Criminal Investigation
Discover key takeaways from 17 podcast episodes about this topic.
Ohio Mom Reveals Twist in Twin Baby Death Case
A 4-month-old twin's death initially implicates the father, but the mother faces charges and conviction for child endangerment due to her prior knowledge of his abusive tendencies and her inaction.
Couple Buried Their Baby in the Woods: Police
A young couple's conflicting stories unravel a horrifying truth about their baby's disappearance, leading detectives to a shallow grave and a confession of fatal child abuse.
Camera footage in Michigan could play role in Lynette Hooker investigation, friend says
Federal investigators are pursuing new leads in Michigan, including potential camera footage and DNA collection, to build a case in the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, whose husband's account is contradicted by GPS data.
Two murders solved by the most unlikely witnesses
Two seemingly unsolvable murder cases are cracked wide open by the most unexpected 'witnesses': a meticulously filmed fishing video and a talking parrot.
Shocker: Brian Hooker REFUSES to Cooperate in Suspected Murder Probe | Missing in Bahamas
Brian Hooker, husband of missing Lynette Hooker, is refusing to cooperate with federal investigators, prompting legal experts to interpret his actions as 'consciousness of guilt' amidst a ramping-up murder probe.
Brian Hooker Spotted in Michigan as Family Demands Answers | Missing in Bahamas Lynette Hooker
Brian Hooker, husband of missing Lynette Hooker, has been tracked across multiple states, revealing a history of deceit and evasion, while Lynette's distraught parents grapple with their daughter's disappearance and Brian's suspicious behavior.
Prime Crime: Ohio Mom of 4 Predicts Her Own Murder
After an Ohio mother of four vanishes, her family's five-year fight for answers exposes initial police inaction, a history of domestic violence, and ultimately leads to her boyfriend's conviction and a new law proposal.
High School Predator Exposed by Secret ‘Barbie & GI Joe’ Texts
A seemingly trusted high school ROTC instructor, Justin Travis, was exposed as a predator after a student's phone revealed months of explicit 'Barbie and GI Joe' texts and a pattern of sexual abuse.
Exclusive: On Board With Divers & Cadaver Dog in Lynette Hooker Search | Missing in Bahamas
Ashleigh Banfield provides exclusive, on-the-ground coverage of the intensive search for Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas, detailing how US Coast Guard and Bahamian forces are meticulously following Brian Hooker's GPS trail and confronting his 'big fat lies' in what is now officially a suspected murder investigation.
Exclusive: Coast Guard Divers Scan For Missing Wife | Lynette Hooker Missing in Bahamas
The US Coast Guard launched a massive search operation in the Bahamas for missing Lynette Hooker, focusing on locations identified by her husband Brian Hooker's GPS data, which contradicts his initial account of her disappearance.
Polygraphs in Nancy Guthrie case — how they could be narrowing the search to find a suspect
Former Scott Peterson case detective John Bueller reveals how polygraphs are used to narrow suspect pools and details critical investigative steps that could solve the Nancy Guthrie abduction.
Mom Discovers Her 13 Year Old Son Just Killed Someone
A small Ohio village is rocked when a gruesome murder reveals a 13-year-old boy, Levi Cart, obsessed with serial killers, meticulously planned and executed the crime, leaving his family and investigators stunned.
Soulmate Is Gone: Coast Guard Moves Brian Hooker’s Boat as Case Heats Up | Lynette Hooker Missing
The 'Soulmate' sailboat, a key piece of evidence in the Lynette Hooker missing person case, was moved 100 miles, signaling an intensifying investigation, while new evidence continues to dismantle Brian Hooker's narrative.
Daycare Worker Caught Hurting Kids: Sheriff
A Florida daycare worker, Laura Flores, was arrested on three felony counts of child abuse after surveillance video contradicted her story about a child's injuries, revealing multiple instances of aggression against toddlers.
Woman Uses Dead Boyfriend's Corpse to Withdraw Cash
Two women were sentenced to prison for propping up their deceased 80-year-old boyfriend/housemate in a car to withdraw cash from his bank account before abandoning his body at an emergency room.
Bombshell: “Massive Splash” Heard Near Soulmate After Lynette Hooker Vanished | Missing in Bahamas
New witness accounts and forensic details emerge, directly contradicting Brian Hooker's story about his wife Lynette's disappearance in the Bahamas, pointing to a 'forensic goldmine' on their sailboat.
Nancy Guthrie investigation a ‘sh** show’ during first week, according to Sergeant
An inside look at the Pima County Sheriff's Office reveals a 'disorganized mess' during the critical first week of the Nancy Guthrie investigation, fueled by inter-agency friction and alleged leadership incompetence.