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Today’s sentencing hearing for Kouri Richins is expected to include emotional victim impact statements, arguments from both prosecutors and the defense, and the judge’s final decision on punishment after her conviction in the death of her husband, Eric Richins.

Aaron Brown Myer has been convicted of 2nd degree murderhttps://people.com/jury-convicts-off-duty-security-guard-who-repeatedly-shot-teen-as-he-called-for-mom-11972180https://www.kentreporter.com/2026/05/12/man-found-guilty-in-death-of-kent-meridian-student/https://komonews.com/news/local/verdict-watch-off-duty-security-guard-in-deadly-shooting-of-renton-teenager-big-5-sporting-goods-aaron-myers-hazrat-ali-rohaniCrime News UpdateBetty Broderickhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/09/betty-broderick-convicted-double-murder-ex-husband-wife-deadDumb CriminalsJathan Gilderhttps://www.fox35orlando.com/news/700k-diamonds-recovered-after-orlando-theft-suspect-allegedly-swallowed-them-deputies-sayJoin our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Today, survivors connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case are speaking publicly at a congressional-style hearing in Palm Beach focused on the failures that allowed Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell to abuse young girls for years. Testimony is expected to center on survivor experiences, the controversial 2008 plea deal, and accusations that powerful people and institutions protected Epstein from full accountability. The hearing also serves as a renewed push for transparency surrounding the remaining Epstein files and ongoing questions about who may have known about or enabled the abuse network.

Darrell Brooks turned his own murder trial into one of the most chaotic courtroom spectacles in recent memory, filled with explosive outbursts, sovereign citizen arguments, and nonstop clashes with the judge. In this Trial Look Back episode, True Crime Squad revisits the deadly Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, the emotional testimony from victims and survivors, and the courtroom moments that captivated millions watching the livestreams. We break down how the case unfolded from opening statements to sentencing — and why Judge Jennifer Dorow became one of the most talked-about judges in America.https://apnews.com/article/wisconsin-milwaukee-homicide-sentencing-treatment-of-prisoners-4b7164afac40dda0acad30a19e3b9ea6https://www.reuters.com/legal/wisconsin-parade-attacker-sentenced-life-prison-2022-11-16/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/man-who-killed-6-in-christmas-parade-gets-life-no-releaseThe Great Australian Sheep Heisthttps://people.com/hundreds-of-pregnant-sheep-stolen-from-farm-11971730Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

The Tyler Robinson case returns to court today as the judge is expected to rule on whether cameras and livestreams will remain allowed in future proceedings. The court may also address the defense request to delay Robinson’s upcoming preliminary hearing amid ongoing discovery disputes and forensic review arguments.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Serial Killer NewsAmerica’s first serial killer, HH Holmes, was executed on this day in 1896https://www.wcax.com/2026/05/07/this-day-history-americas-first-serial-killer-was-executed/Dumb CriminalsBend Oregon Pisser arrestedhttps://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/local/bend-teen-arrested-tiktok-urination-videos/article_a2e565e5-73aa-4f42-9965-eb1f22d2ce20.htmlWTF NewsFormer Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87q0vlwvlpoDumb Criminals Donkey Getawayhttps://www.news.com.au/world/turkey-gold-jewellery-thief-escapes-on-donkey/news-story/9d0e1d599e7d6fa47de60d5f8476f029WTF NewsThe town is called what?https://www.kbtx.com/2026/03/24/unusual-town-name-costs-county-dozens-road-signs-due-souvenir-thieves/A Real StingerCreepy Crimehttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/07/police-search-for-thieves-who-stole-150000-worth-of-beehives-from-rural-nsw-property-ntwnfbJoin our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Watch for updates in Bryan Kohberger, Anna Kepner, Tanner Horner, Larry Millete, Cole Allen, Lee Gilley, Kristin Smart, John Andrew Spellman, DC Metro Police, and Brendan Banfield.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Texas man Lee Gilley is awaiting trial on capital murder charges in the death of his wife Crista. Over the weekend Lee cut off his ankle monitor and fled to Italy.https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-gilley-accused-killing-wife-italy/285-0df4e05b-17bd-474a-8106-242333217948https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/05/05/lee-gilley-used-fake-travel-documents-to-flee-the-u.s.-ahead-of-murder-trial-prosecutors-say/True Crime Squad TrialsLA Arsonist Trial https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/prosecutors-say-arson-suspect-los-angeles-palisades-fire-was-angry-wor-rcna343601Florida ManIguana Traffickinghttps://share.google/UNnr5dr9VcMt5Oeq3Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

