On April 10th, 2024, O.J. Simpson passed away from cancer at his home in Las Vegas. At the height of his football career, Simpson was widely regarded as one of the best athletes of all time. However, his fame and popularity turned into infamy and controversy following the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. Simpson was arrested for their murders, but after a high-profile trial that captivated the country, he was acquitted of the slayings. Former NFL Sideline Reporter Michele Tafoya reacts to the news of Simpson's death and reflects on his controversial legacy. 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 Tuesday, April 9th, Jennifer and James Crumbley, parents of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley, were separately sentenced to 10-15 years in prison. Both Crumbley parents were convicted of four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the 2021 attack conducted by their son which killed four students. WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne lays out the details of the Crumbleys' sentencing and provides a look at the statements given in court this week. 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 December 22, 2000, three individuals entered the Swedish National Museum at gunpoint and stole three paintings, two by Renoir, and one my Rembrandt. The thieves delayed the arrival of law enforcement by detonating car bombs and made their escape via speedboat. The total value of the heist was $42 million. Retired FBI Special Agent Robert Wittman provides a glimpse into the world of art and property crime. He shares the story of his undercover mission to recover the stolen art. During his time in the FBI, Robert played a key role in the creation of the Bureau's Art Crime Team. He is now the President of Robert Wittman Inc., a consulting firm dedicated to helping galleries, museums, and properly protect their cultural assets. He details thrilling stories that defined his illustrious career in his memoir, Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World's Stolen Treasures. 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

A federal appeals court in Boston has ordered that the case of the Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev be returned to a lower court. In a 2-1 vote, the three-judge panel concluded that claims of juror bias from Tsarnaev's legal team had not been adequately probed. Depending on the investigation of the lower court, a new penalty phase could overturn Tsarnaev's death sentence. Retired FBI Special Agent Kyle Vowinkel recounts how he was able to use his experience with the Crisis Negotiation Unit and the Hostage Rescue Team to secure Tsarnaev's peaceful surrender. Later, he reacts to the latest news surrounding Tsarnaev. 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

Out of the many disturbing images in Karen Stitt's case file, one photo stands out: 15-year-old Karen is seen sitting on a sunny beach, her smile as warm and bright as her surroundings. On September 2nd, 1982, Karen's lifeless body was found thrown behind a restaurant wall. She had been raped and stabbed 59 times. For over forty years, investigators were unable to find answers to the mystery of Karen's murder. However, one officer was determined to bring justice to the happy, sunny teenager pictured in the photograph. Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety Detective Matt Hutchison details how he was able to close the decades-old cold case. He explains how through creative thinking and savvy investigative skills, he was able to use genetic genealogy to arrest the suspected murderer. 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

November 13th, 2022 will forever be remembered as the day four innocent lives were brutally ended in Moscow, Idaho. University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin were found violently killed in their off-campus home. Today, Bryan Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree murder and one felony burglary charge in connection to the killings. However, no trial date has been set. FOX News Crime Scene and Forensic Expert Mark Fuhrman is the host of three new FOX Nation specials about the Idaho murders. He describes the chilling details covered in Digital Shadows, Savage Instincts, and Moscow Murders, all streaming now. 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 a time, Amy Ballon felt like she was living in a fairytale - she was an accomplished realtor living a fabulous life. One day, Amy met a man who treated her like a princess. However, it wasn't until she married him that red flags began to appear. One night Amy was attacked by her abusive husband. She called the police, yet when first responders arrived at the scene, she was the one placed in handcuffs. Author, advocate, and realtor Amy Ballon discusses how her abuser framed her for a crime she did not commit. She shares how she fought for her innocence. Later, she delves into the shocking twists that arose afterward. In her book, Fabulous To Framed, Amy details her story of survival and advocacy. Today, Amy is a board trustee of the Domestic Violence Advocacy Center and founded her nonprofit, Raising Awareness For The Innocent. 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

March 22nd marks this year's National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame ceremony. The organization is dedicated to honoring the brilliant men and women who risk their lives to make the world a safer place. Each day, first responders put their lives on the line to protect their community, not for recognition, but to be a force for good. Co-founder and Board Chair of the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame Megan Stockburger provides a glimpse into this year's ceremony and the inductees who will be honored for their work and sacrifices. Later, she explains why it's so important that we recognize and celebrate the dedication of law enforcement officers across the country. 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

If someone who seemed larger than life offered you a glimpse of a brand-new self, would you believe it? Keith Raniere had the ability to make the people around him see a vision of hope and success with his group, NXIVM. For a moment, India Oxenberg saw it too. However, NXIVM's true purpose was darker than anything she could have ever imagined. Author and documentary producer India Oxenberg details her seven-year experience with the NXIVM cult and explains how she was able to break free. She shares her journey of healing and finding her voice and discusses the joys of her life today. India has released a documentary about the story of her survival and escape from NXIVM entitled Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult, as well as a memoir about her journey, Still Learning.  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

After surviving a harrowing attack from the Railroad Killer, Holly Dunn made it her mission to become a vessel of hope for fellow survivors. She went on to become the co-founder and spokesperson for Holly's House, an advocacy center for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. The organization understands what it means to heal from traumatic wounds, whether physical or emotional. That's why they're taking a victim-centered approach to their care. Executive Director of Holly's House Kristine Cordts discusses how the foundation works and provides a glimpse of the care it offers for victims of all ages. 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 summer of 1997 brought a season of good feelings to the University of Kentucky campus. Holly Dunn, a junior at the time, was eager to spend the upcoming semester with her boyfriend, Chris Maier. After leaving an off-campus fraternity party one evening, Holly and Chris spent time alone together on a nearby railway track. Little did they know, a murderer lurked within the shadows. Author, speaker, and survivor Holly Dunn shares the story of her encounter with the Railroad Killer, ultimately becoming the sole survivor. She discusses her physical and emotional recovery, and how she continues to advocate for other victims today. Holly has authored the book, Sole Survivor: The Inspiring True Story of Coming Face to Face with the Infamous Railroad Killer, detailing her story of survival at the hands of Angel Maturino Reséndiz. She continues to support other victims of sexual assault and domestic violence through the Holly's House Victim Advocacy Center. 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

