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In North Carolina, a Valentine’s Day home invasion killing leaves a soldier and his Ukrainian girlfriend dead, and investigators say her former boyfriend was captured hours later in another state. In Florida, the state moves toward another 2026 execution as a man condemned for a brutal 1986 robbery-murder is scheduled to die by lethal injection. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In Virginia, Brendan Banfield testifies at his double murder trial, and the jury returns a verdict. Former Olympian Ryan Wedding, who prosecutors say swapped his snowboard for the drug underworld, is now behind bars, facing multiple drug and murder charges. He says he's not guilty. Updates in the Luigi Mangione and the Gabby Petito cases. Plus, a digital expert shares tips on protecting yourself from catfishing scams. Nancy Guthrie Tipline: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) Get resources on domestic violence: https://www.thehotline.org/ Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Michael McKee faces two counts of aggravated murder for the shooting deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe. The evidence against him — according to court filings and police statements — includes surveillance footage, ballistics evidence, a cell phone that went dark during the murder window, and years of documented threats against his ex-wife Monique.He pleaded not guilty.This episode explores a psychological pattern that emerges in cases where evidence is overwhelming but defendants refuse to fold. Forensic psychologists call it narcissistic grandiosity with antisocial features. We call it the game player. These are defendants who view prosecution not as consequence but as competition — the final arena to prove they're the smartest person in the room.We examine the parallels to Scott Peterson's detached courtroom demeanor, Chris Watts treating investigators like marks he could con, and Ted Bundy transforming his trial into performance art. The common thread: a fundamental inability to view other people as fully real. Victims become obstacles. Murder becomes a move. Trial becomes the championship round.According to the unsealed affidavit, McKee allegedly told Monique he could "kill her at any time," that he would "find her and buy the house next to her," and that she would "always be his wife." If prosecutors' allegations are accurate, the game started long before December 30th, 2025.The same psychology that allows someone to treat their murder trial as a puzzle may be the same psychology that allowed them to allegedly commit the crime.McKee is presumed innocent until proven guilty. All claims are sourced from public records.#HiddenKillers #MichaelMcKee #SpencerTepe #MoniqueTepe #TrueCrimePodcast #ForensicPsychology #GamePlayer #ColumbusHomicide #DomesticViolenceMurder #CriminalPsychologyJoin 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/tonybpodThis 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 Virginia, Brendan Banfield testifies at his double murder trial, and the jury returns a verdict. Former Olympian Ryan Wedding, who prosecutors say swapped his snowboard for the drug underworld, is now behind bars, facing multiple drug and murder charges. He says he's not guilty. Updates in the Luigi Mangione and the Gabby Petito cases. Plus, a digital expert shares tips on protecting yourself from catfishing scams.Nancy Guthrie Tipline: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)Get resources on domestic violence: https://www.thehotline.org/Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A woman, Christine Banfield, is dead inside her home.A second man, Joseph Ryan, is dead in the same bedroom.And the husband says he walked in just in time to stop it.Prosecutors told a very different story — one involving a secret affair, a fake online profile, and a scene they say was carefully staged to shift the blame.The jury had to decide who was telling the truth.And what really happened inside that house.This is the update episode of the trial of Brendan Banfield.Original episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/virginia-irs-agent-and-au-pair-charged-after-wife-found-stabbed-to-death-brendan-banfield--65077056**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you'd like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comMusic:℗ lesfreemusicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
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Michael McKee is in custody, charged with the aggravated murder of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband. The affidavit paints a dark picture — surveillance footage, a vehicle traced to McKee, witnesses saying Monique told them he'd been threatening her for years. The public has already made up its mind.Today on True Crime Today, defense attorney Bob Motta examines what a courtroom will actually see when this case goes to trial. The surveillance footage everyone's treating as conclusive — how reliable is it? Video evidence isn't as straightforward as TV makes it look. Bob explains the difference between footage that looks damning and footage that proves guilt beyond reasonable doubt.The hearsay testimony is another issue. Monique reportedly told friends that McKee threatened her. She's dead. She can't testify to any of that. Prosecutors will try to get those statements in through hearsay exceptions, but defense attorneys have ways to challenge them. Bob breaks down how that fight will play out.McKee's phone allegedly went silent during the time of the murders. It's the kind of evidence that makes headlines, but Bob explains why it's more complicated than it sounds. Phones die, people forget them, signals drop. Digital evidence that seems airtight often isn't.There's also the eight-year gap between the divorce and the murders. No restraining orders we know of, no recent incidents documented. Does that help McKee's defense or undermine it? And what does "aggravated murder" actually require prosecutors to prove? Bob explains the difference between "he did it" and "he planned to do it."#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #TepeMurders #TrueCrimeToday #BobMotta #AggravatedMurder #SurveillanceEvidence #DefenseAttorney #DoubleHomicide #TrueCrimeJoin 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/tonybpodThis 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.
