Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present

Border Czar Tom Homan held a long needed, reassuring press conference today in Minneapolis.  Homan spoke with a voice of reason, acknowledging improvements in immigration enforcement will be made, allowing for a draw down in agents.  Amy and T.J. also discuss the new video of Alex Pretti in the days leading up to his death, the substance thrown on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar this week and a...

Charles Victor Thompson became the first person executed in the United States in 2026.  He's been on death row nearly 30 years in Texas for the murder of his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend.  When asked if he had any final words, Thompson took the opportunity and said more than most.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most riveting days in court so far, as double murder defendant Brendan Banfield took the stand in his own defense.  The 40 year old former IRS agent testified about his marriage, his multiple affairs,  and said the notion that he would plan to kill his wife after a 6-8 week relationship with the family au pair “absolutely crazy.”   Amy and T.J. discuss the maj...

MIchael McKee allegedly threatened to kill his ex-wife "numerous times" during and after their marriage. That was just one of the shocking revelations in a new court filing. McKee -- a vascular surgeon -- is charged in the shooting deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe at their Columbus, Ohio home December 30th. Their two young children were at home at the time of the murders. The new documents detai...

There were a number of significant developments in Minneapolis overnight, including a caught-on-camera incident at a town hall hosted by Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.  A man rushed the podium and sprayed an unknown liquid on her.  Also Tuesday, President Trump used the word "de-escalate," an effort to impeach Krisit Noem gained steam, and a CBP review found that more tha...

There were major developments in Minneapolis overnight that could help deescalate the situation.  Just days after the killing of Alex Pretti, President Trump announced he's sending Border Czar Tom Homan to take over operations.  The change in leadership on the ground also came with a change in tone from the Trump, who said he had "productive" calls with Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey.  So...

What happens when loyalty turns into blackmail? Sarah Edmondson takes us inside the moment NXIVM crossed an irreversible line: being branded in a room of women bound by fear and secrecy. Sarah describes what led to her breaking point, the risks of speaking out, and how she transformed from devoted insider to whistleblower. You can pre-order Sarah Edmondson's new book here: https://checkout.square....

This weekend, D4vd friend and streamer, 24-year-old Neo Langston was arrested and charged with failure to appear as a witness before a grand jury. Langston has been linked publicly with D4vd and media outlets are reporting he has been called to testify in front of the grand jury investigating the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd is a suspect in her death, but so far has not faced...

As more videos are released of the latest ICE killing of 37 year old Alex Pretti, dueling narratives have arisen between state and federal officials.  Amy and T.J. discuss what the videos clearly show versus what the Feds continue to claim happened Saturday morning.  Pretti’s family is also speaking out about their son, who was a Minneapolis ICU nurse at a VA hospital.  Meanti...

Earlier today, federal agents shot and killed a man in the streets of Minneapolis,  and once again there is video of the shooting all over the internet.  The Department of Homeland Security is maintaining the unidentified 37 year old white, male Minneapolis resident approached ICE agents with a 9mm gun, but the videos appear to show a different version of events.  Residents have tak...

It wasn't the day the judge hoped for in the Brendan Banfield double murder trial.  In anticipation of the winter storm, the judge pushed attorney to wrap testimony by Friday (yesterday), but they didn't even get close.  However, the defense began scoring some major points, poking significant holes in the prosecution’s catfishing theory, central to their case.  But all eyes ar...

A cult movie that got it wrong. A women’s “sisterhood” that wasn’t what it seemed. And a commitment that came with collateral. On this episode of Killer Thriller, Sarah Edmondson joins us to unpack the reality behind the NXIVM dramatization, how a five-day course turned skepticism into belief, and the moment loyalty crossed into something far more dangerous. You can pre-ord...

What a helluva day in court! The defense attorney for accused double murderer Brendan Banfield scored major points today, calling two forensic digital experts with the Fairfax Police Department up to the stand who refuted the state’s catfishing theory. The two testified Brendan’s wife Christine had control of her devices, making it impossible for Brendan or the au pair to have created...

