Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Man calls maid service to clean up scene of hammer murder. Oklahoma cops follow up on a potential call, relieved to discover it isn't bad.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six women in and around the Portland area disappear, then turn up dead. Each victim is under 40 years old, petite, and has similar features. While only one victim's death is currently being investigated as a homicide, the potential that these cases are connected and a serial killer may be in the area is inducing panic, especially after we learn two victims knew each other well.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Kathleen Murphy - North Carolina, Family Attorney Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host of YouTube channel, "The Interview Room" Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University;  Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet" and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" Twitter: @JoScottForensics Annette Newell - KXL News Host: "Speaking Freely with Annette Newell," Alpha Media USA, based in Portland, Oregon; Twitter: @AnnetteNewell16See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teen girl looking to buy collectibles strangled to death by seller. Florida public pool-goer gets a little too comfortable.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joran van der Sloot will soon be on his way to the U.S. to face extortion and wire fraud charges after demanding Natalee Holloway's family pay him $250,000 in exchange for the location of Holloway's body. Van der Sloot, who is serving a 28-year sentence in Peru for the murder of Stephany Flores, will be sent to the U.S. under a "temporary surrender" from the Peruvian government. The surrender is set to last for one year and could be extended for another in the case of any delays in the trial.  Joining Nancy Grace Today: Matthew Mangino - Attorney and Former District Attorney (Lawrence County, PA); Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States;" Twitter: @MatthewTManginoDr. Chloe Carmichael - Clinical Psychologist, Women’s Health Magazine Advisory Board; Author: ‘Nervous Energy: Harness The Power of Your Anxiety;" Twitter: @DrChloeSheryl McCollum - Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder; Podcast Host: "Zone 7;" Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Irv Brandt - Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch; Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; Author: “Solo Shot: Curse of the Blue Stone” (available on Amazon) and "Flying Solo: Top of the World;" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthorJoseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University; Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet" and Host of "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" Twitter: @JoScottForensicsArt Harris - 2-time Emmy-winning Investigative JournalistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Environmentally conscious man threatens dumpers at gunpoint. Man steals rare books, comics, and tortoises? For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A young Instagram model, Esmeralda Gonzalez, disappears in Las Vegas. In this episode of Body Bags, hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack examine this chilling case reminiscent of old school "Mob justice,"  but this is a cover-up involving a U-Haul, 300 pounds of Quickcrete, lime, and a large water tank.  All-in-all the set up reveals the peculiarities of a crime scene that mirrors a Hollywood thriller.  Hear the harsh reality of forensics as it unravels the effects of the desert environment on human remains, the recovery of the victim's jewelry, and the painstaking process of identification.  Subscribe to Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan : Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Time-codes:  00:00 - Introduction. 01:20 - Case of Esmeralda Gonzalez: introduction and discussion. 03:05 - Esmeralda's life, circumstances, and disappearance. 04:00 - Vulnerabilities and dangers in Las Vegas. 05:45 - Predatory tactics towards individuals with mental illnesses. 07:15 - Introduction of felon Christopher Prestapino and his criminal background. 09:25 - The ordeal Esmeralda faced in Prestapino's house. 10:25 - Discussion on the effects of acute mental illness and methamphetamine. 12:10 - Conditions under which Esmeralda was kept and her experiences. 14:15 - Analysis of Prestapino's fear, paranoia, and further criminal acts. 15:30 - Prestapino's dilemma after Esmeralda's death. 17:30 - Effects and application of pool cleaner injection. 20:40 - Timeline of Esmeralda's disappearance and discovery of her body. 21:35 - Prestapino's attempt to dispose of the body and suspicious activities. 24:15 - Analysis of Prestapino's thought process and planning of the crime. 26:30 - Gruesome details of how Esmeralda's remains were encased. 27:45 - Actions leading to Prestapino's downfall. 29:10 - Challenges faced by forensic scientists during the case. 30:15 - Discovery of Esmeralda's jewelry and its implications. 31:45 - Discussion of the brutal nature of the crime and attempts to hide it. 32:35 - Decomposition and identification challenges in the harsh desert environment. 33:20 - Resolution of the case and the pursuit of justice. 33:30 - Outro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah mom Kouri Richins stands accused of poisoning her husband.After he died the mom self-published  a book about helping her children through grief.  Shockingly, a report suggests that Richins hosted a lavish party at her new $2 million home the day after her husband died. Legal commentator Nancy Grace and psychoanalyst Dr. Bethany Marshall provide insightful reactions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey White, the Alabama inmate freed by corrections officer Vicky White, reached a plea deal in connection with his escape.  White pleaded guilty to first-degree escape in exchange for no prosecution for felony murder, meaning he will not be tried for his lover’s death. Jailer Vicky White commits suicide as cops close in on her and fellow fugitive Casey White.   Authorities tracked down the Alabama outlaws to a motel in Evansville, Indiana. The pair attempted to flee when they realized police had found them, which led to a chase. A released  911 call appears to contain the last words of Vicky White. As sirens screech in the background,  a woman’s voice says, "Airbags are going off! Let’s get out and run! We never should have left the hotel."  Dashcam video also reveals that when the vehicle rolled over, police could see that Vicky was holding a gun to her head. “She still has the gun in her hands,” one officer says in the video, “Finger’s on the trigger.”  Vicky White was hospitalized and died hours later. Casey White was extradited back to Alabama, where he has been charged with MURDER. He is already facing capital murder charges in connection with the death of Connie Ridgeway in 2015. Sentencing for his escape is June 8.  White is expected to receive a life sentence. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Sheriff Rick Singleton - Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office; Facebook: "Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office"  James Shelnutt - 27-year Atlanta Metro Area Major Case Detective and Former S.W.A.T. officer' Attorney: The Shelnutt Law Firm, P.C.; Twitter: @ShelnuttLawFirm Caryn Stark - NYC Psychologist; Twitter: @carynpsych, Facebook: "Caryn Stark"  Brittany Harry - Reporter/Anchor, WAAY 31 (Huntsville, AL); Twitter: @BrittanyHarryTV, Facebook: "Brittany Harry News"  Xavier Wherry - Multimedia Journalist, WAAY-TV; Instagram: @XWherry, Twitter: @XavierWAAYTV See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Utah mom who allegedly killed her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl mixed into a Moscow Mule throws a party less than 24 hours after Eric Richins is found dead in their home. Kouri Richins hosts the celebration at a $2 million home the couple planned to flip, after a busy day of closing on the home and deleting all of her text messages inviting friends to the party. The acquaintance who sold Richins the fentanyl she used to poison her husband is on the guest list. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Jarrett Ferentino- Homicide Prosecutor, Facebook & Instagram: Jarrett Ferentino Caryn Stark - Psychologist- Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carnpsychJustin Boardman- Former Detective, West Valley City Police Department Special Victim’s Unit; Boardman Training & Consulting Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Twitter: @JosephScottMorg Dave Mack- CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homicide detective arrested for sex assaulting victims' family members. Infectious disease center has a pest! For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten women have come forward accusing a Denver cardiologist of rape. Stephen Matthews, 35, was first charged with drugging and raping a woman he met on the dating app "Hinge." Matthews was later charged again as the nine additional victims revealed similar stories. Matthews is facing 16 felony counts. Three of the cases allege that Matthews drugged and subsequently raped the “helpless” victim. The remaining seven cases allege that Matthews drugged the victims.     Matthews’s attorney, Douglas Cohen, said his client is innocent. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor and Author: "Why Bad Looks Good" and "Red Flags;" Also: "Today with Dr. Wendy" on KCBQ in San Diego; Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHDDr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  Rachel Countryman - Forensic Nurse Expert for Godoy Medical Forensics, and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE); Twitter: @GodoyForensics Lee Neubecker, CISSP- Digital Forensics Expert, and President & CEO of Enigma Forensics, Inc.; Infosec Security Bblogger at LeeNeubecker.com Christopher Gavin- Breaking News Reporter for The Messenger; Twitter: @chris_m_gavinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiny 10-year-old begs neighbors for food. Man takes a joy ride in a stolen fire engine.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh is set to appear before a judge again. The convicted killer has been indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of bank fraud, a total of five counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and 14 counts of money laundering. The indictment alleges that while an attorney, Murdaugh came up with three schemes to take money and property from his clients. If convicted on the federal charges, 480 more years could be added to his current sentence. Fines could exceed $13 million.    That's not all of Alex Murdaugh's legal woes. He will soon be deposed in a high-profile wrongful death suit against him. The family of Mallory Beach filed suit in connection with the March 2019 death of Beach in a boating crash. Paul Murdaugh was at the helm. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Eric Bland -Attorney for Sandy Smith & Gloria Satterfield’s sons- Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law; Twitter: @TheEricBland; Co-host of ‘Cup of Justice’ podcast.Caryn Stark- Psychologist- Trauma and Crime Expert; Twitter: @carnpsychChris McDonough -Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, and Host of the YouTube channel, ‘The Interview Room’Phil Odom -Boating Accident Reconstructionist, Owner of H2O Investigations, and Former Law Enforcement; Facebook: H20 Investigations Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic ConsultantJennifer Wood -Director of Research at FITSNews.com: Twitter: @IndyJenn_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men use pipe bombs to blow up cars. Man tries to blame DUI on his dog.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Grace talks with Dr. Bethany Marshall for an explanation of Bryan Kohberger's graduation from 'Peeping Tom' to full-blown accused mass killer. When did Bryan Kohberger first begin exhibiting signs of sexual predation? What power move was Kohberger making when he used his co-worker's fear, a product of his own making,  for his own gratification? Was his fantasy world rocked when he learned Kaylee Goncalves was moving away? Join us to hear Dr. Marshall's thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No word yet on whether prosecutors will seek the death penalty in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case. Attorneys for the state have 60 days from Kohberger's plea to make a determination. Some of the victims' family members have been vocal in their support of the death penalty. In Idaho, the death penalty can be carried out by lethal injection or firing squad.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Jean Fisher - Former Chief Deputy Prosecutor (33 years) in Ada County, Boise, ID. Former Special Crimes Chief Deputy (specialized in murder, crimes against children, and sexual assault); Director of Curriculum in Building Hope Today  Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive   Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, and Host of YouTube channel: ‘The Interview Room’ Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner, and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic ConsultantRachel Schilke - Breaking News Reporter for The Washington Examiner; Twitter: @rachel_schilke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Argument in a bar turns deadly. Animal rescue board member poisons neighbors' dogs.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have been searching for a missing Mom and two teens from Springfield, Missouri, for more than twenty years. The Springfield Three are friends Suzanne Street, Stacy McCall, and Streeter's mother, Sherrill Levitt. The women vanished from Levitt's home. All of their personal belongings, including cars and purses, were left behind. Police say there were no signs of a struggle other than a broken globe on a porch light.    Joining Nancy Grace Today: Nicole Deborde Hochglaube - Criminal Defense Lawyer (Houston TX) and Former Prosecutor; Twitter: @debordelawDr. Shari Schwartz - Forensic Psychologist specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy (Miami Beach, FL); Twitter: @TrialDoc; Author: "Criminal Behavior" and "Where Law and Psychology Intersect: Issues in Legal Psychology"Rick Bookout - Former Springfield Police Officer (first officer on scene)Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University; Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet;"  Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"Anne Roderique-Jones - Writer and Host; Podcast: "The Springfield Three: A Small-Town Disappearance;" Instagram: @anniemarie_, Twitter: @AnnieMarie_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sex-offender on probation kills 15-year-old. 'Pregnant' drug-mule caught.   For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Body Bags, hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack unearth the details of Tammy Daybell's untimely death in Rexburg, Idaho. They dissect the initial misdiagnosis of a heart event and navigate through a labyrinth of murder allegations ensnaring her husband, Chad Daybell, and his new wife, Lori Vallow Daybell. They also highlight the crucial role of the coroner, the complexities of exhumation procedures, and the startling forensic evidence that contradicts prior claims about Tammy's death.  Subscribe to Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan : Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Time-codes:  00:00 - Intro. 01:25 - Introduction of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell's connection to Tammy's death. 02:45 - Overview of Tammy Daybell's life and suspicious circumstances around her death. 05:50 - Critique of the initial lack of an autopsy and conflicting reports about Tammy's health. 08:40 - Discussion on the mysterious deaths surrounding Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow. 10:20 - Challenges of determining cause of death without an autopsy and the importance of the coroner's role. 16:30 - Overview of the complex circumstances surrounding the investigation. 18:05 - Examination of physical clues found on Tammy's body and ensuing exhumation. 21:00 - Tammy's alleged convulsions and implications, with Chad as the sole source of information. 24:15 - Explanation of the legal proceedings surrounding Tammy's exhumation. 27:05 - Emphasis on the role of detailed evidence in post-mortem examinations. 29:05 - Revelation of restraint and asphyxiation as the cause of Tammy's death. 33:30 - Forensic techniques used to understand Tammy's death. 35:00 - Speculation on multiple perpetrators and scrutiny of the timeline following Tammy's death. 37:15 - Conclusion and sign off from the episode of Body Bags.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.