Emily revisits her conversation with retired New Haven Police Lieutenant Lisa Dadio to discuss the tragic murder of 24-year-old Annie Le. On September 8, 2009, Annie Le disappeared from a campus lab at Yale University. Five days later, her body was discovered on the day she was to be wed. Lisa shares the gripping details of the investigation, and how it led to the arrest of her killer, Raymond Clark III. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature...
Sep 17, 2024•59 min
On September 4th, 2024, a mass shooting took place at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia. It was later revealed that the suspected gunman, 14-year-old Colt Gray, had been flagged to the FBI last year for posting similar threats online. In the devastating aftermath of the shooting, one question continuously arises: How can we prevent mass shootings before they take place? Law Professor at the University of California, Berkeley John Yoo joins with a look at the constitutional question...
Sep 12, 2024•17 min
Nancy Crampton-Brophy was unsatisfied with her life, marriage, and the lack of success garnered by her romance novels. As fate would have it, Nancy would eventually acquire the fame and notoriety she so desperately craved from one of her works: a blog post titled, How to Murder Your Husband. On June 2nd, 2018, Nancy's husband, Daniel Brophy, was found shot to death at the Oregon Culinary Institute. While Nancy played the role of a grieving widow for a time, it wasn't long until evidence surfaced...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 17 min
September is National Cold Case Month, a time for remembering the victims of unsolved crimes, and devoting attention and resources to closing these cases. With hundreds of thousands of cold cases plaguing families across the country, one nonprofit is working to give families and law enforcement alike the resources needed to bring closure to these crimes. President of Solve the Case Detective Aaron Benzick shares his unique background as a law enforcement officer and discusses how it led him to c...
Sep 05, 2024•23 min
For 10 years, Madison McGhee believed that her father, J.C. McGhee, died of a heart attack. But at 16 years old, she learned that he was brutally murdered, and that his killer was still at large. The shocking realization sparked many more questions and began a search for answers in a case as cold as ice. Host of the Ice Cold Case podcast Madison McGhee discusses why she's turning to her family, as well as the public, in order to know her father better, and to find the person that killed him. Fol...
Sep 03, 2024•53 min
Whether it's tackling suspects, locating explosives, uncovering narcotics, or rescuing victims, K9s are fearless heroes willing to sacrifice it all to ensure our safety. Their service is not without consequences, and their work often results in health problems which lead to expensive veterinary costs that fall upon their handlers. That's why Congressional leaders are working for a legislative solution. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) discusses his bipartisan bill, the Honoring Our K9 Heroes...
Aug 29, 2024•21 min
Ever since she was a teenager, Chris Cander had an appetite to explore the world. Enrolled at the University of Houston, she set out for Spain to spend a semester abroad in Madrid. One night, a stranger approached her and offered to take her to a phone so that she could make a call. But soon after Chris stepped foot in the man's car, he revealed himself to be a monster. Author Chris Cander shares how she survived an attempted murder in the Summer of 1989. Later, she shares how she was able to tu...
Aug 27, 2024•48 min
Emily looks back at her conversation with Retired Supervisory Special Agent with the United States Secret Service and President of Capitol Security Consultants Jeff James to discuss ways in which we can protect ourselves from becoming victims of crime. In 1996, Jeff James was sworn in as a United States Secret Service Special Agent, beginning his 22-year-long career within the federal government. During his time in the Secret Service, he was promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge and also...
Aug 22, 2024•26 min
On the football field, Bryan Pata was destined for success. A 22-year-old defensive lineman for the University of Miami Hurricanes, Bryan was expected to be selected in the NFL Draft in the Spring of 2007. But before Bryan ever got the chance to make it big, he was shot and killed just outside his apartment near the University of Miami campus. His team mourned together, unaware that the person responsible for the crime may have been among them. Homicide Detective with the Miami-Dade Police Depar...
Aug 20, 2024•45 min
The trial is underway for a Nevada politician accused of murdering an investigative journalist. In September 2022, 69-year-old Jeff German was found stabbed to death outside his home. Days later, 47-year-old Robert Telles was arrested in connection to the crime. He has pleaded not guilty to murder, but if convicted, could face life in prison. Award-winning Trial Attorney and Host of the Courtroom Confidential Podcast Joshua Ritter provides an overview of the case, as well as his expert legal ana...
Aug 15, 2024•16 min
College should be a time for optimism, excitement, and new beginnings. But for students at the University of Florida, their fall semester began with fear and heartbreak. In August of 1990, five young students were found gruesomely murdered in Gainesville, Florida, beginning an intense search for monster known as “The Gainesville Ripper.” Attorney Rod Smith served as the prosecutor in the trial of Danny Rolling. He looks back at how he was able to secure the death penalty against Rolling and shar...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min
On Friday, August 2nd, 33-year-old Chad Doerman was sentenced to three consecutive life terms for the murders of his three young boys. On June 15th, 2023, Doerman retrieved his rifle and killed his sons "execution style" in broad daylight. Doerman pleaded guilty to the three murder charges, as well as two counts of felonious assault for the injuries he inflicted on his former wife and stepdaughter. FOX 19 Anchor and Host of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Podcast Jessica Schmidt discusses the legal con...
Aug 08, 2024•20 min
How far would you go to be considered "one of the boys"? When it comes to Greek life at the College of Charleston, many students will go to great lengths. One student, Mikey Schmidt, saw an opportunity to create a multi-million-dollar drug ring all for wealth, influence, and acceptance. However, Mikey's social ascension would come crashing down, ending in scandal, betrayal, and murder. Investigative journalist Max Marshall exposes the hidden crimes of the deadly drug trafficking ring at the Coll...
Aug 06, 2024•52 min
Child sexual abuse is an insidious threat that plagues the world in which we live today. The chilling reality is that you can't spot a predator through their looks or dress. Only with a perceptive eye and a keen understanding of grooming can this alarming behavior be detected. Any child can become a target, but with the right tools, parents and family members can take the necessary steps to ensure their child does not fall victim. Anna Sonoda, LCSW combines her research with her experience as a ...
Aug 01, 2024•30 min
On June 27th, 2000, 16-year-old Molly Bish disappeared during her lifeguard shift in Warren, Massachusetts. Authorities arrived at the still waters of Comins Pond, and the community hoped for good news about her disappearance. Three years later, her remains were discovered, turning the missing person investigation into a murder investigation. Victim advocate with the Molly Bish Foundation Heather Bish discusses the details of her sister's case and where it stands today. Later, she sheds light on...
Jul 30, 2024•43 min
When it comes to delivering justice, juries play an incredibly important role in America's judicial system. However, in today's day and age, it seems like everyone has an opinion about some of the nation's most high-profile trials. That's why selecting a competent and impartial jury is crucial for upholding our fellow Americans' right to a fair trial. Former Federal Prosecutor and Host of the Trey Gowdy Podcast Trey Gowdy joins with an in-depth discussion about voir dire, the jury selection proc...
Jul 25, 2024•44 min
In January of 1986, a husband and wife disappeared in the isolated wilderness of California's Mojave Desert. Barry, an heir to a liquor fortune, set out with his carefree and counterculture wife, Louise, for an excursion to Saline Valley. The couple drove off and away from their oasis campsite, only to never be seen again. Three years later a flashflood washed away layers of earth, bringing to the surface the remains of Barry and Louise. Investigative journalist and author Doug Kari lays out the...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 11 min
On Saturday July 13th, the nation stood still as news broke of an assassination attempt on former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Mere moments after President Trump took the stage at a rally there, shots were fired from the top of a roof nearby, striking the former President’s right ear, killing a local firefighter, Corey Comperatore, and injuring two others. The shooter, later identified by the FBI as 20-year-old, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed on the scene by United State Secret Se...
Jul 18, 2024•39 min
Emily revisits her conversation with retired Captain with the Milwaukee Police Department Michael Dubis to discuss the horrors he uncovered upon his arrest of Jeffrey Dahmer. The contents inside 924 North 25th Street Unit 213 were so gruesome, it looked like a human slaughterhouse. Detective Dubis revisits his interactions with Dahmer and unpacks the impact that the horrific crime scene still has on him to this day. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we sh...
Jul 16, 2024•52 min
Just one week after Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial, Karen Read's defense team filed a motion to dismiss two of the charges filed against her. Claiming to have received "unsolicited communications" from three of the twelve jurors in the trial, Read's lawyers stated the jury reached a unanimous "agreement" to acquit her of the charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of an accident. FOX 25 Reporter Ted Daniel discusses the groundbreaking new filing and shares how it will im...
Jul 11, 2024•19 min
All her life, Estella Mena was a guardian to those she loved. Driven, diligent, and fierce, the high school senior worked as a security guard at an office building in Sunnyvale, California. But on October 27th, 1979, Estella had no one to protect her but herself. While working her job, a man entered the office, attempted to sexually assault her, and stabbed her to death. For over 40 years, her murder went unsolved. Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety Detective Matt Hutchison details the many t...
Jul 09, 2024•57 min
When it comes to cooking, Frankie "Spice" Morelli knows a thing or two. With the creation of his restaurant and pasta company, people all across the country were able to get a taste of Frankie's delicious food. But after a white-collar crime led him to an East Coast detention center, Frankie didn't let that stop him from cooking up more culinary masterpieces. Frankie "Spice" Morelli shares the beauty of second chances and provides a glimpse of the many scrumptious recipes from his new cookbook, ...
Jul 04, 2024•20 min
On May 5th, 1993, three young boys were murdered and mutilated in West Memphis, Arkansas. The gruesome crime scene led investigators to believe that the homicides were part of a satanic ritual. As the community searched for the devil among their fellow men, three teenage boys became targets: Jason Baldwin, Jessie Misskelley, and Damien Echols. The trio were subsequently arrested and convicted of the crimes, yet despite a false confession, no evidence linked them to the murders. Judge Dan Stidham...
Jul 02, 2024•50 min
Bill Robles has sketched some of the most recognizable faces throughout his career. Whether or not you know it, you've likely seen his work during coverage of some of the country's most high-profile trials. For over 50 years, Bill has carefully observed and captured intense emotions and dramatic events that unfolded from inside the court. Courtroom Artist Bill Robles reflects on his illustrious career and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of his art. Later, he discusses some of the...
Jun 27, 2024•20 min
Emily revisits her conversation with retired FBI Special Agent Jana Monroe to discuss the role she played in taking down Florida serial killer Oba Chandler. In 1989, a summer vacation turned deadly for Joan Rogers and her two teenage daughters. The trio's bodies were found floating in Tampa Bay, and for three years, their murders went unsolved. Jana reflects on her position as a woman at the Bureau and discusses how her unique perspective helped her to catch the killer. Follow Emily on Instagram...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 8 min
10 months after the brutal killing of 37-year-old Rachel Morin, a suspect has been charged with her murder. 23-year-old Victor Martinez-Hernandez is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador who came to the United States after murdering a young woman in his home country. Martinez-Hernandez was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 14th, and will be extradited to Maryland to face his charges. Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler discusses how Martinez-Hernandez was located and arrested by law enforcement...
Jun 20, 2024•17 min
42-year-old Melissa Montoya lived in Dulce, New Mexico, within the Jicarilla Apache Nation. Though she was a quiet woman, there was a profound strength about Melissa. But beneath the surface, she harbored a dark secret - she was the victim of domestic violence. In the days before her disappearance, Melissa warned her family that if something bad happened to her, it was her boyfriend. On March 17th, 2001, Melissa's words came true, and she was never seen again. Attorney Darlene Gomez represents M...
Jun 18, 2024•43 min
At the center of this crime are two victims who had so much life left to live, and their families will never stop grieving. 25-year-old Ron Goldman was a beloved son and brother. A charming, athletic, and hardworking man, he had a big open future ahead of himself. 35-year-old Nicole Brown Simpson was a daughter, sister, and mother of two loving children. Those close to her remember her as a loyal friend who brought so much light into their lives. Executive Director of the National Center for Vic...
Jun 14, 2024•20 min
In the early 90s, Kato Kaelin was an actor, model, and casting agent working hard in Hollywood. By 1994, he became a household name whose face was plastered on television screens all across the country - but it wasn't for the reasons he wanted. Kato, a friend of Nicole Brown Simpson, had been living at the guest house on OJ Simpson's estate and was present the day that she and Ron Goldman were murdered. Host of the One Degree of Scandalous podcast Kato Kaelin reflects on his experience testifyin...
Jun 13, 2024•41 min
It was the People of the State of California V. Orenthal James Simpson. 12 jurors sat and watched history being made as powerhouse prosecutors battled it out against the "Dream Team" in the heated Los Angeles courtroom. No evidence, no matter how strong, was a match for Simpson's skilled defense team. After deliberating for less than four hours, the jury came to its controversial verdict. Co-host of The Five Judge Jeanine Pirro provides her legal analysis of the OJ Simpson murder trial and discu...
Jun 12, 2024•23 min
