Found dead from a gunshot wound at Lumber River State Park in an officially ruled suicide, Mica Miller's cause of death is strongly contested by her family, attorney, and close friends, who point to potential whispering on her 911 call, multiple tire-slashing incidents, and a documented history of coercive abuse at the hands of her husband, Pastor John Paul Miller. Nancy Grace and her expert panel break down bizarre viral footage showing John Paul Miller throwing a face-down tantrum in the grass, alongside unsettling clips of Miller smiling and playing the piano immediately after announcing his wife's death. Featuring insights from psychoanalyst Dr. Bethany Marshall, YouTube host Robbie Harvey, and Mica's former attorney Regina Ward, the conversation dives into revelations from the Netflix documentary The Pastor's Wife and questions the thoroughness of the initial death investigation.

Pastor John Paul Miller currently faces two federal felony counts of cyberstalking following allegations of extreme harassment, which include calling Mica over 50 times in a single day, tracking her movements, and placing razor blades in her car tires. As the case against him moves toward a federal trial, authorities indicate that the broader investigation remains active and open. Nancy Grace and the panel discuss how Miller's erratic behavior could impact his defense before a federal jury, and if more charges could be coming. Anyone with relevant information should reach out to federal investigators at (803) 551-4200.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

Regina Ward - (Myrtle Beach, SC) Attorney for Mica Miller; Criminal Defense Attorney / Law Firm of Regina B. Ward Dr. Bethany Marshall - (Beverly Hills, CA) Psychoanalyst. See her in hit shows Paris in Love on Peacock and The Valley, Persian Style on Bravo. You can also catch her on Netflix and Hulu. Host of new podcast, "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall," Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok: @DrBethanyMarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive Claudia King - (Durham, NC) Former Law Enforcement Officer, Domestic Violence Expert; Host of two Podcasts "No Contest" and "Strong Enough," , @realclaudiaking Dr. Jan Gorniak - Tallahassee, FL - Fmr. Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner, Board Certified Forensic Pathologist and founder of World Peace Forensic Consulting, LLC Robbie Harvey - Journalist, Host of 'The Robbie Harvey' show on Youtube. Social Media: @TheRobbieHarvey, connected producers with witnesses for the Netflix documentary Death of the Pastor's Wife Dave Mack - (AL) Investigative Reporter, Crime Stories

 

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A South Carolina judge has ordered the double-murder retrial of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh moved to Sumter County due to concerns over a tainted jury pool in Colleton County. A Florida woman spent nearly two weeks behind bars after police misapplied license plate reader camera data following a hit-and-run crash that killed three people. North Carolina authorities have used advanced forensic genealogy to identify skeletal remains found in 1977 as fifteen-year-old Maryland runaway Cindy Marcell Blizzard. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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Following Lindsay Clancy's mistrial due to a 'hopelessly deadlocked' jury, the jurors who spent 6 weeks listening to complicated testimony, and 6 days trying to reach a decision are speaking out about their experience and deliberation room frustrations. Nancy Grace and her expert panel react to shocking interviews from jurors who admit they still believe Clancy may be guilty, yet voted Clancy was not criminally responsible simply to ensure she received mental health treatment. Nancy and her team unpack this apparent jury nullification, defense attorney Kevin Reddington's public targeting of the lone holdout juror, and whether the prosecution will entertain a potential plea deal.

Nancy and her panel also dive into an emerging tragedy in Frankfort, Illinois, where 40-year-old Corie Walsh allegedly strangled her two-year-old son, Barrett, with a cord before inflicting superficial cuts on herself. Despite Walsh's defense attorney insisting any link to Clancy is baseless speculation, the panel exposes chilling parallels: Walsh spent extensive time in online Clancy chatrooms prior to the killing, labeled her toddler the "Antichrist," and executed the attack while her husband was out of town.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

Franz Borghardt - (Baton Rouge, LA) Criminal Defense Attorney, Founder of Borghardt Law Firm, Former Prosecutor, Instagram and Facebook: @BorghardtLawFirm Dr. Bethany Marshall - (Beverly Hills, CA) Psychoanalyst. See her in hit shows "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo.  You can also catch her on Netflix and Hulu as well. Host of new podcast, "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall," Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok: @DrBethanyMarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive Joseph Scott Morgan - (AL) Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Social Media: @JoScottForensic Dave Mack - (AL) Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Three jurors break their silence after a holdout juror leads to a mistrial in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial in Massachusetts. An eight-year-old Indiana girl is hailed a hero after rescuing her young friends from a horrific, fatal head-on collision. Florida authorities solve the 1973 cold-case double murder of two teenage sisters using advanced genetic genealogy. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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Following a deadlocked jury and a declared mistrial in the high-profile trial of Lindsay Clancy, Nancy Grace and her expert panel dive into the fiery fallout surrounding the case. Clancy faced murder charges after strangling her three young children, Cora, Dawson, and Callan, with elastic exercise cords inside their home before attempting suicide. While Clancy's defense argued she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis and command hallucinations, prosecutors presented detailed evidence of premeditation, including timed route searches and orchestrated errands to keep her husband away. Nancy Grace and her panel analyze the controversial trial aftermath, including defense attorney Kevin Reddington’s public attacks on a single holdout juror, his call for a presidential pardon, and the Commonwealth's anticipated push for a retrial.

 A shocking copycat case in Frankfort, Illinois, has also sparked fear of a dangerous ripple effect from the trial's coverage. 40-year-old Corie Walsh, who was heavily active in online Clancy chat rooms, allegedly hanged her two-year-old son, Barrett, while similarly claiming a sudden "psychotic break". Psychoanalyst Dr. Bethany Marshall, forensic investigator Joseph Scott Morgan, and defense attorney Mark Astor join Nancy to debate the weaponization of mental health claims in criminal trials, examine disturbing social media trends surrounding postpartum intrusive thoughts, and break down the grim forensic realities connecting both tragic cases.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

Mark Astor - (Boca Raton, FL) Criminal Defense Attorney at Astor Simovitch Law. Host of the podcast 'The Journey by Mark Astor,' Website: 

Dr. Bethany Marshall - (Beverly Hills, CA) Psychoanalyst. See her in hit shows "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo.  You can also catch her on Netflix and Hulu as well. Host of new podcast, "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall," Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok: @DrBethanyMarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive

Joseph Scott Morgan - (AL) Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic, 

Shannon Hill - (NYC) Host, Shannon Hill News on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube

Dave Mack - (AL) Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Since Nolan Wells' mysterious July 4th disappearance, theories are swirling about what could have happened to the 18-year-old student athlete. With official Jackson County records showing zero accidental drownings off Horn Island in six years, Nancy Grace questions the probability of claims that Nolan simply swam away from the crowds of boats or fell asleep in calm water. Featuring physical oceanographer Dr. Steven DeMarco, Nancy and her panel analyze weather conditions, tides, and water movement from that day, casting serious doubt on the initial riptide narrative. Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan also breaks down the body's condition and the perplexing location where Nolan was ultimately discovered two days after disappearing.

Now over nine weeks into the investigation, the case remains stalled amid a troubling lack of new details and total radio silence from authorities. Nancy Grace and her expert panel tackle growing frustrations over unexamined key evidence including Nolan's phone, which returned from the island without him and reportedly shows minimal activity, as well as delayed toxicology reports that leave critical questions unanswered. Anyone with information on the death of Nolan Wells is urged to contact the Jackson County Sheriff's department at (228) 769-3063. A $125,000 reward is being offered for details leading to the truth.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

Greg J. Morse - (Palm Beach County, FL) - Morse Legal; current CJA counsel (Southern District of Florida); Former West Palm Beach Public Defender’s Office; Author: “The Untested” found on Amazon; website:  Dr. Steven DiMarco - (College Station, TX) Professor of Oceanography, Texas A&M.  Director of the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group at Texas A&M University. Physical Oceanographer making measurements in the ocean for 33 years, many of them in the Gulf. Instagram: @tamugerg/ @tamuoceanography Joseph Scott Morgan - (AL) Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Social Media: @JoScottForensic Dave Mack - (AL) Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Defense attorneys in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial signal openness to a plea deal following a mistrial declaration, as her husband's legal team warns online conspiracy theorists of legal action. In Ohio, an armed suspect carrying a taser and two handguns is arrested after lunging toward gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton at a crowded fair. In Nashville, an overnight worker inside a Sam's Club chip aisle is killed when a stray bullet fired during an argument outside a nearby lounge pierces a metal wall. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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In Saratoga Springs, Utah, a 17-year-old girl returns home to find her mother, Jessica Lyman, and her 8-year-old brother, Eli Painter, shot in the head. While young Eli is pronounced dead at the scene, Jessica succumbs to her injuries three days later. A lengthy investigation leads to the arrest of Jessica's 16-year-old son, who currently faces murder charges in juvenile court in connection with the double shooting. Although the teen boy claimed he slept through the attack and subsequent emergency response, authorities uncovered a trail of disturbing evidence. Nancy Grace and her panel of experts break down what investigators found: hostile texts from the teen to his mother, gunshot residue on the clothes he wore that morning, and indoor home surveillance audio capturing three gunshots just minutes after a fierce argument between the mother and son.

Joining Nancy Grace Today: 

Skye Lazaro - (Salt Lake City, UT) Criminal defense attorney at Ray, Quinney & Nebeker, Facebook: SkyeBeth, Instagram: SkyeBeth1
Dr. Bethany Marshall - (Beverly Hills, CA) Psychoanalyst. See her in hit shows "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo.  You can also catch her on Netflix and Hulu as well. Host of new podcast, "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall," Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive David Sarni - (Brooklyn, NY) Former NYPD Detective, 27 years at NYPD, Adjunct Professor John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Instagram: dsonthemedia, TikTok: DS08296, Facebook: David Sarni Jeff Gentry - (Fresno, CA) Forensics-Certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst, Senior Crime Scene Analyst and Death investigator, Former Toxicology Lab Analyst, Author: "Forensic Science: Applications to Death and Crime Scene Investigations" ; TikTok: @jeffreygentryBPA, FB: Jeff Gentry Bloodstain Pattern Analyst Vanessa Walsh - (Denver, CO) Host of the podcast, Unmasked True Crime. Facebook and YouTube: UnmaskedTrueCrime, X: CrimeUnmasked Dave Mack (AL) - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

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Florida officials are seeking the death penalty for a truck driver and her fiancé accused of locking four young children inside a tractor-trailer cab for over six years while subjecting them to severe abuse. A St. Louis fast-food employee faces multiple felony charges after allegedly opening fire on a departing vehicle following an argument and shooting a 14-year-old girl in the leg. In Miami, police say a restaurant manager stabbed his visiting mother to death inside his 47th-floor high-rise apartment. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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Ghislaine Maxwell's latest bid to overturn her sex trafficking conviction has been rejected, leaving her 20-year prison sentence in place. The judge called her claims a "complete miscarriage of justice" based on speculation and falsehoods.  Maxwell argued that newly released Justice Department files proved her innocence, but the judge ruled that those documents actually incriminated her further. Legal experts state she has virtually run out of standard legal avenues to challenge her 2002 conviction, leaving her future dependent on the potential for a presidential clemency.

