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A late-night stop at a Dairy Queen led to one of the biggest stories of Dale Cardwell’s career. In this episode of "Zone 7," Sheryl McCollum talks with Dale about the investigation that uncovered corruption inside the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, exposed deputies working on the clock for Sidney Dorsey, and helped fuel a political shakeup that ended in the murder of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown. Dale shares how the story unfolded, the danger it brought to his own family, and the break that finally helped tie the killing back to Sidney Dorsey. Guest Bio: Dale Cardwell is a six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, consumer investigator, and founder of TrustDALE. He is known for helping expose scams, political corruption, and government waste. He teamed up with Clark Howard and now hosts Inside Investigations, which airs on more than 100 television markets nationwide. About the Host Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a Metro Atlanta Police Department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases include The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, and Tupac Shakur. Her work on the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching led to her Emmy Award for “CSI: Atlanta” and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com X: @zone7squad Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast Preorder Sheryl’s upcoming book, "Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Lessons in Life, Justice, and Joy from a Forensic Scientist," releasing May 2026 from Simon and Schuster. Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl McCollum introduces Dale Cardwell and the Dairy Queen stop that led to one of DeKalb County’s biggest corruption cases (1:15) Dale explains the system he built after years of consumer reporting, focused on helping consumers avoid scams (3:30) Deputies are accused of clocking in at the jail while working private security for Sheriff Sidney Dorsey (6:15) Surveillance, inside sources, and an open-records request lead to the first major break in the story (9:30) The reporting lands just before the election and helps shift attention toward challenger Derwin Brown (12:30) The corruption picture widens with allegations involving sexual harassment and sex-for-favors allegations, fake badges, and inmate labor (15:00) Dale recalls the night police came to his door after Derwin Brown was murdered (19:00) Dale learns he is also believed to be on the hit list, and he and his family are placed under protective custody (23:30) An interview moment raises new questions about Sidney Dorsey’s knowledge of the conspiracy (27:15) A witness’s note on a napkin helps lead investigators back to the murder plot (28:30) Patrick Cuffy describes Dorsey giving the kill order on paper, then tearing it up and swallowing it (33:30) Dale reflects on the cost of the case and his bond with the Brown family See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The calls to remove Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos have grown louder since the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie thrust his department into the national spotlight. But the people demanding action may not realize how few options actually exist. Nanos won reelection by just 481 votes in 2024. The Board of Supervisors has requested two separate outside investigations. Deputies within his own department voted no confidence. And yet, under Arizona law, removing an elected sheriff between elections is one of the hardest things to accomplish in American government.In this episode, we lay out the three paths that theoretically exist and explain why each one hits a wall. A recall election would require over 121,000 verified signatures collected in just 120 days — a logistical mountain with no existing infrastructure to support it. Criminal prosecution has been explored twice through Attorney General referrals, with one investigation closing without charges and the other producing no public action. And impeachment, the mechanism people invoke most often, simply does not apply to county officers under the Arizona Constitution. The legislature cannot impeach a sheriff. The governor cannot remove a sheriff. The Board of Supervisors cannot remove a sheriff. This is a constitutional reality rooted in Arizona's founding principles, and it affects every county in the state.Whether you support Nanos or want him gone, this episode is about the system — what it allows, what it doesn't, and what that means for the Guthrie investigation and beyond.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SheriffNanos #PimaCountySheriff #TrueCrimeToday #RecallElection #ArizonaLaw #SheriffRemoval #SavannahGuthrie #Tucson #LawEnforcement

Chris Nanos won reelection as Pima County Sheriff by 481 votes. His own Board of Supervisors has twice requested outside investigations into his conduct. Deputies voted no confidence. He placed his political opponent on administrative leave weeks before the election. And now, with the Nancy Guthrie disappearance making national headlines every day, calls for his removal have intensified to a level rarely seen in county-level law enforcement. But what would it actually take to remove him from office before 2028?In this episode, we go beyond the frustration and into the actual legal mechanisms that exist — and don't exist — for removing an elected sheriff in Arizona. We break down the recall process and the math that makes it a near-impossibility: roughly 121,825 valid signatures in 120 days across a sprawling county of over a million people. We examine two Attorney General investigations, one already closed without charges and another that has gone silent. And we explain why the most commonly demanded solution — impeachment — is constitutionally off the table for county officers in Arizona.Drawing on the Arizona Constitution, the 2025 Arizona Supreme Court ruling in Sanchez v. Maricopa County, and the documented record of supervisors' attempts to hold Nanos accountable, this episode reveals a structural reality most people never consider. Arizona's framers designed a system to protect elected officials from political removal. That same system now makes meaningful accountability between elections nearly impossible. Whether you're following the Guthrie investigation or simply want to understand how much power an elected sheriff actually holds, this is the episode that answers the question everyone is asking.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SheriffNanos #PimaCounty #ArizonaConstitution #RecallElection #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #SheriffAccountability #SavannahGuthrie #TucsonAZ

