An Illinois high school teacher has been indicted by a grand jury on 52 additional charges, accused of having sex with an underage student dozens of times. Christina Formella, 30, originally said she was set-up by the teen, but now, prosecutors say texts and evidence from her personal phone prove she had sex with the teen repeatedly. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has the breaking development on this episode of On the Case.

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Norma Caraker, a beloved waitress and widow of a former mayor in Troy, Illinois, was found strangled in her bed with a bungee cord around her neck. Her son, Neil Howard — who initially claimed a mystery man fled the scene — was arrested and later convicted after police found no signs of forced entry and DNA evidence from Norma’s date raised doubts but didn’t sway the jury. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart looks at all of the evidence on this episode of On the Case.

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Dr. Salvador Plasencia, one of five people charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s ketamine-related death, is pleading guilty to illegally supplying the actor with the drug and faces up to 40 years in prison. Plasencia admitted to injecting Perry with ketamine, working with others including Perry’s assistant and another doctor, and profiting off Perry’s addiction, though the fatal dose reportedly came from another supplier. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has the details of the plea on this episode of On the Case.

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A convicted sex offender in Central New York has been arrested and charged with raping and sexually abusing a 5-year-old girl he allegedly lured from a playground with candy. Authorities say this isn’t Michael Pontello’s first offense — Pontello was previously convicted in 2011 for assaulting another 5-year-old and is now also facing charges tied to an earlier case involving a 3-year-old victim. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has the facts on this episode of On the Case.

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A deeply religious Michigan couple, Joshua and Rachel Piland, were sentenced to at least 20 years in prison after allowing their newborn daughter, Abigail, to die from untreated jaundice — a curable condition — because they chose prayer over medical care. Despite warnings from a midwife and Rachel’s mother, the couple refused to take the baby to the hospital, citing their faith and belief that “God makes no mistakes.” Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has more details on this episode of On the Case.

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Lars Nelson is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Sophie Tinney, after claiming she died by a single gunshot wound to the head. Police investigation revealed that Tinney had been shot multiple times, contradicting Nelson's story, and evidence suggested he was responsible for her death. In a chilling twist, a link between Tinney’s death and a Palm Springs bombing emerged, as the bomber reportedly mentioned Sophie’s death in a manifesto. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has the big development on this episode of On the Case.

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A Georgia couple, Sara Pombert and Joseph Turner, portrayed themselves online as a loving family but are now accused of forcing their 3-year-old son to live in a backyard shed without water or electricity for nearly a month. Deputies allege the child was left unsupervised, unbathed, and unclothed in filthy conditions. The abuse came to light after the shed caught fire on Memorial Day weekend, leading to an investigation and charges of second-degree cruelty to children. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has the details on this episode of On the Case.

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Chiropractor Brian Mann allegedly attempted to murder his estranged wife, Hannah, by poisoning her with lead during their divorce, which left her hospitalized for months and near death. Prosecutors claim Mann had taken out $1.3 million in life insurance policies on her and later tried to ingest lead himself to make it appear as if he were also a victim. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has the facts of this wild and twisted case. 

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Alabama kindergarten teacher Heather Ozment has been arrested and indicted on first- and second-degree sexual abuse charges and for enticing minors into a vehicle or home for immoral purposes. Authorities say the alleged misconduct involved local teenagers, occurred after school hours, off school property, and did not involve her current students. Ozment was recently named “Teacher of the Year.” Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has the facts of the arrest on this episode of On the Case.

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Newly released bodycam footage shows police arresting a North Georgia mom, Alexandra Woodward, and her boyfriend after her 8- and 10-year-old children were found home alone while the couple drove more than an hour away — raising legal and moral questions about parenting and the law. Police say they found a vape pen and Twisted Tea within reach of the children, and though Georgia law sets age limits on when children can be left alone, a new law expanding parental discretion doesn’t take effect until July. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart has all the details and debate on this episode of On the Case.

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