Former Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzales is speaking out for the first time since a Texas jury found him not guilty on 29 counts of child endangerment. Gonzales became emotional as he described how he simply followed orders and did the best he could with the information he had. He also talks about what his life is like now and why he’s gearing up for “the second battle.” See...

The defense attorney for Brendon Banfield made some significant headway this afternoon,  questioning if investigators came up with their catfishing theory first, and then tried to make the evidence fit later.  Banfield is charged with murdering his wife, and a stranger they say he catfished to his home to frame for her murder, along side his au pair and mistress. Also coming out in court...

Amy and T.J. get you caught up on the latest in the salacious BDSM murder trial where prosecutors say Brendan Banfield conspired with his au pair/lover to kill his wife and pin her murder on a stranger.  The defense began its case on Wednesday with a much anticipated digital forensics officer who was reassigned from the case. As the defense tries to poke holes in the prosecution’s...

After 7 hours of deliberating, a Texas jury finds former Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzales not guilty of 29 counts of child endangerment.  It was an emotional 2 weeks of testimony,  many victims’ families traveling hundreds of miles, looking for justice after officers waited 77 minutes to confront the gunman who killed 19 students and 2 teachers at Robb Elementary School nearly...

Criminal defense attorney Alison Triessl has been closely following the Brendan Banfield BDSM trial for the past two weeks. Triessl relies on her 3 decades of trial experience to talk about the prosecution’s case and what the defense needs to do to overcome the damning testimony of the au pair. If the jury believes her testimony, Triessl believes it will be an impossible road for the defense...

Amy and T.J. get you updated on one of the most salacious murder trials in recent history. A former IRS agent, Brendan Banfield is fighting for his freedom, charged with a double homicide for the murders of his wife, Christine and a stranger prosecutors say Banfield, along with the help of his au pair turned lover, lured to his home to set up for his wife’s death. The prosecution’s cas...

It’s week 2 of the trial against Paul Caneiro, accused of brutally killing his brother Keith, his wife and their two young children back in 2018.  Criminal defense attorney Alison Triessl has been following the trial closely and talks with Amy and T.J. about the prosecution’s overwhelming case so far and what she thinks of the defense’s “the third brother did it”...

Actor Timothy Busfield has just learned he's getting out of jail.  A New Mexico judge denied the prosecution's motion to keep Busfield behind bars, pending trail.  Busfield has been accused of improperly touching two boys on the set of a show. Amy and T. J. watched every emotional and fascinating moment of the just-wrapped hearing that left Busfield's wife, Melissa Gilbert, in tears.&nbs...

The assistant attorney general for civil rights says the DOJ will pursue criminal charges against the group of people who stormed a church where they believed its pastor worked for an ICE field office.  Ex CNN anchor Don Lemon was with the group and live-streamed before, during and after the protesters stormed the church.  Amy and T.J. discuss their thoughts on what took place and whethe...

A six-year-old disappears in a bustling Florida mall. Minutes later, his parents’ worst nightmare begins. On this episode of Killer Thriller, JoBeth Williams ("Poltergeist", "The Big Chill") takes us deep inside “Adam,” the harrowing true story of the 1981 abduction and brutal murder of Adam Walsh that riveted a nation and shattered one family’s world. Williams, who portray...

Oh the irony of this headline on Martin Luther King Jr Day.  The Pentagon has reportedly readied 1500 cold weather special troops to deploy to the streets of Minneapolis to assist the already 3 thousand immigration officers on the ground.  Meantime, Governor Tim Walz has said he has the Minnesota National Guard on standby to also go in and protect the streets, potentially setting up a di...

Emmy award winning actor Timothy Busfield wants out of jail as he fights child sex abuse charges.  Busfield just filed a motion that details the criminal history of the parents accusing Busfield of inappropriately touching their twin boys on the set of “The Cleaning Lady.”  In addition, Busfield submitted results of a lie detector test he voluntarily took and a psychosexual e...