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The 51-year-old New York man charged with murdering three women and dumping their bodies at Gilgo Beach in Long Island appeared in court Friday. Shocking details of how Rex Heuermann allegedly planned out the killings and remained off investigators’ radar were revealed in court documents. Heuermann is also suspected of a fourth murder. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks down Heuerma...

YNW Melly’s manager, 100k Track, offers background information on the rapper and his opinions on the double murder case. “They got the wrong person,” Jameson Francois said after explaining why he believes Melly is “far from a murderer.” The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy gets the details from Francois. LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Podcasting - Sam Gold...

A true-crime YouTuber has come under fire for selling gruesome autopsy photos of Gannon Stauch on her Patreon account. The photos reportedly show the 11-year-old boy’s decomposed body that was found stuffed in a suitcase. His stepmother, Letecia Stauch, was convicted of beating, stabbing, and shooting him before locking Gannon in the luggage and driving from Colorado to dump his body under a bridg...

The prosecution seeking a conviction against YNW Melly called the lead detective to the stand to summarize all major pieces of evidence against the rapper in his double murder case. Melly stands accused of killing Christopher Thomas Jr., aka YNW Juvy, and Anthony Williams, aka YNW SakChaser, and staging the murders as a drive-by shooting. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks down the...

The state is wrapping up its case against rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, who stands accused of brutally killing two of his friends in cold blood and staging the murders as a drive-by shooting. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks down the top six moments from the prosecution’s witnesses so far in YNW Melly’s double murder trial. LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Managem...

The community of Fairfield, Iowa was shocked and heartbroken when beloved high school Spanish teacher Nohema Graber was found murdered in a park in 2021. The culprits were two 16-year-old students, Willard Miller and Jeremy Goodale. Miller recruited Goodale to savagely beat Graber to death with a baseball bat after receiving a bad grade in her class. The killer duo pleaded guilty to the murder ahe...

The lawyer representing YNW Melly’s ex-girlfriend, Mariah Hamilton, shares his knowledge of the double murder case, along with how Hamilton and her mother, Felicia Holmes, were involved in the investigation. The up-and-coming rapper stands accused of murdering his two friends, Christopher Thomas Jr., aka YNW Juvy, and Anthony Willams, aka YNW SakChaser, and staging the killings as drive-by shootin...

A former ballerina and model stands accused of murdering her husband in her Florida home in September 2020. Ashley Benefield claims she shot her husband, Doug Benefield, in self-defense after he attacked her. Leading up to Doug’s death, the marriage was filled with disorder as Ashley claimed her husband was abusive and tried to poison her. The former dancer faces a second-degree murder chase in Do...

Rapper YNW Melly’s double murder trial has proceeded for three weeks. The prosecution continues to present evidence they allege links Melly, born Jamell Demons, to the killings of his two friends, Christopher Thomas Jr., aka YNW Juvy, and Anthony Williams, aka YNW SakChaser. Melly’s defense has taken every chance they’ve gotten to criticize and minimize the state’s evidence, claiming none of it pr...

From high-profile murder trials with life in prison on the line for defendants, to celebrity civil trials with millions of dollars at stake, the jury’s verdict is often influenced by one key piece of evidence. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down six smoking guns that sealed people's fate at trial.  PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Save 10% on your entire POM Pepper Spray order by usin...

From fighting with attorneys — to bizarre facial expressions — and driving while testifying over Zoom — the trials Law&Crime Network streams show it all. Sidebar host Jesse Weber recaps some of the most memorable witnesses to take the stand in high-profile trials. LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Podcasting - Sam Goldberg Writing & Video Editing - Michael...

Prosecutors seeking to lock up YNW Melly continued to present evidence this week that they allege proves the rapper killed two of his friends and staged the murders as a drive-by shooting in 2018. Jamell Demons faces the death penalty if he’s found guilty of killing Christopher Thomas Jr., aka YNW Juvy, and Anthony Williams, aka YNW SakChaser. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks down...

