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Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

I know a thing or two about true crime... I’ve been reporting on it for 36 years. This is the podcast where I take you on a journey through mystery and injustice... and dive deep into critical clues with an irreverent style that I don’t share on TV! Join me for my personal take on many of these stories and my personal connection to several as well! I’m Ashleigh Banfield, and I’m Drop Dead Serious! New Episodes Every Thursday!

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68:19

Bahamas Mystery: Haunting New Pictures & Clues,...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/04/25

A newly uncovered photo from the Abaco Inn may show one of the most important pieces of the Lynette Hooker timeline: the dinghy Brian and Lynette Hooker reportedly used on their final night together. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down haunting new pictures and clues from the night Lynette Hooker disappeared in the Bahamas. Ashleigh is joined by Lynette’s daughter, Karli Aylesworth, and Karli’s boyfriend, Steve Hansen. Karli responds to recent comments from Brian

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46:30

Lynette Hooker's Apple Watch Was on Her Wrist, Then...

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2026/04/24

A haunting new clue in the disappearance of Lynette Hooker is putting the yacht timeline under a microscope: the Apple Watch she was seen wearing the day she vanished ended up back on the Soulmate. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the mystery of Lynette’s Apple Watch, the new photo from the day she disappeared, and the questions it raises about Brian Hooker’s account of what happened in the waters off the Bahamas. If Lynette was wearing that watch before she vanished, how did it get

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65:28

Bombshell New Photo Shows Missing Wife Wearing Apple...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/04/23

Lynette Hooker is still missing in the Bahamas, and now there is a bombshell new photo from the last day she was seen that shows a critical detail: Lynette appears to be wearing her Apple Watch. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down why that image could matter, speaks exclusively with one of Lynette’s closest friends, Rachel Shaw. We also take a closer look at the dry bag at the center of Brian Hooker’s story, including a demonstration from the YouTube channel SailingCameo showing how

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34:28

Exclusive New Pics & Vids: No Lynette as Hubby Heads...

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2026/04/21

Lynette Hooker is still missing in the Bahamas, and now there are exclusive new photos that could tighten the timeline from the last night she was seen. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down a newly obtained image showing Brian Hooker walking toward the dock from the Abaco Inn, without Lynette by his side, carrying the yellow dry bag that has become a key detail in this case. We also reveal new photos and video from that same night showing the rough conditions on the Sea of Abaco and the

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73:47

Last Photo of Missing Wife Alive Raises Serious...

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2026/04/20

Exclusive new photos from Lynette Hooker’s last night alive show are raising serious questions about Brian Hooker's original story that he told investigators. Go to http://vanman.shop/banfield and use code BANFIELD for 15% off your first order.

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41:14

EXCLUSIVE: Last Known Photo of Lynette Alive & Video...

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2026/04/18

Exclusive new photos from Lynette Hooker’s last night alive show her at the Abaco Inn just hours before she vanished in the Bahamas. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield takes you inside the Hookers’ yacht with exclusive video footage, speaks with the bartender who saw Lynette and Brian that night, and breaks down what those final known moments looked like. You’ll also hear from Lynette Hooker’s daughter, Karli Aylesworth, as the search for answers continues.Sign up to Freecash via my link here:

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24:24

Bahamas Nightmare: Husband Released as Wife Still...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/04/14

Lynette Hooker is still missing after disappearing in the water near Elbow Cay, and now her husband, Brian Hooker, has been released from custody by Bahamian authorities without charges. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the latest developments in the Lynette Hooker case, including Brian Hooker’s release, the unanswered questions surrounding Lynette’s disappearance, and the new details raising even more suspicion about what really happened that night in the

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54:38

Long Island Serial Killer Agrees to Be Studied: Dr....

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/04/13

The FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit wants inside Rex Heuermann’s mind, and what he says could crack open a chilling new chapter in the Long Island Serial Killer investigation. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by renowned criminologist and serial killer expert Dr. Katherine Ramsland to discuss what federal profilers would really want from Rex Heuermann. She also breaks down how profilers spot lies, why narcissistic killers often try to control the narrative, and what

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43:05

Exclusive: Mom Says Son-in-Law "Could Be Vicious,"...

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2026/04/11

Haunting new details in the disappearance of Lynette Hooker are raising serious questions about what really happened the night she went missing in the Bahamas. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield shares an exclusive interview with Lynette Hooker’s mother, Darlene Hamlett, who says Lynette had recently bought a one-way ticket home and was planning to leave her husband, Brian Hooker, before she vanished.

