist was found beat to death in the trunk of Turner’s blue Mercedes Benz. The car had been abandoned on a dirt road, according to police. Two other suspects, identified as Jon Logan Kennison and Diana Nicole Pena also charged.  Turner, 29, agreed to an Alford plea, which means Turner does not have to admit guilt, but does agree there is enough prosecutorial evidence for a jury to find her guilty. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Troy Slaten - Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers, APC, Twitter @TroySlaten
• Dr. Jenn Mann - Marriage and Family Therapist, Host 'Couples Therapy' and 'Family Therapy' on VH1, "The Dr. Jenn Show” on Sirius XM, Author: "The Relationship Fix: Dr. Jenn’s 6-Step Guide to Improving Communication, Connection and Intimacy", doctorjenn.com
• Dr. Kendall Crowns – Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Travis County, Texas (Austin)
• Chris Byers - Former Police Chief Johns Creek Georgia, 25 years as Police Officer, now Private Investigator and Polygraph Examiner, www.chrisbyersinvestigationsandpolygraph.com
• Alexis Tereszcuk - CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter, Writer/Fact Checker, LeadStories.com, Twitter: @swimmie2009

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Justin Beck is used to talking with his parents, especially his mom.

When Miriam Beck begins texting only, and not answering phone calls, Justin Beck goes to see his parents and sister to see what's wrong. Inside the home is a terrible odor and what looks like a body wrapped in a sheet. 

Beck talks with his sister, Verity, for nearly 30 minutes. When the police are called, Verity Beck admits her parents, Reid and Miriam Beck, are dead. Officers discover a chainsaw and human remains in trashcans, wrapped in sheets.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Matthew T. Mangino - Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County), Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States"
• Caryn Stark- Psychologist, Trauma and Crime expert; Twitter: @carnpsych
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, GA, Host of the new podcast, "Zone 7;" Twittier: @ColdCaseTips
• Dr. Kendall Avon Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner for Tarrant County (Ft. Worth), Lecturer for University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School
• Nicole Partin - CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter; Twitter: @nicolepartin

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Angry family member shoots an 8-year-old boy. Mother of two gunned down while loading up her groceries. 

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Hannah Pettey starts taking a new dietary supplement recommended by her chiropractor husband. The vitamins are supposed to boost her immune system but Pettey ends up at the University of Alabama at Birmingham hospital for a diagnosis and treatment.

Pettey’s diagnosis was lead poisoning. For two months, Pettey is hospitalized. The question is, however, how does an adult woman get lead poisoning?  

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Matthew T. Mangino-Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County), Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States"
• Caryn Stark- Psychologist- Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carnpsych  
• Robert Crispin - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA, and Miami Field Division; Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; “Crispin Special Investigations;” Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc.
• Dr. William Morrone – Toxicologist, Chief Medical Examiner (Bay County Michigan); Author: "American Narcan: Naloxone & Heroin-Fentanyl Associated Mortality"
• Caitlyn Becker- Senior Reporter for Dailymail.com; Twitter: @caitlynbecker

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Mother lures her child's father to a hired gunman. Early release violates his parole within three days of freedom. 

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A text from his wife makes Joseph Wilson call 911 to report that his adopted son Skyler is having a seizure. That text message, however, came in hours earlier. Jodi Wilson wrote "Something happened while swaddling Skyler."  Included in the text was a picture of Skyler wrapped in a sheet, face down, and duct taped to the floor. Skyler was taken to Brenner Children's hospital where a doctor explained to a detective that Skyler had a Hypoxic Brain Injury, caused by a lack of oxygen getting to his brain. The doctor said that Skyler’s brain injuries were consistent with “too much restriction” used during the so-called “swaddling” technique.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Kirk Nurmi- Legal Analyst and former lead counsel to Jodi Arias (Mesa, AZ), Author: "Trapped with Ms. Arias", Twitter/Instagram: @nurmiunchained
• Caryn Stark- Psychologist- Trauma and Crime expert- carynstark.com @carnpsych
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, GA, Host: Zone 7, ColdCaseCrimes.org, @ColdCaseTips   
•  Rev. Dr. Bob Larson- Founder of Spiritual Freedom Churches International, Author: Book of Religiouns, Cults and New Age Spirtuality”, BobLarson.org, Twitter: BLarsonexorcist, Facebook: BobLarsonTheRealExorcist
• Dr. Tim Gallagher- Medical Examiner State of Florida, Lecturer: University of Florida Medical School Forensic Medicine. Founder/Host: International Forensic Medicine Death Investigation Conference, pathcaremed.com
• Caitlyn Becker- Senior Reporter for Dailymail.com, @caitlynbecker

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Mayhem ensues after a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle. Another car thief doesn't notice the child in the backseat. 

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Brittany Phillips, 18, attends Florida's Eckerd College on a full chemistry scholarship her freshman year, but the homesick college student returns to Tulsa to continue her education.

Within a week, the 18-year-old is dead. Phillips was found raped and strangled inside her locked apartment. Now, a letter has been found with a postmark after the date Phillips was thought to have died, sparking new hope for an arrest. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Dr. Maggie Zingman- Brittany’s mother, Trauma psychologist; Facebook: /Mom.Missing.Brittany
• Matthew T. Mangino- Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County), and Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States"
• Caryn Stark- Psychologist- Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carnpsych
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert & Founder: Atlanta's Cold Case Investigative Research Institute; Host of the new podcast, "Zone 7;" Twitter: @ColdCaseTips   
• Dr. Kendall Avon Crowns-Chief Medical Examiner for Tarrant County (Ft. Worth), & Lecturer for University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School  
• Andy Kopsa- Award-winning Investigative Reporter; Twitter: @AndyKopsa 

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Body builder fights off attacker at her apartment's gym. Biker gang tensions lead to murder. 

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It took a DNA match to  confirmed that remains found in a grave in Mexico was that of Cincinnati architect Jose Gutiérrez. He was one of four people found buried next to a bullet-riddled vehicle in Zacatecas, Mexico.  Gutierrez, 36, was traveling to visit his fiancée. The fiancée, Daniela Pichardo, and two of her relatives were also killed.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Gary Davidson- Partner, Diaz Reus international Law Firm & Alliance, diazreus.com, Twitter: @DRT_Alliance, Instagram: diazreustarg
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA), DrBethanyMarshall.com, New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills), @DrBethanyLive  
• Irv Brandt- Former US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch, Author: "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World" available on Amazon- irvbrandt.com Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor
• Dr. Tim Gallagher- Medical Examiner State of Florida www.pathcaremed.com, Lecturer: University of Florida Medical School Forensic Medicine. Founder/Host: International Forensic Medicine Death Investigation Conference
• Kayla Brantley-  Reporter, DailyMail.com, Twitter: @_KaylaBrantley, Instagram: @KaylaBrantley  

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Several warrants detail what was seized during searches of Bryan Kohberger's home and car, as well as his parent's home in Monroe County. Those warrants, sealed for 60 days, have now been released. 

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Pregnant mom gets violent after running into dad with another pregnant woman.  Car thief won't be stopped. Roommate arrested for dumping water on another. 

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Debbie Collier, a Georgia resident, is reported missing on September 10th, 2022 after sending her daughter, Amanda, a Venmo payment for $2,385 with a message saying, “They are not going to let me go, love you.” She was found dead the next day in a ravine more than an hour north from her home. The newly released autopsy report reveals that when her body was found 80% of it was covered in second and third degree burns. Which is one of many reasons why the public was surprised to hear that the death has been ruled a suicide.

In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and special guest co-host  Dave Mack discuss Collier’s burns, the state of her clothing, the lack of debris found in her trachea, why police have ruled this a suicide, and much more.

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Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

0:52 - Background and overview of case

4:45 - Debbie Collier’s clothing and what it tells us

8:45 - The autopsy report and Collier’s burns

11:30 - Burning to kill vs. burning to cover something up

13:05 - No evidence of debris in her trachea

15:05 - Police ruling this a suicide

18:25 - Carboxyhemoglobin level and hydrocodone

19:50 - Is there an indication that the burning took place after death?

22:10 - Manner of death

24:00 - Was this really a suicide?

25:40 - Do police sometimes downplay what they’ve seen to the public?

29:00 - Outro

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The former public official charged in the death of  Las Vegas Review-Journal Investigative Reporter Jeff German now says he's being framed. Robert Telles called KLAS-TV asking for an interview to make his claims.  

German was found stabbed dead outside his home. Days later, cops release surveillance video of a possible suspect in a wide-brimmed straw hat, an orange safety shirt, and black pants walking near the scene. More investigation revealed that German's reporting put him at odds with Telles.

German reported that Telles created a toxic work environment and was having an extra-marital affair with an employee. These claims seem to have cost Telles his re-election bid. Investigators searched Robert Telles' home, towing a red SUV, and finding shoes with apparent blood on them. A straw hat matching the one shown in the video was also found.

Both articles had been cut up in an effort to destroy evidence, but DNA under German's fingernails told police everything they needed to know. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Matthew Mangino - Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County), Former Parole Board Member, Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States", MattMangino.com, Twitter: @MatthewTMangino
• Caryn Stark - NYC Psychologist, CarynStark.com, Twitter: @carynpsych, Facebook: "Caryn Stark"  
• Lisa M. Dadio - Former Police Lieutenant, New Haven Police Department, Annie Le Lead Detective, Senior Lecturer, Director of the Center for Advanced Policing and Graduate Program Coordinator, Investigations program, University of New Haven (West Haven, CT)
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com 
• Vanessa Murphy - Investigative Reporter, KLAS-TV 8newsnow.com, Instagram: @vanessareporting, Twitter: @Vanessa_Murphy, Facebook: "VanessaMurphyInvestigates"
• Dr. Kristen Mittelman - Chief Development Officer, Othram Inc., DNAsolves.com, Twitter: @OthramTech 

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Alex Murdaugh's murder trial is over. After six weeks of day-long testimony, the disgraced attorney has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife and son. So what's next?   Not just for Murdaugh, but the attorneys, the cops and courtroom staff. 