The jury in Lee County returned its verdict in the trial of Thomas Stein after deliberating on the charges related to the shooting death of Kayla Rincon-Miller. The decision followed days of testimony, including key evidence and arguments centered on the attempted robbery and the role of co-defendant Christopher Horne Jr.. Emotions ran high in the courtroom as the outcome was read, marking a major turning point in the case.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Trial Day Two in Lee County moved into testimony, with prosecutors presenting early witnesses to establish the timeline of the attempted robbery that led to the shooting of Kayla Rincon-Miller. The defense began highlighting inconsistencies and setting up doubt about who fired the fatal shot, signaling their strategy to challenge the credibility of key witness Christopher Horne Jr..

The jury returned its decision after several hours of deliberation following closing arguments that sharply contrasted a planned ambush theory with a chaotic self-defense claim. The verdict marks the culmination of days of testimony, including family members, law enforcement, forensic experts, and the defendant herself. The outcome now shifts the case into the sentencing phase, where the court will determine the consequences moving forward.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Day Six consisted of final jury instructions followed by closing arguments, with prosecutors telling jurors that the evidence showed a coordinated trap in which Tracey Grist lured Matthew Restelli to the home and helped create a false self-defense narrative afterward. Defense counsel argued the state had relied too heavily on cooperating family testimony and insisted reasonable doubt remained because the confrontation escalated quickly once Matthew entered the house. Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Day Five centered on Tracey Grist taking the stand in her own defense, where she denied planning the killing of Matthew Restelli and insisted prior comments about harming him were jokes, not serious intent. She told jurors she feared Matthew, claimed she did not instruct her son to shoot, and explained key prosecution points—like AirTags and her internet searches—as either related to the children or her interest in true crime. By the end of her testimony, the defense had reframed the case around her state of mind, arguing she was reacting to a volatile situation rather than orchestrating a planned ambush. Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Thomas Stein is on trial in Lee County for the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller during what prosecutors say was a robbery attempt in Cape Coral. His former co-defendant Christopher Horne Jr. has already taken a plea deal and is expected to testify for the state, making his testimony one of the most critical moments of trial. This case now turns on whether jurors believe Stein was the shooter—or whether the prosecution can still secure a conviction even if that exact trigger pull remains disputed.Opening statements in the trial of Thomas Stein framed the case as a robbery gone wrong that turned deadly, with prosecutors telling jurors the evidence will show Stein participated in the events that led to the shooting of Kayla Rincon-Miller. The state signaled that testimony from co-defendant Christopher Horne Jr. will be central to explaining what happened inside the SUV and who did what during the encounter. Defense attorneys pushed back by emphasizing uncertainty around who actually fired the gun, urging jurors to scrutinize Horne’s credibility given his plea deal.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Thomas Stein is on trial in Lee County for the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller during what prosecutors say was a robbery attempt in Cape Coral. His former co-defendant Christopher Horne Jr. has already taken a plea deal and is expected to testify for the state, making his testimony one of the most critical moments of trial. This case now turns on whether jurors believe Stein was the shooter—or whether the prosecution can still secure a conviction even if that exact trigger pull remains disputed.Juror Copycat Crimehttps://people.com/juror-who-convicted-man-fatal-stabbing-allegedly-arrested-similar-crime-days-later-11962212Florida man drives riding lawn mower into Targethttps://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/florida-man-drives-lawnmower-target-202552094.htmlJoin our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Katie and Kristi update many of the cases they are covering. Watch for Scott Peterson, Caleb Flynn, David Burke, Nathan Chasing Horse, Floyd Parrot, Kohberger, Austin Drummond, Oakley Carlson, Matthew Farwell, Lehua and Isaac Kalua, Gregory Timm, and Shanna Gardener.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Flock cameras are part of a rapidly expanding surveillance system that captures license plates, vehicle details, and travel patterns, allowing law enforcement to reconstruct where a vehicle has been within seconds. What began as a tool for stolen cars and violent-crime investigations is now raising major concerns over privacy, officer misuse, false matches, and how easily ordinary drivers can be tracked across cities and states. In this segment, we break down how the technology works, the strongest documented abuse cases, and why civil-liberties groups say the bigger story is not one camera — it is the growing network behind it.https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/flock-rounduphttps://www.atlasofsurveillance.org/https://www.businessinsider.com/flock-safety-alpr-cameras-misreads-2026-3Arizona DUI quotas? A new lawsuit alleges that they exist. https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/investigations/theyre-gonna-kick-me-off-squad-if-i-dont-get-a-dui-lawsuit-alleges-phoenix-pd-uses-dui-quotas Bride covered in black paint https://people.com/sister-in-law-who-was-sentenced-for-covering-bride-in-black-paint-in-revenge-attack-reveals-what-led-to-family-drama-11959652Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Kouri Richins, Tyler Robinson, Aaron Spencer and Caleb FlynnJoin our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Susan Avalon has been accused of killing two of her ex-husbands in the same day. https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/04/woman-accused-of-killing-two-ex-husbands-on-the-same-could-face-death-penalty-if-convicted/https://people.com/woman-accused-killing-two-ex-husbands-11957243https://www.manateesheriff.com/_T24_R384.php Crime News UpdateRoxanne Sharphttps://apnews.com/article/08e2c4c96f276e166c9cfabd7eddc644?utm_source=chatgpt.comTSC Trials UpdateKouri Richins, Tyler Robinson, Aaron Spencer and Caleb FlynnJoin our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Day Four shifted from family-call evidence into the prosecution’s strongest emotional and forensic narrative: jurors heard jail audio in which Kevin Ellis told his sister, “I should’ve said no,” a statement prosecutors used to argue he regretted participating in a plan driven by Tracey Grist. The state also leaned heavily on expert testimony that the knife found near Matthew Restelli was inconsistent with an authentic self-defense struggle and appeared to have been placed after the shooting. By the end of the day, prosecutors had tightened the theory that the physical scene and later statements both pointed to a staged ambush rather than a spontaneous confrontation.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

