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.
Influencer Gabriela Gonzalez is accused of conspiring with her father and ex-boyfriend in an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting singer Jack Avery. Prosecutors say a bitter custody battle over the couple's daughter escalated into a shocking criminal case, with authorities alleging the trio attempted to hire a hitman through the dark web, only for the supposed assassin to actually be an undercover FBI agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A prominent law professor, a bitter custody battle, and a wealthy family who prosecutors say would stop at nothing to get what they wanted. In 2014, Florida State University criminal law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in his own garage. What followed was a decade-long investigation that peeled back the layers of a calculated murder-for-hire plot involving South Florida's prominent Adelson family. Today, legal analyst Lee Wallace joins us to break down how prosecutors secured a life sentence for the family matriarch, Donna Adelson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A judge ruled that some items police seized from Luigi Mangione's backpack after his arrest — including his cellphone, passport, and wallet — cannot be used in his upcoming state murder trial. However, prosecutors will still be allowed to introduce the alleged murder weapon and a notebook tied to the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On a freezing night in Vermont, Gregory Davis was kidnapped from his home by a man posing as a U.S. Marshal. Twenty-four hours later, his body was found in a snowbank. What seemed like a random kidnapping was actually a meticulously planned execution ordered from across the country. Joining the podcast today is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul J. Van de Graaff, the man who spent years working on this case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For three decades, he was a "ghost" who evaded authorities under multiple aliases after the 1993 murder of Cold As Life punk rock vocalist Rodney Barger. Now, after 33 years on the run, Richard Werstine is finally behind bars after U.S. Marshals tracked him down at a dog park in Panama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction, ordering a brand-new trial. Criminal defense attorney and host of the Courtroom Confidential podcast, Joshua Ritter, depicts the groundbreaking allegations of jury tampering involving former court clerk Rebecca Hill. He explains whether a fair trial is even possible in a community captivated by the Murdaugh legacy and discusses whether the defense can successfully argue for a change of venue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What happens when a veteran law enforcement leader becomes the mastermind of a cold-blooded assassination? In 2022, Michael Harding was lured to a Kentucky home under the guise of an emergency HVAC repair call. Waiting for him was not a customer, but an alleged hitman. Prosecutors reveal the plot was orchestrated by Michael's estranged wife, a California Highway Patrol Captain with 22 years on the force, following a dispute over money and property. Veteran true-crime journalist Ted Rowlands joins Chanley Painter to deconstruct the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Authorities in Phoenix arrested Christopher Michael Ebanks after investigators responding to a possible homicide call allegedly found a dismembered body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Houston cardiologist and a high-profile veterinarian seemed to have it all...until a web of bitter breakups led them to a deadly decision. Emily Compagno is joined by Rania Mankarious, CEO of Houston Crime Stoppers, to deconstruct the murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by Leon Jacob and Valerie McDaniel. From secret meetings at a local Olive Garden to the elaborate police sting involving fake "death photos," discover how law enforcement outsmarted two professionals who thought they were above the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeffrey Clark spent 22 years in prison for a 1992 murder he didn't commit. After DNA evidence cleared his name, a jury awarded him $24 million for investigative misconduct. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Texas jury sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand after jurors heard disturbing audio and watched video evidence detailing the child's final moments following her abduction by the FedEx driver delivering a package to her home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In July 2023, Miami mother Jasmine Paez logged onto rentahitman.com to solicit the murder of her three-year-old son. After providing photos and specific deadlines, she believed she was hiring a professional killer, but the site was actually a parody. Seasoned criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Amelia Ravelo joins to explain how, despite having an airtight case for solicitation of murder, Paez avoided jail time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife is now in custody in Italy after authorities say he cut off his ankle monitor, fled through Canada, and sought asylum overseas while claiming he was being wrongfully prosecuted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In 2005, Bob Innes bought a domain as an IT joke; now, it's an FBI tool. Today, RentAHitman.com has become an accidental "early warning system" that has saved dozens of lives and led to numerous arrests. Bob shares the most chilling requests he's received and how he coordinates with law enforcement to stop real-world tragedies before the trigger is pulled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
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