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Amy and T.J. discuss one of the most elaborate and unthinkable murder cases they’ve ever covered with criminal defense attorney extraordinaire Alison Treissl. 40-year-old former IRS agent Brandon Banfield was found guilty this week of killing his wife Christine and a stranger he lured to his home, Joe Ryan. While Amy and T.J. thought the defense raised some reasonable doubt with two experts...

As police continue to investigate the abduction of the 84 year old mother of Savannah Guthrie, the Sheriff’s department had to put out a statement today refuting an allegation made by journalist Ashleigh Banfield.  Banfield has claimed a “high level source” told her that Savannah’s brother-in-law may be the prime suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.  As...

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another twist in the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie.  A local Arizona news station is reporting that is also received a ransom note, but decided to withhold it from the public at the request of police.  TMZ a different decision, and according to the sheriff, went public with the ransom note it received before contacting authorities,...

Another bizarre turn in the abduction of Savannah Guthrie’s mom.  TMZ has given police a ransom note they received from someone who claims to have Nancy Guthrie, demanding millions in cryptocurrency by a specific deadline, “or else.”  TMZ says the note has details about the crime scene that only the suspect would know, and the Sheriff’s Office has confirmed they a...

Investigators just held a news conference on the latest information into Savanna Guthrie’s missing mom, and several moments jumped out to us. First, the sheriff was asked twice about whether a ransom has been asked surrounding the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, and both times the sheriff did NOT say no. Instead he said his team was following all of their investigative leads. The she...

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities are pleading with the public for help in finding 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.  She was last seen late Saturday at her Arizona home.  After initially investigating the case as a "missing, vulnerable adult," the sheriff now says there is a crime scene at her home and he believes she was abducted.  He also said they haven't dismissed the theory that her disappearance is conne...

After nine hours of deliberating, the jury in the Brendan Banfield trial found Banfield guilty of all four charges, including two counts of aggravated murder for the deaths of his wife Christine and a stranger he lured to his home, Joe Ryan.  Banfield looked stunned as the verdict was read aloud.  The court quickly moved forward, scheduling his sentencing date for May, where the 40 year...

We just received the latest update on Today Show Co-Anchor’s missing mom, 84 year old Nancy Guthrie.  Police say they have ended their search and rescue mission and are now focused on her home as a crime scene.  Authorities are urgently asking for the public’s help, saying Guthrie needs certain medication within 24 hours or it could be fatal.  We also learned Guthrie lef...

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were history-making moments, as well as awkward ones, at last night's 68th annual Grammy Awards.  Cher's Lifetime Achievement Award presentation went off the rails and culminated with her introducing Luther Vandross as the winner of the Record of the Year. (Vandross passed away 21 years ago.)  The night also included interesting outfits, ICE references, and a Trevor Noah joke that...

An hour into the Grammys and we’ve seen plenty of incredible performances, as in every single nominee in the Best New Artist category.  But so far, only two awards have been handed out:  Best Rap Album and Best New Artist, as host Trevor Noah tries to keep things light and lively moving through the who’s who of artists from Justin Beiber to Jelly Roll to Shaboozy to Jamie Fox...

Go beyond the tearaway pants of Chippendales with former Chippendales Producer, Jay Schwartz.  He relives the moment he found out his former boss was murdered and concerns he could be a suspect. Plus, he shares the truth behind “kiss and tips”, sex in the dressing rooms, and drug fueled nights backstage at Chippendales.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are waking up to some tough rhetoric coming from President Trump this morning!  And he’s not the only one.  In addition to Trump warning protesters and telling Democratic cities they will have to say “Please” if they want help in the future, a federal judge has given the White House a verbal spanking, ruling the administration must release little 5 year old Liam Ramo...

You may not know the name Grady Lamond Wilson, but you sure know his face, and his iconic role in the 1970’s hit “Sanford and Son.” Wilson,  the actor best known for playing son Lamont to Red Foxx’s Fred Sanford, has passed away from cancer at the age of 79.  Amy and T.J. talk about Wilson’s iconic role in a show that shaped so many of our lives, the opening...

The DOJ has just released 3 million files in the final document drop of the Epstein Files.  Among the 180 thousand images and 2 thousand videos, there are 2 lengthy and damning email drafts from Jeffrey Epstein regarding Bill Gates.  The content is so outrageous, Bill Gates has put out a public statement denying the claims calling them absurd and false.  Meantime, many victims are o...

“Melania” hit theaters nationwide on Friday and the reviews are in… and they aren’t kind.  With no advance screeners before its opening, this is the first time we are hearing from the critics about what they think of Amazon’s 40 millions dollar documentary on the First Lady, and they are not shy about their disdain for the film.  Meantime audience reviews a...

So many of us are devastated and surprised to hear the news that 71 year old Cathrine O’Hara suddenly died after what officials are calling “a brief illness.”  Although O’Hara missed the Golden Globes after being nominated for her role in “The Studio” there was no indication she was ill.  Beloved and honored for her role as Moira Rose in “Schitts...

Two very different closing arguments in the double murder trial of Brendan Banfield.  The defense ended strong, poking holes in the au pair’s testimony, saying none of it can be trusted, first because she has every incentive to cooperate with the prosecution and second, because the digital forensics don’t support the au pair’s and prosecution’s catfishing narrative. &n...

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new court ruling has set the stage for Jordan Chiles to get her disputed 2024 Olympic bronze medal back.  The drama became one of the biggest stories of the Paris Games and has continued in courts ever since.  A Swiss court now says Chiles must be allowed to present her evidence, something she wasn't allowed to do previously -- which could settle this case and secure her bronze medal w...

Both the defense and the prosecution have finished calling their final witnesses, and what a day in court!  The cross examination of accused double murderer Brendan Banfield, along with the defense rebuttal,  exposed some uncomfortable testimony. Banfield alleged his now deceased wife Christine had more than one BDSM affair and an obsession with sexual assault. Meantime the prosecution t...

If Chippendales conjures up images of shirtless men, breakaway pants, and Bachelorette Parties, we get it.  But, there is so much more… In fact, there is MURDERRRRRR.   If you saw Welcome to Chippendales, you know the dark salacious story of jealousy and murder that is a part of the Chippendales Killer Thriller tale. We have an inside source with stories that have not been told be...

Amy and T.J. go over the explosive, direct testimony of Brendan Banfield today. This morning we got to hear for the very first time, Banfield’s version of how his wife Christine and a stranger, Joe Ryan died in his master bedroom.  Prosecutors say Banfield, along with this lover and family’s au pair lured Ryan to the home to kill and frame for his wife’s murder.  Banfie...