Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Amanda Riley shares with the social world her battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph system. Over a seven-year period, her physical battles including losing her hair, and endless hospital visits are the focus of repeated posts. Thousands of dollars in donations start coming in, and people in her community step up to help.  Then, journalist Nancy Moscatiello gets an anonymous tip. Ri...

Nancy Grace sits down with Forensics professor and host of “Body Bags” Joseph Scott Morgan, to break down what would have happened to Eric Richins after drinking the fentanyl laced ‘Moscow Mule’ his wife Kouri Richins poured for him. Is an opioid overdose a peaceful death? Can first responders determine if Richins performed CPR on her husband? Join us to hear Joseph Scott Morgan’s thoughts. Be sur...

Middle school teacher lets student borrow her vape pen. Man dances naked in the street, prompting several 911 calls. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Grace is joined by longtime friend and Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, Sheryl McCollum to discuss Jordan van der Sloot's divorce news from wife and mother to his child, Leidy Figueroa. Van der Sloot apparently wants to be with a new girlfriend, who's been helping him smuggle drugs into prison. Join us for Nancy and Sheryl's reactions. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

After a night out with friends, Madeline Pantoja returned home, then stopped responding to texts and phone calls. One of Pantoja’s friends and a sibling went to her apartment, but the door was locked and no one answered. Midland police were called. Officers broke in and found Pantoja’s phone, keys and her dog inside. Her car was also still in the parking lot. Information began filtering in from ne...

Baseball dad punches umpire for chastising his son. Hotel manager breaks into guests room to suck on his toes. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Smyth, 19, is a standout freshman diver at the University of Utah.  He meets a young woman and after a brief conversation, they exchange contact information but go their separate ways. Later that afternoon, Smyth reaches out to the young woman and shows up at her dorm.     After some small talk, Ben suggests the two play a game of "truth or dare." Smyth reportedly starts kissing her and asking...

6th grade teacher's aid asks students for sexual favors. Man burns down his home in fear of vampires.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny has been charged after the man he put in a chokehold died. Penny used the chokehold on homeless street performer Jordan Neely after the 30-year-old began acting erratic, throwing trash, and having repeated outbursts. Penny's attorney says several witnesses reported Neely making threats. Penny remained on the scene to talk with police and was not arrested. Since then...

Teen shoots and kills carjacking victim. Karaoke singer doesn't take criticism well.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been nearly two decades since Alabama teen Natalee Holloway disappeared in Aruba. Now, the man last seen with Holloway and also the man suspected of killing her will be extradited to the US. Joran van der Sloot will not be on trial for Holloway's murder however, but for extortion of money from her mother, Beth Holloway. Beth Holloway says van der Sloot reached out to an attorney promising to...

Man assaults immobile girlfriend. Passenger who misses his flight calls in a bomb threat.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Body Bags, hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack delve into the assassination and autopsy of President Abraham Lincoln.  They analyze the character and motivations of John Wilkes Booth, the layout of Ford's Theater, and the negligent behavior of John Parker, assigned to protect the president. They provide a fascinating explanation of the Philadelphia Deringer's firing mechanis...

Lori Vallow convicted on all counts in her murder trial. Vallow was accused in the deaths of two of her children, Tylee and JJ.  As she awaits her sentencing comes word that Vallow will be extradited from Idaho to Arizona too face a third murder charge over the death of her ex-husband.  Charles Vallow is her fourth husband.  Lori Vallow's brother Alex Cox,  fired the fatal shot that killed the man...

Letecia Stauch, step mother to Gannon Stauch has been convicted in his murder. Stauch had reported the 11-year-old boy as missing. Stauch was stabbed, beat, shot, and killed inside the family’s Fountain home. Letetcia Stauch then tried to cover up her crimes, by blaming numerous imaginary people and driving to Florida to dispose of the boy's body. Gannon Stauch was stuffed inside a suitcase, which...

In less than seven hours of deliberations, twelve  Idaho jurors found Lori Vallow guilty of killing her two children and her current husband’s then-wife,     The most shocking event in court this week is the fact that the defense did not put on a defense.  After the prosecutor ended its case, defense attorneys told the judge that Vallow's team did not believe the state proved its case, so they did...

Woman charged with animal abuse. Reporter makes prank call that lands him in jail.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new video has emerged of Bryan Kohberger interacting with police, and this time, in a traffic stop a month before the murders take place. In the body cam footage, you can hear Kohberger trying to talk his way out of a ticket, telling the female officer that "there's no crosswalks where he's from."  Also newly released in information is that police found a padlock for a storage unit at Kohberger'...

Elevator mechanic found responsible for killing his apprentice. Heated argument between a man and his parrot grabs cops' attention.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On more than one occasion, Eric Richins gets violently ill after having dinner with his wife, Kouri. Then the pair, who own a successful real estate business, is celebrating a big sale when  Kouri Richins fixes her husband a drink. She then goes to take care of the children.  Hours later when she goes to bed Eric Richins is dead.  Investigators believe his wife killed him, putting an overdose of f...

Golfer attacks pedestrian walking the course. 'Mom-fluencer' fakes kidnapping attempt of her two young children. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Convicted Killer Alex Murdaugh is a popular man behind bars, receiving more than 30 messages from women.  One dated March 6, 2023, from Darla says the Murdaughs were a "beautiful family that others could only dream of" and she expresses her belief that Alex Murdaugh is not a murderer.    Others are asking Murdaugh to reply. So far, there is no indication that Murdaugh has.  In the meantime, the co...

Arrest finally made in Gavin Knupp's hit and run death. Father arrested for piercing son's ear.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gunfire broke out around 3:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon at a Texas mall. Witnesses describe a man dressed in black, wearing body armor,  walking through the mall property firing indiscriminately. Police say an officer who was responding to an unrelated call heard the gunfire and took action. The unnamed officer ran toward the suspect, shooting and killing the man.  Eight people were shot and seven w...

Woman sells organs from bodies she's supposed to cremate. Cops rescue elderly man from burning vehicle.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.