Real-Time Crime

The Supreme Court of the United States denied the state of Alabama’s request to execute 49-year-old Jeffrey Lee using nitrogen gas, agreeing with two lower courts that said it was cruel and unusual and therefore, unconstitutional. The late night decision, effectively halted Lee’s scheduled execution, but only temporarily. While Lee’s legal team declared it a victory, the state&rs...

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An incredible story out of Maryland this week! A young woman located her mother’s killer 12 years after her brutal murder. 24-year-old Kiany DeJesus was just 11 when her mother’s ex boyfriend lured her to a restaurant and stabbed her 27 times, then fled the country.  DeJesus finally found him through social media and this week, she faced him at sentencing where the judge gave him...

The parents of 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony have given several, emotional interviews following their son’s murder conviction for stabbing fellow teen Austin Metcalf last year. The Anthony’s believe everyone lied on the stand and their son was never innocent until proven guilty.  While Anthony’s legal team has already filed an appeal, his parents are concerned for their safety...

Actor Shane Meier opens up about the emotional and physical toll of portraying Matthew Shepard, one of America's most infamous hate-crime victims. He revisits the murder that shocked the world and shares memories of the brutal assault scenes that still haunt him, the responsibility of telling a real family's story, and why he remains deeply connected to Matthew's legacy. See omnystudio.com/listene...

A shocking and confusing story is emerging out of Chicago’s Grant Park. There is video everywhere of the large cross engulfed in flames, in broad daylight, along a busy street. Surveillance video captured a young man running from the scene wearing no shirt, dark pants and white sneakers. While police search for the mystery man, many have taken to social media claiming the cross burning is ei...

It’s a question the Supreme Court may answer at some point today, as Alabama maintains it will move forward with the planned execution of double murderer Jeffrey Lee despite lower court decisions.  Late last night, an appeals court upheld a judge’s ruling this week that Alabama’s nitrogen gas method of execution is unconstitutional because it is cruel and unusual. Alabama ma...

It was a stunning scene on Capitol Hill, one of the most powerful men in the world testifying before the House Oversight Committee for six hours. Billionaire Bill Gates voluntarily appeared before lawmakers and read his opening statement which acknowledged his poor judgment and described how Jeffrey Epstein attempted to blackmail him regarding his extramarital affairs. Lawmakers had different reac...

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Within hours of Karmelo Anthony’s first degree murder verdict, Texas congresswoman Jasmine Crockett defended Anthony’s use of a deadly weapon, saying if she had someone on top of her, she wouldn’t be limited to fists either. The problem, Crockett was comparing a much different scenario than what happened at that Texas high school stadium. Earlier, Crockett explained the fear blac...

A federal judge has ruled that nitrogen gas executions are unconstitutional, now just one day before Alabama is set to execute Jeffrey Lee by that very method. Lee was convicted for the 1998 double murder of two pawn shop employees. Alabama is now barred from using nitrogen gas, so it’s unclear how or if they plan to move forward with the state’s two other options: electrocution or let...

A Texas jury deliberated for 2 and a half hours, quickly returning a guilty verdict for 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony who was visibly shaking in court. Anthony, who is black, was convicted of first degree murder of fellow teen Austin Matcalf, who is white. A jury with no black members  then rejected a “sudden passion” option that would’ve reduced Anthony’s sentence, inst...

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Closing arguments wrapped this morning in the trial of Texas teen, Karmelo Anthony. The judge instructed the jury they can now consider manslaughter in addition to first degree murder when determining the fate of Anthony. Prosecutors told jurors they can’t reach manslaughter until they unanimously acquit Anthony first of murder. The defense reminded jurors that the victim, fellow teen Austin...

An international group of scientists have released a new, jaw dropping study that suggests if you consume 2 drinks a day, you have a 1 in 25 increased risk of premature death from alcohol related disease or injury. Results from this latest study challenge the Trump Administration’s newest, vague guidelines, which only suggest Americans “consume less alcohol for better overall health.&r...

49-year-old Alabama death row inmate and convicted double murderer, Jeffrey Lee is set to die by nitrogen gas on Thursday. Lee filed an appeal for a stay of execution, citing several witness accounts of suffering by at least four other inmates who died by the same method. While the court agreed the method is cruel, it sent Lee’s case to a lower court to determine whether Lee could die by fir...

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are just minutes away from tip off and the city is vibing! Our day began with a doubly long commute and that was hours before game time; subways are delayed, roads are closed and security is at an all time high as President Trump makes his way to Madison Square Garden. Regardless of the mayhem, the long list of celebrities, coupled with political leaders, high rollers, and everyday New Yorkers,...

The fate of Texas teen Karmelo Anthony will soon be in the hands of a jury, as he stands accused of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet last year. Anthony’s defense team rested earlier today after calling just 5 witnesses. There was an unexplained two hour delay leading up to the announcement, many legal experts believe Anthony may have been weighing whether or n...

Former veteran 60 Minutes Correspondent Scott Pelley gave his first interview since being fired by CBS last week. Pelley tells the New York Times what he says really happened leading up to that contentious Monday meeting one week ago today and why he chose to challenge his new boss in front of staff. Pelley also claims his firing was a complete shock and went down much differently than was relayed...

New York Knicks fans are outraged the city’s planned celebrations for tonight’s game are being upended because President Trump plans to attend. The city announcing it won’t allow a watch party outside of Madison Square Garden for game 3 of the NBA finals tonight.  In fact, even fans with tickets will be forced into TSA like security protocols with a strict NO bag policy goin...

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Court TV's Ted Rowlands walks through the strange behavior, controversial evidence, and unforgettable moments that defined the Scott Peterson case. From life inside the courtroom to the details jurors couldn't ignore, Ted explains why so many people believed Scott's own behavior worked against him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the prison guards responsible for inmates on the night of Jeffrey Epstein’s death, and the last person known to see him alive, testified before Congress, and the transcripts have just been released.  Tova Noel told lawmakers what she knows about that night, including why she falsified records during her shift, what she was searching for on the internet and where those deposits of...

It was a busy week one of the trial against the Texas teen accused of murdering another teen at a track meet last year. The prosecution called a total of 21 witnesses to the stand, resting their case against Karmelo Anthony Saturday afternoon. Jurors heard from coaches and other students who were in the tent at the time of the stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The defense ended the Saturday...