Maxwell was transferred from a facility in Tallahassee, Florida, to the minimum-security Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Bryan, Texas.

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Authorities in Illinois investigate a domestic homicide after a two-year-old boy dies and his mother is hospitalized with self-inflicted injuries. The Ohio Supreme Court rejects the final state appeal for Mackenzie Shirilla after a leap-year filing error kept her fifteen-years-to-life murder conviction intact. A Pennsylvania man faces extensive felony charges after allegedly holding his ex-girlfriend, her child, and her grandmother hostage for three days in a terrifying ordeal. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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On June 19, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA, a park ranger notices a black BMW parked in a restricted area near Independence Mall. Hearing a woman inside the car say, "you're going to hurt me",  the Park Ranger decides to check things out. The driver is identified as Eugene Horsch. The female passenger produced identification bearing the name of Blair Tonzelli. Tonzelli had been reported missing in February 2023 BUT she had not been heard or seen since August 2022. The photo on the ID was the passenger's photo, NOT Tonzelli. Investigators determine the ID is fake. The woman tells investigators that Eugene Horsch gave her the ID. The woman tells investigators she needed the ID because she had outstanding warrants. This is how the "Philly House of Horrors" case began. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss what has been discovered thus far and explain the 55-gallon drums, dissolving chemicals, and pipes tied into the local underground sewer system. They will also investigate what has been found in the form of forensic evidence that might help explain a number of "missing person" cases over the last 20 years.

Highlights:

00:01.639   Serial Homicides and True Crime Fascination
01:30.280   The House of Horrors in Philly
06:08.300   A Routine Traffic Stop Turns Deadly
07:18.050   The Discovery at 417 West Chew Avenue
33:09.730   A Dark Legacy and Suspicious Findings
37:03.820   The Shocking Discovery of Missing Women
42:44.450   The Challenges of Forensic Investigation
45:00.460   The Extensive Search and DNA Concerns
46:14.810   Uncovering the Names and Urns
47:56.070   The Mystery of the Cremains
51:45.420   Closing Thoughts on a Complex Case

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Trial proceedings for Fraser Bohm, accused of killing four Pepperdine sorority sisters on Malibu’s Pacific Coast Highway, are delayed following explosive claims that a nitrous oxide canister was found inside his vehicle. No Virginia elementary school children harmed after a nineteen-year-old gunman opens fire near the library, injuring a staff member. A New Mexico man is in police custody after allegedly shooting his cousin in the back during a argument over whose green chile enchiladas were spicier. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk speaks out on the decision sending accused killer Tyler Robinson before a jury. She say the  judge’s decision marks “an important step” for her grieving family. The judge also ruled prosecutors can seek the death penalty at trial.  23-year-old Robinson has pleaded not guilty.   

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The official cause of death for Hayden Panettiere is still pending as local and federal authorities continue to investigate.  The initial autopsy showed no signs of physical trauma and officials are waiting on toxicology reports. Pills and Narcan were found near her body, leading to supposition that Hayden died of a drug overdose. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has joined the investigation. Hayden's California home was search after her death. 

On/off boyfriend Brian Hickerson, who was present when Hayden was found, released a statement through his attorney asking the public to allow the investigation to proceed without premature conclusions.

 

JOINING NANCY GRACE TODAY:

Randy Kessler  - Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, Author: "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future", www.KSFamilyLaw.com, Instagram: @rkessler23, Twitter: @GADivorce  Dr. Cheryl Arutt  -  Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist specializing in Trauma Recovery, PTSD and EMDR,  website: askdrcheryl.com,  website: CreativeEMDR.com , IG: @askdrcheryl  Robert Crispin  - Private Investigator “Crispin Special Investigations”, Former Federal Task Force Officer for the United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division. Former Homicide Detective and Crimes against children investigator, Former SWAT officer. CrispinInvestigations.com, Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations Inc.  Dr. Kendall Crowns  - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)  Vanessa Walsh  - Host of the podcast, Unmasked True Crime. Facebook and YouTube: UnmaskedTrueCrime, X: CrimeUnmasked  Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial after spending parts of more than seven days deliberating.  The presiding judge formally declared a mistrial. He relayed the details of a note from the jury which stated, “With a heavy heart, we report we are unable to come to a unanimous decision. We will not be able to.”   Soon after, at the request of Clancy’s defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, Sullivan gave the defense an hour to pursued an emergency stay from the Supreme Judicial Court. The  emergency request was denied.  

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Pennsylvania Police Corporal Sean Farrell faces voluntary manslaughter charges after fatally shooting 22-year-old unarmed college student Glenwood 'Bubba' Pysher IV on a home's back patio. In South Carolina, parents John and Geordyn Hayes were arrested after their nonverbal autistic 5-year-old daughter Saylor was found drowned following the intentional removal of her tracking transponder. In Texas, 63-year-old Ronny Medford has been indicted for murder after his 84-year-old father was found dead inside a burn barrel on his property. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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After six days of deliberating, the Lindsay Clancy jury remains deadlocked.   After lunch on Thursday, the jury submitted a question,  but the judge did not read it aloud. He did reiterate the legal definition of reasonable doubt, sending jurors back to deliberate.

