True Crime Reality

Emily and Shane are giving updates on THREE cases that are making headlines right now… Starting with D4VD’s capital murder charge against 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Will prosecutors seek the death penalty?

They’re also giving details on the murder of influencer Ashlee Jenae, who was found dead in Tanzania during a birthday/engagement trip with her new fiancé. Was this case inspired by Larry Rudol...

The very family that spent decades defending Michael Jackson, is now saying all five siblings were sexually abused by Jackson when they were 7 or 8 years old and continued into their early teen years.  The New York Times sat down with the Cascio siblings and detail their accusations that began after they watched the “Finding Neverland” documentary in 2019. The Jackson estate is calling this a money grab and questio...

A mother who once gave up her infant daughter in hopes of a better life is pulled into a nightmare years later when that daughter vanishes without a trace. Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter follows her relentless, years-long search for answers fueled by social media, dead ends, and a gut feeling that something was terribly wrong. As chilling details emerge, the story exposes ignored warnings, troubling dynamics inside the adoptive h...

One of the most anticipated films of the year, “Michael” hits theaters this weekend and previews are already showing a record number of people filling theaters for a musical biopic. The reviews, however, have not been kind to the film. The biggest issue, that the movie is basically an extended music video of Jackson’s early hits and completely sidesteps the allegations and charges of child sexual abuse that plague...

The sheriff who has become the national face of the Nancy Guthrie investigation, is now legally defending himself against growing accusations of misconduct. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is under fire for not being honest about his past work history, including 8 reported suspensions while working as an officer in El Paso. Among the allegations, that he nearly beat a handcuffed suspect to death with a flashlight. A process to remo...

U.S. Special Forces soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke has been charged with “unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain” among other charges for placing several bets regarding the capture of Nicolas Maduro. It may surprise you to hear President Trump’s reaction to Van Dyke’s arrest and the fact that the White House has had to warn its employees to avoid making bets on the Iran War.&...

Before the verdict, before the jury, before the evidence…sometimes the world has already made up its mind. The Scott Peterson case became that kind of story, as seen in The Perfect Husband. Mark Geragos, Scott's defense attorney at the time, breaks down what gets lost when a case becomes a national obsession and what it’s like to be at the center of it. Mark also reveals when he thinks the Menendez Brothers could walk ...

The long awaited autopsy report was finally released by the medical examiner and it showed a brutal and gruesome death for 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Singer D4vd is due back in court today, pushing prosecutors to reveal the evidence they have against him, as he maintains his innocence. And Celeste’s parents react to the autopsy findings, saying they are devastated.

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Two doctoral students at the University of South Florida went missing within one hour of each other and police are now asking for the public’s help. 27-year-old Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy were last seen separately on and near campus on the morning of April 16th.  Police say their phones are turned off and there is no digital footprint to follow. Friends, family and the university all say these are responsible students...

The family of Marlys Sather waited 36 years for justice, but last night their mother’s killer, 58-year-old Chadwick Scott Willacy gave his victim’s family anything but closure. Willacy maintained his innocence and told the family “this is not right.” From recent executions to those of notorious serial killers, we go over the powerful final words of death row inmates that can either bring peace or add pain to...

In Kash Patel’s first presser since “The Atlantic” published its story alleging the FBI Director has “bouts of excessive drinking” and several unexplained absences, things got heated pretty quickly. Patel got into a fiery exchange with an NBC reporter over allegations he panicked, believing he was fired when he couldn’t access his government computer. It was an intense back and forth that eventua...

Elisa Donovan sits down with Killer Thriller Docu host Jenn Fessler to break down the true crime stories they can’t stop thinking about…the ones that hit hard and never really let go.

They get into what makes certain cases unforgettable, the moments that stay with you, and how dramatizations and documentaries can sometimes tell completely different versions of the same story.

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New England Patriots’ head coach Mike Vrabel has finally addressed the photos showing a cozy relationship with an NFL reporter who has since resigned her position amid the controversy. Vrabel only saying he’s had difficult conversations with family, friends, colleagues and his players. Unlike former NFL reporter Dianna Russini, who was pictured holding hands with Vrabel at a romantic resort, Vrabel is not facing an inte...