Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

'BIKINI TEEN' MARLY 'VANISHES FROM PARTY BOAT,' GRUESOME DISCOVERY, NO ONE ON BOAT 'REMEMBERS'
A 19-year-old vanishes from a party boat on Grayson Lake, her body is found days later, and all ten people on board claim to remember nothing, raising suspicions of a cover-up.

TOT-MOM CASEY ANTHONY: “MAGGOTS & DEATH SMELL” TO NEW “MEMOIR”
Casey Anthony, acquitted in the death of her daughter Caylee, is now attempting to monetize her narrative through a new memoir and social media, sparking outrage and renewed scrutiny from legal experts and the public.

LIFE CUT SHORT, PENN STATE CO-ED, 22, GUNNED DOWN OUTSIDE HOME BY RUTHLESS "PHONE PIRATES"
A 22-year-old Penn State senior was tragically shot and killed over a cell phone, but his father reveals the theft was a calculated bait for a pre-meditated murder, exposing a chilling new layer to the crime.

NANCY GUTHRIE: HIDDEN MEANING OF CHILLING RANSOM NOTE
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is examined through conflicting ransom notes, the family's public pleas, and the controversial 'tickle the wire' strategy by law enforcement, suggesting she perished shortly after abduction.

NANCY GUTHRIE PERP REGRETS "ACCIDENT" DEMANDS MILLIONS
An investigative journalist reveals critical missteps by the FBI in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, including a failed 'tickle the wire' ransom attempt and the classification of ransom notes into 'good, bad, and ugly' categories.

MISSING SCIENTIST DEAD IN EERIE FOREST DISCOVERY: NO BULLET, NO SUI***DE?
The mysterious death of nuclear lab worker Melissa Casillas, found skeletonized but undisturbed with a skull fracture and no bullet, highlights a disturbing pattern of highly credentialed scientists disappearing or dying under suspicious circumstances, raising questions of homicide, espionage, and advanced weaponry.

DEEP CUTS ON D4VD'S LIPS CAUGHT ON CAMERA: ADMITS PREGNANCY
Nancy Grace and her panel dissect alleged evidence against D4VD (David Anthony Burke) in the murder of 13-year-old Celeste Rivers, focusing on a suspicious lip injury, his post-murder behavior, and an alleged social media admission of pregnancy.

PERSONAL TRAINER ELENA MOORE MISSING FROM PLANET FITNESS
Personal trainer Elena Moore vanished from a Planet Fitness in Lexington, South Carolina, sparking a complex investigation into her last known movements and raising questions about the delay in reporting her missing.

LYNETTE HOOKER SHOCK GPS, HUBBY "IN THE WATER” WHEN WIFE VANISHES
Damning GPS evidence and conflicting statements from Brian Hooker emerge in the disappearance of his wife, Lynette, highlighting critical inconsistencies in his account of her falling overboard from their dinghy.

AUSTIN METCALF'S DAD LIVE
Austin Metcalf's father, Jeff Metcalf, shares the harrowing details of his son's murder, the subsequent trial, and the profound impact on his family, while confronting public misinformation and the defendant's lack of remorse.

Karmelo Anthony SOBS: Guilty in Stab-Death of Austin Metcalf, 17 @ HS Track Meet
Karmelo Anthony was found guilty and sentenced to 35 years for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalfe at a high school track meet, a crime that stemmed from a dispute over a team tent.

FATHER FIGHTS FOR ANSWERS AFTER SON VANISHES IN IDAHO
A father desperately seeks answers after his son, a TV production crew member, vanishes in remote Idaho under highly suspicious circumstances, with law enforcement and the production crew providing inconsistent and questionable accounts.

TEEN'S DNA REVEALED IN ANNA KEPNER'S R*** KIT
The investigation into Anna Keaptainner's death on a cruise ship reveals shocking DNA evidence, a previously unknown male minor, and critical questions about evidence handling and family dynamics.

SHOCKING TREASURE TROVE OF GRAPHIC IMAGES ON D4VD'S PHONE
The brutal murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas by musician David Anthony Burke is detailed, revealing allegations of grooming from age 11, her suspected pregnancy, and Burke's disturbing behavior, including a promotional video featuring what appeared to be a human finger.

HELL ON WHEELS, MACKENZIE SHIRILLA KILLS 2 MEN DEMANDS KIM KARDASHIAN
Mackenzie Shirilla, convicted of intentionally crashing her car at 100 mph and killing two young men, exhibits extreme narcissism and a complete lack of remorse, demanding celebrity intervention and focusing on personal fame from prison.

EVIL STEPMOM LETICIA STAUCH MURDERS STEPSON, GANNON, SET TO WALK FREE
Leticia Stauch, convicted of the brutal murder of her 11-year-old stepson Ganon, is poised to walk free after an appellate court reversed her conviction due to a critical jury selection error.

YOUNG GIRL SADE ROBINSON 'EXCITED' ABOUT DATE WITH SPOILED BRAT KILLER
The brutal dismemberment of 19-year-old Shadeai Robinson after a first date with alleged killer Maxwell Anderson exposes a horrifying crime, a suspected 'sex dungeon,' and a community's desperate search for justice and missing remains.

CRUISE SHIP GIRL, ANNA KEPNER, DAD: I FOUND HER COLD, NAKED BODY
A cruise ship murder reveals a tragic pattern of ignored warnings and alleged parental inaction, leaving an 18-year-old girl dead and her alleged killer free on bond.

OVERBOARD LYNETTE HOOKER: OMINOUS SPLASH & LIGHTS FROM HUBBY'S YACHT
New evidence, including an ominous splash and mysterious lights on her husband's yacht, contradicts Brian Hooker's account of his wife Lynette's disappearance at sea, intensifying suspicions of foul play.

KILLER LAWYER ALEX MURDAUGH DEATH PENALTY
Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction is reversed due to jury tampering, leading to a potential death penalty retrial and a controversial civil lawsuit against the court clerk.

KILLER DAD CHRIS WATTS: "GENDER REVEAL PARTY MADE ME A KILLER”
The episode reconstructs the Chris Watts family murders, exploring the alleged motive of a gender reveal party and his desire for a new life, alongside expert analysis of his psychological state and the gruesome details of the crime.

D4VD TRIAL: CELESTE BESTIE, "CELESTE WAS PREGNANT"
Musician D4VD, David Anthony Burke, faces murder charges for Celeste's death, with new revelations including her alleged pregnancy, incriminating video evidence, and his unsettling behavior in court and at a post-murder concert.

TEPE MURDERS: SURGEON EX-HUBBY PLOTS BAIL BID, HOUSE FOR SALE
The Tepee double murder case intensifies as ex-husband Dr. Michael McKe plots a bail bid, while newly unsealed search warrant details and the controversial sale of the crime scene house raise critical questions about evidence preservation and justice.

D4VD CAUGHT ON VIDEO WITH PROP "HUMAN FINGER," DEMANDS GLOW-UP
Musician D4VD, accused of murdering minor girlfriend Celeste Rivas, is scrutinized for disturbing promotional videos featuring a 'human finger' and a severed arm, alongside his audacious demand for a 'glow-up' while incarcerated.
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