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Five people were arrested in the death of actor Mathew Perry. Federal Prosecutors alleged Perry first obtains ketamine from an unscrupulous doctor aiming to take advantage of the actor’s addiction issues. Dr. Salvador Plasencia teaches Perry’s live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa how to administer the drug, and provides ketamine to both Perry and Iwamasa at exorbitant prices. When the drugs become too expensive, Perry and Iwamasa turn to street dealers Assistant Kenneth Iwamasa reaches out to several street dealers. Eric Fleming agrees to a deal, and turns to his supplier Jasveen Sangha, dubbed “The Ketamine Queen.” Fleming pays Sangha for the drugs with cash from Iwamas…

What happens when the children of serial killers get together? The book, "The Death Row Club," hits bookstores. This dark, psychological thriller by V.A. Vazquez mixes the mystery, horror and true crime genres. The story follows Nicola Fischer, daughter of a man convicted of murdering five women, including Nicoa's best friend. Nicola's life changes overnight. One day, she receives a cryptic invitation a secret annual retreat for the adult children of serial killers, the Death Row Club. When a death happens within the club, the question rises. Is one of the members taking after their serial killer sire? JOINING NANCY GRACE TONIGHT: Victoria Vazquez also known as…

Two gang members have been arrested in Peru in connection with the drugging, robbery, and killing of an American Airlines flight attendant in Medellín, Colombia. Hawaii congressional candidate Kirill Basin faces felony terroristic threatening charges after a violent confrontation captured on video. In Maryland, an innocent driver was killed and seven teenagers were injured after they crashed a stolen Kia Optima in Germantown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

Sean “Diddy” Combs placed in solitary confinement at Fort Dix Correctional Institute after a fight with another inmate. Reportedly, Diddy was insulted and the two shoved each other and exchanged punches before prison staff broke them apart. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has not publicly confirmed the details of the incident. Combs, 56, is serving a 50‑month federal sentence for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, following his 2025 conviction. He was acquitted of more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. An additional month has been tacked onto Diddy's release date. He is currently assigned as a chaplain’s assistant …

One of three men accused of sexually assaulting LSU student Madison Brooks before her death wants to ban supporters from wearing pink in the courtroom. Alarming body-cam captures driver dragging a Florida officer over 300 feet during a violent traffic stop. Indiana teenager brutally bites a nine-month-old, telling police the child looked like a "busted up egg." Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

A 22‑page report from the United Cajun Navy compiles publicly available data, GPS logs, photos, social media posts, and tips to reconstruct the final hours before Nolan Wells disappeared on July 4, 2026. According to the report, Wells and friends arrived on Horn Island around 11 a.m. The last time Nolans was seen alive is between 3:23 p.m. and 4:27 p.m. As the boats left the island, the Triton, Nolan's initial transport left at 4:31 p.m. The report highlights a critical 60‑minute gap between Wells’ last sighting and the Triton’s departure. Nolan's state autopsy remains sealed. Joining Nancy Grace today: John Mobley - Trial attorney, John Mobley Law Firm…

A grieving Bronx mother demands systemic change after her twelve-year-old son, out riding his bicycle, was shot and killed by a career criminal. Lindsay Clancy Defense attorneys score key concessions after psychiatrist explains how severe psychosis impacts rational behavior. 81-year-old Missouri man faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly shooting his ex-wife with dementia during an argument over healthcare costs. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos continues to say he believes the Nancy Guthrie investigation is moving forward. Speaking to reporters, Nanos says while things are not where they need to be, but progress is being made. Is it? On Thursday, Nanos responded to a question of whether Nancy was still alive with, 'I have nothing to indicate she's dead. I don't have a body. I don't have a burial site. I don't have any note.' The next day, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office released two ransom notes that we have been discussing for six months. In the second note, the write reveals Nancy has died and "was in nature." Many are questioning mistakes made in the investigation and w…

