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Rob Reiner is at the center of a shocking news story that has spiraled into a full-scale Murder Mystery. From early reports questioning is Rob Reiner dead to online searches asking how did Rob Reiner die and who killed Rob Reiner, this case has exploded across TMZ and true crime media worldwide.In this episode of One Degree of Scandalous, Tom Zenner is joined by Kato Kaelin and legendary LAPD Robbery & Homicide detective Bob Souza to break down the disturbing events surrounding the alleged Rob Reiner death investigation. The focus quickly turns to the Rob Reiner family, including Nick Reiner, Rob Reiner's son, and the growing headlines around Nick Reiner's arrest.What really happened inside the Rob Reiner house in Brentwood? How do Rob Reiner and his wife factor into the timeline? And why are so many people asking who killed Rob Reiner and his wife as details continue to emerge?As investigators piece together the evidence, this case draws eerie parallels to historic Los Angeles crimes involving O.J., the Menendez brothers, and other infamous Hollywood murders. With Brentwood once again in the spotlight, the similarities are impossible to ignore.Beyond the crime itself, we also reflect on Rob Reiner movies and TV shows, his legacy, and how a figure so deeply tied to American pop culture — alongside names like Bob Reiner — has become linked to one of the most unsettling True Crime stories in recent memory.This is a deep dive into Murder, media frenzy, and Hollywood scandal — told through firsthand analysis and decades of investigative experience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-degree-of-scandalous-with-tom-zenner-and-kato-kaelin--6258576/support.
A frantic 911 call… a husband on the ground… and a wife screaming that she “did not mean to run over him.”Just after 7:30 p.m. in Lavaca, Arkansas, Clayton Masterson was found crushed beneath a van while his estranged wife, Dara Masterson, begged dispatchers to help him. What started as a routine pickup ended in a scene investigators are still trying to untangle.Was this a reckless, intoxicated act during a heated argument, or a panicked reaction from a woman who said she felt threatened?This is the case of Dara and Clayton Masterson.**************************************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.
Special Guest: What's Been Going on - Wind, Homicide, Traffic Quotas, ICE, LNIQuestion from Public - Are you trained on mental health issues? Children's Question: Do police officers have favorite snacks when they are working?Do you have a question? Email us! citizensarrest@homesliceaudio.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, Dec 17 4:49 PM → 8:56 PM Fairfax County PD responded to a shots fired call and discovered someone dead inside of a bathroom with multiple gunshot wounds. Police deployed a helicopter K9 units drones and a tactical team. They took one suspect into custody. Radio Systems: - Fairfax County Project 25
Wed, Dec 17 4:49 PM → 7:46 PM Marvin Fernando Morales Ortez suspect. Officers are on scene of a fatal shooting inside of a residence in the 12300 block of Fan Shell Ct in Reston. The victim an adult male was declared deceased on scene. httpsx.comTheDMVLivestatus2001385473667678718 - httpsx.comFairfaxCountyPDstatus2001350890226360528s20 Radio Systems: - Fairfax County Project 25
(December 16,2025) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Rob Reiner’s son Nick in custody after the director and his wife were found dead. Feds say New Year’s Even bombing plot foiled in Southern California. President Trump declares fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction. Photos of Brown University Shooting suspect releasedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Reena Roy opens the show speaking on the newly released video from police of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting. Amy talks with ABC News Los Angeles–based national radio correspondent Alex Stone about the Reiner murders, the son Nick Reiner in custody and being held without bail. Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about dollar stores and whether you get more when you spend more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15DEC25: Brown, Australia, Reiner Homicide, Kirk/Owens, Global Colding, and More. Hosts: Matt and Olivia Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dum-show--6012883/support.Call In Live: +1 (276) 200-2105 Be Heard. Be Bold. No Censorship. Watch Us Here: linktapgo.com/thedumshow thedumshow.com #DontUnfriendMe #TheDumShow #MAGA #Trump2025 #GOP #ConservativeTalk #FreeSpeech #PoliticsUnfiltered #Republicans #TalkRadio #CallInLive #WimkinLive
(December 15,2025) Rob Reiner dead at 78: A look back at his Hollywood career that span more than 6 decades. What we know about the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia targeting a Jewish festival. California’s last nuclear plant clears key hurdle to stat open. L.A. vs L.A.28: Could the city sue over the cost of the Olympics?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(December 15,2025) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Rob Reiner, wife found dead inside Brentwood home in apparent homicide. Person of interest in Brown University shooting being released without charges. Father and son behind Bondi Jewish festival shooting that killed 15, Australian police say.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Los Angeles police investigate the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner as a possible homicide after the couple was found dead in their home. Plus, the FBI foils a New Year’s Eve terror plot in Los Angeles. Guest Wendy Walsh joins the show to discuss adult mental health issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As today's show begins, Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner, has just been taken into custody after both of his parents were found dead in their home last night of what police call a "homicide." CNN's Josh Campbell reports from Los Angeles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Authorities say Nick Reiner, the son of legendary Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner, is under arrest and being held on $4 million bail, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department jail records.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Mike Dobuski opens the show speaking on the death of legendary director, producer, actor Rob Riener and his wife Michele. ABC News journalist Reena Roy discusses the latest regarding the shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island. Bloomberg Media’s Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Amy talking with the CMO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Foundation Melissa Gellar about Christmas at the Ronald Reagan Library.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Lloyd, Entertainment Journalist & Film Critic, discusses the career of film director and actor, Rob Reiner who was found dead at his home, along with his wife.
It started with a welfare check.Deputies went out to a rural Georgia property looking for a 14-year-old girl named Mary Crocker… and instead uncovered a nightmare buried in the backyard. Mary wasn't the only child missing. Her brother, Elwyn “JR” Crocker Jr., had vanished too, and neither child had ever been reported missing.This is one of the most disturbing child abuse cases Georgia has ever seen.This is the case of Mary and JR Crocker.************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************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.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe!
In this final episode, we learn where the killers are today (spoiler: they're all still in prison and likely always will be), the two laws passed in Channon and Chris's names that protect future victims, the families' ongoing fight to ensure they're never forgotten, a little about the families and some personal struggles they've faced, the racial controversy that surrounded the case, and more.Resources and Support For Survivors of Sexual Violence:RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)RAINN Online Chat: online.rainn.orgFor Crime Victims and Families:National Center for Victims of Crime: 1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)Parents of Murdered Children: www.pomc.orgFor Mental Health Support:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357IN LOVING MEMORYChannon Gail Christian April 29, 1985 - January 9, 2007 Beloved daughter, friend, student, golfer, and beautiful soul.Hugh Christopher Newsom Jr. September 21, 1983 - January 7, 2007 Beloved son, carpenter, baseball player, and kind heart.They were loved. They are remembered. They will never be forgotten.Sources:https://www.newspapers.com/ (Historical archive - subscription required)https://www.knoxnews.com/ (Search "Christian Newsom" for extensive archive)https://abcnews.go.com/ (Search "Channon Christian")https://www.cnn.com/ (Coverage of trials and scandal)https://www.foxnews.com/ (Michelle Malkin coverage 2007)https://www.wbir.com/ (WBIR-TV extensive trial coverage)https://www.wate.com/ (WATE 6 On Your Side)https://www.wvlt.tv/ (WVLT Local 8 News)https://www.tncourts.gov/ (Tennessee State Courts)https://www.tsc.state.tn.us/ (Tennessee Supreme Court opinions)https://www.knoxcounty.org/criminal/ (Knox County Criminal Court)https://law.justia.com/cases/tennessee/ (Tennessee case law database)https://scholar.google.com/ (Search: "State v. Davidson" "State v. Cobbins" etc.)https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts (Federal case records)https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ (Public Access to Court Electronic Records - fee required)https://www.capitol.tn.gov/ (Tennessee General Assembly)https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/108/pub/pc0962.pdf (Chris Newsom Act - SB 2552/HB 2658)https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/108/pub/pc0963.pdf (Channon Christian Act - SB 2553/HB 2659)https://www.rainn.org/ (RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)https://www.pomc.org/ (Parents of Murdered Children)https://victimsofcrime.org/ (National Center for Victims of Crime)University of Tennessee Foundation: https://www.utfi.org/"The Christian-Newsom Murders: 10 Years Later" - Knoxville News Sentinel Special Reporthttps://www.aetv.com/ (A&E "Injustice with Nancy Grace")https://www.oxygen.com/ (Oxygen Network coverage)https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/ (Investigation Discovery features)https://www.aafs.org/ (American Academy of Forensic Sciences)https://www.forensicscienceeducation.org/ (Forensic science education resources)https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (National Criminal Justice Reference Service)https://bjs.ojp.gov/ (Bureau of Justice Statistics)https://apps.tn.gov/foil-app/ (Tennessee Felon Offender Information Lookup)Search names: Davidson, Cobbins, Thomas, Coleman, Boydhttps://www.tn.gov/correction/sp/death-row.html (Tennessee Death Row information)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (January-February 2007)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (Trial coverage)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (March-December 2011)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (Coleman & Thomas retrials)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (August 2019)https://www.tba.org/ (Tennessee Bar Association resources)https://www.knoxcounty.org/ (Knox County government)https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/ (City of Knoxville)https://www.britannica.com/place/Knoxville-Tennessee (Knoxville history)https://www.utk.edu/ (University of Tennessee)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.Keep In Touch:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/reveriecrimepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverietruecrimeTumblr: https://reverietruecrimepodcast.tumblr.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reverietruecrimeContact: ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.com Intro & Outro by Jahred Gomes: https://www.instagram.com/jahredgomes_official
A teen breakup turns into a triple homicide in Texas as police say a fifteen-year-old boy killed a mother and two children inside a North Odessa apartment. A Maryland newborn death investigation turns into a murder case after detectives say autopsy findings and phone evidence point to trauma, not an accidental smothering in the death of a baby known as “K.C.” Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A neighbor in Immokalee, Florida made a desperate call after spotting two dogs trapped in a roofless backyard pen — one already dead, the other barely hanging on in the heat. What deputies found behind that fence set off an entire criminal investigation.This is the case of Ally and Blackie — and animal neglect that turned fatal.**************************************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.
This Day in Legal History: Madoff ArrestedOn December 11, 2008, Bernard L. Madoff was arrested by federal agents and charged with securities fraud, marking the start of one of the most consequential white-collar crime cases in American legal history. Madoff, a former NASDAQ chairman and respected figure in the investment world, confessed to running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors—individuals, charities, and institutional clients—out of an estimated $65 billion. The legal scheme unraveled when Madoff admitted to his sons that the business was “one big lie,” prompting them to alert authorities. Prosecutors swiftly brought charges under multiple statutes, including securities fraud under 15 U.S.C. § 78j(b), mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, perjury, and false statements.The Department of Justice pursued criminal charges while the SEC, heavily criticized for prior inaction, launched civil enforcement actions under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Madoff waived indictment and pleaded guilty on March 12, 2009, to 11 felony counts without a plea deal. He was sentenced to 150 years in federal prison—the statutory maximum—and ordered to forfeit $170.8 billion, reflecting the full scope of the fraud. The case catalyzed intense scrutiny of the SEC's oversight failures and led to internal reforms within the agency, including new whistleblower protections and enhanced enforcement procedures.In the bankruptcy proceedings under SIPA (Securities Investor Protection Act), trustee Irving Picard was appointed to recover funds for victims, using clawback lawsuits under fraudulent transfer laws to retrieve ill-gotten gains from those who had profited—wittingly or not. The legal theories underpinning those suits, including the application of actual and constructive fraud standards, sparked complex litigation that continues to shape bankruptcy and securities jurisprudence. Madoff's arrest also prompted Congress to review gaps in financial regulation, laying groundwork for reforms later codified in the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010.Jury selection began in the federal trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of helping a Mexican migrant avoid arrest by U.S. immigration agents. The case, brought by the Trump administration's Justice Department, charges Dugan with concealing a person from arrest and obstructing federal proceedings, alleging she deliberately diverted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and allowed the migrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, to exit through a non-public courthouse door following a domestic violence hearing.Federal prosecutors argue that Dugan acted corruptly, citing her visible anger upon learning that ICE agents were present and her claim that a judicial warrant was required for the arrest—an assertion prosecutors say was false. Flores-Ruiz was ultimately arrested outside the courthouse after a brief chase.Dugan's defense contends that she was navigating unclear rules around courthouse immigration enforcement and had sought guidance from court leadership days earlier. Her legal team