Each week, Emily Compagno – Co-Host of Outnumbered on The FOX News Channel - will be joined by a team of FOX News Digital true crime reporters, legal and law enforcement experts, along with the latest insights from the FOX News Investigative Team. Emily will bring stories of survival, solved and unsolved murders, America's Most Wanted killers, missing persons, and celebrity crime trials. This podcast will bring the listener into the story, as told by the people involved and those reporting on the ground. New episodes available every Tuesday, along with bonus episodes every Thursday.Â
The FOX True Crime Podcast with Emily Compagno is an exceptional addition to the true crime podcast genre. Emily's insightful and articulate interview format sets this podcast apart from others in the field. Her intelligent and well-thought-out questions make for captivating conversations with guests, making it my favorite true crime podcast to date.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Emily's ability to obtain a recap of the crime while still showing care and compassion for the victims and their families. She skillfully walks listeners through each case, demonstrating her inquisitiveness and adding grace and empathy throughout. It is evident that she is a natural at what she does, showcasing her gift for storytelling and her talent as a host. The stories and interviews are top-notch and keep listeners engaged from start to finish.
Another standout aspect of this podcast is Emily's interviewing style. Unlike some other podcasts where hosts interrupt their guests every few seconds, Emily allows her guests to fully speak without interruption, giving them the opportunity to share their stories uninterrupted. Her thoughtful questioning provides valuable insights into each person's experience, making for a truly insightful program that keeps listeners wanting more.
As much as it pains me to say anything nice about Fox, I must admit that this show is amazing. As a former attorney myself who listens to many true crime podcasts, I can confidently say that this one stands out from the rest. From Emily's excellent hosting skills to the incredibly interesting guests and well-produced content, everything about this podcast exceeds expectations. I eagerly await more episodes and hope for more content in the future.
In conclusion, The FOX True Crime Podcast with Emily Compagno is a must-listen for any true crime fan. With its comprehensive coverage, compassionate storytelling, and thoughtful interviewing style, it sets itself apart as one of the best podcasts in the genre. Whether you're captivated by Emily's intelligence, grace, charm or beauty (or all four), there is no denying that she embodies the feminine ideal. Don't miss out on this exceptional podcast experience.
A 24-year-old cold case out of Plano, Texas is back in the spotlight after investigators arrested the victim's wife, Lisa Honrud, saying new witness information and advances in technology helped unravel the 2002 shooting and alleged dumping of Frank Weiss's body near Lake Lewisville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A decades-old Houston cold case takes a sudden turn after the suspect identified through DNA evidence dies by apparent suicide in custody, as investigators now weigh new allegations and possible links to other unsolved crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Six months of lies ended in a shallow grave. Why did Skylar Neese's best friends lure her into the woods to kill her? When Skylar Neese snuck out of her bedroom window, she thought she was meeting her two best friends for a night of fun. She never returned. For half a year, her killers played the role of grieving friends, leading search parties and comforting her parents while hiding a cold-blooded secret. Director Claire Titley discusses her new docu-series, Friends Like These. She reveals how thousands of social media records and never-before-seen footage finally unmasked the ultimate betrayal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nick Reiner, the son of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner, has pleaded not guilty to the stabbing deaths of his parents and is set to appear in court as prosecutors prepare for a preliminary trial in a case that has stunned Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In 2012, 16-year-old Skylar Neese snuck out to meet her two best friends. She never made it home. For six months, her killers—Sheila Eddy and Rachel Shoaf—cried with Skylar's parents and led the search for her, all while hiding a dark secret in the Pennsylvania woods. Former FBI Special Agent Rob Ambrosini breaks down the psychology of this case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Maryland man, Dwight "DJ" Rust Jr. is now behind bars after authorities charged him with the 2002 murder of his wife, Michelle Rust—whose body was never found—marking a major break in a cold case that remained unsolved for more than two decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A 62-year-old man has been arrested in Florida in connection with a 1993 execution-style double murder in the Bronx, after new fingerprint analysis revived the decades-old cold case tied to a failed drug robbery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why do the world's most dangerous men often attract the most devoted admirers? From the stacks of love letters delivered to Ted Bundy to the modern-day "fandoms" surrounding the Menendez brothers, the phenomenon of hybristophilia, the romantic attraction to criminals, remains one of society's most unsettling mysteries. Dr. Janie Lacy, a renowned trauma psychotherapist, answers why some find their deepest connections behind a jail cell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a new documentary, Asa Ellerup says her husband, Rex Heuermann, admitted to killing most of his