Defense attorney Kevin Reddington told the court one juror “refuses to listen to the law” and moved to remove that juror. Judge  William  Sullivan declined.  

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A Utah judge has ruled that 23-year-old Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the fatal rooftop shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton rejects defamation threats as federal authorities prosecute four out-of-state individuals for making violent threats during the investigation into Nolan Wells' mysterious death. In Pennsylvania, 29-year-old Jakob Korber faces criminal homicide charges after home security camera footage caught him surrendering to police following the brutal beating death of his mother. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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Singer D4vd has new representation in court, now being represented by a public defender. Prosecutors claim D4vd had a financial motive to murder Celeste Rivas.  David Anthony Burke has been declared broke despite earning millions from his music career.  Attorneys for Celeste's family disputes indigent clams says D4vd has 3 companies under his name. 

There are accusations that he may have transferred assets or hidden money through corporations and his mother or manager. Public records also show his father selling property and taking out loans during the legal fallout. 

Joining Nancy Grace Tonight:

Randolph Rice -  Former Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law, website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd Dr. Janie Lacy - Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of "How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness", Host of "Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy” Podcast on YouTube, janielacy.com, Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy   Steve Fischer  - TN/CA - Missing Persons Private Investigator, Search & Rescue Specialist, Owner of Search Investigations, www.searchinvestigations.org, Twitter: @SF_Investigates  Joseph Scott Morgan  -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic  Marissa Rayes -  Podcast Host, The Light True Crime, socials: Tiktok: @TheLightTrueCrimeYouTube: @TheLightTrueCrime   Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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A random and horrific knife attack in Times Square leaves a 32-year-old attorney dead and another bystander wounded before NYPD officers fatally shoot the attacker. Nearly three decades after the drive-by shooting death of rap icon Tupac Shakur, a Nevada jury finds Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of first-degree murder. A North Carolina teenager faces murder charges for allegedly aiding a deadly California mosque attack by broadcasting the gunmen's livestream and spreading their white-supremacist manifesto. Sydney Silvagni. 

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Ghislaine Maxwell's most recent bid to overturn her 2021 sex‑trafficking conviction and 20‑year sentence, has been denied. The only path to freedom no is a presidential pardon.     

Maxwell is serving her sentence at Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Bryan, Texas. She was moved to the minimum‑security facility last year. Several "scandals" have followed Jeffrey Epstein's closest confidante, claims that she is not eligible to be at Camp Bryan, claims that she is getting special treatment, including claims she has unlimited access to toilet paper. That is uncommon behind bars. 

There is also the reported secret thumb drive Maxwell sent to the DOJ. Are there names of men connected to the Epstein scandal on it or just motions in a bid for release?  

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

Haley Robson - Jeffrey Epstein Survivor;  involved with  'The Survivors. Inc'  which supports survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking  Neama Rahmani  - Former federal prosecutor turned trial attorney, President of West Coast Trial Lawyers, Author: “Harvard to Hashtag”, WestCoastTrialLawyers.com, INSTAGRAM: @Neamarahmani, TWITTER: @NeamaRahmani   Dr. Chloe Carmichael - Clinical Psychologist, Author: ‘Nervous Energy: Harness The Power of Your Anxiety”, Twitter: @DrChloe, drchloe.com   Dani Pinter -  Chief Legal Officer, National Center on Sexual Exploitation, website: endsexualexploitation.org  Sydney Sumner - Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’ Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Singer D4vd has fired his high-profile legal team and pleaded not guilty during his Los Angeles arraignment for the gruesome murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. In Oklahoma, extraction facility owner Ryan Bassham faces first-degree murder charges following a massive, illegal THC lab explosion that killed two workers and damaged over twenty neighboring businesses. An 81-year-old California mother who had both of her legs amputated after an alleged impaired driver plowed into a sidewalk dining area is maintaining a positive outlook as her recovery continues. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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We are in verdict watch in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse accused of strangling her three young children: Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and eight-month-old Callan. Clancy wrapped exercise bands around the children's necks in their home's basement before slitting her wrists and jumping from a second-story window. 

Joining Nancy Grace:

Alice LaCour  -  former federal prosecutor, Co-host, "The Prosecutors Podcast," and "Legal Briefs Podcast," www.prosecutorspodcast.com, partner at Hilgers PLLC, socials: @prosecutorpod Dr. Cheryl Arutt  -  Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist specializing in Trauma Recovery, PTSD and EMDR,  website: askdrcheryl.com,  website: CreativeEMDR.com , IG: @askdrcheryl Jeff Gentry -  Certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst, Senior Crime Scene Analyst and Death investigator, Former Toxicology Lab Analyst, Author: "Forensic Science: Applications to Death and Crime Scene Investigations" ; TikTok: @jeffreygentryBPA, FB: Jeff Gentry Bloodstain Pattern Analyst   Website: Evidenceoverassumption.com  Shannon Hill - Host, Shannon Hill News on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Former pastor John-Paul "JP" Miller is awaiting a federal trial on cyberstalking and lying charges. Public scrutiny again focused on the suicide death of Mica Miller after the release of a three-part Netflix documentary.  Miller has pleaded not guilty to charges.  Authorities have not charged Miller criminally in connection Mica's death.   

