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One of the central questions in the Nancy Guthrie investigation is whether Sheriff Nanos built his department around loyalty instead of competence — and whether that structure put the wrong people in positions of influence over a case they weren't qualified to handle. In Bardstown, Kentucky, that question played out in its most extreme form. The wrong person in the room wasn't just unqualified. He was actively working against the investigation. And he was wearing a badge.Crystal Rogers was a thirty-five-year-old mother of five who vanished from Bardstown in the summer of 2015. Her boyfriend, Brooks Houck, was the last person to see her alive. When detectives brought him in for questioning, he cooperated — until his phone rang. On the other end was his brother, Nick Houck, a Bardstown police officer. Nick told Brooks to stop talking. Brooks walked out. The most critical interrogation window in the case was destroyed from the inside by a member of the department investigating the disappearance.Nick was fired. But the damage was permanent. Crystal's father, Tommy Ballard — who organized search parties and became the loudest voice demanding answers — was shot and killed while hunting with his grandson sixteen months later. Prosecutors revealed that a rifle allegedly used to kill Ballard was purchased from Nick Houck under a fake name. The caliber matched.It took the FBI stepping in, a decade of investigation, and a 2025 conviction to deliver any measure of justice. Crystal's body has never been found.The Guthrie case and the Rogers case share a common warning: when personnel decisions inside a department are driven by anything other than competence and integrity, the people who pay are the victims and their families. In Bardstown, a phone call from the inside cost a family their daughter and their father. In Tucson, the question of who was in the room — and why — is still being answered. The families in both cases deserve the truth about who was making the calls and whether they should have been.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#CrystalRogers #Bardstown #NancyGuthrie #BrooksHouck #BeyondNancy #TommyBallard #PoliceSabotage #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski

Former attorney general Pam Bondi refused to appear at a congressional hearing about the Epstein Files. First Lady Melania Trump gave a press conference to deny that she knew about Epstein's abuse. What we're learning about Epstein's connections to powerful people. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

In The Cult Queen of Canada from CBC's Uncover, a tiny Saskatchewan town faces a surreal crisis when a cult leader calling herself “The Queen of Canada” occupies an abandoned school. As neighbours turn on each other, a retired teacher leads resistance in a story about what happens when online extremism spills into the real world. Hosted by Rachel Browne.Crime. Investigation. Revelation. Uncover brings you explosive, high-caliber true crime year-round. From CIA mind control to serial abuse, mysterious disappearances to wrongful imprisonment.More episodes of The Cult Queen of Canada are available wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/CQOCxCF—When I decided to take on the story of the Codfather, I realized it was a little more true-crime than anything I had done before, and so it was important to me that we do true crime in a way that served a larger purpose. That there was a point to it all besides just people breaking the law and getting caught. And for me, one of the models of that kind of storytelling is the CBC's Uncover. It's an ongoing feed that has released just a stunning run of highly original and intensely engaging crime stories that also help us understand our world. They have a new series out this spring so we wanted to feature an episode of that here.It's called ‘The Cult Queen of Canada.' It's set in a small prairie town of 120 people in Saskatchewan, which becomes the unlikely home base for a cult leader known as the “Queen of Canada.” In the series, journalist Rachel Browne uncovers how online extremism bleeds into everyday life and divides this small town. It's a story about polarization, power vacuums, and what happens when a small community becomes the testing ground for extremism.

