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The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

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The most compelling True Crime stories – five days a week.Each week, Outnumbered Co-Host Emily Compagno teams up with FOX News Digital true crime reporters, legal experts, and the FOX Investigative Team to dive into America’s most gripping cases, from solved and unsolved murders to missing persons, survival stories, and headline-making trials. Plus, stay up to date with the FOX True Crime Minute, highlighting active investigations, cold cases, and local mysteries.Full-length stories with Emily drop every Tuesday and Thursday, and True Crime Minutes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Subscribe now and never miss a moment.
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Episodes

FBI Links Long-Suspected Killer to Additional 1980s Virginia Murders

Federal investigators say new forensic evidence has linked Alan Wade Wilmer , who died in 2017, to multiple cold-case murders from the 1980s, including two women found dead along the Colonial Parkway and several other killings that terrorized Virginia for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 20262 min

Thanksgiving Poisoning Sparks Second Murder Charge

A North Carolina restaurateur, Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel , is facing two murder charges after investigators say she poisoned her daughter Leela Livis at Thanksgiving and is now tied to the 2007 house-fire death of Michael Schmidt , with authorities warning she could be linked to additional suspicious deaths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 23, 20262 min

Jennifer Kesse 20 Years Later: The Search Continues

In January 2006, Jennifer Kesse lived a "picture-perfect" life. At 24-years-old she had a thriving career, a caring boyfriend, and a family filled with love. So, when no one heard from her that Tuesday morning, her loved ones knew something was wrong. After years of endless searching, one question remains the same: where is Jennifer? Twenty years later, her family is hoping to finally find the answer. With the use of new AI technology, they will analyze any overlooked clues along with the grainy...

Jan 22, 202635 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Rideshare Drivers Face Federal Charges in Assault Scheme

Federal prosecutors say four rideshare drivers in Houston targeted intoxicated women, changed routes, and held them against their will before sexually assaulting them. Three men are in custody, and one is still on the run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 20262 min

The Twisted Case of the Alexander Brothers

For years, the Alexander brothers lived a lavish life. The three brothers were born into a multi-million-dollar family; their wealth and name led them around the world. Throughout the years, women came forward with different types of accusations. The facade all came to an end in December of 2024, when the Alexander brothers were arrested. Katherine Kallergis , residential bureau chief and a senior reporter at The Real Deal, and Sheridan Wall , residential reporter for The Real Deal’s team in New...

Jan 20, 202654 min

New DNA Evidence Ties Kentucky Cold Case to Yogurt Shop Killer

Nearly 30 years after her death, investigators say new DNA and ballistic evidence have linked the 1998 murder of Linda Rutledge in Lexington, Kentucky, to serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers, who is believed to have killed at least eight people across multiple states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 20262 min

Ex-Lover Testifies in Virginia Double Murder Plot

A Brazilian au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, testified this week that her affair with former IRS agent Brendan Banfield pulled her into what prosecutors describe as a calculated plot to murder his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan, inside the family’s Virginia home in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 20262 min

Surgeon Charged With Ohio Double Murder

On Wednesday, Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant held a press conference which revealed new details surrounding the December 2025 murders of Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique Tepe. Monique's ex-husband, Michael David McKee was arrested this weekend and charged with the killings. Police described the crime as a 'targeted domestic violence attack.' FOX News National Correspondent Bryan Llenas provides an overview of the case and looks ahead at what's next for McKee. Follow Emily on Instagram: @r...

Jan 15, 202618 min

Suspect Arrested in Killing of Ohio Dentist and Wife

After a nearly two-week manhunt, Columbus police have arrested Michael David McKee, the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, and charged him with murder in the shooting deaths of Tepe and her husband, Spencer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 20262 min

Missing in Missouri: The Mystery Of The Springfield Three

On June 7th, 1992, three women mysteriously vanished: Suzie Streeter, Stacy McCall, and Sherrill Levitt, Suzie's mother. When friends hadn't heard from Suzie and Stacy, they arrived at the Levitt home to check on the girls. However, they arrived at an empty home which contained no signs of the three women. Suzie, Stacy, and Sherrill were never seen again. 33 years later and no convictions to date, the case of the Springfield Three continues to haunt law enforcement and the community alike. Journ...

Jan 13, 202635 min

Long Island Man Accused in Cyanide Killing of Estranged Wife

Prosecutors say a Long Island man lay in wait at his estranged wife’s home, then killed her with a cyanide-soaked rag before leaving her body for their children to find. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 20262 min

Gruesome Murder of NJ Teen Solved Decades Later

One of the New York City area’s most notorious serial killers, Richard Cottingham, has confessed to the 1965 murder of 18-year-old Alys Eberhardt, closing a decades-old New Jersey cold case after investigators secured a detailed admission containing facts never made public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 09, 20262 min

Unearthing The Crimes of the 'Torso Killer'

Richard Cottingham, infamously known as the 'Torso Killer,' has confessed to killing 18-year-old Alys Eberhardt in her New Jersey home in 1965. Cottingham is currently serving a life sentence for his crimes, including 18 murders to which he's been linked. FOX News Digital Investigative Reporter Michael Ruiz provides details on the chilling update and shares how investigators have linked Cottingham to cold case crimes. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we ...

