Kenneth Copeland, also known as “Lil Woody,” is back on the stand in the RICO trial of Jeffrey “Young Thug” Williams in Atlanta. Prosecutors wanted Copeland to confirm that Williams was connected to a drive-by shooting, which he had previously told Atlanta Police. Copeland insisted he made the whole thing up to divert attention away from his own cr…

Joshua Lee Hunsucker could have his $1.5 million bond revoked after prosecutors filed new charges of witness intimidation against him. Investigators accuse Hunsucker of poisoning his 10-year-old daughter in an attempt to frame his in-laws. Hunsucker had already been charged with his wife Stacy Hunsucker’s 2018 murder, also believed to have been cau…

Two Oklahoma women, Zara Hull and Kaylie Pitzer, were on a dream vacation with their boyfriends in Cancun, when both became violently ill after they say they drank water from the hotel bar. Zara was hospitalized after she started having convulsions. Family back home in Oklahoma say they had to pay the Mexican hospital thousands of dollars just to t…

A Minnesota jury found Michael Carpenter, 38, guilty of shooting his co-worker, Nicole Hammond, killing her in the parking lot of the building where they worked. Text messages between the two show that Hammond wanted Carpenter to leave her alone. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has insight from Dan Murphy, co-author of the book "Workplace Safety: Establish…

Alice Bredhold, 12, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2020. Since then, her school nurse made multiple reports to the Department of Child Services in Indiana, expressing concern that Alice’s blood sugar was consistently at dangerous levels. Alice died from complications of diabetes on July 4. Her mother, Ashley Bredhold, and father, Brent Bredh…

Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith says disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs drugged and raped him at a party in Detroit in 1997. Cardello-Smith claims the rapper is selling his Los Angeles home in an effort to keep assets away from a future potential settlement with him. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has Cardello-Smith’s win in court and the disturbing alle…

Donovan Sheppard entered a guilty plea last week to multiple charges of molestation, rape, and exposing someone to AIDS. Oklahoma authorities say the woman Sheppard was living with held him at gunpoint after she caught him assaulting her 12-year-old daughter. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down Sheppard’s punishment with predator catcher and founde…

Authorities in Grove City, Utah are still trying to find Quinntel Bagley, who is wanted for allegedly kidnapping his ex-girlfriend a second time, after escaping arrest the first time around. The US Marshals Service is offering a $5,000 reward for his capture. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with prison consultant Justin Paperny to discuss Bagley’…

The Florida woman accused of suffocating her boyfriend to death in a suitcase and recording him crying out for help while locked inside is set to represent herself at her upcoming murder trial. Boone has gone through eight public defenders since her arrest in 2020. The judge overseeing the accused suitcase killer’s case has rejected her request to …

Deputies in Pinellas County, Florida say Jaclyn Goszczynski, 40, used a drill to push a nail into her daughter’s backside, leaving an obvious mark when the girl pulled it out. Goszczynski is now charged with child abuse. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs into the strange case and the potential consequences with Florida attorney Roger P. Foley. PLEASE SU…

Jocelyn Carter is suing Bright Horizons at Legacy in Plano, Texas, after she says her 20-month-old came home from her first day at the daycare with swollen, red cheeks and a cough that led to vomiting. Carter found out later that the toddler had gotten her hands on a vape pen and was seen with smoke coming out of her mouth and nose. Daycare employe…

3-year-old Jared Dicus is headed to prison after admitting he killed and decapitated his new wife, Anggy Diaz. In the hours after her murder, before anyone knew she was dead, Dicus was seen on a surveillance camera stealing a beer from the store where his wife worked. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the grisly case with Houston criminal defense…

Matthew Shelton, a teacher at Robert Semple Elementary School in Benicia, California, is charged with multiple counts of lewd acts with a child. At the same time, the families of multiple former students have filed lawsuits against Shelton and the school district. Shelton was arrested and tried for similar charges in another county, but returned to…

A Houston judge raised 18-year-old Everilda Cux-Ajtzalam’s bond to $200,000 as she faces a charge of abandoning her newborn. The baby boy was found wrapped up in a plastic bag inside a dumpster, with the placenta and umbilical cord in the bag as well. Cux-Ajtzalam allegedly told police that she did it because she didn’t want her boyfriend to break …

Emilia Sjoberg, 14, was found dead at an industrial site in Landskrona, Sweden last week. Authorities say she had severe injuries, but have not released her cause of death. Two other teenagers were arrested in connection with Sjoberg’s kidnapping and murder. Sjoberg’s mother says she was supposed to go to a sleepover but never came home. Law&Crime’…