What's going on with all of these missing or dead scientists? We break it down.https://www.bernco.gov/bernalillo-county-sheriff/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/2026/03/PressRelease3.12.2026.pdfhttps://people.com/body-found-lake-believed-belong-scientist-missing-3-months-11928819https://www.cbsnews.com/news/deaths-disappearances-scientists-staff-government-labs/https://people.com/missing-woman-60-last-seen-hiking-in-california-forest-4-days-ago-concerns-mounting-11761046Makoto Kuroda faces charges of second-degree recklessly endangering safety and tampering with household products after allegedly poisoning a coworker.https://www.channel3000.com/news/man-charged-with-using-chemicals-from-university-of-wisconsin-lab-to-poison-coworker/article_e9d7d051-2ea7-4b1f-90df-f91e996cefb0.htmlJoin our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquad

Look for updates in Tracey Grist, Aaron Spencer, Steven Martinez, Dr. Derrick Todd, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, Josh Duggar, Anna Kepner, Mickey Stines, Nick Rossi and Harvey Marcelin.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Day Three centered on the immediate aftermath inside the house, with jurors hearing from Diane Restelli as recorded calls were played in which Tracey Grist told Matthew’s family, “Matt is dead,” while Diane testified she believed Kathryn was being coached during later calls. Officer testimony from Anthony Neil and Detective Wyatt Nicosia walked jurors through first-entry bodycam footage showing Kevin Ellis standing over Matthew’s body and immediately framing the shooting as self-defense. The day ended with Utah DPS Sgt. Jen Faumuina introducing 3D Pharoah scene scans that set up the prosecution’s later argument that the physical evidence did not match the family’s original version of events.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Kaitlyn Rose Laura of Texas is charged with child abuse in association with allegations that she insisted on medical care for her child that was unnecessary based on diagnoses that were never given.https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-mother-accused-medical-child-abuse-rcna266795https://krcrtv.com/news/nation-world/mother-accused-forcing-3-year-old-into-wheelchair-using-unnecessary-feeding-tube-kaitlyn-laura-tarrant-county-texas-medical-abuse-treatments-surgeries-medicaid-fraud-gofundmes?teaserSource=trending https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/tarrant-county-woman-accused-of-medical-child-abuse-serious-injury/4004712/ Serial Killer NewsRex Heuermann Speakshttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gilgo-beach-killer-rex-heuermann-told-ex-wife-killed-7-victims-home-do-rcna340958DNA For The WinThe Martin family identifiedhttps://share.google/I5VAegiplx3YWw7sbJoin our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

A Los Angeles musician known as D4vd is now charged with first-degree murder after prosecutors say 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s remains were discovered inside the trunk compartment of a Tesla registered to him. Investigators allege the teen disappeared after visiting his Hollywood Hills home, and the case escalated after forensic evidence linked the vehicle and timeline directly to the homicide. Prosecutors have also filed child sexual abuse and concealment charges, making this one of the most shocking celebrity criminal cases now unfolding in California. https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/musician-d4vd-charged-with-murder-14yearold-girl-los-angeles-2026-04-20/https://kfdm.com/news/nation-world/d4vd-facing-first-degree-murder-charge-after-teens-remains-found-in-trunk-of-his-car-david-anthony-burke-celeste-rivas-hernandez-14-year-old-los-angeles-district-attorney-nathan-hochmanhttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/d4vd-arrested-celeste-rivas-hernandez-body-tesla-1235430400/Lego Pasta Thiefhttps://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/lego-pasta-theft-irvine/3877358/Trial for Dutch Museum Heist set to beginhttps://www.cnn.com/2026/04/02/style/golden-helmet-dutch-museum-recovered-intlJoin our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Tyler Robinson’s defense asked Judge Tony Graf to push the May preliminary hearing back about four months, arguing they still do not have full FBI and ATF DNA discovery and cannot properly prepare expert cross-examination. They also presented expert testimony saying media saturation in Utah County is extreme — including survey results claiming 99% public awareness of the case and 64% already believing Robinson is guilty — as part of their push to remove cameras and livestreams from future hearings. Judge Graf did not rule immediately, but warned both sides about outside media comments, signaling the prosecutor/TMZ issue is now on the court’s radar too.

Day Two of Tracey Grist’s trial centered on prosecutors reinforcing Kathryn Restelli’s account with neighbor, police, and forensic testimony. Jurors heard neighbors describe hearing multiple gunshots, saw surveillance timing evidence, and heard first responder testimony that a knife was found near Matthew Restelli — but forensic testing later showed no DNA from Matthew, Kathryn, Kevin, or Tracey on that knife. By the end of the day, the state had shifted from emotional conspiracy testimony to physical evidence designed to challenge the self-defense narrative.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

What investigators call “R*pe Academy” refers to hidden online networks where men exchange tactics for drugging, coercing, and assaulting women — and major cases like Dominique Pelicot show those digital communities can lead directly to real-world crimes inside ordinary marriages. Around the world, courts in France, South Korea, United Kingdom, and United States are prosecuting offenders who often appeared outwardly normal while secretly drugging, filming, or facilitating assaults. Experts say the most disturbing pattern is that many victims sensed something was wrong for years — unexplained blackouts, fatigue, injuries, memory gaps — but only understood the truth when digital evidence finally exposed the hidden abuse.https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/dominique-pelicot-frenchman-accused-mass-rape-wife-admits-charges-media-2024-09-17/https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2026/03/world/expose-rape-assault-online-vis-intl/index.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/south-korea-chat-room-blackmail-ef2c830f9fbaae3ee6ac74301022ed78?utm_source=chatgpt.comPeyton Beam has been accused of killing Ericka Kramer, setting a fire, and then returning to help fight that fire. https://www.cleveland.com/nation/2026/04/ohio-firefighter-accused-of-killing-woman-setting-home-on-fire-then-responding-to-blazeGas station employee saves kidnapping victim https://people.com/gas-station-clerk-saves-victim-16-after-she-was-abducted-on-way-to-school-11951505Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Katie and Kristi update many of the cases they are following. Look for Philly tow wars, Kevin Christensen, Timothy Hudson, Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, Jennifer Gledhill, Caleb Flynn, Stacey Wondra, Tyler Robinson Josh Duggar and Weinstein. Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