The Nancy Guthrie case forced a question that should terrify anyone paying attention: what happens when an investigation is run by the wrong people from the start — and instead of finding the truth, the system builds a case around the most convenient answer?In Tucson, the Guthrie investigation has raised questions about whether underqualified personnel handled the most critical early hours. In Delphi, Indiana, that same kind of failure played out across five years — and may have ended with the wrong man in prison.On February 13, 2017, teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German were murdered near the Monon High Bridge Trail. Libby had the presence of mind to record her killer approaching on her phone. Within three days, a man named Richard Allen walked into a local office and voluntarily placed himself on that trail, at the right time, in the right clothing. That tip was misfiled. It sat in a box for five years while Allen lived in Delphi and worked at the local CVS. The Carroll County Sheriff's Department — a tiny agency that had never handled a double homicide — was overwhelmed from day one.When Allen was finally arrested, he was held in solitary confinement for thirteen months. Mental health evaluators found him gravely disabled. He began confessing — but according to the defense's appeal brief, he told his psychiatrist he shot the girls. They were killed with a blade. No DNA linked him to the scene. No murder weapon was recovered. The judge excluded an alternative suspect theory, a composite sketch that doesn't resemble Allen, and expert testimony challenging the bullet evidence. The jury convicted in under four hours.Just as the Guthrie case raises questions about whether loyalty appointments shaped who was in the room, Delphi forces the question of what happens when the wrong people build momentum in the wrong direction — and the system can't course-correct. Allen's appeal is before the Indiana Court of Appeals. The investigative failures are not in dispute.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#DelphiMurders #RichardAllen #NancyGuthrie #BeyondNancy #AbbyAndLibby #WrongfulConviction #FalseConfession #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski

Kate Crane's new memoir, Whatever Happened to Eddy Crane?: A Memoir and an Investigation" (Hanover Square Press, 2026) starts when Crane was in eighth grade and her father, a truck mechanic in an industrial neighborhood of Baltimore, left for work and didn't come home. City detectives figured he must have run away, but Kate had a deep-rooted instinct: he must have been killed. Kate, her mother, and her younger sister were left stunned, with no answers, no explanation, and no concrete resolution on the horizon. Twenty years later in New York, Kate is determined to unearth the truth. She reopens the investigation with the Baltimore police department, tracks down retired detectives who'd worked on Eddy's case, and chases leads with old friends through the dark back alleys of her hometown, dead set on finding solace, for her family and herself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Kate Crane's new memoir, Whatever Happened to Eddy Crane?: A Memoir and an Investigation" (Hanover Square Press, 2026) starts when Crane was in eighth grade and her father, a truck mechanic in an industrial neighborhood of Baltimore, left for work and didn't come home. City detectives figured he must have run away, but Kate had a deep-rooted instinct: he must have been killed. Kate, her mother, and her younger sister were left stunned, with no answers, no explanation, and no concrete resolution on the horizon. Twenty years later in New York, Kate is determined to unearth the truth. She reopens the investigation with the Baltimore police department, tracks down retired detectives who'd worked on Eddy's case, and chases leads with old friends through the dark back alleys of her hometown, dead set on finding solace, for her family and herself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Kate Crane's new memoir, Whatever Happened to Eddy Crane?: A Memoir and an Investigation" (Hanover Square Press, 2026) starts when Crane was in eighth grade and her father, a truck mechanic in an industrial neighborhood of Baltimore, left for work and didn't come home. City detectives figured he must have run away, but Kate had a deep-rooted instinct: he must have been killed. Kate, her mother, and her younger sister were left stunned, with no answers, no explanation, and no concrete resolution on the horizon. Twenty years later in New York, Kate is determined to unearth the truth. She reopens the investigation with the Baltimore police department, tracks down retired detectives who'd worked on Eddy's case, and chases leads with old friends through the dark back alleys of her hometown, dead set on finding solace, for her family and herself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

