Criminally Obsessed https://www.youtube.com/@CriminallyObsessed en Sinclair Inc. Criminally Obsessed goes deeper — inside the investigations, the courtroom drama, and the human stories at the center of the country’s biggest true crime cases. We track breaking developments, uncover overlooked details, and bring clarity to the chaos — always with compassion for victims and the people whose lives are forever changed. Host Anne Emerson brings more than 30 years of award-winning investigative reporting to every episode. She’s covered the nation’s most high-profile trials firsthand, conducted interviews with some of the biggest names in the true crime world — from Amanda Knox to Elizabeth Smart — and has trusted sources connected to the cases dominating the national conversation. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5f4752fa-084d-11f1-bfec-4f317625662e/image/23ad75cba67299c693287994e9d1593d.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Criminally Obsessed https://www.youtube.com/@CriminallyObsessed episodic Criminally Obsessed Criminally Obsessed goes deeper — inside the investigations, the courtroom drama, and the human stories at the center of the country’s biggest true crime cases. We track breaking developments, uncover overlooked details, and bring clarity to the chaos — always with compassion for victims and the people whose lives are forever changed. Host Anne Emerson brings more than 30 years of award-winning investigative reporting to every episode. She’s covered the nation’s most high-profile trials firsthand, conducted interviews with some of the biggest names in the true crime world — from Amanda Knox to Elizabeth Smart — and has trusted sources connected to the cases dominating the national conversation. Criminally Obsessed goes deeper — inside the investigations, the courtroom drama, and the human stories at the center of the country’s biggest true crime cases. We track breaking developments, uncover overlooked details, and bring clarity to the chaos — always with compassion for victims and the people whose lives are forever changed. Host Anne Emerson brings more than 30 years of award-winning investigative reporting to every episode. She’s covered the nation’s most high-profile trials firsthand, conducted interviews with some of the biggest names in the true crime world — from Amanda Knox to Elizabeth Smart — and has trusted sources connected to the cases dominating the national conversation.

]]> Sinclair Inc. podcasts@sbgtv.com Lynette Hooker's Daughter Reveals New Bombshell Details In Bahamas Disappearance It’s a case that’s been occupying so many of our minds, and a situation that’s nearly unimaginable. When Lynette Hooker vanished after allegedly going overboard while sailing in the Bahamas with her husband Brian Hooker on April 4, 2026, her daughter was left without answers.  When we cover these stories, we want to speak to the real people involved, to learn what’s really happening beyond the headlines, and what we can do to push for answers. That’s why we spoke to one of the people who knows Lynette best - Karli Aylesworth, Lynette’s daughter. Investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Karli, who just returned from the Bahamas after retracing her mother’s final known moments, and asks the urgent questions on all of our minds. Karli shares why she doesn’t believe her stepfather Brian Hooker’s account of what happened, and walks us through the details that matter most, from Lynette’s habits and state of mind, to key questions about the dinghy, the kill switch, the float bag, her Apple Watch, and what Lynette was wearing the last time she was caught on camera. With Lynette still missing and no charges filed, we focus on facts over rumors, offering a closer look at the victim, the timeline, and the growing number of unanswered questions in this case we can’t stop thinking about. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 800-799-7233 Contribute to Karli’s GoFundMe Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:58:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed It’s a case that’s been occupying so many of our minds, and a situation that’s nearly unimaginable. When Lynette Hooker vanished after allegedly going overboard while sailing in the Bahamas with her husband Brian Hooker on April 4, 2026, her daughter was left without answers.  When we cover these stories, we want to speak to the real people involved, to learn what’s really happening beyond the headlines, and what we can do to push for answers. That’s why we spoke to one of the people who knows Lynette best - Karli Aylesworth, Lynette’s daughter. Investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Karli, who just returned from the Bahamas after retracing her mother’s final known moments, and asks the urgent questions on all of our minds. Karli shares why she doesn’t believe her stepfather Brian Hooker’s account of what happened, and walks us through the details that matter most, from Lynette’s habits and state of mind, to key questions about the dinghy, the kill switch, the float bag, her Apple Watch, and what Lynette was wearing the last time she was caught on camera. With Lynette still missing and no charges filed, we focus on facts over rumors, offering a closer look at the victim, the timeline, and the growing number of unanswered questions in this case we can’t stop thinking about. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 800-799-7233 Contribute to Karli’s GoFundMe It’s a case that’s been occupying so many of our minds, and a situation that’s nearly unimaginable. When Lynette Hooker vanished after allegedly going overboard while sailing in the Bahamas with her husband Brian Hooker on April 4, 2026, her daughter was left without answers. 

When we cover these stories, we want to speak to the real people involved, to learn what’s really happening beyond the headlines, and what we can do to push for answers. That’s why we spoke to one of the people who knows Lynette best - Karli Aylesworth, Lynette’s daughter.

Investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Karli, who just returned from the Bahamas after retracing her mother’s final known moments, and asks the urgent questions on all of our minds. Karli shares why she doesn’t believe her stepfather Brian Hooker’s account of what happened, and walks us through the details that matter most, from Lynette’s habits and state of mind, to key questions about the dinghy, the kill switch, the float bag, her Apple Watch, and what Lynette was wearing the last time she was caught on camera.

With Lynette still missing and no charges filed, we focus on facts over rumors, offering a closer look at the victim, the timeline, and the growing number of unanswered questions in this case we can’t stop thinking about.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 800-799-7233

Contribute to Karli’s GoFundMe

]]> 2195 no D4vd's Burn Cage & Body Bags - Death Investigator Reveals How Celeste Died The case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez is unraveling before our eyes like a real-life horror movie. The teenager was last seen in April 2025, and then found dismembered in the trunk of a Tesla in Los Angeles in September 2025. That Tesla belonged to rising music artist, David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd. Now, he faces first-degree murder charges with shocking special circumstances. In this episode, we go beyond the headlines to unpack the disturbing evidence tied to Burke’s abandoned Tesla, and the questions that still don’t have answers. From eerie overlaps between his music lyrics and the case, to the forensic challenges of determining exactly how she died, we’re joined by veteran forensic death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan to examine the breaking updates in this case. Dr. Morgan reveals new details from the charging documents, including Celeste’s cause of death by ‘a sharp instrument’. The brutality in this case deepens with every new update we learn. As the investigation continues and Burke maintains his innocence ahead of a preliminary hearing April 23rd 2026, we take a closer look at the timeline, the evidence, and the haunting question at the center of it all: what really happened to Celeste Rivas Hernandez? Listen to the Body Bags podcast with Joseph Scott Morgan Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:04:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed The case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez is unraveling before our eyes like a real-life horror movie. The teenager was last seen in April 2025, and then found dismembered in the trunk of a Tesla in Los Angeles in September 2025. That Tesla belonged to rising music artist, David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd. Now, he faces first-degree murder charges with shocking special circumstances. In this episode, we go beyond the headlines to unpack the disturbing evidence tied to Burke’s abandoned Tesla, and the questions that still don’t have answers. From eerie overlaps between his music lyrics and the case, to the forensic challenges of determining exactly how she died, we’re joined by veteran forensic death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan to examine the breaking updates in this case. Dr. Morgan reveals new details from the charging documents, including Celeste’s cause of death by ‘a sharp instrument’. The brutality in this case deepens with every new update we learn. As the investigation continues and Burke maintains his innocence ahead of a preliminary hearing April 23rd 2026, we take a closer look at the timeline, the evidence, and the haunting question at the center of it all: what really happened to Celeste Rivas Hernandez? Listen to the Body Bags podcast with Joseph Scott Morgan The case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez is unraveling before our eyes like a real-life horror movie. The teenager was last seen in April 2025, and then found dismembered in the trunk of a Tesla in Los Angeles in September 2025. That Tesla belonged to rising music artist, David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd. Now, he faces first-degree murder charges with shocking special circumstances.


In this episode, we go beyond the headlines to unpack the disturbing evidence tied to Burke’s abandoned Tesla, and the questions that still don’t have answers. From eerie overlaps between his music lyrics and the case, to the forensic challenges of determining exactly how she died, we’re joined by veteran forensic death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan to examine the breaking updates in this case. Dr. Morgan reveals new details from the charging documents, including Celeste’s cause of death by ‘a sharp instrument’. The brutality in this case deepens with every new update we learn.


As the investigation continues and Burke maintains his innocence ahead of a preliminary hearing April 23rd 2026, we take a closer look at the timeline, the evidence, and the haunting question at the center of it all: what really happened to Celeste Rivas Hernandez?


Listen to the Body Bags podcast with Joseph Scott Morgan

]]> 2816 no Lynette Hooker Latest: Forensic Diver Reveals Water Search Challenges How do you investigate a disappearance when it happens in the open water? Lynette Hooker has now been missing for more than two weeks after reportedly going overboard from a dinghy. She was sailing with her husband, Brian Hooker, near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas - despite media attention and investigation efforts, there are still no answers. With no body recovered and few clues, law enforcement is facing one of the toughest challenges in any case: searching the open water.In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, we break down what that really means - from shifting currents to the harsh reality of what happens to the human body in warm ocean conditions. Investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by forensic diver Alex Beer, a veteran police officer and dive rescue expert, who explains why investigations in the ocean can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack… or rather, as he says, a “needle in water”.Alex shares the key red flags he sees in Lynette Hooker’s disappearance based on his experience. His insight into search efforts, ocean behavior, and the investigative process adds a critical layer of expertise to this ongoing mystery. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed How do you investigate a disappearance when it happens in the open water? Lynette Hooker has now been missing for more than two weeks after reportedly going overboard from a dinghy. She was sailing with her husband, Brian Hooker, near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas - despite media attention and investigation efforts, there are still no answers. With no body recovered and few clues, law enforcement is facing one of the toughest challenges in any case: searching the open water.In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, we break down what that really means - from shifting currents to the harsh reality of what happens to the human body in warm ocean conditions. Investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by forensic diver Alex Beer, a veteran police officer and dive rescue expert, who explains why investigations in the ocean can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack… or rather, as he says, a “needle in water”.Alex shares the key red flags he sees in Lynette Hooker’s disappearance based on his experience. His insight into search efforts, ocean behavior, and the investigative process adds a critical layer of expertise to this ongoing mystery. How do you investigate a disappearance when it happens in the open water? Lynette Hooker has now been missing for more than two weeks after reportedly going overboard from a dinghy.
She was sailing with her husband, Brian Hooker, near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas - despite media attention and investigation efforts, there are still no answers. With no body recovered and few clues, law enforcement is facing one of the toughest challenges in any case: searching the open water.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, we break down what that really means - from shifting currents to the harsh reality of what happens to the human body in warm ocean conditions. Investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by forensic diver Alex Beer, a veteran police officer and dive rescue expert, who explains why investigations in the ocean can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack… or rather, as he says, a “needle in water”.
Alex shares the key red flags he sees in Lynette Hooker’s disappearance based on his experience. His insight into search efforts, ocean behavior, and the investigative process adds a critical layer of expertise to this ongoing mystery.

]]> 2912 no What Happened To Lynette Hooker? Forensics Expert Raises Concerns In Bahamas Mystery What really happened to Lynette Hooker? The woman who reportedly went overboard near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas has still not been found, and questions and suspicions are only growing. Her husband, Brian Hooker, says strong winds and rough water separated them on April 4th, but his version of events isn’t sitting right with Lynette’s daughter, his friends, or experts looking at the case.  In this episode, Investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by forensic criminologist Dr. Laura Pettler, who specializes in staged crime scenes. We break down the conflicting accounts, including messages Brian sent in real time that don’t match what was later reported.  We learn why incidents - and crimes - that happen on the water can be especially difficult to piece together, and why certain details in Lynette’s case raise major red flags. With no charges filed against Brian Hooker, but suspicion building, we take a closer look at the timeline, the inconsistencies, and the mystery surrounding Lynette’s disappearance. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:52:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed What really happened to Lynette Hooker? The woman who reportedly went overboard near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas has still not been found, and questions and suspicions are only growing. Her husband, Brian Hooker, says strong winds and rough water separated them on April 4th, but his version of events isn’t sitting right with Lynette’s daughter, his friends, or experts looking at the case.  In this episode, Investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by forensic criminologist Dr. Laura Pettler, who specializes in staged crime scenes. We break down the conflicting accounts, including messages Brian sent in real time that don’t match what was later reported.  We learn why incidents - and crimes - that happen on the water can be especially difficult to piece together, and why certain details in Lynette’s case raise major red flags. With no charges filed against Brian Hooker, but suspicion building, we take a closer look at the timeline, the inconsistencies, and the mystery surrounding Lynette’s disappearance. What really happened to Lynette Hooker? The woman who reportedly went overboard near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas has still not been found, and questions and suspicions are only growing. Her husband, Brian Hooker, says strong winds and rough water separated them on April 4th, but his version of events isn’t sitting right with Lynette’s daughter, his friends, or experts looking at the case. 

In this episode, Investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by forensic criminologist Dr. Laura Pettler, who specializes in staged crime scenes. We break down the conflicting accounts, including messages Brian sent in real time that don’t match what was later reported. 

We learn why incidents - and crimes - that happen on the water can be especially difficult to piece together, and why certain details in Lynette’s case raise major red flags. With no charges filed against Brian Hooker, but suspicion building, we take a closer look at the timeline, the inconsistencies, and the mystery surrounding Lynette’s disappearance.

]]> 2342 no Will Anna Kepner's Case Divide Their Family? “There’s not a lot of room for escape.” Anna Kepner was asphyxiated in her cruise ship cabin back on November 7, 2025—a cabin she was sharing with her 16-year-old step-brother while on a family vacation. The 18-year-old cheerleader's body was found under the mattress. The step-brother, who is yet to be officially identified, has now been indicted as an adult by a federal grand jury for murder and aggravated sexual abuse and will be tried as an adult. Criminally Obsessed’s Anne Emerson investigates the cruise ship crime scene forensics with DrLaura Pettler as well as the family dynamics that are coming into play in this investigation. What were the red flags and boundary violations? Dr. Pettler says, “to understand Anna Kepner’s alleged murder, you have to understand the system that she came from.” And that’s just what we try to do in this episode. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:18:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed “There’s not a lot of room for escape.” Anna Kepner was asphyxiated in her cruise ship cabin back on November 7, 2025—a cabin she was sharing with her 16-year-old step-brother while on a family vacation. The 18-year-old cheerleader's body was found under the mattress. The step-brother, who is yet to be officially identified, has now been indicted as an adult by a federal grand jury for murder and aggravated sexual abuse and will be tried as an adult. Criminally Obsessed’s Anne Emerson investigates the cruise ship crime scene forensics with DrLaura Pettler as well as the family dynamics that are coming into play in this investigation. What were the red flags and boundary violations? Dr. Pettler says, “to understand Anna Kepner’s alleged murder, you have to understand the system that she came from.” And that’s just what we try to do in this episode. “There’s not a lot of room for escape.” Anna Kepner was asphyxiated in her cruise ship cabin back on November 7, 2025—a cabin she was sharing with her 16-year-old step-brother while on a family vacation.
The 18-year-old cheerleader's body was found under the mattress. The step-brother, who is yet to be officially identified, has now been indicted as an adult by a federal grand jury for murder and aggravated sexual abuse and will be tried as an adult.
Criminally Obsessed’s Anne Emerson investigates the cruise ship crime scene forensics with DrLaura Pettler as well as the family dynamics that are coming into play in this investigation.
What were the red flags and boundary violations? Dr. Pettler says, “to understand Anna Kepner’s alleged murder, you have to understand the system that she came from.” And that’s just what we try to do in this episode.

]]> 1372 yes Bahamas Missing Wife Mystery: Friend Says Husband’s Story “Can’t Be the Truth” Where is Lynette Hooker… and what REALLY happened? Ten days after she allegedly went overboard a dinghy in the Bahamas, there’s still no sign of her - no body, no witnesses, no clear answers. Rumors, suspicions, and accusations continue to spiral against Lynette’s husband who was with her, Brian Hooker. He’s now been released by police without charges, but his story has raised serious questions. Investigative reporter Anne Emerson interviews Daniel Danforth, a close friend of the Hookers, who spoke with Brian as the news of Lynette’s disappearance unfolded. Daniel says the timeline doesn’t add up, and is now sharing the messages that first raised red flags. So, what really happened? Is this a tragic accident, or something else entirely? Listen to what Daniel has to say, and decide for yourself. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:01:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed Where is Lynette Hooker… and what REALLY happened? Ten days after she allegedly went overboard a dinghy in the Bahamas, there’s still no sign of her - no body, no witnesses, no clear answers. Rumors, suspicions, and accusations continue to spiral against Lynette’s husband who was with her, Brian Hooker. He’s now been released by police without charges, but his story has raised serious questions. Investigative reporter Anne Emerson interviews Daniel Danforth, a close friend of the Hookers, who spoke with Brian as the news of Lynette’s disappearance unfolded. Daniel says the timeline doesn’t add up, and is now sharing the messages that first raised red flags. So, what really happened? Is this a tragic accident, or something else entirely? Listen to what Daniel has to say, and decide for yourself. Where is Lynette Hooker… and what REALLY happened? Ten days after she allegedly went overboard a dinghy in the Bahamas, there’s still no sign of her - no body, no witnesses, no clear answers. Rumors, suspicions, and accusations continue to spiral against Lynette’s husband who was with her, Brian Hooker. He’s now been released by police without charges, but his story has raised serious questions.

Investigative reporter Anne Emerson interviews Daniel Danforth, a close friend of the Hookers, who spoke with Brian as the news of Lynette’s disappearance unfolded. Daniel says the timeline doesn’t add up, and is now sharing the messages that first raised red flags. So, what really happened? Is this a tragic accident, or something else entirely? Listen to what Daniel has to say, and decide for yourself.


]]> 2041 no She Believed Ted Bundy Murdered Her Sister - How DNA Confirmed It 51 Years Later Serial Killer Ted Bundy is back in the headlines - but this time, it’s bringing long-awaited answers in a 51-year-old cold case. 17-year-old Laura Ann Aime was found beaten, bound, and left on the side of a highway after disappearing in Utah in 1974. DNA has now confirmed what investigators and her family long suspected: Bundy was responsible for killing this beloved daughter, sister, and friend.   Investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Laura’s younger sister, Michelle Impala, who opens up about finally getting confirmation that Laura was a victim of Ted Bundy. Now, as police say they expect to be able to identify more Bundy victims soon, the question remains... how many more women did he kill?  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:24:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed Serial Killer Ted Bundy is back in the headlines - but this time, it’s bringing long-awaited answers in a 51-year-old cold case. 17-year-old Laura Ann Aime was found beaten, bound, and left on the side of a highway after disappearing in Utah in 1974. DNA has now confirmed what investigators and her family long suspected: Bundy was responsible for killing this beloved daughter, sister, and friend.   Investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Laura’s younger sister, Michelle Impala, who opens up about finally getting confirmation that Laura was a victim of Ted Bundy. Now, as police say they expect to be able to identify more Bundy victims soon, the question remains... how many more women did he kill?  Serial Killer Ted Bundy is back in the headlines - but this time, it’s bringing long-awaited answers in a 51-year-old cold case. 17-year-old Laura Ann Aime was found beaten, bound, and left on the side of a highway after disappearing in Utah in 1974.

DNA has now confirmed what investigators and her family long suspected: Bundy was responsible for killing this beloved daughter, sister, and friend.  

Investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Laura’s younger sister, Michelle Impala, who opens up about finally getting confirmation that Laura was a victim of Ted Bundy. Now, as police say they expect to be able to identify more Bundy victims soon, the question remains... how many more women did he kill? 

]]> 1470 no Rex Heuermann's Plea, Fire Island Jane Doe and a DNA Breakthrough Yesterday, on April 8th 2026, the world watched as Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to the killings of eight women on Long Island, New York. Investigative reporter Kristin Thorne watched in real time, in court with the man we can now call the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer.  She takes us into that room and explains what it was like - Rex Heuermann’s “overly confident” demeanor as he confirms his killings, his body language, and reactions from his own ex-wife and daughter along with victims’ family members. As a reporter who followed this case from the beginning, Kristin reacts to the day’s events with our host Anne Emerson. We also speak with Dr. David Mittelman of Othram forensic genetic genealogy labs, instrumental in identifying Heuermann’s eighth victim, Karen Vergata. He gives us a glimpse into the years of work it took to give Karen back her name. Watch our coverage of the Gilgo Beach Murders Learn more about Othram Follow Kristin Thorne Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:34:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed Yesterday, on April 8th 2026, the world watched as Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to the killings of eight women on Long Island, New York. Investigative reporter Kristin Thorne watched in real time, in court with the man we can now call the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer.  She takes us into that room and explains what it was like - Rex Heuermann’s “overly confident” demeanor as he confirms his killings, his body language, and reactions from his own ex-wife and daughter along with victims’ family members. As a reporter who followed this case from the beginning, Kristin reacts to the day’s events with our host Anne Emerson. We also speak with Dr. David Mittelman of Othram forensic genetic genealogy labs, instrumental in identifying Heuermann’s eighth victim, Karen Vergata. He gives us a glimpse into the years of work it took to give Karen back her name. Watch our coverage of the Gilgo Beach Murders Learn more about Othram Follow Kristin Thorne Yesterday, on April 8th 2026, the world watched as Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to the killings of eight women on Long Island, New York. Investigative reporter Kristin Thorne watched in real time, in court with the man we can now call the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer. 

She takes us into that room and explains what it was like - Rex Heuermann’s “overly confident” demeanor as he confirms his killings, his body language, and reactions from his own ex-wife and daughter along with victims’ family members. As a reporter who followed this case from the beginning, Kristin reacts to the day’s events with our host Anne Emerson.

We also speak with Dr. David Mittelman of Othram forensic genetic genealogy labs, instrumental in identifying Heuermann’s eighth victim, Karen Vergata. He gives us a glimpse into the years of work it took to give Karen back her name.


Watch our coverage of the Gilgo Beach Murders

Learn more about Othram

Follow Kristin Thorne

]]> 3199 no “Oh, You Like Serial Killers?” Chilling Questions Rex Heuermann Asked Date We now know what many of us have long suspected - Rex Heuermann IS the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer.  Today, Wednesday April 8th, 2026, Heuermann pleaded guilty to strangling eight women on Long Island, New York. We anticipated a guilty plea to the murders of seven women, but he also pleaded guilty to intentionally causing the death of an eighth victim, Karen Vergata. He will be sentenced on June 17th, 2026. As the true crime world watches these breaking updates unfold in real time, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with a woman who could have been one of these victims; who came face to face with Heuermann years before his arrest, and survived. Nikkie Brass shares her chilling experience from a 2015 ‘sugar baby’ date with Heuermann - his staggering appearance and demeanor, his disturbing comments about serial killers and the Gilgo beach killings, and the instincts that she believes kept her safe that night. Listen for a shocking firsthand account tied to a man we can now call the Long Island Serial Killer. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:33:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed We now know what many of us have long suspected - Rex Heuermann IS the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer.  Today, Wednesday April 8th, 2026, Heuermann pleaded guilty to strangling eight women on Long Island, New York. We anticipated a guilty plea to the murders of seven women, but he also pleaded guilty to intentionally causing the death of an eighth victim, Karen Vergata. He will be sentenced on June 17th, 2026. As the true crime world watches these breaking updates unfold in real time, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with a woman who could have been one of these victims; who came face to face with Heuermann years before his arrest, and survived. Nikkie Brass shares her chilling experience from a 2015 ‘sugar baby’ date with Heuermann - his staggering appearance and demeanor, his disturbing comments about serial killers and the Gilgo beach killings, and the instincts that she believes kept her safe that night. Listen for a shocking firsthand account tied to a man we can now call the Long Island Serial Killer. We now know what many of us have long suspected - Rex Heuermann IS the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer. 

Today, Wednesday April 8th, 2026, Heuermann pleaded guilty to strangling eight women on Long Island, New York. We anticipated a guilty plea to the murders of seven women, but he also pleaded guilty to intentionally causing the death of an eighth victim, Karen Vergata. He will be sentenced on June 17th, 2026.

As the true crime world watches these breaking updates unfold in real time, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with a woman who could have been one of these victims; who came face to face with Heuermann years before his arrest, and survived.

Nikkie Brass shares her chilling experience from a 2015 ‘sugar baby’ date with Heuermann - his staggering appearance and demeanor, his disturbing comments about serial killers and the Gilgo beach killings, and the instincts that she believes kept her safe that night.

Listen for a shocking firsthand account tied to a man we can now call the Long Island Serial Killer.

]]> 1868 no Lori Vallow Daybell Psych Profile: Inside her "Supernatural Encounters" Newly released jailhouse bodycam video is raising questions - and eyebrows - about the mental state and belief system of “doomsday mom” Lori Vallow Daybell. The footage from July 2025 shows her being cited for contraband in prison, including M&Ms, gum, and self-proclaimed “miracle” toothpaste that appeared after she prayed for it. Vallow Daybell is serving time for murdering her two children, Tylee Ryan & JJ Vallow, whom she believed were “zombies,” as well the murder of her first husband Charles Vallow, her current husband’s first wife Tammy Daybell, and the attempter murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.  Investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by Lauren and Dr. John Matthias from the Hidden True Crime podcast to analyze this bizarre video. Dr. Matthias lends his forensic psychology expertise to unravel what we’ve all been wondering since the beginning: does Lori Vallow Daybell actually believe the things that come out of her mouth? How did her psychological profile play a role in her horrific crimes… and how does her mental state affect her attorney’s ongoing fight to overturn her murder conviction? Hear more from Lauren and Dr. John Matthias on Hidden True Crime podcast Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:18:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed Newly released jailhouse bodycam video is raising questions - and eyebrows - about the mental state and belief system of “doomsday mom” Lori Vallow Daybell. The footage from July 2025 shows her being cited for contraband in prison, including M&Ms, gum, and self-proclaimed “miracle” toothpaste that appeared after she prayed for it. Vallow Daybell is serving time for murdering her two children, Tylee Ryan & JJ Vallow, whom she believed were “zombies,” as well the murder of her first husband Charles Vallow, her current husband’s first wife Tammy Daybell, and the attempter murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.  Investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by Lauren and Dr. John Matthias from the Hidden True Crime podcast to analyze this bizarre video. Dr. Matthias lends his forensic psychology expertise to unravel what we’ve all been wondering since the beginning: does Lori Vallow Daybell actually believe the things that come out of her mouth? How did her psychological profile play a role in her horrific crimes… and how does her mental state affect her attorney’s ongoing fight to overturn her murder conviction? Hear more from Lauren and Dr. John Matthias on Hidden True Crime podcast Newly released jailhouse bodycam video is raising questions - and eyebrows - about the mental state and belief system of “doomsday mom” Lori Vallow Daybell. The footage from July 2025 shows her being cited for contraband in prison, including M&Ms, gum, and self-proclaimed “miracle” toothpaste that appeared after she prayed for it.

Vallow Daybell is serving time for murdering her two children, Tylee Ryan & JJ Vallow, whom she believed were “zombies,” as well the murder of her first husband Charles Vallow, her current husband’s first wife Tammy Daybell, and the attempter murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. 

Investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by Lauren and Dr. John Matthias from the Hidden True Crime podcast to analyze this bizarre video. Dr. Matthias lends his forensic psychology expertise to unravel what we’ve all been wondering since the beginning: does Lori Vallow Daybell actually believe the things that come out of her mouth? How did her psychological profile play a role in her horrific crimes… and how does her mental state affect her attorney’s ongoing fight to overturn her murder conviction?

Hear more from Lauren and Dr. John Matthias on Hidden True Crime podcast

]]> 2052 no "I Don't Want a Murderer to Go Free" Attorney Believes Alex Murdaugh Conviction Will Be Overturned If South Carolina's Supreme Court Justices decide to overturn Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction, what happens next? And who called Alex in the days after those oral arguments? Investigative Reporter, Anne Emerson filed a FOIA request and will tell you who he spoke with in this episode of Criminally Obsessed. But, as we anxiously await the state Supreme Court's decision, Anne spoke with attorney Eric Bland, who represented several of Murdaugh’s financial victims. He says the possibility of Murdaugh ever walking free is more complicated than many think. And the decision could eventually be up to the state's next Attorney General because the one who tried Murdaugh, Alan Wilson, is running for Governor. Following this interview, Anne reached out to each South Carolina attorney general candidate for comment - that’s David Stumbo (R), David Pascoe (R), Steven Goldfinch Jr. (R), and Richard Hricik (D). At the time of publishing, Monday April 6th 2026, here’s the response we received from Stephen Goldfinch Jr.: Thank you for reaching out. Based on what I know so far and what I saw from the trial, I would retry the case. Without a living victim, I believe there is a strong, almost immutable presumption to seek justice for the deceased victims. Yes, it's true that Alex will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for financial crimes. But that's not justice for the deceased victims. Yes, It's true it will cost to retry him; but what is the societal cost of not retrying him? Based on what I know from the trial, a case like this should be retried. We’ll keep you updated as we hear from the others, and when we get these highly anticipated updates on the appeal. Catch up on our ongoing coverage of all things Murdaugh Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:48:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed If South Carolina's Supreme Court Justices decide to overturn Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction, what happens next? And who called Alex in the days after those oral arguments? Investigative Reporter, Anne Emerson filed a FOIA request and will tell you who he spoke with in this episode of Criminally Obsessed. But, as we anxiously await the state Supreme Court's decision, Anne spoke with attorney Eric Bland, who represented several of Murdaugh’s financial victims. He says the possibility of Murdaugh ever walking free is more complicated than many think. And the decision could eventually be up to the state's next Attorney General because the one who tried Murdaugh, Alan Wilson, is running for Governor. Following this interview, Anne reached out to each South Carolina attorney general candidate for comment - that’s David Stumbo (R), David Pascoe (R), Steven Goldfinch Jr. (R), and Richard Hricik (D). At the time of publishing, Monday April 6th 2026, here’s the response we received from Stephen Goldfinch Jr.: Thank you for reaching out. Based on what I know so far and what I saw from the trial, I would retry the case. Without a living victim, I believe there is a strong, almost immutable presumption to seek justice for the deceased victims. Yes, it's true that Alex will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for financial crimes. But that's not justice for the deceased victims. Yes, It's true it will cost to retry him; but what is the societal cost of not retrying him? Based on what I know from the trial, a case like this should be retried. We’ll keep you updated as we hear from the others, and when we get these highly anticipated updates on the appeal. Catch up on our ongoing coverage of all things Murdaugh If South Carolina's Supreme Court Justices decide to overturn Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction, what happens next? And who called Alex in the days after those oral arguments?

Investigative Reporter, Anne Emerson filed a FOIA request and will tell you who he spoke with in this episode of Criminally Obsessed. But, as we anxiously await the state Supreme Court's decision, Anne spoke with attorney Eric Bland, who represented several of Murdaugh’s financial victims. He says the possibility of Murdaugh ever walking free is more complicated than many think. And the decision could eventually be up to the state's next Attorney General because the one who tried Murdaugh, Alan Wilson, is running for Governor.

Following this interview, Anne reached out to each South Carolina attorney general candidate for comment - that’s David Stumbo (R), David Pascoe (R), Steven Goldfinch Jr. (R), and Richard Hricik (D). At the time of publishing, Monday April 6th 2026, here’s the response we received from Stephen Goldfinch Jr.:

Thank you for reaching out. Based on what I know so far and what I saw from the trial, I would retry the case. Without a living victim, I believe there is a strong, almost immutable presumption to seek justice for the deceased victims. Yes, it's true that Alex will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for financial crimes. But that's not justice for the deceased victims. Yes, It's true it will cost to retry him; but what is the societal cost of not retrying him? Based on what I know from the trial, a case like this should be retried.

We’ll keep you updated as we hear from the others, and when we get these highly anticipated updates on the appeal.

Catch up on our ongoing coverage of all things Murdaugh

]]> 2192 no Former Detective Believes “People of Interest” in Brian Shaffer Disappearance Knew Him On the night of April 1, 2006, the 27-year-old Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer went out with friends to the Ugly Tuna Saloona. Surveillance cameras captured him inside, laughing and socializing. But when the night ended, something chilling became clear—Brian was never seen leaving.  His friends searched for him that night but eventually went home without answers. From that moment on, Brian Shaffer was never seen or heard from again.  An intense investigation followed, with massive searches, national attention, and a reward that eventually reached $100,000. But in the years since, no confirmed sightings, no financial activity, and no answers have ever surfaced.  Criminally Obsessed’s Anne Emerson talked to former detective John Hurst about Brian’s disappearance, what we know 20 years later, and why people who have information on Brian's disappearance might hesitate to come forward.  If you have tips in the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, call the Columbus Police Department at 614-645-4545.  Share Brian’s missing person poster from the FBI. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:34:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed On the night of April 1, 2006, the 27-year-old Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer went out with friends to the Ugly Tuna Saloona. Surveillance cameras captured him inside, laughing and socializing. But when the night ended, something chilling became clear—Brian was never seen leaving.  His friends searched for him that night but eventually went home without answers. From that moment on, Brian Shaffer was never seen or heard from again.  An intense investigation followed, with massive searches, national attention, and a reward that eventually reached $100,000. But in the years since, no confirmed sightings, no financial activity, and no answers have ever surfaced.  Criminally Obsessed’s Anne Emerson talked to former detective John Hurst about Brian’s disappearance, what we know 20 years later, and why people who have information on Brian's disappearance might hesitate to come forward.  If you have tips in the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, call the Columbus Police Department at 614-645-4545.  Share Brian’s missing person poster from the FBI. On the night of April 1, 2006, the 27-year-old Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer went out with friends to the Ugly Tuna Saloona. Surveillance cameras captured him inside, laughing and socializing. But when the night ended, something chilling became clear—Brian was never seen leaving. 

His friends searched for him that night but eventually went home without answers. From that moment on, Brian Shaffer was never seen or heard from again. 

An intense investigation followed, with massive searches, national attention, and a reward that eventually reached $100,000. But in the years since, no confirmed sightings, no financial activity, and no answers have ever surfaced. 

Criminally Obsessed’s Anne Emerson talked to former detective John Hurst about Brian’s disappearance, what we know 20 years later, and why people who have information on Brian's disappearance might hesitate to come forward. 

If you have tips in the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, call the Columbus Police Department at 614-645-4545. 

Share Brian’s missing person poster from the FBI.

]]> 2367 “I'm Not Accepting No For An Answer” — A Daughter's Fight to Solve Her Mom's Cold-Case Murder Marla Waldman-Conn was 7-years-old when her mom was murdered in their Long Island home.  For years, she wasn’t really allowed to talk about it.  Her dad remarried.  The years went by.  Her mom’s case went cold.  She was told to forget about it.  But she had to find out who killed Barbara Waldman, because she was someone, her mom and her life mattered.  So she set out to learn everything she could about investigating murders.  And she saw the words, BE PERSISTENT.  She became relentless and admits she was obsessed, but that drive paid off.  Her mom’s case was reopened after 50 years and solved in 2026.  Thomas Generazio, a sanitation worker who lived 3.7 miles away, bound and shot Barbara Waldman.  So how did Marla solve her mom’s case?  What was that connection she made that became the aha moment in the investigation? Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson delves into the case and relives that moment with Marla where she knew it was Thomas and there was no denying it. We also hear what's next for Marla, because her search for justice goes beyond her mother's murder. We'll keep you updated on her efforts to find other victims, because as she told us about Generazio, "He's been many places and done many things. I know there are others." Learn more about the case and how Marla found answers after 50 years. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:15:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed Marla Waldman-Conn was 7-years-old when her mom was murdered in their Long Island home.  For years, she wasn’t really allowed to talk about it.  Her dad remarried.  The years went by.  Her mom’s case went cold.  She was told to forget about it.  But she had to find out who killed Barbara Waldman, because she was someone, her mom and her life mattered.  So she set out to learn everything she could about investigating murders.  And she saw the words, BE PERSISTENT.  She became relentless and admits she was obsessed, but that drive paid off.  Her mom’s case was reopened after 50 years and solved in 2026.  Thomas Generazio, a sanitation worker who lived 3.7 miles away, bound and shot Barbara Waldman.  So how did Marla solve her mom’s case?  What was that connection she made that became the aha moment in the investigation? Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson delves into the case and relives that moment with Marla where she knew it was Thomas and there was no denying it. We also hear what's next for Marla, because her search for justice goes beyond her mother's murder. We'll keep you updated on her efforts to find other victims, because as she told us about Generazio, "He's been many places and done many things. I know there are others." Learn more about the case and how Marla found answers after 50 years. Marla Waldman-Conn was 7-years-old when her mom was murdered in their Long Island home.  For years, she wasn’t really allowed to talk about it.  Her dad remarried.  The years went by.  Her mom’s case went cold.  She was told to forget about it.  But she had to find out who killed Barbara Waldman, because she was someone, her mom and her life mattered.  So she set out to learn everything she could about investigating murders.  And she saw the words, BE PERSISTENT. 

She became relentless and admits she was obsessed, but that drive paid off.  Her mom’s case was reopened after 50 years and solved in 2026.  Thomas Generazio, a sanitation worker who lived 3.7 miles away, bound and shot Barbara Waldman. 

So how did Marla solve her mom’s case?  What was that connection she made that became the aha moment in the investigation? Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson delves into the case and relives that moment with Marla where she knew it was Thomas and there was no denying it.

We also hear what's next for Marla, because her search for justice goes beyond her mother's murder. We'll keep you updated on her efforts to find other victims, because as she told us about Generazio, "He's been many places and done many things. I know there are others."

Learn more about the case and how Marla found answers after 50 years.

]]> 2705 What Will the Suspected Long Island Serial Killer Admit To? Inside Rex Heuermann's Guilty Plea Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023 in connection to the Gilgo Beach murders. The case dates back more than a decade, when the disappearance of a woman in Long Island, New York led to the discovery of multiple bodies along the South Shore, bringing the known victim count to seven. He is now expected to plead guilty on April 8, 2026. Investigative reporter Kristin Thorne joins Criminally Obsessed’s Anne Emerson to share what struck her the first time she saw Heuermann — a towering presence compared to the petite victims he’s accused of targeting — and to break down the chilling details that helped investigators close in. From the evidence that tied him to the case to the disturbing “notes to self” that allegedly outlined careful planning, we also explore the question that still lingers: could there be more victims? Watch Part 1 of our conversation with Kristin Thorne to hear how it all started and what led investigators to Rex Heuermann “Lock The Doors” — Reporter’s Firsthand Account Of The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:04:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023 in connection to the Gilgo Beach murders. The case dates back more than a decade, when the disappearance of a woman in Long Island, New York led to the discovery of multiple bodies along the South Shore, bringing the known victim count to seven. He is now expected to plead guilty on April 8, 2026. Investigative reporter Kristin Thorne joins Criminally Obsessed’s Anne Emerson to share what struck her the first time she saw Heuermann — a towering presence compared to the petite victims he’s accused of targeting — and to break down the chilling details that helped investigators close in. From the evidence that tied him to the case to the disturbing “notes to self” that allegedly outlined careful planning, we also explore the question that still lingers: could there be more victims? Watch Part 1 of our conversation with Kristin Thorne to hear how it all started and what led investigators to Rex Heuermann “Lock The Doors” — Reporter’s Firsthand Account Of The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023 in connection to the Gilgo Beach murders. The case dates back more than a decade, when the disappearance of a woman in Long Island, New York led to the discovery of multiple bodies along the South Shore, bringing the known victim count to seven. He is now expected to plead guilty on April 8, 2026.

Investigative reporter Kristin Thorne joins Criminally Obsessed’s Anne Emerson to share what struck her the first time she saw Heuermann — a towering presence compared to the petite victims he’s accused of targeting — and to break down the chilling details that helped investigators close in. From the evidence that tied him to the case to the disturbing “notes to self” that allegedly outlined careful planning, we also explore the question that still lingers: could there be more victims?

Watch Part 1 of our conversation with Kristin Thorne to hear how it all started and what led investigators to Rex Heuermann

“Lock The Doors” — Reporter’s Firsthand Account Of The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case

]]> 1855 “Lock The Doors” — Reporter’s Firsthand Account Of The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case The Long Island Serial Killer case - also known as the Gilgo Beach murders - is back in the spotlight. We’ve learned that Rex Heuermann, accused of seven murders, is expected to plead guilty to these grisly crimes on April 8th, 2026. What began 16 years ago with a missing woman in Long Island, New York led investigators to a chilling discovery along Ocean Parkway: the skeletal remains of multiple women, many of them sex workers, in what would become one of the most disturbing serial killer cases in recent true crime history.  For years, the suspect known as LISK remained unidentified - until 2023, when police arrested an architect, husband, and father accused of nearly unthinkable acts of violence. Now, with a potential guilty plea looming, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson revisits how the Gilgo Beach killings were first uncovered. Joined by Investigative Reporter Kristin Thorne who has covered the case since the initial discoveries, part one of this interview breaks down the origins of the Long Island Serial Killer investigation and what could come next in this shocking case. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:45:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed The Long Island Serial Killer case - also known as the Gilgo Beach murders - is back in the spotlight. We’ve learned that Rex Heuermann, accused of seven murders, is expected to plead guilty to these grisly crimes on April 8th, 2026. What began 16 years ago with a missing woman in Long Island, New York led investigators to a chilling discovery along Ocean Parkway: the skeletal remains of multiple women, many of them sex workers, in what would become one of the most disturbing serial killer cases in recent true crime history.  For years, the suspect known as LISK remained unidentified - until 2023, when police arrested an architect, husband, and father accused of nearly unthinkable acts of violence. Now, with a potential guilty plea looming, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson revisits how the Gilgo Beach killings were first uncovered. Joined by Investigative Reporter Kristin Thorne who has covered the case since the initial discoveries, part one of this interview breaks down the origins of the Long Island Serial Killer investigation and what could come next in this shocking case. The Long Island Serial Killer case - also known as the Gilgo Beach murders - is back in the spotlight. We’ve learned that Rex Heuermann, accused of seven murders, is expected to plead guilty to these grisly crimes on April 8th, 2026. What began 16 years ago with a missing woman in Long Island, New York led investigators to a chilling discovery along Ocean Parkway: the skeletal remains of multiple women, many of them sex workers, in what would become one of the most disturbing serial killer cases in recent true crime history. 

For years, the suspect known as LISK remained unidentified - until 2023, when police arrested an architect, husband, and father accused of nearly unthinkable acts of violence.

Now, with a potential guilty plea looming, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson revisits how the Gilgo Beach killings were first uncovered. Joined by Investigative Reporter Kristin Thorne who has covered the case since the initial discoveries, part one of this interview breaks down the origins of the Long Island Serial Killer investigation and what could come next in this shocking case.

]]> 1914 Investigating Murdaugh Unanswered Questions As Appeal Decision Looms What comes to mind when you hear the name ‘Murdaugh’? A legal dynasty spanning generations? A boat crash? An unsolved homicide? A double murder on a South Carolina property twice the size of Central Park? Stolen money? A dead housekeeper?  How about all of the above?  Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson spoke with Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein, who wrote a bestselling book on the Murdaugh saga - here's what Valerie had to say:  “There's something endlessly fascinating about the Murdaugh case. And it's not Alex Murdaugh. It's not the human being Alex Murdaugh. It is this sprawling dynasty, and the way that power worked for them and for Alex in particular, and how he used it, and what he was willing to sacrifice to keep it.”  In our last interview, we talked with Valerie about Stephen Smith’s unsolved murder – a thread in this knotted saga that we’ll never stop pulling on. But as it always goes with the Murdaughs... there’s more to discuss and unending twists. Anne and Valerie weave theories, analysis, and predictions for a deep dive into where the Murdaugh saga stands today. Listen for Valerie’s thoughts on Alex Murdaugh’s appeal, and when she thinks we’ll hear about his potential new trial...    Catch up on all things Murdaugh with our previous coverage:  Criminally Obsessed Murdaugh YouTube episode playlist  Listen to our previous episode with Valerie: Murdaugh Country Mystery: What The Hell Happened To Stephen Smith?  The Murdaugh Murders, Money & Mystery | A Criminally Obsessed Podcast Check out our exclusive interview with Tommy Moore  Watch our interview with Stephen’s mom, Sandy, and his twin sister, Stephanie  Get Valerie’s book, "The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty” Get Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson's book, “Within the House of Murdaugh: Amid a Unique Friendship, Blanca and Maggie” Learn more about Mal’z Palz, the animal rescue charity for Mallory Beach Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:40:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed What comes to mind when you hear the name ‘Murdaugh’? A legal dynasty spanning generations? A boat crash? An unsolved homicide? A double murder on a South Carolina property twice the size of Central Park? Stolen money? A dead housekeeper?  How about all of the above?  Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson spoke with Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein, who wrote a bestselling book on the Murdaugh saga - here's what Valerie had to say:  “There's something endlessly fascinating about the Murdaugh case. And it's not Alex Murdaugh. It's not the human being Alex Murdaugh. It is this sprawling dynasty, and the way that power worked for them and for Alex in particular, and how he used it, and what he was willing to sacrifice to keep it.”  In our last interview, we talked with Valerie about Stephen Smith’s unsolved murder – a thread in this knotted saga that we’ll never stop pulling on. But as it always goes with the Murdaughs... there’s more to discuss and unending twists. Anne and Valerie weave theories, analysis, and predictions for a deep dive into where the Murdaugh saga stands today. Listen for Valerie’s thoughts on Alex Murdaugh’s appeal, and when she thinks we’ll hear about his potential new trial...    Catch up on all things Murdaugh with our previous coverage:  Criminally Obsessed Murdaugh YouTube episode playlist  Listen to our previous episode with Valerie: Murdaugh Country Mystery: What The Hell Happened To Stephen Smith?  The Murdaugh Murders, Money & Mystery | A Criminally Obsessed Podcast Check out our exclusive interview with Tommy Moore  Watch our interview with Stephen’s mom, Sandy, and his twin sister, Stephanie  Get Valerie’s book, "The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty” Get Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson's book, “Within the House of Murdaugh: Amid a Unique Friendship, Blanca and Maggie” Learn more about Mal’z Palz, the animal rescue charity for Mallory Beach What comes to mind when you hear the name ‘Murdaugh’? A legal dynasty spanning generations? A boat crash? An unsolved homicide? A double murder on a South Carolina property twice the size of Central Park? Stolen money? A dead housekeeper? 

How about all of the above? 

Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson spoke with Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein, who wrote a bestselling book on the Murdaugh saga - here's what Valerie had to say: 

“There's something endlessly fascinating about the Murdaugh case. And it's not Alex Murdaugh. It's not the human being Alex Murdaugh. It is this sprawling dynasty, and the way that power worked for them and for Alex in particular, and how he used it, and what he was willing to sacrifice to keep it.” 

In our last interview, we talked with Valerie about Stephen Smith’s unsolved murder – a thread in this knotted saga that we’ll never stop pulling on. But as it always goes with the Murdaughs... there’s more to discuss and unending twists. Anne and Valerie weave theories, analysis, and predictions for a deep dive into where the Murdaugh saga stands today. Listen for Valerie’s thoughts on Alex Murdaugh’s appeal, and when she thinks we’ll hear about his potential new trial... 

 

Catch up on all things Murdaugh with our previous coverage: 

]]> 1666 Murdaugh Country Mystery: What The Hell Happened To Stephen Smith? If the crimes of the Murdaugh family are a knot, there’s one thread we’ll never let go of here at Criminally Obsessed – the unsolved homicide of Stephen Smith. He was found dead on a rural South Carolina road in 2015, and we’ve followed the case through all its twists and turns.  We’ve spoken with the people closest to Stephen, including his mom, Sandy, and twin sister, Stephanie. Despite moments of hope during a long investigation – an exhumation of Stephen’s body, an independent autopsy, and a ruling of Stephen’s death as a homicide – we still need answers.   Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson catches up with reporter Valerie Bauerlein - Anne and Valerie reported Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial together in 2023. Since then, Valerie wrote a book on all things Murdaugh, "The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty.” In this interview, we try to untangle the questions on all our minds: What happened to Stephen Smith? Are we closer to answers? Will we ever know?  Catch up on all things Murdaugh with our previous coverage: Criminally Obsessed's YouTube Channel The Murdaugh Murders, Money & Mystery | Criminally Obsessed  Our exclusive interview with Tommy Moore  Our interview with Stephen’s mom, Sandy, and his twin sister, Stephanie  Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:40:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed If the crimes of the Murdaugh family are a knot, there’s one thread we’ll never let go of here at Criminally Obsessed – the unsolved homicide of Stephen Smith. He was found dead on a rural South Carolina road in 2015, and we’ve followed the case through all its twists and turns.  We’ve spoken with the people closest to Stephen, including his mom, Sandy, and twin sister, Stephanie. Despite moments of hope during a long investigation – an exhumation of Stephen’s body, an independent autopsy, and a ruling of Stephen’s death as a homicide – we still need answers.   Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson catches up with reporter Valerie Bauerlein - Anne and Valerie reported Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial together in 2023. Since then, Valerie wrote a book on all things Murdaugh, "The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty.” In this interview, we try to untangle the questions on all our minds: What happened to Stephen Smith? Are we closer to answers? Will we ever know?  Catch up on all things Murdaugh with our previous coverage: Criminally Obsessed's YouTube Channel The Murdaugh Murders, Money & Mystery | Criminally Obsessed  Our exclusive interview with Tommy Moore  Our interview with Stephen’s mom, Sandy, and his twin sister, Stephanie  If the crimes of the Murdaugh family are a knot, there’s one thread we’ll never let go of here at Criminally Obsessed – the unsolved homicide of Stephen Smith. He was found dead on a rural South Carolina road in 2015, and we’ve followed the case through all its twists and turns. 