Listen to Nancy Grace's ride-a-long conversation with longtime friend and fellow attorney Renee Rockwell as they discuss how trials of this magnitude affect everyone involved, and what happens when opposing opinions remain.

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Disgraced South Carolina Attorney Alex Murdaugh convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his wife and child. Paul Murdaugh, 22, and his mother, Maggie Murdaugh, 52, were found shot to death on June 7 at their family’s hunting lodge in Colleton County, South Carolina.  The victims, who were located outside the residence, had multiple gunshot wounds. In court today, as Murdaugh stood for sentencing, he addressed the court saying he was innocent. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Alan Wilson- South Carolina Attorney General, Twitter: @AGAlanWilson
• Creighton Waters- South Carolina Lead Prosecutor
• Dr Kenneth Kinsey Orangebury county chief deputy, Former SLED special agent  
• Deputy Danny Gregory - Assigned to security of courtroom, jurors, and transport of Murdaugh. Colleton County Sheriff, SWAT, former DEA, former Air Marshal, assistant federal security director for Savannah 
• Mark Tinsley- Civil litigation Attorney & Mallory Beach’s parents’ lawyer, MarkTinsley.com
• Dale Carson - High Profile Criminal Defense Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent, Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County), Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself, DaleCarsonLaw.com, Twitter: @DaleCarsonLaw 
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host of YouTube channel- ‘The Interview Room’, ColdCaseFoundation.org
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Twitter: @JosephScottMorg
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com
• Kelly Skehen - Fox Nation Senior Producer  

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The search warrants for both Bryan Kohberger's white Hyundai Elantra and his parent's home have been unsealed.

The documents show a knife, a Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun with three empty magazines, a pocket knife, black face masks and gloves, numerous articles of dark clothing, and criminology books among the list of items detectives seized. Police also seized numerous parts of the vehicle itself, including the brake pedal, the gas pedal, and more.

Those search warrants had been under a 60-day seal, and now we know more than 60 items were seized from the home in the Poconos alone.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Dale Carson - High Profile Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent, Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County), Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself"
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, GA.; Twitter: @ColdCaseTips; Host of new podcast: "Zone 7"
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, coldcasefoundation.org,  Host of YouTube channel: "The Interview Room"

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The verdict watch lasted just over three hours, and then the jury let the judge know a verdict had been reached. There was no emotion visible from accused Alex Murdaugh as a unanimous decision of guilty was read by the appointed jury foreperson. 

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Closing argument are through and the jury now is deliberating Alex Murdaugh's fate. 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Eric Bland  –  Attorney for Gloria Satterfield’s sons- Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law, Twitter: @TheEricBland, blandrichter.com 
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host of YouTube channel- ‘The Interview Room’, ColdCaseFoundation.org
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Twitter: @JosephScottMorg
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com
• Kelly Skehen - Fox Nation Senior Producer 

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The minor accused of raping Madison Brooks in the back seat of a car will be tried as an adult.  Desmond Carter, 17, has been  indicted for first-degree rape and third-degree rape. 

Kaivon Washington, 18, is also charged with third-degree rape. Everette Lee, 28, and Casen Carver, 18, were charged with principal to third-degree rape, which means they were there when the incident occurred but did not take part in it. 

LSU student Madison Brooks is killed after being hit by a car. Brooks was standing in the road at the time.  

Police say Brooks left a Tigerland bar with four men. Two of the men, then allegedly rape the very inebriated 19-year-old. When Brooks cannot give the men her address, she is dropped off around 3 a.m. in a random neighborhood. That is when Brooks is hit by the car. That driver showed no signs or evidence of being impaired.  

At first police said the suspects videotaped the assault but in the last hours, recanted those comments and apologized for the error.  There is,  however, a video of Brooks arguing with the men in the car. 

The four men who left with Brooks claim the sex was consensual, but hospital staff says Brooks' blood alcohol level was nearly 4 times the legal limit.  

Nancy Grace discusses the latest in the case with Atlanta Attorney and LSU grad Renee Rockwell. 

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Child abandoned after carjacking.  Man earns thousands in royalties claiming false ownership of songs.  McDonald's customer gets violent over a free cookie.

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Closing arguments began today in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial after the jury visited the murder scene at the family hunting lodge. A caravan of vehicles carrying the jury, both legal teams and protection personnel traveled more than thirty minutes west of the Colleton County Courthouse.Judge Clifton Newman followed  in a pick-up truck driven by law-enforcement. 

The jurors spent just over an hour walking the overgrown path between the kennel area and the shed.   

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Darryl Cohen - Former Assistant District Attorney (Fulton County, Georgia) Former Assistant State Attorney (Florida), Defense Attorney, Cohen, Cooper, Estep, & Allen, LLC, CCEAlaw.com, Facebook: "Darryl B Cohen", Twitter: @DarrylBCohen
• Robert Crispin - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division, Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator, “Crispin Special Investigations” CrispinInvestigations.com, Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc.
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, GA, ColdCaseCrimes.org, @ColdCaseTips   Host of new podcast: Zone 7-
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com
• Kelly Skehen - Fox Nation Senior Producer 

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Treasurer steals thousand from high school band boosters. Tesla damaged by neighbor.  City councilman tries to run from police during traffic stop. 

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Prosecutors brought rebuttal witnesses to the stand today.  Murdaugh’s former law partner Ronnie Crosby was called back as well as pathologist Dr. Ellen Reimer.  Retired Hampton County Sheriff TC Smalls took to the stand to testify that he never once spoke to Alex Murdaugh about installing blue lights in his vehicle. 

We also learned today that the jury will visit Mozelle on Wednesday. 

One interesting note was the possibility of juror misconduct. So far no information has  been releases. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Eric Bland - Attorney for Gloria Satterfield’s sons- Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law, Twitter: @TheEricBland, blandrichter.com 
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host of YouTube channel- ‘The Interview Room’, ColdCaseFoundation.org 
• Dr. Laura Pettler - Forensic criminologist specializing in staged murder, expert in statement analysis, Owner, Laura Pettler & Associates Death Investigations, inventor of The Kaleidoscope shooting Reconstruction and Bloodstain Reconstruction System used worldwide, Author: “Crime Scene Staging Dynamics in Homicide Cases”, Host of The Murder Room Podcast, LauraPettler.com, was the OzTeam Forensic Criminologist for the Emmy-Winning Dr. Oz Show,Twitter: @DrLauraPettler
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com 
• Matt Harris - Former reporter WSOC TV, Radio Show Host, and Podcaster “The Murduagh Family Murders: Impact of Influence”. Facebook: “MurdaughPodcast”

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Alex Murdaugh admitted to jurors that he has been using opioid drugs for more than twenty years.

At times, he said, he was spending as much as $50,000 a week on drugs. Murdaugh said his addiction began with a college football injury which lead to multiple surgeries and prescription pain medication. 

Murdaugh said that he soon became dependent. The accused killer also told the jurors that he had tried to get help several times but relapsed each time. Murdaugh said it was his addiction that led him to steal from the law firm, clients and his own family.

Murdaugh also said it was his addiction and paranoia that impelled him to lie about his whereabouts on the night of the murder. 

Nancy Grace talks with addiction expert Dr. William Morrone, Author of “American Narcan,"  about how the opiates could have affected Murdaugh's actions. 

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3rd time's the charm to catch this armed robber. Woman poisons look-a-like friend for her identity.

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Bombshells in the Murdaugh courtroom today as the defense asked for the jury to be taken to Mozelle.  

Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian said he wants the jury to see the family's rural hunting lodge, so before jurors move to deliberations, they will be allowed to walk through the crime scene.  

Also today a defense witness seemed to contradict another defense witness who claimed the shooter was around 5'2".   Today's expert testified that the shooter would be taller than Maggie or Paul Murdaugh. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Mark Peper - Criminal Defense Attorney: The Peper Law Firm; Twitter: @PeperLawFirm
• Dan Corsentino - Former Police Chief, Former Sheriff, served on US Homeland Security Senior Advisory Board, Private Investigator 
• Dr. Heidi Sievers - Founder- Sievers Forensics; Bloodstain pattern analyst and lead consultant; Author: "The $#*+ You Can't Make Up: Dark humor and Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms;"Twitter:@thebloodstaindr,
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant 
• Kelly Skehen - Fox Nation Senior Producer 

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Mr. and Mrs. Smith sell drugs now. Cops recognize this thief immediately.

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Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty in the death of 7-year-old Athena Strand. The 7-year-old was taken from her family home by a FedEx delivery driver and was dead within an hour of her abduction.  Authorities say a contract FedEx driver who was delivering a package to Strand’s home kidnapped the girl.   

Investigators say Strand got off a bus around 4:15 p.m. and was missing from the residence at some point before 5:15 p.m. after an argument with her stepmother.  An hour-long search ensued, but when Strand could not be found, 911 was called. 

