Beyond Criminal Headlines
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with experts who've investigated some of the most notorious crimes in U.S. history.
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'Technology doesn't go cold': Solving the 1972 murder of Debbie Lynn Randall
April 10, 2024 16:07 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBIn fall 2023, investigators identified a nine-year-old girl's killer 51 years after she was abducted near her home in Marietta, Georgia. Sergeant Morris Nix takes us beyond criminal headlines for episode 36, with a firsthand account of what it was like to help solve Debbie Lynn Randall's 1972 murder.
'Never the monster you expect': Susan Hendricks on the Delphi murders
December 15, 2023 19:37 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBIn 2017, the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German shook the small town of Delphi, Indiana. More than six years later, will legal chaos persist in delaying the trial for the man charged in their deaths? Susan Hendricks, journalist and author of ‘Down the Hill: My Descent Into the Double Murder in Delphi’, takes us beyond criminal headlines for episode 35.
"There are monsters out there": Detective closer than ever to solving 1994 Savannah cold case
September 21, 2023 21:08 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBIn January 1994, 17-year-old Tami Jackson was found brutally murdered in Savannah, Georgia. Now, the lead investigator says she’s closer than ever to solving this decades-old cold case. Detective Tarra Smith takes us beyond criminal headlines for episode 34.
"Somebody had her in the crosshairs": Unpacking the disappearance of Natalee Holloway
July 23, 2023 16:19 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBIt's been nearly 20 years since Alabama teen Natalee Holloway vanished on the last day of her high school graduation trip to Aruba. What’s next for the main suspect in her disappearance, Joran van der Sloot? Emmy Award winning Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum takes us beyond criminal headlines for episode 33.
Ross Harris: Could a newly revived case keep him behind bars?
June 16, 2023 17:50 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBRoss Harris, whose murder conviction for the 2014 hot car death of his toddler son was overturned by Georgia’s Supreme Court last year, will not be retried. But could a case regarding his various sex-related offenses keep him in jail? Legal Analyst Philip Holloway takes us beyond criminal headlines for episode 32. Previous episode on Ross Harris: Episode 22 – Philip Holloway on the trial of Ross Harris
Murders at Lake Oconee: 9 years later, private lab gives investigators new hope
May 23, 2023 00:03 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBNine years later, the mystery behind the murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond on Georgia’s Lake Oconee still confounds authorities. Could new technology and the efforts of a private lab finally help solve the case? WSB-TV’s Karyn Greer takes us beyond criminal headlines for episode 31. Previous episode on the Dermonds: Episode 20 – Mark Winne on the murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond
Four decades of murder: Jillian Lauren on confronting America's most prolific serial killer
April 20, 2023 21:37 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBSamuel Little is considered the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, having confessed to killing 93 women between 1970 and 2005. Following his murder conviction in 2014, Jillian Lauren confronted Little and fought to identify several of his unknown victims. Jillian takes us beyond criminal headlines for episode 30.
Murdaugh Fallout: "Will others be prosecuted?"
March 21, 2023 11:40 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with experts who've investigated some of the most notorious crimes in U.S. history. Episode 29 features legal analyst Philip Holloway on what’s next for convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh – and those closest to him. Other episodes featuring more on the Murdaugh investigations: Episode 17 – Riley Benson on the Murdaugh investigations Episode 27 – Alex Murdaugh Trial: Philip Holloway on key moments so far
Matt Johnson on the Susana Morales murder investigation
March 08, 2023 18:21 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with experts who've investigated some of the most notorious crimes in U.S. history. Episode 28 features WSB-TV’s Matt Johnson on the Susana Morales murder investigation.
Alex Murdaugh Trial: Philip Holloway on key moments so far
February 23, 2023 06:17 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with experts who've investigated some of the most notorious crimes in U.S. history. Episode 27 features legal analyst Philip Holloway on key moments so far in disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial.
Detective Bob Green on the disappearance of Erica Baker
February 07, 2023 15:23 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with experts who've investigated some of the most notorious crimes in U.S. history. Episode 26 features Detective Bob Green on the disappearance of Erica Baker.
Michelle Wright on the murder of Carla Larson
January 13, 2023 16:02 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who've covered some of the most notorious crimes in U.S. history. Episode 25 features 95.5 WSB’s Michelle Wright on the murder of Carla Larson.
Sandra Parrish on the murder of Heather Strube
December 22, 2022 00:02 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who've covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 24 features 95.5 WSB’s Sandra Parrish on the murder of Heather Strube.
Dr. Joni Johnston on the murder of Susie Zhao
December 07, 2022 23:04 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who've covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 23 features Dr. Joni Johnston on the field of forensic psychology and the murder of Susie Zhao.
Philip Holloway on the trial of Ross Harris
October 27, 2022 13:18 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who've covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 22 features legal analyst Philip Holloway on the trial of Ross Harris, the Georgia father convicted in his toddler son’s hot car death.
