Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Lori Paige, a student at Griffin Middle School in Tallahassee, Florida is one of Margaret Summers' favorite students. The paraprofessional says the 12-year-old is attentive and smart but Lori goes missing. Now nearly two years later, Lori's body has been found, and her father charged. Lori Paige and her father had a routine. He worked nights and Lori stayed in their home with trusted adults nearby if she needed help. The day Lori went missing, her father went to work, but when he came home, he reported Lori missing. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Kathleen MurphyDr. Bethany Marshall Sheryl McCollum Meghan KreinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victor Contreras Sr. talked to his son, Victor Contreras Jr., and told him his younger brother, Jaime, was "acting crazy again". After not be able to reach his father for a few days, Victor Contreras Jr., went to the house to check on his 74-year-old father and says he smelled a foul odor coming from an open window. What happened next is the stuff of nightmares. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss what happened inside the house, what the evidence says, and the story being told by Jaime Contreras, the only suspect in the murder of his father. Transcribe Highlights 00:00.62 Introduction 01:20.85 Alien life form took over Dad 03:01.55 Discussion of the bowel 07:07.69 Special scissors in the morgue 10:18.70 Defining unattended death 14:59.66 Body is severely traumatized, flies show up 19:27.46 Any gash, slit, stab wound, etc...increase rate of decomp 24:56.30 Prior attack 30:25.80 Blood spatter, breaking down the terms 35:06.04 Explaining arterial spray 40:07.16 Does he really believe what he claims? 45:24.68 Mental illness 50:17.96 Chain of command on site 52:14.69 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's some of our top stories this week: A wife and mother shocks a courtroom blaming her adult son for the death of her husband and his father. A big ruling ahead of Bryan Kohberger's trial A Florida teen accused of spiking mom's drink with bleach. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11:16 p.m. Saturday. Princeton police respond to a 911 call about a dead body and a fire in an apartment building. The caller remains cryptic, refusing to answer the dispatcher’s questions about who is dead, why they are dead, or who owns the apartment. Police and first responders surround the building, but nothing prepares them for what they find inside. Matthew Hertgen, 31, answers the door. Inside, officers see a bloody, unresponsive young man with blunt force and laceration injuries covering his body. He is pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators note that one of his eyes has been removed. Nearby, they find a bloody plate, fork, and knife. Officers also discover a bloody golf club and what appears to be the charred remains of a cat. The victim is identified as 26-year-old Joseph Hertgen. Matthew Hertgen is immediately arrested for the murder of his younger brother. The discovery of the bloody plate leads police to believe that, in addition to beating Joseph to death, Hertgen ate his eye. Princeton police have not disclosed a possible motive for the attack. Hertgen is also charged with animal cruelty and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The Princeton community is stunned. Residents describe Joseph’s death as devastating and tragic. A police source says no one could have foreseen such violence. Matthew Hertgen, they say, came from what appeared to be a stable, all-American family, with no signs he was capable of such brutality—especially against his own brother. Joining Nancy Grace today: Dr. Jeff KieliszewskiFil Waterskaren.e.wallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Haskell IV, 35, accused of killing and dismembering his wife and her parents, then attempting to dispose of their remains in ordinary black garbage bags. After Haskell's arrest many of Haskell’s friends and co-workers expressed surprise, no knowing he is married with children. If friends see the couple out together, Haskell never stops to introduce Mei, and does not greet Mei either when out and about. Tremain Hayhoe, a friend of Sam Haskell IV joins Crime Stories explaining that on one of the few occasions Haskell invites him to his home, he barely acknowledges Mei and their newborn son. Bella Snow, also joins Crime Stories, telling Nancy Grace about her dating relationship with Haskell and his propensity to cast Asian actresses. Joining Nancy Grace today, www.drjudyho.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 9-year-old girl gives police dispatcher critical information to help save her family, who is downstairs with a man that broke into their house. Florida man trades pink wig and thong for an orange jump suit! For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the start of Bryan Kohberger's trial looms, his defense team is throwing everything possible at the prosecution, filing motion after motion aiming to take the death penalty off the table. Now, sources allege pleading not guilty is mom Maryann Kohberger's idea. Apparently she thinks he should fight the charges, which could, if he's convicted, push him into a course to face capital punishment. Also happening in court, an Idaho judge has denied Kohberger's request to bring in defense experts to offer testimony against the prosecution's theories about his movements and his Amazon shopping history. Prosecutors say evidence shows Kohberger purchases a knife and knife sheath online in the months before the killings and court filings say he also seeks a ‘replacement’ knife after the Idaho murders. Joining Nancy Grace today, www.drbethanymarshall.comwww.