True Crime
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
LYNETTE HOOKER GRISLY UPDATE, HUSBAND RUNS FROM BAHAMAS
The search for American mom Lynette Hooker, reported missing after falling overboard in the Bahamas, intensifies with cadaver dogs, while her husband, Brian Hooker, flees the country amidst a history of domestic violence and inconsistencies in his story.
Could the surgeon suspect in Tepe murders use temporary insanity defense? Monique and Spencer Tepe
Criminologist Dr. Casey Jordan breaks down the brutal double murder of Mo'Nique and Spencer Tepe, exploring how suspect Michael McKe's 'God complex' and Ohio's 'substantial capacity' defense could shape his high-profile trial.
Cop Runs Into Secret Killer Dumping Body Parts In River
A routine missing person report in a quiet Idaho town quickly escalates into a gruesome murder investigation after officers encounter a man dumping human remains and meticulously covering his tracks.
18 Year Old Dies Months After 4 Hour Assault by Her Own Father | Justice for Makayla Settles
Makayla Settles, an 18-year-old, died by suicide five months after allegedly enduring a brutal four-hour sexual assault by her biological father, Stephen Chavez, prompting a public outcry for accountability from the Ventura County legal system.
The Downfall of America’s Largest Pill Mill
After being sentenced to 14 years for his role in a massive pill mill operation, Derek Nolan navigates a federal prison system riddled with manipulative prosecutors, severe medical neglect, and bureaucratic absurdities, ultimately securing an unexpected sentence reduction through an inmate-filed motion.
Retracing Lynette & Brian Hooker’s Last Night Together, Step by Step | Lynette Hooker Missing
Ashleigh Banfield retraces the last known movements of Lynette and Brian Hooker in the Bahamas, uncovering critical discrepancies in Brian's account of Lynette's disappearance and the ongoing search efforts.
LIFE VEST LIES: OVERBOARD LYNETTE HOOKER HUBBY WALKS FREE
Lynette Hooker's husband walks free in the Bahamas after her disappearance at sea, despite a 'cascade of failures' in his account, family allegations of domestic violence, and a perceived lack of genuine search efforts.
Nancy Guthrie suspect is likely someone she knew, leading forensic researcher breaks down profile
Forensic psychologist Dr. Gary Brucato uses statistical analysis to profile the likely abductor of Nancy Guthrie, suggesting a known perpetrator, financial motive, and multiple individuals involved.
Killers Lies Were So Bad She Tried To Flirt Her Way Out of a Murder Charge
A woman accused of murdering her disabled husband attempts to manipulate detectives with transparent lies, feigned innocence, and even flirtation during her interrogation, revealing clear patterns of deception.
Missing in Paradise: Police Board the 'Sailing Hookers' Yacht, Our Marsh Harbor & Elbow Cay Tour
Ashleigh Banfield travels to the Bahamas to conduct an on-the-ground investigation into Lynette Hooker's disappearance, uncovering critical inconsistencies in Brian Hooker's account through local expert testimony and direct observation.
One More Spin | "Blood is Thicker: The Farris Wheel" | "48 Hours" Podcast Episode 6
The murder trial of Melody Farris for her husband Gary's death exposed deep family rifts and conflicting evidence, culminating in a guilty verdict and Melody's shocking courtroom accusation that her son was the real killer.
STEPBROTHER CHARGED AS ADULT, KEPNER SEX ASSAULTED
Anna Kapner's 16-year-old stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, is indicted on federal charges of aggravated sexual assault and first-degree murder after her body was found hidden on a Carnival cruise ship.
Kouri Richins wants a new sentencing date. Karen Read Federal Case, Proctor's wild request.
Kouri Richins' defense seeks to delay her sentencing, while Karen Reed's legal team battles to expand access to Trooper Proctor's extensive phone data, hinting at a new lawsuit against state police.
Police Find Murder Plot Crumpled In Trash?! The Case Of Patrick De La Cerda
A man's meticulously planned murder plot, including a hand-drawn map and alternative methods, was found crumpled in his trash, leading to his conviction for the ambush-style killing of his ex-girlfriend's fiancé.
The Dark Truth Behind Netflix’s TRUST ME: The False Prophet | Samuel Bateman
This episode details the disturbing rise and fall of Samuel Bateman, a 'prophet' who created a cult within the FLDS, exploiting women and children, and how a Netflix documentary team played a pivotal role in exposing his crimes.
The Untold Story of Tiger King
An investigative consultant uncovers critical, previously unshared evidence challenging the official narratives in the Don Lewis disappearance, Joe Exotic's conviction, and a shocking case of alleged malicious prosecution in Louisiana.
Disturbing details of murder in cruise ship cabin, teenage stepbrother charged as adult- Anna Kepner
Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother was charged as an adult with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual assault in federal court, yet remains free on an ankle monitor, a highly unusual circumstance for such serious charges.
Cold As Ice | Full Episode
A 55-year-old cold case of a child's murder in a small 1950s town leads to a controversial conviction based on circumstantial evidence and a deathbed confession, only for the accused to be exonerated years later.
BREAKING: Husband Released from Custody After American Wife Vanishes in Bahamas
Brian Hooker, husband of missing American Lynette Hooker, was released from Bahamian police custody without charges, as boating friends raise critical questions about his account of her disappearance at sea.
3 True Creepy Stories That Happened AFTER DARK
Three chilling first-person accounts detail terrifying encounters with sadistic strangers, a disturbing act of vampirism at a crime scene, and a ghost hunt gone wrong, revealing the dark side of human nature and profound grief.
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.
Did he push her overboard? Troubling texts emerge from Lynette Hooker as Bahamas mystery deepens
A Michigan woman vanishes from a dinghy in the Bahamas, leaving her husband as the sole witness and a trail of suspicious circumstances, including a history of domestic disputes and recent relationship troubles.
Shoe print cracked her murder investigation wide open
A North Carolina waitress vanishes after her shift, her abandoned Jeep found with a ringing cell phone, leading investigators through dead ends until a distinct shoe print on her body reveals a shocking betrayal by a local police officer.
The Canada College Party Massacre: The Calgary Stabbings
A seemingly normal college party in Calgary celebrating the end of classes turned into Canada's worst mass murder when a law student, Matthew Degrood, stabbed five friends, later claiming he was fighting a war against vampires and werewolves.