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Three people are dead, including a child, after Ethan Blaine Nieneker allegedly opened fire in a Target parking lot in Austin, Texas. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the gunman's potential motives and his extensive criminal history, as well as how the victims are being remembered with retired NYPD detective David Sarni. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Stay Informed, Stay Safe – Check Public Records...

Mark Gibbon, 62, was arrested by Polk County deputies during a vacation to Florida from the United Kingdom. Gibbon is accused of trying to kill his former daughter-in-law, Jasmine Wyld, by holding her head underwater in a backyard pool. Wyld’s nine-year-old daughter reportedly jumped in to save her. Despite that, Wyld appeared at a bond hearing for Gibbon, supporting his release. Law&Crime’s J...

A police report from Chandler PD reveals new details about the drowning death of three-year-old Trigg Kiser in Arizona earlier this year. Documentation shows that Brady Kiser, husband of social media influencer Emilie Kiser, gave conflicting statements to police in interviews. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber dug into the 150+ page report and discussed it with criminal defense attorney and former prose...

Ryan Thomas Pearl, 37, was recently arrested by Miami-Dade County police during an undercover operation. The hairstylist to the stars had reportedly been messaging with a 15-year-old girl he’d met two years earlier while doing her hair. When the girl’s mother reported Pearl to the police, they used the teen’s accounts to lure Pearl to a meet-up. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got unique insight on ho...

Autumn Bardisa, 29, is facing multiple fraud charges after authorities say she used another registered nurse’s license number to keep her job at an AdventHealth hospital in Palm Coast, Florida. In reality, Bardisa had failed the licensing exam to become an RN. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber explains how Bardisa was able to get away with her alleged scheme for so long and how she got caught with Flori...

Kevin Franke recently filed a lawsuit against Jodi Hildebrandt in Utah court. Hildebrandt was convicted of child abuse alongside Franke’s wife Ruby and sentenced to prison. Franke says Hildebrandt used her status as a mental health counselor to brainwash his family. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a deep dive into the complaint. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to http://www.groundnews.com/sidebar fo...

A 21-year-old pregnant woman, Reagan Wilson, was found shot in her Missouri home. Neither she nor her unborn son, Silas, survived. Her estranged husband is now charged with their murders. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the chilling evidence investigators uncovered, and speaks with Reagan’s mother Sarah Ice and stepmother Krista McKinney about their unimaginable loss and their fight for ju...

Three young girls are dead after a devastating crash between a sailboat and a barge in Biscayne Bay, Florida during a youth sailing camp. Now, as families mourn and multiple agencies collaborate on an investigation, questions are being raised about who could be at fault for the collision. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with the attorney for one of the surviving girls, Justin Shapiro, who says t...

Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber had a chance to sit down with Alexandra Shapiro, one of the members of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ powerhouse legal team, to talk about the biggest bombshells from Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial. They discuss the charges he was ultimately acquitted of, whether the rapper will be released from jail pending sentencing, and a possible pardon. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’...

Chelsea Duperon will spend the next several decades in prison for killing her daughter Lyla Cassel. Duperon admitted to beating the 8-year-old, then leaving her to die over several days. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber recounts the emotional moments when the little girl’s relatives were given an opportunity to speak before Duperon’s sentencing. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If your child, under 21, has bee...

A Disney World employee allegedly spent years secretly recording videos under the dresses of women and girls, including a 14-year-old guest. Now, the family of that alleged victim is suing Disney, claiming the company failed to protect parkgoers from Jorge Diaz Vega’s disturbing behavior. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking allegations detailed in interviews with witnesses, victim...

In a shocking case out of the United Kingdom, ten men were convicted for grooming, abusing, and raping underage girls over a two-year period. Now a Court of Appeal has agreed that Ashley Danbridge should be in prison longer than his original sentence. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the surprising decision with UK litigator Nick Brett. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Right now you can get a free 15-...

Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted on two federal prostitution charges, but now there are reports that President Donald Trump could be considering a pardon for the rapper. This comes as Combs’ defense team demands the judge overrule the jury’s decision ahead of sentencing. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the bombshell development, the defense team’s push for a new trial, and what it all mean...

Everilda Cux-Ajtzalam, 19, entered a plea deal with Houston prosecutors that will send her to prison for several years for throwing her newborn baby boy into a dumpster. The teen later told police that she gave birth behind the taco truck where she worked, then put the newborn in a plastic trash bag and threw it away. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber navigates what could lead a person to do something s...

Sean “Diddy” Combs is still behind bars in New York after his conviction on July 2 of transportation to engage in prostitution. The music mogul is once against asking the court to release him, this time ahead of his October sentencing. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest motion from the defense team, which lays out why Combs’ current incarceration is “unfair.” PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If yo...

As fervor surrounding the so-called “Epstein Files” heats up, there are questions about whether convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell will be offered some sort of post-sentencing leniency, in exchange for telling the feds everything she knows about the financier’s sordid schemes. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the latest developments with former FBI agent and CEO of Chronos Investigatio...

Mother Katherine Richards now faces justice after her 21-month-old daughter tragically died from a lethal fentanyl overdose. Nearly two years after the heartbreaking loss, court documents and testimony reveal a harrowing story of addiction, neglect, and the growing opioid crisis devastating families nationwide. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the chilling details—from the toxicology report...

When Sandra Doorley, the district attorney for Monroe County, New York, saw a police car with its lights on behind her, she decided to drive home instead of pulling over. When the officer confronted her in her garage, she admitted she knew she was speeding, but didn’t think it mattered. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at body camera video of the incident with former Florida state’s...

New bodycam footage shows the moment U.S. Marshals found Dr. Neha Gupta hiding after her 4-year-old daughter was found dead in a Florida pool. Authorities say the drowning was staged—and now the pediatrician is facing a first-degree murder charge. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner breaks it all down with veteran detective Eric Barnes. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: THIS YEAR, SKIP BREAKING A SWEAT AND B...

Entertainment mogul David Geffen is facing a bombshell lawsuit from his soon-to-be-ex-husband David Armstrong, who also uses the name Donovan Michaels. Michaels claims he was trapped in a cycle of control and emotional relationship that started as sex work. The couple reportedly did not sign a prenuptial agreement. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner breaks down the new lawsuit with criminal and civ...

Maria Kovalchuk disappeared for 10 days after attending a party in Dubai. She was later found battered and near death. In a new interview, she shares what she says really happened to her, as well as the impact the attack has had on her body. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner takes a closer look at the latest developments with international law attorney David Tafuri. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Check...

A 6-year-old boy was left with life-threatening injuries after being handcuffed and mauled by a pit bull—now his mother, 28-year-old Angelina Williams, is behind bars. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down every disturbing detail of this horrifying child abuse case, featuring chilling 911 audio, police bodycam footage, and expert legal insight from former Deputy Attorney General Mark Weaver. PLE...

Former AP English teacher Damian Conti stood trial for unlawful sexual activity with his 16-year-old student, who gave emotional, tearful testimony about their inappropriate relationship. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down how the trial unfolded and the disturbing details that sealed Conti’s fate. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you received Depo-Provera birth control shots and were later diagnos...

Brianna Moore, 19, is facing aggravated manslaughter and child neglect charges after giving birth in her dorm bathroom and allegedly leaving her newborn in a shared trash can. For the first time, we hear from Moore herself as she tells police what happened in the bathroom and why she didn't call for help. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the key evidence, disturbing text messages, and Moore...

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