Sixteen year old Jennifer Persia had everything going for her. She played saxophone in the school band, was on the color guard and was becoming a breakout athlete. As a freshman, she was on the varsity track team and medaled in a competition against mostly seniors.Then one quiet, Monday night, someone stole away everything she hoped to be, shattered a family and rocked a small town. On April 4th, 1994, an unknown killer, or killers, entered Jennifer's home and brutally murdered the sixteen year old over a matter of just $200.UPDATE After more than 30 years, DNA has conclusively identified Jennifer's killer.  Not only has her case been solved through the use of genetic genealogy, but it was also discovered that Jennifer was not the monster's only victim.  Twenty-four year old Marebeth Welsh, murdered five months before Jennifer, has also been identified as the victim of thirty-nine year old Francis Schooley.Submit a Tip - https://camdencountypros.org/unit/49Use promo code "Trace" to save 10% on your pass at CrimeCon.comFollowTEPod.comFollow Trace Evidence on Social MediaTwitter --- Instagram --- TikTok --- YouTube --- Like Facebook Page --- Join Facebook Group --- Threads --- Like MeWe Page --- Join MeWe Group --- BlueskySuppport Trace EvidencePatreon --- Paypal --- Cash App --- Buy Me A CoffeeTrace Evidence Merch ShopsTeePublic --- ShopTEPod --- SpreadshopAll Other LinksOfficial Trace Evidence Website --- LinkTreeMusic Courtesy of:"Lost Time"  Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Chasing Time" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Galactic Rap" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#truecrimepodcast #unsolvedmysteries #coldcase #coldcaseinvestigation #murder #murdermystery #missingperson #missingpersons #truecrimecommunity #mysterypodcast #truecrime #coldcasefiles #truecrimestories #crimelovers #truecrimeaddict #truecrimejunkie #crimescene #justiceforall #missing #crimesquad #podcastcommunity #sleuthsunite #darkhistories #criminalmindset #detective #detectivediaries #forensics #forensicfiles #crimestories #crimepodcast #traceevidence #traceevidencepodcast #criminalinvestigation #justiceforvictims #detectivework #truecrimediscussion #podcastfamily #listenandsolve #crimefans #listentotraceevidence #uncoverthetruth #podcastrecommendations #podcastlove #podcastlife #truecrimeobsessed #followtheclues #cluefinders #podcastaddict #unsolvedmurders #unsolveddisappearances #detectiveatheart #jointheinvestigation #disappearance #vanishing #abduction #gonemissing #upandvanished #pacheco #stevenpacheco #podcasting #crimetalk #crimeanalysis #theories #jenniferpersia #persia #magnolia #nj #newjersey #marebethwelsh #welsh #schooley #solved #DNABecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/trace-evidence--3207798/support.

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.

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.

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.

World-renowned criminal investigator and creator of Profiling Evil, Mike King, joins Chanley to unpack the chilling takedown of the Zion Society, a secretive polygamous cult led by Arvin Shreeve. Operating behind a suburban facade in Utah, the group practiced belief manipulation, abused women, and subjected children to horrific treatment. Mike details how a four-week undercover operation inside the cult's lingerie store exposed the truth, leading to hundreds of felony charges and the collapse of the disturbing operation that victimized many. To understand the chilling psychological tactics used by cult leaders and predators, grab Mike King's book, Deceived. For an even deeper, multi-part dive into this specific investigation, listen to the podcast series Gardens of Evil: Inside the Zion Society Cult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joseph Duggar's legal exposure now spans two jurisdictions with fundamentally different stakes. In Bay County, Florida, he faces two charges classified as life felonies under Florida statute — lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim under 12, and lewd and lascivious conduct by a person 18 or older. He posted bond with conditions prohibiting unsupervised contact with any minor, including his own children.In Arkansas, both Joseph and Kendra Duggar have been charged with four counts each of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts each of second-degree false imprisonment — all misdemeanors, each carrying a maximum sentence of one year. Tontitown police have declined to release details, citing minors involved and an active investigation — a restriction that was not applied in a prior Duggar-connected child endangerment case where charging documents were made publicly available.That discrepancy carries legal significance. When a court restricts access to records in a case where charges have already been filed, it typically signals that the investigation extends beyond the charges already on paper.Reports indicate CPS has conducted follow-up visits at residences connected to the broader family, not limited to Joseph and Kendra's home. Sources describe families formerly aligned with the Duggars now cooperating with investigators. The jailhouse call between Joseph and Kendra has drawn scrutiny over whether specific language was used to signal family members. The investigation remains active, the charges may not be final, and the legal architecture of this case is still being built.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JosephDuggar #KendraDuggar #DuggarFamily #FloridaLaw #ArkansasCharges #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #ChildSafety #CriminalJustice #LegalAnalysis

