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What was supposed to be a fun-filled weekend with his son, turned tragedic as a New York father is killed at his hotel. Paul Kutz, 53, died after a man opens fire in the hotel lobby, firing as many as thirty shots. 

Two men with reported gang ties were arrested for the shooting, Roy Johnson Jr. and Devin Taylor.  Johnson was the shooter and was ultimatelly sentenced  with the maximum life sentence,  58-years-to-life in state prison.  

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33-year-old Caitlyn Rose Case is a Louisiana native who recently moved to Colorado to live with her brother.   Caitlyn made arrangements to buy a 2006 black GMC Envoy, so she takes a flight to Houma Louisiana, buys the vehicle, She's in constant contact with her parents throughout her travels. Early on, she tells family members the navigation system is giving her trouble and cell phone service is sporadic.

As Case travels through Texas, she calls her father around 5:00 pm. She is lost and
Gordon Case trys to talk his daughter back on course.  She is traveling northbound on Highway 271, about 5 miles southwest of Bogata, Texas. Just after 5pm,  Case's phone cuts out.  Unable to reach Caitlyn,  the family files a missing person's report with the Houma,  Louisiana Police Department.

Cell tower tracking indicates that Caitlyn Case continues north toward Paris, Texas.  Shortly after 7:00 pm, her cell phone pings to cell towers in Pattonville, Texas, and south of Paris. At 9:17 pm, a license plate reader captures her car leaving Paris on the south loop of Highway 286 and traveling northwest to FM 79. Her cell phone last pings to cell towers in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. Her vehicle is believed to have been travelling on Highway 271.  A cell phone tower ping is recorded in Hugo, Oklahoma. 

Case’s vehicle is found along the banks of the Kiamichi River,  near Fort Towson,   August 12, but where is Caitlyn? 

No one has been named a suspect or person of interest in this case. 

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CrimeCon, a weekend-long event dedicated to everything true crime, has joined forces with Fox Nation to exclusively livestream twelve of their marquee sessions this weekend.The CrimeCon 2023 Fox Nation Livestream has an incredible lineup for you this weekend. Nancy Gracem Cold case investigator Paul Holes, forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden, journalist Chris Hansen, our friend and former death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan, and more. Nancy Grace shares more about the event in this special bonus podcast. 

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Lauren Cook and her children were last seen on September 5. An investigation was launched after Cook missed a scheduled appearance in the Franklin County Juvenile and Domestic Relations court.   According to deputies, the  husband says his family is safe, but he has not communicated with them.   

Investigators added that they’re unsure whether she may have left after a dispute with her husband. Police have no records of domestic violence between the couple or any calls for help to their residence.

Lauren and the children could be in a blue 2013 Chrysler van with Virginia a license plate. Few other details are known publicly. There has been no activity on Cook’s bank or cell phone accounts since September 7, and the last known phone ping was in Lexington.

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Teenager shoots home burglar. Police officer borrows child's bike to catch a bad guy. 

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A manhunt is underway for the husband of a daycare owner charged in the death of a child in her care.

New York police responded to Divino Niño Daycare in the Bronx and found three children unconscious. Nicholas Dominici, just a year old, died from a fentanyl overdose. Two other children in the home-run daycare were revived after being administered Narcan.

A fourth child, picked up by a parent two hours before a chilling 911 call made by the owner, was taken to the hospital independently after the parent noticed the child was lethargic. That child also survived.  

Police say they found a kilogram of fentanyl in a hallway closet at the daycare, stacked with the children’s play mats. They also found three kilo presses, used to package drugs. The 36-year-old owner of the daycare, and her tenant, her husband’s 41-year-old cousin Carlisto Acevedo Brito, are charged with 11 counts, including murder, manslaughter, and assault. 

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Man shoots at driver turning around in his driveway. Joy rider steals an excavator. 

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Nine-year-old Debbie Randall is abducted while walking home from the laundromat, just yards from her family's apartment.

Sixteen days later, her brutalized body is found dumped eight miles away. Despite law enforcement's best efforts, the seemingly random killer has been unidentified for nearly 50 years. Investigators discover a small rag inside Randall's vaginal cavity and initial testing reveals a partial DNA sample. The sample is sent through CODIS, but no one in the prison system, not even executed prisoners, is a match. 

As DNA testing improves, investigators use genetic genealogy to find the killer. William Rose, 24 at the time of the murders, committed suicide just two years after Randall's murder. Randall's brother says he believes the weight of what Rose did to Debbie led Rose to take his own life.

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Estranged husband attacks children's mother during custody exchange. This guy grabbed a Snickers, but he wasn't hungry. 

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Join FOX Nation for the new true crime documentary series My Son Jeffrey: The Dahmer Family Tapes. This 4-part series charts the life of notorious serial killer and cannibal, Jeffrey Dahmer. Through never-before-heard conversations between Jeffrey and his father Lionel, including exclusive prison phone calls and Dahmer family home movies, the series offers brand-new insight into one of the world’s most infamous killers.

The series also features unprecedented first-hand testimonies from Jeffrey Dahmer’s childhood friends, former roommates, neighbors, law enforcement agents and those affected by his horrific rampage.

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After having three children, 34-year-old Markita McIntyre is worried about her weight. 

Having heard about weight loss surgery, Kiki researched the most common bariatric surgery and found it costs around $18,000 in the US. In Tijuana, Mexico, a doctor will do the same surgery for around $4,000. McIntyre has gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico and dies. 

Two years later, Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of music icon, Elvis Presley, also dies from complications of bariatric surgery.  The LA County Medical Examiner says Presley suffered from a small bowel obstruction that likely developed after she underwent bariatric surgery years ago.

The morning she died, Presley complained of abdominal pain and was later found unresponsive at home. 

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Deadly shooting at a high school football game. Car burglar caught after posing with stolen car. 

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The FBI's investigation into James Knott's Kentucky home reveals a shocking discovery: 40 human skulls, femurs, hip bones, and spinal cords used as decorations. In response to this disturbing find, Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack delve deep into the complex and unsettling world of how human remains are treated, examining the blurred boundaries between respect and violation. Through personal stories, including that of a mortician's questionable actions and a chilling account of James Knott's home adorned with human skulls, the duo grapples with society's morbid fascinations. Additionally, they explore historical figures like William Burke and contemporary controversies surrounding Harvard Medical School. The episode culminates in a somber reflection on the trade of human trophies in our digital age, and discussion of ethical dilemmas surrounding these issues, prompting us to question our society's values and the importance of respecting the dignity of the deceased.

