Tad Cummins’ defense against charges he kidnapped 15-year-old Elizabeth Thomas appears to be that he was only helping his student run away from home. The former teacher appeared in court Monday, asking a judge to send him home to Tennessee so he can fight the charges. Nancy Grace discusses the latest details of Cummins’ plan to disappear with the girl.
Today
Bodycam Shows ‘American Idol’ Contestant in Tears and Vomiting After Alleged Staged Burglary; His Arrest Follows Days Later| Crime Alert 03.03.26
Recently released bodycam footage from Ohio authorities provides insight into the moments following the tragic shooting of Ashley Flynn, the spouse of former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn. Jurors in the case against Misty Roberts, the former mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, h ... Show More
5m 49s
Yesterday
Mayhem in the Morgue _ The Weather Outside Is Frightful
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of death of individuals. If you’re sensitive to this topic, this episode may not be for you. When winter weather hits, the danger is not only what happens on the roads, but also what happens when the heat goes out, help slows down ... Show More
18m 54s
Jan 2024
Found 100 Yards From Her Own Backyard: The Murder of 17 Year Old Valerie Tindall
Valerie was a 17-year-old girl, living with her family in Arlington, Indiana. Her mom had moved them there, just outside of Indianapolis, to help get her daughter away from violence. During the summer of 2023, Valerie was working a handful of jobs, including helping her neighbor, ... Show More
36m 42s
Feb 2024
Murder On Campus: The Case Of Laken Riley
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 ... Show More
37m 18s
Dec 2024
A "no body" murder trial in Mississippi. A Wisconsin dad fakes his death. Plus, keeping your home safe during the holidays.
<p>Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. The body of missing Ole Miss student and gay activist Jay Lee has never been found, but prosecutors charged his secret lover with his murder. The man pleaded not guilty and last week ... Show More
27m 27s
Oct 2024
Death by Suitcase. The Missing Virginia Mom. Plus, Tips to Avoid a Carjacking.
<p>Listen to this week's episode of the Dateline: True Crime Weekly podcast with Andrea Canning. On the show, Sarah Boone is heading to trial in a Florida courtroom, accused of murdering her boyfriend with a suitcase. And the latest details in the prosecution's case against Nares ... Show More
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