True Crime Tonight

Disturbing new details in the D4vd case, including autopsy findings and what prosecutors say happened to Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The Makayla Settles case sparks national outrage as questions grow over the charges and the path to justice. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break it all down and sticks around for a deep dive into Miranda rights, inspired by Miranda’s Victim and what those...

A former American Idol contestant is accused of staging a break-in to cover up the murder of his wife and now faces life in prison. DNA expert CeCe Moore joins us to break down the latest in the Nancy Guthrie case, where critical evidence could finally lead to answers. Plus, a powerful and emotional moment: ten years after the Piketon massacre, Whitney Galloway joins us to remember her best friend...

The legal walls close in as murder charges are officially filed against singer David Burke (D4vd) in the tragic death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A Florida doctor faces the music after a routine procedure turned fatal when he allegedly removed the wrong organ from a patient. This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the Pike County Murders. We unpack the brutal execution of the Rhoden and Gilley...

Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation enters an explosive new phase after First Lady Melania Trump calls for public survivor hearings, prompting Congress to schedule new testimony. Meanwhile, a harrowing CNN report uncovers a "rape academy," exposing a systematic culture of abuse hidden in plain sight. Case Watch breaks down the week’s biggest crime stories, from "missing scientist...

A shocking murder-suicide involving a former Virginia politician leaves two teens without parents. In Texas, the man who admitted to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand now faces a jury deciding between life and death. The murder case of Jared Bridegan takes a major turn as a key witness backs out, forcing prosecutors to rethink their strategy. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break down the le...

Jury selection is underway in Harvey Weinstein’s third New York trial, bringing the disgraced producer back into the spotlight. A former Olympic snowboarder is accused of running a cartel-linked cocaine empire and ordering a hit on a witness. Journalist and podcaster Conor Powell joins us to break down both cases. A former Michigan football coach avoids jail after a violent confrontation wit...

A man accused of targeting OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in an alleged anti-AI attack appears in court. A military OB-GYN faces a growing number of disturbing allegations, and we break down Project Maven, the powerful AI system reshaping surveillance, warfare, and possibly policing here at home. Forensics expert, Joseph Scott Morgan joins the show to break it all down. Tune in for all the details.  S...

The shocking death of Anna Kepner aboard a cruise ship leads to murder charges against someone inside her own family. A college student, Morty Wortman, vanishes under suspicious circumstances, and the person last seen with him walks free. Plus, a disturbing new documentary exposes the inner workings of a cult built on control, manipulation, and abuse. And later, a former model tied to Jeffrey Epst...

The latest in the case of Lynette Hooker, who vanished during a late-night boat ride in the Bahamas, as investigators zero in on her husband and the case takes a darker turn. In Texas, a jury must decide whether the FedEx driver who admitted to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand will face the death penalty. Also, Karen Read, once accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, is now alleging misco...

A disappearance in the Bahamas takes a troubling turn as a husband’s account and a newly surfaced voicemail raise serious questions. New fallout emerges in the Epstein investigation as Melania Trump publicly denies any connection, while subpoenas and testimony battles intensify, putting powerful names back in the spotlight. Retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent Keith Leighton joins us to tak...

A major break in the Long Island Serial Killer case: Rex Heuermann confesses in court, bringing long-awaited answers while leaving new questions in his wake. The so-called “Ketamine Queen” is sentenced in connection with Matthew Perry’s death, exposing a dangerous network fueled by addiction, access, and profit. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us throughout the night to break do...

A woman vanishes after falling overboard in the Bahamas, and now her family is demanding a full investigation. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faces disturbing abuse allegations from his sister as a legal battle unfolds in court. Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins us to break down the Alabama serial killer case and a funeral home scandal involving nearly 200 decomposing bodies. Tune in for all the de...

A decades-old killing ground finally cracks as a new indictment in the Texas Killing Fields raises the chilling possibility that this was never the work of just one killer. Melissa Gilbert speaks out in defense of her husband, actor Timothy Busfield, after he is indicted on child sexual contact charges. A 23-year-old woman vanishes from a cruise ship in the middle of the night, with new leads sugg...

While the world celebrates Easter, Norway turns to chilling crime stories, where isolation, suspense, and tradition collide. Plus, an encore revisiting Lucy Letby, with Amanda Knox weighing in, and Aaron Parnas unpacks Epstein. Tune in for all the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A dramatic day in Hawaii as anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig takes the stand, offering a version of events that directly clashes with his son’s testimony in an alleged cliffside attack on his wife. New bodycam footage reveals unsettling moments after Tiger Woods’ DUI crash, and reality star Jen Shah shares what she witnessed behind bars alongside Ghislaine Maxwell, including claims of p...

New testimony in the Hawaii cliffside trial reveals a chilling alleged confession from a doctor to his own son, as the prosecution rests and the defense prepares its next move. A disturbing case out of Nevada raises major legal questions after two teens are charged as adults in connection with alleged assaults during a school trip. An explosive documentary pulls back the curtain on alleged abuse,...

New forensic questions emerge in the murder of Charlie Kirk, as the defense claims the suspected weapon may not match the fatal bullet. After nearly 36 years, the brutal Lovers Lane murders are finally solved, with DNA linking a suspect to multiple potential victims. Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins us to unpack both cases. Plus, new insight into Jeffrey Epstein’s inner circle and t...

A $10 million art heist in Italy unfolds in just three minutes, with no arrests and major questions about how the thieves pulled it off. A Tennessee grandmother is wrongly arrested after being misidentified by facial recognition AI, spending months behind bars before the truth comes out. And in a disturbing federal case, the leader of the online network known as CVLT pleads guilty, accused of groo...

The trial of Gerhardt Konig intensifies as his wife delivers chilling testimony about the alleged cliffside attack in Hawaii. Tiger Woods is arrested after a violent crash, raising new questions about impairment and his history behind the wheel. Newly released video shows Bryan Kohberger calmly navigating the DMV just days after the Idaho murders. Journalist Robert Rand joins us with new insight i...

The verdict in the shocking cop-on-cop shooting involving Kelsey Fitzsimmons raises new questions about what really happened inside that home. In Brazil, Erica Vicente admits to killing her boyfriend after a horrifying discovery involving her 11-year-old daughter, and walks free. Astrologer and psychic Kim Allen joins us to explore what the stars might reveal about cases like Rex Heuermann and Jef...

A jury delivers a major verdict against Meta and YouTube in a first-of-its-kind social media addiction case. Savannah Guthrie speaks out for the first time since her mother, Nancy, vanished in Arizona, as scrutiny grows around the investigation. The case of former officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons moves closer to a decision after emotional testimony in a cop-on-cop shooting. Veteran trial attorney Jarret...

A jury orders Meta to pay $375 million in a landmark child exploitation case, while another Los Angeles trial remains deadlocked over claims that social media addiction caused real harm. In Hawaii, the trial of Gerhardt Konig takes a dramatic turn as his wife, Arielle Konig, takes the stand, describing what she says was a terrifying cliffside attack, as jurors also hear from eyewitnesses and 911 c...

A retired Air Force general with ties to classified programs vanishes without a trace—no phone, no trail, and no clear answers. A jury awards millions in a decades-old civil case against Bill Cosby, reigniting questions about accountability and justice. Attorney David Ryan joins us, breaking down the rise in cybercrime, online threats, and how everyday digital behavior can quickly turn into...

A key witness testifies in the D4vd investigation, now raising new questions. In Los Angeles, jurors in the Meta trial are asking about damages in a case that could reshape how social media is held accountable for addiction and harm. Emotional testimony takes center stage in the Meggan Sundwall trial, where prosecutors say insulin was used to end a life. Plus, a doctor accused of a brutal attack o...

A spring break trip turns tragic as the body of University of Alabama student James Gracey is recovered from the sea in Barcelona. In Massachusetts, Officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons faces charges after being shot by fellow officers during a confrontation inside her home, with her defense pointing to a mental health crisis. And in a high-stakes civil case, Meta stands trial over claims that its platform...