The Nancy Guthrie investigation raised a question that haunts every major case in this country: were the right people in the room when it mattered most? In Tucson, a homicide sergeant with reportedly no homicide experience was dispatched to handle Nancy's disappearance. Veteran detectives were sidelined. A search plane pilot was reassigned. The people with the qualifications the moment demanded were available — and they weren't used.That pattern didn't start in Tucson. It played out three decades earlier in Boulder, Colorado — and it destroyed the JonBenét Ramsey case.On December 26th, 1996, a six-year-old beauty queen was dead in her family's basement. Upstairs, a victims' advocate was wiping down the kitchen counters of an active crime scene with spray cleaner. Friends wandered freely through the house. A patrol officer walked past a latched basement door and never opened it. A single detective was left alone with the family. And when the father was told to search the house himself, he found his daughter's body and carried her upstairs — unknowingly destroying the most critical forensic evidence in the case.Boulder PD had virtually no homicide experience. Denver offered experienced homicide detectives immediately. Boulder refused. The FBI offered help. Boulder refused. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation was available. Boulder refused. Every qualified hand was turned away — the same pattern Nancy Guthrie's family has watched play out in a different form in Pima County, where the questions center on whether Sheriff Nanos built his department around loyalty rather than competence.This is Part 1 of Beyond Nancy: Exposing Incompetent Investigations — a five-part series that uses the Nancy Guthrie case as the lens to examine what happens when unqualified hands touch the evidence first. Nearly three decades later, JonBenét's killer has never been identified. The crime scene was made unsolvable in the first six hours — by the wrong people, making the wrong calls, refusing every offer of help.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JonBenétRamsey #NancyGuthrie #BeyondNancy #BoulderPolice #ColdCase #CrimeScene #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #UnsolvedMurder #TonyBrueski

The Nancy Guthrie investigation raised a question that haunts every major case in this country: were the right people in the room when it mattered most? In Tucson, a homicide sergeant with reportedly no homicide experience was dispatched to handle Nancy's disappearance. Veteran detectives were sidelined. A search plane pilot was reassigned. The people with the qualifications the moment demanded were available — and they weren't used.That pattern didn't start in Tucson. It played out three decades earlier in Boulder, Colorado — and it destroyed the JonBenét Ramsey case.On December 26th, 1996, a six-year-old beauty queen was dead in her family's basement. Upstairs, a victims' advocate was wiping down the kitchen counters of an active crime scene with spray cleaner. Friends wandered freely through the house. A patrol officer walked past a latched basement door and never opened it. A single detective was left alone with the family. And when the father was told to search the house himself, he found his daughter's body and carried her upstairs — unknowingly destroying the most critical forensic evidence in the case.Boulder PD had virtually no homicide experience. Denver offered experienced homicide detectives immediately. Boulder refused. The FBI offered help. Boulder refused. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation was available. Boulder refused. Every qualified hand was turned away — the same pattern Nancy Guthrie's family has watched play out in a different form in Pima County, where the questions center on whether Sheriff Nanos built his department around loyalty rather than competence.This is Part 1 of Beyond Nancy: Exposing Incompetent Investigations — a five-part series that uses the Nancy Guthrie case as the lens to examine what happens when unqualified hands touch the evidence first. Nearly three decades later, JonBenét's killer has never been identified. The crime scene was made unsolvable in the first six hours — by the wrong people, making the wrong calls, refusing every offer of help.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JonBenétRamsey #NancyGuthrie #BeyondNancy #BoulderPolice #ColdCase #CrimeScene #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #UnsolvedMurder #TonyBrueski

Host Josh Michaelis and AJ Sizemore discuss the actual process of a criminal investigation from the perspective of a K9 Officer and Houndsman on this week's Tree Dog Tuesday. 

A heartbreaking DUI death involving a toddler in South Carolina reignites national outrage over repeat failures in public safety. Meanwhile, a controversial papal statement ignites global debate about war, morality, and politics, pulling religion into the center of geopolitical tension.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a federal appeals panel is ordering a judge to drop his contempt probe of Trump administration deportation flights.

Our South East Correspondent Marc O'Driscoll was at the scene.

