The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

Why do the world’s most dangerous men often attract the most devoted admirers? From the stacks of love letters delivered to Ted Bundy to the modern-day "fandoms" surrounding the Menendez brothers, the phenomenon of hybristophilia, the romantic attraction to criminals, remains one of society’s most unsettling mysteries. Dr. Janie Lacy, a renowned trauma psychotherapist, answers why some find their deepest connections behind a jail cell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a new documentary, Asa Ellerup says her husband, Rex Heuermann, admitted to killing most of his victims inside their Long Island home, including one murder he had not previously been charged with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How does a "normal" husband and father commit an unimaginable crime without a single red flag? Emily Compagno sits down with licensed psychotherapist and author Lena Derhally to deconstruct the case of Chris Watts. In August 2018, Watts murdered his pregnant wife, Shanann, and their two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. Lena, author of “My Daddy is a Hero: How Chris Watts Went from Family Man to Family Killer,” provides an expert deep dive into the psychological profile of a failed psychopath and a covert narcissist. They explore the "slow-build" snap, the role of his mistress, the disturbing details of his confessions, and the terrifying reality of the "discard phase" in narcissistic abuse. The Fox Nation special, 'The Watts Murders: Phases of Deterioration,' is now available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Los Angeles police have arrested 21-year-old singer David Anthony Burke, also known as D4vid, in connection with the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was discovered in the trunk of his impounded Tesla last year, as authorities continue investigating how the two may be linked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After nearly six years on the run, one of the FBI's most elusive fugitives, Kashawn Nicola Roper, is finally behind bars. Within hours of being added to the Top 10 Most Wanted list and with a $1 million reward on the table, tips from the public led officials straight to her in Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For months, the truth of what happened aboard the Carnival Horizon stayed hidden. Now, a stepbrother faces adult charges for the death of Anna Kepner. Complex Family Law Attorney Darlene Gomez unpacks the new forensic revelations that changed everything and explains the "high-stakes" battle over his pretrial release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 20-year-old Texas man faces federal attempted murder charges after allegedly targeting the home and headquarters of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, over fears regarding the future of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World-renowned criminal investigator and creator of Profiling Evil, Mike King, joins Chanley to unpack the chilling takedown of the Zion Society, a secretive polygamous cult led by Arvin Shreeve. Operating behind a suburban facade in Utah, the group practiced belief manipulation, abused women, and subjected children to horrific treatment.Mike details how a four-week undercover operation inside the cult's lingerie store exposed the truth, leading to hundreds of felony charges and the collapse of the disturbing operation that victimized many. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New court filings shed light on the prosecution’s evidence against Kristin Ramsey, a former sales manager accused of fatally shooting realtor Ashley Okland during an open house in Iowa, a case that remained unsolved for more than a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jasveen Sangha, better known as the "Ketamine Queen" has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing the fatal dose of drugs that killed Friends star Matthew Perry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday, Rex Heuerman, the architect charged in the Long Island serial killings, formally pleaded guilty to the murders of seven women and admitted to an eighth uncharged victim. Paul Mauro, retired NYPD inspector, attorney, and co-host of The Weekly Wrap Sheet on Fox Nation, describes the prosecution's insurmountable evidence and the potential reasoning behind Rex's sudden change of plea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Washington state woman who admitted to planning and carrying out the fatal shooting of her father—after journaling about the crime and later calling 911—has been sentenced to 28 years in prison, as her defense cited mental illness and prosecutors pointed to calculated intent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On January 3, 2026, the world watched as U.S. Delta Force operators executed a heart-pounding extraction of Venezuelan Dictator Nicolás Maduro. Former Acting DEA Administrator Derek Maltz joins to go behind the headlines. We uncover how investigators proved Maduro wasn't just a dictator, but the head of a global terrorist cartel, and the chilling details of the mission that brought him to a federal prison cell in New York. Watch the Fox Nation Special: ‘The House of Maduro: Palace to Prison’ is available now on Fox Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1994, 13-year-old Christina Plant vanished while heading to a horse stable in Star Valley, Arizona. After 32 years, investigators have located her alive at age 44. While her case was long classified as "missing endangered" under suspicious circumstances, officials were stunned to discover she reportedly disappeared on purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Decades after the 1984 strangulation of 22-year-old Sandra Kaye Davis, authorities have used DNA advances to arrest and charge 68-year-old Freddie Lee Granger Jr. with her murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What was supposed to be a romantic birthday hike in Oahu turned into a terrifying fight for survival. On March 24, 2025, Arielle Konig found herself clinging to life on the edge of a cliff while her husband, Dr. Gerhardt Konig, allegedly tried to end her life. Today, we dive deep into the cross-examination and the defense strategy with criminal defense attorney and co-host of The Weekly Rap Sheet on FOX Nation, Josh Ritter. Follow Chanley on Instagram: @ChanleySha Follow on Chanley X: @ChanleySPainter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What began as a group of children playing with what they thought were deer bones turned into a grim death investigation after South Carolina authorities recovered over 50 human remains estimated to have been submerged for more than a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily Compagno and journalist and author Rachel Corbett dismantle the myths surrounding the rise of criminal profiling. From the hunt for Jack the Ripper and Ted Bundy to the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, Rachel explores why we are obsessed with "psychological fingerprints "and why they often fail to solve cases. Get Rachel Corbett’s book, The Monsters We Make: Murder, Obsession, and the Rise of Criminal Profiling, wherever books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Ohio woman will spend up to two decades behind bars after firing eight shots during a New Year’s Day confrontation over a love triangle, critically injuring an innocent bystander who says his life was forever changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

57-year-old Kimberly Sullivan faces additional kidnapping and assault charges after her 32-year-old stepson escaped a two-decade imprisonment in a storage closet by setting fire to their Waterbury home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices