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Brian Walshe Trial Begins: Internet Searches Take Center Stage Dec 04, 2025

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The murder trial of Brian Walshe - the man who's been accused of killing, dismembering, and hiding the body of his wife - began earlier this week. Prosecutors focused on Walshe's alleged internet search history, which included entries inquiring about getting away with murder. Walshe has pleaded guilty to the two lesser charges against him, but maintains he did not murder his wife.

Former NYPD Inspector, FOX News Contributor, and Co-host of The Weekly Rap Sheet, Paul Mauro, provides his legal analysis of the trial thus far.

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Luigi Mangione's Defense Moves To Block Key Evidence In CEO Murder Case Dec 03, 2025

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Defense attorneys for Luigi Mangione are in court this week fighting to suppress evidence and police statements in the murder case, accusing him of fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December 2024.

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Who Stalked Ruth Finley? The Mystery Of 'The Poet' Dec 02, 2025

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Beginning in the late 1970s, Ruth Finley was terrorized by a mysterious stalker known as 'The Poet'. At that time, Wichita, Kansas, was on the hunt to find another monster: the BTK serial killer. Over time, Ruth's encounters with The Poet grew more violent, leading investigators to ask a chilling question: was Ruth yet another victim on BTK's list, or did Wichita have another serial predator on the loose?

Associate Professor of English at Baruch College, CUNY, Corey Mead discusses the many twists and turns in the case, as well as the shocking conclusion, as detailed in his new book, The Pursued.

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Mummified Body Found After Man Allegedly Impersonates Mom Dec 01, 2025

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Italian authorities say a man posed as his deceased mother to keep collecting her pension, leading police to discover her mummified body hidden in their home.

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Flawed FBI Report Delays Justice In New Hampshire Cold Case Nov 28, 2025

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A New Hampshire cold case has been solved nearly 50 years later, revealing that a flawed FBI report allowed the prime suspect in a young mother’s murder to walk free.

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From The Vault: Warning Signs From Within A Cult Nov 27, 2025

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Emily revisits her discussion with Rick Alan Ross, the Executive Director of the Cult Education Institute, about the structure and psychology of notorious cults.

Rick unpacks the many tactics cults use to recruit, manipulate, and control members, and discusses how impacted individuals can be deprogrammed. He later revisits notable cases from his years of experience.

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Virginia Football Coach Vanishes After Child Exploitation Warrants Issued Nov 27, 2025

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Authorities are searching for longtime Virginia high school football coach Travis Turner, who vanished just as police issued 10 warrants accusing him of child pornography and soliciting a minor.

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Case Review: Breaking Free From NXIVM Nov 25, 2025

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Emily revisits her conversation with author and documentary producer India Oxenberg about how she was drawn into, and ultimately escaped, the NIXVM cult.

For seven years, India endured abuse, manipulation, and isolation under the coercive control of NXIVM's leader, Keith Raniere. She reflects on how she ultimately found the courage to break free and head toward a path of healing.

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Woman Sentenced in Brutal Mexico Carjacking That Left Three Tourists Dead Nov 24, 2025

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A 23-year-old woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for instigating a carjacking in Mexico that led to the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend, whose bodies were later found in a remote well.

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Former Olympic Athlete-Turned-Drug Kingpin Tied To Witness Killing Nov 21, 2025

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U.S. authorities have charged former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned international drug kingpin Ryan Wedding with ordering the murder of a key witness set to testify against him.

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