This is where we stop talking about what the attorneys said and start looking at what the recordings actually show.Two pieces of evidence from the Kouri Richins trial give us the closest thing to being inside that house the night Eric Richins died: the 911 call placed at 3:21 a.m. and the body camera footage from Deputy Nguyen, among the first to arrive on scene.On the 911 call, Kouri is sobbing. She tells the dispatcher Eric isn't breathing and he's cold. She says she doesn't know what happened. She says she doesn't know CPR but agrees to try. Defense attorney Kathryn Nester called it the sound of a wife becoming a widow. Prosecutors say Kouri first grabbed her phone at 3:06 a.m.—fifteen minutes before that call. They allege the delay reflects a guilty conscience.The bodycam shows Kouri interacting with officers and answering questions while medics work on Eric in the background. She appears distraught. She tells them about the drinks they had around 9 p.m., that she slept in their son's room, that Eric may have had a THC gummy. Her mother arrives and mentions an allergy shot from the day before. Deputies on scene had no idea fentanyl was involved—they were considering an aneurysm.We go through it all in this episode: the audio, the footage, the body language, the details, and the fifteen-minute gap that prosecutors say reveals consciousness of guilt.Does this look like genuine shock? Does the 911 call sound real? What about the gap between unlocking the phone and dialing? We're asking you to watch with us and tell us what you see.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #KouriRichins911Call #BodycamFootage #EricRichins #15MinuteGap #KouriRichinsTrial #FentanylPoisoning #HiddenKillersLive #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

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The criticism isn't coming from cable news pundits or political opponents. It's coming from inside the house.Nearly four weeks after Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Tucson home, the sheriff leading the investigation is facing public accusations from his own former command staff. Richard Kastigar, a 46-year department veteran and former Chief Deputy, says Sheriff Chris Nanos has "great disdain" for the FBI stemming from a decade-old investigation—and that Nanos is "still pissed" about it. Richard Carmona, another former Chief Deputy, told reporters he's "disappointed at the level or lack of leadership."The president of the deputies' union put it more bluntly: "It is a common belief in this agency that this case has become an ego case for Sheriff Nanos."Nanos disputes everything. He says the FBI relationship is strong. He says the evidence decisions were about lab consistency. He says the criticism is political noise.But actions speak. The crime scene was released too early—he admitted it. DNA went to a private lab, not Quantico, and now faces "challenges" that could take months. A search helicopter pilot was reportedly reassigned during the active investigation. And the sheriff told reporters: "I'm not used to everyone hanging onto my every word and then holding me accountable."An 84-year-old woman remains missing. Her family just offered a $1 million reward—more than three weeks after they reportedly wanted to announce it. And the man running the investigation says everyone questioning him is the problem.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SheriffChrisNanos #TrueCrimeToday #SavannahGuthrie #TucsonArizona #FBIvsPolice #MissingPersonsCase #PimaCountySheriff #TrueCrime #NancyGuthrieUpdate

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Two recordings from the night Eric Richins died are now public — and they tell very different stories depending on who's interpreting them.The 911 call, placed at 3:21 a.m. on March 4, 2022, captures Kouri Richins in apparent distress. She's sobbing. She tells the dispatcher her husband isn't breathing and he's cold. She says she came to bed and found him unresponsive. She doesn't know how to do CPR but says she'll try. The defense played this call in open court and framed it as raw, unfiltered anguish. But prosecutors allege Kouri picked up her phone fifteen minutes before placing that call — and they say the delay points to a guilty conscience.Deputy Nguyen's body camera footage shows the scene inside the house. Kouri is visible, appearing distraught, answering officers' questions while medics work on Eric behind her. She tells law enforcement they had celebratory drinks, that she went to sleep in her son's room, and that Eric might have taken a THC gummy. Her mother arrives and mentions an allergy shot from the previous day. At that point, nobody on scene had any idea fentanyl was involved. Deputies floated the possibility of an aneurysm.In this episode, we go through the call and the footage in real time. We break down tone, body language, word choice, and the gap between 3:06 and 3:21 a.m. Then we ask the audience to tell us what they see. Is this shock? Is it performance? Is it something in between? The comments section is open — this is your episode as much as ours.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #KouriRichins911Call #BodycamFootage #EricRichins #TrueCrimeToday #KouriRichinsTrial #FentanylPoisoning #TrueCrime #ParkCityUtah #MurderTrial

Forget the opening statements. Forget the attorneys' spin. In this episode, we go straight to the source — the two recordings that captured Kouri Richins in the hours after Eric Richins was found dead in their bed.First, the 911 call. Placed at 3:21 a.m. on March 4, 2022. Kouri is crying hard. She can barely form sentences. She tells the dispatcher her husband isn't breathing, that he's cold, that she doesn't know what happened. When asked about CPR, she says she doesn't know how. The defense played this for the jury and called it the sound of a wife becoming a widow. But the prosecution says Kouri first accessed her phone at 3:06 a.m. That's fifteen minutes before she dialed 911. What was happening during those fifteen minutes?Then, Deputy Nguyen's bodycam footage. Kouri is on camera answering law enforcement questions while paramedics attempt to resuscitate Eric in the background. She appears distraught. She recounts celebratory drinks around 9 p.m., going to sleep in her son's room, and finding Eric cold when she came back to the bedroom. She tells officers he may have taken a THC gummy. Her mother Lisa Darden arrives and brings up an allergy shot Eric had the day before. Nobody at that scene — not the deputies, not the medics, not the family — knew fentanyl was in his system. Deputies were wondering if it was an aneurysm.We break it all down. The tone. The body language. The details she volunteers. The details she doesn't. And then we hand it to you. What do you see when you watch this footage? Genuine grief or something else? We want your take in the comments.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #KouriRichins911Call #BodycamFootage #EricRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #HiddenKillers #FentanylPoisoning #TrueCrime #SummitCounty #MurderTrial