maintains she was not trying to obstruct justice but rather to understand what rules applied.The case illustrates the broader tension between local judicial discretion and federal immigration enforcement under Trump's expanded deportation policies, which have included more aggressive operations in local courthouses. Critics argue such tactics deter immigrants from accessing courts and undermine public confidence in the legal system.Dugan, a judge since 2016 and formerly head of Catholic Charities in Milwaukee, has been suspended from the bench pending the outcome of the trial. Her prosecution echoes an earlier Trump-era case against a Massachusetts judge accused of similar conduct—charges that were later dropped during the Biden administration.Wisconsin judge on trial as Trump administration targets immigration enforcement resistance | ReutersThe Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Interior Department to block its decision to feature President Donald Trump's image on the 2026 America the Beautiful national parks annual pass. The group argues the move violates the Federal Lands Recreational Enhancement Act of 2004, which requires the pass to display the winning photograph from a public contest depicting natural scenery or wildlife in a national park or forest.This year's winning photo—a landscape of Glacier National Park—was allegedly discarded in favor of a close-up image of Trump, posed beside George Washington, without any new contest or congressional approval. The lawsuit calls the switch an unlawful act of self-promotion and criticizes it as an attempt to turn a public symbol into a personal branding tool.Adding to the controversy, the lawsuit claims that the Glacier photo was demoted to a new $250 pass for foreign visitors, part of Trump's newly introduced “America-first” admissions system. The updated pricing structure and design were part of a broader Interior Department announcement touting “modernization” of park access.The lawsuit also highlights changes to the free admission calendar, noting that Trump's birthday (June 14) was added as a holiday, while existing free days honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Juneteenth were eliminated. These shifts coincide with Trump's efforts to slash the national parks budget and workforce while raising fees for international visitors.Lawsuit seeks to keep Trump's face off of national parks annual pass | ReutersIn a piece for Forbes this week I unpacked the misleading claim that Social Security is no longer taxed under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Despite bold headlines and political messaging to the contrary, Social Security remains taxable, just as it has been since 1983. What the bill actually includes is an expanded senior-specific deduction—$6,000 for individuals and $12,000 for couples—that may reduce taxable income, but doesn't isolate or exempt Social Security from taxation in any way.The structure of Social Security taxation—where up to 85% of benefits can be taxed for higher-income seniors—remains untouched. What changed is that some seniors, depending on income and deductions, might now end up paying less tax, including on Social Security, not because the income is tax-exempt, but because the overall taxable income has been reduced. This is a fungible deduction, applicable to any income source, not a targeted policy shift.The White House's messaging reframes a broad-based, temporary deduction as a specific, permanent tax relief for seniors, creating confusion. While some retirees may see a tax reduction, the underlying rules that govern when and how Social Security is taxed have not changed, and inflation-adjusted thresholds that pull more seniors into taxability remain. The deduction itself expires in 2028, unlike other OBBBA provisions that benefit wealthier taxpayers and corporations.The element worth highlighting is the difference between a deduction and an exemption, and how political messaging often blurs this. Deductions reduce taxable income; exemptions remove specific income from taxation entirely. In this case, branding a general deduction as a Social Security exemption is both legally inaccurate and politically strategic—obscuring the truth behind a familiar and emotionally charged issue.The Truth About ‘No Tax On Social Security'The estate of an 83-year-old woman filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that their chatbot, ChatGPT, played a central role in a tragic murder-suicide in Connecticut. The suit claims that Stein-Erik Soelberg, a 56-year-old man experiencing delusions, had been interacting for months with GPT-4o, which allegedly validated and intensified his paranoid beliefs, ultimately leading him to kill his mother, Suzanne Adams, before taking his own life.The complaint, filed in California Superior Court, accuses OpenAI and Microsoft of product liability, negligence, and wrongful death, arguing that the chatbot systematically encouraged Soelberg's psychosis—affirming fantasies about divine missions, assassination attempts, and even identifying his mother as an operative. The plaintiffs argue that Microsoft shares liability because it benefited directly from the deployment of GPT-4o and played a role in bringing the model to market.This is the first known lawsuit to link ChatGPT to a homicide, though it follows a growing number of legal actions that claim the AI system has fostered delusions and contributed to suicides. OpenAI denies wrongdoing, emphasizing efforts to improve mental health safeguards and noting that newer models have significantly reduced inappropriate responses in emotionally sensitive conversations.The suit also names OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as a defendant and cites Soelberg's social media posts as evidence of his deteriorating mental state and dependence on the chatbot. The plaintiffs seek monetary damages and a court order to compel OpenAI to implement stronger safety measures. The law firm behind the case, Edelson PC, is also representing a similar lawsuit involving a California teenager's suicide allegedly linked to ChatGPT.OpenAI, Microsoft Sued Over Murder-Suicide Blamed on ChatGPT This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
A late-night welfare check in Marana, Arizona turned into something far darker when police were shown screenshots no one could explain, 29-year-old Taton Dorfman, lying in bed next to his girlfriend, 30-year-old Hannah Rogers, covered in blood and saying, “I killed her.”What started as a FaceTime call spiraled into a confession, a standoff, and a courtroom where forgiveness collided with reality.This is the murder of Hannah Rogers.Listen now**************************************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.
Dive into some cold cases on this week's episode of Cemetery Row! Lori covers the mysterious death of Arctic explorer Charles Francis Hall - was it natural causes or poison? Sheena covers the murder of Kentucky college student Betty Gail Brown. Hannah covers the murder of Jaclyn Dowaliby, one of Chicago's most infamous cold cases.
On Monday's show: Colin Allred is dropping out of next year's U.S. Senate race and is running for Congress instead. That is just the latest move ahead of today's filing deadline, and after Supreme Court approval of the new Texas Congressional maps. We consider what other scrambling we might see today and what it all means for longtime members of Congress from here in Houston and elsewhere in Texas who have hard decisions to make.Also this hour: We discuss why the Houston metro area is one of a handful in the nation with more traffic deaths last year than homicides and what if anything can be done about it.Then, Meg Tapp from the Garden Club of Houston answers questions about how to maintain the plants in your home or garden.And we discuss the latest developments in Houston sports with Jeff Balke.Watch
On Nassau Drive in Las Vegas, 23-year-old Mark Gaughan lay dying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the neck while his 20-year-old girlfriend, Allysandra Blea, told 911 it was all just an accident during a late-night “photoshoot” with a friend's gun.But when detectives pulled her messages, search history, and photos that story started to look very different.This is the case of Mark Gaughan and Allysandra Blea.Listen now on Love and Murder.************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************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.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe!
A push to get Kiwis talking about systemic issues leading to child abuse. The Dear Children campaign has launched today - with a letter to kids and parents countrywide, focusing on preventing all forms of child maltreatment Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad says child homicide cannot be ignored. She told Ryan Bridge on average, one child is killed every five weeks, but it's not too late for change, so eventually children will grow up in New Zealand feeling safe. She says it starts with awareness. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eighteen-year-old Anna Kepner didn't just die on a cruise ship — she was killed. Her death certificate now confirms “mechanical asphyxia by another person(s),” with the manner officially ruled a homicide. Tonight, I break down the timeline of exactly what happened on the Carnival Horizon, how the evidence lines up, and why investigators are closing in on one specific window of time — and one specific person. In this deep-dive monologue, we cut through the noise, the family drama, the online chaos, and the TikTok meltdowns to focus on what the evidence actually says. Anna was placed in a cabin with a 16-year-old stepsibling she reportedly feared. Hours later, she was dead — wrapped, hidden under a bed, and covered with life jackets. This isn't speculation. This isn't rumor. This is the documented reality of the case. We walk through the decisions that led up to that night, the ignored red flags, the emotional collapse of the main suspect, the forensic truth of mechanical asphyxia, and the concealment behavior that tells investigators more than any interview ever could. This is the timeline as it stands now — what we know happened inside that cabin, how investigators are reconstructing the moments leading up to Anna's death, and why this case is tighter than the public realizes. Anna fought for her life. The evidence shows it. And soon, the truth will too. If you appreciate in-depth analysis without the sensationalism, subscribe and stay with us as we follow every new development in the Anna Kepner homicide investigation. #annakepner #truecrime #hiddenkillers #carnivalcruise #homicideinvestigation #truecrimecommunity #justiceforanna #crimeanalysis #tonybrueski updates #carnivalhorizon #truecrimecommunity #homicidecase #forensics Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
By January 2007, all five suspects were in custody. Prosecutors had charged them with 46 counts including murder, rape, kidnapping, and robbery. Between 2008-2010, four separate trials resulted in convictions. It seemed like justice had finally been served and the families could breathe. Then a scandal involving the judge, who presided over the trials, would rock their worlds. Because of his demons, the families would have to go through it all over again.Support ResourcesFor Survivors of Violence:https://www.rainn.org/ - RAINN (1-800-656-4673)https://www.thehotline.org/ - National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233)https://www.crisistextline.org/ - Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 741741)https://988lifeline.org/ - 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineFor Families of Murder Victims:https://www.pomc.org/ - Parents of Murdered Childrenhttps://victimsofcrime.org/ - National Center for Victims of Crimehttps://www.ncvc.org/ - National Crime Victim Law InstituteSources:https://www.newspapers.com/ (Historical archive - subscription required)https://www.knoxnews.com/ (Search "Christian Newsom" for extensive archive)https://abcnews.go.com/ (Search "Channon Christian")https://www.cnn.com/ (Coverage of trials and scandal)https://www.foxnews.com/ (Michelle Malkin coverage 2007)https://www.wbir.com/ (WBIR-TV extensive trial coverage)https://www.wate.com/ (WATE 6 On Your Side)https://www.wvlt.tv/ (WVLT Local 8 News)https://www.tncourts.gov/ (Tennessee State Courts)https://www.tsc.state.tn.us/ (Tennessee Supreme Court opinions)https://www.knoxcounty.org/criminal/ (Knox County Criminal Court)https://law.justia.com/cases/tennessee/ (Tennessee case law database)https://scholar.google.com/ (Search: "State v. Davidson" "State v. Cobbins" etc.)https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts (Federal case records)https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ (Public Access to Court Electronic Records - fee required)https://www.capitol.tn.gov/ (Tennessee General Assembly)https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/108/pub/pc0962.pdf (Chris Newsom Act - SB 2552/HB 2658)https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/108/pub/pc0963.pdf (Channon Christian Act - SB 2553/HB 2659)https://www.rainn.org/ (RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)https://www.pomc.org/ (Parents of Murdered Children)https://victimsofcrime.org/ (National Center for Victims of Crime)University of Tennessee Foundation: https://www.utfi.org/"The Christian-Newsom Murders: 10 Years Later" - Knoxville News Sentinel Special Reporthttps://www.aetv.com/ (A&E "Injustice with Nancy Grace")https://www.oxygen.com/ (Oxygen Network coverage)https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/ (Investigation Discovery features)https://www.aafs.org/ (American Academy of Forensic Sciences)https://www.forensicscienceeducation.org/ (Forensic science education resources)https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (National Criminal Justice Reference Service)https://bjs.ojp.gov/ (Bureau of Justice Statistics)https://apps.tn.gov/foil-app/ (Tennessee Felon Offender Information Lookup)Search names: Davidson, Cobbins, Thomas, Coleman, Boydhttps://www.tn.gov/correction/sp/death-row.html (Tennessee Death Row information)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (January-February 2007)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (Trial coverage)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (March-December 2011)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (Coleman & Thomas retrials)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (August 2019)https://www.tba.org/ (Tennessee Bar Association resources)https://www.knoxcounty.org/ (Knox County government)https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/ (City of Knoxville)https://www.britannica.com/place/Knoxville-Tennessee (Knoxville history)https://www.utk.edu/ (University of Tennessee)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.Keep In Touch:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/reveriecrimepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverietruecrimeTumblr: https://reverietruecrimepodcast.tumblr.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reverietruecrimeContact: ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.com Intro & Outro by Jahred Gomes: https://www.instagram.com/jahredgomes_official
