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- 141 - Movie armorer from Arizona sentenced for ‘Rust’ movie set death
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer from Bullhead City, AZ, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for an involuntary manslaughter conviction in the death of Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins was the cinematographer on the movie ‘Rust’ starring Alec Baldwin, when in 2021, a prop gun the actor was rehearsing with on set had a real bullet inside instead of a fake one. When Baldwin fired it during the scene, the bullet struck Hutchins and killed her. We hear what was said at the sentencing hearing during victim impact statements, and why the judge delivered scathing remarks in the courtroom. Alec Baldwin will be facing the same charge in a trial this summer, so does the armorer’s conviction and sentence help or hurt the A-list actor? A criminal defense attorney weighs in.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 27min - 140 - Phoenix Suns Superfan Mr. ORNG Arrested for Child Sex Crimes
The high school basketball coach and man famously known for his “Mr. ORNG” character at Phoenix Suns game has now been arrested for soliciting sexual videos and pictures from teen boys. According to police, 37-year-old Patrick Battillo asked male students at the school he coached at to send explicit videos of themselves via Snapchat, in exchange for money. Another teacher at the high school as arrested for hindering the investigation after telling Battillo the police were at school so he could leave before they could question him. True Crime Arizona host Briana Whitney describes the disturbing messages and details we learned about in court documents, the shock from the community, and how “Mr. ORNG” used to portray himself in the media. Reporter Michael Raimondi phones in from the school grounds as students and parents learn about what happened.
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 24min - 139 - 911 calls & police report released in the death of Preston Lord
Queen Creek Police released 42 minutes of 911 calls from the Halloween party where 16-year-old Preston Lord was fatally beaten on October 28, 2023, including the desperate call when people on scene were trying to save his life before police arrived. They also released more than 1,100 pages of the police report. True Crime Correspondent Briana Whitney, chief investigative reporter Morgan Loew, and senior producers Mac Colson and Cody Lillich discuss and analyze the new and notable information, including who allegedly hit and stomped on Preston Lord, which suspects incriminated themselves on Snapchat and through text, who bragged about the horrible actions, what witnesses told police they saw, and the actions one family took to try and cover up their son’s involvement. Seven suspects face first degree murder.
Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 1h 09min - 138 - Case Q&A - Robert Fisher: Dead or Alive?
In this bonus episode, our host Briana Whitney and producer Serjio Hernandez are interviewed by Kris Pickel about how extensive their investigation was into the infamous Robert Fisher murder and disappearance case. They discuss brand new tips and information, and answer the question they always get...if they believe Robert Fisher is dead or alive.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 - 33min - 137 - 20 Years Later: The Hunt for Robert Fisher
April 10 marks the 20-year anniversary of the brutal murder of Robert Fisher's wife and children in Scottsdale. Fisher has never been found, and to this day, officials disagree over whether he is alive or dead.
In a special re-release, Briana Whitney retraces Fisher's steps and examines the details of this infamous case.
PLUS: Look for a special Case Q&A episode dropping next week taking a deep dive into the case with brand new info and discussion.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 - 26min - 136 - Case Q&A: The Cold Storage KillerTue, 06 Apr 2021 - 21min
- 135 - The Bizarre Death of Phoenix Police Officer Sean DrenthWed, 24 Mar 2021 - 21min
- 134 - Case Q&A: The Murder of Christy Ann FornoffWed, 10 Mar 2021 - 24min
- 133 - Case Q&A: Identifying "Valentine Sally"Thu, 04 Mar 2021 - 30min
- 132 - Identifying “Valentine Sally” & the 40-Year Search for Answers
In February 1982, a girl's body was found off a rural highway in Northern Arizona. For nearly 40 years, nobody knew who "Valentine Sally" was. The last person to see her alive speaks out about what she saw, and two weeks after journalist Briana Whitney's first story aired about the case, officials identified the girl through DNA.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 - 20min - 131 - Case Q&A: The Sleepwalker Murderer
In this bonus episode, host Briana Whitney and producer Serjio Hernandez are interviewed by Kris Pickel about the behind the scenes of their investigation into The Sleepwalker Murderer. They’ll share how they found all the old footage tapes from his trial, how the judge really felt about what he saw in the courtroom, and give their theories on if Scott Falater was asleep or awake when he killed his wife.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 - 26min - 130 - Case Q&A: The Trunk Murderess
In this bonus episode, host Briana Whitney and producer Serjio Hernandez are interviewed by Kris Pickel about the behind the scenes process of putting the 1931 "Trunk Murderess" investigation together, what they found shocking and bizarre, and what they believe happened to the trunk murdered and her victims.