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[00:00:20] - Joseph Scott Morgan gives an overview of his experience as a death investigator, introducing the episode's story about a man who worked for a prestigious institution and drove a car with vanity plate hinting at death

[00:04:00] - Joe Scott narrates a shocking tale of a mortician's twisted expression of love, and argues that the dead are the most defenseless and that those in the mortuary industry should honor the dead.

[00:06:20] - Dave Mack introduces the story of James Knott, a man in Kentucky whose home was raided by the FBI, leading to the discovery of 40 human skulls and other bones used as decorations.

[00:07:44] - Insight into the intricate and complex process of dissecting human brains and spinal cords is shared.

[00:10:13] - Joe's passion for history and architecture leads to a discussion on ossuaries in Portugal and Milan, Italy.

[00:13:00] - Joe recounts the chilling response of James Knott to FBI agents during a warrant execution and raises questions about Knott's motives and activities, speculating on the possibility of him being a necrophile, grave robber, serial killer, or trafficker in human remains.

[00:15:20] - A Harvard medical school bag's discovery thickens the plot around Knott.

[00:16:37] - Dave probes the enigma of preparing human remains for display, including cleaning and sourcing the remains. 

[00:19:40] - How can one acquire so many skulls? Joe presents his theories and also discusses methods of cleaning bones, including using bleach or a heating process.

 [00:23:20] - Joseph Scott Morgan delves into the history of William Burke and William Hare, two serial killers known for selling bodies for medical dissections, and explains the prohibition against human dissections in medical schools during that period, leading to a market for human remains.

[00:25:37] - The debate steers towards the legality and ethics of anatomical gifts, and the trust issues surrounding anatomical donations. Harvard Medical School's involvement in this case raises questions.

00:27:12] Morgan explains how certain individuals, including Cecil Lodge, former head of the Harvard Medical School Anatomical Gift Program, allegedly brokered human remains.

[00:28:06] - A step-by-step journey through the body dissection process in medical schools.

[00:29:38] - The morbid market of body parts as "souvenirs" is put under the spotlight. Dave highlights the modern-day horror of trading human trophies on social media.

[00:32:00] - Joe Scott contemplates the future repercussions of the episode's revelations on industry regulations.

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Sherri Papini admits her 2016 kidnapping was a hoax, pleading guilty.

The 39-year-old,  sentenced to 18 months in prison, has been released into a residential management program. Her official release date is in October.

The mom was reported missing and told investigators when she was found 22 days later that a pair of Hispanic women kidnapped her at gunpoint.  Papini said her kidnappers abused her and then shoved her out of a car. Papini was emaciated, her hair was cut shorter, and she had cuts and bruises all over her body, but prosecutors said she caused the injuries herself.

The case was broken in 2020 when DNA led investigators to Papini’s ex, who told them she had been with him the entire time.  Federal prosecutors charged Papini with 34 counts of mail fraud and one count of making false statements. Papini accepted a plea deal, but didn't explain why she created an elaborate kidnapping hoax, although she apologized for her actions. 

Panini's story began to unravel when investigators found male DNA on her clothing that led them to her ex-boyfriend, whom she had been staying with while she pretended to be missing. He dropped her off along Interstate 5 when she said she wanted to go back home.

Investigators said that the former boyfriend said that Papini had asked him to hit her but he refused. Instead, he agreed to hold a hockey stick for her to run into and pelted her with hockey pucks. He also said he branded her at her request.

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Eight-year-old Gretchen Harrington leaves home, walking to vacation bible school at a church just a half mile from her home. Usually, Gretchen is accompanied by her two sisters, but this day, she walks alone. The older girls stay home. 

It was just after  9 a.m. when Pastor Harold Harrington waved goodbye. Two hours passed before he found out Gretchen never made it to VBS. Hundreds of people took part in the search for the little girl. A police helicopter continuously flew overhead.  Teams of searchers combed the hillside of the community.  Friends and family hand out fliers with Gretchen’s picture on it. Some witnesses said they had seen Gretchen outside a car, talking to someone, but nothing came of the lead.

Two months later, a jogger found the skeletonized human remains of a little girl. The Harringtons confirmed the clothing found with the body as Gretchen’s. It was only 20 minutes from her home. 

Gretchen’s manner of death is ruled a homicide. The girl's skull has been fractured by multiple vicious blows. An autopsy does not reveal sex assault, but police believe that was the motive. 

Now, years later, a new book leads to the capture of a murderer. 

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Ex-convict murders jail buddy. Man in unusual vessel tries to cross the Atlantic. 

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Ruby Franke makes shocking claims in court. The mom accused of child abuse, claims that one of her minor children sexually abused siblings, and molested several other family members,  and children in the neighborhood, for years.

 Franke alleges one of her children began looking at pornography at just 3 years old.  Franke says two children played a "patting game" with each other, but did not give details to the court about that game. 

Franke provided no proof of her allegations. The judge then said that her alleged abusive child 'will then need to be placed in a home with no other children.'

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Man tries to hit teens 'pranking' him with car. Man robs a Waffle House at 'gunpoint.'

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Danelo Cavalcante has been found in a shed behind a business with a focused search area.

Late last night, a DEA airplane used thermal imaging to direct police to the ground to Cavalcante's hiding place. Police announced in a press conference this morning that shortly after 8 a.m., tactical teams converged on the area, using the element of surprise.

Before Cavalcante realized it, he was surrounded. The double killer began to crawl through an underbrush and a canine unit was unleashed. Cavalcante was bleeding from his head when he was taken into custody.  

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Roommate beats man to death. Sheriff's deputy caught street racing. 

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Reverse 911 warnings went out to residents in Chester County, urging people to stay inside their homes. This after escaped fugitive, Danelo Cavalcante, broke into a house and stole a gun.  Police say Cavalcante is now armed with a .22 rifle. Law enforcement sources tell Fox 29 that the homeowner fired seven times at the escaped killer. State police have Cavalcante's waterlogged and muddy sneakers.  They were found during the search of a field. Police say a pair of boots were stolen from the porch of the home. Cavalcante's green hoodie was also recovered.  An updated description issued by Pennsylvania State Police describes Cavalcante as shirtless, wearing blue pants carrying a .22 cutoff rifle, with a 10-round magazine and a scope. Insiders also say Cavalcante had access to a cellphone. 

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Man kills coworker on campus cafeteria. Driver rams into cop car in attempt to evade. 

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The search continues for Danelo Cavalante.

The convicted killer escaped from Chester County Prison by scaling a wall and ducking under barbed wire. Since his escape, there have been at least 10 sightings, twice in Phoenixville over the weekend and on two doorbell cameras. He has tried to contact two previous co-workers.

