Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart

23:43

Angry Son Strangled Mom with Bungee Cord for This...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/06/18

Norma Caraker, a beloved waitress and widow of a former mayor in Troy, Illinois, was found strangled in her bed with a bungee cord around her neck. Her son, Neil Howard — who initially claimed a mystery man fled the scene — was arrested and later convicted after police found no signs of forced entry and DNA evidence from Norma’s date raised doubts but didn’t sway the jury. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart looks at all of the evidence on this episode of On the Case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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29:14

Doctor Who Called Matthew Perry a ‘Moron’ Makes Big...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/06/17

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, one of five people charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s ketamine-related death, is pleading guilty to illegally supplying the actor with the drug and faces up to 40 years in prison. Plasencia admitted to injecting Perry with ketamine, working with others including Perry’s assistant and another doctor, and profiting off Perry’s addiction, though the fatal dose reportedly came from another supplier. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has the details of the plea on this episode of On

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32:01

Sex Offender Lured 5-Year-Old with Candy Then Raped...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/06/16

A convicted sex offender in Central New York has been arrested and charged with raping and sexually abusing a 5-year-old girl he allegedly lured from a playground with candy. Authorities say this isn’t Michael Pontello’s first offense — Pontello was previously convicted in 2011 for assaulting another 5-year-old and is now also facing charges tied to an earlier case involving a 3-year-old victim. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has the facts on this episode of On the Case. Learn more about your ad

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28:57

Baby Died After Parents Chose to Pray Instead of...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/06/13

A deeply religious Michigan couple, Joshua and Rachel Piland, were sentenced to at least 20 years in prison after allowing their newborn daughter, Abigail, to die from untreated jaundice — a curable condition — because they chose prayer over medical care. Despite warnings from a midwife and Rachel’s mother, the couple refused to take the baby to the hospital, citing their faith and belief that “God makes no mistakes.” Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has more details on this episode of On the Case. Learn

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32:44

Boyfriend Accused in Girlfriend’s Murder Linked to...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/06/12

Lars Nelson is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Sophie Tinney, after claiming she died by a single gunshot wound to the head. Police investigation revealed that Tinney had been shot multiple times, contradicting Nelson's story, and evidence suggested he was responsible for her death. In a chilling twist, a link between Tinney’s death and a Palm Springs bombing emerged, as the bomber reportedly mentioned Sophie’s death in a manifesto. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has the big development on this

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27:14

Georgia Couple Locked Up 3-Year-Old in Filthy Shed...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/06/11

A Georgia couple, Sara Pombert and Joseph Turner, portrayed themselves online as a loving family but are now accused of forcing their 3-year-old son to live in a backyard shed without water or electricity for nearly a month. Deputies allege the child was left unsupervised, unbathed, and unclothed in filthy conditions. The abuse came to light after the shed caught fire on Memorial Day weekend, leading to an investigation and charges of second-degree cruelty to children. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has

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29:03

Chiropractor Husband Accused in Wife’s Poison Plot...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/06/10

Chiropractor Brian Mann allegedly attempted to murder his estranged wife, Hannah, by poisoning her with lead during their divorce, which left her hospitalized for months and near death. Prosecutors claim Mann had taken out $1.3 million in life insurance policies on her and later tried to ingest lead himself to make it appear as if he were also a victim. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has the facts of this wild and twisted case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:02

Kindergarten ‘Teacher of the Year’ Arrested for Sex...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/06/09

Alabama kindergarten teacher Heather Ozment has been arrested and indicted on first- and second-degree sexual abuse charges and for enticing minors into a vehicle or home for immoral purposes. Authorities say the alleged misconduct involved local teenagers, occurred after school hours, off school property, and did not involve her current students. Ozment was recently named “Teacher of the Year.” Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has the facts of the arrest on this episode of On the Case. Learn more about

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48:13

Mom Busted For Leaving Kids Home Alone with Twisted...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/06/06

Newly released bodycam footage shows police arresting a North Georgia mom, Alexandra Woodward, and her boyfriend after her 8- and 10-year-old children were found home alone while the couple drove more than an hour away — raising legal and moral questions about parenting and the law. Police say they found a vape pen and Twisted Tea within reach of the children, and though Georgia law sets age limits on when children can be left alone, a new law expanding parental discretion doesn’t take effect until

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32:29

Luigi Mangione Reveals Disturbing Plan for Mass...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/06/05

The Ivy League grad accused of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson reported wrote a letter and manifesto about the shocking crime to the feds. In the letter, he criticized the healthcare industry as "greedy" and "parasitic," and revealed he had considered a mass-casualty event before opting for a targeted attack to generate headlines. He also reportedly stalked Thompson the night before the killing. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has the latest developments on this episode of On the