Two Missouri deputies are dead and two more wounded after a traffic stop turns into a nightlong manhunt and gun battle in the Ozarks. The online gaming platform Roblox is facing new criticism after its newly appointed parent advocate struggles to explain how the company plans to protect children from predators. Drivers near Buffalo did double takes Monday after loose cows risked becoming hamburger, shutting down lanes on Interstate 90 in Hamburg, New York. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on America in the MorningState Of The Union Standing before a joint session of Congress, President Trump touted what he sees as the accomplishments of the first year of his second term and offered heavy criticism at Democrats in what became the longest State of the Union speech in history.  John Stolnis has the recap from Washington.   Democrat State Of The Union Response   Outside the Capitol, Democrats held what they billed as the People's Rally, blaming President Trump for a number of issues, and after the State of the Union, Virginia Governor Abagail Spanberger gave the Democrat response.  Bob Brown has that part of the story.   Reward Upped In Guthrie Disappearance The reward for information on the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie has been increased.  Ed Donahue reports the plea by NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie comes as her mother has now been missing for nearly a month.   Washington Stabbing Spree A shocking scene in a small residential neighborhood - Five people, including a suspect, are dead in a mass stabbing in the Pacific Northwest.  Details from correspondent Rich Johnson in Seattle.   DOJ Sues UCLA The Department of Justice is suing University of California system over allegations that its L-A campus turned a blind eye to workplace antisemitism.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   State Of The Union Recap In the longest State of the Union speech in history, President Trump touted his accomplishments and also sparred with Democrats.  John Stolnis has the recap from Washington.   GOP Calling For Gonzalez Resignation Republican House leadership is responding to calls for a Texas Congressman to step down following an alleged affair that ended in tragedy.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Deputies Killed During Traffic Stop Two Missouri sheriff's deputies were killed early Tuesday morning while conducting a traffic stop.  The incident triggered a manhunt that ended with the death of the suspect.  Correspondent Joan Jones tells us two other deputies were wounded in the firefight.   Consumer Confidence A small rebound in US consumer confidence in February comes after a plunge a month earlier.  Lisa Dwyer has details. New Developments In Kirk Case In a Utah courtroom, there were new legal developments in the case surrounding the Charlie Kirk shooting.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.   Finally   A rift is forming between the New York City mayor and the police department in the nation's largest city after nearly a dozen officers were injured during a snowball fight.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the officers were responding to what was a planned event in a park, but a video has now surfaced of the snowball throwers taunting police as they pelted the officers, and the police union is demanding arrests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode focuses entirely on the two recordings that put us closest to what happened the night Eric Richins died — the 911 call Kouri Richins placed at 3:21 a.m. on March 4, 2022, and the body camera footage from Deputy Nguyen, one of the first officers on scene.The 911 call was played in court by defense attorney Kathryn Nester during opening statements. Kouri is heard sobbing and telling the dispatcher that her husband isn't breathing and is cold to the touch. She says she came into bed, turned over, and he was cold. She tells the operator she doesn't know what happened and doesn't know how to perform CPR. The defense called it the sound of a wife becoming a widow. Prosecutors, however, allege Kouri first accessed her phone at 3:06 a.m. — fifteen minutes before that 911 call. They argue the gap shows she was not acting out of pure shock.The bodycam footage from Deputy Nguyen was also played during trial testimony. It shows Kouri appearing distraught and answering questions from law enforcement while paramedics attempted to resuscitate Eric. She tells officers about the celebratory drinks they had around 9 p.m., says she slept in her son's room, and mentions Eric may have taken a THC gummy that night. Her mother Lisa Darden arrives and tells officers Eric had an allergy shot the day before. At the scene, no one knew fentanyl was involved. Deputies were considering the possibility of an aneurysm. The video also showed family members arriving in distress — including Katie Richins-Benson, who was later seen being consoled by Kouri in a moment the defense highlighted during cross-examination.We go through every significant moment in both recordings — what's said, how it's said, what the body language suggests, and what questions remain unanswered. Then we turn it over to you. What do you hear in that 911 call? What do you see in that bodycam footage? Does the fifteen-minute gap change anything for you? We want your analysis in the comments.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #KouriRichins911Call #BodycamFootage #EricRichins #KouriRichinsChannel #KouriRichinsTrial #FentanylPoisoning #TrueCrime #SummitCountyTrial #DeputyNguyen

On this week's Education Nation podcast, we turned our attention to one of the pinch points of our education system, perhaps the most pressurised and least understood roles in Irish education: school leadership. More specifically, the conversation focused on the lived reality of principals and deputy principals in post-primary schools.Our guest, Rachel O'Connor, a long-standing advocate for school leaders, painted a picture of a profession that is deeply committed, increasingly complex, and now facing challenges that would have been unimaginable even a decade ago.In her current role as Deputy Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies, Rachel certainly has her finger on the pulse.

If the AD search breakdowns and interviews have been helpful, please consider financially supporting HEA with a tip. CollegeAD reported this week that there are 5 finalists for the Charlotte AD job, including 2 sitting ADs and 3 P4 Deputies. I do not think they will hire a sitting athletic director. In this video, I outline who I think those deputy candidates could be or at least outline why the job profiles of each could be a sign of who Charlotte decides to hire. I do not have sources and this is all my own analysis based on studying positions and schools. HEA is presented by PILYTIX, an AI tech company for higher education institutions and sports organizations. Increased Donations. Fast, Effective Targeting. Improved Performance. AD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts.Onrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue.