On Day 1 of Tracey Grist’s trial, prosecutors told jurors that Matthew Restelli was lured from California to Utah, entered Grist’s darkened home, and was shot seven times within moments by Kevin Ellis. The state’s key first witness, Kathryn Restelli, admitted she conspired with her mother and brother and testified that the murder idea began when her mother jokingly suggested they could kill Matthew and claim self-defense. Kathryn told jurors she later tried to back out, but said her mother responded, “I don’t care, I’m doing it anyway,” and continued pushing the plan forward. Prosecutors used her testimony and text messages to argue that Tracey Grist was the driving force behind both the planning and the attempted cover story involving a knife placed in Matthew’s non-dominant hand.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Tracy Grist trial, Lego Heist, Kouri RichinsThe Tracy Grist trial in Utah starts today. Tracy is accused of masterminding the murder of her son-in-law.https://www.courttv.com/news/ut-v-tracey-grist-the-family-trap-murder-trial/https://www.courttv.com/title/donna-adelson-was-focus-of-tracey-grists-internet-searches/ https://www.courttv.com/title/kevin-ellis-sister-testifies-to-mothers-alleged-involvement-in-murder-plot/ Dumb Criminals Lego Heisthttps://www.fox4news.com/news/1m-lego-products-stolen-fort-worth-recovered-californiaCrime News UpdateKouri Richinshttps://abcnews.com/US/closing-arguments-murder-trial-kouri-richins-utah-mom/storyJoin our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Jason Thomas Nichols is accused of forcing his way into a Fairfield, California home after repeatedly demanding to see the homeowner’s daughter, in a confrontation captured on Ring doorbell video. Prosecutors say Nichols identified himself as “Harry Dresden,” a fictional wizard detective, before entering through a rear sliding door and triggering a violent struggle inside the home. He now faces felony charges including burglary, criminal threats, vandalism, and assault.https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/fairfield-home-intruder-video-22202407.phphttps://solano.courts.ca.gov/online-services/court-calendarhttps://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/fairfield-viral-video-shows-homeowner-fighting-22201943.phpRobert McCaffrey has been charged with the 1990 murder of Lisa McBride. Robert’s wife, Gail McCaffrey, has been missing for 14 years as well. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1262166449428714&set=a.198214612490575&type=3&ref=embed_posthttps://people.com/husband-of-missing-woman-arrested-in-connection-to-separate-36-year-old-homicide-cold-case-11948349https://abc7chicago.com/post/robert-mccaffrey-arrested-murder-lisa-mcbride-vernon-township-new-jersey-35-years-later/18880118/Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn returned to court today in Miami County Common Pleas Court as attorneys argued over whether evidence in the murder case can be publicly released before trial. Prosecutors want tighter limits on discovery while the defense pushes back ahead of Flynn’s April 28 trial for the shooting death of his pregnant wife Ashley Flynn.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Florida Man-https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/04/07/rooftop-roadkill-tourists-haul-dead-alligator-across-central-florida-counties-fwc-says/Wtf News-Taco Bell daily doublehttps://www.wisn.com/article/employee-accused-of-firing-shots-outside-muskego-taco-bell-charged/70609158https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/dui-fort-myers-taco-bell-police-florida/70396200Creepy Crimehttps://www.wyff4.com/article/man-arrested-nude-sunbathing-in-backyard-legal/70901192 Florida Manhttps://www.nbcmiami.com/video/video/video-shows-hiding-suspect-fall-through-ceiling-and-into-arms-of-swat-in-florida/3717937/Dumb Criminalshttps://www.foxnews.com/world/see-it-suspect-discovered-hiding-couch-police-bodycam-while-serving-arrest-warrantWTF Newshttps://www.nbcmiami.com/video/video/video-shows-hiding-suspect-fall-through-ceiling-and-into-arms-of-swat-in-florida/3717937/Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Shanna Gardner-Fernandez returns to court as the high-profile murder case tied to the killing of Jared Bridegan moves through another key pretrial hearing. This hearing focuses on trial strategy, separate proceedings, and what comes next for one of the most closely watched murder-for-hire prosecutions in Florida.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