We’ve spoken with the people closest to Stephen, including his mom, Sandy, and twin sister, Stephanie. Despite moments of hope during a long investigation – an exhumation of Stephen’s body, an independent autopsy, and a ruling of Stephen’s death as a homicide – we still need answers.  

Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson catches up with reporter Valerie Bauerlein - Anne and Valerie reported Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial together in 2023. Since then, Valerie wrote a book on all things Murdaugh, "The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty.”

In this interview, we try to untangle the questions on all our minds: What happened to Stephen Smith? Are we closer to answers? Will we ever know? 

Catch up on all things Murdaugh with our previous coverage:

Criminally Obsessed's YouTube Channel

The Murdaugh Murders, Money & Mystery | Criminally Obsessed 

Our exclusive interview with Tommy Moore 

Our interview with Stephen’s mom, Sandy, and his twin sister, Stephanie 

]]> 2708 These 5 Murdaugh Prosecutors Can't Speak Now — But They Spoke With Us (Part 2) Who is the real Alex Murdaugh? Before the guilty verdict… before the appeal… there were secrets no one saw coming. Even the prosecutors who helped convict him for the murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul say the full picture is more complicated than many realized. Behind the influence and legacy: financial crimes, alleged schemes, and a hidden opioid addiction that stunned South Carolina and drew national attention. In part 2 of Anne Emerson's exclusive archival interview, the prosecution team breaks down: • The most credible witnesses in the Murdaugh murder trial • How Murdaugh’s financial crimes factored into motive • What they believe ultimately convinced the jury This interview was recorded just after the 2023 conviction. Currently, these prosecutors cannot speak publicly about the case, as the South Carolina Supreme Court is considering Murdaugh’s appeal to overturn his double murder convictions. Oral arguments were heard February 11, 2026. No timeline has been set for a decision, but the outcome could determine whether Alex Murdaugh is granted a new trial. As the legal battle continues, this rare insider perspective is essential for anyone following the Alex Murdaugh case. How soon do you think a decision will come? Let us know in the comments. Learn more about the AG's investigation into former Colleton County Sheriff Andy Strickland: AG charges Andy Strickland with public corruption amid sex, drugs & abuse of power probe Former Colleton Co. sheriff given probation, public service through plea deal Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:57:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed Who is the real Alex Murdaugh? Before the guilty verdict… before the appeal… there were secrets no one saw coming. Even the prosecutors who helped convict him for the murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul say the full picture is more complicated than many realized. Behind the influence and legacy: financial crimes, alleged schemes, and a hidden opioid addiction that stunned South Carolina and drew national attention. In part 2 of Anne Emerson's exclusive archival interview, the prosecution team breaks down: • The most credible witnesses in the Murdaugh murder trial • How Murdaugh’s financial crimes factored into motive • What they believe ultimately convinced the jury This interview was recorded just after the 2023 conviction. Currently, these prosecutors cannot speak publicly about the case, as the South Carolina Supreme Court is considering Murdaugh’s appeal to overturn his double murder convictions. Oral arguments were heard February 11, 2026. No timeline has been set for a decision, but the outcome could determine whether Alex Murdaugh is granted a new trial. As the legal battle continues, this rare insider perspective is essential for anyone following the Alex Murdaugh case. How soon do you think a decision will come? Let us know in the comments. Learn more about the AG's investigation into former Colleton County Sheriff Andy Strickland: AG charges Andy Strickland with public corruption amid sex, drugs & abuse of power probe Former Colleton Co. sheriff given probation, public service through plea deal Who is the real Alex Murdaugh?

Before the guilty verdict… before the appeal… there were secrets no one saw coming.

Even the prosecutors who helped convict him for the murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul say the full picture is more complicated than many realized. Behind the influence and legacy: financial crimes, alleged schemes, and a hidden opioid addiction that stunned South Carolina and drew national attention.

In part 2 of Anne Emerson's exclusive archival interview, the prosecution team breaks down: • The most credible witnesses in the Murdaugh murder trial • How Murdaugh’s financial crimes factored into motive • What they believe ultimately convinced the jury This interview was recorded just after the 2023 conviction. Currently, these prosecutors cannot speak publicly about the case, as the South Carolina Supreme Court is considering Murdaugh’s appeal to overturn his double murder convictions.

Oral arguments were heard February 11, 2026. No timeline has been set for a decision, but the outcome could determine whether Alex Murdaugh is granted a new trial.

As the legal battle continues, this rare insider perspective is essential for anyone following the Alex Murdaugh case.

How soon do you think a decision will come? Let us know in the comments.

Learn more about the AG's investigation into former Colleton County Sheriff Andy Strickland:

]]> 5011 These 5 Murdaugh Prosecutors Can't Speak Now — But They Spoke With Us (Part 1) Three years after Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul, his case is once again at a critical turning point. The South Carolina Supreme Court is now weighing whether his conviction could be overturned — and a possible retrial could be on the horizon. In this rare and exclusive 2023 interview from the archives, five members of the prosecution team break down the trial, key testimony, and the timeline that led to Murdaugh’s conviction to our senior investigative reporter, Anne Emerson, who was in the courtroom for the duration of the trial. This interview was recorded just days after the verdict — and these prosecutors cannot speak publicly now, due to the ongoing appeal. Their insights remain one of the only in-depth looks into the state’s case. With hindsight, some of their comments — especially about Murdaugh’s financial crimes — take on new meaning today, as those issues are now central to his appeal. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:45:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed Three years after Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul, his case is once again at a critical turning point. The South Carolina Supreme Court is now weighing whether his conviction could be overturned — and a possible retrial could be on the horizon. In this rare and exclusive 2023 interview from the archives, five members of the prosecution team break down the trial, key testimony, and the timeline that led to Murdaugh’s conviction to our senior investigative reporter, Anne Emerson, who was in the courtroom for the duration of the trial. This interview was recorded just days after the verdict — and these prosecutors cannot speak publicly now, due to the ongoing appeal. Their insights remain one of the only in-depth looks into the state’s case. With hindsight, some of their comments — especially about Murdaugh’s financial crimes — take on new meaning today, as those issues are now central to his appeal. Three years after Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul, his case is once again at a critical turning point. The South Carolina Supreme Court is now weighing whether his conviction could be overturned — and a possible retrial could be on the horizon.

In this rare and exclusive 2023 interview from the archives, five members of the prosecution team break down the trial, key testimony, and the timeline that led to Murdaugh’s conviction to our senior investigative reporter, Anne Emerson, who was in the courtroom for the duration of the trial. This interview was recorded just days after the verdict — and these prosecutors cannot speak publicly now, due to the ongoing appeal. Their insights remain one of the only in-depth looks into the state’s case.

With hindsight, some of their comments — especially about Murdaugh’s financial crimes — take on new meaning today, as those issues are now central to his appeal.

]]> 3206 "Everybody Is Redeemable" — Why Baby Lucia's Parents Forgave Drunk Driver This episode is hard to watch, but impossible to forget. We mean it when we say you’ll need tissues for this conversation. Lucia Iris Seifried was a giggly 9-month-old with bright blue eyes and a big personality. Her parents, Matthew and Rebecca Seifried, remember her ‘sweet giggle that could light up a room’. On April 26, 2025, the family was enjoying an evening outside together - Lucia playing in the grass - when a drunk driver tore through their yard in Allegan, Michigan going 50 miles per hour.   “We're sitting in our front yard and just enjoying the sunset,” Matthew, Lucia’s father, tells investigative reporter Anne Emerson in this emotional interview. “And we hear a big pickup truck's engine revving, and we look up and it's coming straight for us. And it ended up hitting Lucia head on and running her over.”  In a moment, their lives changed forever. But what comes next is something few people may be able to comprehend. Instead of anger or revenge, Lucia’s parents chose grace. They asked prosecutors to seek the minimum sentence against Terry Lee Boss and in a plea deal; he was given just 13.5 years in prison. They spoke directly to him in court - and forgave him.    Matthew and Rebecca share what helped them get there: the signs they've received, the faith that carries them, and the perspective that may challenge how you think about grief, justice, and mercy. It raises a difficult question: if this happened to YOUR family member, YOUR child, to someone YOU love… could you forgive?  Learn more about the incredible work being done in Lucia’s memory: https://luciairis.org/  Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:40:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed This episode is hard to watch, but impossible to forget. We mean it when we say you’ll need tissues for this conversation. Lucia Iris Seifried was a giggly 9-month-old with bright blue eyes and a big personality. Her parents, Matthew and Rebecca Seifried, remember her ‘sweet giggle that could light up a room’. On April 26, 2025, the family was enjoying an evening outside together - Lucia playing in the grass - when a drunk driver tore through their yard in Allegan, Michigan going 50 miles per hour.   “We're sitting in our front yard and just enjoying the sunset,” Matthew, Lucia’s father, tells investigative reporter Anne Emerson in this emotional interview. “And we hear a big pickup truck's engine revving, and we look up and it's coming straight for us. And it ended up hitting Lucia head on and running her over.”  In a moment, their lives changed forever. But what comes next is something few people may be able to comprehend. Instead of anger or revenge, Lucia’s parents chose grace. They asked prosecutors to seek the minimum sentence against Terry Lee Boss and in a plea deal; he was given just 13.5 years in prison. They spoke directly to him in court - and forgave him.    Matthew and Rebecca share what helped them get there: the signs they've received, the faith that carries them, and the perspective that may challenge how you think about grief, justice, and mercy. It raises a difficult question: if this happened to YOUR family member, YOUR child, to someone YOU love… could you forgive?  Learn more about the incredible work being done in Lucia’s memory: https://luciairis.org/  This episode is hard to watch, but impossible to forget. We mean it when we say you’ll need tissues for this conversation. Lucia Iris Seifried was a giggly 9-month-old with bright blue eyes and a big personality. Her parents, Matthew and Rebecca Seifried, remember her ‘sweet giggle that could light up a room’. On April 26, 2025, the family was enjoying an evening outside together - Lucia playing in the grass - when a drunk driver tore through their yard in Allegan, Michigan going 50 miles per hour.  

“We're sitting in our front yard and just enjoying the sunset,” Matthew, Lucia’s father, tells investigative reporter Anne Emerson in this emotional interview. “And we hear a big pickup truck's engine revving, and we look up and it's coming straight for us. And it ended up hitting Lucia head on and running her over.” 

In a moment, their lives changed forever. But what comes next is something few people may be able to comprehend. Instead of anger or revenge, Lucia’s parents chose grace. They asked prosecutors to seek the minimum sentence against Terry Lee Boss and in a plea deal; he was given just 13.5 years in prison. They spoke directly to him in court - and forgave him.   

Matthew and Rebecca share what helped them get there: the signs they've received, the faith that carries them, and the perspective that may challenge how you think about grief, justice, and mercy. It raises a difficult question: if this happened to YOUR family member, YOUR child, to someone YOU love… could you forgive? 

Learn more about the incredible work being done in Lucia’s memory: https://luciairis.org/ 

]]> 3307 "Cold" 16-Year-Old Killers — Skylar Neese Lead Detective Reveals Dark Case Details “Methodical.” “Cold.” “Premeditated.” These are words West Virginia State Police Sergeant Ronnie Gaskins uses to describe 16-year-old Skylar Neese’s killers, fellow 16 year olds Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf. But these girls weren’t just teens; they were also Skylar's so-called ‘best friends.’   Sergeant Gaskins was the lead investigator in the shocking 2012 murder case, and is now back in the spotlight with the release of a new Hulu documentary, Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese.   In this interview, Ronnie gives our host, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson, his chilling inside perspective on a case that still unsettles the investigators who unraveled it. He reacts to previously unshared details from Skylar’s father, Dave, including a moment Dave nearly took matters – literally -- into his own hands. The conversation also brings disturbing evidence to light that raises alarming questions, like why was Skylar’s necklace, discovered by one of the suspect’s mothers, mailed to Dave Neese -- was this a token stolen from Skylar at the murder scene? What are her killers truly capable of? And what will happen if - and possibly when - they are released from prison?  Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:58:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed “Methodical.” “Cold.” “Premeditated.” These are words West Virginia State Police Sergeant Ronnie Gaskins uses to describe 16-year-old Skylar Neese’s killers, fellow 16 year olds Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf. But these girls weren’t just teens; they were also Skylar's so-called ‘best friends.’   Sergeant Gaskins was the lead investigator in the shocking 2012 murder case, and is now back in the spotlight with the release of a new Hulu documentary, Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese.   In this interview, Ronnie gives our host, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson, his chilling inside perspective on a case that still unsettles the investigators who unraveled it. He reacts to previously unshared details from Skylar’s father, Dave, including a moment Dave nearly took matters – literally -- into his own hands. The conversation also brings disturbing evidence to light that raises alarming questions, like why was Skylar’s necklace, discovered by one of the suspect’s mothers, mailed to Dave Neese -- was this a token stolen from Skylar at the murder scene? What are her killers truly capable of? And what will happen if - and possibly when - they are released from prison?  “Methodical.” “Cold.” “Premeditated.” These are words West Virginia State Police Sergeant Ronnie Gaskins uses to describe 16-year-old Skylar Neese’s killers, fellow 16 year olds Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf. But these girls weren’t just teens; they were also Skylar's so-called ‘best friends.’  

Sergeant Gaskins was the lead investigator in the shocking 2012 murder case, and is now back in the spotlight with the release of a new Hulu documentary, Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese.  

In this interview, Ronnie gives our host, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson, his chilling inside perspective on a case that still unsettles the investigators who unraveled it. He reacts to previously unshared details from Skylar’s father, Dave, including a moment Dave nearly took matters – literally -- into his own hands.

The conversation also brings disturbing evidence to light that raises alarming questions, like why was Skylar’s necklace, discovered by one of the suspect’s mothers, mailed to Dave Neese -- was this a token stolen from Skylar at the murder scene? What are her killers truly capable of? And what will happen if - and possibly when - they are released from prison? 

]]> 3161 Skylar Neese's Dad Tells All About The "Friends" Who Killed His Daughter Dave Neese’s daughter, Skylar Neese, was stabbed in the back by her two best friends in 2012.  They attacked her with kitchen knives and left her in the middle of the woods.  For six months, no one knew what happened to Skylar Neese.  Meanwhile, Rachel Shoaf and Shelia Eddy went back to life as normal teenagers acting as if nothing ever happened.  Dave and his wife, Mary, were beside themselves.  They couldn’t eat or sleep.  They had to find their daughter.  She was their whole WORLD. They were devastated. Why did she leave? Where was she? Would she ever come home?  Eventually, Rachel couldn’t carry the guilt anymore, broke down and confessed to the murder.  She told police she and Shelia killed Skylar because she threatened to expose their physical relationship and took police to her body.   Dave and Mary were in disbelief.  How could her best friends do this to their daughter?  Then Dave became enraged.  He told Senior Investigative reporter Anne Emerson something he hasn’t told anyone else—he had a plan for revenge.  Find out why he didn’t go through with it and what happened after.  For more from Skylar's family, read Dave Neese's poem “Forever 16” published in this article from The Dominion Post in 2022. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:58:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed Dave Neese’s daughter, Skylar Neese, was stabbed in the back by her two best friends in 2012.  They attacked her with kitchen knives and left her in the middle of the woods.  For six months, no one knew what happened to Skylar Neese.  Meanwhile, Rachel Shoaf and Shelia Eddy went back to life as normal teenagers acting as if nothing ever happened.  Dave and his wife, Mary, were beside themselves.  They couldn’t eat or sleep.  They had to find their daughter.  She was their whole WORLD. They were devastated. Why did she leave? Where was she? Would she ever come home?  Eventually, Rachel couldn’t carry the guilt anymore, broke down and confessed to the murder.  She told police she and Shelia killed Skylar because she threatened to expose their physical relationship and took police to her body.   Dave and Mary were in disbelief.  How could her best friends do this to their daughter?  Then Dave became enraged.  He told Senior Investigative reporter Anne Emerson something he hasn’t told anyone else—he had a plan for revenge.  Find out why he didn’t go through with it and what happened after.  For more from Skylar's family, read Dave Neese's poem “Forever 16” published in this article from The Dominion Post in 2022. Dave Neese’s daughter, Skylar Neese, was stabbed in the back by her two best friends in 2012.  They attacked her with kitchen knives and left her in the middle of the woods.  For six months, no one knew what happened to Skylar Neese.  Meanwhile, Rachel Shoaf and Shelia Eddy went back to life as normal teenagers acting as if nothing ever happened. 

