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A third man, Jared Gray, allegedly connected to the brutal torture and murder of exotic dancer Mercedes Vega, has been extradited to Arizona to face charges. Gray's co-defendants are already dealing with the possibility of the death penalty. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber takes a closer look at Gray's alleged involvement in the sinister plot with criminal defense attorney Meg Strickler. PLEASE SUPPOR...

After acclaimed attorney Alan Jackson dramatically withdrew from the Nick Reiner murder case, his parting words—that Reiner is "NOT GUILTY"—become the biggest clue yet to the defense's strategy. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber and criminal defense attorney Seth Zuckerman analyze the hints toward an insanity defense, as well as the claims that there could be a conspiracy against Reiner.  HOST: Jes...

Bizarre bodycam footage captures the prior arrest of Utah father Micah Smith, who is now accused of child torture after allegedly forcing his three young children on a terrifying hike. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the newly released video, shocking allegations of jealousy and infidelity, and a judge’s decision on whether Smith should be released ahead of trial. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Sta...

A young father of three, Matthew Traywick, was tragically shot and killed in a Savannah, Georgia Target parking lot—all over a dispute for a parking space. Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober joins Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber to analyze what we know so far, the suspect Tyler Linn, and the disturbing details from the scene. Savannah Police: 912-234-2020 GoFundMe PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW...

Just when Houston seems to move past the fear, it resurfaces again. With three more bodies recovered from bayous last week — bringing this year’s total to 34 — social media is once again asking the same terrifying question: is there a serial killer in Houston? Police and prosecutors insist there’s no evidence of a serial predator, pointing instead to homelessness, addiction, and the city’s dangero...

Ten-year-old Rebekah Baptiste was so desperate to escape abuse that she ran away from home and begged strangers for help months before her death, according to police. Now, her father Richard Baptiste and stepmother Anicia Woods face murder and child abuse charges. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber is joined by former prosecutor Marian Braccia to analyze the fatal mistakes authorities made in returning R...

Actor Will Smith is facing new allegations in a lawsuit filed by Brian King Joseph, a touring musician who claims he was sexually harassed while working on Smith’s live tour in late 2024 and early 2025 — including an alleged incident involving his hotel room during a Las Vegas stop — and then fired after reporting safety concerns. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the explosive allegations l...

A Florida vacation meant to be a mother–daughter getaway ended in tragedy — and now pediatrician Dr. Neha Gupta is accused of killing her own child and staging it to look like a drowning. From a chilling 911 call to an autopsy that ruled out drowning, the case against Gupta has taken dramatic twists, including shifting murder charges, a bitter custody battle, bodycam footage of her arrest, and hau...

They were trusted to teach, protect, and guide — instead, prosecutors say they crossed unthinkable lines. Court documents and shocking bodycam video lay bare some of the most disturbing teacher cases of 2025. Prosecutors allege a fifth-grade teacher secretly had a child with a 13-year-old student, an elementary school music teacher exchanged more than 30,000 messages with an 11-year-old, and a juv...

A new report is raising major questions in the investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Multiple outlets are now suggesting that singer D4vd could soon face formal criminal charges — possibly even a murder indictment — in connection with the teen whose body was reportedly found inside a vehicle registered in his name. Authorities have not confirmed any charges, and key details rema...

A second lawsuit has now been filed against Tyler Perry, this time by model and actor Mario Rodriguez, who accuses Perry of sexual assault and a years-long pattern of manipulation. The complaint alleges Perry used his power in Hollywood to target individuals with past trauma — including, according to the filing, reenacting a famous Good Will Hunting therapy scene. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber break...

A Nevada mother is now facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of her 5-year-old daughter — a stunning escalation in a case that has shaken northern Nevada. Prosecutors say new evidence led them to charge Andrea Loving in connection with the death of Izabella Loving, who investigators say suffered severe, ongoing abuse and neglect. With Izabella’s father, Nicholas Loving, already charged,...