At yesterday’s hearing, Rex Heuermann formally pleaded guilty to multiple murder counts tied to the Gilgo Beach killings and admitted responsibility for seven charged murders plus the killing of Karen Vergata as part of the plea package. Prosecutors laid out that he will receive three consecutive life sentences without parole plus four additional consecutive 25-to-life terms, while also requiring him to waive most appeal rights and cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in behavioral interviews about the murders and any possible additional victims. During allocution, he gave direct admissions victim by victim, ending years of expected trial litigation and setting formal sentencing for June 17, 2026.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Watch for updates in Rex Heuermann, Gerhardt Konig, Barry Morphew, Kelsey Fitzsimmons, Aaron Spencer, Shanna Gardener-Fernandez, Jonathan Gerlatch and Robert Telles!Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn is charged with murdering his pregnant wife Ashley Flynn inside their home in Tipp City after initially telling 911 that an intruder had broken in and shot her. Investigators quickly focused on Flynn after concluding the scene did not match a forced-entry home invasion and that physical evidence inside the house pointed inward rather than to an outside suspect. Prosecutors are now preparing for trial around a theory that the crime scene was staged, while also raising concerns about Flynn’s post-arrest jail communications and alleged efforts to influence witnesses.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Ricky Wassenaar went on a killing spree in an Arizona Prison, killing three sex offenders in one day. He was already fulfilling 16 life sentences at the time of the crimes. He has pleaded not guilty.https://corrections.az.gov/news/update-adcrr-confirms-three-deaths-aspc-tucson#:~:text=As%20of%20April%204%2C%202025,has%20been%20canceled%20for%20today.https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042825_ricky_wassenaar/i-wanted-kill-them-all-inmate-admits-targeting-sex-offenders-tucson-prison-killings/https://azmirror.com/2026/01/12/confessed-prison-killer-ricky-wassenaar-finally-charged-in-april-murders-pleads-not-guilty/ WTF NewsMatthew Farwellhttps://www.boston25news.com/news/local/prosecutors-reveal-new-dna-evidence-sandra-birchmore-case-claim-farwell-is-dangerous/4SQ2EUX4IJHH3IDK2JBKT344HA/Crime News UpdateKelsey Fitzsimmonshttps://www.police1.com/law-enforcement-policies/mass-pd-to-add-body-cameras-after-kelsey-fitzsimmonss-acquittalhttps://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/04/02/kelsey-fitzsimmons-was-found-not-guilty-now-shes-suing/Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Earlier today, Stacey Wondra appeared for arraignment in Payette County Courthouse, where he formally entered a not guilty plea to first-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping, and destruction of evidence in the disappearance of Michael Vaughan. The hearing was brief and procedural, with the judge confirming the charges, keeping Wondra in custody on his existing $1 million bond, and setting the case on track for the next pretrial phase.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

At Stacey Wondra’s preliminary hearing, prosecutors played lengthy police interview footage in which Wondra described Michael Vaughan being taken to the Wondra home, restrained with duct tape, placed in a duffel bag, and later transported to another location, while defense attorneys argued those statements were inconsistent and not a true confession. Michael’s parents also testified emotionally about the day he disappeared, while detectives explained cadaver dog alerts, surveillance evidence, and why investigators believe Michael was first buried in the Wondra backyard before being moved. By the end of the three-day hearing, the judge found probable cause to move the case forward, meaning Wondra will now stand trial on murder, kidnapping, and evidence-destruction charges.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

