The FOX True Crime Podcast

What drives a person to commit mass murder? With such a heinous crime, it's difficult to understand the motivations and mental illnesses that exist within a person's mind which lead them to carry out violence on a devastating level. However, research can help explain the existing patterns to better understand the factors at hand and prevent these crimes from happening in the future. Professor of C...

Emily revisits her conversation with retired New Haven Police Lieutenant Lisa Dadio to discuss the tragic murder of 24-year-old Annie Le. On September 8, 2009, Annie Le disappeared from a campus lab at Yale University. Five days later, her body was discovered on the day she was to be wed. Lisa shares the gripping details of the investigation, and how it led to the arrest of her killer, Raymond Cla...

On September 4th, 2024, a mass shooting took place at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia. It was later revealed that the suspected gunman, 14-year-old Colt Gray, had been flagged to the FBI last year for posting similar threats online. In the devastating aftermath of the shooting, one question continuously arises: How can we prevent mass shootings before they take place? Law Professor...

Nancy Crampton-Brophy was unsatisfied with her life, marriage, and the lack of success garnered by her romance novels. As fate would have it, Nancy would eventually acquire the fame and notoriety she so desperately craved from one of her works: a blog post titled, How to Murder Your Husband. On June 2nd, 2018, Nancy's husband, Daniel Brophy, was found shot to death at the Oregon Culinary Institute...

September is National Cold Case Month, a time for remembering the victims of unsolved crimes, and devoting attention and resources to closing these cases. With hundreds of thousands of cold cases plaguing families across the country, one nonprofit is working to give families and law enforcement alike the resources needed to bring closure to these crimes.   President of Solve the Case Detective Aar...

For 10 years, Madison McGhee believed that her father, J.C. McGhee, died of a heart attack. But at 16 years old, she learned that he was brutally murdered, and that his killer was still at large. The shocking realization sparked many more questions and began a search for answers in a case as cold as ice.   Host of the Ice Cold Case podcast Madison McGhee discusses why she's turning to her family,...

Whether it's tackling suspects, locating explosives, uncovering narcotics, or rescuing victims, K9s are fearless heroes willing to sacrifice it all to ensure our safety. Their service is not without consequences, and their work often results in health problems which lead to expensive veterinary costs that fall upon their handlers. That's why Congressional leaders are working for a legislative solu...

Ever since she was a teenager, Chris Cander had an appetite to explore the world. Enrolled at the University of Houston, she set out for Spain to spend a semester abroad in Madrid. One night, a stranger approached her and offered to take her to a phone so that she could make a call. But soon after Chris stepped foot in the man's car, he revealed himself to be a monster. Author Chris Cander shares...

Emily looks back at her conversation with Retired Supervisory Special Agent with the United States Secret Service and President of Capitol Security Consultants Jeff James to discuss ways in which we can protect ourselves from becoming victims of crime. In 1996, Jeff James was sworn in as a United States Secret Service Special Agent, beginning his 22-year-long career within the federal government....

On the football field, Bryan Pata was destined for success. A 22-year-old defensive lineman for the University of Miami Hurricanes, Bryan was expected to be selected in the NFL Draft in the Spring of 2007. But before Bryan ever got the chance to make it big, he was shot and killed just outside his apartment near the University of Miami campus. His team mourned together, unaware that the person res...

The trial is underway for a Nevada politician accused of murdering an investigative journalist. In September 2022, 69-year-old Jeff German was found stabbed to death outside his home. Days later, 47-year-old Robert Telles was arrested in connection to the crime. He has pleaded not guilty to murder, but if convicted, could face life in prison. Award-winning Trial Attorney and Host of the Courtroom...

College should be a time for optimism, excitement, and new beginnings. But for students at the University of Florida, their fall semester began with fear and heartbreak. In August of 1990, five young students were found gruesomely murdered in Gainesville, Florida, beginning an intense search for monster known as “The Gainesville Ripper.”   Attorney Rod Smith served as the prosecutor in the trial o...

On Friday, August 2nd, 33-year-old Chad Doerman was sentenced to three consecutive life terms for the murders of his three young boys. On June 15th, 2023, Doerman retrieved his rifle and killed his sons "execution style" in broad daylight. Doerman pleaded guilty to the three murder charges, as well as two counts of felonious assault for the injuries he inflicted on his former wife and stepdaughter...

How far would you go to be considered "one of the boys"? When it comes to Greek life at the College of Charleston, many students will go to great lengths. One student, Mikey Schmidt, saw an opportunity to create a multi-million-dollar drug ring all for wealth, influence, and acceptance. However, Mikey's social ascension would come crashing down, ending in scandal, betrayal, and murder.   Investiga...

Child sexual abuse is an insidious threat that plagues the world in which we live today. The chilling reality is that you can't spot a predator through their looks or dress. Only with a perceptive eye and a keen understanding of grooming can this alarming behavior be detected. Any child can become a target, but with the right tools, parents and family members can take the necessary steps to ensure...

On June 27th, 2000, 16-year-old Molly Bish disappeared during her lifeguard shift in Warren, Massachusetts. Authorities arrived at the still waters of Comins Pond, and the community hoped for good news about her disappearance. Three years later, her remains were discovered, turning the missing person investigation into a murder investigation. Victim advocate with the Molly Bish Foundation Heather...

When it comes to delivering justice, juries play an incredibly important role in America's judicial system. However, in today's day and age, it seems like everyone has an opinion about some of the nation's most high-profile trials. That's why selecting a competent and impartial jury is crucial for upholding our fellow Americans' right to a fair trial. Former Federal Prosecutor and Host of the Trey...

In January of 1986, a husband and wife disappeared in the isolated wilderness of California's Mojave Desert. Barry, an heir to a liquor fortune, set out with his carefree and counterculture wife, Louise, for an excursion to Saline Valley. The couple drove off and away from their oasis campsite, only to never be seen again. Three years later a flashflood washed away layers of earth, bringing to the...

On Saturday July 13th, the nation stood still as news broke of an assassination attempt on former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Mere moments after President Trump took the stage at a rally there, shots were fired from the top of a roof nearby, striking the former President’s right ear, killing a local firefighter, Corey Comperatore, and injuring two others. The shooter, later identified...

Emily revisits her conversation with retired Captain with the Milwaukee Police Department Michael Dubis to discuss the horrors he uncovered upon his arrest of Jeffrey Dahmer. The contents inside 924 North 25th Street Unit 213 were so gruesome, it looked like a human slaughterhouse. Detective Dubis revisits his interactions with Dahmer and unpacks the impact that the horrific crime scene still has...

Just one week after Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial, Karen Read's defense team filed a motion to dismiss two of the charges filed against her. Claiming to have received "unsolicited communications" from three of the twelve jurors in the trial, Read's lawyers stated the jury reached a unanimous "agreement" to acquit her of the charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of an ac...

All her life, Estella Mena was a guardian to those she loved. Driven, diligent, and fierce, the high school senior worked as a security guard at an office building in Sunnyvale, California. But on October 27th, 1979, Estella had no one to protect her but herself. While working her job, a man entered the office, attempted to sexually assault her, and stabbed her to death. For over 40 years, her mur...

When it comes to cooking, Frankie "Spice" Morelli knows a thing or two. With the creation of his restaurant and pasta company, people all across the country were able to get a taste of Frankie's delicious food. But after a white-collar crime led him to an East Coast detention center, Frankie didn't let that stop him from cooking up more culinary masterpieces. Frankie "Spice" Morelli shares the bea...

On May 5th, 1993, three young boys were murdered and mutilated in West Memphis, Arkansas. The gruesome crime scene led investigators to believe that the homicides were part of a satanic ritual. As the community searched for the devil among their fellow men, three teenage boys became targets: Jason Baldwin, Jessie Misskelley, and Damien Echols. The trio were subsequently arrested and convicted of t...

Bill Robles has sketched some of the most recognizable faces throughout his career. Whether or not you know it, you've likely seen his work during coverage of some of the country's most high-profile trials. For over 50 years, Bill has carefully observed and captured intense emotions and dramatic events that unfolded from inside the court. Courtroom Artist Bill Robles reflects on his illustrious ca...