Dozens of law enforcement and hundreds of volunteers joined the search effort. Police received a tip about the FedEx Driver Tanner Horner. When approached by police, Horner confessed. Police have not said whether Strand was sexually assaulted.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor; Author of “Red Flags” and NEW “Why Bad Looks Good: Biblical Wisdom to Make Smart Choices in Life, Love, and Friendship;" 'Today with Dr. Wendy' on KCBQ in San Diego; Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD
• Scott A. Johnson - Forensic Psychologist (Minnesota), 32 years specializing in addressing sexual predators; Author: "When “I Love You” Turns Violent" and "Physical Abusers & Sexual Offenders"
• Dr. Kendall Crowns – Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth) & Lecturer: University of Texas and Texas A&M; Affiliated Faculty: University of Texas Medical Branch
• Robert Crispin - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division; Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator, “Crispin Special Investigations;" Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc.
• Alexis Terezchuck - Crimeonline.com investigative reporter

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We revisit the Murdaugh trial in which South Carolina lawyer, Alex Murdaugh, is currently facing trial for the murder of his wife Maggie, and his son Paul. As the trial continues, we are learning more information about the nature of the crimes and how exactly they played out.

In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and special guest co-host  Dave Mack discuss the specifics of both Paul and Maggie’s injuries, why the prosecution uses diagrams vs. photographs when showing evidence in court, whether Paul had any defensive wounds, and much more.

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Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

1:18 - Background and overview of the case

2:35 - Using diagrams in court vs. photographs

6:05 - Paul Murdaugh’s injuries 

11:15 - The second shot to Paul Murdaugh’s head

14:50 - Paul’s face left intact

19:25 - Were there any type of defensive wounds on Paul?

20:30 - Maggie Murdaugh’s injuries

23:30 - Stippling around Maggie’s wounds

26:00 - Shot to the abdomen 

29:00 - Was this overkill?

31:00 - Wrap up and outro

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Alex Murdaugh's testimony at times seems more like a circus than a courtroom with talk of dogs, and chickens. Murdaugh first related at length how he removed a chicken from his dog's month and the timing of it at the kennel.  Then under cross-examination, the accused killer went over the activities at the kennel again, in exactly detail.  Both the defense and prosecution look to use this testimony. One side saying the information proves Alex Murdaugh could not be a killer, the other side saying the testimony shows he lied. 

Murdaugh has repeatedly admitted that he stole money from clients and loved ones. He also admitted that he lied to police. So the question now is, can a jury believe that Murdaugh is now telling the truth when he says that he did not kill his wife and son. 

Nancy Grace and Sheryl McCollum, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, look at the possibilities. 

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Alex Murdaugh's cross-examination continued today with the disgraced attorney admitting that he had lied many times. Not only had he lied to investigators and clients but also his loved ones.

Still, he insisted that he was telling the truth about his innocence.

Murdaugh's testimony ended today and Dick Harpootlian, one of Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers, says more witnesses will be called on Monday. The prosecution could call two rebuttal witnesses after that. It's possible the case may be in the jury’s hands by mid-week. 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Ronnie Richter - Attorney for the Satterfield family and other victims of Alex Murdaugh; Partner at Bland Richter Law Firm; Twitter: @BlandRichterSC  
• Jeff Gentry - Forensics-Crime Scene Investigator, Certified bloodstain pattern analyst and death investigator, fmr. toxicology lab analyst; Author: “A Visual Guide to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis for Death and Crime Scene Investigators;” TikTok: @jeffreygentryBPA, Facebook: Jeff Gentry Bloodstain Pattern Analyst
• Susan Constantine - Body Language Expert that specializes in deception and detection; President of the Human Behavior Academy; Author: "How to Spot a Liar in 7 Seconds or Less"  
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
• Anne Emerson -Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC); Host of Award-Winning Podcast: “Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery; Twitter: @AnneTEmerson

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Star student killed on ride home from school event. Drunk driver literally runs into cops.

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Alex Murdaugh took the stand today in his own defense. The accused killer stated emphatically that he did not shoot his wife and son. Murdaugh did admit, however, that he lied to police. He said his opioid addiction made him paranoid of police. 

The disgraced attorney repeatedly admitted to a state cross-examine that he stole from clients and was remorseful 

Murdaugh's testimony continues on Friday. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Eric Bland - Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law; Twitter: @TheEricBland
• Dr. Angela Arnold -Psychiatrist, Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women; Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University; Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital, and Voted My Buckhead’s Best Psychiatric Practice of 2022
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, and Host of YouTube channel- ‘The Interview Room’
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
• Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC), and Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;” Twitter: @AnneTEmerson 

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Attempted thief runs from victim. Polygraph test reveals disturbing details on potential employee. 

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Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger is gaining sympathy online.  There are a handfull of social media groups which support the accused killer, saying he is not guilty. Nancy Grace and attorney Dale Carson look at the participation. 

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Alex Murdaugh could take the stand in his own defense on Thursday. 

New reports speculated on whether the accused killer will take the stand. The defense attorneys laid the groundwork, asking the judge about the range of questions Murdaugh could be asked on cross-examine, and whether Murdaugh would be able to take his Fifth Amendment right against incriminating himself.

Judge Clifton Newman said any ruling would be made as they happened, not before the testimony. 

Also in court today, Murdaugh's former friend and law partner testified about going to Moselle after hearing about the murders. Mark Ball said he was angry and mortified after hearing an officer say, "we have all we need," referring to evidence of Ball finding a baseball size chunk of Paul Murdaugh's skull still lying on the kennel floor. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Ted Williams - Defense Attorney, Former Washington DC Police Detective, and Fox News Contributor; Starred in the nationally-televised show, ‘Power of Attorney"
• Irv Brandt  - Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch, Chief Inspector, and DOJ Office of International Affairs; US Embassy Kingston, Jamaica; Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE AVAILBLE ON AMAZON, ALSO "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor
• Chris Painton - Forensic Firearms Consultant for the Stria Consulting Group, and President of the Stockwell Consulting Corp.; Retired NYPD Detective
• Dr. Michelle DuPre (Columbia, SC) -  Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant
• Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC); Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;" Twitter: @AnneTEmerson 

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A fight at McDonalds turns deadly. Teacher takes an illegal route to try to get a day off.

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Alex Murdaugh's defense team began their day in court by calling Buster Murdaugh to the stand. He insisted that his father was “heartbroken” and “destroyed” after finding the bodies of his wife and son.

The disgraced lawyer seemed to wipe away tears as his son said, “He asked me if I was sitting down … he sounded odd and then he told me that my mom and brother had been shot.”  

We also learned in testimony that just after discovering the bodies, Murdaugh searched online for a popular South Carolina restaurant. His phone records show a search for  ‘Whaley’s Edisto’ in Safari browser” at 10:40 p.m. This timeline shows Murdaugh was still at the crime scene just  15 minutes after the first cop arrived. The restaurant he searched is one of the oldest in Edisto — where the Murdaughs’ main house is located.  

Later in the testimony, a forensic expert testified that Alex Murdaugh was too tall to be the shooter.  

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Joshua Ritter - Criminal defense attorney, partner at El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers, former Los Angeles County deputy district attorney, Twitter @joshuaritteresq, 
• Chris McDonough -Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective; Host of YouTube channel- ‘The Interview Room’
• Dr. Heidi Sievers -Founder- Sievers Forensics; Bloodstain pattern Analyst/Lead Consultant; Author: 'The $#*+ You Can't Make Up: Dark humor and Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms;' Twitter:@thebloodstaindr
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: 'Homicide Investigation Field Guide' & 'Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;' Forensic Consultant 
• Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC); Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: 'Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;' Twitter: @AnneTEmerson 

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Substitute teacher goads students into fighting. Scammers target elderly victims for identity theft.

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It's been three years since Keeslyn Roberts went missing.  She was last known to be at the Flying J truck stop in Resaca, Georgia. Police found her car backed into a space in the parking lot. Her keys, bookbag, and money were inside.

If you have any information on Keeslyn's disappearance, you can call the GBI at 706-624-1424, the Murray County Sheriff's Office at 706-624-1424 or the Roberts' private investigator at 423-413-6848.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Eric Roberts - Father of Keeslyn; Facebook: @FindingKeeslyn 
• James Shelnutt - 27 years Atlanta Metro Area Major Case Detective, Former S.W.A.T. officer, Attorney (Gadsden, AL), The Shelnutt Law Firm, P.C.; Twitter: @ShelnuttLawFirm 
• Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Atlanta GA.; Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women; Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University; Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital, Voted My Buckhead’s Best Psychiatric Practice of 2022
• Chris Byers - Former Police Chief Johns Creek Georgia, 25 years as Police Officer, now Private Investigator and Polygraph Examiner with Lancaster Information Services in Atlanta
• Liam Collins- Reporter for Local 3 News; Twitter:@LiamLocal3 

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Coffee hut is front for owner's sexual escapades. Woman escapes boyfriend holding her hostage. 

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On May 9th, 2021, in St. John’s County, Florida, 13 year old Tristyn Bailey goes missing. She was last seen by her sister just after midnight and is reported missing that morning by her family. The police and community begin searching for her that same day and at 6 p.m. that night her body is found by a neighbor in a remote area in the woods. She had been stabbed more than 100 times. 

In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and special guest co-host  Dave Mack discuss the timeline of this case, how police track and identify suspects using surveillance footage, the different kinds of stab wounds, the importance of taking photographs of potential suspects, and more. 

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0:00 - Intro

1:32 - Background and overview of case

3:40 - Thrill killing

6:20 - The timeline 

8:50 - How can investigators get blood out of something that’s already been washed?

13:30 - How do police identify and track a suspect from footage used for evidence?

16:00 - Mother’s day and siblings not finding Tristyn in her bedroom

17:40 - Different kinds of stab wounds

23:00 - Presenting medical evidence in court and defensive vs. non-defensive wounds

26:10 - Tristyn attempting to fight off the killer

27:20 - Importance of taking photographs of potential suspects and all parts of their body

30:40 - Aiden Fucci

32:50 - Aspects of premeditation and Fucci’s mother’s awareness of the crime

34:50 - Fucci pleading not guilty, his story constantly changing, and then finally pleading guilty

36:30 - Wrap-up and outro

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Attorneys for Joseph Petito and Nichole Schmidt are suing Brian Laundrie's family and their lawyer for emotional stress. The parents of Gabby Petito allege the Laundries knew weeks before search teams recovered the 22-year-old's remains, that the girl was dead.  According to court documents a letter written by Roberta Laundrie, allegedly contains an offer from Roberta Laundrie to lend her son a shovel to bury a body.   A judge has not yet ordered its release.  