Prosecutors announced they will seek the death penalty for Bryan Kohberger if he’s convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students. The state alleges Kohberger brutally stabbed the four college students to death in their off-campus home in November 2022 and left behind a knife sheath containing his DNA. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down five reasons why prosecutors are s...

The attorney known for representing rapper Beanie Sigel claims YNW Melly’s defense has an uphill battle ahead of them in the rapper’s double murder trial. Fortunato Perri believes the evidence against Melly, born Jamell Demons, is damning and the biggest problem for the rapper is the alleged drive-by shooting coverup. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy discusses the double murder case with...

A series of text messages allegedly sent by YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, were presented in the rapper’s double murder trial. The prosecution alleges these messages link Melly to the “Bloods” gang and were sent from a phone they claim was near the victims’ phones that night of the killings. Melly stands accused of gunning down two of his friends and staging the murders as a drive-by shooting. The...

Bryan Kohberger’s defense attorneys claim the accused killer has “no connection” to the four University of Idaho students who were stabbed to death in their off-campus home in November. Kohberger’s attorneys are focusing on the “total lack of DNA evidence” found in the suspect’s apartment, home, office, and vehicle. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks down the latest Idaho student mu...

Rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, is on trial for allegedly killing two of his friends in 2018. The drama in the courtroom continued in week two with a mask controversy, the prosecution violating the rules, and new evidence potentially tying Melly to a double murder. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down seven critical moments from week two of Melly’s double murder trial. PLEASE...

YNW Melly’s double murder trial has been filled with objections, arguments, and fierce interactions. The rapper, born Jamell Demons, stands accused of killing two of his friends and staging the murders as a drive-by shooting. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down the seven most heated moments in Melly’s trial so far. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, currently faces trial for allegedly killing two of his friends and staging the double murder as a drive-by shooting. The prosecution continues to present evidence against the rapper they claim proves he was the gunman. Famed Johnny Depp lawyer Ben Chew reacts to the case so far and discusses Melly’s behavior with the Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber. PLEASE...

Rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, stands accused of murdering two of his friends in October 2018 and staging the killings as a drive-by shooting. Melly’s former attorney, Bradford Cohen, sheds light on the “difficult murder case” and discusses the holes in the state’s case with the Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW : Save 10% on your entire POM Pepper Spray order by...

Rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, has exhibited various bizarre behaviors while inside the courtroom during his double murder trial. Some of this behavior has angered families of the victims, Christopher Thomas Jr., aka YNW Juvy, and Anthony Williams, aka YNW Sakchaser, who Melly stands accused of killing. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy dissects Melly’s behavior and body language w...

Rapper YNW Melly stands accused of killing two of his friends in October 2018 and staging their deaths as a drive-by shooting. Jamell Demons’ trial for the murders of Christopher Thomas Jr., aka YNW Juvy, and Anthony Williams, aka YNW Sakchaser, kicked off this week with opening statements and the beginning of the prosecution’s case against the Florida rapper. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette...

O.J. Simpson "dream team" lawyer Alan Dershowitz breaks down what rapper YNW Melly’s defense team should focus on to win a not guilty verdict. The Law&Crime Network's Angenette Levy talks with Dershowitz about how strong the evidence is against Jamell Demons in his double murder trial so far. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Follow American Scandal wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-fre...

Rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, is on trial for allegedly killing two of his friends in 2018. Prosecutors allege Melly shot and killed Anthony Williams, aka YNW Sakchaser, and Christopher Thomas Jr., aka YNW Juvy, before staging the murders as a drive-by shooting. The Law&Crime Network’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down seven critical pieces of evidence presented in the rapper’s double...

The father of Christopher Thomas Jr., aka YNW Juvy, sheds light on the death of his son and beloved friend Anthony Williams, aka YNW Sakchaser. YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, currently faces trial for allegedly killing the two aspiring rappers in 2018. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy discusses the high-profile case with Christopher Thomas Sr. LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Ma...