Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Nancy Grace dives deep into the day’s most shocking crimes and asks the tough questions in her new daily podcast – Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and used her TV show to find missing people, fugitives on the run and unseen clues. Now, she will use the power of her huge social media following and the immediacy of the internet to deliver daily bombshells!


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Can an undertaker sell your body parts? You mig...
Is it legal for a funeral home to sell your loved one's body parts and gold teeth? Nancy Grace is surprised to learn that it is legal in many cases in some states. Funeral law expert Wendy Weiner, lawyer & child advocate Ashley Willcott, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, and reporter John Lemley look at what a Colorado undertaker is accused of doing. A California couple is jailed after police found a dozen of their children chained to beds in malnourished in their suburban home. Nancy and her experts discuss the case against David Allen Turpin and Louise Anna Turpin, who are charged with torture and child endangerment.
48 min
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Did Missouri governor blackmail mistress? Myste...
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is battling to keep his political career alive as a man accuses the governor of blackmailing his former wife with a nude photo taken during an extramarital sex session. Nancy Grace discusses the legal issues involved with Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Nima Haddadi, Chicago psychologist Dr. Tiffany Sanders, and reporter Art Harris. Investigators need help identifying a 4-year-old boy whose remains were found in rubble behind an abandoned house in Cleveland. Nancy and guest look at the mystery.
49 min
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The mystery of Molly Bish: A mother never gives...
Magi Bish is still searching for answers about what happened to her daughter 17 years ago. Molly Bush was 16 when she disappeared from her life guard job at Comins Pond in Warren, Massachusetts. Her murdered remains were found on a mountainside 3 years later. No one has ever been arrested in Molly’s kidnapping and murder. Nancy Grace revisits the evidence with Molly’s mom and sister in this Crime Stories episode.
52 min
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Twisted tale: Respected doctor suspected in mur...
A New Jersey doctor is facing charges of murdering his wife to cover up an illegal drug ring he allegedly feared would be uncovered by their divorce. Nancy Grace digs into the case against Dr. James Kauffman in the 2012 murder of his wife April Kauffman, who was a popular radio host. Grace's expert panel includes Southern California prosecutor Wendy Patrick, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober, private investigator Vincent Hill, Crime Stories cohost Alan Duke and Crimes Stories contributing reporter Chuck Roberts.
50 min
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Would you LITERALLY kill for NBA tickets? PLUS:...
A Georgia jail inmate allegedly tried to hire a hit man to kill his ex-wife and her boyfriend in exchange for $800 and Atlanta Hawks tickets. Nancy Grace digs into the case against Michael McEarchern with criminal profiler Pat Brown, Dr. Brian Russell -- a lawyer and psychologist who hosts Investigation Discovery's Fatal Vows series -- and syndicated radio host Dave Mack. A Pennsylvania man is in big trouble with his mother-in-law, because she's also his wife. Christopher Hauptmann allegedly married his wife's teen-aged daughter without divorcing her mom, who he married a year earlier. Nancy and her guests dig into the dirt on this bigamy case.
47 min
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard explains Munchhausen mom's...
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is talking again about her involvement in her mom's murder. Dee Dee Blanchard, 48, suffered from Munchhausen syndrome by proxy, a mentalcondition marked by a caregiver making up illnesses in a child to win attention. Speaking from prison where she is serving a 10-year-sentence, Gypsy Rose describes how her mom chained her to a bed and what it was like hearing her die. Nancy Grace discusses the case with psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, and reporter John Lemley, RadarOnline.com reporter Alexis Tereszcuk joins Nancy to discuss the odd disappearance of Courtney Roland. The Texas journalist was found disoriented, unaware of a search for her.
49 min
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Spider-Man, Thor, Ironman creator accused of se...
Nurses caring for superhero creator Stan Lee accuse the 95-year-old Marvel Comics founde of sex assault and harassment. Crime Stories' co-host Alan Duke shares the shocking details of the allegations with Nancy Grace. Psycho analyst, forensics expert Karen Smith, and RadarOnline.com reporter Alexis Tereszcuk join the discussion. Nancy also updates the latest in the death of 2-week-old Caliyah Mcnabb found dead in woods near her Georgia, home. Reporter Leigh Egan reports the infant's mother has now been jailed. Lawyer and child advocate Ashley Willcott joins the panel. The autopsy report for Sherin Mathews concludes the Texas toddler died from “homicidal violence.” Death scene investigator Joseph Scott Morgan, psychologist Caryn Stark, and reporter Paul Chambers discuss the case.
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NFL heiress glass purse attack on stranger and ...
The daughter of former Washington Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke allegedly spewed antisemitic insults as she attacked a man on a New York sidewalk with her glass purse. Jacqueline Kent Cooke faces a charge of suspicion of assault, which the prosecutor says could be elevated to a hate crime. Nancy Grace discuss the case with psychologist Caryn Stark, forensics expert Joe Scott Morgan, and reporter Bobbi Maxwell,  Grace next turns to two New Years gun attacks, including a son who allegedly massacred much of his family and a pregnant teen accused of shooting her boyfriend. She is joined by journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell, psychologist Dr. Pat Saunders, private investigator Vincent Hill, and reporter Larry Meagher.
49 min
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Mom says she killed girl because she was too bu...
An Ohio mom tells cops she killed her 5-year-old daughter because the child became too much to handle after a visit with grandparents. A confession video shows Mingming Chen complaining she didn't have the "4 hands" needed to discipline little Ashley, so she killed her and told her husband to "deal with it." The dad stuffed the child behind a freezer in their restaurant before calling police to report her missing. Nancy Grace digs into this case with journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell, psychologist Dr. Pat Saunders, private investigator Vincent Hill, lawyer & child advocate Ashley Willcott, & Crime Stories co-host Alan Duke. Nancy and guests also look at animal cruelty by dog owners who leave pets out in the cold to die during the arctic blast.
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“Pet” dogs found gnawing rib-bone of gorgeous y...
Why would a dog attack its owner? Nancy Grace talks with animal trainer Dr. Grey Stafford about recent attacks on humans by dogs. Forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and reporter Scott Kimbler join the discussion. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reporter Ben Schmitt updates the scandalous story of a patient who is suing a hospital after she saw a nude photo taken of her by hospital staff during surgery. Psycho analyst Dr. Bethany Marshall weighs in. How can your cell phone kill you? Nancy talks with Alan Duke about deaths blamed on people talking on their smart phones while in the bath tub.
53 min
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Black widows seek hit men
Most women who want their man dead are do-it-your-selfers, but there is a certain type of lady who outsources the dirty work to a hired hit man. Nancy Grace explores some of the more noteworthy cases with Dr. Brian Russell, the lawyer-psychologist who hosts Investigation Discovery's "Fatal Vows" series. They are joined by national criminal defense lawyer Brian Claypool, who defended one of the most infamous defendents Dalia Dippolito, and Crime Stories contributing reporter Bobbi Maxwell.
57 min
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Mom makes boyfriend special dinner and romance ...
Victoria Martens body was found in pieces, but the autopsy suggests the 10 year old was strangled to death. Her mom, her mom's boyfriend and another woman are all awaiting trial for the young Albuquerque girl's murder. Nancy Grace explores the latest in the case with forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, New Mexico lawyer John Day, lawyer/psychologist and host of Investigation Discovery's "Fatal Vows" series Dr. Brian Russell, and CrimeOnline reporter Ellen Killoran.
47 min
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Can psychic detectives really solve crimes?
You'll never see a psychic detective testify in a criminal case, but many investigators have used their special skills to find clues and even solve criminal mysteries. Nancy Grace explores their stories in this New Years Day Crime Stories show. Her guests in include psychic detectives Noreen Renier, Gale St. John, and Allison DuBois. Forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins the discussion to add some healthy skepticism.
47 min
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What 2017 revealed about missing beauty queen T...
Tara Grinstead's disappearance in 2004 remained a complete mystery until two arrests were made in March 2017. Nancy Grace, who has closely followed the beauty queen/high school teacher's case since the beginning, reviews what we now know and may yet learn with Dr. Maurice Godwin, a private detective and forensic psychologist.
51 min
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Missing young vet mother, beloved spouse speak out
Iraq War vet Chase Massner was missing for 3 years, but his mom, wife and young daughters got some answers in 2017. Crime Stories focused on Massner's case in 15 shows, including a dramatic interview with the man who is now jailed and facing charges relating to Chase's death. Nancy Grace updates the story with reporter Daniel Wilkerson.
50 min
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Is Tad Cummins the Pervy Teacher of the Year?
The disappearance of former Tennessee high school teacher Tad Cummins and high school freshman Elizabeth Thomas last March is one of the hottest topics covered by Crime Stories with Nancy Grace in 2017. Cummins is scheduled to go on trial in January for the kidnapping of the 15-year-old girl. Nancy Grace reviews the sensational case with Memphis reporter Shane Deitert and Crime Stories co-host Alan Duke in this episode.