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 - 34min - 129 - The 1931 “Trunk Murderess”
In 1931, Winnie Ruth Judd was accused of killing her two best friends in Phoenix, chopping up one of the bodies, then taking the dead bodies in trunks on a train to LA. Deemed the "Trunk Murderess," she was caught and charged with murder, but ended up in an insane asylum where she would escape 6 times. But did Winnie Ruth commit the murders on her own? Journalist Briana Whitney investigates.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 - 19min - 128 - The Sleepwalker Murderer
In 1997, Scott Falater stabbed his wife 44 times at their Phoenix home, before dragging her into their pool then stashing the bloody knife and clothes in his car. But he claimed he remembered none of it because he was sleepwalking. Journalist Briana Whitney investigates if it was truly possible Falater was asleep when he murdered his wife.
Tue, 15 Dec 2020 - 16min - 127 - The Murder of Christy Ann Fornoff
In 1984, 13-year-old Christy Ann Fornoff disappeared while on her paper route in Tempe, Arizona. Her body was found near a dumpster. Her killer would end up assisting police with the investigation and attending her funeral, before being arrested and eventually executed. Journalist Briana Whitney sits down with Christy's parents 36 years later.
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 - 17min - 126 - Cold Storage KillerFri, 13 Nov 2020 - 22min
- 125 - The Murders on Bumble Bee RoadFri, 13 Nov 2020 - 20min
- 124 - Sabotage of the Sunset Limited train
In 1995, the Sunset Limited Amtrak train derailed overnight in the middle of the Arizona desert. One person died, another 75 were injured. Mysterious notes were left at the scene by the perpetrators, claiming they purposefully sabotaged the train. The case remains unsolved. Journalist Briana Whitney questions the FBI and those on the train that night.
Fri, 13 Nov 2020 - 19min - 123 - Robert Fisher - Dead or Alive?
In 2001, police believe Robert Fisher brutally killed his wife and kids in Scottsdale, Arizona, then cut a gas line so the house exploded into flames. He was never found, and officials disagree on whether he’s dead or alive. He’s still on the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted. Journalist Briana Whitney retraces Fisher's steps.
Fri, 13 Nov 2020 - 24min - 122 - True Crime Arizona: The Podcast trailer
True Crime Arizona: The Podcast is a series that takes a deep dive into both unsolved and solved cases around Arizona.
Journalist and host Briana Whitney travels across the state to uncover new evidence and theories, and interview those involved in the most captivating cases. Some notable investigations include the disappearance of Robert Fisher, the 1995 Sunset Limited train derailment, and the Cold Storage Killer. This podcast has something for every true crime junkie to enjoy.
Tue, 10 Nov 2020 - 01min - 121 - Pro basketball player confesses to murder of girl on vacation
Chance Comanche was a well-known name in Arizona—a former University of Arizona basketball player that had gone on to play in the professional NBA G-league. Comanche was in Las Vegas in December 2023 for a basketball tournament, when he and his ex-girlfriend were the last ones to see Marayna Rodgers, from Washington state, alive. As detectives searched for Rodgers, the investigation led to a trail of hidden text messages, thousands of dollars, a Rolex watch, and a disturbing jailhouse confession.
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 21min - 120 - Arrests made in the murder of Preston Lord
Months after Preston Lord died after being beaten at a Halloween party, multiple suspects, including several teenagers, have been arrested and indicted for first-degree murder and kidnapping. True Crime Correspondent Briana Whitney, investigative reporter Morgan Loew, and Arizona’s Family anchor Nicole Crites analyze how prosecutors got to these charges, the shocking new information that was revealed in their first court appearances, what Preston Lord’s family and the community is saying about the arrests, where we go from here with this case, and the other cases related to the alleged “Gilbert Goons.”
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 1h 04min - 119 - Bombshell arrest in cold case murder of baby left in Phoenix airport
In 2005, a baby girl was found dead in the women’s bathroom trash can at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. The medical examiner rule she was suffocated, and lived just 24 hours. She became known as “Baby Skylar.” For nearly two decades, police had no idea who the baby’s mother was, or why she was killed. Now, detectives have found and arrested 51-year-old Annie Anderson of Washington state for first degree murder; the baby’s own mother. How they found her so many years later, her checkered past in Washington, and what a detective says “divine intervention” may be the reason Baby Skylar was ever found at all.
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 27min - 118 - The First Female FBI Agent in the Behavioral Science Unit
She’s analyzed the behavior and words of serial killers like Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Ed Kemper. She’s received videos from one of the most famous cult leaders to live. She trained Jodie Foster for her role in The Silence of the Lambs. She helped investigate where the 9/11 plan was hatched and who the bombers were. And she brought a new sense of empathy and intelligence to the behavioral science unit at the FBI. This is the story of Jana Monroe, the first female agent who ever worked in the FBI’s behavioral science unit. Told in her own words with experiences unimaginable, she details what it was like to break through gender barriers as she made a name for herself as one of the sharpest agents in the bureau.
Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 38min - 117 - Gilbert Goons, Brass Knuckles, & Families Break their Silence
Host Briana Whitney and Arizona Family reporters Alexis Dominguez and Casey Torres dive into and analyze the latest string of developments in the East Valley teen violence investigations, including an exclusive interview with the parents of a suspect in mutliple assaults, a teen victim's fight for change in Arizona law, and the community fallout from the Gilbert police chief's first press conference. UPDATE: We also discuss the three new arrests that happened during the recording of the episode.
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 1h 00min - 116 - New Arrests, Possible Ties to the Gilbert Goons, & Preston Lord Investigation Update
True Crime Arizona host Briana Whitney and Arizona’s Family reporter Emma Lockhart break down the details in the five new arrests in East Valley teen violence cases, both admitted and possible ties to the “Gilbert Goons,” and the possible impact these arrests may have on the ongoing Preston Lord murder investigation. We hear from Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell on where the Lord investigation stands with evidence and charges, and hear from the victim’s father in one of these cases after arrests were made.
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 34min - 115 - JoAnn Dudek - Missing or Killed?
Just before Thanksgiving 2022, JoAnn Dudek was getting ready for a holiday trip to NYC to visit family, when communication suddenly stopped. JoAnn lived in Anthem, AZ with her husband and daughter, who were there the day she allegedly disappeared and told investigators she left behind most belongings. But it’s a case full of twists and turns: Bizarre phone calls that may or may not exist, another unexpected death, and the sheriff’s office officially naming this a homicide investigation even though JoAnn’s whereabouts are unknown.
Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 15min - 114 - A Major Break in the Preston Lord Murder Investigation
Exactly two months after 16-year-old Preston Lord was beaten to death at a Halloween party in Queen Creek, Arizona, police announced they are recommending charges against seven juveniles and adults involved in his death. It is now up to the Maricopa County Attorney to decide who and what to prosecute. This comes as other investigations into teen violence in the East Valley have been reopened with possible ties to a gang police have recognized as the "Gilbert Goons." Host Briana Whitney and Arizona Family reporters Morgan Loew, Emma Lockhart, and Casey Torres discuss what is likely to happen next, the possible evidence in the case, and historical parallels to prior gang violence in the East Valley.
Fri, 29 Dec 2023 - 28min - 113 - "Apache Junction Jane Doe" Identified
In August 1992, remains of an unidentified teenager were found by somebody walking their dog in Apache Junction, Arizona. 30 years later, DNA and forensic genetic genealogy have helped identify her as a girl from South Phoenix who went missing in June of 1992. Her family was able to answer some things, but how she got to the remote desert and her cause of death is unknown. The timing of her disappearance and death is eerie though, it all happened while two known serial killers were operating in the Phoenix area. Could she have been another one of their victims? True Crime Correspondent Briana Whitney and Chief Investigative Reporter Morgan Loew analyze what we know.
Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 26min - 112 - New tech finds JFK assassination "single bullet theory" scientifically impossible
Sixty years ago, in November 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while driving through downtown Dallas. It’s a historic event that has fueled theories and conspiracies about what happened. But now, with modern technology, an engineering and animation lab has found something new that they said proves the “single bullet theory” is not possible scientifically. As they explain their findings, meanwhile former Mafia underboss Sammy “The Bull” Gravano reveals details during his time as a government informant when the FBI questioned him about JFK’s death. It’s an ominous and eerie meeting, and Gravano shares what he believes happened that day in Dallas.
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 - 19min - 111 - The Unsolved Murder of Mercedes Vega
In April 2023, 22-year-old Mercedes Vega was leaving her Tempe, Arizona apartment to meet friends for dinner. The next morning, her body was found burning in a car off the I-10 freeway 60 miles away in the rural desert. Once the autopsy report was released, the details revealed one of the most gruesome murders and causes of death. Now 7 months later, her parents are sitting down for the first time to open up about what they know, the last known surveillance footage of Mercedes, and what the desperately seek as her killer, or killers, still walk free.
Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 18min - 110 - The Little Boy Found Dead and the Father Set Free
In 2004, 5-year-old Josh Eberle Martinson was found dead on a bunk bed in his father’s Phoenix apartment, while his father, Jeffrey Martinson, was in the next room passed out from an attempted suicide with prescription drugs and liquor. The medical examiner ruled Josh’s death was from an overdose of prescription meds, and his father was charged with his murder. However, multiple years and trials later, he was set free. It’s something Joshua’s mother has struggled to comprehend.
Tue, 31 Oct 2023 - 25min - 109 - The Jamie Yazzie Murder VerdictWed, 18 Oct 2023 - 12min
- 108 - Cracked Cold Case Murder Leads to Serial Rapist
DNA cracked the case in the brutal murder of a college student over three decades ago along a popular hiking trail. The Prescott, Arizona murder of Cathy Sposito in June of 1987 was unsolved but remained open and active for 36 years. In September 2023, the Yavapai County Sheriff named Bryan Scott Bennett as Sposito’s killer, but the investigation found Bennett also had more victims who were attacked and sexually assaulted in northern Arizona. While the discovery solved several cases, an unexpected twist is the reason why there’s no arrest now.
Wed, 27 Sep 2023 - 23min - 107 - Who Killed Reporter Don Bolles? The Daughters on Dueling Sides
In June 1976, Phoenix newspaper journalist Don Bolles was blown up by a bomb placed under his car while he took a business meeting at the Hotel Clarendon about a possible land fraud story. Because of Bolles' reporting on Mafia involvement in Arizona and poor business dealings, rumors swirled about who was behind the murder. This is the story of the daughters–the daughter of the man twice convicted for masterminding the attack who says her father was framed, and the daughter of Don Bolles, who shares her thoughts on the new revelations and who she believes was involved in her father’s death.
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 19min - 106 - The Man Wrongfully Convicted to Death Row
Barry Jones was convicted of first degree murder for the death of 4-year-old Rachel Gray in 1994, and sentenced to death. But as the decades went on, several attorneys and officials found issues with how the case legally played out. In 2023, the AG’s office granted Barry Jones a plea deal and said he did not cause the girl’s injuries, but should have sought out medical care for her. He walked out of death row after 29 years, with the unexpected support of the victim’s sister.
Thu, 31 Aug 2023 - 19min - 105 - THE FORGOTTEN: No Longer Forgotten
Tiffany confronts her dad, Edison Sorrell, about her belief that he was involved in her mom’s disappearance. Briana interviews Edison on the phone, who shares his side of the story. The True Crime Arizona team learns there are more people among ‘The Forgotten’ who they interviewed, sharing details they never have before. The team gives updates on what’s happened since the documentary came out, and where the MMIW crisis progress stands in Arizona.
Tue, 15 Aug 2023 - 23min - 104 - THE FORGOTTEN: The Beginning of ChangeTue, 08 Aug 2023 - 20min
- 103 - THE FORGOTTEN: Abandoned EvidenceTue, 01 Aug 2023 - 21min
- 102 - THE FORGOTTEN: Jamie Yazzie’s disappearanceTue, 25 Jul 2023 - 13min
- 101 - THE FORGOTTEN: The CrisisTue, 18 Jul 2023 - 19min
- 100 - THE FORGOTTEN: Where is Laverda Sorrell?
On the 4th of July in 2002, Laverda Sorrell went to an anniversary dinner with her husband on the Navajo Nation, and asked to be dropped off at her workplace after around 11:30 p.m. She was never seen again. Her family describes what happened in the day leading up to her disappearance, and we learn how her case falls into the growing crisis and epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. (MMIW)
Tue, 11 Jul 2023 - 26min - 99 - COMING JULY 10: The Forgotten
The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women – known as MMIW- is an issue that has exploded as years have gone on, yet in the shadows with little to no attention and focus. Native women in Arizona are disappearing at staggering rates, yet the media coverage their cases have received doesn’t compare to the media spotlight on cases of white women who have gone missing, or been murdered, in the United States.
The True Crime Arizona team set out to uncover why this has spiraled out of control, where the problems stem from, and who is going to step up to fix it. We took our investigation to the Arizona governor, attorney general, head of the FBI in Phoenix, and Navajo Nation president, just to name a few.
Episode one drops on the True Crime Arizona feeds on July 10.
Tue, 27 Jun 2023 - 04min - 98 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: Sentenced to DeathTue, 20 Jun 2023 - 24min
- 97 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: The Killer SpeaksTue, 23 May 2023 - 26min
- 96 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: Victim Impact StatementsThu, 11 May 2023 - 30min
- 95 - Arrest Made in Lauren Heike's Murder
After days of investigation, police have arrested Zion Teasley, the suspect in the brutal murder of Lauren Heike. Briana Whitney and David Caltabiano discuss shocking new details that led police to the arrest, what he told detectives, and his criminal past. Two former FBI special agents analyze his psyche and his escalation of violence.
Sat, 06 May 2023 - 21min - 94 - The Hunt for Lauren Heike's Killer
Lauren Heike, a 29-year-old woman and employee at a north Scottsdale golf club, was on a popular Phoenix hiking trail when she was attacked and murdered. Aided by video of the suspect fleeing the scene, police are on the hunt for her killer. After her family and friends made a tearful plea for the public's help, host Briana Whitney examines the rapidly-evolving case as it unfolds in real time and discusses the latest developments with reporter Sarah Robinson.
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Thu, 04 May 2023 - 29min - 93 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: The Crazy Details You Didn’t Hear in Court
Former Phoenix PD lead detective Stuart Somershoe is revealing unsettling details you didn't hear during the Zombie Hunter Trial—including a path towards cannibalism and a concerning Amazon Wish List. Bryan Patrick Miller was convicted of the Canal Murders, but this detective shines light on the other girl that can't be forgotten: 13-year-old Brandy Myers.
Thu, 27 Apr 2023 - 32min - 92 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: The VerdictWed, 12 Apr 2023 - 17min
- 91 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: Closing ArgumentsMon, 10 Apr 2023 - 31min
- 90 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: The Beginning of the End
Bryan Patrick Miller’s ex-wife continued her testimony with revelations about their sadistic sex life. Briana and Morgan break down why psychologists are arguing both for the prosecution AND defense about whether or not Miller was insane at the time of the Canal Murders. And finally, we learn closing arguments are set for this week after more than six months of trial, which means a verdict is likely coming soon.
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 - 25min - 89 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: The Ex-Wife Tells All
After two months, Briana and Morgan are back breaking down the testimony everyone had been waiting for since The Canal Murders trial began: Bryan Patrick Miller’s ex-wife Amy. While on the stand, Amy reveals disturbing and violent sexual fantasies he performed on her, what their roles were in the marriage, and the confession he made to her about another girl he attacked, but was never charged for. It’s a pivotal moment in the trial, so what happens next?
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 - 45min - 88 - Sammy the Bull: The Making of a Mafia Hitman
He confessed to 19 murders. He worked his way up to become the underboss of the Gambino crime family in New York. He ratted out Mafia boss John Gotti to the government, and witness protection brought him to Arizona. Now, he’s sharing mob secrets including details surrounding JFK’s assassination, how they pulled off high-profile hits, and where his life and legacy in U.S. history stands now. This is the story of how “Sammy the Bull” became one of the most prolific Mafia hitmen to ever live.
Tue, 21 Feb 2023 - 37min - 87 - THE LAST HITMAN Episode 3: His FateTue, 14 Feb 2023 - 19min
- 86 - THE LAST HITMAN Episode 2: The Las Vegas Scheme
Investigators learn the man who ordered the hit against Pat Redmond and his family in Phoenix had ties to the Mafia in Chicago and Las Vegas. Turns out, he was working on an illicit deal in Las Vegas, but needed an unsuspecting place to funnel it all through. That’s where Pat Redmond comes into play.
Tue, 07 Feb 2023 - 15min - 85 - THE LAST HITMAN Episode 1: The New Year’s Eve murders
On New Year’s Eve heading into 1981, the Redmond family was getting ready for their holiday party at their Phoenix, Arizona home. When three unknown men showed up, including a police officer, the family let them in. That’s when everything took a horrific turn. With multiple people dead from an execution-style hit, the investigation began to figure out who these men were and why the Redmond family was targeted.
Tue, 31 Jan 2023 - 15min - 84 - COMING JANUARY 30: The Last Hitman
On New Year’s Eve 1980, a Phoenix family is getting ready to host their holiday party, when three strangers show up at their door, and one of them dressed as a police officer. Everything takes a turn when the three men tie up the family members and shoot them execution style. However, one of the three survived. It turned out that the murders weren't random at all, but a deliberate plan orchestrated by the Mafia, and the corrupt ties spun a complicated web between Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Chicago. Three men were sent to death row for the killings, but only one is still alive today: Murray Hooper. Now, a court decides if "The Last Hitman" will finally be put to death in Arizona 40 years later.
The new limited series of True Crime Arizona premieres January 30.
Tue, 24 Jan 2023 - 02min - 83 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: A long-awaited update
Because this trial is so unconventional, there’s been a lot of time off and sporadic testimony through the holidays. But there were two key witnesses with critical information about Bryan Patrick Miller: his former mentor, and his former girlfriend. Host Briana Whitney and Chief Investigative Reporter Morgan Loew discuss and analyze what’s happened over the past month, the changes they just learned about how the rest of this trial is going to go, and when we expect a verdict.
Tue, 10 Jan 2023 - 32min - 82 - The Unsolved Holiday Homicides
In December 2010, 27-year-old roommates and friends Nicole Glass and Melissa Mason were found strangled to death in their Phoenix home near 42nd St and Thomas Road. Shortly after, family and authorities discovered Melissa was newly pregnant at the time. The crime scene provided little-to-no answers as to who did this or how it happened, but technology may change that today. Twelve years later, these unsolved double murders have police increasing reward money for any answers that can lead to an arrest.