Cavalante is considered extremely dangerous.

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Man murders grandparents to 'start commune' on their land. Man busted for DUI while driving toddler Jeep. 

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Stephen and Carol Baxter are discovered deceased, peacefully positioned side by side in their recliners in their seaside home on Easter morning. With the cold winds of Great Britain and the serenity of their repose, carbon monoxide poisoning is the initial suspicion. As the layers of this puzzle unfurl, new clues emerge. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dive into the mysterious deaths of a married couple, taking listeners on a journey through the complexities of crime scene investigations, the tragic dangers of carbon monoxide, and the lethal grasp of synthetic opioids. When the toxicology report unveils the presence of fentanyl in the couple's system, the case takes a darker turn. 

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[00:20] - Joe Scott Morgan sets the scene, discussing the unique coldness of being near the sea during cooler months. He then introduces the story of a married couple found dead in their home, initially suspected of carbon monoxide poisoning.

[01:35] - Joe Scott discusses his love for Great Britain and how its unique environment affects the inhabitants, specifically referencing the couple in question, Stephen Baxter and his wife, Carol.

[02:32] - Dave Mack describes the heartbreaking scene when the Baxter’s daughter, Ellie, finds her parents dead in their recliners. He discusses her immediate assumption of carbon monoxide poisoning and her actions to protect herself and her child.

[04:50] - Joe Scott Morgan returns to the scene, providing a more precise location of the couple's home and the characteristics of the area. He talks about the first responders' initial investigation, noting the lack of signs of forced entry or struggle, and the importance of considering all possibilities in an investigation.

[07:44] - The pivotal role of the initial reporter in a crime scene is highlighted. Joe stresses how their early observations can greatly influence the subsequent trajectory of the investigation, and shares a poignant moment when the daughter discovered her parents on Easter Sunday. 

[10:00] - Morgan shares his harrowing personal experience with carbon monoxide, illuminating the silent dangers investigators face. This anecdote also serves as a potent reminder of the gas's deadly potential.

[12:20] Mack questions how investigators transition from a peaceful scene to a full-blown investigation. Joseph Scott Morgan offers invaluable knowledge on the visual indicators of carbon monoxide poisoning, the process of checking for carbon monoxide in the house, and the role of the fire service.

[15:00] - Morgan talks about the challenge investigators face when there are no signs of forced entry, external trauma, or carbon monoxide poisoning, raising the possibility of double suicide. He explains what investigators would look for at the scene, breaking down the evidential requirements that would substantiate such a claim.

[17:40] - The lethal potential of carbon monoxide is revisited, focusing on its aftermath. Morgan and Mack discuss its deadly embrace and how it can deceive even the most seasoned investigators.

[00:20:20] - The narrative zooms out, shedding light on the affluent life led by the Baxters. Their status and lifestyle add a new dimension, prompting questions of motive and involvement.

[23:16] - Morgan explains the couple's health conditions and provides a crash course on the indicators of heroin usage at a crime scene. He reveals that the toxicology report for Mr. and Mrs. Baxter showed that they had fentanyl in their systems, a potent drug that has caused many deaths.

[25:41] - The conversation expands to the societal implications of fentanyl misuse. By tracing its origins from medical utility to illicit usage, listeners are offered a broader context of the drug's devastating impact.

[26:44] - Joe Scott Morgan reveals that three people have been charged in the Baxter's deaths.

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Olivia Fowler, 26, last seen near Manchester, Georgia, on August 13, 2021, at her boyfriend's home around 2 a.m.

At 10:30 a.m. that same morning, a Department of Natural Resources ranger spots Fowler walking along Pebblebrook Road in Meriwether County. After that sighting, there has been no trace of Fowler. Now police say a body had been found and the case of a once missing mom turns into a homicide investigation.

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A fun night out at a concert turned deathly for two sisters and friends as their Uber ride is rammed by a speeding car. 

The sisters and a lifelong friend died while riding in the back seat of a Honda sedan. Another friend and the Uber driver in the front seat were severely injured. The driver who caused the crash, Greg Black, was speeding at up to 100 mph and ran a red light. The Mercedes he was driving hit the other vehicle so hard that it spun around five times, ejecting one of the women.

Black is a known gang member with 11 felony bookings and three convictions. He is also on probation for attempted murder.  The 31-year-old faces three counts of vehicular manslaughter.    

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Man kills, dismembers roommate over purported stolen mail. Upset parent attacks youth soccer coach. 

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Kickboxer and media influencer Andrew Tate charged with rape, human trafficking and more.

Tate and his brother were taken into custody in Romania, where they live. Prosecutors say the Tates and two associates formed an organized criminal group to groom and sexually traffick women in the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as Romania.

The indictment names seven women who say the Tate brothers recruited them with false promises, including love and marriage, but instead took them to buildings where they intimidated them, watched over them constantly, forcing them into debt and pornography. 

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P.H.D. Chemistry student poisons 'noisy' upstairs neighbors. Reporters covering a string of armed robberies robbed themselves. 

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She is a mother to a 3-year-old, but that didn't stop Jazmin Paez from contacting a website looking for a hitman. 

In fact, Paez went online three times to find a hitman to murder her own son.  RENT A HITMAN is the site police say Paez went to. It's a parody website, and this is just one more time the site's creator has reported harmful intent to the police.

The child is safe and in the custody of his grandmother. 

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Car fire uncovers missing influencer's murder. Elderly woman fends off teenage robber, feeds him breakfast. 

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A 12-year-old boy climbs out of a window in a home, running to neighbors begging for food and water.

The boy is the son of Ruby Franke, a popular blogger, known for the YouTube channel "8 Passengers."  The home belonged to Franke's business partner Jodi Hildebrandt.   

Neighbors called police. Officers said the boy looked emaciated and malnourished.  Cops also noted that the boy had “deep lacerations from being tied up with rope” and duct tape around his wrists and ankles.. After searching Hildebrandt’s home, police found Franke’s 10-year-old daughter in a similar condition.  Both children were taken to a hospital.   

Franke's parenting channel "8 Passengers," which at one time boasted over 2 million followers,  doled out parenting advice,  and in her video, she admits to withholding food as a form of punishment.  

Both women have been charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse.

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Squatter tries to drown cop. Golfer puts goose 'out of it's misery.'

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Police now have two new pieces of evidence in their search for whoever killed Rachel Morin.

Harford County Sheriff Jeffery Gahler tells Nancy Grace that not only was DNA pulled from the Morin crime scene, but that DNA linked to an assault across the country.  What's more, there video of the suspect leaving the California crime scene. 

The video shows the suspect from the back with his head partially turned to the side. There is no frontal view, but investigators say someone should recognize the perpetrator. 

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Teen kidnapped from date, found dead. Man admits defeat as cops pull pounds of pot from his car. 

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1-year-old Jasmeen Kaur is stalked and abducted from her workplace, subdued and placed into the boot of a car, transported along gravel roads to an isolated area, and buried alive by her ex-boyfriend, Tarikjot Singh. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack unravel the harrowing story of Jasmeen Kaur, a young nursing student, whose body is found in a shallow grave in South Australia's Flinders Ranges. Delving deep into the chilling facts, they highlight the disturbing acts leading to the crime captured by CCTV, the terror and uncertainty experienced by Jasmeen, and the signs of her desperate struggle while entombed. As they navigate the dark labyrinth of abusive relationships, police involvement, and the physical and psychological traumas endured by the victim, Joe Scott and Dave underscore the grave importance of recognizing and addressing signs of domestic violence.

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Tennessee prosecutors are seeking the death penalty Cleotha Abston, also known as Cleotha Henderson. He is charged with kidnapping and killing Memphis teacher Eliza Fletcher.  

Fletcher vanished while out on her morning run. Neighborhood video captured images of Fletcher being forced into an SUV. The kindergarten teacher's body was found days later near a vacant house less than a mile from the kidnapping site.

Officers combing the area noticed footprints, tire tracks and “an odor of decay.” A pair of purple Lululemon running shorts matching what Fletcher was last seen wearing, was found in a nearby trash can. 

Abston, 39, is also charged with the rape of a woman in September 2021, but he was not arrested until after Fletcher’s killing because the state crime lab hadn’t gotten around to processing the sexual assault kit.

Abston has pled not guilty. 

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Irma Daniels is proud of her achievement in real estate winning the Silver Circle of Excellence Sales Award, sharing her success on social media.   Days later Daniels is dead. Police receive a 911 call about an assault around 6:46 in the evening. The location is an upscale gated townhouse in Cresskill, New Jersey,  shared by a husband and wife. When police arrive at the $800,000 townhome, they discover a woman’s bloody body.  Irma Daniels has been beaten with a baseball bat.    

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When Dennis Rader, the serial killer dubbed BTK, was arrested in 2005, lots of documentation was found by the Wichita police: documentation in the form of his own writings, journals, and an unpublished book manuscript.

The manuscript is thought to be a description of the murders BTK viewed as “successful." There were Polaroids of Rader dressed like his victims and in the “state” in which their murders occurred… bound, partially buried, or hanging upside down.  

The  Osage County Sheriff’s Office investigators have poured over Rader’s writings looking for links to local unsolved crimes, and the information inside led police to search the property where Rader and his family lived. 

During their search of the property, investigators found " trophies" from at least one woman. Investigators also found chains apparently used for bondage, along with C-clips.  C-clips can shorten chains or be used to secure a person’s legs or feet. We know that a pantyhose ligature was found.  Other items found have not been described publicly. 

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Woman fakes her murder. Students suspect their teacher is drunk!

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For as long as anyone can remember, Yowhannes "John" Tewelde has been the clerk at the Richmond Market in San Francisco.

 He works 7 days a week, raising his two daughters to be educated and accomplished. Less than a year ago Tewolde became a US Citizen. Just 4 months after that celebration, Tewolde underwent heart surgery, then returned to work at the earliest opportunity.

The 60-year-old clerk was beaten by a suspect trying to steal beer. It was the second time that day that the suspect tried to shoplift.

The owner says Tewolde tried to stop the thief,  but the suspect knocked Tewolde down, causing him to hit his head on the ground. He died after days in a coma.

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Man kills roommate over dog dispute. Jackson Romrell has 14 'Fill in' dads. 

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Nancy Grace sits down with high-profile defense attorney, Dale Carson, and former homicide detective, Chris McDonough, to discuss Bryan Kohberger's defense strategy. The 28-year-old graduate student claims he has an alibi for the night of the killings and that the DNA tying him to the crime scene "was planted." With three other samples of unidentified male DNA discovered in the King Road home, Kohberger's lawyers may rely heavily on a "Some Other Dude" defense. Join us to hear Carson and McDonough's thoughts. 

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When Dennis Rader, the serial killer dubbed BTK, was arrested in 2005, lots of documentation was found by the Wichita police: documentation in the form of his own writings, journals, and an unpublished book manuscript.

The manuscript is thought to be a description of the murders BTK viewed as “successful. There were Polaroids of Rader dressed like his victims and in the “state” in which their murders occurs,… bound, partially buried, or hanging upside down.  

The  Osage County Sheriff’s Office investigators have poured over Rader’s writings looking for links to local unsolved crimes, and the information inside led police to search the property where Rader and his family lived. 

During their search of the property, investigators found  " trophies" from at least one woman. Investigators also found chains apparently used for bondage, along with C-clips.  C-clips can shorten chains or be used to secure a person’s legs or feet.  We know that a pantyhose ligature was found.  Other items found have not been described publicly. 

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Wanted felon shoots girlfriend, drives through three states with her body in the passenger seat. Frustrated pilot chops down parking gate arm. 

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The father and stepmom of a New York man killed during a vacation watched via Zoom as the man who confessed to the murder was released from jail to get a haircut. 

Gregory Moore, a father of four, and friends rented a home in Houston, an Airbnb. After a night of clubbing, the men returned to their Airbnb. As one of the men parked the car, Moore and a woman with the group walked to the door. They never made it inside. 

A man wearing a hoodie and carrying a flashlight rushed Moore.  Moore was pistol-whipped and shot multiple times. He took strikes to the neck, torso, left leg and both arms. Moore was life-flighted to a hospital but did not survive.  

James Ray Lane, 33, confessed to the murder, but 351st Criminal District Court Judge Nata Cornelio allowed the defendant to remain free.   

When Lane was charged, Judge Cornelio lowered Lane's $250,000 bond to $100,000, and during that time Lane has had multiple curfew violations. 

Back before Judge Cornelio, Lane pleads guilty to murder, but the judge according to court documents allows Lane to remain free on bond until his sentencing, so he could get a haircut.

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Kentucky man kidnaps his child's mother, chains her to the ground using dog collar. 'Porch pirate' takes on a whole new meaning.  

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Two women go missing within six miles of each other in Winter Park, Colorado.  

Melissa Whitsitt moved from Tennessee to Colorado in May to start a job at Winter Park Resort, almost 70 miles outside Denver. Mom Cindy Whitsett says her daughter had two days off and was supposed to return to work on Tuesday, August 15th. Whitsitt didn’t show up for her shift the police are called and a welfare check is complete.