Dave and his wife, Mary, were beside themselves.  They couldn’t eat or sleep.  They had to find their daughter.  She was their whole WORLD. They were devastated. Why did she leave? Where was she? Would she ever come home?  Eventually, Rachel couldn’t carry the guilt anymore, broke down and confessed to the murder.  She told police she and Shelia killed Skylar because she threatened to expose their physical relationship and took police to her body.  

Dave and Mary were in disbelief.  How could her best friends do this to their daughter?  Then Dave became enraged.  He told Senior Investigative reporter Anne Emerson something he hasn’t told anyone else—he had a plan for revenge.  Find out why he didn’t go through with it and what happened after. 

For more from Skylar's family, read Dave Neese's poem “Forever 16” published in this article from The Dominion Post in 2022.

]]> 3077 “Where’s The Justice?” — Murdaugh Housekeeper Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson Fears Overturned Murder Conviction “I would be devastated!”  Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson has a lot of opinions about Alex Murdaugh’s appeal to overturn his double murder conviction. She was one of the family’s housekeepers for years.  The South Carolina State Supreme Court heard oral arguments from both the defense and prosecution on February 11th, 2026.  While the Justices mull over their decisions, Blanca isn’t backing down from believing Alex killed his wife and son and that he had help cleaning the scene.    In this episode, she goes even further as to why she believes someone was there when Alex returned to the kennels at Moselle the night of June 7, 2021.  She says people need to pay attention to the kennel video and asks what are the dogs telling us.  Blanca has fiercely defended her friend Maggie and Paul Murdaugh when people have questioned her about their character and only wants justice for Alex’s victims. Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson asks Blanca if there was a new trial—would she testify.  And what, if anything, might she do differently if called to the stand.    Listen to part one of this conversation with Blanca: "I Refuse To Be Intimidated" — Murdaugh Housekeeper Responds to Criticism    Watch our previous interviews with Blanca on our YouTube Channel   Read Blanca’s New York Times Bestselling book: Within the House of Murdaugh: Amid a Unique Friendship, Blanca and Maggie   Follow on Facebook: House of Murdaugh  Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:40:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed “I would be devastated!”  Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson has a lot of opinions about Alex Murdaugh’s appeal to overturn his double murder conviction. She was one of the family’s housekeepers for years.  The South Carolina State Supreme Court heard oral arguments from both the defense and prosecution on February 11th, 2026.  While the Justices mull over their decisions, Blanca isn’t backing down from believing Alex killed his wife and son and that he had help cleaning the scene.    In this episode, she goes even further as to why she believes someone was there when Alex returned to the kennels at Moselle the night of June 7, 2021.  She says people need to pay attention to the kennel video and asks what are the dogs telling us.  Blanca has fiercely defended her friend Maggie and Paul Murdaugh when people have questioned her about their character and only wants justice for Alex’s victims. Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson asks Blanca if there was a new trial—would she testify.  And what, if anything, might she do differently if called to the stand.    Listen to part one of this conversation with Blanca: "I Refuse To Be Intimidated" — Murdaugh Housekeeper Responds to Criticism    Watch our previous interviews with Blanca on our YouTube Channel   Read Blanca’s New York Times Bestselling book: Within the House of Murdaugh: Amid a Unique Friendship, Blanca and Maggie   Follow on Facebook: House of Murdaugh  “I would be devastated!”  Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson has a lot of opinions about Alex Murdaugh’s appeal to overturn his double murder conviction. She was one of the family’s housekeepers for years.  The South Carolina State Supreme Court heard oral arguments from both the defense and prosecution on February 11th, 2026.  While the Justices mull over their decisions, Blanca isn’t backing down from believing Alex killed his wife and son and that he had help cleaning the scene.   

In this episode, she goes even further as to why she believes someone was there when Alex returned to the kennels at Moselle the night of June 7, 2021.  She says people need to pay attention to the kennel video and asks what are the dogs telling us.  Blanca has fiercely defended her friend Maggie and Paul Murdaugh when people have questioned her about their character and only wants justice for Alex’s victims. Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson asks Blanca if there was a new trial—would she testify.  And what, if anything, might she do differently if called to the stand. 

 

Listen to part one of this conversation with Blanca: "I Refuse To Be Intimidated" — Murdaugh Housekeeper Responds to Criticism 

 

Watch our previous interviews with Blanca on our YouTube Channel

 

Read Blanca’s New York Times Bestselling book: Within the House of Murdaugh: Amid a Unique Friendship, Blanca and Maggie

 

Follow on Facebook: House of Murdaugh 

]]> 1923 "I Refuse to Be Intimidated" — Murdaugh Housekeeper Responds to Criticism “I spoke the truth.”  Murdaugh housekeeper and confidant of Maggie, Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson says she’s faced some backlash for using her voice.  In previous interviews with Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson, Blanca opened up about the kind of person Maggie Murdaugh was.  She was more than a boss; she was a dear friend.  Blanca’s book Within the House of Murdaugh hit #6 on the New York Times Bestseller list where she questions the investigation into the double murder involving a southern legal dynasty.   In this follow-up interview, Blanca says she "will not be intimidated or bullied" amid a disturbing encounter/incident at a local grocery store. She speaks candidly about Maggie’s hardships after Paul’s boat crash, highlights the power and privilege that can influence law enforcement, and reveals the complex/complicated feelings she still has about members of the Murdaugh family today. She also answers the question—has anyone from law enforcement reached out to you about what you told us in your last interview, or what you wrote in your book?  Watch our previous interviews with Blanca on YouTube Learn more about House of Murdaugh on Facebook Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:40:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed “I spoke the truth.”  Murdaugh housekeeper and confidant of Maggie, Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson says she’s faced some backlash for using her voice.  In previous interviews with Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson, Blanca opened up about the kind of person Maggie Murdaugh was.  She was more than a boss; she was a dear friend.  Blanca’s book Within the House of Murdaugh hit #6 on the New York Times Bestseller list where she questions the investigation into the double murder involving a southern legal dynasty.   In this follow-up interview, Blanca says she "will not be intimidated or bullied" amid a disturbing encounter/incident at a local grocery store. She speaks candidly about Maggie’s hardships after Paul’s boat crash, highlights the power and privilege that can influence law enforcement, and reveals the complex/complicated feelings she still has about members of the Murdaugh family today. She also answers the question—has anyone from law enforcement reached out to you about what you told us in your last interview, or what you wrote in your book?  Watch our previous interviews with Blanca on YouTube Learn more about House of Murdaugh on Facebook “I spoke the truth.”  Murdaugh housekeeper and confidant of Maggie, Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson says she’s faced some backlash for using her voice.  In previous interviews with Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson, Blanca opened up about the kind of person Maggie Murdaugh was.  She was more than a boss; she was a dear friend.  Blanca’s book Within the House of Murdaugh hit #6 on the New York Times Bestseller list where she questions the investigation into the double murder involving a southern legal dynasty.  

In this follow-up interview, Blanca says she "will not be intimidated or bullied" amid a disturbing encounter/incident at a local grocery store. She speaks candidly about Maggie’s hardships after Paul’s boat crash, highlights the power and privilege that can influence law enforcement, and reveals the complex/complicated feelings she still has about members of the Murdaugh family today. She also answers the question—has anyone from law enforcement reached out to you about what you told us in your last interview, or what you wrote in your book? 

Watch our previous interviews with Blanca on YouTube

Learn more about House of Murdaugh on Facebook

]]> 1493 "It's Not A Cold Case" — Father's 2,000-Mile Journey To Find Missing Son David Robinson wants everyone to know his son's case is anything but cold. Daniel Robinson went missing in the desert of Buckeye, Arizona in June 2021. The 23-year-old geologist’s jeep was found overturned in a ravine, but he remains missing. What started with a devoted father jumping in his car and driving  2,000 miles from South Carolina to Arizona to search for Daniel, has turned into years of perseverance that has inspired us all here at Criminally Obsessed. From 50 weeks of desert searches for his son, to creating new laws for reform in missing persons investigations, David’s work on Daniel's case - and to help other families - is alive and well.   Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with David Robinson as he pushes for the passing of the "Please Help Find Missing Americans Act" or the Daniel Robinson Law, the latest updates in Daniel’s case, and his work with other families like Gabby Petito’s father, Joseph. As we continue the search for Nancy Guthrie out of Tucson, Arizona, David explains the unique difficulties of searching extreme desert terrain, and how the community can combat disparity in media coverage of missing person cases. While he hasn't found his own son yet, he has even helped solve other missing person cases by finding others’ remains during his searches for Daniel.    Please support the search for Daniel by sharing his story, and if you have information, submit tips to the family's dedicated tipline at 844-602-0660.   You can also contact the Buckeye Police tipline at 623-349-6411.  Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.  Get true crime stories delivered to your inbox every Friday! Subscribe to our Newsletter here. Learn more about Daniel’s case, and print or share his missing person flyer here. Learn more about the National Missing and Unidentified Person System (NAMUS) Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:40:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed David Robinson wants everyone to know his son's case is anything but cold. Daniel Robinson went missing in the desert of Buckeye, Arizona in June 2021. The 23-year-old geologist’s jeep was found overturned in a ravine, but he remains missing. What started with a devoted father jumping in his car and driving  2,000 miles from South Carolina to Arizona to search for Daniel, has turned into years of perseverance that has inspired us all here at Criminally Obsessed. From 50 weeks of desert searches for his son, to creating new laws for reform in missing persons investigations, David’s work on Daniel's case - and to help other families - is alive and well.   Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with David Robinson as he pushes for the passing of the "Please Help Find Missing Americans Act" or the Daniel Robinson Law, the latest updates in Daniel’s case, and his work with other families like Gabby Petito’s father, Joseph. As we continue the search for Nancy Guthrie out of Tucson, Arizona, David explains the unique difficulties of searching extreme desert terrain, and how the community can combat disparity in media coverage of missing person cases. While he hasn't found his own son yet, he has even helped solve other missing person cases by finding others’ remains during his searches for Daniel.    Please support the search for Daniel by sharing his story, and if you have information, submit tips to the family's dedicated tipline at 844-602-0660.   You can also contact the Buckeye Police tipline at 623-349-6411.  Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.  Get true crime stories delivered to your inbox every Friday! Subscribe to our Newsletter here. Learn more about Daniel’s case, and print or share his missing person flyer here. Learn more about the National Missing and Unidentified Person System (NAMUS) David Robinson wants everyone to know his son's case is anything but cold.

Daniel Robinson went missing in the desert of Buckeye, Arizona in June 2021. The 23-year-old geologist’s jeep was found overturned in a ravine, but he remains missing. What started with a devoted father jumping in his car and driving  2,000 miles from South Carolina to Arizona to search for Daniel, has turned into years of perseverance that has inspired us all here at Criminally Obsessed.

From 50 weeks of desert searches for his son, to creating new laws for reform in missing persons investigations, David’s work on Daniel's case - and to help other families - is alive and well.  

Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with David Robinson as he pushes for the passing of the "Please Help Find Missing Americans Act" or the Daniel Robinson Law, the latest updates in Daniel’s case, and his work with other families like Gabby Petito’s father, Joseph. As we continue the search for Nancy Guthrie out of Tucson, Arizona, David explains the unique difficulties of searching extreme desert terrain, and how the community can combat disparity in media coverage of missing person cases. While he hasn't found his own son yet, he has even helped solve other missing person cases by finding others’ remains during his searches for Daniel.   

Please support the search for Daniel by sharing his story, and if you have information, submit tips to the family's dedicated tipline at 844-602-0660.  

You can also contact the Buckeye Police tipline at 623-349-6411. 

Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about. 

Get true crime stories delivered to your inbox every Friday! Subscribe to our Newsletter here.

Learn more about Daniel’s case, and print or share his missing person flyer here.

Learn more about the National Missing and Unidentified Person System (NAMUS)

]]> 2387 "A Good Idea Who Committed This" — Murdaugh Witness Investigates Stephen Smith Cold Case The star witness in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial is independently investigating the Stephen Smith cold case — and he says they “got a good idea who committed this.”   Stephen was a blonde haired, blue-eyed 19-year-old left dead on a rural South Carolina road in 2015. Kenny Kinsey, who’s a forensic investigator brought in by attorneys for Stephen’s mother, has reviewed the evidence, the second autopsy, police interviews and walked the very road where Stephen’s body was found on that hot summer night. Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson spoke with Kinsey about his investigation, what he learned about law enforcement’s investigation and how he believes Stephen died. Stephen Smith’s death investigation was reopened in 2021 just two weeks after Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were murdered. The State of South Carolina’s Law Enforcement Division (SLED) cited information collected during the Murdaugh murder investigation but would not elaborate. In 2023, SLED announced Stephen’s death was a homicide. His body was exhumed and a second autopsy done, but that information has been sealed.  When will justice come? July 8, 2026 will mark 11 years since Stephen was killed. Someone knows something. There is a $50,000 reward in this case.  Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:56:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed The star witness in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial is independently investigating the Stephen Smith cold case — and he says they “got a good idea who committed this.”   Stephen was a blonde haired, blue-eyed 19-year-old left dead on a rural South Carolina road in 2015. Kenny Kinsey, who’s a forensic investigator brought in by attorneys for Stephen’s mother, has reviewed the evidence, the second autopsy, police interviews and walked the very road where Stephen’s body was found on that hot summer night. Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson spoke with Kinsey about his investigation, what he learned about law enforcement’s investigation and how he believes Stephen died. Stephen Smith’s death investigation was reopened in 2021 just two weeks after Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were murdered. The State of South Carolina’s Law Enforcement Division (SLED) cited information collected during the Murdaugh murder investigation but would not elaborate. In 2023, SLED announced Stephen’s death was a homicide. His body was exhumed and a second autopsy done, but that information has been sealed.  When will justice come? July 8, 2026 will mark 11 years since Stephen was killed. Someone knows something. There is a $50,000 reward in this case.  The star witness in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial is independently investigating the Stephen Smith cold case — and he says they “got a good idea who committed this.”  

Stephen was a blonde haired, blue-eyed 19-year-old left dead on a rural South Carolina road in 2015. Kenny Kinsey, who’s a forensic investigator brought in by attorneys for Stephen’s mother, has reviewed the evidence, the second autopsy, police interviews and walked the very road where Stephen’s body was found on that hot summer night.

Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson spoke with Kinsey about his investigation, what he learned about law enforcement’s investigation and how he believes Stephen died.

Stephen Smith’s death investigation was reopened in 2021 just two weeks after Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were murdered. The State of South Carolina’s Law Enforcement Division (SLED) cited information collected during the Murdaugh murder investigation but would not elaborate. In 2023, SLED announced Stephen’s death was a homicide. His body was exhumed and a second autopsy done, but that information has been sealed. 

When will justice come? July 8, 2026 will mark 11 years since Stephen was killed. Someone knows something. There is a $50,000 reward in this case. 

]]> 1628 The Terrifying Disappearance of Madison Fields — Her Parents' Plea for Help It's been more than 3 weeks since 16-year-old Madison Fields was last seen by her parents, or by anyone.  What started as a search for a missing teen in Colerain Township, Ohio has shifted to an FBI investigation into the dark corners of the internet - encrypted apps, private messaging platforms - and the people who hide there, preying on kids and teens.  We now know that a 43-year-old man named Kyle Lawrence has been arrested in Buffalo, New York in connection with the investigation. He’s charged with Transportation with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity, Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct and Transportation of Child pornography.  Criminally Obsessed got a hold of the 7-page federal criminal complaint against Lawrence, and we found a disturbing history - context that could hold clues to understanding what happened to Madison.  Investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Madison’s parents, Carrie and Tyler, in an emotional interview about their daughter’s case and what we can do to support them. We then hear from Chief of Ohio Land Search and Rescue, John Adams, about his boots-on-the-ground role in the search for Madison. He offers chilling insight from his experience working hundreds of missing persons cases, and the common thread that should raise alarm bells that every parent or guardian.  Please support the search for Madison by sharing her story, and if you have information, submit tips to Colerain Township PD by calling (513) 321-2677.  Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.  Share Madison’s NCMEC poster Learn more about Ohio Land Search and Rescue Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:56:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed It's been more than 3 weeks since 16-year-old Madison Fields was last seen by her parents, or by anyone.  What started as a search for a missing teen in Colerain Township, Ohio has shifted to an FBI investigation into the dark corners of the internet - encrypted apps, private messaging platforms - and the people who hide there, preying on kids and teens.  We now know that a 43-year-old man named Kyle Lawrence has been arrested in Buffalo, New York in connection with the investigation. He’s charged with Transportation with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity, Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct and Transportation of Child pornography.  Criminally Obsessed got a hold of the 7-page federal criminal complaint against Lawrence, and we found a disturbing history - context that could hold clues to understanding what happened to Madison.  Investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Madison’s parents, Carrie and Tyler, in an emotional interview about their daughter’s case and what we can do to support them. We then hear from Chief of Ohio Land Search and Rescue, John Adams, about his boots-on-the-ground role in the search for Madison. He offers chilling insight from his experience working hundreds of missing persons cases, and the common thread that should raise alarm bells that every parent or guardian.  Please support the search for Madison by sharing her story, and if you have information, submit tips to Colerain Township PD by calling (513) 321-2677.  Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.  Share Madison’s NCMEC poster Learn more about Ohio Land Search and Rescue It's been more than 3 weeks since 16-year-old Madison Fields was last seen by her parents, or by anyone.  What started as a search for a missing teen in Colerain Township, Ohio has shifted to an FBI investigation into the dark corners of the internet - encrypted apps, private messaging platforms - and the people who hide there, preying on kids and teens. 