Sean "Diddy" Combs is spending his first Christmas as a convicted felon behind bars at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey. Combs is serving out a multi-year prison sentence after being convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution charges. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber welcomes back prison consultant Justin Paperny to discuss what the holiday season is really like for the incarcerated. PLEASE SUPPOR...

A man in Utah, Wilber Hernandez, was allegedly high on bath salts when he carjacked a U.S. Postal Service truck to flee what he claimed was a mob chasing him over a jar of diamonds. What started as a bizarre theft quickly escalated into a multi-jurisdictional police chase and a tense standoff with officers using non-lethal weapons. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has details on how the federal case en...

A lawsuit involving Priscilla Presley has taken a jaw-dropping turn — claiming incest, accusing her son Navarone Garcia of explosive behavior, and asserting that granddaughter Riley Keough secretly mothered John Travolta’s son. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the explosive allegations, the fierce denials, and why the lawsuit is raising serious questions. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Grow your...

Police body camera footage captured an intoxicated passenger's arrest spiraling into chaos at Salt Lake City International Airport. Police say Cody Sierra Marie Bryne, 31, allegedly sexually battered a Delta employee while resisting removal from a flight. Former prosecutor Florina Altshiler joins Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber to analyze the legal implications of the sexual battery charge and how Bry...

After an intense 5-day manhunt, authorities announced that the suspected Brown University shooter is also linked to the murder of an MIT professor just days later. The FBI says Claudio Neves Valente took his own life. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber and former FBI agent Colin L. Schmitt examine all the new details from law enforcement, including the suspect's surprising connection to the MIT professor...

Former South Carolina pastor John Paul “JP” Miller has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of cyberstalking and making a false statement following the death of his estranged wife, Mica Miller. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with Regina Ward, an attorney representing Mica’s family, to unpack the specific counts, as well as what punishment Miller could face if he’s convicted. PLE...

Who exactly is Nick Reiner? The 32-year-old son of acclaimed director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer is now charged with their brutal murder. Genesee County, Michigan sheriff Chris Swanson joins Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber for a full deep dive on the suspect, exploring Nick's troubled past, his fight with addiction, his difficult relationship with his famous parents, and the explosive altercation j...

Two students are dead, nine are injured, and a massive manhunt is underway after a deadly mass shooting at Brown University. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber and retired FBI agent Bobby Chacon break down the latest in this rapidly evolving investigation: the $50,000 FBI reward, the controversial detention and release of a person of interest, and the critical surveillance footage that authorities are us...

The controversial plea deal that spared Oklahoma teen Jesse Butler from prison is now facing a serious legal challenge. After Butler pleaded no contest to 11 felony charges — including rape and strangulation — and received Youthful Offender status with probation instead of incarceration, one victim’s family is fighting back, filing a motion questioning how the case was resolved. Their attorney, Ra...

Swiss prosecutors have charged the husband of former Miss Switzerland finalist Kristina Joksimovic with murder in a case marked by staggering brutality. Joksimovic, an international model, mentor, and mother of two, was allegedly strangled in her home, then dismembered with a jigsaw and her remains blended and chemically destroyed. Her husband initially told police he found her dead before claimin...

Tension is boiling inside the grand jury investigating Celeste Rivas’ death, as a key female witness now risks arrest for refusing to testify. TMZ reports the deputy D.A. threatened a body-attachment order after the witness failed to appear — and she’s represented by the same attorney as D4vd’s manager, who spent days fielding questions about why he never called police. With prosecutors treating s...

British content creator Bonnie Blue, real name Tia Billinger, has been released from jail but is still under investigation in Indonesia, where officials continue questioning her daily and are reportedly withholding her phone and passport. She is expected to appear in court this week as authorities review multiple potential charges tied to an alleged adult-themed game involving foreign tourists. Wh...

British adult content creator Bonnie Blue—real name Tia Billinger—now finds herself at the center of an international scandal after being arrested in Bali for allegedly producing pornographic material, a serious crime under Indonesian law that carries up to 15 years in prison. The case has triggered raids, detentions of more than a dozen men, and a deep dive by immigration officials into her socia...