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor, author “Red Flags” www.wendypatrickphd.com 'Today with Dr. Wendy' on KCBQ in San Diego, Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD
• Caryn Stark - NYC Psychologist, www.carynstark.com, Twitter: @carynpsych, Facebook: "Caryn Stark" 
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org, Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"
• Laura Ingle - Senior Correspondent, Fox News Channel, Twitter: @lauraingle, Instagram: @lauraingletv

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Lori Vallow-Daybell and her attorney have been turned down yet again by a judge who denied their bid to have the murder case against the so-called cult mom thrown out. A trial date has been set for  April 3.  Vallow-Daybell has asked to be able to meet with her husband in order to plan strategies. That, likewise, was denied. 

Meanwhile in Chad Daybell's camp, his attorneys have tried to get the case against the couple, separated. Currently,  Chad and Lori Daybell will be tried together. This begs the question: Is there trouble in paradise?   Nate Eaton with East Idaho News joins Nancy Grace to discuss the latest.

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After 61 witnesses, prosecutors in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial have rested their case.

Once the long holiday weekend is over, the defense will continue to call its witnesses. Murdaugh's attorneys called two witnesses after the lunch break. Attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin say they expect their case to take about a week. 

Key testimony today before the prosecution rested included new phone data information, including the fact that Alex Murdaugh called 911 roughly 14 seconds after allegedly discovering his wife and son's bodies.   

The data also showed Maggie Murdaugh's phone moving at the same time as her husband's vehicle. The data indicated that Murdaugh's vehicle sped up quickly, and away from the location where Maggie Murdaugh's phone was found. 

Prosecutors can then put on a rebuttal case. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Dale Carson - High Profile Criminal Defense Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent, Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County), Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself;" Twitter: @DaleCarsonLaw 
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, GA.; Twitter: @ColdCaseTips; Podcast Host: "Zone 7"
• Dr. William Morrone - Opioid Expert and Author: “American Narcan: Naloxone & Heroin-Fentanyl Associated Mortality”
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
•  Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC); Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;" Twitter: @AnneTEmerson

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Armed robbery suspect sentenced. Nursing home prematurely declares a death. 

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The lawyer for Gabby Petito's family says Roberta Laundrie offered to help her son,Brian, bury a body. According to a lawsuit, Laundrie wrote to her son, making the offer with a note. Written on the outside envelope was the words, BURN AFTER READING. 

As the lawsuit head for court, lets listen to the words that Brian Laundrie wrote in the notebook, that was found at his campsite. 

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Jurors learned today that Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were shot at close range. Dr. Kenneth Kinsey testified about the graphic wounds the pair sustained.  Kensey said the first shot didn't kill Paul.

In fact, Paul stood for a moment and began moving toward his killer, before he was hit with the second fatal shot. Kensey told jurors that the blood pattern proved this. 

Judge Clifton Newman also reversed his decision about allowing testimony on Murdaugh's alleged botched suicide plot. Judge Clifton Newman initially announced he would prohibit jurors from hearing evidence about Alex’s alleged botched attempt, but will now allow it after the defense opened the door with questions about Murdaugh's drug abuse and drug contacts. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Ronnie Richter - Attorney for the Satterfield family and other victims of Alex Murdaugh; Partner, Bland Richter Law Firm; Twitter: @BlandRichterSC
• Sheryl McCollum  - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, Ga.; Twitter @ColdCaseTips; Host of "Zone 7" podcast
• Jeff Gentry - Forensics-Crime Scene Investigator and certified bloodstain pattern analyst and death investigator; fmr. toxicology lab analyst; Author: A Visual Guide to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis for Death and Crime Scene Investigators; TikTok: @jeffreygentryBPA, Facebook: Jeff Gentry Bloodstain Pattern Analyst
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
• Nicholas Reagan -  Anchor/Reporter with Live 5 News; Twiter: @NickReaganLive5; Instagram: Nick Reagan News

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Bar fight leads to serious charges for two. A man runs over a woman in a parking lot and continues to attack.

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Another bombshell in the courtroom today as Judge Clifton Newman ruled that testimony regarding Alex Murdaugh's alleged roadside shooting. September 2021,  Murdaugh claimed he asked another man to shoot him so his surviving son could obtain millions in life insurance. 

Judge Newman ruled that the roadside shooting would be a “bridge too far” and “does not meet the logical relevancy test.” 

In testimony today, the jury in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial saw more footage of Alex Murdaugh's interviews with state investigators. SLED agent Lt. David Owen testified about his question in of Murdaugh. Owen said at the time Murdaugh was  “the only known suspect” in the case. The footage shows Murdaugh being confronted with inconsistencies in his statements: specifically that Murdaugh claimed he ate dinner with his family, took a nap, and then drove to his mother's. He said he discovered the bodies when he returned. 

Regarding the video taken by his son, Murdaugh denies that it is his voice in the video.  Murdaugh tells Owens that at 9 p.m. he was not at the kennels. The fact that Murdaugh had changed clothes was also brought up.  

Maggie Murdaugh's sister testified that Alex never seems scared while everyone else was. She also testified that her sister thought Murdaugh had an affair 15 years ago. 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Mark Tate - Trial Attorney- The Tate Law Group
• Dr. Angela Arnold -Psychiatrist and Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women; Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University  
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective and Host of YouTube channel- ‘The Interview Room’
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
• Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC), Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;” Twitter: @AnneTEmerson  

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The owner of a stolen car kills 12-year-old thief. State representative attacked in her apartment building.

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Puddles of water became the focus of cross-examination today of the man who took care of Alex Murdaugh’s dogs. Dale Davis testified that puddles of water were not where they should have been when police responded to the murders. Dale Davis said that when he left the afternoon of the murders,  that water hose that he meticulously hung up  was on the ground in a video reportedly taken by Paul Murdaugh.  

Roger Dale Davis Jr., cleaned the Murdaugh’s dog kennels twice daily.  His routine involved hosing down the kennels with a hose.  Davis would them roll up the hose oto keep it from breaking or kinking and then hang it outside.  

In the video, Davis pointed out, the hose had pressure on it, indicating that it had been used, and it was kinked. 

Under cross-examination, Davis acknowledged not everyone was as careful as he was with the hose.     

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Ted Williams - Defense Attorney, Former Washington DC Police Detective, Fox News Contributor, Starred in the nationally televised show, ‘Power of Attorney’
• Irv Brandt -Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch, Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; US Embassy Kingston, Jamaica, Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE AVAILBLE ON AMAZON, ALSO "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com  
• Dr. Kristen Mittelman - Chief Development Officer, Othram Inc., Othram.com, DNAsolves.com, Twitter: @OthramTech
• Katie Kamin - Breaking News Anchor / Investigative Reporter, Live 5 News (Charleston, SC), Twitter: @KatieKaminTV, Facebook: "Katie Kamin TV"

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New information released on the phone movement and car movements surrounding Alex Murdaugh's whereabouts the night Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were killed. Listen to the timeline. 

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Alleged drug dealer guns down child. Police have to chase down a bus.

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New bombshells arrive in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial.

Today, a DNA expert told jurors where DNA was found related to the crime scene. Everything from weapons to the clothes Alex Murdaugh was found wearing the night of the murders was discussed.

One notable revelation is that blood was found on the steering wheel of Alex Murdaugh's Chevy suburban. 

Also shown today was the body cam footage from the night police responded to Murdaugh's 911 call.  

Joining Nancy Grace:

• Dale Carson - High Profile Criminal Defense Attorney (Jacksonville); Former FBI Agent; Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County) Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself; Twitter: @DaleCarsonLaw  
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host of YouTube channel, "The Interview Room"
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
• Giovanni Masucci -Senior Digital Forensic Examiner - Over 35 years of combined professional experience in Political and Governmental Affairs; Physical & IT Security, Technology, Consulting, and Investigations
• Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC), Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;" Twitter: @AnneTEmerson  

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Grandmother beats child to death. Self-proclaimed "cop killer" exchanges gunfire twice in one night.

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Ana Walshe, a property manager for Tishman Speyer, goes missing January 1, 2023. She is reported missing by her employer and by her husband Brian Walshe. Her husband is arrested on January 8th and charged with misleading the police investigation. Police then obtained a search warrant to the couple’s home where in the basement they find a damaged and bloody knife.

In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and Jackie Howard discuss the timeline of Ana’s disappearance, the bloody knife found in the basement, the logistics of dismembering a body, looking at suspects deviating from their behavior, and much more.

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0:00 - Intro

1:18 - Background and overview of the case

2:45 - The disappearance timeline

4:20 - Bloody knife in the basement

7:20 -  Evidence found from blood

10:40 - The husband and tracking his moves

14:20 - Hacksaw

15:20 - Dismembering a body

18:45 - Determining the search radius for a missing body

23:00 - Suspects deviating from their regular behaviors

26:20 - Investigators relying on intuition

28:20 - Death threats

29:45 - Outro

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Texas mom Heidi Broussard and her newborn baby vanish without a trace after she drops her oldest child at a book fair. Her fiancé says all her belongings, aside from her cellphone, were left behind in their Austin apartment.  

Magen Fieramusca, 37,  Broussard's lifelong friend was arrested when Broussard’s body was discovered in a vehicle at Fieramusca’s residence. The baby was found, unharmed, inside.  Frieramusca now sentenced to 55 years in prison after pleading guilty.  

Joining Nancy Grace to discuss the case:

• Bruce Johnson: Owner of ISP Investigations, Retired Master Sgt Region One Crime Scene Commander, Chicago Metro Area
• Dr. Debbie Joffe-Ellis: Psychologist, Adjunct Professor at Columbia University
• Karen Smith: Forensics Expert, Bare Bones Consulting 
• Melanie Barden: KEYE CBS Austin Reporter

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A housekeeper for Alex Murdaugh testified today that the day after the double murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh, that she was asked by Alex Murdaugh to clean the house.  

Blanca Simpson revealed that when she went to the house several “very unusual” things stood out to her. They included food pots being in the fridge instead of left out for her to clean and Maggie Murdaugh's pajamas and underwear stacked neatly in the doorway of the laundry room.

Simpson said first that Maggie Murdaugh did not wear underwear with her pajamas and she also usually left pots and pans out for Simpson to clean.

Simpson then dropped a bombshell. She said when she went into the shower she noticed a small puddle of water, a tower,l and a pair of khaki pants which she washed.   

Ms. Simpson says she has never seen those khakis or the seafoam-colored shirt Murdaugh was wearing the night of the murders, or his house shoes ever again after that day.

Joining Nancy Grace today:  

• Eric Bland - Attorney for Gloria Satterfield’s sons- Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law; Twitter: @TheEricBland
• Dr. Bethany Marshall – Psychoanalyst; Netflix show: 'Bling Empire;' Twitter: @DrBethanyLive 
• Bill Daly - Former FBI Investigator and Forensic Photography; Security Expert
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: 'Homicide Investigation Field Guide' & 'Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;' Forensic Consultant
• Kelly Skehen - Fox Nation Senior Producer 

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A man dies after trying to buy a car online. The seller tries to steal the purchase money.

Drug dealers targets school student with fake pills laced with fentanyl. Three teens die.

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After very technical testimony on the movements of Alex Murdaugh's car, his best friend took the stand explaining to the jury about finding out about Murdaugh stealing money. Chris Wilson also testified about how he found out about the double murder. Wilson said he never realized Murdaugh had a drug problem. Murdaugh could be seen crying during the testimony. 

Later in the day, the son of the late Murdaugh housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield, took the the stand to explain how his family was swindled out of millions by Alex Murdaugh. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Joshua Ritter - Criminal defense attorney, partner at Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP, former Los Angeles County deputy district attorney, Twitter @joshuaritteresq, joshuaritter.com
• Mike King - Former Police Commander, Host of ProfilingEvil on YouTube, Author: "Deceived, An Investigative Memoir of the Zion Society Cult”, www.ProfilingEvil.com, Instagram/Twitter: @Profiling Evil
• Brian Darr - Senior Forensic Engineer & Tire Expert- U.S. Forensic, TireExpert.com
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com 
• Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC), Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery,” Twitter: @AnneTEmerson 

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Disgruntled land owner shoots at neighboring equestrian camp. Parolee refuses to stop for police, leading a chase that ends in a deadly crash.

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A bomb threat halted testimony today in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial. The courthouse was evacuated. Testimony resumed at 2:30 p.m. and ended early at 4:30 p.m.  Court resumes tomorrow morning. 

During the two hours of afternoon testimony,  FBI electronics engineer Dwight Falkofske discussed his analysis of the computer data on Murdaugh's 2021 Chevrolet Suburban.  Every time Murdaugh put his car in park on the night of the murders, it was recorded.  

The data appeared to suggest that Alex had only visited his mother for about 20 minutes that night. That is shorter than the amount of time Murdaugh told investigators.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Ted Williams - Defense Attorney, Former Washington DC Police Detective, and Fox News Contributor; Starred in the nationally televised show, ‘Power of Attorney'
• Dr. Bethany Marshall – Psychoanalyst; Netflix show: 'Bling Empire;' Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  
• Irv Brandt - Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch, Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; US Embassy Kingston, Jamaica; Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE," AVAILABLE ON AMAZON IN JANUARY; ALSO "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World;" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant

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Arizona Highway Patrol officer terrorizes women during traffic stops. Basketball fan attacks several juvenile players.

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Jurors in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial finally heard from the CFO of the law firm where Murdaugh was a partner. 

Jeanne Seckinger told the jury that she had a tense meeting with the lawyer over settlement money that the law firm had collected, which was missing.  That total amount was more than $2.8 million. In less than  12 hours, Murdaugh's wife and son were fatally shot.   

Also on the stand today, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Forensic scientist Megan Fletcher discussed the gunshot residue she found on Alex Murdaugh’s blue, tarp-like raincoat.

The raincoat was found on the third of his mother's home about a week after the murders. Residue was found on the outside and inside of the jacket. 

Testimony was also given on tests run on Murdaugh's shoes. 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Mark Tate - Trial Attorney- The Tate Law Group
• Leonard Romero -Forensic Firearms Examiner/ballistics Expert 
• Christina Marinakis - Psych. D., J.D.  Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisor, 
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
• Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC); Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;” Twitter: @AnneTEmerson 

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Driver hits bicyclist, stabs him dead. Purdue professor busted on drugs, soliciting.

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Bombshells in the courtroom today as the judge in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial rules that the state may present evidence of the now-disbarred South Carolina attorney’s alleged financial crimes.

The prosecution contends that the fact that these crimes were about to be revealed provided Murdaugh with a motive for murder.   

Also heard in court today was testimony surrounding the "blue tarp" found on the second floor of  Alex Murdaugh's mother's home. That blue tarp, under testing, showed gun residue.

 According to Shelly Smith, a caregiver for Murdaugh's mother, Alex came by one week after the murders carrying a balled-up blue tarp. It appeared to have something inside it. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Eric Bland - Attorney for Gloria Satterfield’s sons; Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law; Twitter: @TheEricBland
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, and Host of the YouTube channel, ‘The Interview Room'
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
• Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter at WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC); Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;" Twitter: @AnneTEmerson  

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Stalker accused of murdering his target. Man shoots two teenagers during a car crash.

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On the evening of February 16th, 2022 Jared Bridegan is dropping off his daughter at his ex-wife’s home. On the drive over he has to stop because there’s a tire in the middle of the road and he cannot go around it. He steps out of the car to go and move it whereupon he is shot multiple times. Henry Tenon has been charged with Bridegan’s murder. His only known connection to Bridegan is that he is a former tenant of a property owned by Bridegan’s ex-wifes current husband.

In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and Jackie Howard discuss the longevity and complexity of this case, the logistics of the shooting itself, the charges against the suspect, the evidence found from the tire and shell casings, and much more.

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Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

1:18 - Background and overview of the case

3:25 - The logistics of the shooting

6:25 - Charges against the suspect

10:00 - Tenon’s truck 

11:15 - Evidence from the tire

13:15 - Car rims and fingerprints

15:40 - Planning and pre-meditation

20:20 - The choke point and Florida climate 

24:55 - Shell casings

30:15 - Video surveillance and tracking down the owner of the blue truck

32:45 - The longevity and complexity of this case

35:00 - Outro

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Fake German heiress, Anna Sorokin conned her way into Manhattan society. Posing as Anna Delvey, a German heiress, she swindled banks, hotels, and friends out of more than $200,000 dollars. She forged checks to get money from banks and charmed people into paying for extravagant meals, and travel.

Sorokin was convicted on a handful of grand larceny and theft of services charges. After serving her time, the 31-year-old released from prison, now, fighting being deported, but again Sorokin falls on her feet. First,  she landed a deal with Netflix for the rights to her life story, then began selling her artwork and now,  Sorokin is getting a reality show 

Delvey’s Dinner Club will follow the want-to-be socialite as she hosts “celebrities, moguls and glitterati” in her apartment.  

 Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor, author “Red Flags” www.wendypatrickphd.com 'Today with Dr. Wendy' on KCBQ in San Diego, Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD
• Dr. Donna Rockwell - Clinicial Psychologist (Michgan/New York) Specializes in Celebrity Mental Health, Adjunct Faculty: Saybrook University: College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences, DonnaRockwell.com, CEO/Founder: “Already Famous with Dr. Donna"
• Jim Ellis - Certified Fraud Examiner, Former FBI Agent (29 years), JKE Texas Private Investigator, JKETexas.com
• Rebecca Rosenberg - Fox News Digital Crime Reporter, Author: "At Any Cost", RebeccaFayeRosenberg.com, Twitter: @ReRosenberg

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Both emotional and technical testimony today in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial.

The day started with Alex Murdaugh's defense lawyer grilling ballistics expert Paul Greer  Greer testified older shell casings found on the Murdaugh's estate and those found near Maggie Murdaugh's body were shot by the same weapon. 

Defense lawyer Jim Griffin Greer challenged the testimony on the accuracy and creditability of what he called the "subjective" techniques used in firearms examinations.

Alex Murdaugh's former best friend, Chris Wilson, shed tears as he recounted how Alex Murdaugh asked for money as allegations of financial crimes came to light. Wilson also testified that Murdaugh admitted to opioid addiction.  

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Dale Carson - High Profile Criminal Defense Attorney, Former FBI Agent, Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County), Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself, DaleCarsonLaw.com, Twitter: @DaleCarsonLaw
• Sheryl McCollum - Director and founder Cold Case Investigative Research Institute  ColdCaseCrimes.org, Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
• Irv Brandt - Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch, Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; US Embassy Kingston, Jamaica, Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE AVAILBLE ON AMAZON IN JANUARY, ALSO "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com  
• Kelly Skehen -  Fox Nation Senior Producer 

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Armed Robber barricades himself from police. Woman tries to sneak drugs to an inmate.

