True Crime Tonight

Nick Reiner appears in court for the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner — but the hearing takes a sudden turn when his defense attorney withdraws, delaying arraignment and raising new questions. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to break down what that move could mean. Plus, we dig into cross-state murder jurisdiction battles, a new twist in the Ohio dentist double homicide, an...

New surveillance video shows a hooded person of interest near the Ohio home where dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique, were murdered, as investigators search for answers in a case that left two young children orphaned. The case of Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke exposes years of extreme abuse hidden behind parenting advice and faith. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener...

A controversial ruling sends Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser back to a state psychiatric hospital. Newly released Epstein files bring renewed attention to long-ignored allegations and unanswered questions, and a powerful California farming tycoon is charged with murdering his estranged wife in a case spanning two states. And for the first time, Melissa Kohberger, sister of Bryan Kohberger, speak...

Major developments, from the arrest of Ashlee Buzzard in the murder of her 9-year-old daughter Melodee to the long-awaited but heavily redacted release of the Jeffrey Epstein Files. Plus, examining a chilling Ohio double homicide, new developments in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez investigation, and the high-profile trials — including LISK, Keffe D, and more — set to dominate 2026. Tune i...

A closer look at a conversation with criminal behavior expert Dr. Katherine Ramsland , who examines what drives violent offenders, how fantasies escalate, and why understanding criminal psychology still matters. Forensic death investigator, Joseph Scott Morgan then breaks down how evidence speaks for victims — from crime scenes to autopsies — and what investigators look for when the tr...

Journalist Samson Crouppen , known as Secret Service Sam, joins us to break down the Sean “Diddy” Combs case and the questions it raises about fame, power, and accountability when celebrity collides with the justice system. Then, journalist and producer Conor Powell takes us inside the world of incels, examining how grievance-driven online communities form, spread, and spill into real...

A closer look at a candid conversation with Amanda Knox about life after her wrongful conviction and the long road to reclaiming her identity. She discusses interrogation tactics, media distortion, and the lasting impact of being thrust into a global spectacle. Knox also talks about her Hulu series The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox , her podcast Hard Knox , and what justice means to her today. See o...

A closer look at the shadowy 764 network, an online extremist group accused of targeting and manipulating minors through coercion, grooming, and psychological control. Investigators warn how these digital communities operate in plain sight and escalate harm beyond the screen. Plus, producer and composer Tyler Stone reflects on growing up near two shocking crimes that rocked his hometown, a brutal...

We step away from the headlines for a more reflective episode focused on humanity, healing, and connection. Michelle Dillon of Books to Prisoners explains how access to books can restore dignity for incarcerated individuals, especially during the holidays. We also introduce you to the people behind True Crime Tonight , sharing stories of how they found their way onto the team. Tune in for all...

A closer look at a conversation with renowned genetic genealogist CeCe Moore , who explains how DNA and family trees are reshaping modern criminal investigations. From identifying unknown suspects to reopening decades-old cold cases, Moore breaks down how the science works, where it’s headed next, and addresses the ethical questions surrounding genetic genealogy — and what it means for...

Revisiting an Epstein survivor’s story: Haley Robson joins us for a rare and emotional conversation about how she was pulled into Jeffrey Epstein’s world — and what it took to get out. Robson describes the psychological control, fear, and retaliation she says were used to keep victims silent, why she’s speaking publicly now, and weighs in on the push for full disclosure of...

Investigators race to unravel a shocking potential link between the deadly Brown University classroom shooting and the targeted killing of an MIT professor, as a widening manhunt enters a critical phase. Newly released materials from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate surface ahead of a major disclosure deadline, raising disturbing new questions as legal maneuvers threaten to complicate what comes nex...

Prosecutors charge Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, with first-degree murder as chilling details emerge from the family’s Los Angeles home. Attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins to unpack the legal stakes, discussing the disturbing discovery in the D4vd investigation, a pivotal evidence fight in the Luigi Mangione case, and what’s next after Brian Walshe’s no-body murder co...

Prosecutors announce murder charges against Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, thrusting a Hollywood family into the center of a devastating criminal case. Nearly thirty years after six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was killed, investigators signal renewed momentum in one of America’s most haunting unsolved homicides. Plus, troubling new claims have surfaced in the cruise-ship...

A shocking Hollywood death places Rob Reiner’s family at the center of a criminal investigation. Plus, investigators work to piece together deadly mass shootings from Australia to a U.S. college campus, while newly released Epstein photos raise fresh questions ahead of a major federal deadline. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two mass violence incidents at Brown University and during a Hanukkah celebration overseas leave investigators searching for answers as key details remain unclear. The jury begins deliberations in the Brian Walshe murder trial. We also revisit the homicide of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a cruise ship, along with another cruise ship death that raises serious questions about force and accountabil...

The investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk deepens as the accused shooter appears in court for the first time. Meanwhile, the case against accused CEO-killer Luigi Mangione sharpens with new testimony from officers involved in his arrest. And in Europe, a fresh government probe into the stunning Louvre jewel heist uncovers security failures far deeper than initially admitted. Tune in for a...

A witness in the homicide investigation involving pop singer D4vd—accused of involvement in the death and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez—is now facing arrest. Later, updates with Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, as new arguments over evidence could reshape what a jury is allowed to hear. Veteran trial attorney Jarrett Ferentino...

Day five of the hearing for accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione brings a jolt of unexpected testimony, shifting the tone inside the courtroom. New DNA questions deepen the mystery surrounding week two of the trial for accused wife killer Brian Walshe. Meanwhile, a new and unsettling twist in the Long Island Serial Killer investigation pulls the case into territory no one saw coming. Tune in for all...

A newly released affidavit in the death of pregnant mother Rebecca Park reveals a chain of events far more disturbing than anyone expected. Plus, we track the federal case against NBA player Terry Rozier and the chilling new developments in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a cruise ship. Tune in for all the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forensic psychologist and criminal-behavior expert Dr. Katherine Ramsland takes us inside the psychology of some of the most notorious offenders she’s studied, breaking down what truly drives certain killers, how their fantasies evolve, and why some cases still haunt investigators decades later. Then, forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins the show with the latest developments in the Luig...

The man accused of competing with wife-killer Brian Walshe for Ana Walshe’s affection takes the stand. Accused Midtown shooter Luigi Mangione returns to court as a key evidentiary battle unfolds, one year after the high-profile ambush of a healthcare CEO. Plus—a 40-year-old Colorado murder solved through DNA preserved on paper bags. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/liste...

Newly released images from Jeffrey Epstein’s private island have surfaced, raising unsettling questions as the countdown to the full Epstein files release begins. There are major shifts in the Luigi Mangione hearing and the Brian Walshe murder trial, where testimony is beginning to reshape both cases in unexpected ways. Trial attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins us to unravel the legal twists be...

New body-cam footage has surfaced in the Luigi Mangione hearing, raising fresh questions about what happened that morning. The mother and stepfather of 22-year-old Rebecca Park, who is expecting a baby, face severe charges as investigators continue the urgent search for her missing child. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fight over key evidence in the Luigi Mangione case could reshape the entire prosecution, while the Brian Walshe trial opens with two completely different versions of what happened to Ana Walshe. Plus, there’s a major shift in the decades-old Etan Patz case as prosecutors prepare for yet another trial. Tune in for all the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.