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A day meant for fun turned nightmarish at Pirates Cove Water Park near Denver. Eighteen-year-old Trenton Moskovita is accused of luring a child into a family changing room and sexually assaulting her. Police acted swiftly after the victim’s mother alerted staff, leading to his arrest on multiple serious charges—including kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the allegations, lega...

A veteran paranormal investigator died after wrapping a sold-out tour event featuring the infamous, allegedly “possessed” Annabelle doll. Dan Rivera, a U.S. Army vet and lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research, suddenly collapsed and died in Gettysburg following a weekend of showcasing haunted artifacts tied to Ed & Lorraine Warren. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs into what we know so far ab...

Just two days before allegedly stabbing her manager to death inside a Detroit McDonald’s, Afeni Muhammad, 26, posted a disturbing Instagram rant where she blasted her supervisor. Authorities say when that same manager, Jennifer Harris, sent her home again, she allegedly returned with a knife. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber analyzes her chilling posts with criminal defense attorney Eric Faddis.

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Police in Jacksonville, Florida arrested Journee McGrew, 21, after they found a 41-year-old Waduta Woodley bludgeoned to death. But a sinister message left on the body brought up disturbing questions. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes every angle with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Kathleen Bogenschutz.

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Prosecutors in Miami-Dade have dropped a high-profile sexual battery charge against businessman Ohad Fisherman, who was accused of assisting the Alexander brothers in a 2016 rape. A drone video posted to Facebook—allegedly showing Fisherman miles away at the time of the attack—shook up the case just before trial. But with federal prosecutors withholding key metadata, questions remain. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber speaks wit...

Brennan Spencer, 33, is accused of second-degree murder after one of her twins was found dead at her home. Her boyfriend told Oklahoma City police that he and Spencer had split a 12-pack of White Claw alcoholic seltzer. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the sensitive and controversial case with criminal defense attorney Bradford Cohen.

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A Connecticut jury has cleared Raul Valle of murder and assault charges stemming from a deadly stabbing at a high school party when he was just 16. While the jury deadlocked on several lesser charges, resulting in a partial verdict and mistrial on those counts, Valle—now 20—avoids what could have been a sentence of up to 105 years. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the dramatic verdict that shocked the courtroom, the...

Shocking warrant affidavits are revealing what may have happened inside a Utah townhome back in March, when Jessica Orton Lyman and her 8-year-old son Eli Painter were found shot in the head. But as the information in the warrants spreads, Saratoga Springs police are raising the alarm about potential misinformation. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got the latest from KUTV anchor and reporter Brian Schnee.

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A home security camera caught what may have been some of Marissa DiNapoli’s last moments alive. After her family reported her missing, her body was found not far from the home where her ex, Martin Mendoza, was living. Mendoza, who police said was “uncooperative,” was arrested at the US-Mexico border. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at the investigation with California police sergeant Kyle Shoberg.

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Neha Gupta faces extradition from Oklahoma to Florida on a charge of first-degree murder after Miami-area authorities say she killed her 4-year-old while on a beach vacation. The pediatrician had claimed the girl woke up during the night and accidentally ended up in the pool. But an autopsy of Aria Talathi’s body revealed shocking new details. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks it all down with coroner Naida Rutherford.

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Jack Watkin, 26, will soon be sentenced to prison for multiple fraud and sex crime offenses. He entered a guilty plea after hearing the evidence UK prosecutors had against him in a massive scam involving luxury Hermès bags. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with UK attorney Nick Brett about the even darker crimes investigators uncovered when they dug into Watkin’s digital files.

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Alexis Rosati, 41, reportedly flashed a police badge toward a man during a dispute over a Walmart parking spot typically reserved for members of law enforcement. She also left a handwritten ticket on his vehicle, noting that he had been warned about his conduct. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber walks us through the video of the argument and her eventual arrest with trial attorney Alexis Rosenberg.

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An online spiritual community known as “Twin Flames Universe” is under scrutiny following allegations of coercion, financial exploitation, and identity manipulation. Jeff and Shaleia Divine, the founders of the group, reportedly convinced people to sever ties with their families and shell out tens of thousands of dollars for programs that promised to help them find their soulmate, referred to as their “twin flame.” Law&...

An altercation between students at rival Connecticut high schools spilled over to a second house party, where multiple teens were involved in a large fight. In the chaos, Raul Valle stabbed four people with a knife. James “Jimmy” McGrath died when the blade hit his heart. During his murder trial this week, Valle took the stand to try to explain his side of the story. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the details.

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A Pennsylvania woman searching for her missing sister made a horrific discovery: a human body inside a large metal box. She was able to identify the victim as her loved one, Katlyn Harp, who had last been seen 10 days before, thanks to a distinctive tattoo. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has homicide detective Aaron Benzick walk us through the investigation step by step.

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Stefan Andres Correa, a pharmacist in the Miami area, will spend the rest of his life in prison after investigators discovered that he traveled to Medellin, Colombia at least 45 times over the last two years to have sex with underage girls. When agents took Correa into custody on a jet bridge in Miami, he had nine cell phones, at least some of which contained child porn he filmed. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with Tyl...

Authorities in Lima, Peru were able to identify a body found dismembered in black bags as Fabiola Alejandra Caicedo Piña, 19, who had been missing for several days. The bags had washed up at a water treatment plant on two separate days. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber discusses the identification and investigation with Tom Smith, a retired NYPD detective and host of the Gold Shields podcast.

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Karen Read was recently acquitted of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, back in 2022. This was Read’s second trial, after the first ended with a hung jury. After the verdict, several jurors spoke with local and national media outlets about how they came to their decision. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the potential implications of their statements with trial attorney Rich Schoenstein.

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Mercedes Vega died in April 2023 after someone hit her, shot her, poured bleach down her throat, and burned her alive in a car along I-10 in Arizona. Investigators provided major updates to the case, including the arrest of more men believed to be involved. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with forensic death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan about the investigation so far.

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