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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Father asks his children ‘do you want to go to heaven’ after killing their mother Jan 31, 2026

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In this episode, we’ll get an update on the case of a nurse facing allegations of sexual abuse in the Detroit area. We’ll also hear breakdown of a shooting at a popular bar near a university and about a man in prison for killing his family with an axe who may soon be released. But first, we’re going to the heart of heart of Central Florida, where a murder-suicide shocked a small town this week. Special thanks to the Bob Rose Show out of WSKY in Gainesville, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, the Dana & Parks podcast out of KMBZ in Kansas City and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: An interview with the attorney for Renee Good’s family and more Jan 24, 2026

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This week, we have brief updates on two disturbing cases in the Philadelphia area. We also have information about a reward offered for a shooting at a historic restaurant in New Orleans, a discussion of a neighbor-on-neighbor shooting in Missouri, the latest on a man accused of killing a Detroit neurosurgeon and an interview with the lawyer representing Renee Good’s family in the wake of her fatal shooting by an ICE agent. Featuring reports from KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWL Radio in New Orleans, the Dana and Parks podcast out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, and the Adam and Jordana show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Several high-profile cases get updates Jan 17, 2026

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In this episode, we have an update on the tragic mauling of a young teen in Kansas and an ongoing investigation in to the brutal death. We’ll also check into a grave robber case that we touched on last week, a cold case in the Bay Area and a 2001 mass shooting that you might not remember. We also have updates on several high-profile cases the Gilgo Beach murders, the Ellen Greenberg case, the Luigi Mangione’s case and the Nick Reiner case.

RISING FROM THE ASHES: Episode 5, The Unseen Disasters Jan 16, 2026

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After the flames are gone, a new crisis begins. This episode pulls back the curtain on the invisible aftermath of disaster; the paperwork, permits, insurance battles, and endless waiting that stall recovery. Through conversations with her brother, Nataly explores why rebuilding takes so long and how resilience is tested long after the headlines fade.

RISING FROM THE ASHES: Episode 4, The Reporter Becomes the Story Jan 15, 2026

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In this episode, Nataly confronts what happens when professional distance disappears and grief becomes public. As media attention intensifies, she reflects on the emotional toll of telling her story again and again, and how reporting became both a survival mechanism and a container for pain she didn’t yet know how to carry.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Serial graverobber found, 82-year-old charged in cold case, a possible Uvalde mistrial and more Jan 10, 2026

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This episode will focus on several recent stories coming out our newsrooms from coast to coast. They include the arrest of a man accused of hoarding human remains in his home and in storage units, an octogenarian arrested for the alleged murder of his wife nearly 40 years ago, and an update on the legal saga stemming from the Uvalde Elementary school massacre, and murder investigations in Kansas and Ohio.

RISING FROM THE ASHES: Episode 2, The Morning After Jan 09, 2026

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Episode two picks up in the quiet aftermath of the fire, when the adrenaline fades and reality sets in. Nataly Tavidian reflects on the moment she learned her family home was gone—a phone call from a close colleague/TV reporter who was reporting live from the property. The episode centers on the shock of seeing what remains for the first time and the emotional weight of hearing devastating news from someone who knew the house, the family, and its history. Through archival audio and a year-later one-on-one conversation with her friend, the episode explores how grief shows up in unexpected ways, even for journalists trained to stay composed. Episode 2 examines the human side of disaster reporting, the role of compassion in moments of loss, and the difficult transition from breaking news to personal reckoning.

INTRODUCING: RISING FROM THE ASHES Episode 1, The Day the Fire Found Me Jan 08, 2026

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In the first episode of Rising from the Ashes, KNX News reporter Nataly Tavidian recounts the day Southern California’s wildfires stopped being a story she was covering - and became the one she was living. While reporting on the Palisades Fire, Nataly was sent to cover a new blaze threatening Pasadena and Altadena: the neighborhood where she grew up and the home her parents built after immigrating to the U.S. As evacuation orders spread, she rushed home while still on the air, trying to reach her family and rescue what mattered most. The episode captures the collision between professional duty and personal loss, as Nataly and her brother returned to their property under extreme conditions, salvaging family photo albums and home videos while unsure if they would ever see the house again. Episode 1 sets the foundation for the six-part series, exploring survival mode, adrenaline, and the moment a reporter becomes part of the disaster she is documenting - marking the beginning of a year-long journey through grief, recovery, and rebuilding.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: How Bondi beach has heightened concerns about antisemitic attacks in US and abroad Jan 03, 2026

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This week, we’re covering several crimes reported over the holidays and diving into the Bondi Beach attack and a concerning rise in antisemitism. We'll also provide an update on the Brown University shooting.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Biggest cold cases from 2025 Dec 31, 2025

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These are the biggest cold cases we covered this year.

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