Michael Seiden on Georgia attorney convicted in real estate investor's killing
October 12, 2022 20:58 - 40 minutes - 60.9 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who've covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 21 features WSB-TV’s Michael Seiden on the trial of Bryan Schmitt, an attorney convicted of murder in the 2019 road rage killing of Hamid Jahangard.
Mark Winne on the murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond
September 28, 2022 14:37 - 30 minutes - 45.9 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who've covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 20 features WSB-TV’s Mark Winne on the unsolved murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond.
Mike Petchenik on the death of Tamla Horsford
September 14, 2022 13:49 - 33 minutes - 50 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who've covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 19 features former WSB-TV reporter Mike Petchenik on the death of Tamla Horsford.
Gina Tron and Jennifer Kathleen Gibbons on the murder of Suzanne Bombardier
August 17, 2022 23:38 - 52 minutes - 78.6 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who've covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 18 features journalist Gina Tron and writer Jennifer Kathleen Gibbons on the murder of Suzanne ‘Suzie’ Bombardier.
Riley Benson on the Murdaugh investigations
August 02, 2022 22:43 - 1 hour - 101 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who've covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 17 features Riley Benson, anchor/reporter for News 2 in Charleston, S.C., on the Murdaugh investigations.
Michael Seiden on the Katie Janness murder investigation
July 15, 2022 03:13 - 35 minutes - 53.2 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who've covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 16 features WSB-TV's Michael Seiden on the Katie Janness murder investigation.
Monique Ming Laven on Amanda Knox
June 29, 2022 03:07 - 48 minutes - 72 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who've covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 15 features KIRO 7’s Monique Ming Laven on the 2009 and 2011 trials of Amanda Knox.
Philip Holloway on what's next in the Tara Grinstead case
June 09, 2022 20:21 - 42 minutes - 64.2 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who've covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 14 features legal analyst Philip Holloway, who gives his recap of Ryan Duke's trial and previews what's next in the Tara Grinstead case.
Cheryl McHenry on Ryan Zimmerman
May 24, 2022 16:07 - 36 minutes - 54.9 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who’ve covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 13 features an in-depth conversation with WHIO-TV’s Cheryl McHenry on the mysterious, tragic death of Ryan Zimmerman.
Bob Ward on the Gardner Museum Heist
May 10, 2022 19:50 - 49 minutes - 73.5 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who’ve covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 12 features an in-depth conversation with Boston 25’s Bob Ward on the unsolved Gardner Museum art heist.
Philip Holloway on the upcoming trial for Tara Grinstead's alleged killer
April 29, 2022 01:53 - 48 minutes - 71.9 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who’ve covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 11 features an in-depth conversation with legal analyst Philip Holloway on the upcoming trial for Tara Grinstead's alleged killer, Ryan Duke.
Gary Horcher on Jeffrey Dahmer
April 13, 2022 22:17 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who’ve covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 10 features an in-depth conversation with KIRO 7's Gary Horcher on infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.
Marney Rich Keenan on The Oakland County Child Killer Investigation
March 30, 2022 01:24 - 50 minutes - 74.8 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who’ve covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode nine features an in-depth conversation with journalist and true crime author Marney Rich Keenan on The Oakland County Child Killer Investigation.
Bill Torpy on Fred Tokars
March 15, 2022 19:37 - 42 minutes - 63.4 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who’ve covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode eight features an in-depth conversation with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Bill Torpy on Fred Tokars.
Mike Petchenik on Rusty Sneiderman's murder
March 01, 2022 21:34 - 30 minutes - 44.9 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who’ve covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode seven features an in-depth conversation with former WSB-TV reporter Mike Petchenik on Rusty Sneiderman's fatal 2010 shooting.
Tony Thomas on Tara Grinstead
February 16, 2022 01:45 - 36 minutes - 54.8 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who’ve covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode six features an in-depth conversation with WSB-TV's Tony Thomas on the Tara Grinstead case.
Veronica Waters on Tex McIver
December 16, 2021 04:09 - 59 minutes - 88.4 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who’ve covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode five features an in-depth conversation with 95.5 WSB's Veronica Waters on the Tex McIver murder trial.
Ed Hula on Ted Bundy
December 01, 2021 19:28 - 39 minutes - 59.3 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who’ve covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode four features an in-depth conversation with esteemed journalist, and editor of ‘Around The Rings’, Ed Hula on infamous serial killer Ted Bundy.
Mark McKay on the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing
November 16, 2021 15:59 - 38 minutes - 56.9 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who’ve covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode three features an in-depth conversation with 95.5 WSB’s Mark McKay on the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing.
Michelle Wright on the story of Tawana Brawley
November 05, 2021 15:55 - 37 minutes - 55.7 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who’ve covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode two features an in-depth conversation with 95.5 WSB's Michelle Wright on the story of Tawana Brawley.
Monica Kaufman Pearson on the Atlanta Child Murders
October 22, 2021 20:49 - 29 minutes - 43.4 MBHost Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who’ve covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode one features an in-depth conversation with the iconic Monica Kaufman Pearson on the Atlanta Child Murders.