A Texas man plotted to have his ex-girlfriend and his new girlfriend's husband kidnapped and killed, but Leon Jacob chose a "hit man" who was an undercover cop. Instead, police staged the pretend kidnapping of Meghan Verikas and murder of Mack McDaniel in a sting. Nancy Grace looks at the case with psycho analyst Dr. Bethany Marshall and lawyer Jason Oshins. Nancy also questions how police and hospital officials handled a custody dispute over a Miami newborn. They allowed Miccosukee Tribe rep to take the infant from her mom soon after birth based on a questionable warrant issued by a tribal court. Lawyer & psychologist, Dr. Brian Russell, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, and reporter Paul Chamber join the discussion. They also hear the plea of a pregnant widow for help in finding whoever dropped a boulder on her car, killing her husband.

Prominent Atlanta lawyer Tex McIver is on trial for the fatal shooting of his wife, wealthy businesswoman Diane McIver. Fulton County prosecutors contend that the husband meant to kill his wife, but the defense argues that the revolved accidentally fired while he was asleep in the back seat of their SUV. Nancy Grace discusses the ongoing trial with private investigator Vincent Hill and lawyer and psychologist Dr. Brian Russell, host of Investigation Discovery’s Fatal Vows series.

Testimony in the trial of the wife of Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen is nearing conclusion. Mateen killed 49 people in his assault on the Orlando, Florida, club in June 2016. Noor Salman, 31, is accused of obstruction of justice and aiding and abetting her husband and providing material support to a foreign terrorism organization. Nancy Grace looks at the trial with lawyer Jason Oshins and psycho analyst Dr. Bethany Marshall. Also, the trial of Brooke Skylar Richardson, the teen accused of killing her newborn and burning her body in her family's backyard, is set to begin April 16. Nancy updates the case with investigator Sheryl McCollum, psychologist Caryn Stark, Juvenile Judge Ashley Willcott, and reporter John Lemley

The search for little Lucas Hernandez continues while stepmom Emily Glass remains in jail on child endangerment charges. Lucas, 5, went missing from his Wichita home in February. Nancy Grace discusses the latest in the case with Kim Martin, whose Missing Pieces Network is helping his family find answers, forensics expert Karen Smith, Juvenile Judge Ashley Willcott, New York psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael, and reporter Chuck Roberts.

A man who claimed to have helped Natalee Holloway’s purported killer hide the missing Alabama woman's remains suffered his own violent death during a struggle with an ex-girlfriend. John Ludwick was a friend of Joran van der Sloot, the man believed to be the last person to see Holloway alive before she disappeared in Aruba in 2005. Nancy Graces looks at the bizarre end to Ludwick's life with Cold Case Research Institute director Sheryl McCollum, New York psychologist Caryn Stark, Juvenile Judge Ashley Willcott, and Investigative reporter Art Harris.

The mother of Cherish Perrywinkle, the 8-year-old Florida girl who was raped, beaten and murdered by a man who pretended to help her mom shop, speaks out about the case in this special episode of "Crime Stories with Nancy Grace." Donald Smith, 61, was sentenced to die for the 2013 rape and murder of Cherish. Grace is also joined by forensics expert Karen Smith, child welfare law expert Ashley Willcott, and CrimeOnline.com reporter Leigh Egan.

Diane Zamora and David Graham were overachieving high school students in love, sharing common dreams of flying high in the Air Force as a married couple. But a dark secret emerged as they were their first year of college. Diane was a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy and David was a cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy when investigators linked them to the murder of another teen, Adrianne Jones, who had been found dead on a rural Texas road a year earlier. Nancy Grace revisits the infamous Texas cadet murder case with lawyer and psychologist Dr. Brian Russell, host of Investigation Discovery's "Fatal Vows" series, death scene investigator Joseph Scott Morgan, and reporter John Lemley.  

Anyone who still believes O.J. Simpson did not kill his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman might have their minds changed by a stunning interview the former NFL star gave in 2006. The remarkable video was forgotten until it was rediscovered in an office that was being cleaned at FOX Studios. Nancy Grace digs into Simpson's purportedly hypothetical scenario of what happened at Nicole's condo the night of June 12, 1994. Grace is joined by death scene investigator Joseph Scott Morgan, lawyer Ashley Wilcott, and Investigative reporter Art Harris.