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The chief financial officer of Alex Murdaugh’s former law firm took the stand today, testifying that she confronted Alex about missing money the same day his wife and son were killed. 

Jeanne Seckinger told the court that she and Alex discussed structured settlements regarding the boat crash involving Paul. Alex reportedly sent those funds to Forge Consulting and was putting money in his wife’s name. Alex allegedly said he was sending the money to Forge as a favor to a friend, Michael Gunn, who was a top employee there.

In February 2019, Paul reportedly crashed his boat into Archer’s Creek Bridge killing Mallory Beach. The teen was ejected from the boat; five other people aboard were injured. Paul was charged with felony boating under the influence. 

Also, did Alex Murdaugh change clothes before police arrived at Maggie and Paul Murdaugh's murder scene? Paul Murdaugh's video shows his father in long pants and a colored shirt. The video of Murdaugh's statement with police shows him in shorts and a white t-shirt. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Aimee Zmroczek - Attorney for Curtis “Cousin Eddie” Smith; Twitter: @azmroczek
• Robert Crispin - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice; DEA and Miami Field Division; Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; “Crispin Special Investigations;" Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc. 
•   Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department: Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
• Kelly Skehen- Fox Nation Senior Producer 

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Woman finds a carjacker sitting in her car at a gas station. 

A good Samaritan stops to help a woman with a flat tire, then both the woman and the good guy get pinned between the cars after being hit by a drunk driver.  

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Cell phone video again was the focus of testimony today in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial.  Prosecutors played a video reportedly taken by Murdaugh’s 22-year-old son Paul just minutes before he and his mother, Maggie, were killed.  

In the video that is just under a minute long, three voices can be heard, Maggie Murdaugh and Paul, and one other. Prosecutors believe the third voice is Alex Murdaugh.  Paul Murdaugh was trying to take a video of one of the dogs he was caring for. The dog's tail had a condition and Paul had been texting with a friend.  

The timestamp on the video is  8:44 p.m., June 7, 2021.   

Joining Nancy Grace:

• Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor, author: "Why Bad Looks Good", and author of ‘Red Flags”, wendypatrickphd.com, ‘Today with Dr Wendy’ on KCBQ in San Diego, Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD
• Robert Crispin - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division, Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator, “Crispin Special Investigations” CrispinInvestigations.com, Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc.
• Giovanni Masucci -Senior Digital Forensic Examiner - Over 35 years of combined professional experience in Political and Governmental Affairs, Physical & IT Security, Technology, Consulting, Investigations. North Carolina 
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com 
• Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC), Host of Award-Winning Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery,” Twitter: @AnneTEmerson 

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Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, in the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. "Rust" star and producer Alex Baldwin has also been charged.  

The 25-year-old was in charge of firearms on the set and the gun that killed Hutchins was one of three "set up" by Gutierrez-Reed and left on a cart for film use. 

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"Rust" star and producer Alex Baldwin been charged with involuntary manslaughter, alongside the armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, in the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.  

Hutchins died when a bullet discharged from the gun being used during a scene rehearsal.  Baldwin was pointing the gun at the camera. Hutchins was seated just behind the camera.

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Kidnapper treats victim like they're on a date. Man caught selling drugs to students.

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Five words are a major focus at Alex Murdaugh's murder trial.

During a recorded conversation with investigators three days after the killings, the police body cam footage shows Murdaugh saying, “It’s just so bad. I did him so bad." He’s such a good boy, too.”

Many are claiming this is a possible slip-up, a statement of guilt in the death of his son. Defense attorneys however pushed a SLED agent to say that it was possible that Murdaugh said "they" not "I," but the agent did not waver from his original assessment.

Prosecutors went through the bullet evidence in detail looking at each casing, giving its caliber and recovery location. 

Also discussed in court today were phone records of the victims and how they were tied to the timelines of their deaths.  

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor; Author: "Why Bad Looks Good" and "Red Flags;" Host: "Today with Dr. Wendy" on KCBQ in San Diego; Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD
• Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist; Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women; Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital 
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder; Twitter: @ColdCaseTips 
• Leonard Romero - Forensic Firearms Examiner/Ballistics Expert
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective with Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com 
• Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC); Host of Award-Winning Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;" Twitter: @AnneTEmerson

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Thief's charges upgraded to murder. Parolee goes on a crime spree.

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SLED Special Agent Jeff Croft took the stand today in Alex Murdaugh's trial, testifying on several matters related to the night Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were murdered. 

Croft told the jury that he interviewed Paul Murdaugh's good friend, Rogan Gibson,  about the phone exchanges between himself and Paul, minutes before Paul was shot to death. Paul was caring for Gibson's dog, and they were discussing a possible problem with his tail. Croft testified that after Paul Murdaugh did not respond to a text, Gibson texted Maggie Murdaug, asking her to pass on a message to Paul to call Gibson. 

Croft also testified that he entered the main residence of the Murdaugh's hunting property the day after the murders.  Croft explains to jurors what they were seeing in body camera footage.  He described how he arrived at the property and found spent .300 Blackout shell casings outside the exterior door of the gunroom. Prosecutors say they matched the casings found near Maggie Murdaugh's body.

Croft testified he was also looking for a 12 gauge shotgun as 12 gauge shell casings were found near Paul's body.  There was not a gun found in the gun cabinet.  Earlier in the day, defense attorney Dick Harpootlian was examining a crime scene tech of the trajectory angle of the bullets that killed Maggie and Paul Murdaugh suggested the possibility if not likelihood of two shooters.  

SLED special agent Jeff Croft is the 10th witness so far.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Eric Bland - Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law; Twitter: @TheEricBland; Attorney for Gloria Satterfield's family
• Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist & Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women; Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University; Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital
• Robert W. Crispin - Robert Crispin - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice & DEA and Miami Field Division; Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; “Crispin Special Investigations;" Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc 
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide" Consultant
• Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC), Host of Award-Winning Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery,” Twitter: @AnneTEmerson 

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Renter abuses family's children. Armed robbery suspects choose an odd hiding spot. 

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61-year-old ex con Henry Tenon has been arrested and charged in the death of Jared Bridegan. Tennon has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder, accessory after the fact to a capital felony, child abuse and second-degree murder. The child abuse charge comes as Bridegan's 2-year-daughter is in the car when he was shot.  The conspiracy charge means more arrests are expected, but the documents related to the arrest are sealed. An investigation shows that Tennon once lived in a home owned by ex-wife Shanna Gardner-Fernandez's new husband Mario Fernandez. 

The night the 33-year-old Microsoft executive was shot, he drops his twins off at the home of his ex-wife, Shanna Gardner-Fernandez. Bridegan is with his 2-year-daughter as he drives home. On their way home, Bridegan stops to remove a tire from the middle of the road. There's no room to drive around it.

That's when the Microsoft executive is shot and killed by an unknown assailant. The little girl, Bexley, is reportedly in the car for several minutes as her father dies. Bridegan has been in lengthy custody and alimony disputes with his former wife and reportedly she has now hired a high-powered criminal defense attorney. The investigation continues. 

 Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Kirsten Bridegan - Victim's Wife; Instagram: @justiceforjaredb  
• Darryl Cohen - Former Assistant District Attorney, Fulton County, Georgia; Defense Attorney, Cohen, Cooper, Estep, & Allen, LLC, CCEAlaw.com
• Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Atlanta GA, AngelaArnoldMD.com; Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital 
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University; Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet;" Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"
•  Rebecca Rosenberg - Fox News Digital Crime Reporter, Author: "At Any Cost," RebeccaFayeRosenberg.com; Twitter: @ReRosenberg

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Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh is on trial for killing his wife and youngest son, but who are the Murdaghs and how did we end up here? 

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LSU student Madison Brooks is killed after being hit by a car. Brooks was standing in the road at the time, but why? 

Police say Brooks left a Tigerland bar with four men. Two of the men, then allegedly rape the very inebriated 19-year-old. When Brooks cannot give the men her address, she is dropped off around 3 a.m. in a random neighborhood. That is when Brooks is hit by the car. That driver showed no signs or evidence of being impaired.

The four men who left with Brooks have been arrested. They claim the sex was consensual, but hospital staff says Brooks' blood alcohol level was nearly 4 times the legal limit.  

Kaivon Washington, 18, and an unidentified 17-year-old minor are charged with third-degree rape. Everette Lee, 28, and Casen Carver, 18, were charged with principal to third-degree rape, which means they were there when the incident occurred but did not take part in it.  

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Renee Rockwell - Criminal Defense Attorney; Facebook: "Renee.Rockwell" (Atlanta)
• Dr. Mindy B. Mechanic- Professor of Psychology (Emeritus) at California State University Fullerton, Forensic Psychologist Focusing on Trauma/victimization, Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder:  Atlanta's Cold Case Investigative Research Institute; Twitter:@ColdCaseTips; Host: "Zone 7"
• Dr. Monte Miller - Director, Forensic DNA Experts LLC; Specialist in Sexual Assaults and Murder; Former Forensic Scientist for Texas Dept. of Public Safety State Crime Lab
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
•  Jen Smith -  Chief Reporter at DailyMail.com; Twitter: @Jen_e_Smith

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Student seriously injured in unprovoked attack. Employee nearly kidnapped mid-shift.

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Dramatic opening statements from both the prosecution and defense in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial as both attorneys laid out different versions of the same story.  

Prosecutors say forensics will prove Murdaugh, 54, killed his wife and son. Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian says however that there is no forensic evidence to tie Murdoch to the murders. Harpootlian suggested that the crime may have been the work of two people because of two different weapons. The rifle that killed Maggie Murdaugh has not been found. 