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Eighteen-year-old Anna Kepner didn't just die on a cruise ship — she was killed. Her death certificate now confirms “mechanical asphyxia by another person(s),” with the manner officially ruled a homicide. Tonight, I break down the timeline of exactly what happened on the Carnival Horizon, how the evidence lines up, and why investigators are closing in on one specific window of time — and one specific person. In this deep-dive monologue, we cut through the noise, the family drama, the online chaos, and the TikTok meltdowns to focus on what the evidence actually says. Anna was placed in a cabin with a 16-year-old stepsibling she reportedly feared. Hours later, she was dead — wrapped, hidden under a bed, and covered with life jackets. This isn't speculation. This isn't rumor. This is the documented reality of the case. We walk through the decisions that led up to that night, the ignored red flags, the emotional collapse of the main suspect, the forensic truth of mechanical asphyxia, and the concealment behavior that tells investigators more than any interview ever could. This is the timeline as it stands now — what we know happened inside that cabin, how investigators are reconstructing the moments leading up to Anna's death, and why this case is tighter than the public realizes. Anna fought for her life. The evidence shows it. And soon, the truth will too. If you appreciate in-depth analysis without the sensationalism, subscribe and stay with us as we follow every new development in the Anna Kepner homicide investigation. #annakepner #truecrime #hiddenkillers #carnivalcruise #homicideinvestigation #truecrimecommunity #justiceforanna #crimeanalysis #tonybrueski updates #carnivalhorizon #truecrimecommunity #homicidecase #forensics Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
An L.A. based podcast brought to you by two forensic psychologists who dissect the intersections where true crime, forensic psychology, and entertainment meet. Episode Description: Crazy In Love: Erotomania Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh get into the subcategory of Delusional Disorder, Erotomania; to have the delusional or false belief of a secret or known admirer. This disorder is often the trigger for obsessive celebrity stalkers and has been the cause for numerous violent acts. The docs explore the origin, criteria, and research of this rare phenomenon and cover the cases of John Hinkley Jr., Margaret Mary Ray, and the shooter who killed rising star Christina Grimmie. Related episode: Stalking: The Crime of the 90's https://anchor.fm/lansc/episodes/25--Stalking-The-Crime-of-the-90s-e537ff Donate to the Christina Grimmie Foundation here: https://christinagrimmiefoundation.org/ Mentions: Lenora Consulting LLC https://www.lenoraclairellc.com/ 10ish Podcast https://www.10ishpod.com/ Resources Braun, Claude, and Sabrina Suffren. "A General Neuropsychological Model of Delusion." ResearchGate, Taylor & Francis (Routledge), Mar. 2010, www.researchgate.net/publication/41670340_A_general_neuropsychological_model_of_delusion. Accessed 26 Nov. 2021. Brüne, Martin. "Erotomanic Stalking in Evolutionary Perspective." Behavioral Sciences & the Law, vol. 21, no. 1, 16 Dec. 2002, pp. 83–88, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12579619/#:~:text=Erotomania%2C%20the%20delusion%20of%20being,concerning%20prevalence%20rates%20and%20behavior.&text=The%20evolutionary%20perspective%20may%20provide,understanding%20of%20forensically%20relevant%20behaviors., 10.1002/bsl.518. Accessed 26 Nov. 2021. Christina Grimmie: The Murder of a Rising Star. Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2018, disc 1-2. Podcast. "De Clerambault Syndrome (Erotomania) in the Criminal Justice System: Another Look at This Recurring Problem | Office of Justice Programs." Ojp.gov, 2021, www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/de-clerambault-syndrome-erotomania-criminal-justice-system-another. Accessed 26 Nov. 2021. Ghosh, Tulika, and Minkesh Chowdhary. De Clerambault Syndrome: Current Perspective. Www.intechopen.com, IntechOpen, 12 May 2021, www.intechopen.com/chapters/72361. Accessed 27 Nov. 2021. Hayes, Crystal. "Forgotten Story of Singer's Legacy, Man Who Killed Her." Courier-Post, 18 Dec. 2016, www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2016/12/18/forgotten-story-christina-grimmie-and-man-who-killed-her/95585040/. He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not. Directed by Laetitia Colombani, Samuel Goldwyn Films, 2003. Harmon RB;Rosner R;Owens H. "Obsessional Harassment and Erotomania in a Criminal Court Population." Journal of Forensic Sciences, vol. 40, no. 2, 2011, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7602275/. Accessed 26 Nov. 2021. "How History Changed Anita Hill (Published 2019)." The New York Times, 2021, www.nytimes.com/2019/06/17/us/anita-hill-women-power.html. Accessed 27 Nov. 2021. Jamaluddin, Ruzita. "Same Gender Erotomania: When the Psychiatrist Became the Delusional Theme—a Case Report and Literature Review." Case Reports in Psychiatry, vol. 2021, 1 Sept. 2021, p. e7463272, www.hindawi.com/journals/crips/2021/7463272/, 10.1155/2021/7463272. Kelly, B. D., et al. "Delusion and Desire: Erotomania Revisited." Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, vol. 102, no. 1, July 2000, pp. 74–76, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10892614/, 10.1034/j.1600-0447.2000.102001074.x. Accessed 26 Nov. 2021. Meloy, J. CASE REPORT Erotomania, Triangulation, and Homicide. "Risk Factors for Stalking Violence, Persistence, and Recurrence." The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 2017, www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14789949.2016.1247188?journalCode=rjfp20&. Accessed 26 Nov. 2021. Safeekh, AT, and Denzil Pinto. "Venlafaxine-Induced Psychotic Symptoms." Indian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 51, no. 4, 2009, p. 308, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2802382/, 10.4103/0019-5545.58301. Accessed 26 Nov. 2021. Sederholm, Jillian. "Gunman Who Killed 'the Voice' Singer Had Extra Ammo, Knife: Police." NBC News, 11 June 2016, www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/voice-singer-christina-grimmie-shot-after-florida-concert-n590161. Accessed 27 Nov. 2021. Shanee Edwards. "I Just Discovered the Crazy World of Erotomania Thanks to HBO's Confirmation." SheKnows, SheKnows, 17 Apr. 2016, www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/1119045/erotomania-and-confirmation-hbo/. Accessed 26 Nov. 2021.
Criminal Psychologist Katherine Ramsland joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss confession killers, those criminals who confess to murders and other serious crimes that they did not commit. Why do serial killers like Henry Lee Lucas, Ottis Toole and Samuel Little confess to scores of additional murders? Why does this odd phenomenon keep recurring? This bonus episode of "Mind Over Murder" originally ran on July 21, 2025.Time: The Story of Henry Lee Lucas, the Notorious Subject of Netflix's The Confession Killerttps://time.com/5745028/the-confession-killer-henry-lee-lucas-netflix/Katherine Ramsland books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APFCQC?entity-to-process=B000APBAP4_author&ccs_id=52a60865-148b-45d0-a588-fb8cefc40647WTKR News 3: One year after development in Colonial Parkway Murders, where do things stand?https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/historic-triangle/one-year-after-development-in-colonial-parkway-murders-where-do-things-standWon't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway Murders" and other unsolved cases? Contribute any amount you can here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/mind-over-murder-podcast-expenses?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerWTVR CBS News: Colonial Parkway murders victims' families keep hope cases will be solved:https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/colonial-parkway-murders-update-april-19-2024WAVY TV 10 News: New questions raised in Colonial Parkway murders:https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/new-questions-raised-in-colonial-parkway-murders/Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. has been named as the killer of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the Colonial Parkway Murders in September 1987, as well as the murderer of Teresa Howell in June 1989. He has also been linked to the April 1988 disappearance and likely murder of Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey, another pair in the Colonial Parkway Murders.13News Now investigates: A serial killer's DNA will not be entered into CODIS database:https://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/local/13news-now-investigates/291-e82a9e0b-38e3-4f95-982a-40e960a71e49WAVY TV 10 on the Colonial Parkway Murders Announcement with photos:https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/deceased-man-identified-as-suspect-in-decades-old-homicides/WTKR News 3https://www.wtkr.com/news/is-man-linked-to-one-of-the-colonial-parkway-murders-connected-to-the-other-casesVirginian Pilot: Who was Alan Wade Wilmer Sr.? Man suspected in two ‘Colonial Parkway' murders died alone in 2017https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/01/14/who-was-alan-wade-wilmer-sr-man-suspected-in-colonial-parkway-murders-died-alone-in-2017/Colonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 18,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersMind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster:https://www.spreaker.comJoin the discussion on our Mind Over MurderColonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.comPlease subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. Please share and tell your friends!We launch a new episode of "Mind Over Murder" every Monday morning, and a bonus episode every Thursday morning.Sponsors: Othram and DNAsolves.comContribute Your DNA to help solve cases: https://dnasolves.com/user/registerFollow "Mind Over Murder" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderOverFollow Bill Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillThomas56Follow "Colonial Parkway Murders" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/Follow us on InstaGram:: https://www.instagram.com/colonialparkwaymurders/Check out the entire Crawlspace Media network at http://crawlspace-media.com/All rights reserved. Mind Over Murder, Copyright Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, Another Dog Productions/Absolute Zero ProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mind-over-murder--4847179/support.
We're learning new details about a double homicide case in Saratoga Springs. Jessica Lyman and her 8-year-old son Eli Painter were found shot in their home back in March. Some warrants have just been unsealed, revealing new evidence found at the time of the initial investigation... Greg walks through the new details.
A late-night meetup in Panama City, Florida turned into a high-speed chase with a terrified mother realizing her 7-year-old son had been shot in the back.At the center of it all was Sammie Underwood III, an angry ex who wouldn't see reason.And when deputies went looking for him, the story only got darker.This is the Florida case of Sammie Underwood, Uyvonna Powell, and a child caught in the middle.Listen now on Love and Murder.**************************************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.
Daycare owner Anndrea Caruth was a pillar of her community in the Bronx, dedicated to improving the lives of the children in her community. When she disappears without a trace - leaving behind her keys, wallet, and phone like she would return any second - her friends jump into action to call in the investigators. Eventually the solution to her disappearance would be uncovered closer to home than anyone thought. Find and watch "The Untraceable Scent: New York Homicide" on Peacock WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen? Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! OUR MERCH STORE IS BACK - AND ON SALE! Missed out on the merch drops earlier this year? From now until the end of the year, you can grab all of our remaining stock of merchandise for 30% off! Shop now!! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: Hiya - The pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order at www.hiyahealth.com/TCO Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/obsessed today. IQ Bar - The better for you, plant protein snacks. Text TCO to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping Function - Own your health for $365 a year - a dollar a day! Visit www.functionhealth.com/TCO or use gift code TCO25 for a $25 credit towards your membership. Bilt - Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to www.joinbilt.com/tco Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group! AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!
Timestamp to skip the intro: (9:00) In early September 2025, an abandoned Tesla was towed from an affluent neighborhood in Los Angeles to a tow yard after it violated a parking ordinance. Within days, employees at the yard reported a foul odor coming from the vehicle and reported that it was attracting flies. When authorities investigated, they discovered the body of a young female in the front trunk of the Tesla. The body was identified as Celeste Rivas Hernandez – a California teen who had been reported missing in 2024. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Celeste had been associated with the musician D4vd in recent years. The two have documented interactions online. When Celeste's body was discovered, she was noted to have a tattoo that matched one that d4vd has. D4vd has since cancelled his upcoming tour and media sources report that he is a suspect in Celeste's death. No charges have been laid but a grand jury has been convened in the case. Read our blog for the case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/11/30/the-death-of-celeste-rivas-hernandez-is-d4vd-involved/ Join us on Patreon for weekly, exclusive content - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Be sure to follow us on all social media for the latest crime news – Instagram.com/truecrimesociety and search ‘True Crime Society' on all other platforms.
Today – A Crestline man pleads not guilty in a double homicide case involving his own parents — and the community is still reeling from the loss.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Steph explores a real-life case that feels eerily similar to A Thin Line Between Love and Hate — except this story ends in tragedy, not movie credits.When Memphis police officer Tony Hayes goes missing after Labor Day 2006, his family immediately senses something is wrong. Their search leads detectives straight to his girlfriend, Monique Johnson, a corrections officer whose jealousy, heartbreak, and long history of turbulent relationships spiral into violence.As the investigation unfolds, the truth behind Tony and Monique's relationship comes to light — the red flags, the manipulation, the rage, and the series of choices that ended with Tony's body found in the trunk of his own car.This episode also revisits Monique's 2023 attempted murder charges, nearly 20 years later, showing that some patterns don't disappear with time.----------------------------------------------------------------------
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Send Kris and Rob a Text Message!On December 26, 1907, a teenage boatman walking along the Passaic River spotted two pale feet jutting from the black water of a swamp outside Harrison, New Jersey. Dragged from the muck, the woman had no clothes, no identification, and only a torn red coat and a homemade fur muff nearby to hint at who she'd been. Within days, the tabloids were calling it the Lampblack Swamp mystery—and when the victim was finally named as 35‑year‑old Brooklyn housewife Lena Whitmore, the spotlight swung to her jealous, violent husband, Theodore.In this episode, we reconstruct Lena's last days: fleeing abuse to her sister's Bronx apartment, returning home after promises of change, and then vanishing on Christmas night. You'll hear how anonymous letters, a suspicious “don't expect me tonight” telegram, and prior assault charges painted Theodore as a likely killer, even as his defense insisted the state could not prove how—or even where—Lena died. We walk through the autopsy that proved she was alive when she hit the water, the circumstantial case that went to trial, and the hung jury that left her murder officially unsolved.*This episode of Hitched to Homicide podcast discusses the subject domestic/intimate partner violence. Viewer and listener discretion is advised.If you are experiencing domestic or dating violence — call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or text START to 88788. You can also chat online at TheHotline.org. 24/7. All Calls are free and confidential.sources used for this podcastSupport the showJOIN THE HITCHED 2 HOMICIDE IN-LAWS AND OUTLAWSSTART KRIS CALVERT'S BOOKS TODAY FOR FREEH2H WEBSITEH2H on TWITTERH2H on INSTA
Tune in to this special episode of Cemetery Row starring tarot reader, medium, TV star and philanthropist Ken Boggle! Ken starred on Hulu's queer paranormal investigation show, "Living for the Dead," and has read for Sheena and Hannah (you may have heard them mention this on past episodes!). Ken has been a practicing medium and reading tarot for more than 30 years and has been a featured guest at countless paranormal investigations, conventions and podcasts. Tune in to hear his thoughts on all things life, death, tarot and cemeteries! Want to book a reading with Ken? That's easy - go to kenboggle.com.