The Dalnavert Museum PT 3 Public Investigation - Episode 238Once upon a time....it was June...or was it July?... 2025....a hot June Friday Night and Jas and Sher were invited to go on a Public Ghost Investigation The Winnipeg Paranormal Group at The Dalnavert Museum, to see what goes bump in the night. This is part 3 and its a long one for you! Listen at the 18:30 mark for a 'YES' and around 21:40 mark for some undistinguishable voice speaking over Jas. It was quite a night and lots of amazing peopel we got to speak to and interiew as well. The Dalnavert is DEFINITELY an active location.We apologize for the wait as we like to give the audio a good listen to, to see if we can detect anything parculiar, I mean, We've recorded spirits in our recordings before at the Dalnavert Musuem and we were hoping to go back and make amends to Gertie - the Matriacal Spirit that watches over the house. We are just assuming, that is. Enjoy this week's new episode!Music by Ruesche-Sounds https://www.youtube.com/channel/USqXOFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok & ReddittIf you have a local paranormal story of Winnipeg or in Manitoba, please email us at giivinguptheghostpodcast.@gmail.com - or if you just want to say 'Hi'!!!

The House Ethics Committee has launched a formal investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations, including claims of assault and inappropriate behavior toward staffers. Earlier this week, Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign. Swalwell has denied all allegations, vowed to fight them, and the probe does not imply guilt—while Democrats and Republicans weigh calls for resignation or expulsion. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California Congressman Eric Swalwell has officially ended his bid for Governor, announcing on X late Sunday that it’s his fight to face false allegations, not his campaign’s. Swalwell is facing a criminal investigation in Manhattan for an alleged rape of a former staffer in 2024 and a possible expulsion vote in Congress this week. DHS has also opened an investigation into the Congressman over the legal status of his Brazilian nanny.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California Congressman Eric Swalwell has officially ended his bid for Governor, announcing on X late Sunday that it’s his fight to face false allegations, not his campaign’s. Swalwell is facing a criminal investigation in Manhattan for an alleged rape of a former staffer in 2024 and a possible expulsion vote in Congress this week. DHS has also opened an investigation into the Congressman over the legal status of his Brazilian nanny.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California Congressman Eric Swalwell has officially ended his bid for Governor, announcing on X late Sunday that it’s his fight to face false allegations, not his campaign’s. Swalwell is facing a criminal investigation in Manhattan for an alleged rape of a former staffer in 2024 and a possible expulsion vote in Congress this week. DHS has also opened an investigation into the Congressman over the legal status of his Brazilian nanny.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**This episode is uneditedOn April 8th, 2026, Rex Heuermann, a 62-year-old Manhattan architect, husband, and father from Massapequa Park, pleaded guilty to murdering eight women on Long Island over a 17-year span. The Gilgo Beach case, one of the longest-running unsolved serial murder investigations in American history, is finally closed.This episode is about how it stayed open for 30 years.It's about Sandra Costilla, killed in 1993 and uncharged for three decades. About Karen Vergata, cataloged as Jane Doe Number 7 until 2022. About Melissa Barthelemy's 15-year-old sister, who got phone calls from Melissa's killer for five weeks after she disappeared. About the Suffolk County Police Department leadership that refused FBI help for over a decade because the chief of police was running his own federal cover-up. About a planning document recovered from a deleted hard drive, a basement vault containing 279 firearms, and a piece of pizza crust pulled from a Manhattan trash can that finally cracked the case open.--------------------Keywords: Gilgo Beach Killer, Rex Heuermann, Long Island Serial Killer, Gilgo Beach murders, Rex Heuermann guilty plea, Long Island murders, Shannan Gilbert, Gilgo Four, Massapequa Park, Suffolk County murders, true crime podcast, serial killer podcast, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Lynn Costello, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Lost Girls, Long Island serial killer arrest, Gilgo Beach victims, We Saw the Devil podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-crime-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilDiscord: https://discord.gg/X2qYXdB4Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.

A former Boxing New Zealand board member said the organisation has been marred for too long by bullying and inappropriate behaviour. Ken Clearwater has written to the Sports Integrity Commission and the Sports Minister about behaviour that he says he witnessed during his time at Boxing NZ. It comes amid an ongoing investigation into the national body and its head coach following a string of complaints from athletes. Adam Burns reports.

Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing since February after authorities believe she was abducted from her Catalina Foothills residence near Tucson, Arizona. DNA testing confirmed blood recovered from the front porch as hers. An armed, masked individual was captured on doorbell camera footage. No suspect has been publicly identified. No arrest has been made. The case is in its third month.Reporting now confirms that the Pima County Sheriff's Department sergeant who supervised the initial response had reportedly been in the supervisory role for approximately six months and had no prior homicide experience. Sources within the department describe a staffing environment where experienced detectives were reassigned from investigative roles — not for performance deficiencies, but allegedly because they were not considered loyal to Sheriff Chris Nanos' leadership. The department's own search and rescue aircraft was reportedly grounded because its pilot had been moved to patrol duties.Sheriff Nanos now faces a unanimous no-confidence vote from the Pima County Deputies Organization, a recall petition filed March 12 requiring approximately 122,000 signatures by July 10, and a Board of Supervisors vote directing outside counsel to draft removal language under Arizona statute. The supervisors have set an April 21 deadline for Nanos to provide sworn answers regarding his department's operations, his handling of the investigation, and discrepancies in his employment history — including a reported resignation in lieu of termination from the El Paso Police Department in 1982.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer analyzes the procedural and forensic implications of those early staffing decisions. She also places this case inside a documented pattern of investigations compromised by leadership failure — the Gilgo Beach case under Suffolk County Police Chief James Burke, who obstructed federal investigators and was later sentenced to federal prison; the Jacob Wetterling case, where the suspect was identified and released; and additional cases where families or outside agencies had to compensate for local investigative failure. The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy's recovery. The FBI maintains a $100,000 reward.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SheriffNanos #PimaCounty #SavannahGuthrie #MissingPerson #FBI #JamesBurke #JacobWetterling #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

On a new episode of FnA, Kevin Figgers & Adam Auslund discuss the Dodgers dominance & if there’s any team in MLB that can dethrone them. The guys then discuss the DOJ Investigation into the NFL after they opened an investigation due to the possibility of issues of the media rights deal and how that impacts consumers. NFL Films Producer Greg Cosell and FOX Football Sunday host Greg Cosell joins the show to discuss some storylines heading into the NFL Draft + new editions of Geek News & Brie’s Three! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

Nancy Guthrie remains missing. The 84-year-old mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie was taken from her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson in February. Blood confirmed as hers on the porch. An armed, masked figure captured on doorbell camera footage. No suspect publicly named. No arrest. The investigation is in its third month under a sheriff whose own deputies have voted unanimously that they have no confidence in his leadership.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer examines the institutional framework that may have shaped the critical first hours of this case. Reporting confirms the sergeant supervising the initial response had reportedly been in the role for approximately six months and had never personally worked a homicide. Sources describe a department where seasoned investigators were reassigned — not for performance reasons — but allegedly because they were not considered loyal to Sheriff Nanos' leadership. A search and rescue plane was reportedly grounded because its pilot had been moved to street patrols. Coffindaffer walks through what those staffing decisions mean in practical forensic terms — what gets missed at a scene when the people processing it lack homicide experience, how evidence degrades in the first hours, and whether an FBI-led task force can recover what may have been lost.The broader context is equally critical. Nanos faces a recall campaign, a Board of Supervisors threatening removal under oath, and questions about discrepancies in his employment history. But this pattern — leadership that is never up to the job compromising a missing person investigation — has happened before. The Gilgo Beach case went cold for a decade under a police chief who blocked federal investigators and later went to federal prison. Jacob Wetterling's killer was identified and released by the sheriff's office handling his case. An Alonzo Brooks case in Kansas stalled until the family searched themselves. Coffindaffer places the Guthrie investigation inside this historical framework and assesses what it means for accountability and outcomes. The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy's recovery.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SheriffNanos #JenniferCoffindaffer #FBI #PimaCounty #SavannahGuthrie #MissingPerson #FailedInvestigation #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

