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In St. Petersburg, Florida, a horrifying nightmare unfolded after 16-year-old Miranda Corsette disappeared. Shocking police interrogation footage reveals how prime suspect Steven Gress casually detailed the teenager's final days while attempting to shift the ultimate blame onto his girlfriend and co-defendant, Michelle Brandes. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the chilling confession, the d...

From chilling confessions to exasperating denials, take a look inside the interrogation rooms and bodycam footage of five shocking criminal cases. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down unforgettable moments where everyday individuals allegedly turned into cold-blooded killers. HOST: Jesse Weber:  https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby...

The tragic death of 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, who plunged 130 feet during a rope jumping incident at an abandoned bridge in Limeira, Brazil, has sparked international outrage. Three instructors have been arrested and charged with homicide with eventual intent amid stunning claims that the young woman was tossed off the platform without being attached to any safety ropes. Law&...

David Anthony Burke, the singer better known as D4vd, appeared in court Wednesday for a status conference ahead of his preliminary hearing. D4vd is accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who he was allegedly in an illegal sexual relationship with. But as his prelim continues to be pushed back, the singer appears to be slowly deteriorating behind bars. Law&Crime's Jesse We...

A rope-jumping excursion at the abandoned Skeleton Bridge in Limeira, Brazil, turned fatal when 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was allegedly thrown off the 130-foot structure without being attached to a safety rope. Three instructors have since been arrested and face criminal charges. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking footage and ongoing investigation with Brazil...

What started as a private dispute between two of the highest-ranking officials in Wicomico County, Maryland, has exploded into a public fiasco. County Executive Julie Giordano is firing back against persistent rumors that nude photos of her were sent to a local sheriff’s deputy, while Sheriff Mike Lewis claims an official investigation could lead to further embarrassment for Giordano. Could this p...

The viral and complex legal battle over a high-valued Star Wars LEGO collection in Salem, Oregon, took a dramatic turn as YouTuber Ben "Reckless Ben" Schneider faces criminal charges and a massive civil lawsuit from Bricks & Minifigs corporate. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sits down with litigator Rich Schoenstein to dissect the multi-layered legal issues, the newly issued temporary restraining...

A high-stakes legal battle has effectively silenced YouTuber Benjamin Schneider, known as "Reckless Ben," after his investigation into a missing, high-value Star Wars LEGO collection led to a series of arrests by local police in American Fork, Utah. However, a stunning update from independent internet detective Coffeezilla exposes fresh twists in the case, including a hidden U-Haul truck, heavily...

The House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein saga continues on Capitol Hill, where Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently faced intense, closed-door questioning about his past connections to the deceased financier. While Gates maintained that he never witnessed criminal conduct or visited Epstein's private island, ranch, or Florida estate, newly unsealed emails reveal a...

Prosecutors in Alaska say a US Army soldier, Zarrius Hildabrand, killed his wife of less than a year, Saria Barney, and dumped her in a storm drain before joining growing search parties. A criminal complaint laid out evidence investigators gathered against Hildabrand, including suspiciously-timed text messages, multiple trips to stores to buy possible cleanup supplies, and signs of a violent, bloo...

In Anchorage, Alaska, a young National Guard combat medic named Saria Barney went missing, prompting a desperate search led by her family and her seemingly distraught husband. However, the facade quickly shattered when her body was discovered hidden inside a nearby storm drain, and the investigation pointed directly toward her own spouse. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber is joined by criminal defense a...

A California judge has unexpectedly thrown out the grand jury indictment against Yue “Emily” Yu, a prominent Orange County dermatologist accused of poisoning her husband’s tea with liquid drain cleaner. Despite hidden kitchen camera footage captured by her husband, Jack Chen, the court tossed the felony charges after finding that prosecutors committed significant procedural errors and withheld key...

After being found not guilty last year of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe, Karen Read has filed a bombshell lawsuit targeting the Massachusetts State Police and the Canton Police Department. The legal complaint exposes a series of vile, bigoted, and misogynistic text messages allegedly sent by investigators Michael Proctor and Sean Goode, pointing to an institutional cul...

