Podcasts about first degree murder

Send us a textColin and Russ break news as they discuss the arrest of Barry Morphew for First Degree Murder which happened today in Arizona.  They discuss the new prosecution and the agencies involved.  Plus, some quick thoughts on the Karen Read trial.  Check it out!

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This week, Amber tells the story of a mass murder against a group of young adults in the LGTBQ community.Then, Naomi dives into the murky waters of the death of a superstar that many believe, to this day, was not a suicide, but was, in fact, a murder.Amber was drinking Placer Andulez - Chardonnay from Spain Amber's Sources:Killer Cases S6 E6 “Murder at a House Party”Detroit man sentenced to life in prison for killing two gay men and a transgender womanPress Release - Detroit Man Charged with First Degree Murder, Assault in Triple LGBTQ KillingsDevon Robinson Sentenced to 3 Life Terms for the Murders of 3 LGBT People, Defense Plans to AppealTeen convicted of gunning down two gay men and a transgender woman - CBS NewsNaomi's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobainhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirvana_(band)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_of_Kurt_Cobainhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_%26_Courtneyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Lee_(journalist)https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/new-kurt-cobain-death-scene-photos/33/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobainhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirvana_(band)https://unsolved.com/gallery/kurt-cobain/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberdeen,_Washingtonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV_Unplugged_in_New_Yorkhttps://www.cobaincase.com/Support the showGo check out our patreon page athttps://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaosFor more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"https://www.crimewineandchaos.comCrime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. DavisAmber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or athttps://www.tinfoiltophat.comNaomi has a twenty year career in tech, and a lifetime interest in all things macabre. She walked away from #startuplife to strike a new path rooted in service. You can find out more about the work she's focused on, support those initiatives, and keep up on her socials here: https://linktr.ee/missgnomers

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Faking your own death before committing first degree murder? Mike Drolet looks into the Dharam Dhaliwal case with Boloprogram.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A Missouri man is now charged in a gruesome and torturous 2021 murder after police say he Googled “first-degree murder defenses” and “can ‘he say, she say’ be used against a person for murder in Missouri” before anyone even knew the victim was dead. A man in New York faces animal cruelty charges after police found 69 live cats and 28 dead ones in his home, including over 20 dead kittens in a freezer. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A jury in Colorado finds a young man guilty of first-degree murder for killing a driver by throwing a rock through her windshield during a 2023 spree of attacks. A man in Florida is set to die by lethal injection on May 1 for the 1998 shotgun murders of his girlfriend and her three children. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a conviction in a rock throwing case in Colorado.

A Florida nurse is convicted of murder in the death of her adopted daughter and child abuse against two other girls she raised – and secretly tormented. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman in California breaks down sobbing as a jury finds her guilty of plotting her husband’s murder with her porn star lover. A nude dude disrupts family outings at Disneyland in California by climbing rooftops and exposing himself in front of children. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We’re learning more about the case of a 3-year-old girl in Nevada stabbed to death by her babysitter in the middle of the night while her father was at work. A Florida death row inmate says he's too fat to execute, and his lawyers claim lethal injection could leave him paralyzed and in agony. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The judge made a ruling today in the bench trial of a Colona man charged with the death of a 14-month-old female child in January of 2022. After a two-day trial, Judge Daulton found Rahsaan Strawder guilty of First-Degree Murder/Stong Probability and Aggravated Battery/Child

The passengers in the car that hit and killed a St. Tammany police officer are also being charged with first degree murder. We break it down with Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino.

* The 2025 Report Card on Infrastructure was released. Here's how America did * The passengers in the car that hit and killed a St. Tammany police officer are also being charged with first degree murder. We'll break it down with Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino. * Trump administration officials used Signal to discuss war plans

A Louisiana mother is accused of beating her 8-month-old baby boy to death. An 18-year-old Georgia high school football player faces criminal charges after posting a rap diss track about a teammate. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A Virginia man is now charged with murdering his 8-month-old daughter and her mother, who vanished nearly eight years ago. A thrift store worker in Casper, Wyoming, finds a rare police docket from 1904, revealing a glimpse into the city’s early crimes. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An elderly pastor's wife in Florida dies after a brutal home invasion, leading to upgraded murder charges against the suspect. A woman in Wisconsin is charged with stabbing her boyfriend in the neck after a fight over their wedding venue. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people are dead, two children are safe, and three suspects are in custody after a violent attack in Michigan on New Year’s Day. A New York man is arrested after allegedly breaking into Gracie Mansion, the NYC mayor’s house. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this new episode of Beyond the Legal Limit, Jeff unwinds all things Luigi: from the arrest to the initial state charges, to the upgraded First Degree Murder charge, to the shocking federal charges. Included is Jeff's insight on why everything seemed to change in the prosecution — the impact of the massive pro-Luigi public groundswell is the culprit. In other news, Jeff describes a trip to Florida for a plea on a multi-million dollar fraud case which incredibly ended with no conviction for his young client, and why a generous act a few days prior may have caused this result. Lastly, NYC Mayor Adams' big mouthed top aide gets indicted and she still can't stop talking to the press. An update to an earlier podcast lays all the stupidity out. In short, Jeff called this one early.

Listen As Manhattan DA Announces First Degree Murder Charges Against United Healthcare CEO Shooter  On this episode, Tony Brueski delves into the Manhattan District Attorney's press conference announcing the indictment of Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. With the charge of first-degree murder as an act of terrorism, District Attorney Alvin Bragg described the chillingly calculated nature of the attack that shook New York City. We explore the key evidence presented, including Mangione's alleged manifesto, ballistic matches, and his arrest in Pennsylvania. This episode examines the legal implications, the public reaction, and the questions that remain as this high-profile case unfolds.

Listen As Manhattan DA Announces First Degree Murder Charges Against United Healthcare CEO Shooter  On this episode, Tony Brueski delves into the Manhattan District Attorney's press conference announcing the indictment of Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. With the charge of first-degree murder as an act of terrorism, District Attorney Alvin Bragg described the chillingly calculated nature of the attack that shook New York City. We explore the key evidence presented, including Mangione's alleged manifesto, ballistic matches, and his arrest in Pennsylvania. This episode examines the legal implications, the public reaction, and the questions that remain as this high-profile case unfolds.

Josh Hammer unpacks the new grand jury indictment of Luigi Mangione, who recently murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in cold blood on the streets of Midtown Manhattan. Thankfully, the NYC grand jury got it right here—but a deeply disturbing new Emerson College poll on the matter bespeaks a broader societal rot. Plus, we at the Article III Project just notched a big judicial ethics win against a far-left federal judge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast: 1) Stocks Keep Steady With Fed in Focus 2) Honda, Nissan Explore Merger With Foxconn Also in Hunt for Stake 3) Luigi Mangione Indicted for First-Degree Murder in CEO DeathSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last time Mamta Kafle spoke to anyone outside of her home was the evening July 29, 2024, when she had a video call with her mother in Nepal. When her mom called Mamta back the next morning at around 11 am, her call went unanswered. According to prosecutors in Prince William County, Virginia, that is because Mamta was dead. Mamta's husband, Naresh Bhatt, claimed she had taken off, leaving both him and their 11-month-old daughter behind. After weeks of public outcry, and multiple search warrants, Naresh Bhatt was arrested on August 22, 2024 on the charge of concealing a dead body.Over the next several months, there were hearings in which the prosecution detailed a horrific case against Bhatt: one that involved him killing his 28-year-old wife in their Manassas Park home and disposing of her body. Then, on December 2, new evidence led prosecutors to charge Bhatt with two more crimes: Defiling a Dead Body and First Degree Murder. Now Naresh awaits trial, while the community wonders if he'll ever reveal where Mamta is.If you have any information regarding Mamta Kafle's disappearance, you are asked to contact the Manassas Park Police Department at 703-361-1136. This phone number is monitored 24 hours a day. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact the Manassas/Manassas Park Crime Solvers at 703-330-0330.Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came HomeSubmit a caseFind us everywhereGet episodes early and ad-free on PatreonMerch storeFor a full list of our sources, please visit our blogBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/and-then-they-were-gone--5360779/support.

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A woman vanished in Colorado in 2019 after moving for a fresh start. Now, authorities say two suspects are in custody, accused of her murder. A suspected gang member in Texas stands accused of a $3,400 panty theft from a Houston mall, in what officials describe as part of a pattern of retail crime linked to organized gangs. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 15-year-old boy is now facing first-degree murder charges in Illinois after being arrested for the shooting of a postal worker in Chicago. A 2-year-old in Washington finds himself trapped inside an Amazon pickup locker. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Nebraska man accused of quadruple homicide in Laurel has been found guilty by a Dakota County jury. Thursday morning, the jury convicted Jason Jones with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree arson, and four counts of the use of a firearm to commit a felony. Thursday afternoon, the court held an aggravation hearing to determine whether the nature of Jones' crimes make him eligible for the death penalty.

A man in New York is facing a first-degree murder charge for a crime that shocked the community and led to a massive manhunt across multiple states. A man in Oregon is now facing serious charges after kidnapping and sexually assaulting a young woman with developmental disabilities. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man accused of murdering a nurse in Oregon appears in court to face updated charges, including first-degree murder, as the investigation continues into her tragic death just days after her wedding. A Pennsylvania man pleads no contest to charges of killing his father and stepmother with a sword, avoiding a trial nearly five years after the crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Florida, a granddaughter is arrested for allegedly conspiring in the murder of her elderly grandparents, who were shot to death in their home. Florida man, doing donuts near a busy intersection, convicted of second-degree murder after killing a pedestrian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The first-degree murder trial of a Robert Telles, politician who allegedly killed a journalist. A 12-year-old girl from Texas dies after her mother and stepfather try to use smoothies to heal their daughter's severe injuries. Drew Nelson reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Morrison looks back on the trial of a woman who killed her bronze medalist husband. Oscar Pistorius, called the Blade Runner after the London Olympics, gunned down his girlfriend in 2013. Now he's out on parole. And a self-defense expert with advice for solo joggers.You can listen to Dateline's episode about Dave Laut and Jane Laubacher, called The Hometown Hero And The Homecoming Queen, here.

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In a significant development in the tragic case of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, Stephan Sterns has been formally charged with first-degree murder. The Osceola County court records confirmed the indictment, nearly two months after the young girl's body was discovered in a secluded area of rural Osceola County. The indictment details allege Sterns killed Madeline between February 25 and February 27, just days before her body was found on March 1. Madeline was reported missing after she did not return home from school. Sterns, the boyfriend of Madeline's mother, Jennifer Soto, initially told investigators he had dropped her off at school on the day she vanished. However, authorities later clarified that this was not the case, intensifying suspicions around Sterns' involvement. The case took a darker turn when disturbing evidence was found on Sterns' phone shortly after Madeline's disappearance. On February 28, he was arrested on 60 counts related to sexual battery on a child and possession of child sexual abuse material. These charges included eight counts of sexual battery of a child under 12, five counts of sexual battery with a child aged 12 to 18, seven counts of lewd and lascivious molestation, and 40 counts of unlawful possession of materials depicting sexual performance by a child. State Attorney Andrew Bain and Kissimmee Police Chief Betty Holland are scheduled to address the public and media at a news conference on Wednesday at 4 p.m., which will be streamed live by local news outlets. This press conference is expected to provide further details on the progression of the case and the upcoming legal proceedings. In a recent court appearance, a pretrial hearing resulted in the postponement of Sterns' trial after his defense team successfully argued for more preparation time, with the judge setting a new trial date for August 19. Sterns waived his right to appear at the hearing. As the community reels from the impact of this heinous crime, the focus now turns to the upcoming trial and the justice sought for young Madeline. The Osceola County community continues to mourn the loss of a young life cut tragically short, as they await further developments in this disturbing case. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In a significant development in the tragic case of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, Stephan Sterns has been formally charged with first-degree murder. The Osceola County court records confirmed the indictment, nearly two months after the young girl's body was discovered in a secluded area of rural Osceola County. The indictment details allege Sterns killed Madeline between February 25 and February 27, just days before her body was found on March 1. Madeline was reported missing after she did not return home from school. Sterns, the boyfriend of Madeline's mother, Jennifer Soto, initially told investigators he had dropped her off at school on the day she vanished. However, authorities later clarified that this was not the case, intensifying suspicions around Sterns' involvement. The case took a darker turn when disturbing evidence was found on Sterns' phone shortly after Madeline's disappearance. On February 28, he was arrested on 60 counts related to sexual battery on a child and possession of child sexual abuse material. These charges included eight counts of sexual battery of a child under 12, five counts of sexual battery with a child aged 12 to 18, seven counts of lewd and lascivious molestation, and 40 counts of unlawful possession of materials depicting sexual performance by a child. State Attorney Andrew Bain and Kissimmee Police Chief Betty Holland are scheduled to address the public and media at a news conference on Wednesday at 4 p.m., which will be streamed live by local news outlets. This press conference is expected to provide further details on the progression of the case and the upcoming legal proceedings. In a recent court appearance, a pretrial hearing resulted in the postponement of Sterns' trial after his defense team successfully argued for more preparation time, with the judge setting a new trial date for August 19. Sterns waived his right to appear at the hearing. As the community reels from the impact of this heinous crime, the focus now turns to the upcoming trial and the justice sought for young Madeline. The Osceola County community continues to mourn the loss of a young life cut tragically short, as they await further developments in this disturbing case. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In a significant development in the tragic case of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, Stephan Sterns has been formally charged with first-degree murder. The Osceola County court records confirmed the indictment, nearly two months after the young girl's body was discovered in a secluded area of rural Osceola County. The indictment details allege Sterns killed Madeline between February 25 and February 27, just days before her body was found on March 1. Madeline was reported missing after she did not return home from school. Sterns, the boyfriend of Madeline's mother, Jennifer Soto, initially told investigators he had dropped her off at school on the day she vanished. However, authorities later clarified that this was not the case, intensifying suspicions around Sterns' involvement. The case took a darker turn when disturbing evidence was found on Sterns' phone shortly after Madeline's disappearance. On February 28, he was arrested on 60 counts related to sexual battery on a child and possession of child sexual abuse material. These charges included eight counts of sexual battery of a child under 12, five counts of sexual battery with a child aged 12 to 18, seven counts of lewd and lascivious molestation, and 40 counts of unlawful possession of materials depicting sexual performance by a child. State Attorney Andrew Bain and Kissimmee Police Chief Betty Holland are scheduled to address the public and media at a news conference on Wednesday at 4 p.m., which will be streamed live by local news outlets. This press conference is expected to provide further details on the progression of the case and the upcoming legal proceedings. In a recent court appearance, a pretrial hearing resulted in the postponement of Sterns' trial after his defense team successfully argued for more preparation time, with the judge setting a new trial date for August 19. Sterns waived his right to appear at the hearing. As the community reels from the impact of this heinous crime, the focus now turns to the upcoming trial and the justice sought for young Madeline. The Osceola County community continues to mourn the loss of a young life cut tragically short, as they await further developments in this disturbing case. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Jesse Milton Alvarez, 33, was convicted of first-degree murder on Monday for fatally shooting Mario Fierro, a Cathedral Catholic High School teacher, on February 1, 2021, in North Park, San Diego. The verdict came after a San Diego jury deliberated for about a day, unanimously finding Alvarez guilty of the crime. Fierro, 37, was shot six times, including four shots to the head, outside his home as he was preparing to go to work that morning. Prosecutors successfully argued that Alvarez killed Fierro upon discovering Fierro's engagement to Amy Gembara, another CCHS teacher whom Alvarez had previously dated for several years. Deputy District Attorney Ramona McCarthy portrayed Alvarez as "jealous, obsessive, and possessive," highlighting a pattern of behavior that extended beyond the breakup. “His ex was in love. But it wasn't with him. It was with Mr. Fierro, and that it why he is not alive today,” McCarthy told jurors in her opening statement. According to McCarthy, Alvarez meticulously planned Fierro's murder after learning of the engagement, conducting weeks of research online on methods to kill Fierro. This included searching for Fierro's home address, investigating how to hire a hitman, “how to shoot someone at their home address,” “how to kill your ex's fiancé,” and how to commit murder without leaving forensic evidence. McCarthy presented evidence that Alvarez's fixation with Gembara persisted long after their breakup, leading Gembara to change addresses and attempt unsuccessfully to obtain a restraining order against him. Six weeks after Gembara's engagement to Fierro was announced, Alvarez carried out the fatal shooting. During the trial, Alvarez took the stand and admitted to being obsessed with Gembara but claimed the online searches were therapeutic and not indicative of a serious intent to harm Fierro. However, McCarthy argued that Alvarez's actions spoke volumes about his intent to murder Fierro. Defense attorney Peter Blair acknowledged Alvarez's troubling behavior but argued that it was Gembara's perception of Alvarez as dangerous that led to Fierro's attack on Alvarez on the day of the shooting. Blair suggested that Alvarez's actions were more immature than deadly, emphasizing that Alvarez arrived at Fierro's home without his cell phone and drove his brother's car, indicating a lack of premeditation. Despite the defense's arguments, the prosecution convinced the jury that Alvarez's actions were calculated and premeditated, ultimately leading to Fierro's tragic death. With the conviction of first-degree murder and a special circumstance of lying in wait, Alvarez faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole when he appears for sentencing on May 10. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Jesse Milton Alvarez, 33, was convicted of first-degree murder on Monday for fatally shooting Mario Fierro, a Cathedral Catholic High School teacher, on February 1, 2021, in North Park, San Diego. The verdict came after a San Diego jury deliberated for about a day, unanimously finding Alvarez guilty of the crime. Fierro, 37, was shot six times, including four shots to the head, outside his home as he was preparing to go to work that morning. Prosecutors successfully argued that Alvarez killed Fierro upon discovering Fierro's engagement to Amy Gembara, another CCHS teacher whom Alvarez had previously dated for several years. Deputy District Attorney Ramona McCarthy portrayed Alvarez as "jealous, obsessive, and possessive," highlighting a pattern of behavior that extended beyond the breakup. “His ex was in love. But it wasn't with him. It was with Mr. Fierro, and that it why he is not alive today,” McCarthy told jurors in her opening statement. According to McCarthy, Alvarez meticulously planned Fierro's murder after learning of the engagement, conducting weeks of research online on methods to kill Fierro. This included searching for Fierro's home address, investigating how to hire a hitman, “how to shoot someone at their home address,” “how to kill your ex's fiancé,” and how to commit murder without leaving forensic evidence. McCarthy presented evidence that Alvarez's fixation with Gembara persisted long after their breakup, leading Gembara to change addresses and attempt unsuccessfully to obtain a restraining order against him. Six weeks after Gembara's engagement to Fierro was announced, Alvarez carried out the fatal shooting. During the trial, Alvarez took the stand and admitted to being obsessed with Gembara but claimed the online searches were therapeutic and not indicative of a serious intent to harm Fierro. However, McCarthy argued that Alvarez's actions spoke volumes about his intent to murder Fierro. Defense attorney Peter Blair acknowledged Alvarez's troubling behavior but argued that it was Gembara's perception of Alvarez as dangerous that led to Fierro's attack on Alvarez on the day of the shooting. Blair suggested that Alvarez's actions were more immature than deadly, emphasizing that Alvarez arrived at Fierro's home without his cell phone and drove his brother's car, indicating a lack of premeditation. Despite the defense's arguments, the prosecution convinced the jury that Alvarez's actions were calculated and premeditated, ultimately leading to Fierro's tragic death. With the conviction of first-degree murder and a special circumstance of lying in wait, Alvarez faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole when he appears for sentencing on May 10. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

