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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A homeowner in Kellogg, Minnesota frantically called 911 earlier this month, saying a stranger with brutal injuries was in their driveway. Despite suffering from a broken jaw and missing several teeth, Melissa Hunt was able to tell police that her ex-boyfriend, Craig Hameister, had attacked her. She died just hours later at the hospital. When police located Hameister, he picked an unusual way to t...

Just days before she was gunned down outside a restaurant in Fontana, California, social media fitness influencer Gloria Zamora announced on a podcast that she planned to divorce her estranged husband, Thomas Alberto Tamayo Lizarraga. He would later kill her and a male companion, Hector Garduno, in a parking lot, before being shot himself by an off-duty deputy, according to law enforcement. Law&am...

John Boyle, a former chiropractor with his own practice in Kingston, New York, is facing prison time after entering a guilty plea to horrific charges. Boyle admitted to possessing and promoting child sexual abuse material. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses Boyle’s sentence, as well as the charges his wife Danielle still faces, with criminal defense attorney Joe Tamburino. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SH...

Zunilda “Amy” Hoyos Mendez, a rising star in the bodybuilding world, was reportedly killed in a horrific act of domestic violence. Police in Spain believe Mendez’s husband, Jarrod Gelling, beat her with a hammer, then stabbed himself. The couple’s bodies were found inside a rental home after Mendez didn’t show up to her gym to train for an upcoming competition. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusse...

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial is dominating headlines right now. But this is not the first time that Combs has made the news for major scandals – from a deadly stampede at a concert to a scuffle with a football coach. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber took a look back at the disgraced music mogul’s prior legal troubles and spoke with Jason Swain, whose brother Dirk was killed during...

The fate of Bryan Kohberger's murder trial hangs in the balance as an Idaho judge considers whether to delay the August proceedings over explosive allegations of evidence leaks in a Dateline NBC episode. In a heated hearing, Kohberger’s defense argued the Dateline special (featuring unreleased cell data, surveillance footage, and search history) violated a gag order and tainted the jury pool. But...

Kenneth Cook, 44, of Raleigh County, West Virginia is facing more than 150 charges that include sexual assault and incest. Investigators say Cook fathered three children with his biological daughter. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the disturbing details of the case with former sex crimes and child abuse prosecutor Marian Braccia. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Want an inventory software that come...