This week, we look at the cybersecurity threats that a new unreleased model from Anthropic are posing to software everywhere. And we ask whether Project Glasswing, the company's bold new defense initiative, will give tech companies enough of a head start to secure the web. Then, we're joined by Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz of The New Yorker to discuss their blockbuster new profile of Sam Altman. And finally, we look to the skies for this edition of One Good Thing.    Guests: Ronan Farrow, investigative reporter and a contributing writer to The New Yorker. Andrew Marantz, staff writer at The New Yorker.   Additional Reading: Anthropic Claims Its New A.I. Model, Mythos, Is a Cybersecurity ‘Reckoning' Why Anthropic's New Model Has Cybersecurity Experts Rattled Sam Altman May Control Our Future — Can He Be Trusted? Artemis II Moon Launch We want to hear from you. Email us at hardfork@nytimes.com. Find “Hard Fork” on YouTube and TikTok. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Content Warning: systemic betrayal, institutional betrayal, gun violence, suicide, and murder.As shared in part one of her story, Jana Guyewski-Lautigar is a mother, educator, social worker, and author from Bastrop, Louisiana. She joins us today to honor her sister, Crystal McCrorry Jones, whose life tragically ended on February 9th, 2023. Her death was deemed an unattended death - when a person passes away without witnesses or medical personnel present -  and thus, requires certain processes and procedures be completed to properly be investigated. Jana has been on a mission since Crystal's death to compel the local authorities in the small town of Oak Grove to conduct standard, additional investigatory tasks that she believes should have been completed. Jana also now speaks out as an advocate for other family members seeking justice - and sometimes even just a simple investigation - via the media, her books, and in her classroom. She works to bring to light the injustices that The Broken Cycle Media team is deeply honored she is here today to share Crystal with our audience, as well as to share her expertise, advocacy, and warmth. This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Crystal McCrory Jones.Justice for Crystal McCrory Jones FB Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/3074535702847225/Justice for Crystal McCrory Jones Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/justiceforcrystalmccroryjones/Petition to Re-Open Crystal's Investigation:https://www.change.org/p/reopen-investigation-into-death-of-crystal-mccrory-jonesProposal for Crystal McCrory Law:https://www.change.org/p/proposal-for-the-crystal-mccrory-law-ensuring-proper-procedures-for-mailing-human-remainsFor a list of additional resources and related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resourcesThank you again to Mint Mobile and Quince for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget: if you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at MintMobile.com/wcn. And refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/WCN for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. 

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

A Cal State lecturer accused of throwing a tear gas at federal agents is free this morning. Legal experts are questioning if Riverside County Sheriff's actions over seizing ballots were valid. L.A. city officials celebrate moving nearly 60 people living in encampments along the 110 freeway into housing. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Newly unsealed court records detail what investigators say the accused gunman and others close to him said — and wrote — after the deadly shooting at UVU. We've also learned of DNA evidence found near the location Kirk was killed. Greg and Holly walk through the latest details.

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The Nancy Guthrie case has drawn national scrutiny — not just for the disappearance of an 84-year-old woman from her Tucson home, but for mounting questions about whether the investigation was compromised from the start by the leadership overseeing it.Tony Brueski pulls the lens back and places the Guthrie case alongside four of the most notorious law enforcement failures in modern American history. A Long Island police chief convicted of federal crimes who kept the FBI away from the Gilgo Beach murders. A Minnesota sheriff's office that let Jacob Wetterling's killer walk free for 27 years. A Kansas family that had to find their own son's body after police searched the same area and came up empty. And a Colorado sheriff indicted and resigned after mishandling human remains.The common thread in every case: a leader who put ego, self-preservation, or sheer incompetence ahead of the people they were supposed to protect. The families in every one of these stories paid the price. And in Pima County, a family is still waiting for answers that the pattern says may have been within reach — if the right person had been in charge.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SheriffNanos #InvestigationFailure #GilgoBeach #JacobWetterling #TrueCrime #AlonzoBrooks #SheriffAccountability #FindNancyGuthrie #PimaCounty

D-Lo & KC spend hour one talking Kings and were joined by ESPN's Anthony Slater.

Boyle is on a mission to find the cause of a couple of his problems.

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report into Jeffrey Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) presents a disturbing portrait of federal cowardice, systemic failures, and deliberate abdication of prosecutorial duty. Instead of zealously pursuing justice against a serial predator with dozens of underage victims, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Florida, under Alexander Acosta, caved to Epstein's high-powered legal team and crafted a sweetheart deal that immunized not just Epstein, but unnamed potential co-conspirators—many of whom are still shielded to this day. The report shows that career prosecutors initially prepared a 53-page indictment, but this was ultimately buried, replaced by state charges that led to minimal jail time, lenient conditions, and near-total impunity. The OIG paints the decision as a series of poor judgments rather than criminal misconduct, but this framing betrays the magnitude of what actually occurred: a calculated retreat in the face of wealth and influence.Critically, the report fails to hold any individuals truly accountable, nor does it demand structural reform that could prevent similar derelictions of justice. It accepts, without sufficient pushback, the justifications offered by federal prosecutors who claimed their hands were tied or that the case was too risky—despite overwhelming evidence and a mountain of victim statements. The OIG sidesteps the glaring reality that this was not just bureaucratic failure, but a protection racket masquerading as legal discretion. It treats corruption as incompetence and power as inevitability. The conclusion, ultimately, feels like a shrug—a bureaucratic absolution of one of the most disgraceful collapses of federal prosecutorial integrity in modern history. It is less a reckoning than a rubber stamp on institutional failure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:dl (justice.gov)

1. High-Stakes Military Rescue Operation President Trump describes the extraordinary U.S. military rescue of two American airmen shot down inside Iranian territory during Operation Epic Fury. The mission involved dozens of aircraft, elite special forces, CIA-led deception tactics, and heavy enemy fire. Despite extreme risk, both airmen were successfully extracted, reinforcing the administration’s stance of “leave no American behind.” 2. Emphasis on U.S. Military Superiority Trump repeatedly highlights the unmatched power, technology, and capability of the U.S. military. He frames the operation as historic, near-impossible, and only achievable by U.S. forces. The rescue is used as proof that “peace through strength” is not rhetoric but a functioning doctrine. 3. Direct Ultimatum to Iran Trump issues a sharp warning that Iran has 24–48 hours to comply with U.S. demands. Demands include halting nuclear ambitions and reopening strategic shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz. He states Iran could be “taken out in one night” if it refuses, while still claiming preference for avoiding war. 4. Claim of Internal Iranian Pressure The President asserts U.S. intelligence indicates internal dissatisfaction within Iran. He suggests civilians are watching closely and may desire change, implying leverage beyond military force. 5. The Critical Leak During the Mission A central focus of the presser is Trump’s accusation that classified information was leaked to the media mid-operation. The leak revealed the existence of a second downed pilot, which had been intentionally kept secret for his survival. 6. Consequences of the Leak Trump argues the leak: Alerted Iranian forces and civilians Led to a reward being offered for capturing the pilot Made the rescue far more dangerous for both the stranded airman and U.S. forces He labels the leaker “sick” and claims the leak endangered lives. 7. Threat of Legal Action Against Media Trump states the administration will aggressively pursue the leaker. He warns the media outlet involved may be compelled to reveal its source or face jail time, citing national security. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When two sisters vanish after walking to a neighborhood convenience store their family is immediately alarmed. The urgency of the case ratchets up when their skeletonized remains are found weeks later in the heart of a federal recreation area. The unsolved murders of 16-year-old Vickie Stout and 14-year-old Carla Atkins need your attention. If you have any information about the unsolved murders of Vickie Stout and Carla Atkins, please contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-824-3463 or by emailing TipsToTBI@tn.gov. You can listen to Murder At Land Between the Lakes on Spotify, and find more information on their Facebook page.  View source material and photos for this episode at: parkpredators.com/the-land   Park Predators is an Audiochuck production.  Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @parkpredators | @audiochuck Twitter: @ParkPredators | @audiochuck Facebook: /ParkPredators  | /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A family went to DeForest Park in Long Beach, California, on Easter Sunday to hunt for eggs. What they found among the brightly colored plastic shells scattered across the grass was a skull protruding from the dirt.PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/easter-bones*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.#WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS