Inside Edition for Tuesday, June 24, 2025

A woman was killed by a rampaging elephant on safari. She's a 79-year-old grandmother from Minnesota and her family says she was on her last big adventure before turning 80. And it's a crime wave happening across the country that you may not be aware of - phony tree trimmers. A guy shows up at a home sand says he needs to check a tree in the backyard that's hanging onto a powerline. However, as the homeowner escorts him outside, a second guy enters the home and steals as much as he can carry. Steven Fabian spoke with two women who are sounding the alarm. Plus, Coast Guard inspectors were going about their daily checks on a loading dock when they heard some scratching coming from inside a giant shipping container. When they finally reached what was inside, they were in for quite a surprise. Steven Fabian tells us what they found. And a man was driving a loaner car while his car was in the shop when he was pulled over. Within moments, the driver was terrified he was going to be shot by officers. As Jim Moret reports, it was all a big mistake. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Jul 202422min

Today is the most popular day for outdoor barbecues, and we want you to be safe. Every July 4th, thousands end up in the emergency room, many from lighting the grill the wrong way. Ann Mercogliano has some safety tips. And this Independence Day police expect their phones to be ringing off the hook because fireworks can sound a lot like gunshots. And if you're scared, your animals are terrified. In fact, some are literally being scared to death. Plus, a man trapped in a burning SUV is praising the good Samaritans who risked their lives to save him. Despite the fireball and explosions, one by one they joined in and rescued the man. Les Trent reports, they've been named America’s newest highway heroes. And woman was up for a VP position with a giant tech company. She says she had all the skills required and was a perfect fit, but says she didn’t get the job because she wasn't wearing makeup.    To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Jul 202422min

Major scare on a Delta flight as the pilot announces that the chicken that was just served was contaminated and they were turning around for an emergency landing. 70 passengers reportedly ate the contaminated chicken. And as Jim Moret reports, that included a number of Swifties. Delta says the sick passengers were checked out by medical personnel, but no one went to the hospital. And, hurricane Beryl continues to pummel the Caribbean making landfall today in Jamaica. And since that's a popular destination for honeymoons, several American newlyweds are finding themselves trapped in paradise. Plus, July 4th is all about fireworks. But there's been a bit of a war with technology versus tradition. For the last couple years many celebrations replaced fireworks with synchronized drones because of concerns over wildfires and air pollution. But this year tradition wins. And, now a scare for some American tourists taking in the great outdoors in Costa Rica as a gentle waterfall turns into a dangerous flash flood.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Jul 202420min

It's not exactly the honeymoon they dreamed about. These newlyweds headed to Grenada in the hopes of kicking back and relaxing on the beach. Instead, they were greeted by hurricane Beryl! Now they are hunkering down in the safety of their honeymoon suite. And, questions about President Biden's mental acuity continue after last week's train wreck debate. Now the veteran journalist who exposed Watergate is weighing in saying those close to the President have noticed a marked decline in the last six months. But today the White House is hitting back. Plus, some severe weather is coming our way which will could lead to more plane delays and cancellations. There's also a shortage of air traffic controllers just as AAA predicts a record number of travelers this July 4th weekend. So, what should you do when you find out your flight isn't leaving as scheduled? And, you may have seen that video of the wild jewelry robbery in West Hollywood where the bad guys gave each other high fives. Now our Jim Moret is getting exclusive access inside the store to see what happened firsthand. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Jul 202423min

The judge tried her best to get the jury to come to a verdict in the Karen Read murder trial but, in the end, they just couldn't come up with a decision. After eight weeks of testimony and 68 witnesses, the case has ended in a mistrial. And, it was supposed to be a much lighter weekend at Camp David for the Bidens - sitting for a family photo shoot. Instead, it turned into a serious family meeting about how to move forward after last week's disastrous debate. Plus, among the most popular fireworks on July 4th are roman candles which shoot exploding shells into the sky. You're supposed to put them on the ground to launch... But too many people are misusing them. And, a church youth group was enjoying a hike through a scenic canyon in Utah when boom - they were struck by lightning. Seven were transported to the hospital and the frightening incident was all captured on video.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Jul 202423min

The first presidential debate of the campaign could change the course of the November election. Joe Biden showed his age on stage last night with a bumbling, faltering delivery that now has even the most loyal of Democrats asking if the president should remain on the ticket. While, former President Trump was the clear winner, the barrage of falsehoods he uttered are also raising questions. And if President Biden were to step aside, many believe it will be up to Jill Biden to convince him. But would she be willing to do that? Plus, it's something that hasn't been in the headlines lately, but Covid is still very much with us. As millions of Americans travel to celebrate the July 4th holiday, health experts say we should be on Covid alert. And a man went on vacation with his girlfriend and came home with a new family member.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Jun 202422min

It was a heartbreaking story - an alleged drunk driver crashes into a children’s birthday party killing two young siblings. Today the driver was in court for a preliminary hearing. She has pleaded not guilty. And two women renting space in a house knew right away they weren't going to be BFFs. Then one roomie threw a live tarantula at the other. As Jim Moret reports, she got the idea from a movie. Plus, the jury continues their deliberations today at Karen Read's murder trial. While the case has garnered attention, many don't know Read's full story. It turns out the cop she's accused of killing was an old boyfriend who messaged her during the pandemic and rekindled their relationship. And the widow of the actor and surfer who died after a shark attack last week is speaking out, saying her husband would not want people to stay out of the water because of what happened to him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Jun 202421min

Deliberations continue in the murder trial of Karen Reed, the Boston area woman who could face life in prison if convicted for the death of her boyfriend. The defense contends she was framed, and a raucous crowd outside the court house agrees. Which has prompted a question - can the jury hear them? And if they can, could it impact their deliberations?  And tomorrow marks the first big event of the 2024 presidential campaign as President Biden and former President Trump meet in a face to face debate. But the fact that CNN is hosting the event has some Trump supporters saying the former president won't get a fair shake. Plus, with the July 4th holiday approaching, AAA is once again warning of big crowds on the road, and in the air. Predictions are this will be the busiest July 4th travel weekend ever! If you haven't made your plans yet, Ann Mercogliano says there are some deals to be had. And exactly six months from now, the world will have just finished celebrating Christmas…but for one family, the presents have already been coming and coming. They didn't ask for any of the stuff, but packages keep showing up at their house. Jim Moret says they're not alone.      To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Jun 202422min