Thu, 22 Dec 2022 - 13min - 81 - ARRESTED: Adoptive mother of Jesse Wilson charged in connection to his death
In 2016, 10-year-old Jesse Wilson went missing from his Buckeye, AZ home. His adoptive mother, Crystal Wilson, said he likely climbed out the window. But when his remains were found in the desert in 2018, his disappearance became a homicide investigation, and Wilson moved out of state and stopped cooperating with authorities. Years later, police announced her arrest in connection to Jesse’s death. But it’s NOT a murder charge. Jesse’s biological family has mixed emotions, and questions remain about how the state could have better protected him.
Fri, 16 Dec 2022 - 26min - 80 - Where is Jason Derek Brown?
In 2004, an armored car guard was shot dead outside a Phoenix movie theater by a man who fled with the $56,000 the guard had collected from the weekend movie receipts. Police discovered the suspect on the run is Jason Derek Brown, a Southern California man who was in debt. They also learned that Brown had been casing the area and following the armed guard’s move. It’s been 18 years and Brown has never been found, so why was he just removed off the FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List?
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 - 17min - 79 - A Phoenix Family Massacre
On November 16th 2022, the Hudgens family of five was found dead inside their Phoenix home. Wife Marla Hudgens, her 3-year-old son Christopher, and her 6-month-old twin girls Faye and Gwen were all found with trauma on their bodies, and her husband Jasen Hudgens was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Police believe Jasen killed his family before taking his own life. Time may have been ticking down to the house exploding, because first responders found a disconnected gas line in the home with propane tanks on the property. The Hudgens family seemingly had everything going for them: Beautiful kids, successful careers, and a lot of community involvement. The question is: What went wrong?
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 - 20min - 78 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: The Interrogation
For the first time ever, we hear the Zombie Hunter's voice. After a break in the trial, prosecutors come back with some crucial days of testimony and evidence, including Bryan Patrick Miller’s interrogation video after he was arrested for the Canal Murders in 2015. His former roommate also took the stand, who described the moment he realized an item found at the Melanie Bernas' murder scene was something he had seen in their apartment before.
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 - 28min - 77 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: The Undercover Operation
In week two of the trial, we learn how police coordinated an undercover operation at a restaurant to get Bryan Patrick Miller’s DNA to see if it was a match to the DNA left at the Canal Murders scenes. Testimony this week ended with the first victim Miller stabbed as a teenager, detailing her experience when she was attacked. The prosecution says this establishes a pattern of violence before Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas were killed.
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 - 23min - 76 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: The Gruesome Murders
In the first week of the death penalty trial for Bryan Patrick Miller, the prosecution set up their case that DNA at the crime scenes matched Miller’s, he had fantasies about killing people, and nobody but him cut these girls’ lives short. Meanwhile, the defense is arguing for a “not guilty by reason of insanity” verdict, claiming Miller’s autism and dissociative disorders made him insane at the time of the murders. For the first time in nearly 30 years, new details were revealed about the horrific injuries to Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas when they were killed, and what the killer did with their bodies post-mortem.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 - 28min - 75 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: It Finally Begins
Thirty years after the infamous Phoenix “Canal Murders,” the man and comic-book character accused of the killings stands trial. But Bryan Patrick Miller’s trial is unlike most - was he insane at the time, and could that let him walk free? Deciding his fate won’t be up to a jury. Hosts Briana Whitney and Morgan Loew break down why this trial is so non-traditional and what the "Zombie Hunter” is facing in a courtroom in the coming months.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 - 26min - 74 - 6-Year Manhunt for a Former Marine Ends in Arrest for Girlfriend's Murder
In 2016, Krystal Mitchell and her boyfriend, Raymond “R.J.” McLeod headed from Phoenix to San Diego for vacation with friends. Everything takes a shocking turn when Krystal is found dead in an apartment, with Raymond nowhere to be found. Evidence pointed authorities to identity him as the prime suspect, but McLeod led the U.S. Marshalls on a 6-year international manhunt. Finally in 2022, a tip leads authorities to El Salvador, where they find Raymond McLeod, who is finally behind bars and charged with Krystal’s murder. But the person who played the biggest role in the investigation and his capture? Krystal’s mother.
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Tue, 20 Sep 2022 - 19min - 73 - Finding Robert Fisher Episode 6: Exactly What He Wanted
Briana and Serjio receive a new, unexpected tip from a former homicide detective that has them investigating more than they anticipated. Everyone interviewed this season reveals where they believe Robert Fisher is, and if he’s dead or alive, based on the new information our team uncovered during their investigation.
