Pregnant teacher murdered after reaching out to boyfriend's 'secret fiancee'?
The pregnant Maryland teacher shot dead and left in a shallow grave had tried to talk to another woman with whom her boyfriend was also engaged to marry, police said. Investigators lured the boyfriend, Tyler Tessier, into speaking at a news conference while Wallen was still missing with the hope that his demeanor and words would help them solve the mystery. Tessier, 32, was charged with the murder of Lauren Wallen, 31. Nancy Grace digs into this homicide with forensics expert Sheryl McCollum, psychoanalyst Dr. Bethany Marshall, and CrimeOnline reporter Leigh Egan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Sep 201747min
Boyfriend charged in pregnant teacher's murder; Should ex-Manson follower go free?
Tyler Tessier publicly pleaded for his missing girlfriend's return, but he's now charged with the killing the pregnant Maryland teacher. Nancy Grace discusses Laura Wallen's murder, including r with crime scene expert Sheryl McCollum, psychoanalyst Dr. Bethany Marshall & reporter Leigh Egan. Only Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown stands in the way of ex- Manson follower Leslie Van Houten's release from prison nearly 5 decades after she and other Manson family members were convicted in a Los Angeles murder spree. A parole panel has approved her release but Gov. Brown has the power to veto their decision. Grace discusses the decision with major crimes investigator Karen Smith and Alisa Statman, author of Restless Souls: The Sharon Tate Family's Account of Stardom, the Manson Murders, and a Crusade for Justice. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Sep 201748min
Holly Bobo murder trial begins; Murdered boy found in concrete
The long-delayed trial of the man accused of kidnapping and killing Holly Bobo in 2011 began with dramatic testimony by the dad, mom and brother of the murdered Tennessee college student. Reporter Shane Deitert and psycho analyst Dr. Bethany Marshall discuss the case and trial with Nancy Grace in this episode. Kansas City reporter Jessica McMaster and major crimes scene investigator Karen Smith also join Nancy to talk about a boy whose body was hidden in a cement wall after months of abuse that was allegedly ignored by social workers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Sep 201748min
Texas mom found dead, ex-husband charged, 2 children orphaned
The search for Crystal McDowell, the mom of 2 who went missing just before Hurricane Harvey slammed into her Texas town, ended with the discover her body in a wooded area. Her ex-husband was jailed on a murder charge. McDowell's boyfriend visits again with Nancy Grace in this episode, along with Crime Stories contributing reporter Paul Chambers and psychologist Caryn Stark. Nancy also introduces listeners to her friend Josh Sabarra and his new novel Enemies Closer," which one reviewer describes as "The Devil Wears Prada meets Bridget Jones's Diary with a sinister Hollywood twist." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Sep 201748min
Missing Ebby Steppach: Why did police wait to look?
For weeks after Ebby Steppach disappeared after a party in October 2015, Little Rock, Arkansas, police treated her case as if the 18-year-old high school senior had just run away from home. Detectives now investigating the cold case acknowledge mistakes were made early. Nancy Grace talks to Ebby's mother Laurie Jernigan and Doc Washburn of Little Rock's NewsRadio 102.9 about renewed efforts to find Ebby. Nancy also updates the Crystal McDowell probe. The Texas realtor was found dead and her husband has been charged with murder. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Sep 201748min
Social workers sued: Allegedly ignored warnings about Adrian Jones, 'the boy who was fed to pigs'
Child protective agencies that allegedly ignored horrific abuse that led to the death of young Adrian Jones and the feeding of his corpse to pigs are being sued by the boy's maternal grandmother. Kansas City reporter Jessica McMaster and child protection advocate Ashley Willcott join Nancy Grace in this episode to look at the latest in this shocking story. Adrian was 7 when he died while confined to a shower stall in his Kansas City in 2015, before his father, Michael Jones, fed his remains to pigs in order to conceal the death. His father and stepmother Stephanie Jones were both convicted of Adrian’s murder this year. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Sep 201748min
Cold medicine killer: Did cough syrup make sleeping pastor kill wife?
A wanna-be pastor who blames a cold medicine overdose for the nightmare murder of his wife faces the death penalty if convicted. Nancy Grace, crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober and radio host David Mack update the case of alleged cold med killer Matthew Phelps. This episode also includes Dr. Bethany Marshall and reporter Carmen Coya Van Duijn join us to discuss an abused girl in New York and the Penn State frat death case. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Sep 201751min
Boyfriend talks about missing Texas realtor & Did cold medicine make a man kill his wife?
Crystal McDowell is still missing nearly 2 weeks after she vanished just before Hurricane Harvey hitting her Texas town. The last person known to have seen the 37-year-old realtor and mom of 2 -- boyfriend Paul Hargrave -- talks to Nancy Grace about her disappearance. Baytown, Texas, newspaper reporter Matt Hollis, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober and radio host David Mack also join the discussion. Nancy and guests also ask: Did too much cold medicine cause a husband to murder his wife in his sleep? A North Carolina man says he woke up to find his wife stabbed to death and he thinks the medicine made him kill her. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Sep 201747min