A Southern California real estate dispute turns fatal when two men allegedly kidnap an associate, and execute him in a car trunk before deputies intervene. Atlanta Instacart driver's car stolen with her two-year-old daughter inside, leading to a rapid response and rescue. Authorities credit Flock cameras for Alabama arrest of Florida fugitive wanted for kidnapping a child under ten. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

Nolan Wells’ official autopsy is now complete, but remains under seal. It's headed to a secret Grand Jury. We do know the results of the Wells family's independent autopsy. It concluded the cause and manner of death are undetermined pending further investigation. The pathologist noted advanced decomposition, removal of key organs during the state autopsy, and an inconclusive red discoloration on the back of Wells’ head. No fractures or deep tissue injuries were identified. A newly enhanced recording of a July 4 emergency call from Wells’ friends reportedly includes phrases like “Is he dead?” and “Wake up.” It's not known if that those word apply to Nolan. As the in…

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…

Twin Falls authorities commend off-duty state trooper and armed citizen who confronted 24-year-old gunman who opened fire at a newly opened Twin Falls In-N-Out Burger. Six months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson home, investigators release two purported ransom notes in hopes that the public will recognize the author's distinctive phrasing. Intoxicated Georgia man faces child abuse charges after attacking two young children playing tag aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

Karen and Dusty Spencer were married and jointly owned a successful home painting business, A-Plus Painting. Two years into the marriage and business, the relationship sours and disputes about finances become more frequent, turning violent. On December 10 during an argument, Dusty hit and choked Karen, threatening to kill her. Police were called and Dusty Spencer was arrested. Spencer called Karen from jail and told her he was going to "finish what he started" when he got out. Authorities were aware of the threat but no effective action was taken and Bail for Dusty Ray Spencer was just $5,000. Spencer bailed out. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss what happened to…

The family of Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells demands answers alongside civil rights leaders as rewards in his suspicious death case reach $175,000. New Mexico Supreme Court rules hospital body camera footage and a teenage cheerleader's confession cannot be used in murder trial for her newborn baby. California man facing murder charges after allegedly shooting his mother outside a police department and hiding her body inside her car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

Rebecca Grossman, convicted in the 2020 hit-and-run deaths of brothers Mark and Jacob Iskander, is fighting the court ordered payout to the boys' parents. She was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. Through a wrongful death civil lawsuit, Grossman was ordered to pay $21 million in punitive damages and $176 million in compensatory damages, totaling $197 million. Will the Isakander family ever see the money? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

Colt Gray, 14, opens fire at his Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. He fatally shot four people and injured several others. The FBI first investigated Colt Gray in May 2023 after receiving a tip about a school shooting threat via Discord, a gaming chat platform. Father Colin Gray told investigators he had been teaching his son about "firearms and safety" and how to hunt. He stated that if his son had made any threats, he "would be mad as hell and then all the guns would be taken away." Colt denied making threats. After the investigation, Colin Gray purchased his son an AR-15-style rifle as a gift. Colt Gray smuggled the rifle into school inside his backpack …

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 consequences of the plea, told false promises about life in prison and death row conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial visit the Duxbury home where the Massachusetts mother allegedly strangled her three young children before attempting to take her own life. Nineteen-year-old Amish man pleads guilty to aggravated murder after smothering a woman and offering to help her family prepare for her funeral. Testimony begins in New York trial of a father accused of drowning his nine-year-old daughter during a vacation, then reporting her kidnapp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

Christine Wonsley's legal team has issued subpoenas to several major social media and technology companies. It's in an effort to get records of her son's accounts as the investigation into her 18-year-old son's death continues. The court documents show information is being sought from Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, TikTok and Life360. The petition, asks for messages, photos and videos sent and received through Wells' accounts. They also want any GPS data location and timestamps. Nolan Wells's body was found on Horn Island two days after he went missing. The companies have 21 days to comply. Joining Nancy Grace today: John Mobley - Trial attorne…

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…