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A new piece of the puzzle in the Idaho student murders case has been revealed, and “Banfield” has the first look at a police interview with a surviving roommate. Plus, a shocking new video of a college cheerleader performing cheer stunts just weeks before police say they found a dead infant in her closet. Plus, video footage shows a prisoner trying to make an escape on a busy highway.

Tonight on "Banfield," Florida grandmother Donna Adelson, known as "Grandma Gotti," broke down in court as her guilty murder verdict was read. Then, NewsNation senior correspondent Brian Entin and Annie Elise, host of the "Serialously" podcast, join the show to discuss cheerleader Laken Snelling, who was arrested after her infant was found dead in a trash bag inside a closet. Entin also highlgihts the crime-fighting Colorado dogs helping the Aurora police chase down criminals in the Colorado city at CrimeCon 2025.Ashleigh Banfield is *the* definitive authority on the nation’s biggest true crime stories. A veteran award-winning journalist, Ashleigh brings a sharp focus to the crime stories gripping America, distilling facts and analyzing context in a way which captures viewers’ interests and imaginations. No one knows the prosecution and the defendants’ cases better than BANFIELD, all the while keeping the victim at the heart of every story we tell – just another reason NewsNation is truly News for All Americans.Weeknights at 10p/9C. #BanfieldNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYppFind us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyGHow to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij

Bernie Madoff, Elizabeth Holmes, Jodi Arias and Chris Watts all have one thing in common: Lies.

Their massive lies shook the world, and in tonight’s one-hour special, “Liar Liar," NewsNation’s Ashleigh Banfield eexposes the master manipulators from the biggest cases. 

Take an inside tour of Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion as thousands of files related to the investigation are released, including the mysterious missing minute of footage of Epstein’s jail cell. “Banfield” breaks down the mountain of evidence. Plus, an uninvited guest was caught on camera stealing thousands of dollars in gifts from a wedding reception — but police are still trying to track him down. And Luigi Mangione, the fashion icon? A controversial new ad appears from a popular fashion brand.

Newly released photos reveal Bryan Kohberger’s life at Washington State University. “Banfield” takes you inside the evidence with an up-close look at the chilling images. Then, the digital forensics couple who worked on the case discuss a bombshell text between Kohberger and his mother. Then, Scott Peterson’s former attorney, Mark Geragos, speaks on the case of a pageant queen and cheerleader arrested after a baby's body was found in her closet. Plus, a murder mystery at Burning Man, and why police are asking for help.

On “Banfield,” NewsNation’s Brian Entin is live in Minneapolis with the details on a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, Jenna Miscavige talks about why she left Scientology, and the latest on the Emmanuel Haro investigation.Ashleigh Banfield is *the* definitive authority on the nation’s biggest true crime stories. A veteran award-winning journalist, Ashleigh brings a sharp focus to the crime stories gripping America, distilling facts and analyzing context in a way which captures viewers’ interests and imaginations. No one knows the prosecution and the defendants’ cases better than BANFIELD, all the while keeping the victim at the heart of every story we tell – just another reason NewsNation is truly News for All Americans.Weeknights at 10p/9C. #BanfieldNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYppFind us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyGHow to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij

As new charges are filed against Jake and Rebecca Haro, “Banfield” brings you the latest with a star prosecutor who shares what's next for the couple. Then, a man in Oklahoma is accused of impregnating his 11-year-old stepdaughter. Find out why the grandmother is defending him. Plus, a new law in Florida allows teachers to hit their pupils, and all they need is a note from their parents.Ashleigh Banfield is *the* definitive authority on the nation’s biggest true crime stories. A veteran award-winning journalist, Ashleigh brings a sharp focus to the crime stories gripping America, distilling facts and analyzing context in a way which captures viewers’ interests and imaginations. No one knows the prosecution and the defendants’ cases better than BANFIELD, all the while keeping the victim at the heart of every story we tell – just another reason NewsNation is truly News for All Americans.Weeknights at 10p/9C. #BanfieldNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYppFind us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyGHow to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij

On “Banfield,” the father of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro was seen at search locations with police over the weekend, as the baby's mother stands by her kidnapping story. NewsNation's Nancy Loo is live at the scene with the latest details, as both parents face murder charges in the boy's disappearance.Then, newly obtained bodycam footage from the arrest of a Kentucky sheriff accused of shooting a local judge in his chambers shows what it was like for law enforcement to detain one of their own.Plus, an exclusive interview with an Alabama woman whose dog has brought home human bones not once, but four times. The identity of the victim remains unknown to authorities. Ashleigh Banfield is *the* definitive authority on the nation’s biggest true crime stories. A veteran award-winning journalist, Ashleigh brings a sharp focus to the crime stories gripping America, distilling facts and analyzing context in a way which captures viewers’ interests and imaginations. No one knows the prosecution and the defendants’ cases better than BANFIELD, all the while keeping the victim at the heart of every story we tell – just another reason NewsNation is truly News for All Americans.Weeknights at 10p/9C. #BanfieldNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYppFind us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyGHow to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij

Tonight on "Banfield," eyes were on the Menendez brothers, who were both denied parole after serving more than 30 years in prison for the killings of their parents. Menendez book author Robert Rand, joined the show to share his conversations he had with Lyle and Erik ahead of their parole hearings. Former parole board commissioner Carol Shapiro weighed in on the lengthy delay in Lyle's parole decision a day after his brother's bid for freedom was rejected. Then, Annie Elise, host of the "Serialously" podcast, explained the evidence found at missing baby Emmanuel Haro's home after his parents' arrest. Also, NewsNation's Brian Entin, filling in for Ashleigh Banfield, details what was found in Bryan Kohberger's busted-up car after police seized it in their murder investigation. Plus, new bodycam footage was released in the case.Ashleigh Banfield is *the* definitive authority on the nation’s biggest true crime stories. A veteran award-winning journalist, Ashleigh brings a sharp focus to the crime stories gripping America, distilling facts and analyzing context in a way which captures viewers’ interests and imaginations. No one knows the prosecution and the defendants’ cases better than BANFIELD, all the while keeping the victim at the heart of every story we tell – just another reason NewsNation is truly News for All Americans.Weeknights at 10p/9C. #BanfieldNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYppFind us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyGHow to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij

On “Banfield,” a California parole board said Erik Menendez's crime outweighs the decades of work he's done in prison. NewsNation's Brian Entin is outside the prison where the hearing took place. Also, Menendez's sponsor, rapper Anerae "X-Raided" Brown, reacts to the news. Then, former parole board commissioner Carol Shapiro joins "Banfield" to discuss why she wasn't surprised Menendez was denied parole — and how she was "saddened" by the outcome. Also, Tommy Pope, the lead prosecutor in the Susan Smith trial, joins "Banfield" to discuss the case of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro and the possibility of his parents' role in his disappearance. Smith was convicted of drowning her two children in 1994 after blaming a carjacker. A new documentary, “The Serial Killer’s Apprentice,” unpacks the story of Elmer Wayne Henley, who, as a teen, became the accomplice of notorious Texas serial killer Dean Corll, aka the “Candy Man,” before he killed Corll in 1973. Forensic psychologist Katherine Ramsland, who interviewed Henley, joins “Banfield” to share what she learned.Ashleigh Banfield is *the* definitive authority on the nation’s biggest true crime stories. A veteran award-winning journalist, Ashleigh brings a sharp focus to the crime stories gripping America, distilling facts and analyzing context in a way which captures viewers’ interests and imaginations. No one knows the prosecution and the defendants’ cases better than BANFIELD, all the while keeping the victim at the heart of every story we tell – just another reason NewsNation is truly News for All Americans. Weeknights at 10p/9C. #BanfieldNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYppFind us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyGHow to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij