The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

On August 20th, 1989, José and Kitty Menendez were shot to death inside their Beverly Hills mansion. The following year, their sons, Erik and Lyle, would be arrested for the murders. The ensuing trial captured the attention of viewers across the country and exposed the hidden familial sexual abuse kept secret by the Menendez family. Award-winning Trial Attorney and Host of the Courtroom Confidential Podcast Joshua Ritter gives an overview of the gruesome murders and provides his legal analysis of the infamous trial. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily revisits her conversation with former FBI Special Agent and Founding Partner at NAXO Chris Tarbell for a discussion about the ways we can protect ourselves from cyber crimes. Chris dives into the technological advancements that gave way to the development of 'deep fakes,' and explains how listeners can spot them, and prevent themselves from falling victim. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 8th, 1989, an affair between an FBI Agent and his informant ended in a deadly rage. FBI Agent Mark Putnam murdered his pregnant lover, Susan Smith, in the coal mining town of Pikeville, Kentucky. It would be a year until his crimes were discovered, thanks to a confession skillfully elicited from within the Bureau. Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Jim Huggins joins with a look at the tragic and unprecedented case, the dangerous affair between Mark and Susan, and shares details from Mark Putnam's shocking confession. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In America, laws exist that protect residents who use deadly force in circumstances of self-defense. But what do 'Stand Your Ground' laws look like in practical application? And how do these laws vary state-by-state? University of California, Berkeley Law Professor John Yoo provides a deep dive into what 'Stand Your Ground' laws are, their nuanced nature, and the legal protections Americans have in court. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For three weeks, Washington, D.C. residents were paralyzed with fear as a series of sniper attacks in October of 2002. Civilians were shot at random, some injured, others killed, with no rhyme or reason behind the attacks. Emily looks back on her conversation with retired U.S. Marshal Bill Sorukas as they discuss his involvement with the case and the crucial role he played in tracking down the shooters. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America is in the middle of an ongoing crime crisis that's devastating families and communities across the country. But how have bad policies at the U.S. Southern border augmented this problem? Retired NYPD Inspector and FOX News Contributor Paul Mauro discusses the factors that have contributed to the country's crime epidemic, from gang violence to murders committed by illegal immigrants. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 18th, 1931, Winnie Ruth Judd boarded a train to Los Angeles with a bandaged hand and foul-smelling luggage that leaked blood. Once she disembarked the train, she quickly departed, leaving behind her baggage. When police pried open the trunks to inspect the contents, they discovered the bodies of two murdered women, one of whom was dismembered. Author Laurie Notaro shares the life and crimes of the infamous Winnie Ruth Judd. She examines the historical context of the crimes to provide a different, more tragic version of the story as detailed in her upcoming book, The Murderess. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What drives a person to commit mass murder? With such a heinous crime, it's difficult to understand the motivations and mental illnesses that exist within a person's mind which lead them to carry out violence on a devastating level. However, research can help explain the existing patterns to better understand the factors at hand and prevent these crimes from happening in the future. Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and New York State Psychiatric Institute Dr. Ragy Girgis is the curator of the Columbia Mass Murder Database. He provides a glimpse into his research and discusses how we can prevent mass murders today. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily revisits her conversation with retired New Haven Police Lieutenant Lisa Dadio to discuss the tragic murder of 24-year-old Annie Le. On September 8, 2009, Annie Le disappeared from a campus lab at Yale University. Five days later, her body was discovered on the day she was to be wed. Lisa shares the gripping details of the investigation, and how it led to the arrest of her killer, Raymond Clark III. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On September 4th, 2024, a mass shooting took place at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia. It was later revealed that the suspected gunman, 14-year-old Colt Gray, had been flagged to the FBI last year for posting similar threats online. In the devastating aftermath of the shooting, one question continuously arises: How can we prevent mass shootings before they take place? Law Professor at the University of California, Berkeley John Yoo joins with a look at the constitutional questions surrounding early intervention when signs of a possible crime become apparent. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nancy Crampton-Brophy was unsatisfied with her life, marriage, and the lack of success garnered by her romance novels. As fate would have it, Nancy would eventually acquire the fame and notoriety she so desperately craved from one of her works: a blog post titled, How to Murder Your Husband. On June 2nd, 2018, Nancy's husband, Daniel Brophy, was found shot to death at the Oregon Culinary Institute. While Nancy played the role of a grieving widow for a time, it wasn't long until evidence surfaced that uncovered the sinister truth. Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Shawn Overstreet discusses the cold-blooded murder of chef Daniel Brophy and shares his experience prosecuting Nancy Crampton-Brophy. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September is National Cold Case Month, a time for remembering the victims of unsolved crimes, and devoting attention and resources to closing these cases. With hundreds of thousands of cold cases plaguing families across the country, one nonprofit is working to give families and law enforcement alike the resources needed to bring closure to these crimes. President of Solve the Case Detective Aaron Benzick shares his unique background as a law enforcement officer and discusses how it led him to create the organization. Later, he explains how the organization is bringing a call to action for investigators handling cold cases. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For 10 years, Madison McGhee believed that her father, J.C. McGhee, died of a heart attack. But at 16 years old, she learned that he was brutally murdered, and that his killer was still at large. The shocking realization sparked many more questions and began a search for answers in a case as cold as ice. Host of the Ice Cold Case podcast Madison McGhee discusses why she's turning to her family, as well as the public, in order to know her father better, and to find the person that killed him. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's tackling suspects, locating explosives, uncovering narcotics, or rescuing victims, K9s are fearless heroes willing to sacrifice it all to ensure our safety. Their service is not without consequences, and their work often results in health problems which lead to expensive veterinary costs that fall upon their handlers. That's why Congressional leaders are working for a legislative solution. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) discusses his bipartisan bill, the Honoring Our K9 Heroes Act, and shares how this legislation would help make medical care more accessible for the working dogs of our nation. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever since she was a teenager, Chris Cander had an appetite to explore the world. Enrolled at the University of Houston, she set out for Spain to spend a semester abroad in Madrid. One night, a stranger approached her and offered to take her to a phone so that she could make a call. But soon after Chris stepped foot in the man's car, he revealed himself to be a monster. Author Chris Cander shares how she survived an attempted murder in the Summer of 1989. Later, she shares how she was able to turn her trauma into advocacy and creativity, and how it inspired her book, The Young Of Other Animals. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily looks back at her conversation with Retired Supervisory Special Agent with the United States Secret Service and President of Capitol Security Consultants Jeff James to discuss ways in which we can protect ourselves from becoming victims of crime. In 1996, Jeff James was sworn in as a United States Secret Service Special Agent, beginning his 22-year-long career within the federal government. During his time in the Secret Service, he was promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge and also served as the Liaison to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Now, he works as the President of Capitol Security Consultants, as well as the Chief of Police at Robert Morris University. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the football field, Bryan Pata was destined for success. A 22-year-old defensive lineman for the University of Miami Hurricanes, Bryan was expected to be selected in the NFL Draft in the Spring of 2007. But before Bryan ever got the chance to make it big, he was shot and killed just outside his apartment near the University of Miami campus. His team mourned together, unaware that the person responsible for the crime may have been among them. Homicide Detective with the Miami-Dade Police Department's Cold Case Unit Juan Segovia brings details of the senseless murder and explains how his department was able to make an arrest in the case, 15 years later. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trial is underway for a Nevada politician accused of murdering an investigative journalist. In September 2022, 69-year-old Jeff German was found stabbed to death outside his home. Days later, 47-year-old Robert Telles was arrested in connection to the crime. He has pleaded not guilty to murder, but if convicted, could face life in prison. Award-winning Trial Attorney and Host of the Courtroom Confidential Podcast Joshua Ritter provides an overview of the case, as well as his expert legal analysis of the trial ahead. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College should be a time for optimism, excitement, and new beginnings. But for students at the University of Florida, their fall semester began with fear and heartbreak. In August of 1990, five young students were found gruesomely murdered in Gainesville, Florida, beginning an intense search for monster known as “The Gainesville Ripper.” Attorney Rod Smith served as the prosecutor in the trial of Danny Rolling. He looks back at how he was able to secure the death penalty against Rolling and shares how one of Rolling's fellow inmates played a pivotal role in building the case against him. Rod Smith currently serves as partner at Avera & Smith LLP. Rod is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law and previously served as state attorney of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. He was a member of the Florida State Senate from 2001-2006. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday, August 2nd, 33-year-old Chad Doerman was sentenced to three consecutive life terms for the murders of his three young boys. On June 15th, 2023, Doerman retrieved his rifle and killed his sons "execution style" in broad daylight. Doerman pleaded guilty to the three murder charges, as well as two counts of felonious assault for the injuries he inflicted on his former wife and stepdaughter. FOX 19 Anchor and Host of Cincinnati's Crime Vault Podcast Jessica Schmidt discusses the legal conclusion of the tragic case and shares the impact this heartbreaking crime left on the Clermont County community. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices