Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present

Elisa Donovan sits down with Killer Thriller Docu host Jenn Fessler to break down the true crime stories they can’t stop thinking about…the ones that hit hard and never really let go.

They get into what makes certain cases unforgettable, the moments that stay with you, and how dramatizations and documentaries can sometimes tell completely different versions of the same story.

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Several former MAGA enthusiasts are now raising questions surrounding the investigation into President Trump’s assassination attempt in Butler, PA. Marjorie Taylor Greene reposted a Texas delegate’s tweet that suggests the attempt that took the life of firefighter Corey Comperatore in the crowd that day, was a hoax. Several other prominent conservatives have raised similar questions and, along with Corey’s wife, are asking why we don’t have more information on the shooter and his motives. They’re also questioning the actions of secret service agents that not only allowed for the shooting to take place, but also for the iconic photo op to happen immediately afterwards. 

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First, Emily and Shane are going over some new revelations in the Anna Kepner case. The step-brother was a suspect from the start… Should the parents share some of the blame?

Then, they’re diving into the FLDS man who inspired the new Netflix documentary, “Trust Me: The False Prophet”.  Sam Bateman was a fake leader, master manipulator and pedophile. How did he meet his end?

Plus, what led these other God-fearing men to follow a fake prophet? What happened to the victims in this story? Who were the true heroes?

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58-year-old Chadwick Scott Willacy will die by lethal injection at 6 pm tonight for the brutal murder of his neighbor nearly 36 years ago. Scott was convicted of first degree murder after bludgeoning, strangling and then setting 56-year-old Marlys Sather on fire. Sather’s son has been waiting decades for justice and plans to witness Willacy’s execution tonight.

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The LA District Attorney just announced first degree murder charges against singer D4vd for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Authorities say David Anthony Burke invited Celeste to his Hollywood Hills home on April 23rd last year and that was the last time she was seen alive. Burke is also charged with lewd and lascivious acts with a minor and mutilating human remains. Police say there is enough physical and digital forensic evidence to prove Burke murdered the teen, beyond a reasonable doubt. Burke’s attorneys maintain their client’s innocence.

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At 1pmET/10am PT we may finally get some answers in the mystery surrounding the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The LAPD and DA will hold a press conference to discuss the case against singer D4vd who was arrested last Thursday without formal charges. Today is the day the DA must file charges against David Anthony Burke or police must release him from jail where he’s been held for the past 4 days. The family of Rivas Hernandez plans to be at the presser and is “committed to ensuring Celeste’s voice is heard.”

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An investigation is underway following a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana early this morning that left 8 children dead. Details are still emerging, but right now police say a total of 10 people were shot, and the 8 who were killed ranged in age between 1 and 14-years-old. Authorities were able to chase down the suspect, where they ultimately shot and killed him. Shreveport’s mayor calling this the worst tragedy in his city’s history.

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Robert Kissel was murdered by his wife, Nancy, in Hong Kong. The culprit? A strawberry milkshake that knocked him out before she bludgeoned him to death…

Emily and Shane break down this complex murder and the differences between American law and Hong Kong law, where Nancy was tried.

Plus, we dive into the murder of Robert’s brother, Andrew, which occurred in the middle of all of this. What happened to the children? Where is Nancy now?! 

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In August 2018, Richard “Beebo” Russell, a ground service agent with no flying experience, stole a commercial plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport and took it on a wild solo flight. Director of the new Hulu Documentary #SkyKing, Patricia E. Gillespie, shares what actually happened, using real air traffic control recordings and interviews to piece it all together. In Sky King, she sits down with Beebo’s friends and family to paint a more personal picture of the man behind the headlines.

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New DNA technology has allowed police to finally link notorious serial killer Ted Bundy to the brutal rape and murder of 17-year-old Laura Ann Aime. The teenager was found a month after she went missing from a Halloween party in 1974, her body naked, bound and badly beaten. DNA sitting in an evidence locker for more than 50 years was finally able to be recognized and matched to Bundy’s, creating a DNA profile that investigators say can now be used to provide answers in other unsolved cases where Bundy was a suspect. 

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