Tue, 23 Aug 2022 - 25min - 72 - Finding Robert Fisher Episode 5: A Dive Bar off the Highway
Herb Greenbeck presents a new theory of where Robert Fisher went and what he did after the murders, based on strange questions he was asking during their camping trip together just weeks prior. Investigators share what they struggle with most trying to solve this case, which leads us back to the Fisher family home and their Scottsdale neighborhood.
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Tue, 09 Aug 2022 - 14min - 71 - Finding Robert Fisher Episode 4: The Underground Caves
Less than a mile from where Robert Fisher’s car was found in the woods are miles and miles of underground caves. It’s thought he may have been hiding in them at one point, and written evidence found in one of them suggests that may have been the case. We investigate written messages, and dive into the caves ourselves to find out if living in them for some time is realistic. At the same time, a tip from 2004 in Canada still perplexes people with some of the most unusual investigative techniques ever used. We get to the bottom of it.
See photos and exclusive content here
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 - 35min - 70 - Finding Robert Fisher Episode 3: "Holy Sh*t, I Was Here"
The investigation takes our crew into the woods where Robert Fisher’s car was found as they prepare to head underground for a search. Briana and Serjio assemble a full team made up of a retired detective on the case, the lead cave searcher at the time Fisher disappeared, and experienced spelunkers, who make realizations about what happened in the woods back in 2001. Meanwhile, a bombshell tip from Mexico shakes up the case – with pictures that shock detectives.
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Tue, 12 Jul 2022 - 34min - 69 - Finding Robert Fisher Episode 2: The Evidence File
Who was Robert Fisher? Details unravel about the odd conversations and personality traits he displayed leading up to the murders and house explosion. Meanwhile, for the first time, we get exclusive access to the full evidence file and crime scene photos that reveal new details and tips about the investigation.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 - 39min - 68 - Finding Robert Fisher Episode 1: The Murders
On the morning of April 10th, 2001, residents in Scottsdale, AZ woke up to a home exploding into flames. The house belonged to the Fisher family, and investigators quickly learned there were three bodies inside, and one family member missing- Robert Fisher. After more than 20 years, the person who spent a weekend camping with Robert two weeks before the explosion reveals what Robert said and did during that trip, and why he believes there was an ulterior motive for a trip to that specific area.
See photos from the scene of the crime
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 - 29min - 67 - COMING JUNE 13 - Finding Robert Fisher
It’s one of the biggest true crime cases in United States history, and so much mystery still surrounds notorious fugitive Robert Fisher. He’s believed to have murdered his whole family and set their Scottsdale, AZ home to explode into flames in 2001 before disappearing for more than 20 years. Only so much has been publicly known about the case, until now. This season on True Crime Arizona presents: Finding Robert Fisher, host Briana Whitney and photojournalist Serjio Hernandez get exclusive access to the evidence file and crime scene photos, uncover new theories from people involved who haven’t revealed details before, and take their own investigation underground and across the globe as they search for Robert Fisher and the clues that may lead to him.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 - 02min - 66 - Murder, Lies, and a Storage Bin
In November 2021, Claudia Moreno went missing from her Tempe, Arizona apartment. Her husband and family launched an all-out search for her, along with law enforcement. But months later, her sisters would learn somebody deceived them, and the real story revolved around a storage bin, a closet, and the desolate desert.
Tue, 24 May 2022 - 15min - 65 - The Art of InterrogationTue, 10 May 2022 - 40min
- 64 - THE SEDONA SWEAT LODGE DEATHS Episode 6: The Guru is BackTue, 26 Apr 2022 - 38min
- 63 - THE SEDONA SWEAT LODGE DEATHS Episode 5: Angel Valley
After our first episode release this season, the owner of Angel Valley invited us to the grounds to show us where the sweat lodge tragedy happened. For the first time in a decade, she sat down to answer questions about how James Arthur Ray's defense team tried to blame her and her husband for the deaths during the trial.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 - 32min - 62 - THE SEDONA SWEAT LODGE DEATHS Episode 4: The Trial
James Arthur Ray was on trial for manslaughter for the deaths of three participants. The testimony in the courtroom was fierce, powerful, and tense. It was the first time participants shared harrowing details while taking the stand to describe what happened to them. The 50-day trial led to an outcome nobody expected.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 - 27min - 61 - "Little Miss Nobody" Identified After 62 Years
It's been a heartbreaking mystery for more than 60 years, but thanks to a scientific DNA breakthrough, the identity of a murdered four-year-old girl known as "Little Miss Nobody" is finally known. Briana Whitney examines how authorities made the discovery and what questions remain unanswered, including who killed her.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 - 25min - 60 - THE SEDONA SWEAT LODGE DEATHS Episode 3: “Call 911!”
The sweat lodge activity turned into a full emergency, as participants were passing out, vomiting, and foaming from the mouth. This was supposed to be the final event to find enlightenment, but instead it led to death. Participants were looking for comfort from James Ray as the tragedy unfolded in the dark of night, but he was seemingly nowhere to be found.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 - 27min - 59 - THE SEDONA SWEAT LODGE DEATHS Episode 2: Spiritual Warrior
It was the pinnacle of all James Ray events: the 5-day “Spiritual Warrior” retreat. Participants would pay thousands of dollars to head to Sedona, Arizona and participate in eccentric activities to help with personal growth. But concerns about all of it emerged years before the tragedy, especially about the final event of the retreat: the sweat lodge.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 - 21min - 58 - THE SEDONA SWEAT LODGE DEATHS Episode 1: The Guru
In the 2000s, James Arthur Ray rose to fame as a key figure in a self-help movement that mixed elements of spirituality, "harmonic wealth," and eccentric activities. Powered by appearances in "The Secret" and on TV with Oprah Winfrey and Larry King, he amassed a fortune and built an empire off of his thousands of followers. Ray was on top of the world until some of his followers felt things weren't quite what they seemed...
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 - 22min - 57 - The Arrest of "Mr. Rape Torture Kill"
A convicted sex offender who calls himself "Mr. RTK" (short for Rape Torture Kill)—who also claims to have killed three boys and molested over 200 others—was arrested in Arizona after being free for over a year. An attempt to reach out to the mother of one of his victim's on social media triggered the arrest. We hear from the victim's mother and Mr. RTK as we go in-depth on this disturbing case.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 - 18min - 56 - Safari, Sex, Money, and Murder?Tue, 01 Feb 2022 - 12min
- 55 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER Episode 10: Insane? Or Destined for Death Row?
Bryan Patrick Miller is suspected in more attacks than he's been charged with. Will we ever really know if he is responsible for those? Briana and Morgan look into how the prosecutor's decision to pursue the death penalty could leave victims and their families with questions that are never answered. We also examine how an insanity defense could eventually set him free.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 - 23min - 54 - New details in the murder of Irene LuevanoSat, 22 Jan 2022 - 09min
- 53 - BREAKING UPDATE: Irene Luevano's Body Found
After a tense several days, the search for Irene Luevano came to a tragic end when her body was found in the desert west of Phoenix. Police believe they have the murderer in custody.
Be sure to listen to our previous episode outlining the details of her disappearance, case ties to a drug cartel, and the effort made to find her after a chilling early-morning call.
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 - 06min - 52 - The Disappearance of Irene LuevanoThu, 20 Jan 2022 - 11min
- 51 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER Episode 9: Inside His HomeTue, 18 Jan 2022 - 17min
- 50 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER Episode 8: The Cold Case Detective Speaks
To catch the Canal Murders killer, Phoenix Police detective Troy Hillman assembled a team and tried unheard of—and widely doubted—tactics. His team’s innovation was the only way an arrest was made.
For years, Hillman was not allowed to speak about the case. But just days after retiring, he sat down with us to discuss it for the very first time.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 - 27min - 49 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER: A Breaking UpdateFri, 07 Jan 2022 - 10min
- 48 - The Strange & Grisly Death of Benjamin AndersonWed, 05 Jan 2022 - 16min
- 47 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER: The Story So Far...Tue, 04 Jan 2022 - 07min
- 46 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER Episode 7: New State, New Victims
In the early 2000s, Bryan Patrick Miller moved to the Pacific Northwest. Three brutal and bloody assaults against three women coincided with Miller’s time in the city of Everett, Washington. Investigative reporter Morgan Loew traveled to Everett to retrace Miller’s steps in an effort to answer the question: are there more victims?
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 - 25min - 45 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER Episode 6: Up Close and PersonalTue, 07 Dec 2021 - 19min
- 44 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER Episode 5: An Alarming Encounter
After listening to our initial episodes, a woman contacted us and shared a terrifying encounter she claims she had on the canal trail the night Angela Brosso went missing. She details a man on a bike stalking several people, including herself, and says she passed Brosso biking that night. The next morning, Brosso was found decapitated.
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 - 15min - 43 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER Episode 4: Where is Brandy Myers?
In May of 1992, 13-year-old Brandy Myers vanished in her Phoenix neighborhood while collecting money for a school project. Her case went cold for years, until Bryan Patrick Miller was arrested for the Canal Murders. That’s when police received new information that Miller may have confessed that he killed Brandy.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 - 22min - 42 - THE ZOMBIE HUNTER Episode 3: The ArrestTue, 16 Nov 2021 - 21min
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