Criminal Investigations
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

They are hiding a dark secret...
Three chilling true crime stories reveal how seemingly ordinary individuals can harbor dark secrets and commit horrific acts, often driven by hidden motives like jealousy, revenge, or a desire for the 'perfect murder'.

Justice Prevails | "48 Hours" Full Episodes
This 48 Hours episode reconstructs three harrowing true crime cases, revealing the complex, often decades-long battles for justice, the challenges of circumstantial evidence, and the profound impact on victims' families.

Sheriff not talking to Nancy Guthrie’s family, acknowledges ‘frustration’ according to reports
New reports reveal Pima County Sheriff Nanos is no longer directly communicating with Nancy Guthrie's family, acknowledging their frustration, while an expert analyzes the stalled investigation's DNA and video evidence.

LAST KNOWN FOOTAGE OF NANCY GUTHRIE REVEAL PERP ID?
New footage from an Uber driver and a detailed route map provided by Nancy Guthrie's daughter offer fresh leads in the disappearance of the 84-year-old, highlighting critical missteps in the initial investigation.

Husband Caught 'Relaxing' While Wife is Missing in Bahamas | Lynette Hooker, Brian Hooker
Ashleigh Banfield exposes the glaring inconsistencies and suspicious behavior of Brian Hooker, whose wife Lynette went missing in the Bahamas, revealing how he allegedly 'relaxed' at an inn while search efforts were underway and then fled the country.

"OVERBOARD" LYNETTE HOOKER LAND-SEARCH, HUBBY LAWYERS UP
The search for missing mom Lynette Hooker has shifted from water to land, directly contradicting her husband Brian Hooker's 'overboard' story, as he abruptly left the Bahamas and lawyered up amid mounting inconsistencies and past domestic violence allegations.

NANCY GUTHRIE SEARCH AT CHILLING TURNING POINT
The search for Nancy Guthrie reaches a chilling turning point as FBI confirms DNA extraction from a rootless hair, while the investigation grapples with leadership distractions and complex forensic challenges.

JonBenét Ramsey's Father, "Dopesick," and "Family Annihilators" - Megyn's "True Crime" Mega-Episode
John Ramsey, father of JonBenét Ramsey, details the harrowing discovery of his daughter's murder, the immediate and sustained incompetence of the Boulder Police Department, and the ongoing fight to apply modern DNA forensics to solve the 26-year-old cold case.

Scary Attacks | 48 Hours Full Episodes
This episode reconstructs three harrowing true crime cases, revealing the chilling randomness of violence, the meticulous planning of serial killers, and the devastating impact on victims and communities.

Bahamas Mystery: Brian Hooker out of custody -- was weather actually bad when Lynette disappeared?
Brian Hooker, husband of missing Lynette Hooker, is released from Bahamian custody, but new information from a local captain challenges his account of stormy weather, while Lynette's daughter reveals a history of domestic issues and confirms a US Coast Guard criminal investigation.

OVERBOARD: HUSBAND CAUGHT ON TAPE, LYNETTE HOOKER LOST AT SEA
Nancy Grace and her panel dissect the suspicious disappearance of Lynette Hooker, focusing on her husband Brian's inconsistent accounts, a history of domestic violence, and critical discrepancies in his narrative.

Boating "Accident" or Something Far Worse? Missing Wife Swept Away in Bahamas | Lynette Hooker
A woman's disappearance during a Bahamian boating trip is riddled with inconsistencies, prompting her daughter's alarm and a criminal investigation by the US Coast Guard, as a seasoned boater and crime reporter dissects the husband's suspicious account.

Woman Lures Man From Facebook and Throws Him Off Bridge
A man lured from Facebook by a woman he met online was brutally beaten, stabbed, and thrown 50 feet off a bridge, yet miraculously survived to help investigators bring his attackers to justice.

Possible Shoe Print in Blood? 3 Shocking Expert Theories | Nancy Guthrie Update
Three forensic bloodstain experts offer conflicting theories on a crucial bloodstain in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case, while new reports expose significant alleged mishandling and inexperience within the sheriff's department.

Denise and Aaron Quinn Get the Last Word | Full Episode
This episode details how a couple, publicly shamed and disbelieved by police after a harrowing kidnapping, fought for years to expose their attacker and ultimately uncovered a serial offender responsible for decades of unsolved crimes.

No signs of an assault inside Nancy Guthrie’s house — new vantage point from backyard — day 59
New investigative details reveal no signs of an assault inside Nancy Guthrie's home, despite blood on the front steps, suggesting a highly planned abduction by multiple perpetrators.

Breaking: Almost NOTHING Inside Nancy Guthrie's Home Explains Disappearance? | Nancy Guthrie Missing
Despite a clear blood trail leading from Nancy Guthrie's front door, investigators found almost no other evidence inside her home, making her disappearance a profound and vexing mystery.

Nancy Guthrie Missing: Neighbor Speaks Out, Lock Pick Theory Explored
A neighbor's dogs, mysterious yard ridges, and easily pickable locks reveal new angles in the ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

Should sheriff be removed over Nancy Guthrie investigation? Latest on the case, new leads - day 46
Day 46 of the Nancy Guthrie investigation reveals a formal recall effort against Sheriff Nanos, new details on the seized family car, and expert analysis on the slow pace of the search and DNA evidence.

Nancy Guthrie Mystery: 8 Disturbing Theories About Her Disappearance
Top criminal justice experts, including FBI profilers and homicide detectives, dissect the perplexing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, offering eight distinct, often conflicting, theories ranging from bungled burglary to targeted revenge and staged abduction.

What is in Nancy Guthrie suspect’s pocket? Walkie talkie? Signal jammer? Day 28 on the scene
On day 28 of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, a former FBI and CIA officer analyzes the suspect's pocket item and backpack, while the host details shifts in law enforcement resources and debunks several case theories.

"Taken From Her Bed in the Dark of Night" New Twist in the Nancy Guthrie Mystery
Savannah Guthrie's $1 million reward and specific language about her mother being 'taken from her bed' reshape the Nancy Guthrie missing person case, prompting expert analysis on investigative strategies and the perpetrator's likely psychological state.

SAVANNAH GUTHRIE'S MOM MISSING: DAY 23
New evidence in the Nancy Guthrie missing person case suggests an accomplice, a walkie-talkie, and a Lululemon-clad suspect, while a 'shambolic' crime scene and mixed DNA complicate the investigation.

Epstein co-conspirators PANIC amid HUGE UPDATE
Prince Andrew's arrest in the UK creates a critical leverage point, potentially forcing cooperation that could expose US co-conspirators in the Epstein network, bypassing a perceived inactive US Department of Justice.