Whitsitt is not at her home. Police have confirmed that she got on a bus to Denver on Saturday around 10 a.m. She was wearing blue bell-bottom jeans, a blue tank top and/or a white sweatshirt.  

The Whitsitts say their daughter's phone pinged in Denver, but an unknown man was using it. Melissa Whitsitt's debit card has not been used since she went missing. Whitsitt doesn't have a car and hasn't contacted friends or family since the day she was last seen. Whisitt's parents say they have had to conduct their own investigation, as cops say they're outnumbered by missing people cases. 

Svetlana Ustimenko is an avid hiker living in Broward County, Florida, according to the Idaho Statesman. Family members say Ustimenko had been drawn to the peaceful Colorado mountains.

After finding her rental car had not been returned by the due date and learning that Ustimenko was reported as missing from Florida, authorities launched an immediate search around the area where her vehicle was located on August 11.

According to a news release from the Grand County Sheriff’s Office, the Grand County Search and Rescue, Front Range Rescue Dogs, Rescue Dogs of the United States, Colorado Search and Rescue as well as drones and volunteers, began searching for Ustimenko.  Six cadaver dogs joined the search efforts to no avail.

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Mom dies shielding young son from gunfire. This McDonald's customer was not loving it. 

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Neighbors, noticing the unusual absence of 71-year-old Margaret Craig, request that police perform a well-visit check at her residence.

Responding police officers are invited into the home, and upon entering the basement, they are met with the smell of decomposition and copious amounts of blood near plastic trash bags. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack delve into the disturbing case of Margaret Craig, whose life allegedly ended at the hands of her own daughter and granddaughter.

They navigate the complicated nature of the crime scene investigation, discussing the disposal of human remains, the increasing prevalence of dismemberment cases, and the psychological aspect of perpetrators becoming comfortable with such gruesome acts. Joseph Scott and Dave also explore the complexities of forensic analysis, focusing on the methodology and tools used in these horrific acts.

They also discuss the challenges faced by investigators in determining the sequence of events and how these intricacies could impact the jury's decision.

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Joran van der Sloot's appearance in an American federal courtroom was short. 

It took the convicted killer less than five minutes to enter a not-guilty plea on charges that he extorted money from Natalee Holliway's mother. The Dutch national was one of the last people to see the Alabama teen alive during her senior trip to Aruba in 2005, and many have theorized that van der Sloot raped and murdered her. 

During the Holloway investigation, van der Sloot told mother Beth Twitty that he would tell her where her daughter's body was for $250,000;  $15,000 was wired to a Netherlands bank account and van der Sloot was given another $10,000 through an attorney. 

Van de Sloot offered a location but later admitted the information was “worthless.” 

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Veronica Cline has a night out with friends and comes home to her daughter and the baby's father.

She tells the father that she wants to enjoy drinks with him, but ultimately those drinks make the dad violently ill. After 30 minutes of vomiting, he is able to call for help. Cline has already left the home, but not before admitting to him that she has put insect killer in his drinks. 

The father manages to record the confession in which Cline says she has poisoned his drinks with Raid and wished to do the same to their little girl.  

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Tattoo shop owner shoots fired employee dead. A not-so-friendly comment devolves into friendly fire. 

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The investigations continue after Rex Heuermann's arrest in connection with the Long Island Serial Killer deaths, and now, another new victim possibility is emerging.

The daughter of a missing woman, Julia Ann Bean, says the last time she saw her mother, she was with a man who looked like Heuermann.

Heidi Kovas tells our panel that the daughter is sharing her information with police today. Bean vanished out of South Carolina, around 100 miles from the property the Heuermanns own.  

Kovas says the daughter, after looking at a photo of Heuermann, "recognized him right away." Kovas says the daughter recalls Heuermann and her mother showing up at a nail salon where she was getting her nails done for her graduation.

The man she identifies as Heuermann reportedly spoke to the then-teen, telling her that he had lake houses and boats that the girl and her friends could use to celebrate graduation. The man also said he wanted to marry Bean. 

Bean has been missing since 2017.

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Man attacks police officer with a hammer. McDonald's customer throws a fit over 'unhappy' meal.  

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University of New Orleans student Ciaya Whetstone enjoys her first Mardi Gras celebration with her friends and her boyfriend: She posts photos on Instagram captioned, "Well my first Mardi Gras parade did not disappoint."

As the night progresses, Whetstone ends up at her boyfriend's house, and later in the evening decides to go home to check on her dog. She calls an Uber.  

Whetstone’s roommate is home and Whetstone introduces the Uber driver as a “new friend." She announces to the roommate her plans to leave with the driver. The roommate tries to get Whetstone to stay home, but she says she wants to go find her car. That is the last time Whetstone was seen alive.  

Around 6:41 a.m., a man claiming to be an Uber Driver brings a visibly ill woman to New Orleans East Hospital and drops her off. The medical staff says Whetstone is blue in the face and has dilated, fixed pupils. There are no other outward injuries.

Hospital personnel try to revive Whetstone without success. The time of death is called about 7 a.m. The Coroner determines that Whetstone has lethal doses of fentanyl and ethanol in her system at the time.

Whetstone's mother is still pushing for answers in her daughter's death. No one has been charged in Whetstone's death.

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Teen convicted of killing parents. Wanted man applies for a job as a police officer. 

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Lucy Letby prided herself on caring for infants. 

The neonatal nurse cared for the most vulnerable of patients: newborns. Then, the hospital noticed that more infants died in the span of a month than would typically die in a year. An investigation reveals that Letby had been the sole nurse working at the time of seven babies. 

The child deaths span over the course of a year with, again, seven babies dying, while six others survived. Letby made babies sick by injecting intravenous lines with air, some were poisoned, and others were force-fed milk.     

Letby preyed on twins and triplets. 

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First date turns deadly. Church burglar tries to wash away his sins. 

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Police now have two new pieces of evidence in their search for whoever killed Rachel Morin.

Harford County Sheriff Jeffery Gahler tells Nancy Grace that not only was DNA pulled from the Morin crime scene, but that DNA linked to an assault across the country.  What's more, there video of the suspect leaving the California crime scene. 

The video shows the suspect from the back with his head partially turned to the side. There is no frontal view, but investigators say someone should recognize the perpetrator. 

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Konrad Imirowicz becomes the unfortunate victim of an explosive family dispute, enduring devastating and life-altering injuries that encompass his entire body from head to toe.

His prolonged suffering and eventual death are caused by an unsuspecting household item: lye soap. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dive into a chilling case surrounding the brutal death of Konrad Imirowicz, allegedly at the hands of his daughter, Megan, on her 18th birthday. As they unveil the shocking crime scene, Morgan and Mack navigate the intricate dynamics within the Imirowicz family, shedding light on Megan's discontent and the tragic escalation of a family dispute into murder.

With a focus on the damning evidence, they provide a glimpse into courtroom proceedings and the bone-chilling verdict. 

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[00:00:20] Joseph Scott Morgan shares a nostalgic memory about his grandmother's butter churn and scrub board, unraveling the historical importance of lye, commonly used in soap-making, setting the stage for the episode's focus.

[00:02:20] Introduction of the dreadful case of Konrad Imirowicz and Megan Joyce Imirowicz, setting the stage for the familial dynamics in the case.

[00:04:53] Discussion on the harsh reality of chemical burns and their often irreversible effects.

[00:10:00] Reflection on the shock experienced by medical personnel while treating severely burned Konrad, and discussion on the turbulent family dynamics, revealing Konrad's drinking problem and its impact on Megan's birthday. 

[00:12:31] Mack discloses the horrific aftermath of the lye attack, painting a haunting picture of Konrad covered in drain cleaner.

[00:17:00] The psychological implications for Megan are discussed, highlighting her decision not to return to the crime scene and instead send her friend.

[00:18:20] Morgan talks about the possibility of the victim being hit with multiple items, and how this contrasts with the actual crime scene evidence, focusing on a large plastic container and the presence of a white powder.

[00:20:00] The discussion turns to the victim's state of consciousness.

[00:26:00] A shocking revelation is made about Megan's behavior post-incident, displaying a lack of concern for her father's critical condition.

[00:27:20] Mack reveals an overheard conversation that brings the Michigan State Police into the picture.

[00:28:00] Morgan and Mack dissect the improbability of Megan's defense, casting doubt on her innocence.

[00:32:40] The host explains the contributing factors to Konrad's death, highlighting his compromised health conditions.

[00:33:40] Megan Imirowicz's guilt is confirmed, with potential life imprisonm

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Elderly neighbor sets car on fire in feud. Habitual shoplifter admits "he's not very good."

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A  judge will rule on whether Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley can be sentenced to life in prison without parole. That is the harshest punishment available in Michigan.

Crumbley, now 17, pleaded guilty to one count of terrorism causing death, four counts of first-degree murder and 19 other charges. In November 2021, Crumbley fatally shot four students and injured seven other people.  Testimony was presented this week at a Miller hearing which is required by law when prosecutors seek a life sentence for a minor defendant. 

Sentencing is scheduled for December. 

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Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Georgia grand jury. Eighteen allies are also facing state charges stemming from efforts to overturn Trump's 2020 electoral defeat in the state.  The 41-count indictment is the fourth criminal case that Trump is facing.

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Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Georgia grand jury. Eighteen allies are also facing state charges stemming from efforts to overturn Trump's 2020 electoral defeat in the state.  The 41-count indictment  is the fourth criminal case that Trump is facing.

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Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Georgia grand jury. Eighteen allies are also facing state charges stemming from efforts to overturn Trump's 2020 electoral defeat in the state.  The 41-count indictment  is the fourth criminal case that Trump is facing.

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Jared Bridegan's ex-wife is the third person charged in connection with his murder 18 months ago.  Jared Bridegan, 33, was fatally shot after he dropped off his twin 9-year-olds at Shanna Gardner-Fernandez's home. Bridegan was shot multiple times after he stopped to remove a tire from the road.  Bridgean’s toddler daughter was in the car. 

Gardner-Fernandez was arrested in Washington on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, solicitation to commit a capital felony, and child abuse.

Gardner's current husband, Mario Fernandez Saldana, was arrested on the same charges in March.  Henry Arthur Tenon, 62, was arrested first, and is thought to have pulled the trigger.  

Gardner-Fernandez will be extradited to Florida to face charges in this death penalty case.  

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Man shoots 8-year-old dead because she made "too much noise." Dog makes friends with home burglar. 

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The Las Vegas Police Department's DNA lab will be comparing Rex Heuermann’s DNA with DNA from the case of a murdered New Jersey mom.  Victoria Camara's results are expected in six to eight weeks. News12's Tara Rosenblum's investigation has identified four other Las Vegas cases that could be linked to the accused Long Island Serial Killer. Heuermann has had two time shares in Las Vegas. The cold cases identified involve young sex workers who were killed in similar circumstances to the Gilgo Beach victims. 

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Teacher pressures 9 year old student to send nude photos. Finger brings perp to justice 17 years after robbery. 

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Jordan DeMay was a popular, well-liked sports star at his Michigan high school. The 17-year-old took his own life just hours after someone demanded money to keep a compromising photo from being sent to his parents and friends. The extortionists, a group of men from Nigeria who have targeted more than 100 children and adults, initially contacted DeMay over a hacked social media account, posing as a teen girl who enticed Jordan into sending a nude photo. The sextortionist then flipped the script, pressuring DeMay to pay to keep the photo private. The teen sent everything he had, totaling $300. The perpetrators wanted more. Police say the entire sequence of events appeared to have taken about six hours, until deputies responded to the DeMay home just after 7:30 a.m.

The family is now hopeful Jordan will receive justice. FBI agents, with help from Nigerian law enforcement tracked down the three men behind the international sextortion ring. Samuel Ogoshi, 22, and Samson Ogoshi, 20, have now been extradited from Lagos to Michigan to face charges related to sextortion and Demay's death. Authorities are still working to extradite a third suspect, Ezekiel Robert. Samuel Ogoshi faces a minimum of 50 years behind bars, his younger brother's charges carrying a minimum of 20 years in prison. 

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Man shoots at power plants, causing hefty amount of damage. Who knew road rage had an artistic side? 

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While many questions remain unanswered, new details are emerging in the murder of mom-of-5, Rachel Morin. We are learning that Morin stopped in a tanning salon she frequented before hitting the gym with new boyfriend, Richard Tobin. Tobin reportedly dropped Morin at home before she drove herself to one of two 'Ma and Pa' trailheads. In a now deleted Facebook comment, Tobin stated that he and Morin's children began searching for her around 9 p.m. and Tobin called in a missing person's report around 11:30 p.m.

Employees at the tanning salon where Morin reportedly kept a "daily appointment" say that Morin would keep them updated on her dating life, and was still actively using multiple dating sites, despite announcing her relationship with Tobin online. Police may be looking to men Morin matched with as potential suspects. 