We now know that a 43-year-old man named Kyle Lawrence has been arrested in Buffalo, New York in connection with the investigation. He’s charged with Transportation with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity, Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct and Transportation of Child pornography. 

Criminally Obsessed got a hold of the 7-page federal criminal complaint against Lawrence, and we found a disturbing history - context that could hold clues to understanding what happened to Madison. 

Investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Madison’s parents, Carrie and Tyler, in an emotional interview about their daughter’s case and what we can do to support them. We then hear from Chief of Ohio Land Search and Rescue, John Adams, about his boots-on-the-ground role in the search for Madison. He offers chilling insight from his experience working hundreds of missing persons cases, and the common thread that should raise alarm bells that every parent or guardian. 

Please support the search for Madison by sharing her story, and if you have information, submit tips to Colerain Township PD by calling (513) 321-2677. 

Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about. 

Share Madison’s NCMEC poster

Learn more about Ohio Land Search and Rescue

]]> 2427 Accident or Murder — What Really Happened to Casey Pitzer? Watch the Criminally Obsessed original documentary "Dead Silence: The Casey Pitzer Investigation" out now on our YouTube channel. “She's got her hand on my shoulder guiding me slowly. But she's there. She's there with me all the time."     Nearly thirteen years ago, a day meant to celebrate luck and joy took a dark turn for 32-year-old mother Casey Pitzer. She was last seen leaving a bar in Wilmington, Ohio the night before St. Patrick’s Day 2013... and was later discovered a week later in a retention pond, her death ruled an accidental drowning. But failed polygraphs, destroyed evidence and buried questions tell a different story. The family’s painful and complicated fight for answers continues to this day. For more than a decade, Casey’s loved ones have lived with questions, heartbreak, and a relentless determination to seek the truth. Casey’s case is close to our hearts here at Criminally Obsessed, and we’re here to make sure it remains in the spotlight.  Senior Investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Greg Pitzer, Casey’s father, and Darrell Petrey, the Pitzer family’s advocate. They take us through the timeline and key evidence in the case, speak candidly about the toll of a 13-year search for answers, and share their latest efforts in an unwavering fight for justice.   The full documentary will also air Saturday, March 7th, at 7pm ET on WKRC-TV/Local 12 in Cincinnati, Columbus WSYX-TV/ABC 6 in Columbus and WKEF-TV/ABC 22 in Dayton.  Our conversation with Casey’s loved ones is a powerful reminder that this is more than a headline - it’s a family’s fight, and it’s far from finished.  Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.   We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting @CrimeCon updates coming soon.  Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:11:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed Watch the Criminally Obsessed original documentary "Dead Silence: The Casey Pitzer Investigation" out now on our YouTube channel. “She's got her hand on my shoulder guiding me slowly. But she's there. She's there with me all the time."     Nearly thirteen years ago, a day meant to celebrate luck and joy took a dark turn for 32-year-old mother Casey Pitzer. She was last seen leaving a bar in Wilmington, Ohio the night before St. Patrick’s Day 2013... and was later discovered a week later in a retention pond, her death ruled an accidental drowning. But failed polygraphs, destroyed evidence and buried questions tell a different story. The family’s painful and complicated fight for answers continues to this day. For more than a decade, Casey’s loved ones have lived with questions, heartbreak, and a relentless determination to seek the truth. Casey’s case is close to our hearts here at Criminally Obsessed, and we’re here to make sure it remains in the spotlight.  Senior Investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Greg Pitzer, Casey’s father, and Darrell Petrey, the Pitzer family’s advocate. They take us through the timeline and key evidence in the case, speak candidly about the toll of a 13-year search for answers, and share their latest efforts in an unwavering fight for justice.   The full documentary will also air Saturday, March 7th, at 7pm ET on WKRC-TV/Local 12 in Cincinnati, Columbus WSYX-TV/ABC 6 in Columbus and WKEF-TV/ABC 22 in Dayton.  Our conversation with Casey’s loved ones is a powerful reminder that this is more than a headline - it’s a family’s fight, and it’s far from finished.  Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.   We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting @CrimeCon updates coming soon.  Watch the Criminally Obsessed original documentary "Dead Silence: The Casey Pitzer Investigation" out now on our YouTube channel.

“She's got her hand on my shoulder guiding me slowly. But she's there. She's there with me all the time."    

Nearly thirteen years ago, a day meant to celebrate luck and joy took a dark turn for 32-year-old mother Casey Pitzer. She was last seen leaving a bar in Wilmington, Ohio the night before St. Patrick’s Day 2013... and was later discovered a week later in a retention pond, her death ruled an accidental drowning. But failed polygraphs, destroyed evidence and buried questions tell a different story.

The family’s painful and complicated fight for answers continues to this day. For more than a decade, Casey’s loved ones have lived with questions, heartbreak, and a relentless determination to seek the truth. Casey’s case is close to our hearts here at Criminally Obsessed, and we’re here to make sure it remains in the spotlight. 

Senior Investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Greg Pitzer, Casey’s father, and Darrell Petrey, the Pitzer family’s advocate. They take us through the timeline and key evidence in the case, speak candidly about the toll of a 13-year search for answers, and share their latest efforts in an unwavering fight for justice. 


 
The full documentary will also air Saturday, March 7th, at 7pm ET on WKRC-TV/Local 12 in Cincinnati, Columbus WSYX-TV/ABC 6 in Columbus and WKEF-TV/ABC 22 in Dayton. 

Our conversation with Casey’s loved ones is a powerful reminder that this is more than a headline - it’s a family’s fight, and it’s far from finished. 

Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.  

We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting @CrimeCon updates coming soon. 

]]> 2603 "My Life WAS Normal" — Daughter Reveals Debra Newton's Lies Michelle Newton was found 42 years after police say her mom kidnapped her and she’s now revealing more of her mother’s lies.  When Anne Emerson first spoke with her back in December after the viral video of her mother’s arrest in Marion County, Florida, Michelle had so many emotions about finding out who she really was and catching up with family she’d never met.  The federal investigation into why her mom left was still fresh and left her with many unanswered questions.  Michelle has spent the last four months reading 40 years of police reports, court documents, and talking to family and she now has a better understanding of what happened and how police finally caught up with her mother and uncovered her true identity and it’s not what you might expect.   Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson reconnects with Michelle Newton as she navigates her complex new reality – reuniting with her father, Joe, sifting through the truths and lies of her own past, and still trying to maintain a relationship with her mother, Debra Newton, even after all that’s happened.   Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.   We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting @CrimeCon updates coming soon.  Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:02:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed Michelle Newton was found 42 years after police say her mom kidnapped her and she’s now revealing more of her mother’s lies.  When Anne Emerson first spoke with her back in December after the viral video of her mother’s arrest in Marion County, Florida, Michelle had so many emotions about finding out who she really was and catching up with family she’d never met.  The federal investigation into why her mom left was still fresh and left her with many unanswered questions.  Michelle has spent the last four months reading 40 years of police reports, court documents, and talking to family and she now has a better understanding of what happened and how police finally caught up with her mother and uncovered her true identity and it’s not what you might expect.   Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson reconnects with Michelle Newton as she navigates her complex new reality – reuniting with her father, Joe, sifting through the truths and lies of her own past, and still trying to maintain a relationship with her mother, Debra Newton, even after all that’s happened.   Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.   We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting @CrimeCon updates coming soon.  Michelle Newton was found 42 years after police say her mom kidnapped her and she’s now revealing more of her mother’s lies. 

When Anne Emerson first spoke with her back in December after the viral video of her mother’s arrest in Marion County, Florida, Michelle had so many emotions about finding out who she really was and catching up with family she’d never met.  The federal investigation into why her mom left was still fresh and left her with many unanswered questions.  Michelle has spent the last four months reading 40 years of police reports, court documents, and talking to family and she now has a better understanding of what happened and how police finally caught up with her mother and uncovered her true identity and it’s not what you might expect.  

Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson reconnects with Michelle Newton as she navigates her complex new reality – reuniting with her father, Joe, sifting through the truths and lies of her own past, and still trying to maintain a relationship with her mother, Debra Newton, even after all that’s happened.  

Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.  

We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting @CrimeCon updates coming soon. 

]]> 1731 Reunited After 42 Years — Joe Newton Tells All For many of us, the case of Michelle Newton started with a viral video of a woman being arrested in Florida. But for Joe Newton, this case started decades ago, when his wife and 3-year-old daughter up and vanished from their life in rural Kentucky. We now know the woman in the video was Debra Newton, arrested for kidnapping her own daughter, Michelle. We’ve seen Debra's arrest and interrogation, and even spoke with Michelle back in December, when the life-altering identity shift was still sinking in.  Now, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Joe Newton, who’s getting to know his daughter, a grown woman he last saw when she was just a toddler. Joe takes us through the raw emotion of reuniting with Michelle, what that first hug was like, and his reaction to Debra’s explosive claims about their relationship.   Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.  We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting @CrimeCon updates coming soon.     Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:53:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed For many of us, the case of Michelle Newton started with a viral video of a woman being arrested in Florida. But for Joe Newton, this case started decades ago, when his wife and 3-year-old daughter up and vanished from their life in rural Kentucky. We now know the woman in the video was Debra Newton, arrested for kidnapping her own daughter, Michelle. We’ve seen Debra's arrest and interrogation, and even spoke with Michelle back in December, when the life-altering identity shift was still sinking in.  Now, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Joe Newton, who’s getting to know his daughter, a grown woman he last saw when she was just a toddler. Joe takes us through the raw emotion of reuniting with Michelle, what that first hug was like, and his reaction to Debra’s explosive claims about their relationship.   Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.  We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting @CrimeCon updates coming soon.     For many of us, the case of Michelle Newton started with a viral video of a woman being arrested in Florida. But for Joe Newton, this case started decades ago, when his wife and 3-year-old daughter up and vanished from their life in rural Kentucky. We now know the woman in the video was Debra Newton, arrested for kidnapping her own daughter, Michelle. We’ve seen Debra's arrest and interrogation, and even spoke with Michelle back in December, when the life-altering identity shift was still sinking in. 

Now, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Joe Newton, who’s getting to know his daughter, a grown woman he last saw when she was just a toddler. Joe takes us through the raw emotion of reuniting with Michelle, what that first hug was like, and his reaction to Debra’s explosive claims about their relationship.  

Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about. 

We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting @CrimeCon updates coming soon.  

 

]]> 3018 5 Traits of Partners Who Poison — A Psychologist Explains All eyes are on the trial of Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of murdering her husband by poisoning his cocktail with a lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022. Following her husband’s death, Kouri wrote a children’s book about grief and healing for her kids – which prosecutors are trying to prove was just part of her painting a narrative of being a good mother, not a murderer. We learned from forensic expert and host of the Body Bags podcast, Joseph Scott Morgan, about the “how” of poisoning deaths. Now, we want to know why. What’s going on in the mind of someone who poisons their partner?  In this episode, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson is joined by Dr. John Delatorre, a forensic psychologist specializing in partner violence. He lays out five psychological factors in intimate partner poisonings and offers his expert opinion on the Kouri Richins case as the trial presses on.  Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.  Make sure to follow us across all platforms for exciting announcements about CrimeCon Vegas coming soon! See you there!  Learn more about Dr. John Delatorre here. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:19:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed All eyes are on the trial of Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of murdering her husband by poisoning his cocktail with a lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022. Following her husband’s death, Kouri wrote a children’s book about grief and healing for her kids – which prosecutors are trying to prove was just part of her painting a narrative of being a good mother, not a murderer. We learned from forensic expert and host of the Body Bags podcast, Joseph Scott Morgan, about the “how” of poisoning deaths. Now, we want to know why. What’s going on in the mind of someone who poisons their partner?  In this episode, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson is joined by Dr. John Delatorre, a forensic psychologist specializing in partner violence. He lays out five psychological factors in intimate partner poisonings and offers his expert opinion on the Kouri Richins case as the trial presses on.  Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.  Make sure to follow us across all platforms for exciting announcements about CrimeCon Vegas coming soon! See you there!  Learn more about Dr. John Delatorre here. All eyes are on the trial of Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of murdering her husband by poisoning his cocktail with a lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022. Following her husband’s death, Kouri wrote a children’s book about grief and healing for her kids – which prosecutors are trying to prove was just part of her painting a narrative of being a good mother, not a murderer. We learned from forensic expert and host of the Body Bags podcast, Joseph Scott Morgan, about the “how” of poisoning deaths. Now, we want to know why. What’s going on in the mind of someone who poisons their partner? 
In this episode, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson is joined by Dr. John Delatorre, a forensic psychologist specializing in partner violence. He lays out five psychological factors in intimate partner poisonings and offers his expert opinion on the Kouri Richins case as the trial presses on. 
Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about. 
Make sure to follow us across all platforms for exciting announcements about CrimeCon Vegas coming soon! See you there! 
Learn more about Dr. John Delatorre here.

]]> 2182 The Dark Reality of Missing Kids — An Urgent Message for Parents When Savannah Guthrie announced her family’s $1 million for information for the recovery of her missing mother, Nancy, she also acknowledged the many cases that don’t get a spotlight. In a generous act to help other families, Savannah donated $500,000 to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.     Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Gavin Portnoy, NCMEC’s VP of Communications and Brand, to learn the cost – both financially and emotionally – of searching for missing loved ones, specifically children. Gavin stresses the importance of maintaining a “white-hot spotlight” of attention to drive public tips, which he’s seen firsthand solve cases. He explains how caretakers can work to keep kids safe in today’s digital world, because “the white van is in your kids’ pockets now.”     Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.     We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting CrimeCon updates coming soon.     Anyone with information concerning Nancy Guthrie is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.    Learn more about the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children:  https://www.missingkids.org/home  https://www.facebook.com/ncmec  https://x.com/NCMEC  https://www.youtube.com/@ncmec  https://www.instagram.com/ncmec  Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:20:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed When Savannah Guthrie announced her family’s $1 million for information for the recovery of her missing mother, Nancy, she also acknowledged the many cases that don’t get a spotlight. In a generous act to help other families, Savannah donated $500,000 to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.     Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Gavin Portnoy, NCMEC’s VP of Communications and Brand, to learn the cost – both financially and emotionally – of searching for missing loved ones, specifically children. Gavin stresses the importance of maintaining a “white-hot spotlight” of attention to drive public tips, which he’s seen firsthand solve cases. He explains how caretakers can work to keep kids safe in today’s digital world, because “the white van is in your kids’ pockets now.”     Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.     We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting CrimeCon updates coming soon.     Anyone with information concerning Nancy Guthrie is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.    Learn more about the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children:  https://www.missingkids.org/home  https://www.facebook.com/ncmec  https://x.com/NCMEC  https://www.youtube.com/@ncmec  https://www.instagram.com/ncmec  When Savannah Guthrie announced her family’s $1 million for information for the recovery of her missing mother, Nancy, she also acknowledged the many cases that don’t get a spotlight. In a generous act to help other families, Savannah donated $500,000 to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.  

 

Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Gavin Portnoy, NCMEC’s VP of Communications and Brand, to learn the cost – both financially and emotionally – of searching for missing loved ones, specifically children. Gavin stresses the importance of maintaining a “white-hot spotlight” of attention to drive public tips, which he’s seen firsthand solve cases. He explains how caretakers can work to keep kids safe in today’s digital world, because “the white van is in your kids’ pockets now.”  

 

Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.  

 

We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting CrimeCon updates coming soon.  

 

Anyone with information concerning Nancy Guthrie is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. 

