Crime Stories

Six years after her tragic disappearance from Spring, Texas, human remains found near a Missouri City jogging trail have been positively identified as 15-year-old trafficking victim Kristen Galvan. California authorities launch an urgent search for 9-year-old twins after they were abducted by their father. 25-year-old Utah bride-to-be faces arson charges after setting fire to church venue the day before her wedding. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

Bryan Kohberger says he is innocent in the murders of four University of Idaho students, and wants to withdraw his guilty plea to go to trial. Kohberger is serving four consecutive life sentences. In a written statement, Kohberger declared: “My actual innocence is my truth, and the plea, hinged on by false promises and blatant disinformation, MUST be withdrawn.” He has filed a petition for post‑conviction relief to have his guilty plea rescinded. Kohberger claims that he was coerced into pleading guilty, misled about the con consequences of the plea, told false promises about life in prison and death row conditions, and exculpatory evidence was withheld. Despi…

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional, direct appeal to her missing mother's captor as Sherriff Chris Nanos also gives his first public statement in some time. In a new Instagram, Savannah Guthrie urges the kidnappers to "make the right choice" and tell the family where to look for her. She says her family is in agony. She also pointed out, "We will never stop looking for her." Just after Savannah's mention went live, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said he's "still positive" the case will be resolved. Investigators continue to dig through evidence. Nanos says, "We have so much DNA to sort through." Joining Nancy Grace today: Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist…

When Lindsay Clancy’s third child is born, her recovery seems to be different. The 32-year-old reaches out to her parents and her in-laws to help her manage the children and things around the home. Her husband, Patrick Clancy sets up a home office in the basement to work remotely, so he can be on hand to help. When Lindsay starts to have thoughts of suicide, and worse, hurting the children, she checks herself into the McLean Psychiatric Hospital, Five days after checking into a psychiatric hospital Lindsay Clancy is reportedly told she doesn't have postpartum depression. Husband Patrick Clancy tells friends that after her hospital stay, Lindsay seems to be getting be…

Admitted Idaho student murderer Bryan Kohberger is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea and face a full trial, claiming he lied about his guilt after he was misled by legal counsel. Three people killed and five others injured when two suspects engage in a gunfight during the annual Bite of Seattle food festival. Months after 15-year-old Louisville boy stabbed while heroically protecting a young girl has been tragically shot and killed. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

MDMR releases the call audio from the boat in Nolan Wells case and it's raising lots of questions. You can hear what sounds like someone in the background might be saying, "Is he dead?" The audio also sounds like someone is saying "Nolan." JOINING NANCY GRACE: Marie Pereira - Criminal Defense Attorney, Domestic Violence Expert (Domestic violence expert certified advocate, batterers prevention), Registered Nurse Dr. Elliott Connie - Pyschotherapist, Author: "Change Your Questions, Change your Future," President & Founder, The Solution Focused Universe, Podcast host: Family Therapy Podcast, Host of upcoming show: "The Elliott Connie Show," www.elliottconnie…

Details of the terrifying ransom notes have surfaced in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the investigation ongoing nearly six months later. Dispute over a sixty-five-dollar garage parking fee escalates into a deadly shooting spree at Saint Paul apartment complex leasing office. Wisconsin mother shot and killed during a child custody exchange, hours after filing a restraining order against her child's father. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

Karmelo Anthony convicted in just three hours for the shocking murder of 17-year-old standout student and football star Austin Metcalf at what was supposed to be an ordinary track meet in Frisco, Texas. It escalated into a horrific tragedy when a simple dispute over a team tent during a rain delay ended with Metcalf being stabbed in the chest. Now, hearings are set for August, just six weeks after Anthony was sentenced to prison. He has a new team of lawyers filing motions for a new trial. Among the issues, attorney say the original trial was effectively closed to the public, jury instructions were misleading regarding self-defense, Judge John Roach publicly defended t…

Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns examines the rare phenomenon known as the Lazarus effect, or autoresuscitation, where signs of life return after a person has been declared dead. He starts with the case that’s been making headlines: 18-month-old Vincent Lorenzo Fiordilino, pronounced dead after a drowning, then found alive hours later in a hospital morgue. Dr. Crowns explains how death is actually determined, what might cause circulation to kick back in after resuscitation has already stopped, and the safeguards hospitals use to prevent a person from being declared dead prematurely. He also shares other reported cases of people showing signs of life at funeral ho…

When Katherine “Kat” Torbick's co-workers can’t reach the registered nurse, they call police. Schaumburg police force entry into Katherine’s home, and find her lying on the couch, dead, with clear signs of trauma. In the garage, investigators find Katherine’s ex-boyfriend, Kevin Motykie tying a noose. Motykie, 56, is unsteady and slurs his words while admitting he took lorazepam and hydrocodone. As Motykie is placed in handcuffs, officers discover a recording device in his pocket with a 7-hour tape between the hours of 2:00 and 9:00 a.m. that morning. The seven-hour audio recording captures Motykie interrogating Katherine about infidelity, hitting her, and sex assaultin…

Questions of how Nolan Wells dies multiple as the results of an independent autopsy are revealed. The pathologist who conducted the second autopsy rules Nolan Wells’ cause and manner of death are “undetermined,” pending investigation. The FBI has joined the investigation as family lawyer, Ben Crump, says foul play could not be ruled out. What do Nolan's friends, with him on the island say? Joining Nancy Grace today: Josh Kolsrud - Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, Co-Host of the Podcast: "No Contest", website: kolsrudlawoffices.com, Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psycho…

Olivia Mae Marie Smith, 12, died not far from her home, in an incident that has left her family and investigators with unanswered questions. According to initial reports, Olivia was at a friend’s house when a 911 call came in around 9:21 p.m. At first, the claim was she had run face‑first into a tree and was unconscious. Then ring camera footage from the friend’s porch showed her sitting outside. She walked toward some trees before the call was made. Fourteen minutes later, an ambulance arrived to rush Olivia to the hospital. She did not survive. Olivia's family says they do not believe the girl “ran into a tree.” Olivia reportedly had a heart condition, but i…

Prosecutors present horrifying crime scene photos during the preliminary hearing for singer D4vd in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Tennessee father arrested for first-degree murder after leading Memphis police to toddler son's body in suitcase. Silicon Valley driver faces murder charges seven months after an extreme high-speed crash killed a mother and her toddler daughter. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

The preliminary hearing for D4vd (David Anthony Burke) continues in the death 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd faces multiple serious charges, including: First-degree murder with special circumstances (lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and killing a witness) Continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 Unlawful mutilation of human remains He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Joining Nancy Grace today: Randolph Rice - Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law. Former Prosecutor in the State's Attorney Office for Baltimore County website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Brea…

Independent autopsy in Mississippi college football player Nolan Wells cannot rule out foul play. Washington man faces first-degree assault charges after prosecutors say he intentionally rammed an SUV into his wife’s alleged lover. Two Utah teenagers allegedly lure a young man into a knifepoint, robbery. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

Results of an independent autopsy has been revealed. The pathologist who conducted the second autopy rules Nolan Wells’ cause and manner of death are “undetermined,” pending investigation. The pathologist found red discoloration on the back of Nolan's head. But due to the fact that body parts were missing and some procedure were incomplete hindered a final ruling. Typically in an autopsy internal organs are removed and examined, but placed back inside the body for burial or cremation. Some of Nolan's neck tissue was missing. According to family lawyer, Ben Crump, foul play could not be ruled out. Joining Nancy Grace today: John Mobley - Trial attorney, John…

Leticia Stauch's murder conviction has been overturned by the Colorado Court of Appeals. Stauch was found guilty of murder in the death of her 11-year-old stepson, Gannon. Now, a three-judge panel agrees that a biased juror deliberated on the case. In the 54 page ruling, the panel noted the juror said his son-in-law worked as a deputy district attorney in the District Attorney's office which prosecuted the case. The juror should have been dismissed automatically. This now means a retrial. Stauch, step mother to Gannon Stauch, reported the 11-year-old boy as missing. In reality,Stauch was stabbed, beat, shot, and killed inside the family’s Fountain home. Letetcia Stau…

Two young women missing in separate incidents: Brooke Farthing and Cieha Taylor. Brookelyn Farthing was 18 years old when she vanished in 2013. She was last seen leaving a party with two guys she knew. She had texted her sister asking for a ride, but later texted again saying she had found one. She was never seen again. Cieha Taylor, 28, has been missing for more than four years. Her abandoned car was found near railroads tracks. The car was running, door open. Her purse was inside. Her cell phone found discarded not far away. What happened to Brooke and Cieha? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

Federal court documents reveal harrowing details of a 15-hour standoff in Northern California as authorities worked to rescue two Forest Service biologists held hostage by a father and son. Ride-share stabbing suspect offended Orlando police interrupted his breakfast to arrest him. Former Army mechanic armed with axes, knives, and fireworks tackled by federal officers after setting fire to a Manhattan federal plaza in an anti-ICE attack. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

Nazar Svintozelskiy, 25, enjoying a family day at a Kentucky lake when the pontoon on which he is lounging, is rammed by a speeding wake boat. Nazar, ejected from the stationary pontoon, died. His body recovered from the lake two days later. HIs cause of death is pending. His father, the pontoon's driver suffered severe traumatic injuries and remains in a medical induced coma. 34-year-old Cody Casey was driving the wake boat, accused of doing "doughnuts" just before the crash. Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement through Kentucky State Police Post 7 in Richmond at 859-623-2404. JOINING N…

Four Nantucket men face severe kidnapping and assault charges after a victim was found beaten bound with an extension cord inside a residence. An Fort Benning soldier and his girlfriend face federal felony murder charges after allegedly starving their young son to death and severely neglecting three dogs. Michigan man arrested for Alaska cold case murder after his repeated tips to police led investigators to human remains inside a barrel. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, is a Mississippi high school football graduate and college freshman at Southwest Mississippi Community College. He went missing during a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island, off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Nolan was traveling with a group of friends. Those friends returned home. Nolan didn't. His body was found face down on the island’s northwest end on July 6, two days later Authorities suspect drowning but an official cause of death has not been released. Wells’ parents have requested an independent autopsy in Washington, D.C. One of Wells’ friends, claims Nolan stayed behind with a girl he met that day. Others dispute that. Wells’…

Brooke Hanlon, 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 today: Randy Kessler - trial lawyer, Emory Law School professor, past…

Ten people remain in critical condition including the suspected shooter following a late-night mass shooting outside a Tucson pizza restaurant. Jury selection begins in Massachusetts as former nurse Lindsay Clancy heads to trial for the murders of her three young children she alleges she committed while suffering from severe postpartum psychosis. An Arizona man faces felony charges in Colorado after allegedly riding atop a Union Pacific freight train completely in the nude. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum is joined by investigative journalist Angeline Hartmann, along with Kevin Verville Sr. and Angelica Ramsey. Together, they revisit the unsolved 1980 kidnapping of newborn Kevin Verville Jr., taken at 17 days old from off-base military housing near Camp Pendleton by a woman posing as a social worker. For more than 45 years, the Verville family has never stopped searching for Kevin, who they believe has no idea he was ever taken. They believe someone listening today could recognize Kevin, help identify the woman responsible, and finally reconnect him with his family. Watch Kevin’s Story from the National Center for Missing &…