A Pennsylvania district attorney shared graphic new details about the abuse suffered by 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland, allegedly at the hands of her father, Rendell Hoagland, and stepmother, Cindy Warren. Prosecutors say the couple filmed videos of the alleged abuse and texted those videos to each other. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the upgra…

Multiple agencies, committees, and task forces are investigating the shooting of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 16th. The Republican nominee’s ear was injured, but one civilian was killed and two others were gravely wounded. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down everything we know about the shooter, the Secret Servic…

A young female suspect, who turns 13 this week, is facing murder charges after police in Humboldt, Tennessee say she used bedding to choke the life out of her cousin, 8-year-old Demeria Hollingsworth, allegedly in a fight over a cell phone. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber gains insight on what happens next in a case like this from Steve Mulroy, district at…

A 12-year-old victim told police in Indiana that Naomi Belle Floren, who the child knew as Bella, gave her drugs and alcohol before encouraging multiple adult men to sexually assault her in exchange for money. When officers interrogated Floren, they allegedly found nude photos of Floren and the child on her phone. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes t…

Handwritten notes found in Chris Watts’ prison cell give insight into his relationship with God and who he blames for the murders that landed him behind bars. Watts calls his former mistress, Nichol Kessinger, a “Jezebel” for tempting him into sinning. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber gets insight on Watts’ state of mind from prison consultant Justin Papern…

Elizabeth Wiemerslage, 22, and Chloe Johnson, 24, were arrested in Minnesota after police found security camera footage of the women allegedly abusing infants under their care at Small World Learning Center. The women are accused of violently flipping babies and pushing them down into pillows. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber combs through the heinous accus…

An attempt to assassinate former president Donald Trump during a rally on July 13 was not the first time Secret Service agents had to step in to protect their charge. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at five incidents when the presidential nominee’s life could have been in danger with former Secret Service agent Charles Marino. PLEASE SU…

U.S. Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle testified during a congressional hearing Monday about the agency’s failure to protect presidential nominee Donald Trump during a rally earlier this month. Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, fired multiple shots from a nearby rooftop, striking the former president in the ear and killing at least one civilian. Si…

It’s been six days since a 20-year-old gunman attempted to assassinate Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The nation was shocked when shots rang out and the former President was swarmed by Secret Service agents while grasping his ear. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was taken out within seconds of the failed attempt. Critics …

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The 20-year-old gunman who reportedly opened fire on Donald Trump took the rifle from his father on the day of the assassination attempt. Thomas Matthew Crooks allegedly used the AR-15-style rifle at the gun range multiple times before the rally shooting. Crooks’ father, Matthew Crooks, owned the firearm and let his son use it occasionally. Law&Cri…

Donald J. Trump was swarmed by Secret Service officials after being shot in the ear during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Snipers took out the would-be assassin seconds after he failed to kill the former POTUS. The shooting has led to many questions among spectators who are demanding answers on how Thomas Matthew Crooks was able to t…

The former President of the United States was struck by gunfire during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday. Donald J. Trump was hit in the ear by a bullet before the Secret Service swarmed him and took out the gunman. The FBI identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down…

A New Mexico judge officially dismissed Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter charge with prejudice on Friday. The famed actor burst into tears when Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer announced her decision. The prosecution withheld critical evidence that helped shed light on how live ammunition made it on the set of Baldwin’s movie “Rust” before the fata…

Two teenage girls, formerly best friends, got into an argument at a smoke shop in Columbus, Ohio in 2023. The altercation escalated when then-18-year-old Bryanna Barozzini stabbed 17-year-old Halia Culbertson in the neck after taking the spat outside. Barozzini initially claimed the stabbing was in self-defense and almost stood trial for murder unt…

Fears of a serial killer dubbed the “Rainey Street Ripper” have disturbed people in the Austin area as bodies continue to wash up from a stretch of water. Texas authorities said 13 dead bodies, 11 men and two women, have been recovered from the Colorado River and Lady Bird Lake in the past two years. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the rumors of …

Alexee Trevizo allegedly dumped her newborn in the trash after giving birth in the bathroom of a New Mexico hospital in January 2023. Trevizo is charged with first-degree murder, or alternatively abusing a child resulting in death and tampering with evidence. Her defense won a legal battle to prevent some of the evidence from being presented to a j…

Jerri MacMeekin was celebrating her first Fourth of July as a mother on Lake Conroe when her life was tragically cut short. MacMeekin fell overboard after a horrifying boat crash and it took two hours for her lifeless body to be discovered. Once Texas police began investigating, they found two people allegedly at fault for her death — one being her…