It's been 20 years since the disappearance of 21-year-old Maura Murray, but her family remains just as determined to find answers in her case. Her sister, Julie, has worked tirelessly to find the information needed to bring Maura home. She now hosts a new podcast that's dedicated to reclaiming Maura's story, bringing attention to her disappearance, and finding a resolution to this unsolved case. Host of the Media Pressure podcast Julie Murray and Producer Sarah Turney discuss what's known, and what remains unknown about the disappearance of Maura Murray. Later, they provide their perspectives as families of missing persons and share what it means to reclaim Maura's story in the true crime realm. 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

It's often said that seeing is believing, but new technological developments are making it easier for your eyes to deceive you. The rise of artificial intelligence has allowed criminals and bad actors to create deepfakes, manufactured media that mimics a person's voice, face, or likeness. Both celebrities and everyday people are becoming targets of deepfake attacks, so how can we protect ourselves? Former FBI Special Agent and Founding Partner at NAXO Chris Tarbell explains what this new technology is and how it works. He later provides tips for listeners to be able to detect deepfakes and protect 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

Cyber-sexual assault, digital domestic violence - no matter the name you use, it's a crime that could happen to anyone. It happened to Darieth Chisolm. After a decades-long career in journalism, she decided to follow a new path, becoming a successful author, speaker, and entrepreneur. But when her abuser threatened to kill her and distributed revenge porn against her, she made it her mission to never be silenced. Media personality and Founder of 50 Shades of Silence Darieth Chisolm shares the story of how she overcame cyber sexual violence at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, and how she's now working to empower other victims and survivors. 50 Shades of Silence is a social justice project dedicated to providing resources to victims of cyber-sexual violence. 50 Shades of Silence works to empower and strengthen survivors and restore their dignity, while also advocating for stricter laws to combat these crimes. 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 Thursday, February 22, 2024, 22-year-old Laken Riley was reported missing after she did not return from a jog on the University of Georgia campus. Soon after the report, her body was found in a forested area. The suspect, 26-year-old Jose Antonio Ibarra, was arrested by police the following day. He has been charged with several offenses, including murder, aggravated assault, and hindering a 911 call. Retired NYPD Inspector, Attorney, and FOX News Contributor Paul Mauro lays out the charges against Ibarra and explains how his migration status plays a role in the case. 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

As miners search for gold along the cold and sandy beaches of Nome, Alaska, the Indigenous community is searching for answers surrounding the disappearance of 33-year-old Florence Okpealuk. Florence was last seen on August 30th, 2020, leaving behind her shoes, socks, and jacket at a miner's tent. No trace of her has been found to this day. Nome community member Rachel Ventress is the organizer behind Finding Flo, and has worked to raise awareness and demand justice for Florence's case. She joins to discuss the circumstances of her disappearance and the state of the investigation today. Florence's mother, Marie, and her sister, Alex join to discuss her legacy and the impact she has had on the Indigenous community. Later, Executive Director of Data for Indigenous Justice Charlene Apok brings attention to the shocking statistics surrounding missing and murdered Indigenous women and provides calls to action to combat this ongoing crisis. 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

Tuesday, February 20th marked the heartbreaking conclusion to a five-day search for a missing girl. 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham went missing after she never made it to her Texas bus stop on Thursday, February 15th. Her body was found in a river roughly 10 miles away from her home in Livingston, Texas. 42-year-old Don Steven McDougal was supposed to take Audrii to her bus stop that fateful morning. He's now been charged with her capital murder. FOX News Los Angeles-based Correspondent Jonathan Hunt brings the latest updates in the case. He discusses the impact of Audrii's disappearance and death on her Texas community and lays out the charges McDougal now faces. 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 1996, 19-year-old Cal Poly student Kristin Smart went missing after attending a college party over Memorial Day weekend. Although she did not seem drunk to partygoers, students found her passed out in a neighboring lawn. Paul Flores volunteered to walk Kristin home and was the last person to see her. Flores became a person of interest in the investigation into Kristin's disappearance and would later become the prime suspect in her murder.   Retired San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Detective Clint Cole became the lead investigator in Kristin's case in 2019. He discusses the evolution of the case, and how he was eventually able to bring answers to the decades-old mystery. 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

Blood. It runs through everyone's veins, but when it's outside of the body, it can be used to tell a story. Whether it's a splatter, a gush, a pool, or even one small drop, forensic experts can use bloodstain pattern analysis to define the context in which a crime unfolded. Vice President at Bevel, Gardner & Associates Ross Gardner explains the science behind bloodstain pattern analysis and explains its methodology. Later, he reflects on specific crime scenes that left a lasting impression on 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

While it's seemingly common for marriage to end in divorce, how common is it for divorce to end in murder? After a hostile marriage and a bitter divorce, Betty Broderick killed her ex-husband, Dan, and his new wife, Linda. In court, Betty never denied killing the couple, however, she argued that years of battles and abuse drove her to that deadly breaking point. Criminal Defense Attorney Jack Earley represented Betty Broderick during the sensational trial. He discusses Betty's bitter marriage and divorce and reflects on his work during the high-profile case. Jack Earley is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the State Bar of California. He is the founding President of the Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association and an associate professor at the University of California, Irvine. He previously served as President of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and currently serves as a co-chair for the CACJ Death Penalty Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices