Stepbrother Tied to Anna Kepner's Killing Through her Cellphone | Crime Alert 06.10.26

"Zizian" Cultist Linked to Several Murders Now Charged In Parents' Homicides | Crime Alert 06.25.26

Woman tied to cult-like group behind a border patrol agent's shooting is now charged in her parents' execution-style murders. Parents sentenced for death of toddler due to untreated lice infestation. A simple hit-and-run investigation in Virginia uncovers a murder plot. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

NANCY GUTHRIE: HIDDEN MEANING OF CHILLING RANSOM NOTE

Do any of the ransom notes or emails indicate Nancy Guthrie is dead? The first ransom note went to Tucson TV stations and TMZ shortly after Nancy disappeared. It demanded $4 million of dollars in Bitcoin to be paid by two deadlines. The entire contents of this note has not been made public, but we do know it included details about a broken floodlight at Nancy's home, information about her Apple Watch, and what she had been wearing.  The second ransom note arrived February 6, sent to KOLD. In it were claims that Nancy had died shortly after the abduction and that her death was unintended and she is now buried "in nature."  Joining Nancy Grace today : * David Richards -  Founder and CEO of BlockchainUnmasked,  website: BlockchainUnmasked.com * Dr. John Delatorre  -  licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absentis, resolutionfcs.com, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre * Eric Drickerson  -  Former FBI Special Agent,   CEO  EAD Global, Inc.,  former attache for the Mexico City office of the Embassy of the United States * Mike Gould - Former Nassau County (NY) lieutenant, Founding member of the New York Police Department (NYPD) K-9 unit, President of Hounds Town Charity   * Joseph Scott Morgan - professor of forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic  * Tony Brueski  - Podcast Host "Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski,"  Instagram: @hiddenkillerspod youtube/@hiddenkillerspod   * Sydney Silvagni - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

NUCLEAR LAB WORKER: 2 SHOCK ITEMS IN GRISLY DISCOVERY

New information surrounding the death of former Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) employee Melissa Casias spurs new questions of whether or not she committed suicide. The last know image of Melissa shows her carrying what appears to be a full backpack. Her skeletonized body was found sitting upright with a bullet wound, and weapon near the body. However, an initial CT scan reportedly found no bullets or projectiles in her skull.  Also it was thought that Melissa took nothing with her from her home and her phones were reset to factory setting.  We now know that she took her tooth brush and her thyroid medication. Those items would not be needed if a person were planning their own death.    Joining Nancy Grace today: * Franc Milburn - former British intelligence officer   * John Nantz  - former supervisory special Agent, FBI, Townhall columnist, X, Truth Social, and Instagram: @theJohnnantz, LinkedIn and FB: @johnnantzWebsite: townhall.com/columnists/johnnantz * Joseph Scott Morgan - professor of forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic  * Lauren Conlin -reporter, LA Magazine, Co-Host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube, Website: www.popcrime.tv [http://www.popcrime.tv/] and primetimecrimeshow.com,  X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram: @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV  * Sydney Silvagni - investigative reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Guthrie Family Desperate After Ransom Note Claims Nancy 'Buried with Nature' | Crime Alert 06.24.26

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea for help as co-workers cover a grim update in her mother's case. Teen kills two in attempted mass shooting at public library. Florida officers find teenager stuffed inside of dryer while responding to 911 call. Sydney Silvagni reports.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

LIFE CUT SHORT: PENN STATE CO-ED, 22, GUNNED DOWN OUTSIDE HOME BY RUTHLESS "PHONE PIRATES"

Billy Schmidt, a 22-year-old Penn State student, ambushed as he headed home from a local bar after watching the NBA finals. Two individuals allegedly stole his phone, Surveillance footage shows Schmidt confronting the men, saying, “Give me back my phone.”  One of the men shot him in the chest, killing him.   The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Durfor Street, just steps from Schmidt’s home. Witnesses and video footage indicate that Schmidt pursued the suspects after the theft. One suspect threw the phone, while another turned and fired the fatal shot. Schmidt was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center but was pronounced dead shortly after.    Authorities recovered the phone and a single spent shell casing from the scene. Surveillance footage from neighbors has been collected to help identify the suspects. As of now, no arrests have been made.  Joining Nancy Grace today:  * Anna Schmidt - Sister   * Bill Schmidt - Father * Matt Mangino  - Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County), Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States" * Dr. Geri Lynn Utter  -  Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychological evaluations and risk assessments for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addiction,”  “Aftershock: How Past Events Shake Up Your Life Today,” Producer of “Utter Nonsense,” a documentary of exploration of addiction and severe mental illness, available on Apple TV and Prime Video, website:drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter  * Joseph Giacalone - NY/PA - fmr. NYPD Sergeant SDS, Author: “The Cold Case Handbook,”  “The Criminal Investigative Function: A Guide for New Investigators 4th Edition” Podcast host of "True Crime with the Sarge", YouTube: Joseph Giacalone, Twitter: @JoeGiacalone,www.josephGiacalone.com  * Thomas Coyne   - Medical Examiner, University of Florida,  District Eight Medical Examiner, State of Florida, toxicologist, forensic pathologist and neuropathologist  * Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.