Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

The gag order in the Bryan Kohberger murder trial has been loosened. Under the new order, prosecution and defense attorneys can speak on some matters, but still must follow strict guidelines. The victims' families are now allowed to speak to the media but their attorneys can't.  Listen to judge's ruling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah, 3, and Jacob Hoggle, 2, vanished while in the custody of their mother, Catherine Hoggle. Hoggle told police she gave her kids away, but prosecutors accuse the Maryland mom of murdering them. Hoggle, who has been in a mental health facility since her arrest soon after they disappeared, indicted for their murders and moved to a jail.  Now nine years after the children went missing, murder charges against Hoggle have been dropped and the mom will not stand trial in their deaths.  Hoggle has consistently been ruled incompetent.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for Ricky Griffis began two days after his last contact with his mother. When Alice Mabe texted her 46-year-old son, asking if he was coming home that night, he said "no." He didn’t come home the next night either. And then he didn’t show up for work.   Griffis was seen leaving an acquaintance’s place of business on July 5th. Several texts were exchanged with the acquaintance. The next day his car was found near the Coopersville strip mines. That morning, Griffis sent his family a strange text around 9 a.m. It said he was stuck in the woods, but Griffis’ cell phone was found in the vehicle, along with his wallet. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Cheyanne Carney - Sister of Ricky Griffis Wendy Patrick - California Prosecutor, Author of "Why Bad Looks Good" and "Red Flags," and Host of "Today with Dr Wendy" on KCBQ in San Diego; Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD Dr. Lisa Long - Forensic Psychologist and Owner of Dr. Long and Associates; Instagram: @dr.lisalong, Facebook: DrLisaLong/  Brian Fitzgibbons - VP Operations at USPA Nationwide Security; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security; Kingsman Philanthropic's 2022 rescue missions of women and children in Ukraine; Iraq War Veteran Toney Wade - Commander, Cajun Coast Search and Rescue Team; Facebook.com/CajunCoastSAR Phil Pendleton - News Reporter and Multimedia Journalist for WKYT (CBS News affiliate based in Lexington, KY); Twitter: @philtvnews, Facebook: Phil Pendleton WKYT  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mother found guilty of abusing her 3-year-old to death. Detroit cops assist in catching a runaway steer.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The socialite charged with shoving an elderly woman to her death may be getting a plea deal. Lauren Pazienza's attorney says the woman couldn’t possess the intent to commit the crime. Defense attorney Arthur Aidala says his client was using prescription drugs, and had imbibed up to two bottles of wine, and marijuana at the time.  The victim, 87-year-old Broadway singing coach Barbara Maier Gustern, fell and hit her head, after being hit by Pazienza. She was conscious directly after the incident, but fell into unconsciousness and died from her injuries five days later.   Pazienza has already turned down two plea deals from prosecutors. If convicted, Pazienza faces up to 25 years behind bars. Her next court date is July 20.  Joining Nancy Grace Today: AJ Maier Gustern - Grandson of Victim James Shelnutt – Attorney – The Shelnutt Law Firm, P.C.; 27-year Atlanta Metro Area Major Case Detective and Former S.W.A.T. Officer; Twitter: @ShelnuttLawFirm Dr. Angela Arnold – Psychiatrist, Atlanta GA.; Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University; Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital; Voted My Buckhead’s Best Psychiatric Practice of 2022 Joseph Giacalone - Former NYPD Sergeant SDS and Author: “ The Cold Case Handbook” and “The Criminal Investigative Function: A Guide for New Investigators 4th Edition;" Twitter: @JoeGiacalone  Dr. Michael Baden– Former Chief Medical Examiner of New York City and past Co-Director of the New York State Police Medico-Legal Investigations Unit- Author: “American Autopsy” Tony DeStefano – Special Writer, Newsday; Author: “The Deadly Dob: Vito Genovese” and “Mafia Boss;” Twitter: @TonyNewsDay, Instagram: @Tony.Destefano.Newsday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Friendly' neighbor brutally murders a woman with a hammer. Armed cupcake thief terrifies bakery workers.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murders suspect Bryan Kohberger's defense team is asking a judge to stay proceedings in the case. Attorney Anne Taylor is calling for prosecutors to disclose more materials, including the full record of the grand jury proceedings. Taylor says the information is necessary to Kohberger's defense, intended to quote, "preserve his right to contest the indictment."  While Kohberger's legal team is entitled to the transcript of the grand jury, there is a question of what other information could be handed over, such as people who were subpoenaed, or anything said off the record. This is as details are released on the probability of the DNA match from the knife sheath found at the murder scene. Court documents state that DNA collected from suspect Bryan Kohberger is a ‘statistical match’ for DNA on the sheath of the knife.  Kohberger’s attorney is asking a judge for more time to decide whether to offer a formal alibi for Kohberger in this case. Taylor said in a motion that the defense team had not had sufficient time to fully review the evidence provided by the prosecution. Thousands of pages of discovery, thousands of photographs, and hundreds of hours of recordings," have been provided to the defense. Idaho law lays out 10 days for a criminal defendant to reveal whether an alibi will be offered.  A judge can extend that deadline. Joining Nancy Grace today: Tara Malek - Bosie, ID Attorney and Co-owner of Smith + Malek; Former state and federal prosecutor; Twitter: @smith_malek Dr. Joni Johnston - Forensic Psychologist and Private Investigator (performs risk and threat assessments on violent offenders); Author: “Serial Killers: 101 Questions True Crime Fans Ask” Chris McDonough - Director at the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host of YouTube channel- "The Interview Room" Traci Brown - Body Language Expert & Author: “How to Detect Lies, Fraud and Identity Theft;" Twitter: @Tracibrown37 Dr. Michelle DuPre - Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant  Toby Wolson - Forensic Consultant Specializing in DNA; Serology and Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Dave Mack - CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teen girl tells friends she's afraid of retaliation after break-up. She's found  raped and strangled to death.      Man pours gasoline all over his apartment then lights a match.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fog shrouded the Gold Gate Bridge the day UC Berkeley student Sydney West disappears. Video shows the teen walking the bridge around 6:45 am, her image engulfed by the fog. 19-year-old West spoke to her family the night before. There has been no activity on her cell phone, social media, or bank account since  There were a lot of people on the bridge that day, yet no one saw or heard anything.  What happened to Sydney? Joining Nancy Grace Today: Wendy Patrick - California Prosecutor and Author of "Why Bad Looks Good," and "Red Flags." Host of "Today with Dr. Wendy" on KCBQ in San Diego; Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Atlanta, GA; Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University; Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital & Voted My Buckhead’s Best Psychiatric Practice of 2022  Brian Fitzgibbons - VP of operations for USPA Nationwide Security; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, Kingsman Philanthropic's 2022 rescue missions of women and children in Ukraine, Iraq War Veteran   Audrey Conklin- Crime Reporter for Fox News Digital; Twitter: @audpants   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A co-worker and family member find multiple murders as they check on young woman.  A boyfriend strikes back at his girlfriend after she locks him out of the house.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.