48 min
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Mystery of Cape Cod killer & victim Christa Wor...
The murder of fashion writer Christa Worthington in 2002 remains a controversial mystery as 2018 nears, despite the fact that someone is in prison for the crime. Nancy Grace is joined by crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum, Los Angeles psycho analyst Dr. Bethany Marshall, and Crime Stories contributing reporter John Lemley to explore the Cape Cod killing.
52 min
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Nancy Grace honors pet heroes: Animals who save...
Crime never takes a holiday, but Crime Stories does. For this Christmas Day, Nancy Grace talks about how animals help humans -- sometimes even saving lives. Her special guest include Jack Hanna, director emeritus of the famous Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and host of Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild and Wild Countdown, reporter and animal lover Jane Velez-Mitchell, creator of the animal rights website JaneUnchained.com, and two mom's who credit dogs with saving the lives of their children.
49 min
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Holidays gone bad: Notorious Christmas crimes
Our last Crime Stories episode before families gather for Christmas celebrations looks at the most notorious cases of holidays gone bad, including the massacre of a family by an ex-husband dressed as Santa Claus. Nancy Grace assembles a panel of experts including Los Angeles psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and Crime Stories contributing reporter John Lemley.
49 min
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Queens Jogger Karina Vetrano's accused killer w...
The man charged with the brutal murder of Queens jogger Karina Vetrano gave a videotaped confession soon after his arrest, but his lawyer now argues no jury should ever hear it. Chanel Lewis has entered a not guilty plea and awaits trial. Nancy Grace looks at the Vetrano case with forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober, death scene investigator Joseph Scott Morgan and DNA expert George Schiro.
49 min
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Dead wife's FitBit says hubby's lying; 'Munchha...
A FitBit bracelet on Connie Dabate's wrist told a story that landed her husband in jail on a murder charge. Nancy Grace updates the case against Richard Dabate, who told investigators a masked intruder tied him up and fatally shot his wife. Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan, lawyer and child advocate Ashley Willcott, and reporter Ninette Sosa join Nancy. Reporter John Lemley updates the case of a mom who allegedly faked her son's illnesses for years which resulted in 13 surgeries and 320 hospital and pediatric center visits. Grace & experts also look at a daycare worker who allegedly burned 5 kids with a hot glue gun and then laughed.  
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Making a Murderer appeal: Should court toss Bre...
The Netflix Making a Murderer docu-series convinced many that Steven Avery's nephew Brendan Dassey's confession should be tossed and his murder conviction overturned. Nancy Grace debates the case with Det. Tom Fassbender, who received Dassey's confession, defense lawyer Vinoo Varghese, and reporter John Lee.
50 min
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Doctors rape & molest.....but still practice me...
A investigation by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper reveals how sexual abuse by physicians against patients too often goes unreported to criminal authorities and doctors are allowed to continue practicing medicine despite disturbing acts. Nancy Grace talks to AJC editor Kevin Riley and AJC reporter Carrie Teegardin about their newspaper's remarkable report. These cases included "rapes by OB/GYNs, seductions by psychiatrists, fondling by anesthesiologists and ophthalmologists, and molestations by pediatricians and radiologists," according to the report, which you can read at doctors.ajc.com
51 min
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Pet owners warn: Be careful what you feed you...
Some big name pet food makers are under fire -- and legal assault -- from pet owners who believe tainted animal food is making their special friends sick and even killing them. Nancy Grace explores the dangers of not reading the labels and not being informed. Her guests include Laura Beveridge, a Georgia dog lover who believes her dog died after she gave it a store-bought treat, veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker, Rodney Habib of pet safety group Planet Paws, and consumer advocate Susan Thixton, creator of the Truth About Pet Food website.   
45 min
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Female Google software pro found dead, naked AN...
Nancy Grace looks at the deaths of 2 young women in this episode. Nancy is joined by death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan, psychologist Dr. Tiffany Sanders, medical examiner Dr. William Morrone, reporter Drew Nelson and co-host Alan Duke. A cyclist found the naked body of Chuchu Ma, 23, floating in the San Francisco Bay last week, not long after her boyfriend reported the Google engineer missing. The autopsy report is still pending. A North Dakota woman admitted in court this week that she kidnapped and killed Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind so she could steal the pregnant woman's baby from her womb. Grace and experts look at the case.
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