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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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Vanished At Sea: The Disappearance Of Amy Bradley

In the early morning hours of March 24th, 1998, 23-year-old Amy Bradley went missing while aboard a Caribbean cruise. Over two decades later, her case has led to speculation and theories as one of the most haunting disappearances in modern history. However, her family refuses to give up hope. Brad Bradley joins to discuss the details of his sister's case, and how he and his family are fighting for answers and justice in their quest to find Amy. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If yo...

Nov 04, 202558 min

New DNA Evidence Revives Jennifer Kesse Case After Nearly 20 Years

Nearly two decades after Jennifer Kesse vanished from her Orlando, FL apartment complex, new DNA evidence is being tested for the first time, giving her family hope that investigators may finally be closing in on answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 03, 20252 min

Boyfriend’s Dying Words Lead to Girlfriend's Murder Charge

Police say a Florida woman intentionally crashed her car after arguing with her boyfriend, who later told officers from his hospital bed that she drove into a tree on purpose before dying from his injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 20252 min

Mothman: Nightmare In West Virginia

Point Pleasant is typically a peaceful and unassuming town in West Virginia. But behind the country town facade lies a dark mystery of a terrifying creature who wreaked havoc on the residents. That creature would go down in infamy as Mothman. FOX News' Abby Hornacek discusses the details of the legend and the numerous theories that have since emerged, as covered in her FOX Nation special, Mothman: The Man, The Moth, The Legend . Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story o...

Oct 30, 202518 min

Dead Murder Suspect Now Considered Possible Serial Killer

A Missouri man who committed suicide in jail in 2009 is now suspected of being a serial killer after investigators linked him to multiple murders, including the 2006 killing of Deidre Harm and the disappearance of TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 20252 min

Death Row Discovery: Taking Down The Alphabet Killer

For years, it was believed that Joseph Naso, the 'Alphabet Killer', only had four victims. But while behind bars, Naso began confiding in a fellow death row inmate, William Noguera. Naso would frequently brag about his crimes, including ones of which he hadn't been convicted. Little did he know, William was determined to bring justice to the victims and take down Naso in the process. Retired FBI Task Force Investigator and Cold Case Detective Ken Mains discusses how he formed an unlikely team wi...

Oct 28, 202545 min

Man Accused Of Holding Four People Captive Faces Murder Charges

35-year-old Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr. is accused of holding four "vulnerable" adults in his basement for years. He was also charged with murder in the death of 49-year-old Shirley Arnsdorff, and first-degree sexual assault/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 20252 min

Bryan Kohberger's Team Disputes Payments to Victims’ Families

Attorneys for convicted Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger are asking a judge to waive hundreds of thousands in restitution to the victims’ families, arguing he has no ability to pay while serving multiple life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 20252 min

Ellen Greenberg's Death Again Ruled Suicide

A long awaited update in the death of Ellen Greenberg remains a controversial one as the Philadelphia medical examiner's office has once again ruled her death a suicide. The 27-year-old school teacher was found dead inside her locked apartment in 2011. An autopsy revealed Ellen had sustained twenty stab wounds to her head, neck, back, and heart. The ruling marks a devastating blow for Ellen's parents, who insist their daughter was murdered. President and founder of Anchor Forensic Pathology Dr. ...

Oct 23, 202526 min

Key Tip Leads Police to Body of Missing Woman, Kada Scott

A second tip led Philadelphia police to the body of 23-year-old Kada Scott, and prosecutors say 21-year-old Keon King, who was already tied to another kidnapping case, has now been charged in her murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 20252 min

Case Review: The Grizzly Story Of Lizzie Borden

In the late 19th century, Lizzie Borden stood trial for the gruesome axe-murder of her father and his wife. The case became a media spectacle, and Lizzie gained notoriety across the country. Yet despite the legends and rumors, Lizzie was ultimately acquitted of these ghastly killings. Emily revisits her conversation with author and lawyer Cara Robertson , who brings new life to this historic case in her book, The Trial of Lizzie Borden . Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have ...

Oct 21, 202545 min

Smoothie Straw Helps Police Make Arrest In 1984 Murder

A 63-year-old New York man has been arrested, and the murder convictions of three other men have been overturned after DNA found from a smoothie straw tied him to the 1984 murder of a 16-year-old girl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 20252 min

How Othram Labs Is Revolutionizing DNA Evidence

For years, investigators have had access to DNA left behind at crime scenes, but they've lacked the technology to do anything with it. However, forensic genetic genealogy has emerged as one of the leading ways to identify both suspects and victims of crime. Founder and CEO of Othram Labs David Mittelman provides an inside look at this revolutionary technology and explains how the company is working with law enforcement to make these services more accessible. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemily...

