The FOX True Crime Podcast

Emily revisits her conversation with retired FBI Special Agent Jana Monroe to discuss the role she played in taking down Florida serial killer Oba Chandler. In 1989, a summer vacation turned deadly for Joan Rogers and her two teenage daughters. The trio's bodies were found floating in Tampa Bay, and for three years, their murders went unsolved. Jana reflects on her position as a woman at the Burea...

10 months after the brutal killing of 37-year-old Rachel Morin, a suspect has been charged with her murder. 23-year-old Victor Martinez-Hernandez is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador who came to the United States after murdering a young woman in his home country. Martinez-Hernandez was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 14th, and will be extradited to Maryland to face his charges. Harford Cou...

42-year-old Melissa Montoya lived in Dulce, New Mexico, within the Jicarilla Apache Nation. Though she was a quiet woman, there was a profound strength about Melissa. But beneath the surface, she harbored a dark secret - she was the victim of domestic violence. In the days before her disappearance, Melissa warned her family that if something bad happened to her, it was her boyfriend. On March 17th...

At the center of this crime are two victims who had so much life left to live, and their families will never stop grieving. 25-year-old Ron Goldman was a beloved son and brother. A charming, athletic, and hardworking man, he had a big open future ahead of himself. 35-year-old Nicole Brown Simpson was a daughter, sister, and mother of two loving children. Those close to her remember her as a loyal...

In the early 90s, Kato Kaelin was an actor, model, and casting agent working hard in Hollywood. By 1994, he became a household name whose face was plastered on television screens all across the country - but it wasn't for the reasons he wanted. Kato, a friend of Nicole Brown Simpson, had been living at the guest house on OJ Simpson's estate and was present the day that she and Ron Goldman were mur...

It was the People of the State of California V. Orenthal James Simpson. 12 jurors sat and watched history being made as powerhouse prosecutors battled it out against the "Dream Team" in the heated Los Angeles courtroom. No evidence, no matter how strong, was a match for Simpson's skilled defense team. After deliberating for less than four hours, the jury came to its controversial verdict. Co-host...

There was no order in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. For nine months, over 2,500 reporters from across the country congregated outside the courtroom to provide a glimpse into the murder trial of OJ Simpson. Coverage became "Must See TV," anchors became household names, and key figures within the trial turned into celebrities in their own right. FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett reported...

On June 17th, fans tuned in to watch Game 5 of the 1994 NBA finals. 95 million eyes were glued to TV screens nationwide, but they weren't watching the game. Instead, they watched as dozens of police cars chased a white Ford Bronco down the streets of Los Angeles. In the back seat with a loaded gun sat disgraced professional athlete, OJ Simpson. Former NFL Sideline Reporter Michele Tafoya discusses...

Suspected Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann is due back in court today, where he's expected to be indicted on a fifth murder charge. The update comes following investigators' return to his Massapequa Park home. Heuermann has already been charged with the murders of the 'Gilgo Four,' and has pleaded not guilty. Attorney and retired NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro discusses the chilling update withi...

On the outside, Megan Conner seemed like a happy and typical child growing up. But behind the facade of normalcy, Megan was silently living as a victim of sex trafficking. Due to suppressive systems and strained familial relationships, Megan was silenced and long suffered from the trauma of a crime. Now, built a fulfilling life from the ashes of her past, but she walked through fire to get here. A...

Tuesday marked the eighteenth day of the Karen Read murder trial with seven witnesses taking the stand. The late Officer John O'Keefe's 16-year-old niece and 13-year-old nephew testified and described his relationship with Read as one on the decline. Read denies the accusations made against her in the case, and her defense instead claims that she has been framed. FOX 25 Reporter Ted Daniel shares...

Emily revisits her conversation with Retired NYPD Detective and Co-Host of the Gold Shields podcast Tom Smith to discuss his role in a heart-racing hostage rescue operation. In 2008, a journalist had been taken hostage by an Al-Qaeda-affiliated group. Tom reflects on the strategic coordination of the various law enforcement agencies involved in the case, and how they were able to locate the hostag...