 

Learn more about the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 

https://www.missingkids.org/home 

https://www.facebook.com/ncmec 

https://x.com/NCMEC 

https://www.youtube.com/@ncmec 

https://www.instagram.com/ncmec 

]]> 1985 Do Rewards Work? — The Million Dollar Nancy Guthrie Question What can a reward really do for an investigation? For all of us following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson, Arizona home, it’s the million dollar question we’re all wondering about after Savannah Guthrie made the announcement. The Guthrie siblings are now offering up to $1 million for information leading to the recovery of their mother, that’s in addition to the FBI’s $100,000 reward.  Will it spur someone to come forward? To find out, we had to speak with someone who worked cases just like this one for the FBI in Arizona.     In this episode, Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with John Iannarelli, Former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the state of Arizona. They react to the latest updates in the Guthrie case, Savannah Guthrie’s latest social media video plea, the rarity of a $1 million reward in missing persons cases, and what this could mean for the race to find Nancy Guthrie.    Savannah Guthrie has also pledged to donate $500,000 to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to support other missing persons cases, as the search for her mother continues. Anyone with information concerning Nancy Guthrie is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.     Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.     Learn more about “FBI John” Iannarelli   Learn more about the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:51:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed What can a reward really do for an investigation? For all of us following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson, Arizona home, it’s the million dollar question we’re all wondering about after Savannah Guthrie made the announcement. The Guthrie siblings are now offering up to $1 million for information leading to the recovery of their mother, that’s in addition to the FBI’s $100,000 reward.  Will it spur someone to come forward? To find out, we had to speak with someone who worked cases just like this one for the FBI in Arizona.     In this episode, Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with John Iannarelli, Former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the state of Arizona. They react to the latest updates in the Guthrie case, Savannah Guthrie’s latest social media video plea, the rarity of a $1 million reward in missing persons cases, and what this could mean for the race to find Nancy Guthrie.    Savannah Guthrie has also pledged to donate $500,000 to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to support other missing persons cases, as the search for her mother continues. Anyone with information concerning Nancy Guthrie is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.     Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.     Learn more about “FBI John” Iannarelli   Learn more about the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children What can a reward really do for an investigation? For all of us following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson, Arizona home, it’s the million dollar question we’re all wondering about after Savannah Guthrie made the announcement. The Guthrie siblings are now offering up to $1 million for information leading to the recovery of their mother, that’s in addition to the FBI’s $100,000 reward.  Will it spur someone to come forward? To find out, we had to speak with someone who worked cases just like this one for the FBI in Arizona. 

  

In this episode, Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with John Iannarelli, Former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the state of Arizona. They react to the latest updates in the Guthrie case, Savannah Guthrie’s latest social media video plea, the rarity of a $1 million reward in missing persons cases, and what this could mean for the race to find Nancy Guthrie. 

 

Savannah Guthrie has also pledged to donate $500,000 to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to support other missing persons cases, as the search for her mother continues. Anyone with information concerning Nancy Guthrie is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. 

  

Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.  

 

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]]> 1524 Husband KILLED With a Cocktail? — Inside the Kouri Richins Trial with Joseph Scott Morgan Kouri Richins murder trial began this week in Utah. Her husband’s sudden death led her to write a children’s book about grief and healing for her three young sons at least. Now, Kouri is on trial, accused of poisoning her husband in 2022.  Eric Richins had five times the lethal limit of fentanyl in his system. Prosecutors say she laced his drink because she wanted money and a new life with her lover.     In this episode, Anne Emerson is joined by friend of the Criminally Obsessed family, Joseph Scott Morgan. He’s the host of the Body Bags podcast and a forensic professor at Jacksonville State University. Together, they break down the gritty forensic questions at the heart of this case: how poisoning is detected in the body, what a lethal dose of fentanyl actually looks like, and whether intimate partner poisonings may be growing in popularity as a method of murder.    Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.    Listen to more of Joseph Scott Morgan on Body Bags:  YouTube Apple Find Joseph Scott Morgan on Social: Instagram Facebook Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:21:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed Kouri Richins murder trial began this week in Utah. Her husband’s sudden death led her to write a children’s book about grief and healing for her three young sons at least. Now, Kouri is on trial, accused of poisoning her husband in 2022.  Eric Richins had five times the lethal limit of fentanyl in his system. Prosecutors say she laced his drink because she wanted money and a new life with her lover.     In this episode, Anne Emerson is joined by friend of the Criminally Obsessed family, Joseph Scott Morgan. He’s the host of the Body Bags podcast and a forensic professor at Jacksonville State University. Together, they break down the gritty forensic questions at the heart of this case: how poisoning is detected in the body, what a lethal dose of fentanyl actually looks like, and whether intimate partner poisonings may be growing in popularity as a method of murder.    Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.    Listen to more of Joseph Scott Morgan on Body Bags:  YouTube Apple Find Joseph Scott Morgan on Social: Instagram Facebook Kouri Richins murder trial began this week in Utah. Her husband’s sudden death led her to write a children’s book about grief and healing for her three young sons at least. Now, Kouri is on trial, accused of poisoning her husband in 2022.  Eric Richins had five times the lethal limit of fentanyl in his system. Prosecutors say she laced his drink because she wanted money and a new life with her lover.  

 

In this episode, Anne Emerson is joined by friend of the Criminally Obsessed family, Joseph Scott Morgan. He’s the host of the Body Bags podcast and a forensic professor at Jacksonville State University. Together, they break down the gritty forensic questions at the heart of this case: how poisoning is detected in the body, what a lethal dose of fentanyl actually looks like, and whether intimate partner poisonings may be growing in popularity as a method of murder. 

 

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]]> 2476 Tracing DNA At Nancy Guthrie Scene — What Aren't Investigators Saying? We're now into the fourth week of the search for Nancy Guthrie. The question on everyone’s mind is: what happens next? ‘Today’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother was last seen on the night of January 31st, before being taken against her will from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Where does the investigation turn now, and what will finally spark the breakthrough that brings her home?    To go beyond the headlines and understand what’s happening behind the scenes, investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Suzanna Ryan, Laboratory Director & Forensic DNA Consultant at Pure Gold Forensics. Together, they examine the limited clues released so far, explore how forensic DNA testing could shape the trajectory of the case, and discuss the investigative paths detectives may be quietly pursuing right now.   Subscribe for ongoing coverage of this case and many more, and join the in-depth conversations with the experts who work to solve them.   We encourage anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie’s case to contact the FBI tipline: 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at (520) 351-4900 or 911.   Learn more about Suzanna Ryan and Pure Gold Forensics Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:12:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed We're now into the fourth week of the search for Nancy Guthrie. The question on everyone’s mind is: what happens next? ‘Today’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother was last seen on the night of January 31st, before being taken against her will from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Where does the investigation turn now, and what will finally spark the breakthrough that brings her home?    To go beyond the headlines and understand what’s happening behind the scenes, investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Suzanna Ryan, Laboratory Director & Forensic DNA Consultant at Pure Gold Forensics. Together, they examine the limited clues released so far, explore how forensic DNA testing could shape the trajectory of the case, and discuss the investigative paths detectives may be quietly pursuing right now.   Subscribe for ongoing coverage of this case and many more, and join the in-depth conversations with the experts who work to solve them.   We encourage anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie’s case to contact the FBI tipline: 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at (520) 351-4900 or 911.   Learn more about Suzanna Ryan and Pure Gold Forensics We're now into the fourth week of the search for Nancy Guthrie. The question on everyone’s mind is: what happens next? ‘Today’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother was last seen on the night of January 31st, before being taken against her will from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Where does the investigation turn now, and what will finally spark the breakthrough that brings her home? 

 

To go beyond the headlines and understand what’s happening behind the scenes, investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Suzanna Ryan, Laboratory Director & Forensic DNA Consultant at Pure Gold Forensics. Together, they examine the limited clues released so far, explore how forensic DNA testing could shape the trajectory of the case, and discuss the investigative paths detectives may be quietly pursuing right now.

 

Subscribe for ongoing coverage of this case and many more, and join the in-depth conversations with the experts who work to solve them.

 

We encourage anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie’s case to contact the FBI tipline: 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at (520) 351-4900 or 911.  

Learn more about Suzanna Ryan and Pure Gold Forensics


]]> 1777 "PLEASE HELP ME!!" — Clerk Protects Kidnapping Victim When a barefoot and bloody woman rushed into a Butler, PA convenience store - the clerk, Tori, didn’t hesitate to help. Viral surveillance footage shows Tori springing into action to protect the woman, and it’s nothing short of incredible. Police say the victim was assaulted and kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend after she said she didn’t want to spend Valentine’s Day with him. When police caught her alleged attacker, Kenneth Clarke, they asked where he was going that day - they say he replied “on a rampage.” Senior Investigative reporter Anne Emerson spoke with Tori about her brave actions that led to Clarke’s arrest. She says she doesn’t feel like a hero, that she “just did what anyone would do”, but we humbly disagree. Among the often sad and upsetting cases we cover, her bravery is inspiring, and something to be celebrated. Hear what was going through her head in those moments and what drove her to action from the hero at the center of the story. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:44:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed When a barefoot and bloody woman rushed into a Butler, PA convenience store - the clerk, Tori, didn’t hesitate to help. Viral surveillance footage shows Tori springing into action to protect the woman, and it’s nothing short of incredible. Police say the victim was assaulted and kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend after she said she didn’t want to spend Valentine’s Day with him. When police caught her alleged attacker, Kenneth Clarke, they asked where he was going that day - they say he replied “on a rampage.” Senior Investigative reporter Anne Emerson spoke with Tori about her brave actions that led to Clarke’s arrest. She says she doesn’t feel like a hero, that she “just did what anyone would do”, but we humbly disagree. Among the often sad and upsetting cases we cover, her bravery is inspiring, and something to be celebrated. Hear what was going through her head in those moments and what drove her to action from the hero at the center of the story. When a barefoot and bloody woman rushed into a Butler, PA convenience store - the clerk, Tori, didn’t hesitate to help. Viral surveillance footage shows Tori springing into action to protect the woman, and it’s nothing short of incredible. Police say the victim was assaulted and kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend after she said she didn’t want to spend Valentine’s Day with him. When police caught her alleged attacker, Kenneth Clarke, they asked where he was going that day - they say he replied “on a rampage.”

Senior Investigative reporter Anne Emerson spoke with Tori about her brave actions that led to Clarke’s arrest. She says she doesn’t feel like a hero, that she “just did what anyone would do”, but we humbly disagree. Among the often sad and upsetting cases we cover, her bravery is inspiring, and something to be celebrated. Hear what was going through her head in those moments and what drove her to action from the hero at the center of the story.

]]> 1530 "A Club No One Wants In" — Brittanee Drexel's Mom Prays for Guthrie Family Three weeks in and everyone is tired of waiting for the next big break in the Guthrie case. But just imagine what the family is feeling, with no sleep and nonstop stress and worry. Dawn Conley says finding a missing person is like finding a needle in a haystack and she would know. Her 17-year-old daughter, Brittanee Drexel disappeared during Spring Break 2009 and wasn't found until 2022. Meaning, she was missing for 13 years. Right now, Nancy Guthrie has been missing for nearly three weeks. Dawn remembers the third week of her desperate search. She was meeting with law enforcement daily and making sure her daughter's face and name were on the news every night. Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson met Dawn while she was fighting for justice for Brittanee, and later saw her killer, Ray Moody, sentenced for what he did to her. They talk candidly about Brittanee's case and the toll a missing persons case takes on the entire family. Dawn says she prays for Savannah Guthrie, the entire Guthrie family and law enforcement searching Tucson for any signs of Nancy Guthrie. Britt's National Foundation for the Missing and Forgotten Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:11:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed Three weeks in and everyone is tired of waiting for the next big break in the Guthrie case. But just imagine what the family is feeling, with no sleep and nonstop stress and worry. Dawn Conley says finding a missing person is like finding a needle in a haystack and she would know. Her 17-year-old daughter, Brittanee Drexel disappeared during Spring Break 2009 and wasn't found until 2022. Meaning, she was missing for 13 years. Right now, Nancy Guthrie has been missing for nearly three weeks. Dawn remembers the third week of her desperate search. She was meeting with law enforcement daily and making sure her daughter's face and name were on the news every night. Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson met Dawn while she was fighting for justice for Brittanee, and later saw her killer, Ray Moody, sentenced for what he did to her. They talk candidly about Brittanee's case and the toll a missing persons case takes on the entire family. Dawn says she prays for Savannah Guthrie, the entire Guthrie family and law enforcement searching Tucson for any signs of Nancy Guthrie. Britt's National Foundation for the Missing and Forgotten Three weeks in and everyone is tired of waiting for the next big break in the Guthrie case. But just imagine what the family is feeling, with no sleep and nonstop stress and worry. Dawn Conley says finding a missing person is like finding a needle in a haystack and she would know. Her 17-year-old daughter, Brittanee Drexel disappeared during Spring Break 2009 and wasn't found until 2022. Meaning, she was missing for 13 years.


Right now, Nancy Guthrie has been missing for nearly three weeks. Dawn remembers the third week of her desperate search. She was meeting with law enforcement daily and making sure her daughter's face and name were on the news every night.


Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson met Dawn while she was fighting for justice for Brittanee, and later saw her killer, Ray Moody, sentenced for what he did to her. They talk candidly about Brittanee's case and the toll a missing persons case takes on the entire family. Dawn says she prays for Savannah Guthrie, the entire Guthrie family and law enforcement searching Tucson for any signs of Nancy Guthrie.


Britt's National Foundation for the Missing and Forgotten

]]> 1892 "Where's The Rest of The Blood?" Forensic Expert Talks DNA at Nancy Guthrie Crime Scene Now that we know the black glove did not come back with a DNA hit, what's next in the Guthrie Investigation? Investigators are working on leads from the Nest doorbell cam, finding out who purchased the intruder's clothes and backpack from Walmart, and any information from Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker. When Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson spoke to a forensic expert about the possibility a blue light was brought back into the crime scene, Dr. Laura Pettler wanted to know, "Where was the rest of that blood?" Anne and Dr. Laura takes us through the crime scene once again with what we know and what we don't know and go through a forensic checklist three weeks into this investigation at Guthrie's Tucson home. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:01:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed Now that we know the black glove did not come back with a DNA hit, what's next in the Guthrie Investigation? Investigators are working on leads from the Nest doorbell cam, finding out who purchased the intruder's clothes and backpack from Walmart, and any information from Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker. When Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson spoke to a forensic expert about the possibility a blue light was brought back into the crime scene, Dr. Laura Pettler wanted to know, "Where was the rest of that blood?" Anne and Dr. Laura takes us through the crime scene once again with what we know and what we don't know and go through a forensic checklist three weeks into this investigation at Guthrie's Tucson home. Now that we know the black glove did not come back with a DNA hit, what's next in the Guthrie Investigation? Investigators are working on leads from the Nest doorbell cam, finding out who purchased the intruder's clothes and backpack from Walmart, and any information from Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker.


When Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson spoke to a forensic expert about the possibility a blue light was brought back into the crime scene, Dr. Laura Pettler wanted to know, "Where was the rest of that blood?" Anne and Dr. Laura takes us through the crime scene once again with what we know and what we don't know and go through a forensic checklist three weeks into this investigation at Guthrie's Tucson home.

]]> 1653 no Amanda Knox on Why She Returned to Italy In 2007, British student Meredith Kercher was brutally murdered in Perugia, Italy—a crime that sparked an international media circus, a sensationalized trial, and the wrongful conviction of her American roommate, Amanda Knox. So why did Amanda choose to return to Italy to confront the place, and specifically the person, who convinced the world she was a monster? What happened when she sat down face to face with her prosecutor, Giuliano Mignini? Investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Amanda Knox and her husband and director Christopher Robinson to discuss their new Hulu documentary, and their journey back to Italy to confront Amanda’s trauma head-on. For more on Amanda's story, check out Mouth of The Wolf: Amanda Knox Returns to Italy, and The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox - both now streaming on Hulu. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed In 2007, British student Meredith Kercher was brutally murdered in Perugia, Italy—a crime that sparked an international media circus, a sensationalized trial, and the wrongful conviction of her American roommate, Amanda Knox. So why did Amanda choose to return to Italy to confront the place, and specifically the person, who convinced the world she was a monster? What happened when she sat down face to face with her prosecutor, Giuliano Mignini? Investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Amanda Knox and her husband and director Christopher Robinson to discuss their new Hulu documentary, and their journey back to Italy to confront Amanda’s trauma head-on. For more on Amanda's story, check out Mouth of The Wolf: Amanda Knox Returns to Italy, and The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox - both now streaming on Hulu. In 2007, British student Meredith Kercher was brutally murdered in Perugia, Italy—a crime that sparked an international media circus, a sensationalized trial, and the wrongful conviction of her American roommate, Amanda Knox. So why did Amanda choose to return to Italy to confront the place, and specifically the person, who convinced the world she was a monster? What happened when she sat down face to face with her prosecutor, Giuliano Mignini?


Investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Amanda Knox and her husband and director Christopher Robinson to discuss their new Hulu documentary, and their journey back to Italy to confront Amanda’s trauma head-on.


For more on Amanda's story, check out Mouth of The Wolf: Amanda Knox Returns to Italy, and The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox - both now streaming on Hulu.

]]> 3331 "I Was Married To Debra Newton" — 2nd Husband Tells All Wayne’s world has been turned upside down. He just learned that his 10 year marriage to Sharon Brookover was a scam. She wasn’t who she said she was — a single mom just trying to raise her daughter and lead a private life. She was wanted for taking her daughter from their Kentucky home in 1983 and vanishing. Her name was actually Debra Newton. Wayne Brookover says he always suspected she was hiding something, but never thought it was this serious. Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson gets more insight on who Debra was and all the lies she told. Who do you believe? Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed Wayne’s world has been turned upside down. He just learned that his 10 year marriage to Sharon Brookover was a scam. She wasn’t who she said she was — a single mom just trying to raise her daughter and lead a private life. She was wanted for taking her daughter from their Kentucky home in 1983 and vanishing. Her name was actually Debra Newton. Wayne Brookover says he always suspected she was hiding something, but never thought it was this serious. Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson gets more insight on who Debra was and all the lies she told. Who do you believe? Wayne’s world has been turned upside down. He just learned that his 10 year marriage to Sharon Brookover was a scam. She wasn’t who she said she was — a single mom just trying to raise her daughter and lead a private life.


She was wanted for taking her daughter from their Kentucky home in 1983 and vanishing. Her name was actually Debra Newton. Wayne Brookover says he always suspected she was hiding something, but never thought it was this serious.


Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson gets more insight on who Debra was and all the lies she told. Who do you believe?

]]> 3353 "YOUR NAME IS MICHELLE NEWTON" — Truth Revealed After 42 Years What if you found out that you aren’t who you think you are... and you’ve been missing for 42 years?! That’s what happened to Michelle Newton. She’d always felt like there was something not quite right about her life and in fact, at one point, a relative joked that “you’re probably on a milk carton somewhere.” Michelle and her mom moved away from home when she was three, leaving everyone behind and then her mom changed their identities. 66-year-old Debra Newton was arrested in Florida on November 24th. In a now viral video, a neighbor can be heard teasing “Sharon” that the police are coming for her. Emotional at times, Michelle reveals her feelings about her mother, father and new extended family to Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson... and how her father is feeling about her mother now that he finally found and reconnected with his daughter. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed What if you found out that you aren’t who you think you are... and you’ve been missing for 42 years?! That’s what happened to Michelle Newton. She’d always felt like there was something not quite right about her life and in fact, at one point, a relative joked that “you’re probably on a milk carton somewhere.” Michelle and her mom moved away from home when she was three, leaving everyone behind and then her mom changed their identities. 66-year-old Debra Newton was arrested in Florida on November 24th. In a now viral video, a neighbor can be heard teasing “Sharon” that the police are coming for her. Emotional at times, Michelle reveals her feelings about her mother, father and new extended family to Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson... and how her father is feeling about her mother now that he finally found and reconnected with his daughter. What if you found out that you aren’t who you think you are... and you’ve been missing for 42 years?! That’s what happened to Michelle Newton. She’d always felt like there was something not quite right about her life and in fact, at one point, a relative joked that “you’re probably on a milk carton somewhere.”


Michelle and her mom moved away from home when she was three, leaving everyone behind and then her mom changed their identities. 66-year-old Debra Newton was arrested in Florida on November 24th.


In a now viral video, a neighbor can be heard teasing “Sharon” that the police are coming for her. Emotional at times, Michelle reveals her feelings about her mother, father and new extended family to Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson... and how her father is feeling about her mother now that he finally found and reconnected with his daughter.

]]> 3202 Elizabeth Smart on Recovery — "My Heart Didn't Match My Brain" “It’s okay to grieve the life you feel like was lost to you.” Elizabeth Smart speaks from experience, and she believes telling stories helps people understand. You probably remember her name and face. She’s been an advocate for people who’ve been victims of sexual violence for 20 years. Elizabeth was kidnapped from the bedroom of her Salt Lake City home in 2002 when she was 14 years old and held captive by Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee for nine months. During that time, she was manipulated, starved and repeatedly raped. She wants everyone to know that’s it’s ok to say the word rape and to remember it’s a crime—a felony. Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson has an intimate and raw conversation with Elizabeth about healing from trauma, grieving that part of your life, dealing with feelings of isolation and building yourself back after something so devastating. If you or a loved one has been sexually assaulted or abused, RAINN has trained people ready to help 24/7. You can call 800-656-HOPE or text HOPE to 64673. Elizabeth Smart's Book "Detours" is available now. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed “It’s okay to grieve the life you feel like was lost to you.” Elizabeth Smart speaks from experience, and she believes telling stories helps people understand. You probably remember her name and face. She’s been an advocate for people who’ve been victims of sexual violence for 20 years. Elizabeth was kidnapped from the bedroom of her Salt Lake City home in 2002 when she was 14 years old and held captive by Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee for nine months. During that time, she was manipulated, starved and repeatedly raped. She wants everyone to know that’s it’s ok to say the word rape and to remember it’s a crime—a felony. Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson has an intimate and raw conversation with Elizabeth about healing from trauma, grieving that part of your life, dealing with feelings of isolation and building yourself back after something so devastating. If you or a loved one has been sexually assaulted or abused, RAINN has trained people ready to help 24/7. You can call 800-656-HOPE or text HOPE to 64673. Elizabeth Smart's Book "Detours" is available now. “It’s okay to grieve the life you feel like was lost to you.” Elizabeth Smart speaks from experience, and she believes telling stories helps people understand.


You probably remember her name and face. She’s been an advocate for people who’ve been victims of sexual violence for 20 years. Elizabeth was kidnapped from the bedroom of her Salt Lake City home in 2002 when she was 14 years old and held captive by Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee for nine months. During that time, she was manipulated, starved and repeatedly raped. She wants everyone to know that’s it’s ok to say the word rape and to remember it’s a crime—a felony.


Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson has an intimate and raw conversation with Elizabeth about healing from trauma, grieving that part of your life, dealing with feelings of isolation and building yourself back after something so devastating.


If you or a loved one has been sexually assaulted or abused, RAINN has trained people ready to help 24/7. You can call 800-656-HOPE or text HOPE to 64673.


Elizabeth Smart's Book "Detours" is available now.

]]> 2441 “I’M SCARED! I’M SCARED!” — Neighbor Speaks About Finding Woman Locked In Kennel “YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOUR NEIGHBOR IS.” Wise words from 24-year-old Justin Anderson of Anson, Texas. He came home the Saturday night before Thanksgiving and heard screaming and banging from his neighbor’s yard. When he went to investigate, he could not believe what he found. The fence was so high, he had to hold his phone up to see what was going on, but when he looked, he found a woman locked inside a kennel surrounded by tarps and screaming that she was scared. He called 911, but to add to the horrible situation, Kandy Thompson, came out of the house ignoring her adopted daughter inside the cage, telling Anderson on video that she had been “tearing up everything and pissing in the house.” The victim is a vulnerable adult. Kandy Thompson was arrested on multiple charges. On this episode of Criminally Obsessed, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson talks to Justin to hear his side of the story, and Anson Police Chief Daniel Graziose. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed “YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOUR NEIGHBOR IS.” Wise words from 24-year-old Justin Anderson of Anson, Texas. He came home the Saturday night before Thanksgiving and heard screaming and banging from his neighbor’s yard. When he went to investigate, he could not believe what he found. The fence was so high, he had to hold his phone up to see what was going on, but when he looked, he found a woman locked inside a kennel surrounded by tarps and screaming that she was scared. He called 911, but to add to the horrible situation, Kandy Thompson, came out of the house ignoring her adopted daughter inside the cage, telling Anderson on video that she had been “tearing up everything and pissing in the house.” The victim is a vulnerable adult. Kandy Thompson was arrested on multiple charges. On this episode of Criminally Obsessed, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson talks to Justin to hear his side of the story, and Anson Police Chief Daniel Graziose. “YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOUR NEIGHBOR IS.” Wise words from 24-year-old Justin Anderson of Anson, Texas. He came home the Saturday night before Thanksgiving and heard screaming and banging from his neighbor’s yard. When he went to investigate, he could not believe what he found.


The fence was so high, he had to hold his phone up to see what was going on, but when he looked, he found a woman locked inside a kennel surrounded by tarps and screaming that she was scared. He called 911, but to add to the horrible situation, Kandy Thompson, came out of the house ignoring her adopted daughter inside the cage, telling Anderson on video that she had been “tearing up everything and pissing in the house.”


The victim is a vulnerable adult. Kandy Thompson was arrested on multiple charges. On this episode of Criminally Obsessed, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson talks to Justin to hear his side of the story, and Anson Police Chief Daniel Graziose.

]]> 2539 Murdaugh Family Housekeeper Tells All – Who Was Maggie Murdaugh? (Part 3 of 3) What kind of person was Maggie Murdaugh? We’ve seen the pictures, maybe watched the Hulu series and made assumptions. But we don’t KNOW Maggie. Not like Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson did. She spent a lot of time inside the Murdaugh home, helping Maggie run the household. But more than that - they sure did have a lot of fun. They were more like sisters or girlfriends—cooking together, trying the latest diet craze, and talking about makeup and fashion. In part three of our interview with Blanca, she tells Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson about how she keeps Maggie’s memory alive, what Paul Murdaugh was like, her mixed feelings toward Alex after the murders and why she’d love to buy Moselle—the property where Paul and Maggie were murdered on June 7, 2021. Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson and co-author Fran Weaver just released a book that’s a #1 bestseller on Amazon. Check out “Within the House of Murdaugh Amid a Unique Friendship Blanca and Maggie” here: https://a.co/d/fCLETcj Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed What kind of person was Maggie Murdaugh? We’ve seen the pictures, maybe watched the Hulu series and made assumptions. But we don’t KNOW Maggie. Not like Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson did. She spent a lot of time inside the Murdaugh home, helping Maggie run the household. But more than that - they sure did have a lot of fun. They were more like sisters or girlfriends—cooking together, trying the latest diet craze, and talking about makeup and fashion. In part three of our interview with Blanca, she tells Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson about how she keeps Maggie’s memory alive, what Paul Murdaugh was like, her mixed feelings toward Alex after the murders and why she’d love to buy Moselle—the property where Paul and Maggie were murdered on June 7, 2021. Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson and co-author Fran Weaver just released a book that’s a #1 bestseller on Amazon. Check out “Within the House of Murdaugh Amid a Unique Friendship Blanca and Maggie” here: https://a.co/d/fCLETcj What kind of person was Maggie Murdaugh? We’ve seen the pictures, maybe watched the Hulu series and made assumptions. But we don’t KNOW Maggie. Not like Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson did.


She spent a lot of time inside the Murdaugh home, helping Maggie run the household. But more than that - they sure did have a lot of fun. They were more like sisters or girlfriends—cooking together, trying the latest diet craze, and talking about makeup and fashion.


In part three of our interview with Blanca, she tells Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson about how she keeps Maggie’s memory alive, what Paul Murdaugh was like, her mixed feelings toward Alex after the murders and why she’d love to buy Moselle—the property where Paul and Maggie were murdered on June 7, 2021.


Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson and co-author Fran Weaver just released a book that’s a #1 bestseller on Amazon. Check out “Within the House of Murdaugh Amid a Unique Friendship Blanca and Maggie” here: https://a.co/d/fCLETcj

]]> 2711 Murdaugh Family Housekeeper Tells All – How Bubba The Dog Helped Convict Alex (Part 2 of 3) "God Bless Bubba" That 3 word quote from Murdaugh Prosecutor John Meadors may have been one of the most repeated lines from the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. That's because of a video Paul Murdaugh recorded minutes before he and his mother, Maggie, were murdered. He was trying to get video of a friend's dog because it had something wrong with his tail, but on the video which became a key piece of evidence during the trial, you can hear Alex Murdaugh saying Bubba's name. He had a chicken or a guinea hen in his mouth. Until this video was presented in court, Alex Murdaugh had maintained he was napping at the house when his wife and son were gunned down. Bubba became a hero. He also became therapy for Maggie's friend Blanca who has cared for Bubba ever since. And the opposite is true too-- Blanca has helped Bubba heal from the tragedy he witnessed on June 7th, 2021. Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson sat down to talk with Blanca about that bond in the second part of this three-part interview. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed "God Bless Bubba" That 3 word quote from Murdaugh Prosecutor John Meadors may have been one of the most repeated lines from the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. That's because of a video Paul Murdaugh recorded minutes before he and his mother, Maggie, were murdered. He was trying to get video of a friend's dog because it had something wrong with his tail, but on the video which became a key piece of evidence during the trial, you can hear Alex Murdaugh saying Bubba's name. He had a chicken or a guinea hen in his mouth. Until this video was presented in court, Alex Murdaugh had maintained he was napping at the house when his wife and son were gunned down. Bubba became a hero. He also became therapy for Maggie's friend Blanca who has cared for Bubba ever since. And the opposite is true too-- Blanca has helped Bubba heal from the tragedy he witnessed on June 7th, 2021. Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson sat down to talk with Blanca about that bond in the second part of this three-part interview. "God Bless Bubba" That 3 word quote from Murdaugh Prosecutor John Meadors may have been one of the most repeated lines from the Alex Murdaugh murder trial.


That's because of a video Paul Murdaugh recorded minutes before he and his mother, Maggie, were murdered. He was trying to get video of a friend's dog because it had something wrong with his tail, but on the video which became a key piece of evidence during the trial, you can hear Alex Murdaugh saying Bubba's name. He had a chicken or a guinea hen in his mouth.


Until this video was presented in court, Alex Murdaugh had maintained he was napping at the house when his wife and son were gunned down. Bubba became a hero. He also became therapy for Maggie's friend Blanca who has cared for Bubba ever since. And the opposite is true too-- Blanca has helped Bubba heal from the tragedy he witnessed on June 7th, 2021. Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson sat down to talk with Blanca about that bond in the second part of this three-part interview.

]]> 1765 Murdaugh Family Housekeeper Tells All – 10 Things She Saw That No One Else Did (Part 1 of 3) WHO WERE THE CLEANERS? In this three-part interview with the woman who knew everything about the Murdaughs, Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson details all the clues she picked up on after the murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh. We counted more than 10! To an outsider, they may have seemed insignificant or mundane, but not to this Murdaugh insider. Blanca, the family helper and Maggie's confidante, gives theories on who she believes Alex planned to frame... and then details why she doesn’t believe Alex Murdaugh acted alone on the night of June 7, 2021. But will she reveal who may have helped him? Criminally Obsessed reached out to the South Carolina Attorney General's office several days in advance of posting this interview to ask about Blanca's clues and is waiting an official response. Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson just released a book with Fran Weaver, “Within the House of Murdaugh Amid a Unique Friendship Blanca and Maggie." Pick up a copy here. https://a.co/d/fCLETcj Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Criminally Obsessed WHO WERE THE CLEANERS? In this three-part interview with the woman who knew everything about the Murdaughs, Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson details all the clues she picked up on after the murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh. We counted more than 10! To an outsider, they may have seemed insignificant or mundane, but not to this Murdaugh insider. Blanca, the family helper and Maggie's confidante, gives theories on who she believes Alex planned to frame... and then details why she doesn’t believe Alex Murdaugh acted alone on the night of June 7, 2021. But will she reveal who may have helped him? Criminally Obsessed reached out to the South Carolina Attorney General's office several days in advance of posting this interview to ask about Blanca's clues and is waiting an official response. Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson just released a book with Fran Weaver, “Within the House of Murdaugh Amid a Unique Friendship Blanca and Maggie." Pick up a copy here. https://a.co/d/fCLETcj WHO WERE THE CLEANERS? In this three-part interview with the woman who knew everything about the Murdaughs, Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson details all the clues she picked up on after the murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh. We counted more than 10! To an outsider, they may have seemed insignificant or mundane, but not to this Murdaugh insider.

Blanca, the family helper and Maggie's confidante, gives theories on who she believes Alex planned to frame... and then details why she doesn’t believe Alex Murdaugh acted alone on the night of June 7, 2021. But will she reveal who may have helped him?

Criminally Obsessed reached out to the South Carolina Attorney General's office several days in advance of posting this interview to ask about Blanca's clues and is waiting an official response.

Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson just released a book with Fran Weaver, “Within the House of Murdaugh Amid a Unique Friendship Blanca and Maggie."

Pick up a copy here. https://a.co/d/fCLETcj

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