Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

On May 9th, 2021, in St. John’s County, Florida, 13 year old Tristyn Bailey goes missing. She was last seen by her sister just after midnight and is reported missing that morning by her family. The police and community begin searching for her that same day and at 6 p.m. that night her body is found by a neighbor in a remote area in the woods. She had been stabbed more than 100 times.  In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and special guest co-host  Dave Mack discuss the timeline of this case, how police track and identify suspects using surveillance footage, the different kinds of stab wounds, the importance of taking photographs of potential suspects, and more.  Subscribe to Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan : Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - Background and overview of case 3:40 - Thrill killing 6:20 - The timeline  8:50 - How can investigators get blood out of something that’s already been washed? 13:30 - How do police identify and track a suspect from footage used for evidence? 16:00 - Mother’s day and siblings not finding Tristyn in her bedroom 17:40 - Different kinds of stab wounds 23:00 - Presenting medical evidence in court and defensive vs. non-defensive wounds 26:10 - Tristyn attempting to fight off the killer 27:20 - Importance of taking photographs of potential suspects and all parts of their body 30:40 - Aiden Fucci 32:50 - Aspects of premeditation and Fucci’s mother’s awareness of the crime 34:50 - Fucci pleading not guilty, his story constantly changing, and then finally pleading guilty 36:30 - Wrap-up and outroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorneys for Joseph Petito and Nichole Schmidt are suing Brian Laundrie's family and their lawyer for emotional stress. The parents of Gabby Petito allege the Laundries knew weeks before search teams recovered the 22-year-old's remains, that the girl was dead.  According to court documents a letter written by Roberta Laundrie, allegedly contains an offer from Roberta Laundrie to lend her son a shovel to bury a body.   A judge has not yet ordered its release.   Joining Nancy Grace Today: Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor, author “Red Flags” www.wendypatrickphd.com 'Today with Dr. Wendy' on KCBQ in San Diego, Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD Caryn Stark - NYC Psychologist, www.carynstark.com, Twitter: @carynpsych, Facebook: "Caryn Stark"  Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org, Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" Laura Ingle - Senior Correspondent, Fox News Channel, Twitter: @lauraingle, Instagram: @lauraingletv  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori Vallow-Daybell and her attorney have been turned down yet again by a judge who denied their bid to have the murder case against the so-called cult mom thrown out. A trial date has been set for  April 3.  Vallow-Daybell has asked to be able to meet with her husband in order to plan strategies. That, likewise, was denied.  Meanwhile in Chad Daybell's camp, his attorneys have tried to get the case against the couple, separated. Currently,  Chad and Lori Daybell will be tried together. This begs the question: Is there trouble in paradise?   Nate Eaton with East Idaho News joins Nancy Grace to discuss the latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 61 witnesses, prosecutors in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial have rested their case. Once the long holiday weekend is over, the defense will continue to call its witnesses. Murdaugh's attorneys called two witnesses after the lunch break. Attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin say they expect their case to take about a week.  Key testimony today before the prosecution rested included new phone data information, including the fact that Alex Murdaugh called 911 roughly 14 seconds after allegedly discovering his wife and son's bodies.    The data also showed Maggie Murdaugh's phone moving at the same time as her husband's vehicle. The data indicated that Murdaugh's vehicle sped up quickly, and away from the location where Maggie Murdaugh's phone was found.  Prosecutors can then put on a rebuttal case.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Dale Carson - High Profile Criminal Defense Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent, Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County), Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself;" Twitter: @DaleCarsonLaw  Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, GA.; Twitter: @ColdCaseTips; Podcast Host: "Zone 7" Dr. William Morrone - Opioid Expert and Author: “American Narcan: Naloxone & Heroin-Fentanyl Associated Mortality” 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  Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC); Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;" Twitter: @AnneTEmerson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Armed robbery suspect sentenced. Nursing home prematurely declares a death.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lawyer for Gabby Petito's family says Roberta Laundrie offered to help her son,Brian, bury a body. According to a lawsuit, Laundrie wrote to her son, making the offer with a note. Written on the outside envelope was the words, BURN AFTER READING.  As the lawsuit head for court, lets listen to the words that Brian Laundrie wrote in the notebook, that was found at his campsite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jurors learned today that Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were shot at close range. Dr. Kenneth Kinsey testified about the graphic wounds the pair sustained.  Kensey said the first shot didn't kill Paul. In fact, Paul stood for a moment and began moving toward his killer, before he was hit with the second fatal shot. Kensey told jurors that the blood pattern proved this.  Judge Clifton Newman also reversed his decision about allowing testimony on Murdaugh's alleged botched suicide plot. Judge Clifton Newman initially announced he would prohibit jurors from hearing evidence about Alex’s alleged botched attempt, but will now allow it after the defense opened the door with questions about Murdaugh's drug abuse and drug contacts.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Ronnie Richter - Attorney for the Satterfield family and other victims of Alex Murdaugh; Partner, Bland Richter Law Firm; Twitter: @BlandRichterSC Sheryl McCollum  - Forensic Expert, Founder: Cold Case Investigative Research Institute in Atlanta, Ga.; Twitter @ColdCaseTips; Host of "Zone 7" podcast Jeff Gentry - Forensics-Crime Scene Investigator and certified bloodstain pattern analyst and death investigator; fmr. toxicology lab analyst; Author: A Visual Guide to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis for Death and Crime Scene Investigators; TikTok: @jeffreygentryBPA, Facebook: Jeff Gentry Bloodstain Pattern Analyst 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 Nicholas Reagan -  Anchor/Reporter with Live 5 News; Twiter: @NickReaganLive5; Instagram: Nick Reagan News See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bar fight leads to serious charges for two. A man runs over a woman in a parking lot and continues to attack. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another bombshell in the courtroom today as Judge Clifton Newman ruled that testimony regarding Alex Murdaugh's alleged roadside shooting. September 2021,  Murdaugh claimed he asked another man to shoot him so his surviving son could obtain millions in life insurance.  Judge Newman ruled that the roadside shooting would be a “bridge too far” and “does not meet the logical relevancy test.”  In testimony today, the jury in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial saw more footage of Alex Murdaugh's interviews with state investigators. SLED agent Lt. David Owen testified about his question in of Murdaugh. Owen said at the time Murdaugh was  “the only known suspect” in the case. The footage shows Murdaugh being confronted with inconsistencies in his statements: specifically that Murdaugh claimed he ate dinner with his family, took a nap, and then drove to his mother's. He said he discovered the bodies when he returned.  Regarding the video taken by his son, Murdaugh denies that it is his voice in the video.  Murdaugh tells Owens that at 9 p.m. he was not at the kennels. The fact that Murdaugh had changed clothes was also brought up.   Maggie Murdaugh's sister testified that Alex never seems scared while everyone else was. She also testified that her sister thought Murdaugh had an affair 15 years ago.  Joining Nancy Grace today:  Mark Tate - Trial Attorney- The Tate Law Group Dr. Angela Arnold -Psychiatrist and Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women; Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University   Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective and Host of YouTube channel- ‘The Interview Room’ 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 Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter, WCIV ABC News 4 (Charleston, SC), Host of Award-Winning DAILY Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery;” Twitter: @AnneTEmerson   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The owner of a stolen car kills 12-year-old thief. State representative attacked in her apartment building. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.