Police are also asking the community to submit tips on any information possibly related to the case. 5 dog walkers on the trail at the time of Morin's hike have been identified and questioned, hopefully helping investigators establish if Morin was alone, narrow down the timeframe in which the murder occurred, and find who did this to Rachel Morin. 

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Woman runs from cops, then sics aggressive dog on them. Charges pending against driver who crashes his car into the second story of a home. 

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An investigation is underway related to former priest Alex Crow. The 30-year-old and an 18-year-old girl fled to Italy were they are reportedly staying in an Airbnb with no intention of returning to the U.S.  The girl's parents have pleaded with her to return, but the girl insists she is fine. She says she and Cross have separate rooms.  

Alabama police say they are probing allegations that Crow may have groomed the teen,  while she was still in high school.  A love letter from Crow to the teen on Valentine’s Day of this year was found.  Sheriff Burch said it is possible that more female students are involved. Church officials allegedly ordered the priest not to have contact with another female student who is a friend of the 18-year-old teen.

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Toddler killed in hit and run. 11-year-old sends cops on goose chase for views.  

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Self-proclaimed 'Zombie Hunter', Bryan Patrick Miller is found guilty of kidnapping and murdering two young women. His victims, whose murders occur ten months apart from each other, are attacked while bicycling along a canal in Arizona; they are each fatally stabbed, their bodies horrifically mutilated, and each are sexually assaulted. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack weave the cultural phenomenon of the 'zombie apocalypse' into a compelling narrative about Miller, whose gruesome acts leave a long-lasting trauma on his victims and their families. Further unraveling the complex psychology behind Bryan Patrick Miller's actions, they discuss his involvement in the steampunk movement, the importance of forensic science in his eventual capture, and the crucial role forensic genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick played in identifying Miller as the murderer. They explore the depths of Bryan Patrick Miller's criminal mind and offer a comprehensive look into this unsettling case and the far-reaching implications of his actions.

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00:20 - Joseph Scott Morgan delves into the intriguing concept of the apocalypse, illuminating how this theme has penetrated various aspects of pop culture, and introduces the case of Bryan Patrick Miller, a man who self-identifies as the 'Zombie Hunter'.

02:40 - Dave Mack speaks of the cultural phenomenon known as the 'zombie apocalypse,' shedding light on how it affects people's behavior and mindset, while Joe Scott emphasizes the trauma inflicted on the victims and their loved ones by Miller's horrifying actions.

04:20 - Dave delves deeper into Miller's background, uncovering his ties to the steampunk movement, including details about the former police vehicle converted into a ‘Zombie Hunter mobile’.

08:20 - The dichotomy between Miller's bold behavior and the façade of safety projected by his public persona. 

09:31 - Joseph Scott Morgan reflects on his experiences at the American Academy of Forensic Science meeting, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary collaboration in solving complex cases and highlighting the value of pooling expertise across disciplines. 

10:20 - Drawing a stark parallel between a mountain lion attack and Miller's predatory behavior, Joe Scott shares a chilling anecdote. Dave builds on the analogy, introducing poignant details about Miller's victims and recognizing the diligent police work that eventually led to Miller's capture.

13:28 - Joe Scott and Dave delve into the gruesome specifics of Angela Brosso's murder, linking it to the infamous Black Dahlia case. 

16:20 - Discussion of the necessity of meticulous planning and discretion when committing crimes and how these elements facilitated Bryan Patrick Miller's evasion of the law, underscoring the significance of biological evidence left by Miller and outlining its crucial role in securing convictions.

19:00 - Details of the horrifying act of necrophilia committed by Miller, the damning evidence that led to his arrest, and an overview of the timeline of the crimes against Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas.

24:20 - The meticulous physical assessment conducted at the crime scene of Melanie Bernas and the manner in which forensic experts deduced the type of tool used and the depth of the wounds. 

26:30 - Dave Mack discusses Bryan Patrick Miller's criminal history, including a previous stabbing incident and his time in a juvenile correctional facility.

32:03 - The spotlight turns to Colleen Fitzpatrick, whose expertise and passion in forensic genealogy was instrumental in narrowing down the suspect, and the role of modern science in solving such complex cases. 

35:50 - The alarming possibility of more undiscovered victims given the boldness of Miller's criminal patterns.38:00 - Information about the conviction and sentencing of Bryan Patrick Miller. 

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Samantha Miller and her fiancé Aric Hutchinson spend the night celebrating their wedding.

When the newlyweds leave the reception, the golf cart in which they are riding is plowed over by a speeding car. Police say Jamie Komoroski was driving 65 mph in a 25 mph zone. Bride Samantha Miller is killed.

Komoroski admitted to police that she had been drinking that night, but refused to take a breathalyzer test. Three other people in the golf cart, including the groom are injured.

Jamie Lee Komoroski, 25, is charged with three counts of DUI with great bodily injury or death and reckless homicide. She has been in jail since the access the wreck and has now asked a Judge Michael Nettles to release her on bond.  

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Investigators looking into the shocking death of 37-year-old Rachel Morin, have been tight-lipped on how the mom of five died, the type of injuries she sustained, or whether she was fully clothed or not. 

They're also pushing back on comments made by Michael Gabriszeski, who claims that his stepdaughter, Cecilia, found the body of Rachel Morin. Gabriszeski said that Cecilia saw Morin's body first and she began hyperventilating. He says police told Cecilia to sit down, and that she did, in a big pool of blood. 

Gabriszeksi says Morin was laying on her back, fully naked, and she had brutal head trauma. It looked like her head had been smashed with a rock.

The Hartford Sheriff's Office Spokesperson said of Gabriszeski, "He has no first-hand knowledge of the crime scene."

The spokesman says  Mr. Gabriszeski was in the area to help search for the missing woman,  but "was not within eyesight of the crime scene”.

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Teen boy shoots girl dead with father's handgun. Google maps driver crashes car rather than pull over for speeding. 

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Five years after police rule Lara Prychodko's death as a tragic accident, her father is still pushing for answers.

Prychodko died after falling 27 stories down a trash chute. Nicholas Prychodko claims in a lawsuit that his son-in-law carefully planned, and used a hit-man to facilitate her death. The couple was in the middle of an acrimonious divorce at the time.   

The chief medical examiner concluded that Prychodko died from multiple blunt force injuries and was extremely intoxicated. Prychodko's father doesn't believe that explanation. He says a hitman hired by her husband was waiting for her on the 27th floor. She was strangled and the body was disposed of down the building's trash chute.   

No criminal charges have ever been filed against her husband, David Schlachet. Prychodko’s father is suing for wrongful death.   

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Woman discovers explosives in estranged husband's basement. Cops rescind warning after learning suspect provided a false name. 

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Cult Mom Lori Vallow has begun her sentence of life in prison for the death of two of her children.

She now faces extradition to Arizona, to face charges related to her late husband, Charles Vallow's killing.  Her current husband Chad Daybell is currently waiting on his trial to start. Will he place the blame on his wife?

What's ahead for Lori Vallow?

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Suspect refuses to cooperate with SWAT, sets apartment building on fire. Missing emu case solved. 

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Police say the body found along a hiking trail is missing mom Rachel Morin.

The 37-year-old was last seen heading to the Ma & Pa Trail at around 6 p.m. on Saturday evening. Her boyfriend  Richard Tobin, reported her missing when she did not return home. The body was found Sunday at 1 p.m.

Morin’s vehicle was found in the parking of the popular walking route. Her body was found by a family friend during a search. Police say currently, there are no suspects.  

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Burglar recognized by conspicuous shoes. The 'Tahoe Foot Fondler' caught with DNA. 

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Another body linked to the Long Island Serial Killer has been identified. 

The 34-year-old woman was named  Karen Vergata, a sex worker who disappeared from her Manhattan home in 1996. Two months later, her legs were found in a plastic bag at Fire Island’s Blue Point Beach, leading to her being referred to as “Fire Island Jane Doe.”

Her skull was found 15 years later and linked to the Fire Island remains via DNA analysis,  

Charges have not yet been brought in this case, as police ask for a DNA swab from Rex Heuermann. 

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Three-year-old Adam Broomhall was mercilessly beaten and burned, a victim of unimaginable cruelty at the hands of an ex-Marine—his mother’s boyfriend. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack delve into the heart-wrenching details of Adam's life and the horrific actions of Richard Fairchild, an ex-Marine turned child abuser. They provide insights into the chaotic domestic environment, the court process, and how forensic details can vividly depict a victim's experience. Additionally, they explore the psychological aspects of child abuse and the heartbreaking injuries Adam endured, leading to a discussion on Fairchild's ultimate fate.

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00:00:20 - Joseph Scott Morgan introduces the episode's tragic subject: the case of Adam Broomhall, and discusses the origin of the word tortura and its relevance to the case.

00:04:18 - Dave Mack questions Joe Scott about the court process when dealing with graphic details, providing insight into the judicial system's approach to the importance of factual accuracy in court presentations.

00:09:33 - The revelation of the negligence of the adults in Adam Broomhall and his siblings’ lives, who are consumed by alcohol and indifferent to the children's safety, and adding another layer of tragedy to the case, Charity Wade's plight is revealed.

00:11:37 - Discussion of the crucial developmental stage of a child's life, highlighting the long-term impact of neglect and abuse.

00:13:19 - Joe Scott contrasts Richard Fairchild's Marine background with his heinous actions, illustrating the stark contradiction between his past role, his present conduct, and the event that led to physical violence.

00:16:48 - Dave Mack draws from personal experience as a parent regarding bed-wetting, highlighting the everyday struggles that can trigger abuse in volatile households.

00:19:33 - Examination of the chaotic environment and the sequence of injuries in Adam's case, shedding light on the systematic nature of the abuse.

00:21:55 - Joe Scott Morgan discusses the frenulum and its relevance to child abuse cases, providing a forensic perspective on physical trauma.

00:25:03 - The challenges of determining the timeline of abuse, emphasizing the complexity of investigations in child abuse cases.

00:26:42 - Joe Scott reveals the horrific details of how Adam was struck and burned by Fairchild, a heart-rending moment that underscores the severity of the crime.

00:30:20 - A horrifying detail is revealed - the fact that Fairchild burned Adam against a wall heater, causing second-degree burns and immense pain to multiple areas of his body.

00:32:00 - Discussion of the thorough autopsy performed on Adam, revealing the extent of his injuries and highlighting the importance of forensics in understanding the true nature of the crime.

00:33:20 - Joseph Scott Morgan recounts how Fairchild threw Adam into a table, causing the final fatal blow, a chilling climax to the night of horror.

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Woman shot dead by ex-boyfriend. DUI suspect chows down on hamburger during a traffic stop. 

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After a night out with friends, Madeline Pantoja returned home, then stopped responding to texts and phone calls.

One of Pantoja’s friends and a sibling went to her apartment, but the door was locked and no one answered. Midland police were called. Officers broke in and found Pantoja’s phone, keys and her dog inside. Her car was also still in the parking lot.

Information began filtering in from neighbors who heard arguing from both inside and outside the apartment and screaming around 1 a.m. Surveillance cameras caught a pickup truck speeding away from the home.  

Pantoja's body is found, 10 days after she vanished. Ex-boyfriends Mario Juan Chacon, 24, is booked on first-degree murder charges. 

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An Alabama mom, missing for months, is found dead in Little River Canyon National Preserve.

Mary Elizabeth Isbell, who also went by Beth Wright, hadn’t been seen since October 2021. Her ex-husband reported Isbell as missing after she didn’t call their son at Christmas. A tip led police to the body and a suspect.    

Two women have been charged in this case.   

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Baby left in hot car for more than five hours. Thief goes completely ignored. 

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A frantic call to 911 is the last connection anyone has to missing mother, Mikayla Standridge.

The 25-year-old reportedly can be heard screaming for help on the call before the connection is lost. Standridge was last reportedly seen running out of a house in Concrete, Washington early in the morning. Mardi Martone, Standridge's aunt, joins Crime Stories today for more on the investigation.    

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Mother and son work together to dispose of dad. Woman tries to steal a car twice in one day!

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An Ohio mother is doused with gasoline and set on fire. 

Judy Malinowski, then 31, suffered third-degree and fourth-degree burns over 90 percent of her body. She was in a coma for seven months and underwent more than 60 surgeries. Malinowski was resuscitated seven times.

She died in 2017, but not before providing three hours of recorded testimony that would be used in court against her attacker, her boyfriend, Michael Slager.

Slager initially pleaded no contest to assault and arson charges in 2016 and was sentenced to 11 years in prison.  After Malinowski died,  he pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to life without parole.  

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Boyfriend kidnaps child, strangles her to death. Where's Willy?

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Police say the shooting of a Tennessee hand surgeon was a targeted event. 

Dr. Benjamin Mauck was shot to death in front of a nurse, in an exam room. Larry Pickens, 29, was later arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

Staff at the Campbell Clinic Orthopedics say they recognized the shooter from previous appointments.  Mauk was shot three times in the neck, chest, and upper abdomen.  

A psychological evaluation of the suspect has been ordered.   

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