France is trying 22 people in association with a Freemason Mafia group that is accused of killing a man and trying to kill a woman, along with other crimes.https://people.com/botched-contract-killing-freemason-mafia-network-french-secret-society-22-stand-trial-11940690https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/30/france-puts-freemason-lodge-mafia-on-trial-over-murders-and-hit-squads https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/30/trial-opens-masonic-lodge-network-paris-freemason-mafia-france Crime News UpdateLori Vallow Daybell’s Appeal https://coi.isc.idaho.gov/docs/ISC-51091-2023/2026/031226+Appellant+Lori+Daybells+Reply+Brief.pdfWTF NewsLetecia Stauch gets a new trialhttps://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/colorado-woman-convicted-of-killing-her-stepson-granted-a-retrial-over-juror-issueJoin our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Katie and Kristi update some of the cases they are following. Watch for Texas Killing Fields arrest, Idaho firing squad facility, Ted Bundy, Courtney Clenney, Joseph Duggar, Andrew McGann, Ghislaine Maxwell, and April Fool's shenanigans. Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Joseph Dexter Taylor, 52, is charged with murdering 33-year-old Chris Kidwell after burned human remains believed to be Kidwell were found on Taylor’s rural California property, with investigators alleging the victim was shot before the body was burned. Taylor had already been facing felony arson and firearm charges before this case, and prosecutors say witness statements about him discussing a “cremation” and showing burn injuries could become key evidence at trial.https://krcrtv.com/news/local/investigators-reveal-possible-id-of-person-killed-burned-on-property-near-orovillehttps://people.com/man-charged-with-murder-after-human-remains-found-on-property-11937811Dan Rodimer trial is coming uphttps://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/watched-you-nearly-murder-someone-rodimers-attorneys-want-texts-suppressed-3031459/ Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Major true crime cases are stacking up fast, with upcoming court dates for Rex Heuermann, Tyler Robinson, Joseph Duggar, Courtney Clenney, and Kouri Richins all approaching over the next several weeks. We are also actively watching cases like Floyd William Parrott, Shanna Gardner-Fernandez, and Shawn Stines, where new hearing dates could post at any time.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Joseph Duggar is accused in Bay County of felony child molestation involving a girl who was 9 years old during a 2020 family trip, with investigators alleging he later made incriminating statements during a monitored phone call. Bond set at $600,000 in Florida.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Arrest in the 1990 Lover's Lane murdershttps://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/lovers-lane-suspect-press-conferencehttps://foxsanantonio.com/news/nation-world/lovers-lane-murder-64-year-old-man-accused-of-killing-houston-couple-in-1990-texas-murder-double-homicide-investigation-cold-casehttps://dnasolves.com/articles/houston-lovers-lane-murder-floyd-william-parrott/ TCS TrialsTyler Robinson - Joe Kent?https://krcrtv.com/news/nation-world/joe-kent-says-he-was-blocked-from-investigating-charlie-kirks-murder-tucker-carlson-turning-point-usa-iran-israel-fbiDumb CriminalsKitKat Heisthttps://www.reuters.com/business/thieves-steal-12-tons-kitkat-chocolate-bars-europe-2026-03-28/Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Day four concluded with closing arguments, where defense attorney Timothy Bradl argued that Kelsey Fitzsimmons was in the middle of a suicide attempt, while prosecutor James Gubitose argued the firearm evidence proved she intentionally pointed the gun at Patrick Noonan. Judge Jeffrey T. Karp found Fitzsimmons not guilty, ruling that the Commonwealth had not proven beyond a reasonable doubt that she intentionally assaulted Noonan. In delivering the verdict, Karp said the evidence left too much uncertainty about whether the gun was aimed at police or at Kelsey herself, making reasonable doubt decisive.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Day three shifted sharply into the defense case: after the Commonwealth finished with David Strong, the defense called Lauren Page, who described hearing officer commands and gunshots from downstairs, followed by neighbor Maureen Toorisi, who testified about a later conversation in which Patrick Noonan described the shooting and allegedly referred to Kelsey as a “whackjob.”The most important testimony came when Kelsey herself took the stand and told Judge Jeffrey T. Karp that after being handed the restraining order and told her son would leave with Justin Aylaian, she decided within seconds to kill herself, intentionally lied about where her guns were, and grabbed the handgun upstairs because she believed she had “just lost everything.”She testified that the gun went only to her own temple, that it clicked when she pulled the trigger, and that Noonan shot her before she could process anything further — directly matching the defense theory that this was a suicide attempt, not an assault on police.

Day two centered on continued testimony from Patrick Noonan, who clarified under cross-examination that his first shot missed and his second shot struck Kelsey in the torso after he believed she had chambered a round and posed an immediate threat. The Commonwealth then shifted into technical firearm evidence through Steven Corr and Michael Bonasoro, using the gun itself to support the claim that officers’ description of a trigger click and chambered round was mechanically consistent. Family and civilian witnesses also added context around that morning, but the overall focus of day two was building the prosecution’s physical evidence around the handgun rather than emotional narrative.