Two bodies discovered in a Columbus, Ohio home on December 30th. Eleven days later, a vascular surgeon is in custody 350 miles away. No eyewitnesses. No forced entry. A suspect who allegedly went dark on his cell phone for 18 hours and used stolen license plates from two different states. How did investigators connect the dots this fast?Former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down the forensic architecture of this case — the surveillance footage analysis that first identified Michael McKee's vehicle, the NIBIN ballistics database that allegedly linked a firearm found in his Chicago condo to the crime scene, and the multi-jurisdictional coordination between Columbus Police, FBI, Chicago PD, and Illinois authorities that culminated in an arrest in Rockford.We examine what it means when a suspect's phone shows zero activity during a murder window. Coffindaffer explains how investigators reconstruct movements when someone has deliberately created a digital gap. We dig into the stolen Ohio and Arizona plates allegedly used on McKee's vehicle and what that level of counter-surveillance tells investigators about premeditation.The indictment includes firearm specifications alleging either an automatic weapon or a suppressor — charged in the alternative. Why would prosecutors structure charges that way? What does it signal about the evidence they're holding?This case moved from discovery to arrest faster than most homicides involving a single jurisdiction. Coffindaffer walks us through what factors determine whether a case like this resolves quickly or goes cold — and why the forensic trail McKee allegedly left behind may have sealed his fate before investigators even knew his name.#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #ColumbusOhioMurder #JenniferCoffindaffer #FBI #NIBINBallistics #TrueCrime #DoubleHomicide #HiddenKillersJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.
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Case Update: Since filming, Michael McKee was extradited and is now being held in Franklin County, Ohio where he is facing charges. In a hearing on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, he pleaded not guilty. It has also come to light that on December 6th, video evidence shows Michael entering the Tepe's home while they were at the Big Ten Championship Football Game. Sources say Monique left the game at halftime and was reportedly "upset about something involving her ex-husband." GoFundMe to support the Tepe's children: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting...Full Wedding Video: Monique + Spencer | January 30th, 2021This episode is sponsored by:Rocket MoneyDripDrop - promo code: tckrOSEA - promo code: TCKRPerelel - promo code: TCKRFabletics - after you take a quick style quiz, select TCKR when prompted—Check out my foundation: Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/Watch my documentaries:530 Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjUWkmOjNLkApartment 801: https://bit.ly/2RJ9XXr True Crime with Kendall Rae podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3rks84oSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3jC66prShop my Merch! https://kendallrae.shopCheck out my other podcasts:Mile Higher (True Crime) @milehigherpodYouTube: https://bit.ly/2ROzJcwInstagram: http://instagram.com/milehigherpodThe Sesh (Current events, a little true crime, pop culture, and commentary) https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4X @the_seshpodcastInstagram: https://bit.ly/3a9t6Xr*Follow My Social!* @KendallRaeOnytInstagram: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonytFacebook: https://bit.ly/3kar4NKTrue Crime TikTok: https://bit.ly/3VDbc77Personal TikTok: https://bit.ly/41hmRKgREQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://zfrmz.com/yg9cuiWjUe2QY3hSC2V0Form for people directly related/close to the victim: https://zfrmz.com/HGu2hZso42aHxARt1i67Join my discord to chat with other viewers about this video, it's free! https://discord.com/invite/an4stY9BCNC O N T A C T:For Business Inquiries - kendallrae@night.coSend me mail: Kendall Rae 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J #233 Greenwood Village, CO 80112
September 2, 2002. Studio City, California. In the early morning hours of September 2, 2002, a luxury Mercedes SUV was found aflame in the upscale neighborhood of Studio City, California. After the flames were put out, firefighters found the bodies of Michael Tardio and Chris Monson inside. Both had been shot execution-style. Investigators quickly started talking to people who knew the men. The story that unraveled involved a Playboy Playmate, a Wall Street Whiz Kid, and a $1 million jewelry deal. And left the question: Who murdered Michael and Chris?Check out the new History of Generation Why series on Patreon! patreon.com/generationwhySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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This week on Hidden Killers, we're examining two cases demanding legal accountability—one criminal, one civil—with former felony prosecutor turned defense attorney Eric Faddis. In Ohio, Dr. Michael McKee faces aggravated murder charges for allegedly executing his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Richard Tepe in their Columbus home. Police say the murder weapon was recovered from McKee's Chicago apartment. His alibi reportedly collapsed. Family members describe eight years of obsession. Faddis analyzes what prosecutors must prove and where McKee's defense team will attack the evidence—from chain of custody issues to the fundamental problem of no eyewitnesses. In Washington, the families of Bryan Kohberger's victims have filed a 126-page lawsuit against WSU alleging the university ignored 13 formal complaints against Kohberger before he murdered Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Staff created their own warning systems. A professor allegedly predicted he'd abuse students. The families argue the murders were "foreseeable and preventable." Faddis breaks down the Title IX claims, what "deliberate indifference" means legally, and whether this lawsuit could set precedent for institutional liability nationwide. Two cases. Two paths to justice. One expert analysis.#TepeMurders #MichaelMcKee #BryanKohberger #WSULawsuit #KayleeGoncalves #MoniqueTepe #HiddenKillers #EricFaddis #AggravatedMurder #TitleIXJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.
Monique Tepe and Richard Tepe were shot to death in their Columbus home while their children slept nearby. Eleven days later, police say they found the murder weapon in the Chicago apartment of Monique's ex-husband—Dr. Michael McKee. Now McKee faces two counts of aggravated murder, and prosecutors appear to be building a case for premeditated execution. But how do you prove premeditation when the divorce happened eight years before the killings? When there are no eyewitnesses? When the defendant is a board-certified surgeon with no criminal history who presents well in front of a jury? Today on True Crime Today, former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis breaks down exactly what the state needs to establish to convict Michael McKee. Faddis worked first-degree murder cases in the Special Victims Unit and has tried over 45 jury trials—he knows how prosecutors think and what evidence they prioritize. We're examining the forensic ballistics, McKee's alleged false alibi, the reported stalking behavior days before the murders, and the family testimony describing a pattern of emotional abuse with no police reports to back it up. The prosecution's theory is coming into focus. Eric Faddis shows us how they'll present it to a jury and what could make or break this case.#TepeMurders #MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #RichardTepe #TrueCrimeToday #EricFaddis #Premeditation #AggravatedMurder #OhioMurder #TrueCrimeJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.
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Before Michael McKee invoked his right to remain silent, he allegedly gave police a bogus alibi. That single decision may haunt him for the rest of his life. McKee, a Chicago vascular surgeon, is charged with aggravated murder in the shooting deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Richard Tepe at their Columbus home. Police say the murder weapon was recovered from McKee's apartment nearly two weeks after the killings. But it's not just forensic evidence prosecutors will weaponize—it's what McKee reportedly said before he stopped talking. Former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis has built cases exactly like this one. He knows how prosecutors turn a defendant's own words into the most damaging evidence at trial. In this Hidden Killers interview, Faddis explains the legal mechanics of the McKee prosecution: why charges were upgraded to aggravated murder, how a contradictory alibi gets presented to a jury, and what investigators look for when establishing premeditation across an eight-year timeline. We examine the family testimony alleging emotional abuse, the reported stalking behavior days before the murders, and the challenge of prosecuting a defendant with no criminal record who presents as educated and successful. The prosecution has a story to tell about the Tepe murders. Eric Faddis shows us how they'll tell it.#MichaelMcKee #TepeMurders #MoniqueTepe #RichardTepe #HiddenKillers #EricFaddis #AggravatedMurder #OhioMurder #TrueCrimePodcast #FalseAlibiJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.
Police have identified the two suspects they say are responsible for killing a couple in Grant Hill early Monday morning. UCSD has accepted it's largest number of international students in three decades. A part of Morena Boulevard has reopened after a sinkhole opened up in the area last week. What You Need To Know To Start Your Wednesday.
These are 6 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. John Mwangi out of Fort Hood plead guilty to murdering his wife, Sgt Esther Gitau Veteran Tyler Linn charged with target parking lot murder of Matthew Traywick PO3 Taylor Lomax is charged with double homicide of sailors Noely Makenda and Jordyn Forrestier out of NAS Jacksonville Army Retiree Andrew Dykes was charged with 30-year cold case previously tied to Gilgo Beach Serial Killer (victim: Tanya Jackson) Suspected serial killer, Fernando Cota, to be disinterred from Veteran's Cemetery Veteran and former leader of Idaho American Legion, Charles Abrahamson, is charged with fraud for allegedly diverting over $1.45 million in funds ⸻
The San Diego Police Department is investigating a double homicide in the Grant Hill neighborhood. Plus, an update on the fix to the Tijuana wastewater system, dumping extra sewage into the Tijuana River. And, California State Parks are helping visitor's wallets on Martin Luther King Jr. day. NBC 7's Nicole Gomez has these stories and more, including meteorologist Brooke Martell's forecast for this Monday, January, 19, 2026.
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New Details Emerge in Michael McKee Case as Evidence Mounts Against Ex-Husband In today's Police Off The Cuff livestream, we break down the evidence police say proves Michael McKee murdered Spencer and Monique Tepe — and why investigators believe this was a targeted, premeditated act rooted in domestic violence and control. What we cover in this stream: The ballistics evidence allegedly linking McKee to the murder weapon Search warrant discoveries inside McKee's apartment Digital and vehicle evidence investigators say place him near the crime scene The timeline leading up to the killings Possible motive and behavioral red flags Why police believe this case came together rapidly after the murders This is not speculation — this is a law-enforcement-driven analysis of the facts presented so far, examined through the lens of real homicide investigators. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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
A Virginia man faces life in prison if convicted of the double murder of his wife and a stranger. Prosecutors allege Brendan Banfield was having an affair with his family's Brazilian au pair and plotted to “get rid of” his wife with her. Juliana Perez Magahales has pleaded guilty to her role and has taken the stand against her former employer and lover. Hear her full testimony, detailing the alleged murder plot, from 1/13/2026 and 1/14/2026 in this episode of the Court TV Podcast. For more on the Au Pair Affair Murder Trial, Click HereWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/FOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE https://www.courttv.com/trials/ HOW TO FIND COURT TV https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Evidence Police Say Proves Michael McKee Killed the Tepes Columbus Police have now revealed critical evidence in the investigation into the brutal murders of Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe — and tonight, we break down exactly what investigators disclosed during their official news conference. In this episode of Police Off The Cuff, we analyze the evidence police say links Michael McKee to the Tepe double homicide, including ballistic findings, search warrant results from McKee's apartment, vehicle movement evidence, and digital forensic data recovered by investigators. According to Columbus Division of Police, this case was built through a convergence of physical, digital, and forensic evidence — not speculation or public pressure. We explain how ballistic matching works, why search-warrant recoveries matter in homicide cases, how vehicle tracking strengthens timelines, and why digital evidence often becomes the silent witness in modern prosecutions. This episode focuses strictly on verified facts, investigative procedures, and what police actually said — separating evidence from rumor and explaining how these cases are prepared for court and eventual trial. If you want a clear, professional breakdown of the evidence — from a law-enforcement perspective — you're in the right place. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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
An arrest in the Ohio double murder has made headlines. Surgeon Michael David McKee is accused of killing his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her new husband, Spencer. In Virginia, former IRS agent Brendan Banfield is on trial for allegedly murdering his wife and a stranger. His former lover -- the family au pair -- testifies against him. Plus, a trial date has been set for alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann. And an expert gives us the lowdown on 911 calls. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Brazilian au pair at the center of the Brendan Banfield murder case took the stand on Day 1 of testimony, telling jurors she watched Banfield shoot Joseph Ryan and stab his wife Christine to death in their Fairfax County home.Juliana Peres Magalhães, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in exchange for her testimony, described how she and Banfield allegedly created a fake profile on a fetish website to lure Ryan to the home. Prosecutors say Ryan believed he was meeting Christine for a consensual encounter — instead, he was allegedly framed as an intruder and killed.The defense argues digital forensics contradict the catfishing theory and that investigators who raised concerns were removed from the case. Banfield has pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder and faces life without parole if convicted.#TrueCrimeToday #BrendanBanfield #AuPairAffair #JulianaMagalhaes #MurderTrial #ChristineBanfield #JosephRyan #FairfaxCounty #Justice #BreakingJoin 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/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.
