Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

The search warrants for both Bryan Kohberger's white Hyundai Elantra and his parent's home have been unsealed. The documents show a knife, a Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun with three empty magazines, a pocket knife, black face masks and gloves, numerous articles of dark clothing, and criminology books among the list of items detectives seized. Police also seized numerous parts of the vehicle itself,...

The verdict watch lasted just over three hours, and then the jury let the judge know a verdict had been reached. There was no emotion visible from accused Alex Murdaugh as a unanimous decision of guilty was read by the appointed jury foreperson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Closing argument are through and the jury now is deliberating Alex Murdaugh's fate.  Joining Nancy Grace today:  Eric Bland  –   Attorney for Gloria Satterfield’s sons- Founder/Partner- Bland Richer, LLP Attorneys at Law, Twitter: @TheEricBland, blandrichter.com  Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host of YouTube channel- ‘The Interview Room’,  ColdC...

The minor accused of raping Madison Brooks in the back seat of a car will be tried as an adult.  Desmond Carter, 17, has been  indicted for first-degree rape and third-degree rape.  Kaivon Washington, 18, is also charged with third-degree rape. Everette Lee, 28, and Casen Carver, 18, were charged with principal to third-degree rape, which means they were there when the incident occurred but did no...

Child abandoned after carjacking.  Man earns thousands in royalties claiming false ownership of songs.  McDonald's customer gets violent over a free cookie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Closing arguments began today in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial after the jury visited the murder scene at the family hunting lodge. A caravan of vehicles carrying the jury, both legal teams and protection personnel traveled more than thirty minutes west of the Colleton County Courthouse. Judge Clifton Newman followed  in a pick-up truck driven by law-enforcement.  The jurors spent just over an ho...

Treasurer steals thousand from high school band boosters. Tesla damaged by neighbor.  City councilman tries to run from police during traffic stop.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prosecutors brought rebuttal witnesses to the stand today.  Murdaugh’s former law partner Ronnie Crosby was called back as well as pathologist Dr. Ellen Reimer.  Retired Hampton County Sheriff TC Smalls took to the stand to testify that he never once spoke to Alex Murdaugh about installing blue lights in his vehicle.  We also learned today that the jury will visit Mozelle on Wednesday.  One intere...

Alex Murdaugh admitted to jurors that he has been using opioid drugs for more than twenty years. At times, he said, he was spending as much as $50,000 a week on drugs. Murdaugh said his addiction began with a college football injury which lead to multiple surgeries and prescription pain medication.  Murdaugh said that he soon became dependent. The accused killer also told the jurors that he had tr...

3rd time's the charm to catch this armed robber. Woman poisons look-a-like friend for her identity. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bombshells in the Murdaugh courtroom today as the defense asked for the jury to be taken to Mozelle.   Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian said he wants the jury to see the family's rural hunting lodge, so before jurors move to deliberations, they will be allowed to walk through the crime scene.   Also today a defense witness seemed to contradict another defense witness who claimed the shooter was a...

Mr. and Mrs. Smith sell drugs now. Cops recognize this thief immediately. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty in the death of 7-year-old Athena Strand. The 7-year-old was taken from her family home by a FedEx delivery driver and was dead within an hour of her abduction.  Authorities say a contract FedEx driver who was delivering a package to Strand’s home kidnapped the girl.    Investigators say Strand got off a bus around 4:15 p.m. and was missing from the...

We revisit the Murdaugh trial in which South Carolina lawyer, Alex Murdaugh, is currently facing trial for the murder of his wife Maggie, and his son Paul. As the trial continues, we are learning more information about the nature of the crimes and how exactly they played out. In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and special guest co-host  Dave Mack discuss the specifi...

Alex Murdaugh's testimony at times seems more like a circus than a courtroom with talk of dogs, and chickens. Murdaugh first related at length how he removed a chicken from his dog's month and the timing of it at the kennel.  Then under cross-examination, the accused killer went over the activities at the kennel again, in exactly detail.  Both the defense and prosecution look to use this testimony...

Alex Murdaugh's cross-examination continued today with the disgraced attorney admitting that he had lied many times. Not only had he lied to investigators and clients but also his loved ones. Still, he insisted that he was telling the truth about his innocence. Murdaugh's testimony ended today and Dick Harpootlian, one of Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers, says more witnesses will be called on Monday. The p...

Star student killed on ride home from school event. Drunk driver literally runs into cops. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Murdaugh took the stand today in his own defense. The accused killer stated emphatically that he did not shoot his wife and son. Murdaugh did admit, however, that he lied to police. He said his opioid addiction made him paranoid of police.  The disgraced attorney repeatedly admitted to a state cross-examine that he stole from clients and was remorseful  Murdaugh's testimony continues on Frida...

Attempted thief runs from victim. Polygraph test reveals disturbing details on potential employee.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger is gaining sympathy online.  There are a handfull of social media groups which support the accused killer, saying he is not guilty. Nancy Grace and attorney Dale Carson look at the participation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Murdaugh could take the stand in his own defense on Thursday.  New reports speculated on whether the accused killer will take the stand. The defense attorneys laid the groundwork, asking the judge about the range of questions Murdaugh could be asked on cross-examine, and whether Murdaugh would be able to take his Fifth Amendment right against incriminating himself. Judge Clifton Newman said a...

A fight at McDonalds turns deadly. Teacher takes an illegal route to try to get a day off. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Murdaugh's defense team began their day in court by calling Buster Murdaugh to the stand. He insisted that his father was “heartbroken” and “destroyed” after finding the bodies of his wife and son. The disgraced lawyer seemed to wipe away tears as his son said, “He asked me if I was sitting down … he sounded odd and then he told me that my mom and brother had been shot.”   We also learned in...

Substitute teacher goads students into fighting. Scammers target elderly victims for identity theft. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been three years since Keeslyn Roberts went missing.  She was last known to be at the Flying J truck stop in Resaca, Georgia. Police found her car backed into a space in the parking lot. Her keys, bookbag, and money were inside. If you have any information on Keeslyn's disappearance, you can call the GBI at 706-624-1424, the Murray County Sheriff's Office at 706-624-1424 or the Roberts' priva...