Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, missing now more than three months. Clashes between FBI director Cash Patel and Pima Sheriff Chris Nanos has seemingly torpedoed the search for Nancy. The search continues as we learn a vast area near Nancy's home is unsearched and why have investigators shifted, now searching for a gray van. Joining Nancy Grace today: www.carynstark.comwww.uspasecurity.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FBI Director Kash Patel says Pima County Sheriff turned away all offers of help for four crucial days after Nancy Guthrie was reported missing. Coast Guard seeking contact with owners of boat moored near the Hookers' Soulmate the day Lynette "fell overboard." Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Murdaugh could be getting a new trial. FITSNews is reporting a "reliable source" as saying the five member South Carolina Supreme Court panel has voted unanimously in favor of granting Murdaugh a new trial. The appeal filed by Murdaugh's attorneys heavily features allegations of improper influence by former Colleton County clerk of court Rebecca "Becky" Hill during the 2023 murder trial. The Supreme Court could uphold the convictions, send the case back to a lower court, or reverse the convictions and order a new trial. Even if a new murder trial is granted, Murdaugh is currently serving 40 years for federal financial crimes. A decision could take several more months. Joining Nancy Grace today: www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonoughSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britney Spears pleads guilty to a reduced charge of reckless driving following a March DUI arrest in California. She checked herself into rehab for 30 days. A judge sentenced her to 12 months probation avoid jail time, but as part of the plea, Britney must complete a three-month substance abuse program, pay a fine ($571), and participate in mental health counseling. Originally arrested on suspicion of DUI, her attorney entered a guilty plea for the reduced charge of "wet reckless". She has also been ordered to meet with a psychologist once a week and a psychiatrist twice a month, following her voluntary check-in to rehab prior to the plea. Prosecutors cited her lack of prior DUI history, low blood alcohol level, and voluntary rehabilitation for the plea deal, Joining Nancy Grace: www.thesierrafox.com,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Texas jury handed down the death penalty for Tanner Horner, who pleaded guilty to killing Athena Strand after hitting her with his delivery truck. A Florida mom ejected and arrested at son's football game for attacking his juvenile opponent! Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a mystery connection between missing and dead scientists linked to top Nasa research? Approximately 14 cases have been identified. NASA electrical engineer Joshua LeBlanc is now included in the list. LeBlanc, 29, was pulled from the burnt wreckage of his Tesla. Reportedly, his car struck a guardrail and several trees before it burst into flames. When his family first reported him missing, they were afraid he had been kidnapped. The White House and FBI are investigating this string of suspicious deaths and disappearances individuals involved in classified aerospace, nuclear, and defense research. From deep research into anti-gravity jet propulsion, into special alloys made for high-intensity heat (Molybdenum) and so much more that that is outside the normal realm of expertise. Joining Nancy Grace today: townhall.com/columnists/johnnantz @StephanieHarloweSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three years after a guilty verdict, Alex Murdaugh may see his murder convictions vacated if the South Carolina Supreme Court finds former court clerk influenced members of his jury. Meth cook busted at Michigan State. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fallout continues for D4vd as we go through the prosecution documents line by line. We learn in the singer can be tracked to Santa Barbara county. This is the area where Celeste's passport card was found by Caltrans workers. The area is only open sunrise to sunset. Could this be where D4vd tried to get rid of evidence? More late breaking info, video turns up in which D4vd passes off a stench from the rental home as a "bathroom" problem. Is he trying to pass of the smell of decomposing Celeste as a bodily function? Joining Nancy Grace today: thegoldshieldshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two teenagers killed, 10 more injured when group turned away from party opens fire in an Amarillo apartment complex. Grandmother on trial after four-year-old dies of alcohol poisoning with .68 BAC. New York man break's into ex's home to kill her son. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents of a small rural Idaho town of turn out in force to join authorities searching for a 5-year-old boy reported missing. He was last seen in a field near his family home. Ultimately, tips lead police to the home of a neighbor, Sarah Wondra. Police spent more than a week excavating the home's backyard. FPD Chief JD Huff says police believe Vaughan's body was buried in Wondra's backyard and then moved to another location. All the cadaver dogs used in the search "alerted" in the yard. Ground penetrating radar also detected "anomalies." Additional evidence was found in the home. Now Sarah Wondra's husband, Stacey, is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, destruction of evidence and more. He pleaded not guilty to all counts. In the last days, the judge overseeing Wondra's preliminary hearing found probable cause that he kidnapped and killed Michael Vaughan, then destroyed evidence. During closing arguments the prosecution alleged Michael died by suffocation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandra Birchmore, a 23-year-old teacher's aide and instructional assistant, was found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts, home in February 2021. Sandra was known to many officers of the Stoughton Police department due to her involvement with an Explorer program as a teen. Her death, initially ruled a suicide, became the focus of a federal homicide investigation, leading to the 2024 arrest of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell, who was charged with her murder. Turns out Sandra had been groomed since age 10. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack update the case with additional forensic evidence that is just now coming to light. Transcribe Highlights 00:06.64 Introduction - Basic Training 02:29.94 Murder of Sandra Birchmore 05:05.01 Explorer Post is extension of scouting 10:08.64 Sandra was a Teachers-Aide 15:09.02 Suicide investigations 20:16.88 Discovery of body 25:24.73 Sandra excited - 10 weeks pregnant 30:02.03 Death ruling changed after 3 plus years 35:25.69 Investigation revealed others involved 40:05.90 FBI investigation 41:53.69 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Court documents reveal disturbing new details of the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd, David Anthony Burke, charged with first-degree murder, continuous sexual acts, lewd and lascivious sexual acts with an individual under 14 years old and mutilating the human remains of a body. He has pleaded not guilty. The documents reveal D4vd provided Celeste with a burner cellphone and the two discussed abortion, Plan B birthcontrol, and the fact that Celeste wanted more than just a sexual relationship. Court document alleges D4vd ordered two chainsaws from Amazon as well as a body bag, an inflatable pool and a burn cage via Amazon using a fake name. Investigators say fragments of that pool were found in cut wounds on Celeste's body. Joining Nancy Grace today: www.lovellfirm.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Guthrie has been missing now for three months. The search continues for clues, even combing possibilities suggested by the Guthrie family. Daughter Annie Guthrie gave police early in the investigation, a hand drawn map of a possible route the kidnapper could have taken. Will businesses and traffic cameras along that route provide any help in finding Nancy? Joining Nancy Grace today: www.uspasecurity.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for Nancy Guthrie continues. It's been three months since the mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie and her two siblings has been seen. Early in the investigation, Annie Guthrie gave police a hand drawn map of the route she thought the kidnapper could have taken. Will surveillance from businesses or traffic cameras along that passage reveal any vehicle traveling that way the night Nancy went missing? Joining Nancy Grace today: www.uspasecurity.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 NYPD Officers injured rescuing families from a Queens home that exploded the moment they tried to enter to apprehend a knife-wielding suspect. WHCA Dinner suspect back in court for detention hearing. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Court documents reveal disturbing new details of the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd, David Anthony Burke, charged with first-degree murder, continuous sexual acts, lewd and lascivious sexual acts with an individual under 14 years old and mutilating the human remains of a body. He has pleaded not guilty. The documents reveal D4vd was seen on camera driving in his Tesla with Celeste's body in the frunk. What's more, court document alleges D4vd ordered two chainsaws from Amazon as well as a body bag, an inflatable pool and a burn cage via Amazon using a fake name. Investigators say fragments of that pool were found in cut wounds on Celeste's body. Joining Nancy Grace today: www.lovellfirm.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It will be several weeks before we learn more about the state's case against singer D4vd, his preliminary hearing on the murder of Celeste Hernandez Rivas delayed to the end of the month. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Hillyard, co-owner of Farley's Coffee with husband, Chris, has not been seen since Wednesday, March 25th, the Oakland community praying for her safe return. Oakland, California police initially release information that Amy last seen near her home in the Cleveland Heights neighborhood around 2 pm, but surveillance footage places her near Dimond Park, about two miles away, at 4:30 pm that afternoon. Searches of the park have not revealed new leads. Amy is considered "at-risk" due to an undisclosed medical condition. She is described as 5'4", 120 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes, last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers with a black stripe. Amy's family say they are not giving up. Anyone with information asked to call 911 or Oakland Police at 510-238-3641. Joining Nancy Grace today: Jo-Anna NievesBrian FitzgibbonsDr. Rachel TolesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Reiner back in court today in the murder of his parents. The purpose, to set a date for his preliminary hearing. We have learned that the case will not proceed until September. This is due in part, to nearly two terabytes of discovery that must be provided to the defense. What's more, the autopsy reports of Rob and Michele Reiner, are still not complete more than four months after the murders. Reiner, 32, charged with killing his parents inside the master bedroom of the family home, is being held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles. He has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges. Jake Reiner, the eldest sibling has finally spoken about losing his parents, describing them in an essay as "the most giving people I have ever known," and their murders as "a nightmare." Joining Nancy Grace Today www.carynstark.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.