Today opening statements begin in a highly anticipated murder trial in Virginia. A 40 year old man is facing aggravated murder charges after prosecutors say he conspired with his au pair to kill his wife in a sex fantasy fueled murder plot where the two lured an unsuspecting man to the home to kill him and frame him for murder. There’s a big twist in this theory though, and it could be unraveled by a member of the prosecution’s own team, a detective with the Fairfax police department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today opening statements begin in a highly anticipated murder trial in Virginia. A 40 year old man is facing aggravated murder charges after prosecutors say he conspired with his au pair to kill his wife in a sex fantasy fueled murder plot where the two lured an unsuspecting man to the home to kill him and frame him for murder. There’s a big twist in this theory though, and it could be unraveled by a member of the prosecution’s own team, a detective with the Fairfax police department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today opening statements begin in a highly anticipated murder trial in Virginia. A 40 year old man is facing aggravated murder charges after prosecutors say he conspired with his au pair to kill his wife in a sex fantasy fueled murder plot where the two lured an unsuspecting man to the home to kill him and frame him for murder. There’s a big twist in this theory though, and it could be unraveled by a member of the prosecution’s own team, a detective with the Fairfax police department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today opening statements begin in a highly anticipated murder trial in Virginia. A 40 year old man is facing aggravated murder charges after prosecutors say he conspired with his au pair to kill his wife in a sex fantasy fueled murder plot where the two lured an unsuspecting man to the home to kill him and frame him for murder. There’s a big twist in this theory though, and it could be unraveled by a member of the prosecution’s own team, a detective with the Fairfax police department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy shared the update on the man charged in the fatal shootings of his ex-wife and her new husband. Amy did a deep dive into the details and was surprised by some of the details. Eddie shares a story of a singer who just died in a plane crash and had talked about having dreams he would die that way. Bobby had a tipping dilemma on someone who came over to deliver a table, and we all have different answers on the amount. Bobby is in pain after running for the first time since ankle surgery. Raymundo wants to know what is going on with Carrie Underwood. Amy opened up about why she is worried about her brain after completely forgetting a story we talked about on the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, Spencer and Monique Tepe were found dead in their home. Their two young children were home but unharmed. There was no sign of a robbery or a break in. The Columbus Police Department was tight lipped and the speculation became intense. January 10, an arrest was made of Monique's ex-husband, Michael David McKee. McKee is a vascular surgeon near Chicago. Impact brings you the latest on this tragedy. Bo Barton joined Impact to discuss how these types of investigations work. Barton worked for years with the South Carolina Law Enforcement division in various roles including as a homicide detective. Barton became a certified profiler and at the time he was one of only 108 certified profilers on the planet. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The investigation into the brutal murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe is intensifying — and critical questions remain unanswered. In this episode of Police Off The Cuff, retired NYPD Sergeant Bill Cannon breaks down the latest verified developments in the Tepe double homicide case, including investigative steps taken by Columbus Police, emerging timelines, forensic considerations, and what seasoned homicide detectives look for when a case begins to narrow. What we cover in this stream:• New confirmed investigative updates• Case timeline analysis and unanswered gaps• Victimology and behavioral indicators• Crime scene considerations and forensic red flags• What experienced detectives believe is missing• Why this case may be closer to a breakthrough than it appears We separate fact from speculation, relying on law-enforcement experience and publicly available information — no rumors, no unverified claims. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Columbus Police just announced they have arrested 39 year old Michael David McKee, a vascular surgeon and the ex husband of Monique Tepe. Police say McKee is responsible for brutally murdering Monique and her husband Spencer while their toddlers were sleeping in the house. Amy and T.J. go over the latest details in this developing story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Columbus Police just announced they have arrested 39 year old Michael David McKee, a vascular surgeon and the ex husband of Monique Tepe. Police say McKee is responsible for brutally murdering Monique and her husband Spencer while their toddlers were sleeping in the house. Amy and T.J. go over the latest details in this developing story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Columbus Police just announced they have arrested 39 year old Michael David McKee, a vascular surgeon and the ex husband of Monique Tepe. Police say McKee is responsible for brutally murdering Monique and her husband Spencer while their toddlers were sleeping in the house. Amy and T.J. go over the latest details in this developing story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A big break in the Ohio double murder case: Dr. Michael McKee, the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, has been arrested in connection with the deaths of Monique Tepe and her husband, Spencer Tepe, according to detectives. Authorities say McKee was booked after an arrest warrant was issued and is currently being held in Illinois. A court hearing expected Monday in January will likely determine his extradition to Columbus, Ohio, where the murders took place. This is a rapidly developing story, and investigators say more details are expected as the case moves through the courts.Support the show & be a part of #STSNation:Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Tepe Murders: What Police Strategy Reveals About the Case Ten days into the investigation of the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe, Columbus, Ohio police are intensifying their efforts — including door-to-door canvassing in the neighborhood where the couple was found dead. In this episode of Police Off The Cuff, we break down what a neighborhood canvass really means in a double-homicide investigation, why detectives deploy it at this stage, and what information police are hoping to uncover. We also analyze the investigative strategy being used by the Columbus Police Department, including victimology, timeline reconstruction, digital evidence review, and follow-up interviews. Columbus Police officials, including the Chief of Police, have emphasized that this remains an active and ongoing investigation, with limited public details released to protect the integrity of the case. We discuss why investigators often withhold information, how canvassing can expose overlooked witnesses or surveillance, and what typically happens next as forensic and digital evidence continues to be analyzed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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More details about the disturbing double murder of Ohio Dentist and his Wife emerge after police release images of a person of interest. Who wanted this loving couple dead--and who would do this to a family in front of their own children? STS dives into this case as STS host Joel Waldman and #BestGuests discuss the newest details, more key evidence and zero in on the unanswered questions. Tepe Family GoFundMe: Https://gofund.me/6371187f4Support the show & be a part of #STSNation:Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Alan Jackson doesn't take cases he can't spin. The high-powered defense attorney — fresh off Karen Read's acquittal — is now representing Nick Reiner, charged with murdering his parents Rob and Michele Reiner in their Brentwood home. And he's already laying the groundwork for what's coming."Very complex and serious issues." "Restraint and dignity." That's defense attorney code for: we're going with insanity.Nick was diagnosed with schizophrenia years ago. His medication was reportedly adjusted weeks before the killings. A sealed court order regarding his mental health has already been signed. He appeared at his first hearing in a suicide prevention smock, wasn't medically cleared the day before, and said only two words: "Yes, your honor."The optics are being set. But can it actually work?California's M'Naghten standard is brutal for defendants. You have to prove you didn't understand what you were doing or didn't know it was wrong. Not that you were mentally ill. Not that you were hearing voices. The bar is specific and high.Bob Motta joins us to explain how insanity defenses actually play out in court. What evidence moves juries? How do prosecutors counter claims of psychosis? And here's the question no one wants to ask: if Nick spent seventeen years manipulating his parents, gaming rehab programs, and convincing them to ignore professional warnings — can he really claim he didn't understand what he was doing when he allegedly killed them?Mental illness is real. But so is accountability. Bob Motta breaks down where the law draws that line.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #InsanityDefense #AlanJackson #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #CaliforniaLaw #MentalHealth #ReinerCaseJoin 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
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
January 5th, 2026 was supposed to be the day. Jury selection in the Sarah Grace Patrick case. Instead, the trial was delayed seven months to August 3rd — and it was the prosecution, not the defense, that drove the delay.Sarah Grace Patrick is the 17-year-old Georgia teen charged as an adult with murdering her mother Kristin Brock and stepfather James Brock. They were shot in their bed in February 2025. When Sarah was arrested five months later, authorities announced they had "mountains of evidence" against her. But what have they actually shown us?No murder weapon recovered. No forensic evidence publicly disclosed. No gun found at the scene. The prosecution has made claims in court filings about cameras being disabled before the shooting — but those are allegations, not proven facts. Meanwhile, Sarah's social media activity has been treated like a smoking gun simply because people don't understand how teenagers communicate in 2025.On January 5th, the defense had their neuropsychologist evaluation ready. The state said they needed time to review and rebut. The judge — who specifically told prosecutors back in December to let him know if they needed more time — granted the delay.Sarah's grandfather Dennis Nolan continues to maintain her innocence. He says there's no physical evidence tying her to the murders. He says investigators haven't produced the weapon. And he says her first call from jail was desperate: "What are they doing to me? Why are they doing this? I didn't do anything."Is she guilty? Is she innocent? We don't know. But we do know this: prosecutors who have mountains of evidence don't need seven-month delays to go to trial.#SarahGracePatrick #CarrollCountyMurder #TrueCrimePodcast #GeorgiaCrime #KristinBrock #JamesBrock #MurderTrial #TrialDelayed #Evidence #ProsecutionJoin 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
Two people murdered inside their home. No arrests. No motive released. Tonight, we break down the continuing investigation into the killings of Spencer and Monique Tepe. In this live episode of Police off the Cuff, we examine the latest verified developments in the double homicide of Columbus dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique Tepe, who were found shot to death inside their home on December 30, 2025. As investigators continue working behind the scenes, police have confirmed the case remains active and ongoing, with no suspects publicly named and key details intentionally withheld. We'll walk through what is known, what police are not saying, and why that silence matters in a complex homicide investigation. We'll also discuss the family's public statements, their plea for privacy and justice, and how cases like this are typically handled from a law-enforcement perspective — including timelines, forensic processing, and investigative priorities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.