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 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
More than three decades after four teenage girls were raped and murdered at an Austin yogurt shop, a judge has formally declared four accused men innocent following new DNA evidence identifying Robert Eugene Brashers — who died in 1999 — as the sole killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On February 1st, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today Show co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Tucson home. What began as a missing persons case has escalated into a federal probe involving ransom demands sent to media outlets like TMZ and a high-tech hunt for a biological signal. Chanley Painter is joined by retired FBI Special Agent Kyle Vowinkel to break down the investigation's latest turns. 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
After five hours of deliberation, a New Jersey jury found Paul Caneiro guilty of the 2018 quadruple murder of his brother, sister-in-law, and their two young children. Prosecutors argued that Caneiro slaughtered his family and torched their mansion to conceal his theft of funds from the brothers' joint business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the beloved mother of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, has gripped the nation after she vanished from her Tucson home. With a tampered doorbell camera, life-saving medication left behind, and drops of blood found on her porch, investigators are in a high-stakes race against time. Former FBI Agent Eddie Freyer joins Chanley Painter to analyze the evidence, discussing the high-tech hunt for Nancy's pacemaker signal and the validity of mysterious Bitcoin ransom demands. 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
Despite prosecutors recommending her immediate release following a plea deal, a judge sentenced au pair Juliana Peres Magalhaes to the maximum ten years in prison for her role in a lethal "love triangle" plot that claimed two lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can a court clerk's alleged words undo a double-murder conviction? Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh are betting on it as they petition the state's highest court to to overturn his murder convictions. Citing a "tainted" jury and improper evidence, the defense faces a steep uphill battle against prosecutors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The trial of Kouri Richins, the Utah mother and children's book author accused of poisoning her husband with a fentanyl-laced Moscow Mule, is officially underway in Summit County, Utah. Court TV Co-Anchor Ted Rowlands joins Chanley Painter to explain the high-stakes jury selection, the testimony from the victim's family, and the infamous "Walk the Dog" letter. They examine the motives, a previous attempted poisoning, and the potential strategy of the defense team. 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
It's been two years since Nicole Baldwin disappeared, and Florida investigators are getting creative. Using a highly trained Asian small-clawed otter to hunt for clues, police are reigniting the search for the missing mother of three while her husband remains under the spotlight as a person of interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
To the public, Ted Bundy was the embodiment of the American Dream, a charming law student with a bright future who volunteered at suicide hotlines and worked on political campaigns. But behind the winning smile and tailored suits laid a violent predator who turned college campuses into his personal killing fields. Professional archivist and creator of the research blog Killer In The Archives, Tiffany Jean, discusses her battle to unlock Bundy's forgotten prison files and the truth behind the women the world forgot. 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
Twenty-seven years after a Colorado father, his young daughter, and a coworker vanished and were believed murdered, Westminster police are reexamining evidence and increasing the reward in hopes of finally closing the cold case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former First Lady Jill Biden's ex-husband has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his second wife following a weeks-long investigation into a December domestic incident in Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former NYPD Detective Paul Mauro analyzes the conviction of Brendan Banfield in the "Au Pair Affair," detailing how blood spatter forensics exposed a cold-blooded murder plot. Emily and Paul also examine Ryan Routh's life sentence and erratic courtroom behavior following his attempted assassination of Donald Trump, plus the latest on the Tyler Robinson case as the defense fights to disqualify the prosecution in the Charlie Kirk assassination 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
Former IRS officer Brendan Banfield was convicted of conspiring with his au pair to kill his wife and an unsuspecting stranger, as prosecutors detailed how he lured a victim to his Virginia home before staging the crime scene to conceal the murders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
To millions of subscribers, Ruby Franke was the ultimate "super-mom," the face of the popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers. Her life seemed like a masterclass in organized parenting and wholesome values. But behind the suburban perfection lay a chilling reality: Ruby had fallen under the spell of Jodi Hildebrandt, a lifestyle coach who used faith as a tool for isolation and systematic abuse. In the summer of 2023, the world watched in shock as the facade of the “perfect family” crumbled. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker and director of Evil Influencer, Skye Borgman, discusses the layers of Jodi Hildebrandt's manipulation. 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
An Oklahoma mother was found dead inside a trash can at her Edmond home after neighbors reported a fight between two teens, leading police to arrest her adopted son on a first-degree murder complaint as investigators work to determine a motive and cause of death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New court documents allege a wealthy tech executive pushed his wife to her death during a bitter divorce, as prosecutors claim a dispute over millions of dollars and shared assets turned deadly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The trial of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, continues with the defense moving to disqualify the entire Utah County Attorney's Office. Paul Mauro and Utah attorney Skye Lazaro examine the state's unique "pre-preliminary" hearing process, the potential return of the firing squad, and whether the digital evidence against Tyler Robinson is enough for a conviction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two teenage girls in Florida are facing attempted premeditated murder charges after police say an anonymous tip alerted school officials to an alleged plot to kill another student. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Imagine living in a world where a stranger knows your every move. For CSI: Miami actress Eva LaRue, this was a 12-year reality. The nightmare began in 2007 with a single anonymous letter containing terrifying threats against Eva and her young daughter, Kaya. What followed was a decade-long campaign of harassment that forced the family to uproot their lives multiple times in a desperate search for safety. In honor of National Stalking Awareness Month, Eva LaRue and Kaya Callahan share their harrowing journey from victims to survivors. 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
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
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
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 surveillance footage that captured an unidentified person parking Jennifer's car. For more episodes like these, listen here: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/broken-dreams/ This episode is marked explicit for language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
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 York, reported on the Alexander brothers and brought to light the horrific accusations. 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
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
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
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: @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
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
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. Journalist and podcaster Anne Roderique-Jones closely covered the case in season one of her podcast, Ozarks True Crime. She provides a timeline of the case, a look into the suspects, and shares how the community is still impacted by the mystery. 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
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
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
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 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
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
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 and previews what listeners can expect from the upcoming 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
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
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
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