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A Tennessee mother made a horrifying discovery on Christmas morning when she allegedly found hidden cameras in her 15-year-old daughter’s bedroom and bathroom. The investigation in Tipton County led to the arrest of Cameron Sanders, a registered nurse who now faces multiple charges after a digital extraction of his phone allegedly uncovered thousands of pieces of child sexual abuse material. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the disturbing timeline of the case and what investigators found with Tipton County Sheriff Shannon Beasley.
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When Alexander Ortiz appeared in court for the brutal January 2024 Albuquerque murders of Alianna Farfan and Nicole Maldonado, the victims' grieving family triggered an all-out brawl that erupted in the courtroom on January 31, 2025. Newly obtained bodycam footage takes viewers inside the bloody aftermath, revealing the raw heartbreak and rage behind the viral chaos. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking footage and the tragic history of the case.
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The human remains of Melissa Casias, a missing Los Alamos National Laboratory worker, have been discovered nearly a year after her disappearance in New Mexico's Carson National Forest. The strange discovery breathes new life into a staggering federal investigation concerning more than a dozen mysterious deaths and disappearances of U.S. scientists with access to sensitive military secrets, including missing retired Air Force Major General William "Neil" McCasland. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the latest chilling updates alongside private investigator Ashton Packe to analyze what these developments mean for national security.
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From serial killer confessions to chilling admissions of violence, a criminal face-to-face with law enforcement can completely shift the course of a case. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down unforgettable, taped confessions and the investigations that brought justice for the victims.
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A horrific plot in northern Michigan takes a shocking turn after a young pregnant woman is found brutally murdered. In Wexford County, investigators uncover a bizarre web of relationships as they look into the tragic death of Rebecca Park, whose biological mother, Cortney Bartholomew, and stepfather, Brad Bartholomew, face first-degree murder and torture charges. Now the victim's sister, Kimberly Park, who was initially locked up for allegedly lying to police, has had her charges dropped. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber digs deep into the disturbing timeline, the changing stories, and the dark secrets surrounding this horrific crime.
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Mackenzie Shirilla, the Ohio teenager convicted of intentionally driving her car into a brick wall in Strongsville and killing her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan, has filed multiple appeals. Despite her insistence of innocence in the new Netflix documentary "The Crash," courts have continuously shot down her defense team's arguments regarding missing deadlines and trial evidence. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sits down with powerhouse criminal defense attorney Diane Menashe to break down Shirilla's legal strategy and whether she has any chance left at the Ohio Supreme Court.
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In Palm Coast, Florida, 65-year-old Julia Kalthof allegedly took the law into her own hands by using her SUV to chase a 14-year-old along a bike path. Newly released bodycam footage captures the intense confrontation between deputies and Kalthof. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the investigative video and speaks with the victim's parents, Adam and Christina Ellis, about the terrifying ordeal.
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Netflix’s “The Crash” has reignited debate surrounding Mackenzie Shirilla and the deadly 2022 crash that killed 20-year-old Dominic Russo and 19-year-old Davion Flanagan. Now, Dominic’s sister Christine Russo is sharing her reaction to the documentary, Shirilla’s recent statements, backlash surrounding the film, and how the families continue moving forward years after the tragedy. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber walks us through the documentary fallout and speaks directly with Dominic Russo’s sister about grief, accountability, and the lasting impact of this case.
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Sarah Kellen, who has long been connected to Jeffrey Epstein and his former associate Ghislaine Maxwell, sat for a closed-door deposition with lawmakers examining Epstein’s network and related investigations. Allegations, court records, newly discussed details, and Kellen’s own statements are now drawing renewed attention as she names names. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber walks us through Sarah Kellen’s deposition, the allegations tied to Epstein’s inner circle, and what this latest development could mean moving forward.
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The newly-released Netflix documentary "The Crash" has skyrocketed to number one, bringing renewed scrutiny and massive fallout to the case of Mackenzie Shirilla. Shirilla was convicted of intentionally driving nearly 100 mph into a building in Strongsville, Ohio in 2022, killing her 20-year-old boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and his 19-year-old friend, Davion Flanagan. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber takes a closer look at the fresh controversy surrounding the Shirilla family, including her father's job suspension and newly surfaced jailhouse accounts.
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