Jeffrey Epstein pleaded guilty in a 2008 sex crimes case and was served 13 months behind bars with extensive work release. A judge ordered records to be released in the case after they were kept under seal for nearly two decades. Epstein would later offend again, facing over a dozen civil lawsuits and charges in a federal investigation before his c…

Susan Smith killed her two sons, a three-year-old and a 14-month-old , in 1994 by pushing her car into a lake while the boys were still strapped into their car seats. The South Carolina mom was sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of release after 30 years. As her first parole hearing approaches, Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with …

Linda De Sousa Abreu appeared in a UK courtroom this week, accused of having sex with an inmate inside a cell at Wandsworth Prison. An investigation began after an alleged video of the incident, taken with a contraband cell phone, went viral online. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes this case with prison consultant Justin Paperny. PLEASE SUPPORT THE…

As rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs faces his tenth lawsuit that alleges sexual misconduct, multiple sources are confirming that a federal grand jury in New York is hearing evidence about the music mogul. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber is analyzes each new detail with renowned celebrity attorney Bradford Cohen. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve ever been injure…

Todd Mullis found his wife Amy with a corn rake sticking out of her back on their Iowa farm in 2018. Physical evidence, a 911 call, and even Google searches helped prosecutors find her killer. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the unforgettable case from start to finish. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check o…

A Florida judge just released a trove of evidence related to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal indictment in Palm Beach County in the early 2000s. Transcripts from grand jury proceedings show prosecutors knew about Epstein’s interest in young girls, as well as his scheme to draw more victims into his web. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses what w…

Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin goes to trial next week on charges of involuntary manslaughter, after a gun he was holding on the set of the film “Rust” fired a live bullet, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. But this is not the first time Baldwin has dealt with law enforcement and the court system. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks dow…

More than two years after a gun held by actor Alec Baldwin went off on the New Mexico set of the film “Rust,” Baldwin is preparing for his manslaughter trial. The bullet from Baldwin’s gun hit the film’s cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, and director, Joel Souza. Hutchins did not survive. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the film set’s armorer, was recently …

Seira Harmon, 25, is behind bars after she admitted to police that she shot her brother, 31-year-old William Harmon III, during some kind of confrontation. Harmon claims she thought the gun’s safety was on when she aimed for her brother. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the case with criminal defense attorney Jack Rice. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://…

According to a new agreement between survivor Anthony Borges and the Parkland shooter, Borges will have to grant his permission for the gunman to appear in any sort of interview. The killer also agreed to donate his brain to science when he dies, so it can be studied. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber speaks with Borges’ attorney Alex Arreaza about the decis…

Herschel “Guy” Beahm, known for his online person Dr. DisRespect, said in a message on social media that he communicated with a minor through the Twitch platform’s private chat option. Beahm says nothing happened but admitted it was wrong to do so. The communication resulted in his ban from the Twitch streaming platform. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber dis…

Award-winning author Howard Blum just released a new book examining the deaths of four University of Idaho students and the eventual arrest of Bryan Kohberger. Blum claims Kohberger specifically targeted one of the victims living at the off-campus home in 2022. The victim's family is calling his claim "fiction." As Kohberger’s defense team and Lata…

Kouri Richins’ legal team filed a motion to withdraw from her case in May, citing a possible conflict of interest. Richins was assigned new attorneys, who told the judge last week that they will be ready for a rescheduled preliminary hearing in August. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down what we know about future court proceedings, as well as the c…

Police in League City, Texas are investigating another death at a local marina. The latest victim, who has not been publicly identified, was found dead on a boat. Last month, Giselle Salazar-Tapia, who lived on a boat at the marina with her boyfriend, was found hanging from the dock. But police suspect foul play. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber speaks with…

Sean “Diddy” Combs, who has nearly 20 million followers on Instagram, deleted all of his photos and videos this week, including a video where he apologized for a vicious beating caught on hotel surveillance video. There is reportedly a federal trafficking investigation underway with connections to Combs, but he has not been arrested or charged. Law…

Octavia Aquino, 4, was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive at an apartment in Evansville, Indiana last week. The girl’s mother, Destiny Rhoades, and Rhoades’ 16-year-old “boyfriend,” Christian Gonzalez, were both arrested. According to an affidavit, officers saw bruises on the child, as well as what appeared to be a human bite mark on he…

Mia Bailey, a transgender woman who previously went by the name Collin, was taken into custody in Utah after an all-night manhunt. Bailey admitted to police that she shot both her mother and father before she attempted to kill her brother. She allegedly showed no remorse, telling the police she “would do it again.” Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down…