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonoughSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 years after the crime, the man who severely injured a North Carolina Pastor and killed his wife is finally sentenced. Surveillance video proves kidnapping claims false! For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaclyn Diiorio, 26, a hairstylist, and her police officer boyfriend broke up after dating for nearly a year. The relationship had been contentious, with both filing protective orders. Diiorio began dating again and turned to Tinder. During conversations with a match, Diiorio said she wanted her ex dead and asked if he could make that happen, noting that her ex was a Philadelphia police officer. The Tinder date was a police informant and contacted county prosecutors. Detectives alerted Philadelphia police to inform them and the target. Officers interviewed the officer, who said he met Diiorio when she cut his hair. Authorities arrested Diiorio in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, after her Tinder match reported she offered him $12,000 to kill her ex and his 19-year-old daughter. Joining Nancy Grace today, www.panthermitigation.comhttps://linktr.ee/baronbliSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wife of 'Ghost Adventures' star hires a hitman with her incarcerated lover to take out her husband! Karaoke singer pulls a gun on another reveler when his song doesn't play! For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her apartment by her live-in fiancé, Sam Goldberg. She had been stabbed more than 20 times in the back, neck, and torso. Her death was initially ruled a homicide, but after a closed-door meeting, officials changed the ruling to suicide. For more than 14 years, Ellen’s parents, Josh and Sandee Greenberg, have fought to overturn that decision. Now, after settling two lawsuits, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office will reopen the investigation. The decision follows a sworn statement from a former pathologist admitting he was wrong to change the ruling from homicide to suicide. The Greenberg's do not believe Ellen commits' suicide and neither does Nancy Grace. Her book, What Happened to Ellen? An American Miscarriage of Justice is out today. Joining Nancy Grace today: www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-ellen;Caryn Stark See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 elementary school staffers charged with abuse for "safety" holds targeting pressure points. Stolen pup tracked down and safely returned to her owner! For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Layla Santanello, a young mother from Tennessee, was last seen on June 27, 2023, in a field next to the Americourt Hotel. Employees and guests reported that she appeared erratic and paranoid. Surveillance footage captured Layla walking around the hotel, reportedly knocking on doors and searching for someone. The events leading up to her disappearance began on June 24, three days earlier. Jennifer Santanello, Layla’s mother, received a message from Layla’s Facebook account. The message, sent by Layla’s boyfriend, asked if Layla was in jail or the hospital, saying he hadn’t seen her in more than 24 hours. Later that night, Layla messaged her mother from the same account, writing, “I’m fine mom,” and adding, “I been with a friend. I don’t have a phone to text or call. I’m using someone else’s.” About two weeks later, a series of strange Cash App requests were sent from Layla’s account to both her stepmother, Brittany Zeitler, and her mother. One request for $100 included the subject line “twlmg.” Several more requests followed in quick succession with the same subject line. Jennifer sent $1 to the account and asked if Layla was okay. As the transactions continued, she came to believe that “twlmg” meant “they won’t let me go.” Another message allegedly read, “We have Layla. She owes a drug debt, and if she doesn’t pay, you’ll find her chopped up into pieces.” Joining Nancy Grace today: Ben PowersCaryn StarkRebekah McNerneyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-mcnerney/https://www.instagram.com/rebekahmcnerney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman killed in hotel room while attending her daughter's wedding. "Ronald McDonald" forcibly removed from McDonald's restaurant. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virginia Roberts Giuffre, an reported victim of billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, is back in the news. Giuffre, charged with breaching a family violence restraining order in Austrialia, has been in the hospital after a car crash. Giuffre said in an Instagram post that a car in she was traveling, slowed to make a turn when it was hit by speeding school bus. Giuffre, now 38, previously said that Jeffrey Epstein paid her to have sex with the Prince Andrew, Duke of York when she was 17. Andrew has denied the allegations. Joining Nancy Grace today: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teenager in Wisconsin is accused of killing his mother and his stepfather, then living with the decomposing bodies for weeks before he finally leaves the family home. Joseph Scott Morgan explains how difficult it would be to remain in a home with two decomposing bodies and he breaks down the types of guns and ammunition available to 17-year-old Nikita "Nikki" Casap. Dave Mack explains the family dynamic and how Nikki is also charged with identity theft for trying to pretend he is his now dead stepfather, as well as being charged with murder and more. Transcript Highlights 00:10.61 Introduction 01:01.83 Spending more time with the dead 05:41.51 Teen kills mom, stepdad, lives with bodies 09:52.98 Making mistakes in murder 15:20.17 Pulling back the blankets 20:51.75 Mother is found in hallway 25:10.98 Backing out of crime scene 29:50.56 Dividing up responsibilities on scene 34:00.22 VERY nice house 39:56.04 Doesn't have to be a body part 43:53.57 Removing each layer 47:45.42 Size of Round and type of stippling 53:28.71 Getting hit with a sledgehammer 55:09.61 Conclusion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's some of our top stories this week: Public speculation that there is a serial killer in New England grows after 6 bodies found within a month. An active shooter situation in Florida. A teen boy stabbed his grandmother over a computer. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patricia Arquette and Jason Clarke on a Atlanta soundstage filming a new Hulu limited series, "Murdaugh Murders." The movie is based on the deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh at their family kennel outside their home in South Carolina. Arquette will play mom Maggie Murdaugh, Clarke will portray Alex Murdaugh, the now convicted, disbarred attorney. Physical evidence tied Alex Murdaugh to the murder of his wife and son, leading to his conviction. Now, Murdaugh is making a new bid for freedom. Joining Nancy Grace Today: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easter Sunday is a holy day for Christians around the world. Its celebration brings hope to the nations through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As we approach this holy day, Nancy Grace and her expert panel explores the facts of Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection and historical evidence in its reality. Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem for Passover and what is now called "Palm Sunday" is often called His "Triumphal Entry" as crowds line the streets, spreading their cloaks and waving palm branches. Shouts of "Hosanna" came from the crowd, recognizing Him as King, but Jesus was also seen as a political threat by religious leaders and Roman authority fearing the populace would unite behind Jesus leading to unrest. Jesus was arrested on charges of sedition, in the late evening after the Passover meal. He appeared before the Sanhedrin immediately, accused of blasphemy and claiming to be King of the Jews. He is judged guilty, condemned to die on a cross. Sources other than the bible mention Jesus death by crucifixion and even document events that coincided with Jesus' death on the cross. Historical accounts by Jewish historian Flavius Josephus and Roman Historian, Tacitus, both corroborate the existence of Jesus and His execution under Pontius Pilate. Joining Nancy Grace today, Lee Strobel - Former Legal Editor of the Chicago Tribune, Former Atheist and New York Times best-selling author of “Seeing the Supernatural” his newest release and also “The Evidence of Christ” [both among his 40+ books], Founding Director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University; X and Facebook @leestrobel,Instagram @lee_strobel Fr. Cedric Pisegna - Father Cedric Ministries, airing on TBN on Sundays at 7 a.m. ET and EWTN on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. ET, Author of 25 books, including “Rise! Living the Risen Life” and “Death: The Final Surrender” Michael Licona - Professor of New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University, Author of "The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach" and "The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus" Guy Powell - Host of the podcast, “The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin; Board Member of STERA (The Shroud of Turin Education and Research Association), Board member of SEEC (The Shroud Educational Endeavous Corporation, President of ProRelevant; Author of “The Only Witness: A history of the Shroud of Turin;" YouTube: Guy.R.Powell.ShroudofTurin; Facebook: AHistoryOfTheShroudOfTurin; IG: @guy.r.powell; TikTok: @guy.r.powell Billy Hallowell - TV Host at CBN News (Christian Broadcasting Network), New documentary; "Investigating the Supernatural: Miracles;" Host of 2 podcasts: “Jesus and the Prophecies of Christmas” and “Quickstart;" Author of “Playing with Fire: A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts,” and “The Armageddon Code: One Journalist’s Quest for End-Times Answers” and more; @BillyHallowell on all social platforms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Florida woman's toddler daughter tests positive for methamphetamine and opioids. Teens attack the easter bunny! For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.