 

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Regina Ward  - Attorney for Mica Miller; Criminal Defense Attorney,  Law Firm of Regina B. Ward,  website: attorneyreginaward.com  Eric Faddis - Founder of The Law Offices of Eric Faddis,   former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense and civil litigation attorney,  website: EricFaddisLaw.com  Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter  -  Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychological evaluations and risk assessments for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addition,” and “Aftershock: How Past Event Shake Up Your Life Today”, and Producer of “Utter Nonsense,” a documentary of exploration of addition and severe mental illness, available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video, website:drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter  Dotti Owens  -  Former Medical Examiner - Coroner for Ada County in Idaho - Founder of Dotti Owens Consulting   Jennifer Wood - Director of research at FITSNews.com in South Carolina, Twitter: @IndyJenn_  Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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A standoff in Nashville ends in a fatal police shooting after a sword-wielding man holds a woman hostage inside a car. Bryan Kohberger’s new attorney files motions to disqualify the judge and move his post-conviction proceedings back to Latah County. A South Carolina judge denies bond for a woman accused of stabbing her Lyft driver eleven times during an alleged mental health crisis. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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Courtney Clenney pleads guilty to manslaughter and receives a six-year prison sentence for the 2022 fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli.  She was originally charged with second-degree murder and faced up to life in prison. Clenney argued she acted in self-defense because of an abusive relationship.

The judge sentenced her to six years in state prison, followed by five years of reporting probation. Because she spent four years in jail awaiting trial, that time counts toward her sentence. She has about two years left to serve and could be released even sooner with good behavior.

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Sheryl McCollum is joined by human trafficking survivor and advocate Tina Dixon, who ran away as a young teenager before being trafficked through the Dixie Mafia’s network of brothels and organized prostitution across the South. Together, they discuss the grooming, manipulation, violence, and addiction traffickers use to control their victims and how organized trafficking operations adapt to changing technology as recruitment expands through social media and other online platforms. Tina also explains what finally helped her break free after decades of exploitation and why she has made it her mission to help others escape trafficking and rebuild their lives.

Highlights:

(0:00) Sheryl explains the Dixie Mafia’s ties to human trafficking and the importance of understanding victimology in investigations

(2:00) Why investigators distinguish between different forms of commercial sexual exploitation and how those differences shape an investigation

(3:45) Tina runs away at 14, arrives on Bourbon Street, and becomes involved with an outlaw motorcycle club

(8:30) The differences between a “Cassanova pimp” and a “gorilla pimp” and how traffickers use manipulation before violence

(10:15) Inside Louisiana's prostitution “circuit” of roadside bars, gambling rooms, and brothels hidden throughout the bayous

(11:45) How traffickers groom children online using social media, emotional manipulation, and false promises

(15:00) Childhood abuse, addiction, and the vulnerabilities traffickers intentionally exploit

(17:15) Inside a rural brothel: how victims are trained, controlled, and punished

(23:15) Why traffickers profit while victims are left with addiction, trauma, and nothing to show for years of exploitation

(24:15) How online predators continue using the same grooming tactics to recruit children today

(26:45) The confrontation that led to Tina being shot twice

(30:00) Why Destiny House, Hookers for Jesus, and EMDR finally succeeded after 17 rehab attempts

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Tina Dixon is the founder and executive director of Queens Arise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping survivors of human trafficking build independent futures through education, career training, mentorship, and long-term recovery support. After surviving decades of trafficking herself, Tina now helps survivors create lasting stability while advocating for survivor-led solutions.

Learn more about Tina and sign up for updates on her upcoming memoir, Going to the Country: https://queensarise.org/tina-dixon/

Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing.

Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023.

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Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, is available now wherever books are sold.

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A Florida jury has convicted Mario Fernandez Saldana of first-degree murder and solicitation in the 2022 ambush slaying of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan. In Texas, former high school teacher Holly Adams was arrested following a year-long investigation into allegations of inappropriate relationships with students. Meanwhile, a reckless Florida driver fleeing a traffic stop slammed head-on into a school bus carrying 19 children before deputies apprehended him on foot. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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The United Cajun Navy has been instrumental in the investigation into 18‑year‑old Nolan Wells' death.  Nolan went missing July 4, after a boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. He was found  dead two days later. Nancy speaks with Josh Gill,  United Cajun Navy Incident Commander. He was involved in the search for Nolan from the very beginning, and had early contact with Nolan's mom. He details that contact for Nancy, including accompanying her for a meeting with the coroner.  

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Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial in the stabbing death of  Austin Metcalf,17,  has been denied.   Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison after a jury rejected his self-defense claim.  

In the motion for a new trial, Anthony's defense team claimed  the trial was unfair due to:

Restrictions on public access to proceedings, citing security concerns, a  “gentleman’s agreement” between prosecutors and defense to suppress potentially damaging character evidence about both Anthony and Metcalf, claims Anthony was coerced into waiving his right to testify because of the agreement, alleged jury instructions that self-defense did not apply if Anthony provoked the altercation.  

New allegations and evidence put before the court as prosecutors revealed that Anthony’s ex-girlfriend reported him to school for stalking and sent texts saying he was “lowkey on the verge” and wanted to “stab someone” and “lick the blood off the blade.”   Defense attorneys presented school and phone records showing Metcalf spray-painted racial slurs and phrases like “KKK” and “Heil Hitler.”  

 The Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas will review the denial.  Anthony’s attorneys,  say they will continue the appeal and pursue all legal remedies.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

Jeff Metcalf (TX) - Austin Metcalf's Father and founder of 'Austin Metcalf Foundation' - Non-profit will focus on emotional regulation and conflict resolution.  Website: https://austinmetcalffoundation.org  Dr. Bruce C. Carter - Director, Austin Metcalf Foundation  Renee Rockwell - Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Renee.Rockwell Philip Dubé - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy Dave Mack - Crime Online investigative reporter

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The investigation into Nolan Wells' death continues. Today, a local resident and frequent visitor to Horn Island joins Nancy Grace and her panel today to explain what he saw that day.

Joining Nancy Grace:

Philip Dubé  - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy   Ben Dobrin   -  Emergency Response Diving Instructor and Instructor Trainer, Police Diver,  Emergency Services Diver  Jeff Gentry  -  Certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst, Senior Crime Scene Analyst and Death investigator, Former Toxicology Lab Analyst, Author: "Forensic Science: Applications to Death and Crime Scene Investigations" ; TikTok: @jeffreygentryBPA, FB: Jeff Gentry Bloodstain Pattern Analyst , website: Evidenceoverassumption.com   Johnny Hewett - was at Horn Island that day on July 4th.  Dr. Jan Gorniak -  - Fmr. Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner, Board Certified Forensic Pathologist and founder of: World Peace Forensic Consulting, LLC EMAIL: [email protected]   Brett Talley - Co-host, "The Prosecutors Podcast", www.prosecutorspodcast.com, former prosecutor, socials: @prosecutorpodFormer Prosecutor  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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A Massachusetts jury begins deliberations in the murder trial of former nurse Lindsay Clancy, accused of strangling her three children amid defense claims of postpartum psychosis. In Pennsylvania, college baseball player Glenwood "Bubba" Pysher IV is fatally shot by police after accidentally knocking on the wrong home's door following a night out. In Utah, a 17-year-old is arrested and charged with double murder 17 months after his mother and young half-brother were found shot in their home. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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Hayden Panettiere’s West Hollywood home raided by more than six federal agents this week.  Agents entering Panettiere's building were seen by a witness. We now know that entry was supported by a warrant to search the premises.

Panettiere, 36, was found in a Greenville  Airbnb  where she had traveled with on-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson.  

JOINING NANCY GRACE TODAY:

Renee Rockwell - Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Renee.Rockwell  Dr. Bethany Marshall  -  Psychoanalyst,   Host : "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall," Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive  Jeff Gentry - Certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst, Senior Crime Scene Analyst and Death investigator, Former Toxicology Lab Analyst, Author: "Forensic Science: Applications to Death and Crime Scene Investigations" ; TikTok: @jeffreygentryBPA, FB: Jeff Gentry Bloodstain Pattern Analyst ,  website: Evidenceoverassumption.com  
Eileen Reslen  - Senior Showbiz Exclusives Reporter for the Daily Mail, TikTok: @eileenreslen, Insta: eileenreslen, X: eileenreslen  
Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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A 22-year-old man accused of donning a Chucky Halloween mask to terrorize pedestrians and threaten a woman in Philadelphia has been captured in Las Vegas following a multi-state flight. In Montana, a devastating mass shooting leaves eight family members dead—including four young children—after a gunman opened fire during a family dinner before taking his own life. A California married couple has been extradited from Mexico after an eight-month investigation into the fatal beating of the wife's secret boyfriend. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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A New York City mother survives a violent slash-and-stab attack on an Arizona hiking trail when her desperate screams alert a nearby resident to open her door. A Milwaukee teenager faces up to 65 years in prison after allegedly shooting a mother of two dead following a road rage argument she blamed on a bad day. A former television news anchor in Kansas pleads guilty to the Halloween murder of her elderly mother after suffering severe mental health delusions. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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As Hayden Panttierre's death investigation continue, the focus falls on her romance with boyfriend Brian Hickerson. Hickerson admitted in an interview that he had battered Hayden in the past. Neighbors have come forward saying they heard crying and screaming in the time for her death, some saything they had called 911 multiple times. 

Hayden's mom said that Hickerson had pawned some of Hayden's property including a vingtage guitar 

 

JOINING NANCY GRACE TODAY:

Derek Smith - Criminal Defense Attorney, website: dwsmithlegal.com  Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst,  Author: "Deal Breaker," features on the hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo.  Host of a new podcast "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall, " Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive Rob Shuter  -  Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast,  robshuter.substack.com, former publicist of Sean Combs, Author: "The 4 Word Answer", IG: @naughtygossip  Dr. William Morrone -  Medical Examiner, Toxicologist, Pathologist, opioid treatment expert, Author: “American Narcan”  Dylan Novak - Youth Pastor at Henard's Chapel Baptist Church, Founder of Celebrity Evangelist Ministries, "Green Room Gospel" Podcast--coming this Fall, Facebook:@celebrityevangelist, www.celebrityevangelist.org Eileen Reslen - Senior Showbiz Exclusives Reporter for the Daily Mail, TikTok: @eileenreslen, instagram:eileenreslen,X:eileenreslen   Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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The husband of murdered New Jersey psychotherapist Brooke Hanlon is addressing rumors surrounding her death after breaking his silence nearly three months later. In Missouri, a former assistant fire chief faces second-degree murder charges after a hidden cellphone video exposed his lie that his wife committed suicide. A North Carolina mother has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the horrific 2015 child abuse death of her two-year-old daughter. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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Eugene Horsch's arrest after a traffic stop leads to an extensive investigation into missing women.  When he was taken into custody, police found him with fake Drug Enforcement Administration credentials, a switchblade, and two firearms with altered serial numbers.  His passenger was carrying a fake ID with the name of a missing woman, Blair Tonzelli. that is what lead the searches of his home.

 Police and federal agents have recovered:

Over 600,000 images and 70,000 videos thought  that appear to show the bodies of two missing women — Maribel Fresses (last seen 2018) and Gabrielle Amarando (missing since 2012) 

Five urns believed to contain cremated remains, a home lab in the basement, and containers of unknown oily substances  

120 pieces of ballistic evidence, marijuana growing materials, and other suspicious items  

Authorities have not recovered the women’s bodies, but the medical examiner has stated that if the images and evidence are authentic, the women are deceased 

Horsch has been charged with:

Firearms offenses

False federal credentials

Possession and possession with intent to deliver drugs

He is not charged with the women's disappearances.   

 

JOINING NANCY GRACE:

Greg J. Morse  -  Greg Morse of Morse Legal; current CJA counsel (Southern District of Florida); Former West Palm Beach Public Defender’s Office; Author: “The Untested” found on Amazon; website: morselegal.com Dr. Bethany Marshall  -  Psychoanalyst,  Author: "Deal Breaker, "  featured on"Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo.   Host of a new podcast "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall" Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive Brian Fitzgibbons -  Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, Leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, former Marine and Iraq war veteran Heather Adams  - True Crime Content Creator, Author: "When Love Kills"-- A collection of true crime cases coming out in 2027, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @Idetectiveauthor Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories

 

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Former University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling enters a guilty plea after her newborn infant was discovered deceased in a trash bag inside a closet. In Pennsylvania, an incoming college soccer player is brutally stabbed to death by her boyfriend, whose mother allegedly helped clean the crime scene and conceal evidence. A Colorado husband faces first-degree murder charges after claiming his wife committed suicide, as investigators uncover defensive fingernail wounds and an undisclosed extramarital affair. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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Billy Schmidt, a 22-year-old Penn State student, ambushed as he headed home from a local bar after watching the NBA finals. Two individuals allegedly stole his phone, Surveillance footage shows Schmidt confronting the men, saying, “Give me back my phone.”  One of the men shot him in the chest, killing him.  

The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Durfor Street, just steps from Schmidt’s home. Witnesses and video footage indicate that Schmidt pursued the suspects after the theft. One suspect threw the phone, while another turned and fired the fatal shot. Schmidt was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center but was pronounced dead shortly after.   

Authorities recovered the phone and a single spent shell casing from the scene. Surveillance footage from neighbors has been collected to help identify the suspects. 

Now, 19-year-old Kadafi Fleming and his 16-year-old brother, Azubayer have been arrested.  Colorado weeks ago.  

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

Anna Schmidt - Sister   Bill Schmidt - Father Matt Mangino  - Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County), Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States" Dr. Geri Lynn Utter  -  Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychological evaluations and risk assessments for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addiction,”  “Aftershock: How Past Events Shake Up Your Life Today,” Producer of “Utter Nonsense,” a documentary of exploration of addiction and severe mental illness, available on Apple TV and Prime Video, website:drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter  Joseph Giacalone - NY/PA - fmr. NYPD Sergeant SDS, Author: “The Cold Case Handbook,”  “The Criminal Investigative Function: A Guide for New Investigators 4th Edition” Podcast host of "True Crime with the Sarge", YouTube: Joseph Giacalone, Twitter: @JoeGiacalone,www.josephGiacalone.com  Thomas Coyne   - Medical Examiner, University of Florida,  District Eight Medical Examiner, State of Florida, toxicologist, forensic pathologist and neuropathologist  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Retired Pastor John Bridges has been married 5 times. His first four wives all died, and police are now investigating the deaths of his first two wives, Joyce Bridges and Astrid Bridges, who died 21 years apart. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the cases and how after decades, these two deaths, that were originally ruled "accidental", are now ruled "homicides".

Highlights

00:01.360  Everybody's Got a Story

00:33.800  The Five-Times Married Pastor

02:06.400  The Exhumation Process

04:57.560  Mabel's Mysterious Death in 1972

12:27.400  Astrid's Fatal Fall in 1993

13:35.640  Reopening the Cases After 20 Years

25:12.840  The Role of Water in Forensic Analysis

32:45.840  Investigating Husbands with Multiple Wives

44:25.640  Closing Thoughts and Call for Information

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Authorities in Minneapolis are investigating a baffling series of unexplained deaths after multiple bodies were discovered along local waterways and shorelines within days of each other. In Massachusetts, a multi-agency manhunt is underway for an award-winning first responder advocate sought for questioning following the death of her police officer husband. Meanwhile, a South Florida woman accused of posing as a bank representative to scam an elderly resident allegedly smuggled thousands of dollars in cash inside her body while being processed at jail. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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Are wedding bells are ringing for family annihilator Chris Watts? Lizzie Henderson,
39, is reportedly waiting for approval of her application to marry Watts within the
walls of the Dodge Correctional Institution, but according to family members, she’s
already embodying the role of Watts’ wife. She’s sporting a wedding ring and
initiating the process of changing her last name. Last year, the realtor moved with
her elderly mother from Cleveland to Waupun to be closer to Watts.  Other jail visitors claim the couple takes advantage of all 10 seconds they are
allowed to embrace at the end of visits. 

Joining Nancy Grace today

Franz  Borghardt  - Criminal Defense Attorney, Founder of Borghardt Law Firm, Former Prosecutor, website: www.borghardtlawfirm.com, Insta/FB: BorghardtLawFirm Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter - Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychological evaluations and risk assessments for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addition,” and “Aftershock: How Past Event Shake Up Your Life Today”, and Producer of “Utter Nonsense,” a documentary of exploration of addition and severe mental illness, available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video, website: drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter Cheryln Cadle  - Author of "The Murders of Christopher Watts” and “The Many Faces of Christopher Watts: A 5-year Update”, website: www.cherylncadle.com,  Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)  Ruth Bashinsky -  Investigative and Crime Reporter Daily Mail  Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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It's been 73 days since Brooke Hanlon was found murdered in the master bedroom of her home. No suspect has been named, nor has an arrest been made. 

Brooke, a 35-year-old psychotherapist and mother, found stabbed to death inside her New Jersey  home.  Her death has been ruled a homicide, caused by multiple sharp force injuries 

Husband James 'Conor' Hanlon calls 911 around 4:30 PM after finding his wife bloddied and unconscious on the second floor of the home. He described a major laceration to her chest area to the operator saying "there's blood everywhere". No suspects have been publicly named. 

TIPLINE: Chester Police at 908-879-5100Crimestoppers at 973-267-2255.  $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest

 

Joining Nancy Grace:

Mark Astor - Criminal Defense Attorney at Astor Simovitch Law,  Host: 'The Journey by Mark Astor,' Website: mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com  Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst,  Author: "Deal Breaker," featured on "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo.   Host: "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall"  Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive Carl DeFazio  -  PI at 'Carl DeFazio Private Investigations' in New Jersey, Author: "Let Me Handle This: A Private Investigator's Story"   Lisa J. Miller - Former Detective, Former Chief Investigator, Senior Executive Colorado AGs Office. X: @LisaJMillerCO  Dr. Kendall Crowns -  Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)  Vanessa Walsh - Host of the podcast, Unmasked True Crime. Facebook and YouTube: UnmaskedTrueCrime, X: CrimeUnmasked  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Philadelphia police have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect accused of wearing a horror mask and terrorizing Center City pedestrians. In South Florida, a mother faces severe felony charges after allegedly setting a kitchen fire and pouring hot candle wax on her young daughters. Meanwhile, California cold case investigators have utilized forensic genetic genealogy to identify the fifty-year-old desert remains of a teenager missing since 1973. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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Is there a mysterious witness coming forward online to what happened to Nolan Wells, or is it just malicious trolls?  New social postings seen to threaten to out someone as having a fight with Nolan on Horn Island. Shortly after that post, someone else claimed to have been hacked and that posting under her name were not real. What's the truth about Nolan Wells? 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

Brandon Tatum - Former Police Officer with the Tucson Police Dept., Host of "The Officer Tatum" on Youtube,   @TheOfficerTatum  X: TheOfficerTatum  Insta: theofficertatum Philip Dubé - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy  Ben Dobrin -  Emergency Response Diving Instructor and Instructor Trainer, Police Diver,  Emergency Services Diver 
Jeff Schettler  -  Former police K9 handler, Author of 5 books:  "Two Weeks to Operational Tracking" "Red Dog Rising, K9 Trailing" "The Straightest Path" "Tactical Tracker Teams" "The Tao of Trailing,"www.GAK9.com, www.TTTK9.com,  https://www.facebook.com/georgiak9  Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic     Susan Hendricks  - Investigative Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi", IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks  Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories

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A Massachusetts judge rules that a former psychiatric hospital worker who posted a viral TikTok will not be permitted to testify at Lindsay Clancy's trial. A California chiropractor receives a six-year prison sentence following his conviction for sexually abusing patients during treatment sessions. Minnesota authorities investigate a horrific murder-suicide at a daycare facility that left a mother, child, and the suspect's mother dead. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

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Actress and singer Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive at a home in Greenville, South Carolina, around 1:50 p.m. . Emergency personnel administered medical assistance, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. The preliminary investigation by Greenville police and the county coroner’s office indicated no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. A NARCAN pen was found nearby. The exact cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, though reports suggest an apparent overdose may have been involved. Will this play out as the Matthew Perry investigation did with those who provided drugs being charged? 

 

JOINING NANCY GRACE TONIGHT:

Renee Rockwell  - Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Renee.Rockwell  Caryn Stark -  Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice Rob Shuter  - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, can be found at robshuter.substack.com, Former publicist of Sean Combs, Author: "The 4 Word Answe", IG: @naughtygossip   Thomas Coyne - Medical Examiner, University of Florida.  District Eight Medical Examiner, State of Florida. Toxicologist.  Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologis  Eileen Reslen - Senior Showbiz Exclusives Reporter for the Daily Mail, TikTok: @eileenreslen, instagram:eileenreslen,X:eileenreslen  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'  

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Lindsey Clancy's trial continue as the prosecution rest and the defense opens their case. Today Massachusetts State Police investigator Kyle Pavao,  who examined Clancy's Microsoft Surface Pro discussed internet searches related to suicide methods.   Testimony focuses on evidence related to Clancy’s actions and her mental health. The jury heard testimony about Clancy saying she hear a male voice telling her to kill her children. 

Joining Nancy Grace:

Marie Pereira  -  Criminal Defense Attorney, Domestic Violence Expert (Domestic violence expert certified advocate, batterers prevention), Registered Nurse
Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter  - Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychological evaluations and risk assessments for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addition,” and “Aftershock: How Past Event Shake Up Your Life Today”, and Producer of “Utter Nonsense,” a documentary of exploration of addition and severe mental illness, available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video, website:drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter,  Traci Brown - Boulder, CO - Body language expert, Author: “How to Detect Lies, Fraud and Identity Theft”, www.BodyLanguageTrainer.com, Twitter: @Tracibrown37 Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) Shannon Hill - Host, Shannon Hill News on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube 
Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' ON PHONE 

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