Oct 16, 202532 min

A Family Affair: The Murder Of Dan Markel

In 2014, Dan Markel, a law professor at Florida State University, was found shot and killed at his home. The murder in broad daylight concerned and confused the Tallahassee community. Dan's recent divorce and custody battle of his children would become a prime focus of the investigation. Years later, two shocking developments unfolded: the arrests of Dan's brother-in-law, Charlie Adelson, and his mother-in-law, Donna Adelson. FOX News Contributor and Criminal Defense Attorney Joshua Ritter lays ...

Oct 14, 202533 min

Staten Island Teen Accused Of Decapitating Mother's Boyfriend

19-year-old Damien Hurstel was arrested and charged with the murder of his mother's boyfriend, 45-year-old Anthony Casalaspro. Police arrived at the scene to find the victim stabbed and beheaded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 20252 min

Final New Orleans Jail Escapee Back Behind Bars

A convicted murderer who was part of a 10-person jailbreak in New Orleans in May has finally been caught. He was found hiding in a crawl space underneath a home in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 20252 min

How Long Will Sean 'Diddy' Combs Spend Behind Bars?

Disgraced media mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison last week, though he'll receive credit toward his sentence for the time he served in jail before and during the trial. Combs was convicted in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. FOX News Contributor and Criminal Defense Attorney Donna Rotunno provides her legal analysis on the sentencing and looks ahead at what's next for Combs. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you ha...

Oct 09, 202517 min

Connecticut Mom Accused Of Poisoning Ex-Husband's Wine

A 33-year-old Connecticut woman is being accused of poisoning iced tea and wine belonging to her estranged husband with an antifreeze ingredient, after he was hospitalized for renal failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 08, 20252 min

How Operation UNITED Is Bringing Closure To Cold Cases

Hundreds of thousands of people are reported missing each year. While some are found alive, others, tragically, are not. In Detroit, Michigan, alone, there are hundreds of unidentified victims of crime buried in unmarked graves. Two women took it upon themselves to unearth these mysteries and identify victims through Operation UNITED. Retired FBI Special Agent Katherine Schweit discusses the incredible investigative work of Sgt. Shannon Jones and FBI Special Agent Leslie Larsen share how they're...

Oct 07, 202546 min

Sean "Diddy" Combs Sentenced in NYC Federal Court

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison on charges of transportation to engage in prostitution, avoiding a life sentence from his more severe charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 06, 20252 min

Protecting Yourself From Anonymous Crime Online

The Netflix documentary, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish , has exposed the ease with which people can anonymously target, harass, and threaten individuals online. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an important time to understand the ways in which seemingly common technology can be weaponized against us. Head of Faculty at SANS Institute, Heather Barnhart , provides her expertise on digital forensics and later details her own experience with digital harassment as well. Follow Emil...

Oct 02, 202531 min

Suspect Named In 1991 Quadruple "Yogurt Shop" Murders

DNA evidence has helped police create a timeline for the long-unsolved 1991 murders of four teenage girls who were found dead at a yogurt store in Austin, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 01, 20252 min

The Dark Side Of The Internet: Taking Down Pedophiles

WARNING: This episode features sensitive topics involving children. Listener discretion is advised. In 1993, 10-year-old George Burdynski Jr. went missing from his Maryland home. While his case remains unsolved, the investigation into his disappearance led the FBI to uncover the dark and disturbing ways in which child predators interact with one another and with children online. This discovery led to the bureau's Innocent Images National Initiative. Retired FBI Agent Stacey Perkins discusses her...

Sep 30, 202537 min

First Woman On FBI's Most Wanted Terrorist List Dies

Assata Shakur, a fugitive and member of the Black Liberation Army, died at the age of 78. She was given political asylum in Cuba in 1979 after escaping prison for killing a New Jersey police officer six years prior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 20252 min

U.S. Marshals Announce Travis Decker's Death

The U.S. Marshals announced that Travis Decker, the 32-year-old man accused of killing his three daughters in June, is deceased. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 20252 min

Accused Long Island Serial Killer Will Face One Trial

The suspect in the Gilgo Beach murders on Long Island, Rex Heuerman, was back in court this week, where the presiding Judge Tim Mazzei denied the defense’s motion to break up the seven murder charges into separate trials. In another bombshell ruling, Judge Mazzei allowed the use of advanced DNA evidence, a technique never before used in a New York courtroom. Former NYPD Detective and FOX News Contributor Paul Mauro discusses the latest developments in the case. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Sep 25, 202535 min
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