victims inside their Long Island home, including one murder he had not previously been charged with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How does a "normal" husband and father commit an unimaginable crime without a single red flag? Emily Compagno sits down with licensed psychotherapist and author Lena Derhally to deconstruct the case of Chris Watts. In August 2018, Watts murdered his pregnant wife, Shanann, and their two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. Lena, author of “My Daddy is a Hero: How Chris Watts Went from Family Man to Family Killer,” provides an expert deep dive into the psychological profile of a failed psychopath and a covert narcissist. They explore the "slow-build" snap, the role of his mistress, the disturbing details of his confessions, and the terrifying reality of the "discard phase" in narcissistic abuse. The Fox Nation special, 'The Watts Murders: Phases of Deterioration,' is now available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Los Angeles police have arrested 21-year-old singer David Anthony Burke, also known as D4vid, in connection with the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was discovered in the trunk of his impounded Tesla last year, as authorities continue investigating how the two may be linked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After nearly six years on the run, one of the FBI's most elusive fugitives, Kashawn Nicola Roper, is finally behind bars. Within hours of being added to the Top 10 Most Wanted list and with a $1 million reward on the table, tips from the public led officials straight to her in Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For months, the truth of what happened aboard the Carnival Horizon stayed hidden. Now, a stepbrother faces adult charges for the death of Anna Kepner. Complex Family Law Attorney Darlene Gomez unpacks the new forensic revelations that changed everything and explains the "high-stakes" battle over his pretrial release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A 20-year-old Texas man faces federal attempted murder charges after allegedly targeting the home and headquarters of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, over fears regarding the future of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
World-renowned criminal investigator and creator of Profiling Evil, Mike King, joins Chanley to unpack the chilling takedown of the Zion Society, a secretive polygamous cult led by Arvin Shreeve. Operating behind a suburban facade in Utah, the group practiced belief manipulation, abused women, and subjected children to horrific treatment. Mike details how a four-week undercover operation inside the cult's lingerie store exposed the truth, leading to hundreds of felony charges and the collapse of the disturbing operation that victimized many. To understand the chilling psychological tactics used by cult leaders and predators, grab Mike King's book, Deceived. For an even deeper, multi-part dive into this specific investigation, listen to the podcast series Gardens of Evil: Inside the Zion Society Cult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New court filings shed light on the prosecution's evidence against Kristin Ramsey, a former sales manager accused of fatally shooting realtor Ashley Okland during an open house in Iowa, a case that remained unsolved for more than a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jasveen Sangha, better known as the "Ketamine Queen" has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing the fatal dose of drugs that killed Friends star Matthew Perry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Wednesday, Rex Heuerman, the architect charged in the Long Island serial killings, formally pleaded guilty to the murders of seven women and admitted to an eighth uncharged victim. Paul Mauro, retired NYPD inspector, attorney, and co-host of The Weekly Wrap Sheet on Fox Nation, describes the prosecution's insurmountable evidence and the potential reasoning behind Rex's sudden change of plea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Washington state woman who admitted to planning and carrying out the fatal shooting of her father—after journaling about the crime and later calling 911—has been sentenced to 28 years in prison, as her defense cited mental illness and prosecutors pointed to calculated intent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On January 3, 2026, the world watched as U.S. Delta Force operators executed a heart-pounding extraction of Venezuelan Dictator Nicolás Maduro. Former Acting DEA Administrator Derek Maltz joins to go behind the headlines. We uncover how investigators proved Maduro wasn't just a dictator, but the head of a global terrorist cartel, and the chilling details of the mission that brought him to a federal prison cell in New York. Watch the Fox Nation Special: ‘The House of Maduro: Palace to Prison' is available now on Fox Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In 1994, 13-year-old Christina Plant vanished while heading to a horse stable in Star Valley, Arizona. After 32 years, investigators have located her alive at age 44. While her case was long classified as "missing endangered" under suspicious circumstances, officials were stunned to discover she reportedly disappeared on purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Decades after the 1984 strangulation of 22-year-old Sandra Kaye Davis, authorities have used DNA advances to arrest and charge 68-year-old Freddie Lee Granger Jr. with her murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What was supposed to be a romantic birthday hike in Oahu turned into a terrifying fight for survival. On March 24, 2025, Arielle Konig found herself clinging to life on the edge of a cliff while her husband, Dr. Gerhardt Konig, allegedly tried to end her life. Today, we dive deep into the cross-examination and the defense strategy with criminal defense attorney and co-host of The Weekly Rap Sheet on FOX Nation, Josh Ritter. Follow Chanley on Instagram: @ChanleySha Follow on Chanley X: @ChanleySPainter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What began as a group of children playing with what they thought were deer bones turned into a grim death investigation after South Carolina authorities recovered over 50 human remains estimated to have been submerged for more than a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Emily Compagno and journalist and author Rachel Corbett dismantle the myths surrounding the rise of criminal profiling. From the hunt for Jack the Ripper and Ted Bundy to the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit, Rachel explores why we are obsessed with "psychological fingerprints "and why they often fail to solve cases. Get Rachel Corbett's book, The Monsters We Make: Murder, Obsession, and the Rise of Criminal Profiling, wherever books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An Ohio woman will spend up to two decades behind bars after firing eight shots during a New Year's Day confrontation over a love triangle, critically injuring an innocent bystander who says his life was forever changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57-year-old Kimberly Sullivan faces additional kidnapping and assault charges after her 32-year-old stepson escaped a two-decade imprisonment in a storage closet by setting fire to their Waterbury home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Duggar family's dark history repeated itself when Joseph Duggar, child of the "19 Kids and Counting" reality TV family, was taken into custody after he was accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl six years ago during a vacation in Florida. Days after Joseph's arrest, his wife, Kendra Duggar, was also taken into custody. The couple now faces a string of new joint charges in Arkansas, including four counts each of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of false imprisonment. Prosecutor and seasoned criminal defense attorney, Mark Eiglarsh, joins to discuss the overlapping charges in Arkansas and Florida. Follow Chanley on Instagram: @ChanleySha Follow on Chanley X: @ChanleySPainter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pro cornhole player Dayton James Webber, a quadruple amputee, was arrested after allegedly shooting a passenger in his Tesla and fleeing across state lines with the victim's body still in the vehicle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was a typical Thursday afternoon in North Port, Florida. Twenty-one-year-old Denise Amber Lee stood on her front porch, unaware that a predator was watching from a passing car, hunting for a victim. While witnesses called for help, a tragic breakdown in communication between three dispatchers meant that life-saving information never reached the officers on the ground. Today, Denise's husband, Nathan Lee, discusses the Denise Amber Lee Foundation. Their mission is to overhaul 9-1-1 training and technology nationwide, ensuring that no other family has to endure the preventable tragedy his family faced that day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An Iowa woman has been indicted for the 2011 first-degree murder of 27-year-old realtor Ashley Oakland, who was shot twice while hosting an open house in a West Des Moines townhouse. Despite following thousands of leads over 15 years, investigators have not yet disclosed the specific evidence or motive that led to the arrest of 53-year-old Kristin Elizabeth Ramsey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After two decades, a hung jury, and a retrial, Edward Holley has been acquitted in the 2003 murder of Megan McDonald, with jurors citing major gaps in the prosecution's case despite lingering doubts about his innocence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two Florida teens caught laughing on dashcam footage after being arrested for orchestrating a meticulous high school murder plot. What began as an anonymous tip to police escalated into a discovery of a "murder kit" and a disturbing obsession with the Sandy Hook shooter. Renowned trauma psychotherapist Dr. Janie Lacy examines the aftermath of the teen's arrest. Follow Chanley on Instagram: @ChanleySha Follow on Chanley X: @ChanleySPainter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Utah jury has convicted Kouri Richins of murdering her husband with fentanyl after prosecutors said she killed him for money—then later wrote a children's book about grief to help their kids cope. She is facing 25 years to life in prison and will face sentencing in May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Monday, Utah children's book author Kouri Richins was convicted of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, following a weeks-long trial centered on the 2022 crime. Criminal defense attorney and co-host of The Weekly Rap Sheet on FOX Nation, Josh Ritter, breaks down the pivotal moments that turned the jury against her. Josh discusses how the prosecution transformed a circumstantial case into a "slam dunk," why the defense found itself in a stalemate, and what Kouri's sentencing might look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Danielle Redlick wasn't just a wife…she was married to the man who had once been her stepfather. For seventeen years, they lived a life of complicated secrets, but one night in 2019, that life ended with the blade of a kitchen knife. Trial attorney and legal analyst Lee Wallace, host of the YouTube channel “Lawyer Lee,” joins to break down the kitchen knife murder trial. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A 75-year-old New York City man has been charged with murdering his 33-year-old wife and allegedly scattering her dismembered remains across Queens, with investigators linking him to the crime through cellphone data and evidence found inside their home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An Ohio man has been charged with murdering his wife months after initially telling police she died by suicide. Investigators citing an autopsy showing seventeen stab wounds, defensive injuries, and contradictory statements during the investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After six years of missing person posters, dismissed charges, and a multi-million-dollar civil lawsuit, Barry Morphew — the man accused of killing his wife, Suzanne — is back in court to face Colorado prosecutors. Retired police commander Mike King, host of The Profiling Evil YouTube Channel and Gardens of Evil: Inside the Zion Society Cult podcast, joins to break down today's case. Follow Chanley on Instagram: @ChanleySha Follow on Chanley X: @ChanleySPainter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two high-profile real estate brokers, Tal Alexander and Oren Alexander, along with their brother Alon Alexander, were convicted in Manhattan of running a years-long sex trafficking scheme in which prosecutors say they lured, drugged, and assaulted women at parties and luxury properties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One man, a parachute, and $200,000 in cash. It remains the only unsolved hijacking in commercial aviation history. For over 50 years, the FBI has chased the ghost of D.B. Cooper, yet his identity, his motive, and even his survival are unknown. Did he perish in the wilderness, or did he pull off the perfect crime? Expert Eric Ulis lays out the evidence, the suspects, and the search for the real D.B. Cooper. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A multi-state manhunt has ended with the arrest of 22-year-old Ivan Miller in Colorado, who is accused of killing three women in rural Utah—including an 86-year-old homeowner and two hikers—in what investigators are calling “crimes of convenience.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New court filings have pulled back the curtain on the disturbing digital footprint of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann. The records detail over 500 contacts with sex workers and a history of sadistic internet searches, all allegedly conducted during the same period he was stalking the grieving families of his victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Co-host of The Weekly Rap Sheet on FOX Nation and criminal defense attorney, Josh Ritter, weighs in on the landmark guilty verdict against Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter. Josh analyzes how the jury reached a unanimous conviction on all 27 counts, including second-degree murder, in less than two hours. He also examines whether this conviction establishes a new national standard for gun-owning parents and the likelihood of these complex issues seeing a future in the appellate courts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A judge declared a mistrial in the case of former Miami Hurricanes player Rashaun Jones after a deadlocked jury failed to reach a verdict regarding the 2006 murder of his teammate, Bryan Pata. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
To the public, Atlanta's Gold Club was the ultimate playground for the rich and famous, from NBA All-Stars to Hollywood headliners. But behind the champagne and VIP booths, the feds discovered a racketeering engine fueled by fraud, prostitution, and Gambino crime family ties. Former FBI agent and Marine veteran Mark Sewell joins Chanley Painter to go inside the investigation of the most profitable strip club in America. Follow Chanley on Instagram: @ChanleySha Follow on Chanley X: @ChanleySPainter If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A North Carolina mother of three who vanished in 2001 was located 24 years later and taken into custody on an outstanding warrant tied to a decades-old DWI charge, after telling investigators she left due to domestic issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Florida authorities say William Elwood Simmons is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting his 83-year-old wife, Nancy Lee Simmons, inside their Orange County home, later telling deputies he had “dealt with her dementia for too long” and would rather live in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Criminal Defense Attorney and former prosecutor Amelia Ravello joins Chanley Painter to analyze the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie and the impact of a $1 million reward. They also examine the "overwhelming" evidence in the Kouri Richins trial from fentanyl purchases to luxury prison searches and discuss Nick Reiner's not-guilty plea in the brutal stabbing deaths of his parents, Hollywood's Rob and Michelle Reiner. Follow Chanley on Instagram: @ChanleySha Follow on Chanley X: @ChanleySPainter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Federal prosecutors have charged the stepbrother of Florida teen Anna Kepner with homicide months after she was found dead and hidden in her cabin aboard a Carnival cruise ship, with the criminal case first revealed through an emergency divorce court filing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
To the world, Myles Connor was a Mensa genius and a charming rock star in the Massachusetts music scene. But behind the guitar lay a master criminal who robbed over 30 museums. Security expert and author of The Rembrandt Heist, Anthony Amore, describes the audacious 1975 theft of a priceless Rembrandt and how the thief used masterpieces as the ultimate bargaining chips to stay out of jail. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagnoIf you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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