A Fresno man has been arrested for the 36th time, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say 46‑year‑old Michael Delsid was taken into custody Tuesday after he refused to pull over for detectives with the Adult Compliance Team. The chase ended near Clinton and Marks Avenues, where deputies used a PIT maneuver to stop his pickup truck. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Fresno man has been arrested for the 36th time, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say 46‑year‑old Michael Delsid was taken into custody Tuesday after he refused to pull over for detectives with the Adult Compliance Team. The chase ended near Clinton and Marks Avenues, where deputies used a PIT maneuver to stop his pickup truck. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has determined that petitions seeking the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Jean Mensa, her two deputies and the Special Prosecutor, Mr Kissi Agyebeng, do not establish a prima facie case to warrant further action

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Two cases. Two sets of problems the public is not being told about. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta joins Hidden Killers to break down the Nancy Guthrie investigation from a defense perspective and walk through what both sides are facing if the Alex Murdaugh conviction is reversed at oral arguments this week.In the Guthrie case, Motta reads between the lines of an investigation where the crime scene was processed, released, and re-entered at least four times. The Nest doorbell evidence has no video to support it. Deputies conducted forensic photography inside the home of Tommaso Cioni — the last person to see Nancy alive — while the sheriff tells the public there are no suspects. The ransom landscape has been contaminated by confirmed imposters. Multiple notes demanding Bitcoin were sent to media outlets. The family has posted four escalating video pleas and offered six million dollars. There has been no confirmed response. President Trump previewed a coming "solution." Motta explains what the investigation's actions, the ransom chaos, and the total silence tell a defense attorney about where this case really stands.On Murdaugh, the Supreme Court hears oral arguments Wednesday with Becky Hill's perjury in the record and a legal standard dispute that could be dispositive. If the conviction falls, the defense has the full transcript while the prosecution faces exclusion of its motive evidence. The forensic gaps — no DNA, no prints, no blood — become even more exposed. And Murdaugh is already serving 67 combined years on financial crimes.Motta gives the defense attorney's read on both cases and explains what the public is missing.#NancyGuthrie #AlexMurdaugh #BobMotta #HiddenKillers #GuthrieCase #MurdaughAppeal #BeckyHill #BitcoinRansom #TommasoCioni #DefenseAttorneyJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

In part 2, we go deep into Sheriff Mark Lamb's career trajectory, his bold strategy for securing a 20% pay raise for Deputies, and the controversial but effective media tactics that rebuilt public trust.  Discover the real stories behind the headlines as Mark discusses the transition from local law enforcement to the national stage.

The Nancy Guthrie investigation is nine days old and criminal defense attorney Bob Motta says the contradictions between law enforcement's public statements and their actual investigative actions are building a defense case before anyone has even been charged. On today's True Crime Today, Motta breaks down every major development and explains what a defense attorney sees that most people miss.Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Catalina Foothills home in Tucson, Arizona. Blood confirmed as hers was found on the front porch. Her pacemaker stopped transmitting. The Nest doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 AM, and at 2:12 AM the system reportedly detected a person — but no video exists because there was no active subscription. The Pima County Sheriff says there are no suspects, no persons of interest, and no vehicles connected to the case.But the actions on the ground tell a different story entirely. The crime scene was processed, released to the family, and re-entered by FBI agents with canine units at least three additional times. On Day 8, investigators searched the septic tank. Deputies spent hours conducting forensic photography inside the home of Nancy's daughter Annie Guthrie and her husband Tommaso Cioni — the last known person to see Nancy alive — and left carrying evidence bags. A blue SUV was towed from Nancy's property. Gas stations near the foothills are being canvassed for overnight surveillance.The FBI is now jointly running the investigation. President Trump says he is being briefed multiple times daily. Federal digital billboards have been deployed across multiple states. Motta explains what federal involvement signals and how it changes the legal landscape for anyone eventually charged.Bob Motta gives the defense attorney's playbook on every move investigators have made — and what they are not telling you.#NancyGuthrie #TrueCrimeToday #BobMotta #GuthrieDisappearance #TommasoCioni #PimaCounty #FBIInvestigation #CatalinaFoothills #SheriffNanos #BreakingCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

San Diego County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a Spring Valley man on multiple drug, weapon and fraud charges. Local leaders have agreed upon a new settlement over microplastics that have been polluting San Diego's coastline. Some members of San Diego's Puerto Rican community will be paying special attention to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime concert.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Sunday. 

On November 11, 2013, a motorcyclist riding in a remote stretch of the Mojave Desert came across something that did not belong to the landscape. The area lay north of Victorville, not far from Interstate 15 but far enough that engine noise fades and the wind carries most of the sound. The ground was hard and pale, broken by scrub and scattered rock. In that dirt, the rider saw what appeared to be a human skull. He stopped. He called authorities. Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded. The location was isolated but accessible by dirt road. The initial discovery was small — a skull partially exposed in desert soil — but the scene widened quickly. Deputies secured the area and began a systematic search. Within hours, investigators realized the find was not a single set of remains. Two burial sites were identified. They were shallow. The soil was loose compared to the surrounding terrain, disturbed and then pressed back down. The graves would later be referred to in reports as Grave A and Grave B. In total, four sets of human remains were recovered.  On November 15, 2013, San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon addressed the media. He confirmed that the remains recovered in the desert had been identified as belonging to Joseph McStay, age 40; his wife, Summer McStay, age 43; and their two sons, Gianni, age 4, and Joseph Jr., age 3. The McStay family had been missing since February 4, 2010. For nearly four years, their case had lived in a different category — disappearance, possible voluntary departure, international travel theory, Mexico speculation. The discovery in Victorville ended that ambiguity. The McStays had not relocated. They had not started over. They had not walked across a border and vanished into another country. They had been killed.Sources: https://coronadotimes.com/event/down-to-the-bone-caitlin-rother-and-the-mcstay-family-murders/https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/judge-unseals-court-records-in-mcstay-murder-case/509-5297be95-2f41-4ce7-931e-8c3dc98e0918https://allthatsinteresting.com/mcstay-family-murdershttps://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/missing-mcstay-family-cross-mexico/story?id=10042816https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/mcstay-family-murder-trial-charles-merritt-closing-arguments-jury/159073/https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-mcstay-family-deaths-20190120-story.htmlhttps://www.sbsun.com/2019/03/11/key-prosecution-evidence-flopped-in-mcstay-family-murder-case-defense-contends/https://www.sbsun.com/2019/03/11/key-prosecution-evidence-flopped-in-mcstay-family-murder-case-defense-contends/https://abc7.com/post/mcstay-murders-merritt-attorneys-poke-holes-in-timeline/5190475/https://www.cnn.com/2014/07/01/justice/mcstay-case-five-questionshttps://press.wbd.com/us/media-release/investigation-discovery/go-inside-controversial-and-shocking-trial-charles-chase-merritt-mcstay-familyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Deputies in Kendall County, Illinois found Cody Sales rambling incoherently with self-inflicted stab wounds when they went to his mother's home in June 2022 to check on her. Cody told deputies his mom took an Uber to Wal-Mart but deputies didn't buy his story. They found a gruesome scene inside with Nancy bound with chains and her dog dead. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy goes through the disturbing case in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.Host:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5CRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

03:58 Patel gets heated with Fox News during interview about attempted Trump assassination15:26 DHS pulls hundreds of agents out of Minnesota27:33 Ryan Routh gets life sentence for attempting to assassinate Trump31:51 Sex predator released by judge chased down by ICE41:16 Deputies serving warrant are greeted by suspect armed with a gun on videoLEO Round Table (law enforcement talk show)Season 11, Episode 026 (2,615) filmed on 02/05/20261. https://thelibertydaily.com/kash-patel-gets-testy-as-bret-baier-presses/2. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/dhs-pulls-700-federal-officers-from-minnesota-after-unprecedented-cooperation-with-state-homan/ar-AA1VEZk43. https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/ryan-routh-sentencing-c92ff8f6?st=B36gEz4. https://www.rvmnews.com/2026/02/ice-agents-chase-down-illegal-alien-sex-predator-after-judge-lets-him-walk/5. https://rumble.com/v75ag0i-bodycam-shows-man-fatally-shot-by-deputies-serving-child-porn-warrant-in-mi.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_aShow Panelists and Personalities:Chip DeBlock (Host and retired police detective)Frank Loveridge (retired Secret Service agent)Rich Staropoli (former Secret Service agent)Related Events, Organizations and Books:Retired DEA Agent Robert Mazur's works:Interview of Bryan Cranston about him playing Agent Robert Mazur in THE INFILTRATOR filmhttps://vimeo.com/channels/1021727Trailer for the new book, THE BETRAYALhttps://www.robertmazur.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Betrayal-trailer-reMix2.mp4Everything on Robert Mazurhttps://www.robertmazur.com/The Wounded Blue - Lt. Randy Sutton's charityhttps://thewoundedblue.org/Rescuing 911: The Fight For America's Safety - by Lt. Randy Sutton (Pre-Order)https://rescuing911.org/Books by panelist and retired Lt. Randy Sutton:https://www.amazon.com/Randy-Sutton/e/B001IR1MQU%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareThey're Lying: The Media, The Left, and The Death of George Floyd - by Liz Collin (Lt. Bob Kroll's wife)https://thelieexposed.com/Lt. Col. Dave Grossman - Books, Newsletter, Presentations, Shop, Sheepdogshttps://grossmanontruth.com/Sheriff David Clarke - Videos, Commentary, Podcast, Shop, Newsletterhttps://americassheriff.com/Content Partners:Red Voice Media - Real News, Real Reportinghttps://www.redvoicemedia.com/shows/leo/ThisIsButter - One of the BEST law enforcement video channelshttps://rumble.com/user/ThisIsButterThe Free Press - LEO Round Table is in their Cops and Crimes section 5 days a weekhttps://www.tampafp.com/https://www.tampafp.com/category/cops-and-crime/Video Show Schedule On All Outlets:http://leoroundtable.com/home/syndication/Syndicated Radio Schedule:http://leoroundtable.com/radio/syndicated-radio-stations/Sponsors:Galls - Proud to serve America's public safety professionalshttps://www.galls.com/leoCompliant Technologies - Cutting-edge non-lethal tools to empower and protect those who servehttps://www.complianttechnologies.net/The International Firearm Specialist Academy - The New Standard for Firearm Knowledgehttps://www.gunlearn.com/MyMedicare.live - save money in Medicare insurance options from the expertshttp://www.mymedicare.live/

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Five years ago, the body of 28-year-old Christopher Whiteley was found near a wooded creek bed in Hood County, about 55 miles outside of Fort Worth.Deputies theorized a cougar had killed him. Texas wildlife experts said that was impossible. So what really happened?From its earliest moments, an investigation by The Dallas Morning News found the examination into Whiteley's death was riddled with false assumptions and errors that forensics and wildlife experts say left too many unanswered questions.Now, the fourth season of The Unforgotten podcast from Free Range Productions in association with The Dallas Morning News examines Whiteley's story in a six-part series entitled “Kill Site.” The series is hosted by Free Range's Wes Ferguson, a former Texas Monthly editor based near Austin. The podcast draws from a 2021 investigation by former News staff reporter Charles Scudder, who is a contributor on the show.Bonus: Episode 8: “What really happened"With the case officially closed, Wes and Charlie confront the questions that refuse to go away.This series contains mature subject matter and strong language, listener discretion is advised.Read The News' 2021 report on Whiteley's case, complete with maps, timelines and visuals: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/investigations/2021/09/23/authorities-say-a-hood-county-man-was-killed-by-a-cougar-texas-wildlife-experts-say-its-impossible/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A grand jury in Ohio has indicted Tony McCollister and Erica Grove on multiple felonies, including rape, gross sexual imposition and endangering children related to allegations involving a small child and dogs. Deputies and detectives executed a search warrant on Grove's home in December 2025. At first, Grove was accused of having sex with dogs but now she faces far more serious charges involving the child who is younger than six. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy goes through the disturbing allegations in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you're ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to leave your couch. To start your claim, visit: https://www.forthepeople.com/CrimeFixHost:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5Guest: Mark Weaver https://x.com/MarkRWeaverCRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Schools will have to tell parents the amount of money they generate from voluntary contributions, and how they are spent, according to new rules to be introduced by the Government. We get reaction to this from Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.

Pima County Sheriff's deputies update reporters on search for Savannah Guthrie's mother full 839 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:41:38 +0000 ee0XZJtPe4J1WC5UApxujaIVAROJefsI news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Pima County Sheriff's deputies update reporters on search for Savannah Guthrie's mother Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https

A serious car crash involving a Tucson attorney has slowed progress in a federal civil rights lawsuit against two Cochise County deputies, leaving the case in a holding pattern as a judge considers whether to extend critical deadlines.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NDC announces sweeping reforms as part of a major reorganization drive. The party has directed all members occupying government offices—Ministers, Deputies, CEOs, and MDs of state institutions—who intend to contest any party position to resign six months ahead of the 2026 internal elections.

Five years ago, the body of 28-year-old Christopher Whiteley was found near a wooded creek bed in Hood County, about 55 miles outside of Fort Worth.Deputies theorized a cougar had killed him. Texas wildlife experts said that was impossible. So what really happened?From its earliest moments, an investigation by The Dallas Morning News found the examination into Whiteley's death was riddled with false assumptions and errors that forensics and wildlife experts say left too many unanswered questions.Now, the fourth season of The Unforgotten podcast from Free Range Productions in association with The Dallas Morning News examines Whiteley's story in a six-part series entitled “Kill Site.” The series is hosted by Free Range's Wes Ferguson, a former Texas Monthly editor based near Austin. The podcast draws from a 2021 investigation by former News staff reporter Charles Scudder, who is a contributor on the show.We're dropping a new episode each week here in your Dallas Morning News podcast feed.Bonus: Episode 7: “The Scapegoat”Christopher Whiteley's death lands right in the middle of an even bigger controversy.This series contains mature subject matter and strong language, listener discretion is advised.Read The News' 2021 report on Whiteley's case, complete with maps, timelines and visuals: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/investigations/2021/09/23/authorities-say-a-hood-county-man-was-killed-by-a-cougar-texas-wildlife-experts-say-its-impossible/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus refreezing on the roads after overnight cold, another teen injured in a sledding accident in Elmo, the governor has added more 85 counties to the statewide disaster declaration to include 86 percent of all the counties in Texas, and more.

Deputies said the girl had been sexually abused by Andrew Joseph Martin, 38, for years and was pressured to keep quiet. Misty Danielle Norris, 35, was also arrested after she admitted to deputies that she knew about the ongoing sexual abuse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall on her vision for 2026 and how KC Deputies interact with ICE agents // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at how much money the state is spending for road repairs after historic flooding in Washington // Ginny Burton on grappling with addiction and her book, "The Gabriel Plan"// Charlie Commentary on the Washington state budget proposal // Shauna Sowersby with a legislative update // Paul Queary with a legislative update // Gee Scott on Seattle in a Golden Sports Era

Five years ago, the body of 28-year-old Christopher Whiteley was found near a wooded creek bed in Hood County, about 55 miles outside of Fort Worth.Deputies theorized a cougar had killed him. Texas wildlife experts said that was impossible. So what really happened?From its earliest moments, an investigation by The Dallas Morning News found the examination into Whiteley's death was riddled with false assumptions and errors that forensics and wildlife experts say left too many unanswered questions.Now, the fourth season of The Unforgotten podcast from Free Range Productions in association with The Dallas Morning News examines Whiteley's story in a six-part series entitled “Kill Site.” The series is hosted by Free Range's Wes Ferguson, a former Texas Monthly editor based near Austin. The podcast draws from a 2021 investigation by former News staff reporter Charles Scudder, who is a contributor on the show.We're dropping a new episode each week here in your Dallas Morning News podcast feed.This is episode 6: “Naming names.” This series contains mature subject matter and strong language, listener discretion is advised.Read The News' 2021 report on Whiteley's case, complete with maps, timelines and visuals: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/investigations/2021/09/23/authorities-say-a-hood-county-man-was-killed-by-a-cougar-texas-wildlife-experts-say-its-impossible/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sempremilan.substack.comLorenzo and Stefano discuss the recent growth of some of AC Milan's deputies, and how that should affect the Rossoneri's decision-making in the final days of the January window.