Jan 08, 202619 min

Convicted Girlfriend of Fotis Dulos Asks Court to Toss Case

Convicted socialite Michelle Troconis appeared in court seeking release from her 20-year sentence, arguing ineffective legal counsel in the high-profile case tied to the 2019 killing of Jennifer Dulos, whose body has never been found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 07, 20262 min

A Mother's Day Mystery: Suzanne Morphew Case Explained

On Mother's Day of 2020, the Morphew family was without their matriarch, as 49-year-old Suzanne Morphew had seemingly vanished without a trace. Suzanne's husband, Barry, was later arrested and charged with her murder. However, without a body, the charges were dropped. But when Suzanne's remains were ultimately found and identified, Barry would be arrested and charged a second time for the crime. Criminal defense attorney and FOX News Contributor Joshua Ritter revisits the timeline of the case an...

Jan 06, 202646 min

Arizona Killing Tied to Prominent California Family

Authorities say a prominent California agriculture heir is accused of traveling to Arizona to kill his estranged wife amid a bitter divorce, a case now drawing national attention for its cross-state trail and high-profile ties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 05, 20262 min

Court Unseals Closed-Door Hearing in Charlie Kirk Murder Case

A judge in the Charlie Kirk murder trial has ordered the release of redacted transcript and audio from a closed-door hearing involving the accused killer, as questions remain over courtroom access and whether the trial will be televised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 02, 20262 min

Missing on the Mountain

A hiker vanishes from Blood Mountain, and police suspect a former horror movie producer may hold the answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 01, 202625 min

Mother Pleads Not Guilty in Killing of 9-Year-Old Daughter After Multi-State Trip

A California mother has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and related charges in the death of her nine-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, whose remains were discovered in Utah. Prosecutors allege Ashlee Buzzard carried out the killing during a multi-state road trip and took steps to evade police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 31, 20252 min

The Top 5 Crime Stories Of 2025

2025 brought major updates in some of the country's most highly watched true crime cases. Emily looks back at her coverage of these stories. Episodes featured in this podcast: The Karen Read Retrial: The Verdict Inside The Idaho Murders: Part 1 - The Night Of Denied Parole: What's Next For The Menendez Brothers How Long Will Sean 'Diddy' Combs Spend Behind Bars? Marcia Clark's Trial By Ambush Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX ...

Dec 30, 20251 hr 9 min

High-Profile Trials, Split Verdicts, and Life Sentences: A Look Back at 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we revisit the true crime cases that dominated headlines. From Karen Read’s partial acquittal and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ conviction, to the Menendez brothers’ denied parole and Bryan Kohberger’s life sentences for the Idaho murders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 20252 min

California Offers Cash Rewards to Solve Cold-Case Killings

California Governor Gavin Newsom is offering new cash rewards to help crack some of the state’s most troubling unsolved murders, while highlighting a decades-old cold case that was finally brought to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 26, 20252 min

What Happened to Jimmy Hoffa? Eric Shawn Reopens the Case

Emily looks back on her conversation with FOX News Senior Correspondent Eric Shawn as he dives into the lingering questions surrounding the mysterious disappearance of Teamsters president Jimmy Hoffa. Eric takes listeners back to July 30th, 1975, to revisit the last known moments of Jimmy Hoffa. He later discusses his conversations with members of the Hoffa family, as covered in his special, Riddle: The Search For James R. Hoffa . Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story...

Dec 25, 202519 min

Bow-and-Arrow Murder Ends in Fiery Standoff in New Jersey

Prosecutors say a New Jersey man shot a stranger in the back with a bow and arrow, then barricaded himself inside a home and set fires before surrendering to police hours later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 24, 20252 min

Case Review: The Scandalous Polly Bodine Murder Trial

Emily revisits her conversation with Constitutional lawyer and author Alex Hortis to discuss the scandalous trial of Polly Bodine. The violent crime scene of Emeline Houseman and her baby was uncovered on Christmas night, 1843. Emeline's sister-in-law, Polly Bodine, soon became the prime suspect in the gruesome case. Alex revisits the shocking and controversial trial in his book, The Witch of New York . Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature ...

Dec 23, 20251 hr

Decades After Etan Patz Disappearance, Prosecutors Push to Revive Murder Verdict

New York prosecutors are asking the Supreme Court to reinstate Pedro Hernandez’s murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz, after a federal appeals court overturned the verdict over a jury instruction issue, potentially avoiding a third trial in the decades-old case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 20252 min

Tragic Events, Court Verdicts, and a Manhunt: This Week in True Crime

Co-host of The Weekly Rap Sheet on FOX Nation and criminal defense attorney, Josh Ritter, breaks down the biggest stories in true crime this week. From the tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner to the guilty verdict in the Brian Walshe murder trial, and the latest developments in the Brown University shooting and manhunt. Josh shares his expert analysis and legal insights on key updates in these cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 19, 202528 min

Manhunt Continues After MIT Scientist Is Gunned Down Outside Boston

A homicide investigation is underway near Boston after MIT professor and nuclear science researcher Nuno Loureiro was fatally shot inside his Brookline home, with police saying no suspects are currently in custody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 20252 min

To Catch A Scammer

From phishing to identity theft, digital criminals are always finding new ways to pull off a scam. YouTubers Ashton Bingham and Art Kulik are sounding the alarm on the dangers of these tech predators in their new FOX Nation special, Scammed: Getting Even . Art and Ashton discuss how their vigilante endeavors began, and expose the insidious nature of these crimes. Later, they provide a glimpse into some of the high-stakes cases featured in their show. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno...

Dec 18, 202521 min

Brian Walshe Found Guilty Of Wife's Murder

Brian Walshe was convicted of the first-degree murder of his wife, Ana. Prior to jury selection, Walshe had pleaded guilty on two of the lesser charges he faced: misleading police and disposing of a human body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 20252 min
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