What is it actually like inside the Ohio Reformatory for Women where convicted double-murderer Mackenzie Shirilla is serving her life sentence? Following the national spotlight from a recent Netflix documentary, we are pulling back the curtain on Shirilla's life behind bars and the growing list of prison infractions she has already racked up. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sits down with Jess Denniso...

When YouTuber Benjamin "Reckless Ben" Schneider traveled to American Fork, Utah, to investigate the alleged theft of a $200,000 "Star Wars" Lego collection, a civil dispute quickly escalated into a criminal showdown. Local business owners accused the creator of taking his hidden-camera tactics too far, resulting in Schneider's dramatic double arrest by local police. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber bre...

A Tennessee mother made a horrifying discovery on Christmas morning when she allegedly found hidden cameras in her 15-year-old daughter’s bedroom and bathroom. The investigation in Tipton County led to the arrest of Cameron Sanders, a registered nurse who now faces multiple charges after a digital extraction of his phone allegedly uncovered thousands of pieces of child sexual abuse material. Law&a...

When Alexander Ortiz appeared in court for the brutal January 2024 Albuquerque murders of Alianna Farfan and Nicole Maldonado, the victims' grieving family triggered an all-out brawl that erupted in the courtroom on January 31, 2025. Newly obtained bodycam footage takes viewers inside the bloody aftermath, revealing the raw heartbreak and rage behind the viral chaos. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber br...

The human remains of Melissa Casias, a missing Los Alamos National Laboratory worker, have been discovered nearly a year after her disappearance in New Mexico's Carson National Forest. The strange discovery breathes new life into a staggering federal investigation concerning more than a dozen mysterious deaths and disappearances of U.S. scientists with access to sensitive military secrets, includi...

From serial killer confessions to chilling admissions of violence, a criminal face-to-face with law enforcement can completely shift the course of a case. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down unforgettable, taped confessions and the investigations that brought justice for the victims. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Purchase John Morgan's new book now on Amazon by going to https://www.forthepeople.com...

A horrific plot in northern Michigan takes a shocking turn after a young pregnant woman is found brutally murdered. In Wexford County, investigators uncover a bizarre web of relationships as they look into the tragic death of Rebecca Park, whose biological mother, Cortney Bartholomew, and stepfather, Brad Bartholomew, face first-degree murder and torture charges. Now the victim's sister, Kimberly...

Mackenzie Shirilla, the Ohio teenager convicted of intentionally driving her car into a brick wall in Strongsville and killing her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan, has filed multiple appeals. Despite her insistence of innocence in the new Netflix documentary "The Crash," courts have continuously shot down her defense team's arguments regarding missing deadlines and tria...

In Palm Coast, Florida, 65-year-old Julia Kalthof allegedly took the law into her own hands by using her SUV to chase a 14-year-old along a bike path. Newly released bodycam footage captures the intense confrontation between deputies and Kalthof. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the investigative video and speaks with the victim's parents, Adam and Christina Ellis, about the terrifying orde...

Netflix’s “The Crash” has reignited debate surrounding Mackenzie Shirilla and the deadly 2022 crash that killed 20-year-old Dominic Russo and 19-year-old Davion Flanagan. Now, Dominic’s sister Christine Russo is sharing her reaction to the documentary, Shirilla’s recent statements, backlash surrounding the film, and how the families continue moving forward years after the tragedy. Law&Crime’s...

Sarah Kellen, who has long been connected to Jeffrey Epstein and his former associate Ghislaine Maxwell, sat for a closed-door deposition with lawmakers examining Epstein’s network and related investigations. Allegations, court records, newly discussed details, and Kellen’s own statements are now drawing renewed attention as she names names. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber walks us through Sarah Kelle...

The newly-released Netflix documentary "The Crash" has skyrocketed to number one, bringing renewed scrutiny and massive fallout to the case of Mackenzie Shirilla. Shirilla was convicted of intentionally driving nearly 100 mph into a building in Strongsville, Ohio in 2022, killing her 20-year-old boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and his 19-year-old friend, Davion Flanagan. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber take...