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As the 2026 midterms approach, is the news simply reporting events...or helping shape how voters see them? In this episode of Murders, Mysteries, and Conspiracies, Glenn P. Clinger III examines documented studies from Harvard, Pew Research Center, Reuters Institute, and other sources on negative political coverage, media framing, headline psychology, and declining public trust in journalism. Are Americans being informed, influenced, or both?SOURCES Harvard Kennedy School, Shorenstein Center on

Grab a beer and join us tonight for another installment of Necro Overtime! First, Ken Urker, Gypsy Rose Blanchard's ex-fiancé and the father of her daughter, was found dead in his Louisiana home on his 34th birthday. Then Tennessee tried to execute Christa Pike for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer, and after two rounds of lethal injection she was still alive. It's the second execution the state has botched this year.Preorder a signed copy of With Foundation:

Ken Urker was found dead in bed at his Raceland, Louisiana home on October 1 — his thirty-fourth birthday. Lafourche Parish deputies confirmed his death after family members climbed through a bedroom window for a welfare check. He had told family he was severely depressed the night before at church. No official cause of death has been released. Before the autopsy was finished, Gypsy Rose Blanchard gave an exclusive interview to People magazine, called it a suspected overdose, blamed cyberbullying,

Ken Urker, the father of Gypsy Rose Blanchard's daughter Aurora, was found dead in Raceland, Louisiana on his thirty-fourth birthday. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office is still investigating. No cause of death has been officially released. Before the autopsy was done, Blanchard gave an exclusive to People magazine declaring it a suspected overdose, pointed the finger at cyberbullying, and within seventy-two hours had a public petition up for "Kenan's Law." Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke

The MK True Crime Show hosts Ashleigh Merchant and Phil Holloway join the program to discuss the latest updates in the Cornell 7 case, the new details recently released about Cornell’s investigation of Jane Doe’s alleged 2024 assault, the scrutiny of local district attorney Matthew Van Houten, the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Tennessee’s unsuccessful attempt to execute convicted killer Christa Pike, the mechanisms of

In November 2025, 33-year-old Russian model Anzhelika Tartanova suddenly stopped communicating with her family. For nearly two weeks, relatives believed she was missing, unaware that she was lying critically injured in a Moscow hospital.Investigators alleged that Anzhelika had been attacked during a conflict with her boyfriend, wealthy road-construction businessman Dmitry Kuzmin. She suffered catastrophic brain injuries, underwent emergency surgery and initially struggled to speak or remember what

Vigilante Mom Realizes She Ran Over the Wrong PersonThis episode features a police interview with Brandi Morgan about a man being struck by an SUV in a WinCo parking lot. The detective asks about the incident, Morgan’s belief about the man’s identity, and who else may have been in the vehicle. Narration provides context about the investigation and the case outcome.Become a supporter of this podcast:

Emily and Shane are joined by psychologist Dr. Hillary Goldsher to discuss the case between Jane Doe and “The Cornell 7”.This episode will discuss alleged sexual assault, drug, and alcohol use which may be triggering to some listeners.If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, support is available 24/7 through the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or online at rainn.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A homecoming block party in Georgia turns violent, leaving two dead and 35 injured when over 50 gunshots echo through a crowd of more than 1,000 attendees. On Chicago's South Side, a seven-year-old girl walking with her sister is fatally stabbed in a random attack by a woman with an extensive criminal record. In Louisiana, a 13-year-old boy is posthumously honored as a hero after sacrificing his life to shield his toddler sister from gunfire at an apartment complex. Sydney Silvagni reports.See

The Room Was 150 Degrees - Mom Uses Deadly Space Heater As Excuse To PoliceThis police interview follows detectives questioning Brittany Delgado about the conditions in the bedroom where her two sons were found unresponsive. They ask about the heater, the children’s supervision, and the timeline of events.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-podcast-2026-police-interrogations-911-calls-and-true-police-stories-podcast--5693470/support.

A woman in Dothan, Alabama, tells her partner to leave after an argument.Before handing over his belongings, she makes one decision that would soon become incredibly important.Minutes later, Brantley Lloyd Tolleson allegedly forces his way back inside while she’s on the phone with 911.Then he points a gun directly at her and pulls the trigger.What happened next left investigators praising the woman’s quick thinking, and raised a much bigger legal question about intent when the weapon never actually

A homecoming block party in Georgia turns violent, leaving two dead and 35 injured when over 50 gunshots echo through a crowd of more than 1,000 attendees. On Chicago's South Side, a seven-year-old girl walking with her sister is fatally stabbed in a random attack by a woman with an extensive criminal record. In Louisiana, a 13-year-old boy is posthumously honored as a hero after sacrificing his life to shield his toddler sister from gunfire at an apartment complex. Sydney Silvagni reports.See

Serious sexual assault allegations at Cornell University prompted outrage, but no criminal charges were filed. Now, the case is receiving a fresh review. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter joins Paul Mauro to examine the original investigation, the disputed evidence and what prosecutors would need to bring the Cornell 7 case into court.Then, Josh examines Caleb Flynn’s life-without-parole sentence and his continued claim of innocence. CBS 17 reporter Deana Harley also

Russell Williams was one of Canada’s most decorated Air Force officers. He commanded the country’s largest military base, flew the Prime Minister, and had even piloted the Queen of England. Nobody had any idea what he was doing when he went home at night. This is the case of Russell Williams.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 40: America's 250th Anniversary — fifty states, fifty crimes, two hundred and fifty years. This double--feature episode covers Kansas and Virginia.A city marshal with a gold-engraved Winchester and a secret past as a wanted killer. A mountain doctor whopreached Sunday sermons and planned a massacre on a mountain road. Two men who wore badges. Twocommunities that trusted them. Two moments when the authority collapsed and the man underneath it wasexposed. This is the story of Henry Newton

The Blood on the Catalogue Cards Changed Everything l True Crime MysteryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-podcast-2026-police-interrogations-911-calls-and-true-police-stories-podcast--5693470/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.