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42:14

Exclusive: Daughter Reveals Harrowing New Details &...

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2026/04/09

Karli Aylesworth GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-find-and-honor-my-missing-mom

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62:14

Boating "Accident" or Something Far Worse? Missing...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/04/09

Major new twist in the disappearance of Lynette Hooker: the U.S. Coast Guard has now opened a criminal investigation after Lynette’s husband claimed she was swept away in the Bahamas during a late-night dinghy ride. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the troubling details that are making this case feel like far more than a tragic boating accident, including the husband’s story "bouncing" out of the boat, why that claim is raising serious red flags, what Lynette’s daughter is now saying,

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28:16

Breaking: FBI Believes Original Nancy Guthrie Ransom...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/04/07

On Day 65 of the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, a major new twist has now emerged in the Nancy Guthrie case. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down stunning new reporting tied to the original ransom notes sent to TMZ and Tucson media outlets, including the revelation that those first two notes allegedly threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie and that Harvey Levin says the FBI believes those original messages were real and may have come from the actual

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64:29

Savannah Guthrie Returns to TODAY as Mystery Around...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/04/06

Savannah Guthrie returned to TODAY, but the mystery surrounding her mother, Nancy Guthrie, is still impossible to ignore. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Savannah’s emotional return to the show, the moments that stood out, and the questions that still remain about Nancy’s disappearance. Joining Ashleigh is Brian Balthazar, veteran television producer and longtime Today contributor, to give insight into Savannah’s return.Watch on

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25:58

Savannah Guthrie Speaks on Eve of Return to "TODAY"...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/04/06

On Day 64 in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie speaks publicly in an emotional Easter message just hours before her return to the Today show, while new questions continue swirling around the investigation into her mother’s case. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Savannah’s heartfelt remarks, the significance of her message, the growing scrutiny over how the Nancy Guthrie investigation has been handled, and the latest controversy surrounding Pima

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72:00

Possible Shoe Print in Blood? 3 Shocking Expert...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/04/04

For weeks now, one disturbing question has been hanging over the Nancy Guthrie case: is the blood on her front porch just spatter, or could it contain trace evidence that might help identify whoever took her? On Day 62 in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Ashleigh Banfield zeroes in on one of the most unsettling details in the entire case and brings in three top forensic experts to help break it down. Dr. Peter Valentin, Associate Professor and Chair of Forensic Science at the University of New

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73:03

Breaking: Police Dig Into Contractors & Day Laborers...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/04/02

On Day 60 in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, investigators are now digging into a new angle in the case: contractors, subcontractors, and day laborers who may have had access to Nancy’s home or her neighborhood. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down new reporting that law enforcement is now trying to track down the many workers who may have been coming and going around the property, a process one source described as “a mess.” Ashleigh is joined by retired detective

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75:10

Why Was a Rookie Leading This Case? | Nancy Guthrie...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/04/01

Disturbing New Details: On Day 59 in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, an alarming new detail raises questions about how this investigation was handled from the very beginning. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield shares new reporting that the detective initially leading Nancy Guthrie’s case had only two years of experience, even as the investigation quickly became a major, high-profile case. Ashleigh is joined by retired Pima County homicide detective Kurt Dabb. They also dig

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57:22

Chilling New Details About How the Perp Got Inside...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/03/31

On Day 58 of the search for Nancy Guthrie, a chilling new detail is raising even more questions about what happened inside her home. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the biggest developments in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, who vanished from her Tucson-area home under deeply suspicious circumstances. New details focus on the back patio entry into the kitchen, where two doors were allegedly propped

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54:43

Breaking: Almost NOTHING Inside Nancy Guthrie's Home...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/03/29

On Day 56 of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, disturbing new reporting is raising even more questions about what investigators are, and are not, seeing inside her home. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the chilling new information suggesting there is almost nothing inside Nancy Guthrie’s house that clearly explains how Savannah Guthrie’s mother could have vanished, aside from the blood evidence and the now-critical camera details already known in the case

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55:21

Breaking: DNA Lab Makes Bold New Push to Nail Perp |...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/03/28

Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, is still missing, and on Day 55, as this case drags deeper into uncertainty, one haunting question is getting louder: Will the masked perpetrator ever be identified? In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh is joined by renowned investigative genetic genealogist CeCe Moore, the chief genetic genealogist at Parabon NanoLabs, whose work using DNA and family-tree analysis has helped identify suspects and victims in hundreds of criminal cases. If you have

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