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An altercation between students at rival Connecticut high schools spilled over to a second house party, where multiple teens were involved in a large fight. In the chaos, Raul Valle stabbed four people with a knife. James “Jimmy” McGrath died when the blade hit his heart. During his murder trial this week, Valle took the stand to try to explain his side of the story. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber ha...

A Pennsylvania woman searching for her missing sister made a horrific discovery: a human body inside a large metal box. She was able to identify the victim as her loved one, Katlyn Harp, who had last been seen 10 days before, thanks to a distinctive tattoo. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has homicide detective Aaron Benzick walk us through the investigation step by step. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If y...

Stefan Andres Correa, a pharmacist in the Miami area, will spend the rest of his life in prison after investigators discovered that he traveled to Medellin, Colombia at least 45 times over the last two years to have sex with underage girls. When agents took Correa into custody on a jet bridge in Miami, he had nine cell phones, at least some of which contained child porn he filmed. Law&Crime’s...

Authorities in Lima, Peru were able to identify a body found dismembered in black bags as Fabiola Alejandra Caicedo Piña, 19, who had been missing for several days. The bags had washed up at a water treatment plant on two separate days. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber discusses the identification and investigation with Tom Smith, a retired NYPD detective and host of the Gold Shields podcast. PLEASE SU...

Karen Read was recently acquitted of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, back in 2022. This was Read’s second trial, after the first ended with a hung jury. After the verdict, several jurors spoke with local and national media outlets about how they came to their decision. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the potential implications of their statements with trial attorne...

Mercedes Vega died in April 2023 after someone hit her, shot her, poured bleach down her throat, and burned her alive in a car along I-10 in Arizona. Investigators provided major updates to the case, including the arrest of more men believed to be involved. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with forensic death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan about the investigation so far. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW...

A homeowner in Kellogg, Minnesota frantically called 911 earlier this month, saying a stranger with brutal injuries was in their driveway. Despite suffering from a broken jaw and missing several teeth, Melissa Hunt was able to tell police that her ex-boyfriend, Craig Hameister, had attacked her. She died just hours later at the hospital. When police located Hameister, he picked an unusual way to t...

Just days before she was gunned down outside a restaurant in Fontana, California, social media fitness influencer Gloria Zamora announced on a podcast that she planned to divorce her estranged husband, Thomas Alberto Tamayo Lizarraga. He would later kill her and a male companion, Hector Garduno, in a parking lot, before being shot himself by an off-duty deputy, according to law enforcement. Law&am...

John Boyle, a former chiropractor with his own practice in Kingston, New York, is facing prison time after entering a guilty plea to horrific charges. Boyle admitted to possessing and promoting child sexual abuse material. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses Boyle’s sentence, as well as the charges his wife Danielle still faces, with criminal defense attorney Joe Tamburino. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SH...

Zunilda “Amy” Hoyos Mendez, a rising star in the bodybuilding world, was reportedly killed in a horrific act of domestic violence. Police in Spain believe Mendez’s husband, Jarrod Gelling, beat her with a hammer, then stabbed himself. The couple’s bodies were found inside a rental home after Mendez didn’t show up to her gym to train for an upcoming competition. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusse...

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial is dominating headlines right now. But this is not the first time that Combs has made the news for major scandals – from a deadly stampede at a concert to a scuffle with a football coach. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber took a look back at the disgraced music mogul’s prior legal troubles and spoke with Jason Swain, whose brother Dirk was killed during...

The fate of Bryan Kohberger's murder trial hangs in the balance as an Idaho judge considers whether to delay the August proceedings over explosive allegations of evidence leaks in a Dateline NBC episode. In a heated hearing, Kohberger’s defense argued the Dateline special (featuring unreleased cell data, surveillance footage, and search history) violated a gag order and tainted the jury pool. But...

Kenneth Cook, 44, of Raleigh County, West Virginia is facing more than 150 charges that include sexual assault and incest. Investigators say Cook fathered three children with his biological daughter. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the disturbing details of the case with former sex crimes and child abuse prosecutor Marian Braccia. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Want an inventory software that come...

Julia Kalthof, 65, was arrested earlier this month on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and reckless driving after she allegedly chased a teenager riding an e-bike on a local bike path. She claimed he was driving too fast and she wanted to follow him home to let his parents know. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber had a chance to talk to the teen’s parents, Adam and Christina Ellis,...

As the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs drags on, the internet is being flooded with salacious and click-worthy headlines. But upon closer inspection, some of the most attention-grabbing links lead to outright lies. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber separates fact from fiction. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you or a loved one have suffered physical or mental health issues due to video games, visit http...

Florida woman Alexis Von Yates, 35, is accused of having sex with her 15-year-old stepson while her husband was at work. The father allegedly walked in to find his wife and son naked on the couch. As Yates’ case heads for trial, a judge made a crucial ruling when it comes to damning statements the teen made to family members and investigators. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got inside on the court’s...

Emily Nutley, 43, told an Ohio judge this week that she believes losing her family, job, teaching license, and reputation is punishment enough for having sex with a student. Despite her appeal for leniency, the judge handed down a prison sentence instead of probation. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber reacts to the courtroom drama with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Sarena Townsend. PLE...

The prosecution in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial is presenting damning evidence against the one-time titan of the music industry. But the defense has scored some wins – and courtroom insiders tell us some jurors could be on the rapper’s side. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes some of the biggest cross examination moments with celebrity defense attorney Ben Chew, who represented Johnny Depp...

Jared Leto, an actor and the frontman for the band 30 Seconds to Mars, is facing renewed allegations of grooming and sexual assault. Multiple women spoke with the outlet “Air Mail” about their experiences with Leto over the past several years. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sat down with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Melba Pearson to discuss the allegations. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:...

As week four of trial wraps up in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal racketeering and sex trafficking case, another of the music mogul’s ex-girlfriends testified against him. But despite disturbing and sometimes graphic testimony, some in the courtroom say many jury members might be siding with the disgraced rapper. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with reporter Matthew Russell Lee about what he’s notic...

Immunity has been brought up multiple times during Sean “Diddy” Combs’ racketeering and sex trafficking trial. Several witnesses who worked closely with the music mogul over the years indicated the government offered them immunity in exchange for their testimony. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got insight into immunity offers from Law&Crime’s legal counsel Elizabeth Vulaj. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW...

Prosecutors who accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of running a criminal enterprise focused on sex trafficking have circled back to damning video of Combs and ex-girlfriend Cassie. Witnesses this week testified about Combs’ substantial efforts to get his hands on surveillance video of an attack that happened inside a Los Angeles Intercontinental hotel. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the latest with...

Crystal McKinney, who’s already on record with a lawsuit against disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, has been revealed as the plaintiff behind a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein as well. McKinney, who won an MTV modeling competition in the late 90s, says both men sexually assaulted her in 2003. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber compares the two filings with the help of civil attorney David Ring. P...

In a new lawsuit against the US government, Maria Farmer claims that after Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sexually assaulted her in the 1990s, she tried to report the assault. When she tried to recount what happened to her, as well as provide first-hand knowledge of a sex trafficking ring, the FBI agent allegedly hung up on her. These new allegations come as the FBI’s deputy director has in...

Professional stunt performer Devyn LaBella claims when she was working with actor and director Kevin Costner on his film series “Horizon: An American Saga,” he made her rehearse an unplanned, unscripted scene that involved another actor simulating a violent rape. LaBella says rules in place to protect performers were not followed, leading to a traumatizing experience. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber h...