Confidence vote debate opens in Chamber of Deputies, Moravian folk shawls go digital, interview with Radio Farda's Hannah Kaviani on Iran

Feras Mahmoud Klisli is an alleged predator caught in a Polk County, Florida investigation.  At the time of the sting, Klisli had been living in Orlando, Florida with his wife, Heba, and their adult disabled daughter.  Klisli had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fourteen-year-old virgin girl. Described as "cryptic" by detectives, Klisli said in the chat that he wanted to kiss the girl all over her body and wanted sex. Klisli acknowledged the decoy's age at least five times, saying, "I hope I can meet with you, but you are 14 and that's dangerous."  When Klisli arrived at the sting house, he was taken into custody immediately after getting out of his car, instead of the typical scenario where the alleged predator walks into the house. Deputies took him to the ground in the middle of the road while Klisli repeatedly asked what was happening. Detectives called the number they had for Klisli, to verify that the person they were talking to was the man that showed up, and it appeared that Klisli had the decoy's name saved as "14.” During the interview with Chris, Klisli claimed that he did not know that the decoy was underage, instead claiming that he thought she was nineteen.  After further questioning, Klisli admitted that he did know that the decoy said she was fourteen, but claimed that he thought she was a liar.   Sponsored by: TruthFinder.com. To get the answers you're looking for about the new people in your life, and to discover information on potential predators, go to www.TruthFinder.com/predators Get your official Chris Hansen merchandise at https://haveaseat.dashery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five years ago, the body of 28-year-old Christopher Whiteley was found near a wooded creek bed in Hood County, about 55 miles outside of Fort Worth.Deputies theorized a cougar had killed him. Texas wildlife experts said that was impossible. So what really happened?From its earliest moments, an investigation by The Dallas Morning News found the examination into Whiteley's death was riddled with false assumptions and errors that forensics and wildlife experts say left too many unanswered questions.Now, the fourth season of The Unforgotten podcast from Free Range Productions in association with The Dallas Morning News examines Whiteley's story in a six-part series entitled “Kill Site.” The series is hosted by Free Range's Wes Ferguson, a former Texas Monthly editor based near Austin. The podcast draws from a 2021 investigation by former News staff reporter Charles Scudder, who is a contributor on the show.We're dropping a new episode each week here in your Dallas Morning News podcast feed.This is episode 5: “The Shank” — As reporter Charlie Scudder investigates the killing of Christopher Whiteley, he also discovers a life that was scarred by violence.This series contains mature subject matter and strong language, listener discretion is advised.Read The News' 2021 report on Whiteley's case, complete with maps, timelines and visuals: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/investigations/2021/09/23/authorities-say-a-hood-county-man-was-killed-by-a-cougar-texas-wildlife-experts-say-its-impossible/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

True Crime Today brings in former FBI special agent Robin Dreeke to analyze the behavioral patterns documented in the Charity Beallis case — patterns that paint a far more complicated picture than initial media coverage suggested.December 3rd, 2025. Bonanza, Arkansas. Deputies find Charity Beallis and twins Eliana and Maverick dead from gunshot wounds inside their home. Over a month later, no arrest has been made. No suspect has been named. No official cause of death has been released.The easy narrative is domestic violence. The documented record suggests something harder to categorize.Randall Beallis pled guilty to third-degree battery after allegations he choked Charity. But Charity had her own documented history — a 2013 arrest for allegedly pointing a firearm at a man at the same house where Randall's previous wife died, allegations from her own father that she endangered her child, and according to a 2021 police report, an alleged confession to her father regarding Shawna Beallis's death.Robin Dreeke spent over three decades in federal law enforcement, including years running the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Program. He knows how to read documented behavior without jumping to conclusions. In this interview, he examines what the evidence shows about both parties — the escalation indicators, the patterns, and the questions investigators are likely asking.The only certainty is that two six-year-olds are dead. Everything else remains under investigation.Content on this site is based on publicly available information and reflects commentary and opinion. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Nothing published here constitutes legal, medical, or professional advice.#TrueCrimeToday #CharityBeallis #RobinDreeke #FBI #ElianaAndMaverick #RandallBeallis #BonanzaArkansas #BehavioralAnalysis #TrueCrime2025 #CrimeAnalysisJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

On the afternoon of January 8, 2023, deputies from the Jersey County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a trespassing call in Dow, Illinois. A landowner reported seeing two men riding across his fields: one on a four-wheeler and the other driving a blue Buick. When deputies caught up with one of the men, he explained that he was searching for his girlfriend, 39-year-old Kaila Vincent Vatole, who had left their residence earlier that day. He said he didn't know which direction she had gone, but he was worried about her and told deputies she might be suicidal.Given the seriousness of the situation, a search for Kaila began immediately. Deputies arrived on scene shortly after 2 p.m., and, with daylight already fading in the winter months, a helicopter was requested to cover as much ground as possible before nightfall. Several other agencies were called in to assist with the search efforts. Deputies went door to door, asking neighbors if anyone had seen Kaila, but no one had. It was as if she had simply vanished without a trace. The sheriff then contacted the Illinois State Police to request an aircraft equipped with heat-sensing technology, hoping it could locate Kaila. The pilot identified several heat signatures, but each proved to be an empty well or a culvert.They began pinging Kaila's phone. A deputy also attempted to call her several times, and that's when it was heard ringing inside the house under a pile of clothing. At that point, investigators realized Kaila had left without her phone, eliminating what might have been their strongest digital trail. In the days that followed, deputies returned to the area to search, but no trace of Kaila was found. More than three years later, what happened to Kaila Vincent Vatole remains unknown.If you have any information about the disappearance of Kaila Vincent Vatole, please contact the Jersey County Sheriff's Office at 618-498-6881.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In November of 1985, rice farmers harvesting crops just north of the Texas small town of Katy found the smoldering remains of a car in one of the fields. Inside the vehicle, Harris County Sheriff's Deputies found a badly charred and disfigured body. Later that day, it was discovered that the burnt car belonged to millionaire Houston oilman Ed Baker. As the investigation progressed, the murky waters only muddied further. To this day, precisely what happened to Ed Baker remains a mystery.Part 1 of 2. If you have any information about Edward Gerald Baker's case, please contact Crime Stoppers Houston at 713-222-8477. Special thanks to Steve Owens of Fascination Street podcast for lending us his voice in the episode. You can listen to his amazing – and fascinating – podcast here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/fascination-street  You can support gone cold and listen to the show ad-free at https://patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast Find us at https://www.gonecold.com For Gone Cold merch, visit https://gonecold.dashery.com Follow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X. Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click https://linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcast #WhatHappenedToEdBaker #Houston #HoustonTX #HarrisCountyTX  #TrueCrime #TexasTrueCrime #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #ColdCase #Unsolved #Murder #UnsolvedMurder #UnsolvedMysteries #Homicide #CrimeStories #PodcastRecommendations #CrimeJunkie #MysteryPodcast #TrueCrimeObsessed #CrimeDocs #InvestigationDiscovery #PodcastAddict #TrueCrimeFan #CriminalJustice #ForensicFiles Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

Five years ago, the body of 28-year-old Christopher Whiteley was found near a wooded creek bed in Hood County, about 55 miles outside of Fort Worth.Deputies theorized a cougar had killed him. Texas wildlife experts said that was impossible. So what really happened?From its earliest moments, an investigation by The Dallas Morning News found the examination into Whiteley's death was riddled with false assumptions and errors that forensics and wildlife experts say left too many unanswered questions.Now, the fourth season of The Unforgotten podcast from Free Range Productions in association with The Dallas Morning News examines Whiteley's story in a six-part series entitled “Kill Site.” The series is hosted by Free Range's Wes Ferguson, a former Texas Monthly editor based near Austin. The podcast draws from a 2021 investigation by former News staff reporter Charles Scudder, who is a contributor on the show.We're dropping a new episode each week here in your Dallas Morning News podcast feed.This is episode 4: “Falsehoods and Chaos” — Scandals in the medical examiner's office collide with the search for answers in Christopher Whiteley's death.This series contains mature subject matter and strong language, listener discretion is advised.Read The News' 2021 report on Whiteley's case, complete with maps, timelines and visuals: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/investigations/2021/09/23/authorities-say-a-hood-county-man-was-killed-by-a-cougar-texas-wildlife-experts-say-its-impossible/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kay-Alana Turner's episodes first aired in November 2023. On March 9, 2023, 27-year-old Kay-Alana Turner left a friend's home in Silsbee, Texas, and began driving toward Austin, about four hours away, apparently to visit a friend. In the days leading up to March 9, Kay-Alana had not been sleeping well and did not seem quite like herself. In the early morning hours of March 10, witnesses in Hockley and Tomball, Texas, interacted with Kay-Alana after she asked if she could sleep in their driveways. By that time, her phone had died.Around 6 a.m., a homeowner in the Holly Creek Estates subdivision in Tomball noticed Kay-Alana's car parked in their driveway, with Kay-Alana asleep inside. The homeowner contacted someone from the homeowner's association and nearby neighbors. As several people gathered around the vehicle and attempted to wake her, Kay-Alana became frightened. When she tried to leave, her car was blocked. An officer from the Harris County Sheriff's Office then broke the driver's side window of her vehicle.Kay-Alana fled first by driving through a yard and across nearby farmland, then into a wooded area where her car became stuck. Deputies pursued her on foot. Kay-Alana ran into the woods, dropping her phone along the way and later removing her shoes, which were filled with glass from the broken window. In the days that followed, her loved ones compared accounts and came to believe that Kay-Alana had been experiencing a mental health crisis that night. Despite extensive searches of the area where she was last seen, no further trace of her was found beyond her phone and shoes.On April 19, 2024, after more than a year of searching, Kay-Alana Turner's remains were found by Texas Equusearch in Montgomery County, Texas, less than 1,000 feet from where her car had been abandoned on March 10, 2023. She was positively identified through dental records. Due to the condition of her remains, the medical examiner ruled the cause of death as undetermined, with the manner classified as accidental, noting no evidence of foul play.In the months that followed, body camera footage from Kay-Alana's initial encounter with Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies was released, sparking concern and controversy. In the footage, deputies were heard making joking and disparaging remarks about Kay-Alana, including comments about her appearance after viewing her identification. The footage intensified scrutiny of the response to Kay-Alana on the day she disappeared and raised broader questions about how law enforcement handles encounters involving individuals experiencing medical or mental health crises.Kay-Alana Turner was laid to rest in November 2024. Her family continues to seek accountability and hopes her story leads to meaningful change, believing that compassion and understanding could have made a critical difference that day.Photo Credit: James Blaign RamboIf you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.