When Camille Balla calls a coworker and says "I think I killed my mother", the coworker calls 911 on her way to Balla's mother's house. Police find a scene straight out of a horror movie as the follow a blood splatter trail leading to the body of Francisca Monteiro-Balla. Checking the body for vitals an officer notices something on a box a few feet away. It isn't something anyone expects to see, two eyeballs, sitting on a box, appearing to watch the officers as they try to save the life of Francisca Monteiro-Balla. Join Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack as they take a close-up look at a case that is just as scary and strange at the beginning as it is in the end.    Transcript Highlights 00:01:26 Joseph Scott Morgan compares Lewis Powell screaming “I am Mad” to  Camille Balla screaming “I am a murderer”  00:02:50 Talk about Police arrive to scene and find woman's eyes removed  00:04:05 Dave Mack breaks down story of Camille Balla calls co-worker and tells her “I think I killed my mother”  00:06:12 Talk about County Jail versus prison  00:08:05 Discussion about Camille Balla screaming “I'm a murderer”  00:10:08 Discussion of bloody crime scene, eyeballs removed from victim, placed on cardboard box  00:11:25 Describing difference between blood “spatter” and blood “splatter”  00:13:46 Discussion about victim's injuries  00:16:01 Talk about the fight between mother and daughter, and eyeballs removed from victim  00:17:56 Joe describes removal of eyeball  00:20:37 Discussion of suspect removing eyes from the front  00:22:43 Talk about Camille Balla claims to have smoked marijuana laced with Flocka prior to attack on her mother  00:26:12 Discussion of charges being reduced from First-Degree Murder to Manslaughter  00:28:34 Talk about broken glass around scene, blood from perpetrator and victim co-mingled making thing forensically more complicated  00:29:06 Camille Balla pleaded guilty to manslaughter, sentenced to 15-years in prison followed by 15-years on probation.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.