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26:36

Murdered Alabama Mom Founded Burned in a Barrel

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/06/04

Autumn Paige Strickland, a 38-year-old mother and businesswoman, was reported missing after leaving a Florence, Alabama hotel bar in the early hours of May 17th. Days later, police arrested 28-year-old Logan Rogers, who they say fatally struck Autumn with her own car, returned with a truck to move her body, and then attempted to burn her remains in a barrel behind his home. While Rogers is now in custody and facing charges, investigators still have unanswered questions about his relationship with

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42:20

'Sick' Man Allegedly Linked to Girl's Disappearance...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/06/03

Matthew Menard, one of three men charged in connection with online communications with 15-year-old Alisa Petrov, made his first court appearance virtually from jail. Police allege Menard had disturbing, sexually explicit conversations with Petrov, who was missing for six weeks before unexpectedly showing up at a Colorado Springs police station. Newly surfaced photos and videos on social media show Menard reportedly partying in Miami during the time Petrov was reported missing. Law&Crime’s Chris

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28:21

Missing Teen Found Alive After 3 ‘Sick’ Men Arrested...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/06/02

Fifteen-year-old Alisa Petrov, missing for five weeks from Utah, was found alive and safe after walking into a police station in Colorado Springs, over 500 miles from where she was last seen. Authorities are still investigating how she ended up there, as she had previously been seen trying to get to Las Vegas — allegedly to meet 35-year-old Matthew Menard, one of three men now facing charges for sexually explicit online conversations with her. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has the breaking update on

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47:31

3 ‘Sick’ Men in Custody Linked to Missing Girl’s...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/05/30

Fifteen-year-old Alisa Petrov vanished on April 21st after allegedly engaging in sexually explicit online conversations with three adult men, all now in police custody. One of the suspects, Matthew Menard, reportedly planned for Alisa to run away and meet him in Las Vegas, while another, Samuel Mitchell, is accused of possessing disturbing messages and images and discussing meeting her in person. Alisa’s chilling TikTok bio and final known movements suggest she may have planned her disappearance,

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27:23

Baby Found in ‘House-of-Filth’ Living with 47 Animals...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/05/29

Police in Honea Path, South Carolina discovered 47 animals, a decomposing goat carcass, and an 8-month-old infant living in filth inside a home that appeared well-kept from the outside. The child’s parents, Michael Foley and Kayla Renard, were arrested and charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk, while authorities described the conditions as the worst they had ever seen. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has the details of the disturbing arrest and conditions on this episode of On the Case. Learn

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32:08

Another Older Man's 'Sick' Chats Linked to Missing...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/05/28

The search for missing Utah teen Alisa Petrov continues as police expand their investigation into Texas and identify a third older male she had been chatting with before vanishing. Investigators say “alarming” messages between Petrov and Samuel Mitchell were found on her iPad. The messages, found on Discord, were sexual in nature, with her last message stating, “IM RUNNING AWAY,” according to police. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart breaks down the shocking new developments of this case. Learn more about

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28:06

Axe Murderer Flips Out at Sentencing for Girlfriend’s...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/05/27

Video shows a convicted murderer erupting in court after a prosecutor referenced his “cold, calculated, well-thought-out” murder of his ex-girlfriend. Connecticut man Ewen Dewitt killed Julie Minogue with an axe in front of her two children just five days after a judge granted a restraining order against him. Dewitt eventually pleaded guilty to the 2022 killing and was sentenced to 40 years in prison. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart breaks down the shocking case and tense sentencing on this episode of “On

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29:25

Teen Vanishes After ‘Sick’ Chats with Men Twice Her Age

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/05/26

Utah teen Alisa Petrov has been missing since April 21, and police now believe her disappearance is connected to two men in their 30s — Matthew Menard and William Glines — who are facing multiple charges including sexual exploitation and online solicitation of a minor. Investigators say 15-year-old Petrov had secret online communications with both men, including disturbing and explicit messages from Menard, who allegedly planned to meet her in Las Vegas before taking her to Miami. Law&Crime’s Chris

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31:31

Sex, Drugs & Presidents: P. Diddy’s Trial Explodes...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/05/23

Testimony from celebrities in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial has painted a disturbing picture of alleged abuse, drug use, and violent behavior. Explosive details also emerged involving Combs’ former assistant describing rampant drug use — including pills shaped like Barack Obama — and sex parties known as Freak Off. Plus, the names of three U.S. Presidents — Obama, Clinton, and Trump — have surfaced in the trial through witness testimonies. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart breaks it all

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31:47

Smiles, Heart Hands & Hugs: P. Diddy’s Behavior in...

Law And Crime On The Case with Chris Stewart ·

2025/05/22

Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently on trial for sex trafficking and racketeering. The music-mogul has denied all allegations against him and pleaded guilty. While he’s been on trial he’s been spotted smiling in court, giving “heart hands” to his family, hugging his attorneys, and has remained stone-faced during some testimony. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart breaks down his behavior while he’s been on trial on this episode on On the Case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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