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Rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, faces trial for allegedly killing two of his friends in October 2018 and staging the murders to look like a drive-by shooting. Opening statements presented Monday outlined why authorities believe 24-year-old Demons, and his co-defendant Cortlen Henry, aka YNW Bortlen, killed aspiring Florida rappers Christopher Thomas Jr., aka YNW Juvy, and Anthony Williams, a...

North Carolina woman Mary Collins was brutally stabbed 133 times and stuffed inside a mattress in April 2020. Now, one of the four men accused of killing the 21-year-old is walking the streets after being released on bond. Collins’ grandmother, Mia Alderman, tells the Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy gruesome details of the case and why their family is irate that one of the alleged killers i...

A Pennsylvania man was arrested for allegedly stabbing, torturing and killing his 67-year-old mother-in-law while going ballistic on Tuesday. When police arrived at William Gautier’s home, his wife mouthed the words “help me” while he spoke with officers. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks it down with psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael. LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Mana...

Minnesota mother Madeline Kingsbury vanished after dropping her kids off at daycare on March 31. Kingsbury was reportedly planning on leaving the father of her children, Adam Fravel, before her disappearance, which investigators described as “involuntary and suspicious.” Kingsbury’s body was found Wednesday and Fravel was arrested in just two days. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks...

New details emerged in the case of the 12-year-old Oklahoma girl who allegedly stabbed her 9-year-old brother to death while their mother slept in January. The girl, who remains unnamed by authorities, called the killing “some demonic sh*t.” The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks down three shocking details surrounding the 12-year-old with psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig. LAW&CRIME...

Ex-NFL player Travis Rudolph faced trial for murder and attempted murder after a tense confrontation turned into a deadly shooting. The former Florida State University wide receiver was found not guilty after weeks of intense testimony from witnesses involved in the gun fight. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy recaps the trial with Mark O'Mara, George Zimmerman’s former attorney. LAW&...

Rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, faces trial for allegedly killing two of his friends in October 2018 and staging the murders to look like a drive-by shooting. Authorities allege Demons killed aspiring Florida rappers YNW Juvy, aka Christopher Thomas Jr., and YNW Sakchaser, aka Anthony Williams, with Cortlen Henry, aka YNW Bortlen. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks down the st...

Law&Crime Network’s twisted series ‘Devil in the Dorm’ is free and live on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by actress Elisabeth Rohm, the six-part podcast dives into the horrifying sex cult case involving Larry Ray, a disturbing man, who moved into his daughter’s college dorm to prey on young students. LISTEN NOW : podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/devil-in-the-dorm/id1667678268 See Privacy Policy at https...

In the last three months, six missing women have been found dead in the Portland, Oregon area within 100 miles of each other. These mysterious deaths have sparked fear among locals of a calculated serial killer. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy discusses the potential spree killings with Mark Piepmeier, a Hamilton County prosecutor who helped lock up four serial killers. PLEASE SUPPORT T...

The heartbroken mother of the 12-year-old Oklahoma girl who confessed to stabbing her 9-year-old brother to death is speaking out about the tragic incident. April Lyda revealed red flags in her daughter’s behavior prior to the deadly stabbing. Lyda expressed she is standing by her daughter, who has been “well behaved” in lock up, during this challenging time. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette...

Convicted trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is reportedly in fear of receiving a brutal beating from two inmates at the Connecticut federal prison where she is serving time. Maxwell allegedly reported two inmates, who belong to prison gang “Las Cubans,” for extorting her over commissary items. She now fears retaliation after the women spent 47 days in solitary confinement. The Law&Crime Network’s A...

A Texas teen is behind bars after allegedly massacring his entire family on May 24 over fears that they were going to eat him. Authorities arrested 18-year-old Cesar Olalde at his family's home in Nash, Texas, after a brief standoff. Police said they discovered the bodies of his deceased sister, brother, and parents in a bathroom. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks down this disturb...

 Nikki Alcaraz and her boyfriend, Tyler Stratton, went missing earlier this month just days after getting into a heated fight in New Mexico. The Tennessee couple was on a cross-country road trip to visit Stratton’s family in California when they disappeared. Alcaraz was last spotted selling her phone in a California Walmart during Memorial Day weekend but has not been heard from since May 8....

Defendants who chose to take the stand in their own defense face unfathomable pressure while testifying. Whether guilty or innocent, testifying in front of a jury that will decide their fate has proven to be an emotionally-charged act. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy and body language expert Susan Perfido review five defendants who broke down in tears while testifying in their trial. LA...

A Maryland father of three was beaten to death in his own front yard while protecting his son from a middle school fight that made its way back to the family’s home on May 19. Forty-three-year-old Christopher Wright confronted the mob of what authorities described as three to four white males in their 20s and 30s when they arrived at his home and demanded that his son “finish the fight.” The Law&a...

The judge overseeing Bryan Kohberger’s case told prosecutors they have 60 days to file their notice of intent to seek the death penalty for the accused Idaho student murderer if he’s convicted. Kohberger stands accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death in November 2022. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber discusses the likelihood of a death sentence for Kohberger if he’s f...

A Pennsylvania elementary school principal was charged with “willingly” failing to report the alleged sexual abuse of a 5-year-old girl at the hands of his 19-year-old son. Fifty-one-year-old Gregory Mandalas allegedly turned a blind eye to the perverted acts of his son, Matthew Mandalas. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy discusses the investigation with Florina Altshiler, a defense attor...

An Oklahoma man stands accused of recording himself raping his ex-girlfriend before murdering her in her bedroom on April 22. Madeline Bills was a high school senior who was a star student, a standout basketball player, and a beloved sister, daughter, and friend. Nineteen-year-old Chace Cook was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and rape nearly one month after the brutal killing. The L...

The man accused of brutally murdering four University of Idaho students in November 2022 stood silent at his arraignment hearing Monday when asked to enter a plea. Bryan Kohberger chose to stand silent after telling the judge he understood the quadruple murder charges against him. The daughter of infamous serial killer BTK Dennis Rader said the accused student killer reminded her of her dad and hi...

Accused Idaho student murderer Bryan Kohberger was arrested six weeks after four University of Idaho students were brutally stabbed to death in their off-campus home in November 2022. Since then, Kohberger has appeared in court multiple times, and bodycam footage showing three separate traffic stops involving the accused killer surfaced. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber analyzes Kohberger’s...

Bryan Kohberger was arraigned in court Monday and pleaded not guilty by “standing silent” when the judge asked for his plea. Kohberger, who’s accused of brutally killing four University of Idaho students, appeared to firmly understand the charges at hand, including the possibility of receiving the death penalty if found guilty of the murders. Plus, new revelations about the accused student killer’...

A Colorado doctor faces charges in 10 separate sexual assault-related cases with some alleged victims saying he drugged them and used naked photos of them to coerce a second date. Dr. Stephen Matthews has denied these allegations but his alleged victims claim otherwise. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down this disturbing case with criminal defense attorney Kathleen Bogenschutz. LAW...

Thirty-three-year-old Kouri Richins stands accused of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, by poisoning him with fentanyl mixed into a “Moscow mule” drink in March 2022. After her husband’s death, she went on to write a children’s book about grieving a dad’s death and even appeared on a local talk show touting her book. Now, new court documents reveal disturbing evidence about Kouri’s behavior sur...

Two sons of “YouTube mom” Machelle Hobson, who ran the now-defunct channel “Fantastic Adventures,” have been charged with sexual abuse for allegedly abusing girls as young as five years old. Hobson died in 2019 ahead of trial for allegations of abusing her adoptive children. Now, her sons, Logan and Ryan Hackney, face charges for their alleged sex crimes in Arizona. The Law&Crime Network’s Jes...

An argument over dirty dishes turned deadly when Alabama man Jared Smith-Bracy allegedly killed his grandparents, brother, and a friend in February 2023. The 21-year-old, who may face the death penalty, allegedly told arresting officers, “I had to get them before they got me.” Authorities said Smith-Bracy committed the brutal murders with a pickax and firearm before he ran off into the woods. Now,...