Rebecca Park, a northern Michigander who was thirty-eight weeks pregnant when she disappeared, is now at the center of a homicide case as new charges are filed following the discovery of her body and the continued search for her missing baby. A Georgia couple now faces criminal charges after investigators say they abandoned their dog just before leaving the state for a Hawaiian vacation. The grinch who stole Thanksgiving dinner takes an 80-year-old volunteer’s car while she serves meals to the homeless in Portland. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Teenagers Angela Pastorino and her boyfriend, Alfredo Hernandez, were inseparable—bound not only by young love, but by a shared desire to help anyone who needed a hand. On August 16, 2022, they set out to help assist a friend's mom with home-improvement projects as she prepared to sell her house. It was a simple act of kindness they'd done countless times before. But this time, Angela and Alfredo would never returned home again. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Check out our merch store! https://cousinsoncrime-shop.fourthwall.com/? Sources: https://ktvz.com/news/crime-courts/2022/08/18/two-teens-bodies-found-in-garage-of-sw-bend-home-bend-man-arrested-on-murder-charges/ https://rv-times.com/2024/05/13/relatives-of-murdered-teens-file-14-million-lawsuit-against-murderer/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rD22eLz2yI https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2022/09/09/brevard-memorial-angela-pastorino-local-teen-killed-oregon/8023681001/ https://bendbulletin.com/2022/08/18/two-teens-killed-in-southwest-bend-man-with-troubled-past-arrested/ https://everloved.com/life-of/angela-pastorino/obituary/ https://flashalert.net/id/BendPolice/156827 https://bendbulletin.com/2022/12/30/2022-was-a-news-filled-year-in-central-oregon-here-are-the-years-top-stories/
When a burning car is found in Prentice Cooper State Forest in February 2020 with a body inside, law enforcement is quick to zero in on two suspects who were people the victim trusted as friends.View source material and photos for this episode at: parkpredators.com/the-arson Park Predators is an Audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @parkpredators | @audiochuckTwitter: @ParkPredators | @audiochuckFacebook: /ParkPredators | /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this episode, we tackle the deadly consequences of failed security and immigration policies. Joe Dolio, Marine Corps veteran and fraud expert, joins us to discuss last week's National Guardsman shootings in D.C., the vulnerabilities exposed by unvetted immigration, and parallels with Somali fraud networks in Minnesota. We break down how lax vetting and governmental inaction put American lives at risk and what citizens can do to protect themselves in an increasingly chaotic environment.Colorado is in crisis. Under Governor Polis and a Democrat supermajority, crime, drug use, and homelessness have surged, while K-12 education continues its steady decline, slipping six spots nationally over eight years. Homicides and overdoses have risen every year since 2018, leaving families vulnerable and communities strained. From deadly crashes involving repeat offenders to violent home intrusions, Coloradans are feeling the impact of mismanaged priorities and weak enforcement policies.We also expose the state's systemic failures at home. With shocking cases like the Highway 83 crash that killed five, committed by a parolee with a long criminal history, it's clear that Coloradans are paying the price for policymakers' misplaced priorities. Tune in as we examine the policies, the numbers, and the real human cost of eight years of governance gone wrong.