Murdaugh could be seen visually emotional as his attorney laid out in graphic detail the injuries Maggie and Paul Murdaugh suffered. Maggie Murdaugh, defense attorney Dick Harpootlian said, died running for her life, and Paul Murdaugh's brain was blown out of his skull. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Wendy Patrick- California prosecutor, Author of 'Red Flags;' Host: ‘Today with Dr. Wendy’ on KCBQ in San Diego; Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD 
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive 
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, GA; Twitter: @ColdCaseTips; Host: 'Zone 7'
• Irv Brandt- Former US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch; Author: "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World," available on Amazon; Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor 
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department,; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant
• Jen Smith - Chief Reporter at DailyMail.com; Twitter: @Jen_e_Smith

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An elderly woman is discovered beaten to death in her apartment. Father sets home on fire, killing girlfriend and two daughters.

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Jury selection continues Alex Murdaugh murder trial with opening statements expected later in the day. Over the past two days, motions have been filed by the defense asking the judge to not allow some evidence be presented, including ballistics and some of the state's expert witness testimony. The judge ruled that a ballistics expert,  a SLED agent, was credible.   

Another point of contention, blood spatter evidence. The defense says the white t-shirt worn by Murdaugh, which the state says has blood spatter on it, has been damaged by testing so that defense experts cannot conduct their own tests.  Both prosecutors and the defense agreed not to bring up the blood spatter evidence during opening arguments.  

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Mark Tate- Trial Lawyer- The Tate Law Group; Twitter: @TateLawGroup (Savannah, GA)
• Dr. Mindy B. Mechanic- Professor of Psychology (Emeritus) at California State University Fullerton; Forensic Psychologist focusing on trauma/victimization, intimate partner violence, sexual assault and stalking 
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, GA; Twitter: @ColdCaseTips; Host: “Zone 7”
• Leonard Romero-Forensic firearms examiner/ballistics expert
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant  
• Matt Harris- Former reporter WSOC TV, Radio Show Host, and Podcaster “The Murduagh Family Murders: Impact of Influence;" Facebook: “MurdaughPodcast”

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Escaped inmates back behind bars. High-heeled Hijacker is brought to justice.

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Before the start of jury selection in the murder trial of former Lowcountry attorney Alex Murdaugh, his defense team had already filed a motion seeking to block testimony on potential blood evidence.

Jury selection continues in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial. He's accused of shooting his wife, Maggie, and youngest son, Paul. More than 900 potential jurors were called and then divided up into panels. 32 jurors qualified from the first group. After the other groups are polled, the actual jurors and alternates would be selected from the parred-down pool. 

Blood spatter evidence is also being discussed by the lawyers and the judge. Defense attorneys have filed a motion to block testimony on potential blood evidence.

Murdaugh was wearing a white t-shirt when he arrived at the property.  Murdaugh’s defense team argues that their expert, after reviewing a report and analysis from a prosecution witness, said he could not form an opinion on whether the blood stains on Murdaugh’s shirt were consistent with back spatter from a gunshot.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Mark Tate- Trial Lawyer- The Tate Law Group 
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); Netflix show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills); @DrBethanyLive  
• Chris Byers - Former Police Chief Johns Creek Georgia, 25 years as Police Officer, Now a Private Investigator and Polygraph Examiner with Lancaster Information services in Atlanta
• Lee Reiber- Mobile Device Forensic Expert, COO, Oxygen Forensics, Inc.; Author: "Mobile Forensic Investigations;" Podcast: "Forensic Happy Hour" 
• Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist; Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Forensic Consultant
• Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC); Host of Award-Winning Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;" Twitter: @AnneTEmerson 

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Woman charged with murder of her terminally ill husband. Christian school principal solicits several students.

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Actor Alec Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter by New Mexico prosecutors related to the death of in connection with cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The shooting on set during the production of the film, "Rust."

Baldwin was allegedly four feet from the crew on set in a mock church pew when he used his right hand to reach across his body to grab the gun holstered on his left side.

He was reportedly aiming the gun toward cinematographer Halyna Hutchins when he drew back the hammer and released it. The bullet first went through director Joel Souza’s shoulder before striking Hutchins in the chest, killing her.

Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed is also charged. Reed is facing criminal charges for allegedly loading the gun before handing it off to an assistant director, who then gave the gun to Baldwin before rehearsal.

Reports indicate crew members used the gun on the day of the shooting for target practice — and had used live rounds to shoot at beer cans to pass time on set.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Wendy Patrick- California prosecutor, author “Red Flags;" Holst of "Today with Dr. Wendy' on KCBQ in San Diego; Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD
• Dr. Gianni Pirelli- Board Certified Forensic Psychologist – Owner of Pirelli Clinical and Forensic Psychology, LLC, Author: "Firearms and Clinical Practice: A Handbook for Medical and Mental Health Professionals"
• Paul Szych - Former Police Commander (Albuquerque, NM), APD Domestic Violence and Stalking Unit, Author: "Stop Him From KillingThem" on Amazon Kindle, StopHimFromKillingThem.com, Twitter: @WorkplaceThreat 
• Johonniuss Chemweno- Film and TV Safety Expert; CEO, and VIP of StarNetwork; Twitter: @johonniuss_j 
• Dr. Jan Gorniak- Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (Las Vegas, NV), Board Certified Forensic Pathologist 
• Alexis Terezchuck- CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter

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Man sets friends' house on fire, killing two. Disgruntled ex-husband drives multiple vehicles into a house. 

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Sasha Krause, a Mennonite school teacher in New Mexico, goes missing on January 18th, 2020. About a month later a camper goes out to Sunset Crater Visitor Center, an area 20 miles outside of Flagstaff Arizona, to gather firewood and stumbles upon a body near her campsite. After an autopsy, they identify this body as Sasha Krause. Another month later, Mark Gooch, a U.S. Air Force member is arrested for her murder.

In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and Jackie Howard discuss the significance of how the victim’s body was found, the clothing that was missing, the temperature, and the connection between the victim and the suspect. 

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Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

1:25 - Background and overview of case

4:50 - Where did the investigators start?

7:40 - Setting up a timeline

9:30 - Discovering Sasha Krause’s body

10:50 - Processing the crime scene

12:35 - Drag marks

17:15 - Body position + temperature

24:30 - Finding a suspect: Mark Gooch

27:25 - Putting the evidence together 

28:45 - Significance of missing clothing and lack of DNA evidence

30:50 - Fingerprints

34:05 - Gooch makes an effort to hide his movements from that night

37:10 - Wrap up

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Chrissy Powell is running late to work. After speaking with her mother and calling the office, Powell can be seen leaving her home through doorbell camera footage. 

That is the last time anyone saw the 39-year-old mom of two. Family and friends check travel routes to work, hospitals and jails. 

Investigators can't track Powell's phone, however, because she left her phone, and her Apple watch at home.  

Three weeks later, Chrissy Powell's car is found in a parking lot of a shopping center. Inside is Powell's body in the passenger seat. 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Jason Campo - Chief Prosecutor, 138th District Court (Cameron County, Texas), 5 years in District Attorney's Office Family Violence Unit, Domestic Violence Task Force  
• Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, (Atlanta GA) www.angelaarnoldmd.com, Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital  
• Paul Szych - Former Police Commander (Albuquerque, NM), APD Domestic Violence and Stalking Unit, Author: "StopHimFromKillingThem" on Amazon Kindle, StopHimFromKillingThem.com, Twitter: @WorkplaceThreat  
• Stephanie Pagones - Crime Reporter, Fox News Digital, Twitter: @steph_pagones 

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The McConney family decides to take a Christmas vacation. It was a welcome break after the troubling situation the family found themselves in. Weeks before Christmas, Heather McConney opened her son’s phone, stumbling on disturbing conversations. 

13-year-old Evan McConney had been communicating with a stranger through the online game Roblox. The two also reportedly communicated through Oculus, a virtual reality device. The parents then made all the right steps. They took away Evans’ devices and turned them over to Layton police. 

The McConney family returned home from vacation on Monday. When the family woke up, Tuesday morning Evan was gone. 

An investigation revealed Evan McConney and his online “friend” had been exchanging  “sexual and inappropriate” messages for about three weeks. While  Evan’s mom had taken steps to end the contact, the two reportedly found new ways to talk.

Evan McConney joined a Discord chat at his new friend’s invitation.  It was through those chats that the two allegedly arranged to have McConney picked up from his home. Evan even took his passport with him, after his new friend encouraged him. 

The "friend" is Aaron Zemen...a 26-year-old man, living in Arizona.  Zemen has several social media accounts revealing his admitted dog fetish and that he is a furry. A furry is a person who is an enthusiast for animal characters with human characteristics.

Many of Zeman’s Twitter accounts are dedicated to his furry and puppy play fetish and contain photographs of his genitals and dog fetish clothing.  Zeman had been using these accounts to tweet the 13-year-old.  

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Wendy Murphy - Former Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Prosecutor (Middlesex County), Adjunct Professor: Sexual Violence Law at New England Law (Boston), Co-Director: Women’s and Children’s Advocacy Project at the Center for Law and Social Responsibility, Former Visiting Scholar at Harvard Law School, Contributing editor: The Sexual Assault Report, Author: “And Justice For Some”
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA), DrBethanyMarshall.com, New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills) 
• Derek Ellington - Certified Forensic Examiner, Licensed Private Investigator, Ellington Digital Forensics www.ellington.net  
• Titania Jordan  - Chief Parenting/Marketing Officer, Bark Technologies, Author: "Parenting In A Tech World", www.Bark.us, Instagram/Twitter: @TitaniaJordan, @BarkTechnologies
• Nicole Partin - CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter, Twitter: @nicolepartin (Naples, FL)

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Man kidnaps ex-girlfriend over a lottery ticket. Angry mother runs over two women.

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Hear the details of what investigators tell a judge they are looking for in accused killer Bryan Kohberger's apartment and office, and what was removed from the premises as evidence. 

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Newly-released documents outline what police were looking for in Bryan Kohberger's apartment and what was found. The search warrant affidavit was initially sealed but was unsealed by a Washington state judge.  

According to court documents, investigators found a “collection of dark red” spotting on an item inside Kohberger’s Steptoe Village apartment, along with a pillow with a “reddish/brown stain” on it.

Strands of hair, human as well as a possible animal strand, were found. A glove, computer and mattress covers were also removed.

What wasn't found... was a knife, the murder weapon.  

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Dale Carson - High Profile Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent, Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County), Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself, DaleCarsonLaw.com 
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA), DrBethanyMarshall.com, New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills), @DrBethanyLive 
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, GA, ColdCaseCrimes.org, @ColdCaseTips   Host: Zone 7
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host of YouTube channel - The Interview Room 
• Giovanni Masucci-Senior Digital Forensic Examiner - Over 35 years of combined professional experience in Political and Governmental Affairs, Physical & IT Security, Technology, Consulting, Investigations. North Carolina 
• Laura Ingle-Senior Correspondent, Fox News Channel, Twitter: @laurraingle, Instagram:@lauraingletv  

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Elementary school teacher abuses students. "Helpful" neighbor is better described as perverted.

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Disturbing posts credited to Bryan Kohberger have been revealed.

An investigation by the New York Times of the accused killer's social posts uncovers chilling comments he made as a teenager about his mental health.

In one 2011 post, a then 17-year-old Kohberger wrote on the a forum for  people with a condition called "Visual Snow." 

"Am I the only one who experiences depression, crazy thoughts, no emotion, delusions of grandeur?" he reportedly wrote. 

Kohberger also writes that he felt that he can "do whatever I want with little remorse."

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Dale Carson - High Profile Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent, Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County), Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself"
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, GA; Twitter: @ColdCaseTips; Host of "Zone 7"
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation; Former Homicide Detective; Host of YouTube channel, "The Interview Room"
• Giovanni Masucci-Senior Digital Forensic Examiner - Over 35 years of combined professional experience in Political and Governmental Affairs, Physical & IT Security, Technology, Consulting, & Investigations
• Laura Ingle-Senior Correspondent, Fox News Channel, Twitter: @laurraingle, Instagram:@lauraingletv 

Join Crime Stories with Nancy Grace tomorrow for a detailed discussion of the late breaking release of the Kohberger apartment search warrant. 

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A search is on for 89-year-old Bob Proctor and his 92-year-old wife Loveda from Aurora, Nebraska.  The couple hasn't been seen since Friday. Family members say they were last seen at a familiar restaurant the couple visited often. Investigators say the couple may be driving a blue, 2007 Chrysler Pacifica with a Nebraska prestige, navy license plate, the number 10-30.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Victor Proctor - son 
• Laci Fleming - granddaughter
• Chief Paul Graham - Aurora Police department

TIPLINE: 402-694-5815.

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Woman stabs drunken boyfriend. Young husband commits gruesome murder. University student attacked on the bus.

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The search continues for Ana Walshe. The young mom of three was supposed to have commuted to Washington, D.C., for her new job.

Walshe works in real estate. She never made it. In fact, it appears she never even got on the flight. Her husband, Brian Walshe, reported her missing three days after Ana Walshe's boss filed a missing persons report. 

Police searched the family home and found blood and tools in the basement. Brian Walshe, who was already wearing an ankle monitor after an arrest for art fraud, was arrested again and charged with hindering the police investigation.

Police also found that Brian Walshe bought $450 of cleaning supplies from a nearby Home Depot store the day after Ana Walshe was supposed to be on the DC flight. 

Now late-breaking, Brian Walshe has now been charged with murder. 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

• Philip Holloway- Lawyer and Founder of the Holloway Law Group in Cobb County, GA, Radio host and legal analyst for WSB Radio in Atlanta, Host of “Sworn," a true crime podcast; Twitter: @PhilHollowayEsq, 
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills), @DrBethanyLive
• Ross Gardner- Forensic Consultant, Instructor and Author of “Bloodstain Pattern Analysis With an Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction 3rd Ed” and “Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation 3rd Ed”
• Dana Kennedy -Senior Reporter, New York Post; Twitter/Instagram: @DanaKennedyLive, Facebook: "Dana.Kennedy" 

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Man's story that baby fell off couch not supported by hospital visit.  Teen asks Instagram friends to help him dispose of body. 

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The family of Randisha Love still looking for a killer more than six years after the body of the Georgia teen was found in her home. The last words Love said to her mother was, " I love you, Mommy" earlier that day. The teen girl was found lying in her own blood, shot, in the foyer of her home.   Love, along with her mother, Katara Hamm, and three brothers, lived in College Park with Hamm's parents. 

The grandparents weren't home. They were out of town attending a funeral. Hamm and her youngest son found Love, behind an unlocked, but unopened door. 

Investigators say they're still following a few leads in the case, but no suspects have been named. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Katara Hamm - Victim's Mother, Facebook: "Justice4Randisha" 
• James Shelnutt - 27 years Atlanta Metro Area Major Case Detective, Former S.W.A.T. officer, Attorney (Gadsden, AL), The Shelnutt Law Firm, P.C., ShelnuttLawFirm.com, Twitter: @ShelnuttLawFirm,  
• Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Atlanta GA, AngelaArnoldMD.com, Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital
• Dr. Tim Gallagher - Medical Examiner State of Florida PathcareMed.com, Lecturer: University of Florida Medical School Forensic Medicine, Founder/Host: International Forensic Medicine Death Investigation Conference 
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, GA, ColdCaseCrimes.org, @ColdCaseTips
• Dave Mack - Crime Online Investigative Reporter

Facebook: "Justice4Randisha"

TIPLINE: Fulton County Police Department (404) 613-6529

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Man stabbed after trying to touch another man's hair.  

Man robs a Dollar Store and is found trying to disguise himself as a woman to get away. 

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Four University of Idaho students are brutally murdered in their home in Moscow, Idaho on November 13th, 2022. Police suspect that the murder took place between 3am-4 and their bodies are discovered by a friend that same morning around noon. Investigators believe that the murder weapon was a knife of some sort. More leads have been uncovered by police and investigators in the past weeks and the hunt is still on for a primary suspect.

In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and Jackie Howard continue discussing the details of this unfolding case following the 19 page affidavit detailing evidence collected so far. Joe and Jackie discuss moving evidence as big as a mattress, the KA-BAR knife sheath and matching up knife inflicted wounds, history of KA-BAR knives, and more.

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Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

1:45 - Reopening the details of this case - 19-page affidavit dropped over the weekend.

2:30 - Multiple forms of evidence have been recovered including but not limited to  DNA, Cell Phone, CCTV Footage, Footprints, and the Knife Sheath.

4:00 -  What is Touch DNA?

7:32 - Has Blood evidence been found?

9:50 - What volume of DNA is needed to match a suspect from the evidence collected so far?

12:35 - Differentiation in wounds on the victim's bodies.

16:55 - Examining the mattresses that the bodies were found on, what they can reveal to a forensic expert.

21:45 - Proper handling of a piece of evidence as big as a person's mattress.

27:04 -  How do you match up wounds on a victim to a knife that may have been used to inflict those injuries? A KA-BAR knife sheath was found discarded on one of the victim's beds.

31:47 -  Before an Autopsy is conducted you perform an AP and a Lateral X-ray.

35:20 - History of the KA-BAR name and model.

37:07 - A footprint was discovered outside the surviving roommate's door. Investigators matched up the print to a Van skate shoe.

40:39 -  footprints can tell you about how a person walks, what part of the foot they walk on, and the persons gait.

42:00 - Outro

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Austin Lee Edwards poses as a 17-year-old boy to talk online with a 15-year-old girl. He then drives across the country to her Riverside home when she stops responding.

Edwards parks in a neighbor's driveway and goes inside the Winek home. Edwards kills the girl's mother and grandparents, sets the home on fire, and leaves with the girl.

Now we learn that Edwards had groomed at least one other victim. He was stalking and pressuring the minor for nude photographs. The Los Angeles Times reports the now 21-year-old woman, who was not identified, was 13 years old when she met Edwards, then 20, on the online messaging platform Omegle.

The woman provided the Times with more than 4,000 messages sent in the two-year period after the two began corresponding over Skype, reflecting a sexually and emotionally toxic conversation.

“YO WHAT THE F**** I SAID I WANTED TITS WAITING ON ME WHEN I GOT BACK,” Edwards reportedly wrote in one message.

The woman, then a tween, replied, “iM SORRY.”

In 2016, as she began to pull away from him, Edwards began suggesting in video calls and text messages that he was hurting himself. Over one call, he showed her an injury that matched details of a police report around that time that ended with Edwards’ temporary detention in a psychiatric facility.

The woman told the Times she’d only realized she had post-traumatic symptoms years after finally blocking Edwards. “He did a lot of damage to me,” she said.

A neighbor calls police after noticing Edwards leading the girl, who "appeared distressed," into his car. Another neighbor also calls 911 after seeing flames coming from the home. When police arrive, Edwards and the girl are gone. Brooke, Sherie, and Mark Winek's bodies are found inside the home; Brooke Winek's other daughter is not home.

Police get Edward's license plate from cameras in Winek's neighborhood and track him into the Mojave Desert. A helicopter spots the car and cops pursue Edwards, who fires at the officers. Edwards turns the gun on himself and crashes the car. The girl was unharmed during the kidnapping and is now in protective custody. 

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