Episodes

  • Stand Your Ground Laws

    Stand Your Ground Laws
    Oct 3 2024
    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
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    19 mins
  • True Crime Case Review: The D.C. Beltway Sniper Attacks

    True Crime Case Review: The D.C. Beltway Sniper Attacks
    Oct 1 2024
    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
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Inside America's Crime Crisis

    Inside America's Crime Crisis
    Sep 26 2024
    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
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    21 mins
  • The Trunk Murderess: The Crimes Of Winnie Ruth Judd

    The Trunk Murderess: The Crimes Of Winnie Ruth Judd
    Sep 24 2024
    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
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    55 mins
  • Inside The Minds Of Mass Murderers

    Inside The Minds Of Mass Murderers
    Sep 19 2024
    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
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    30 mins
  • True Crime Case Review: Ivy League Homicide

    True Crime Case Review: Ivy League Homicide
    Sep 17 2024
    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
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    59 mins
  • How To Prevent Another Mass Shooting

    How To Prevent Another Mass Shooting
    Sep 12 2024
    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
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    17 mins
  • An Author's Guide On How To Murder Your Husband

    An Author's Guide On How To Murder Your Husband
    Sep 10 2024
    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
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    1 hr and 17 mins