Eighteen-year-old Anna Kepner didn't just die on a cruise ship — she was killed. Her death certificate now confirms “mechanical asphyxia by another person(s),” with the manner officially ruled a homicide. Tonight, I break down the timeline of exactly what happened on the Carnival Horizon, how the evidence lines up, and why investigators are closing in on one specific window of time — and one specific person. In this deep-dive monologue, we cut through the noise, the family drama, the online chaos, and the TikTok meltdowns to focus on what the evidence actually says. Anna was placed in a cabin with a 16-year-old stepsibling she reportedly feared. Hours later, she was dead — wrapped, hidden under a bed, and covered with life jackets. This isn't speculation. This isn't rumor. This is the documented reality of the case. We walk through the decisions that led up to that night, the ignored red flags, the emotional collapse of the main suspect, the forensic truth of mechanical asphyxia, and the concealment behavior that tells investigators more than any interview ever could. This is the timeline as it stands now — what we know happened inside that cabin, how investigators are reconstructing the moments leading up to Anna's death, and why this case is tighter than the public realizes. Anna fought for her life. The evidence shows it. And soon, the truth will too. If you appreciate in-depth analysis without the sensationalism, subscribe and stay with us as we follow every new development in the Anna Kepner homicide investigation. #annakepner #truecrime #hiddenkillers #carnivalcruise #homicideinvestigation #truecrimecommunity #justiceforanna #crimeanalysis #tonybrueski updates #carnivalhorizon #truecrimecommunity #homicidecase #forensics Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Eighteen-year-old Anna Kepner didn't just die on a cruise ship — she was killed. Her death certificate now confirms “mechanical asphyxia by another person(s),” with the manner officially ruled a homicide. Tonight, I break down the timeline of exactly what happened on the Carnival Horizon, how the evidence lines up, and why investigators are closing in on one specific window of time — and one specific person. In this deep-dive monologue, we cut through the noise, the family drama, the online chaos, and the TikTok meltdowns to focus on what the evidence actually says. Anna was placed in a cabin with a 16-year-old stepsibling she reportedly feared. Hours later, she was dead — wrapped, hidden under a bed, and covered with life jackets. This isn't speculation. This isn't rumor. This is the documented reality of the case. We walk through the decisions that led up to that night, the ignored red flags, the emotional collapse of the main suspect, the forensic truth of mechanical asphyxia, and the concealment behavior that tells investigators more than any interview ever could. This is the timeline as it stands now — what we know happened inside that cabin, how investigators are reconstructing the moments leading up to Anna's death, and why this case is tighter than the public realizes. Anna fought for her life. The evidence shows it. And soon, the truth will too. If you appreciate in-depth analysis without the sensationalism, subscribe and stay with us as we follow every new development in the Anna Kepner homicide investigation. #annakepner #truecrime #hiddenkillers #carnivalcruise #homicideinvestigation #truecrimecommunity #justiceforanna #crimeanalysis #tonybrueski updates #carnivalhorizon #truecrimecommunity #homicidecase #forensics Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
In Texas, authorities have taken a 44-year-old man into custody for allegedly murdering another man by bludgeoning him with a television, then placing the victim's body in a wheelchair and transporting it to a bus stop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Between January 6-9, 2007, Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom were held captive, tortured, raped, and murdered by five perpetrators at a house on Chipman Street in Knoxville, Tennessee.The details are documented through court testimony, medical examiner reports, and forensic evidence are among the most horrific ever presented in an American courtroom. Prosecutors, judges, and jurors struggled to maintain composure. This episode documents what happened during those 36 hours. It is extremely difficult to hear but their families insisted the world know the truth because only by understanding the full horror can we appreciate why justice mattered so much.In memory of Channon and Chris, whose families demanded the truth be told.Support ResourcesFor Survivors of Violence:https://www.rainn.org/ - RAINN (1-800-656-4673)https://www.thehotline.org/ - National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233)https://www.crisistextline.org/ - Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 741741)https://988lifeline.org/ - 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineFor Families of Murder Victims:https://www.pomc.org/ - Parents of Murdered Childrenhttps://victimsofcrime.org/ - National Center for Victims of Crimehttps://www.ncvc.org/ - National Crime Victim Law InstituteSources:https://www.newspapers.com/ (Historical archive - subscription required)https://www.knoxnews.com/ (Search "Christian Newsom" for extensive archive)https://abcnews.go.com/ (Search "Channon Christian")https://www.cnn.com/ (Coverage of trials and scandal)https://www.foxnews.com/ (Michelle Malkin coverage 2007)https://www.wbir.com/ (WBIR-TV extensive trial coverage)https://www.wate.com/ (WATE 6 On Your Side)https://www.wvlt.tv/ (WVLT Local 8 News)https://www.tncourts.gov/ (Tennessee State Courts)https://www.tsc.state.tn.us/ (Tennessee Supreme Court opinions)https://www.knoxcounty.org/criminal/ (Knox County Criminal Court)https://law.justia.com/cases/tennessee/ (Tennessee case law database)https://scholar.google.com/ (Search: "State v. Davidson" "State v. Cobbins" etc.)https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts (Federal case records)https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ (Public Access to Court Electronic Records - fee required)https://www.capitol.tn.gov/ (Tennessee General Assembly)https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/108/pub/pc0962.pdf (Chris Newsom Act - SB 2552/HB 2658)https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/108/pub/pc0963.pdf (Channon Christian Act - SB 2553/HB 2659)https://www.rainn.org/ (RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)https://www.pomc.org/ (Parents of Murdered Children)https://victimsofcrime.org/ (National Center for Victims of Crime)University of Tennessee Foundation: https://www.utfi.org/"The Christian-Newsom Murders: 10 Years Later" - Knoxville News Sentinel Special Reporthttps://www.aetv.com/ (A&E "Injustice with Nancy Grace")https://www.oxygen.com/ (Oxygen Network coverage)https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/ (Investigation Discovery features)https://www.aafs.org/ (American Academy of Forensic Sciences)https://www.forensicscienceeducation.org/ (Forensic science education resources)https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (National Criminal Justice Reference Service)https://bjs.ojp.gov/ (Bureau of Justice Statistics)https://apps.tn.gov/foil-app/ (Tennessee Felon Offender Information Lookup)Search names: Davidson, Cobbins, Thomas, Coleman, Boydhttps://www.tn.gov/correction/sp/death-row.html (Tennessee Death Row information)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (January-February 2007)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (Trial coverage)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (March-December 2011)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (Coleman & Thomas retrials)https://www.knoxnews.com/archives/ (August 2019)https://www.tba.org/ (Tennessee Bar Association resources)https://www.knoxcounty.org/ (Knox County government)https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/ (City of Knoxville)https://www.britannica.com/place/Knoxville-Tennessee (Knoxville history)https://www.utk.edu/ (University of Tennessee)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.Keep In Touch:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/reveriecrimepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverietruecrimeTumblr: https://reverietruecrimepodcast.tumblr.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reverietruecrimeContact: ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.com Intro & Outro by Jahred Gomes: https://www.instagram.com/jahredgomes_official
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Matt Tympanick joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss police naming D4vd an official suspect in the death of missing teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez, “Slender Man” assailant Morgan Geyser's arrest after she allegedly cut off her ankle monitor and fled, and authorities ruling Anna Kepner's cruise ship death a homicide as investigators eye the victim's teenage stepbrother as a suspect. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this remastered episode from November 2022, we examine the constantly shifting alibi that Alex Murdaugh's defense team presented in the weeks before his murder trial. Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell break down how Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin manipulated media coverage through strategically timed motions and carefully worded statements that technically told the truth while omitting crucial context. This episode also reveals the five key elements of a Murdaugh defense motion and shows how the defense team planted seeds of doubt through confusing exhibits and sensational headlines. Plus we reflect on what we now know after Alex's conviction, this episode serves as a masterclass in media literacy and the importance of scrutinizing sources—especially when they have a history of misleading the public. Episode References Alex Murdaugh's Notice of Alibi Defense - Nov 17, 2022 Alex Murdaugh's Motion to Exclude Fast Testimony About Evidence Destroyed by the State - Nov 23, 2022