Reunited After 42 Years — Joe Newton Tells All

For many of us, the case of Michelle Newton started with a viral video of a woman being arrested in Florida. But for Joe Newton, this case started decades ago, when his wife and 3-year-old daughter up and vanished from their life in rural Kentucky. We now know the woman in the video was Debra Newton, arrested for kidnapping her own daughter, Michelle. We’ve seen Debra's arrest and interrogation, and even spoke with Michelle back in December, when the life-altering identity shift was still sinking in.  Now, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Joe Newton, who’s getting to know his daughter, a grown woman he last saw when she was just a toddler. Joe takes us through the raw emotion of reuniting with Michelle, what that first hug was like, and his reaction to Debra’s explosive claims about their relationship.   Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.  We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting @CrimeCon updates coming soon.