This week, law enforcement officers returned to the home of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann in the aftermath of uncovering a chilling piece of evidence. As investigators searched through the dilapidated Massapequa Park house, they discovered that the Heuermann family was still in possession of a book that featured gruesome and disturbing crime scene photos. Attorney and retired N...

For years, Alexis Moore was followed by a dark shadow that consumed every aspect of her life. Whether it was relationships with family and friends, a steady job, finances, or shelter, Alexis's abusive ex did everything in his power to destroy her life. But one encounter with this monster forced Alexis to take matters into her own hands to take back control of her story. Attorney Alexis Moore detai...

On February 24th, 2020, Jorge Torres Jr. suffered one of the most horrifying deaths imaginable. The 42-year-old suffocated to death inside a suitcase at his home in Winter Park, Florida. The chilling circumstances of his death are attributed to an alleged drunken game of hide and seek with his girlfriend, Sarah Boone. Boone claims that she passed out, only to wake up and find him unresponsive. How...

During her 27 years with the Central Intelligence Agency, Jonna Mendez worked her way up from secretary, all the way to Chief of Disguise. Her creativity, intelligence, and independence propelled her through the ranks, and her proficiency with cameras, photography, and disguise impressed her colleagues. It wasn't an easy journey, but Jonna paved the way for other strong, intelligent, and talented...

During his prolific career in law enforcement, Peter Forcelli has made over one thousand arrests. Yet at the same time, he has also been involved in the exoneration of eight people wrongfully convicted of crimes they did not commit. One of those individuals was a man Peter helped to arrest who always maintained his innocence. When Peter reinvestigated the case, he found evidence that proved those...

If you're a fan of shows like The Sopranos, you may find the mob lifestyle alluring. But when you're watching from the comfort of your own home, you're only getting one version of the story. New Jersey's DeCavalcante crime family inspired the popular TV show and became a target of the FBI. One man was tasked with infiltrating the formidable family, and it altered the course of his life and career....

Tensions are heating up in a Boston courtroom, and the focus is on the defendant at the center of the case: Karen Read. Read has been charged with the second-degree murder of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. Read has pleaded not guilty and alleges that she has been framed as part of a police cover-up. FOX 25 Reporter Ted Daniel unpacks the bombshell accusations during the trial a...

During the late hours of December 14th, 2010, U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry was killed in the line of duty by a rip crew in Arizona. The ensuing investigation into the murder of Agent Terry led to the discovery of a gun-walking scandal known as Operation Fast and Furious. The revelation exposed the dangerous decisions made by the federal government, and that it wasn't just cartels with bloo...

Emily looks back at her conversation with Damsel Director with Damsel In Defense Nancy Abercrombie to explore the many ways people can listen to their intuition to defend themselves against outside dangers. Damsel In Defense is an organization that works to educate women on how to defend themselves when exposed to danger, while also empowering them to possess the confidence they need to do so. Fol...

The night of January 26th, 1988, was a frigid and suspiciously quiet night at the Indianapolis Police Department. Before Sgt. Judd Green could say anything to jinx it, he was notified about a gruesome triple homicide. While out drinking with three of his friends, Kevin Conner ended the night by killing each of them in cold blood. Retired Indianapolis Police Department Sgt. Judd Green shares the de...

Cracking a case isn't always easy, especially when it involves a false allegation. Unfortunately, they've become a relatively common occurrence within the criminal justice system. While the contexts and reasonings behind false allegations vary from case to case, the harm they cause is universal. Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Park Dietz sheds light on the prevalence of false allegations, explains how t...

Emily revisits her conversation with Retired FBI Agent Eddie Freyer to discuss his investigation into the 1993 kidnapping and murder of 12-year-old Polly Klaas. During a slumber party at her own home, Polly was abducted at knifepoint by intruder Richard Allen Davis. A 60-day search for Polly ensued which captivated the nation. Davis was sentenced to death for his crimes in 1996, however, he's now...

On April 10th, 2024, O.J. Simpson passed away from cancer at his home in Las Vegas. At the height of his football career, Simpson was widely regarded as one of the best athletes of all time. However, his fame and popularity turned into infamy and controversy following the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. Simpson was arrested for their murders, but after a...