Your worst experience with a bad neighbor might be frustration over a barking dog or a junked car parked on their lawn, but Kimberlee Morton's "neighbor from hell" raped her. Nancy Grace looks at Kimberlee's and other neighbor horrors in this Crime Stories episode. She is joined by Kimberlee Morton, who is now victims' advocate, Bob Borzotta, who chronicles such stories in his book "Neighbors From Hell," New York psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael, Cold Case Research Institute director Sheryl McCollum, and reporter Robyn Walensky.

Heather Mack , 21, and boyfriend Tommy Schaefer, 23, murdered her mother and stuffed Sheila von Wiese-Mack, 62, into a suitcase. The couple is now serving ten and 18-year sentences, respectively. Heather is now fighting for custody of the baby she gave birth to while in prison. Nancy Grace digs into the bizarre killing with Cold Case Research Institute director Sheryl McCollum, psychologist Caryn Stark, reporter Paul Chambers.

The Golden State Killer is a burglar, rapist serial killer who has terrorized California for decades starting in the 1970s. One man is believed to have committed as many as 50 sexual assaults and over 10 murders. Nancy Grace explores the case with Jane Carson-Sandler, the 5th victim and author of "Frozen in Fear: A True Story of Surviving the Shadows of Death," Michelle Cruz, sister of a murder victim, Billy Jenson, an investigative journalist who completed the raw chapters of victim Michelle McNamara’s “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark,” Paul Haynes, a researcher on McNamara’s book, and Cold Case Research Institute director Sheryl McCollum.

The disappearance of twin sisters Dannette and Jeannette Millbrooks from their Augusta, Georgia, neighborhood on March 18, 1990, remains a mystery, but their sister is not giving up in the search for answers. Shanta Sturgis shares with Nancy Grace her family's frustration with the lack of investigation and attention to their case. There is renewed hope as podcasters have taken up the story, helping to raise reward money and publicity that could prompt witnesses to come forward. Laurah Norton and  Brooke Hargrove, hosts of the "Fall Line" podcast join this discussion, along with "UnResolved" podcast host Michael Whelan.

A criminal defendant's right to be freed from jail on bond while awaiting trial is guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights. The 8th amendment says a judge can't impose "excessive bail." But a national effort to reform bail laws is raising concern that dangerous inmates are being let out of jail where they can commit other crimes. Nancy Grace looks at the controversy with Beth Chapman, matriarch of the bounty-hunting Chapman family on the "Dog the Bounty Hunter" show and president of National Bail Bonds Association. Also in this discussion is Colorado bondsman Bobby Brown, and victims' rights advocate Marc Klaas.

Natalie Finn weighed just 81 pounds when she died of cardiac arrest in October 2016. The 16-year-old and her two adopted siblings were locked in a small room in a Des Moines home while they were subjected to unimaginable torture and neglect. Nancy Grace explores the case against their parents who starved the teen daughter to death. She is joined by forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, juvenile Judge Ashley Willcott, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober, and reporter John Lemley.

When a woman accuses a man of rape, there are serious consequences for the alleged rapist even before the investigation is completed. But when the investigation reveals the accusations are false, there can be serious consequences for the woman. Nancy Grace explores several cases in which women are prosecuted for falsifying evidence and lying about sexual assaults. Her experts include defense lawyer Troy Slaten, child advocate Ashley Willcott, psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael, prosecutor Wendy Patrick, and Heavy.com reporter Jennifer Dzikowski.

A woman who confessed to killing 3 babies, including her own son, 3 decades ago blames the babies for crying too much. Nancy Moronez told detectives she "can't take kids that constantly cry." Medical examiners concluded in the 1980s that the two boys and a girl died from SIDS, but the cases were reopened after the daughter of Moronez told police that her mother confessed to her. Nancy Grace looks at this case with psychologist Dr. Tiffany Sanders, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, and reporter Scott Kimbler. Missouri's governor faces a possible impeachment trial amid accusations by a woman that he tried to blackmail her with nude photos after they engaged in an extra-marital affair. Grace debates the case with lawyer Troy Slaten, psychologist Caryn Stark, & reporter Pamela Furr,

Traci Pittman Kegley mysteriously vanished in 20 years ago, leaving her 2-year-old daughter alone in her car on a rural Alabama road. Her disappearance has been a cold case for years, but not investigators believe they could be close to finding the mother's remains. They reportedly have suspects on their radar. Nancy Grace explores the Kegley case with forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, psychologist Dr. Tiffany Sanders, and WSFA 12 News reporter Jennifer Horton.

Florida middle school teacher Stephanie Peterson Ferri allegedly carried on an illicit relationship with a 14-year-old male student, sending him nude photos and giving him marijuana. Nancy Grace looks at what the 26-year-old woman is accused of doing. Nancy is joined by defense lawyer Robin Ficker, analyst Dr. Bethany Marshall, Atlanta Juvenile Judge Ashley Willcott, & reporter Jennifer Dzikowski. The mother of 2 children who died at the hands of their nanny ended her testimony at the accused killer's trial by yelling “You’re evil and you love this!” Nancy discusses the trial of Yoselyn Ortega with reporter John Lemley and forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan.

Earl Kimrey could face the death penalty if convicted of murdering little Mariah Woods. Prosecutors plan to pursue capital punishment against the North Carolina man. Nancy Grace stays on the case with lawyer Troy Slaten, psychologist Caryn Stark, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, & Jacksonville Daily News reporter Mike McHugh. The opioid epidemic has hit South Carolina hard, but the state is fighting back by going after people who supply drugs that result in deaths. Nancy looks at the case against  Anthony “A.J.” Hunt who allegedly gave a University of South Carolina coed the drugs that killed her. She is joined by Dr. William Morrone, forensics expert George Schiro, and reporter Larry Meagher.  

The disappearance of a disease researcher at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has spurred many theories. Dr. Timothy Cunningham left his keys, car and wallet behind in his Atlanta home. Nancy Grace explores the case with medical examiner Dr. William Morrone, forensics expert George Schiro, and WSB Radio reporter Robyn Walensky. Grace also looks at the latest troubles for actress Heather Locklear. who faces a felony domestic violence charge in the wake of a fight with her boyfriend. Los Angeles defense lawyer Troy Slaten, New York psychologist Caryn Stark, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, and RadarOnline.com reporter Alexis Tereszcuk join the discussion.

Instead of working on celebrity smiles, Los Angeles dentist Daniel Yocobi is sitting in jail on a charge of murdering his wealthy mom for her insurance money. Nancy Grace explores the murder of Violet Yocobi, the grandmother found strangled to death in her Beverly Hills mansion. forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober, defense lawyer Troy Slaten, forensics expert Karen Smith, and reporter Pamela Furr join Grace. Bruce McArthur was known by his landscaping clients as a thoughtful man, but investigators say he killed at least 6 men and hid body parts in planters scattered across Toronto. It's a case compared to a Stephen King mystery. Nancy Grace digs into it with lawyer & psychologist Dr. Brian Russell, death scene investigator Joseph Scott Morgan, medical examiner Dr. William Morrone, and reporter John Lemley.

Nashville Mayor Megan Barry admits she had an extramarital affair with her police bodyguard, but investigators want to know if taxpayers picked up the tab for some of her romantic adventures. Nancy Grace looks at the scandal with private investigator and former Nashville police officer Vincent Hill, psychologist & lawyer Dr. Brian Russell -- host of Investigation Discovery's "Fatal Vows" series, Chicago defense lawyer Joel Brodsky, and reporter Pamela Furr.

Kathleen West, known as "Kitty Kat" by men who subscribed to her sex website, was killed when her husband busted her skull with a liquor bottle, according to court documents. Nancy Grace updates the case of the Alabama soccer mom's murder with death scene investigator Joseph Scott Morgan, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober, defense lawyer Troy Slaten & RadarOnline.com reporter Alexis Tereszcuk. Morgan, prosecutor Wendy Patrick & forensic psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman join Nancy to discuss the mystery of infant twins found dead in a suitcase in Arkansas.

Tara Lambert hated her husband's ex-wife so much that she allegedly wanted her murdered and ground up by a wood-chipper. The former model was found guilty in 2016 of trying to hire a hit man to do the deadly deed. That conviction was overturned because of a paperwork mistake, but Lambert is facing a second trial. Nancy Grace goes over the case defense lawyer Joel Brodsky, forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan, psychologist Caryn Stark, and RadarOnline reporter Alexis Tereszcuk.

Emily Glass tells police she awoke from a nap and realized her 5-year-old stepson was missing from their Wichita, Kansas, home, but the 26-year-old woman waited hours before calling 911 for help. Nancy Grace takes up the case of missing Lucas Hernandez in this episode. She is joined by California prosecutor Wendy Patrick, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, and reporter Chuck Roberts.