On this week’s Weekly Docket, we cover five shocking cases making headlines. First, an Arkansas woman missing for over a year is found alive, leaving her family stunned and desperate for answers. Next, we unpack the troubling scene in Iowa where 88 children were abruptly removed from a church summer camp amid serious abuse allegations. Then, we revisit the infamous Matthew Muller case, as the Netflix star finally confesses to a brutal kidnapping from three decades ago. In Florida, a disturbing trial reveals a grandson’s horrific neglect leading to his grandmother’s tragic death. And lastly, in Tennessee, a bizarre crime involving bleach, a plunger, and an abducted child shocks even seasoned investigators.

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Amy Bishop was supposed to be the classic success story: a Harvard-educated biologist, devoted mom of four, and respected professor climbing the academic ladder. But beneath her impressive résumé was a history of buried secrets, unchecked rage, and disturbing red flags that no one seemed willing to acknowledge. Until one cold afternoon in February 2010, when Amy walked into a faculty meeting armed with a loaded gun, ruining lives and revealing a past that would make everyone wonder...was this shocking violence really so unexpected after all?

This is the story of Amy Bishop.

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1. (1:08) The Karen Read Verdict

2. (8:18) 796 Babies in the Septic Tank – The Mother and Baby Home Tragedy

3. (16:31) Christina Formella Case Updates – A Teacher’s Shocking & Explicit Texts to Student

4. (25:24) Rachel Todd’s Arrest and the Search for 3-Year-Old Claire Bell

5. (34:10) Attack on Two Minnesota Lawmakers by Vance Luther Boelter

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Just two days before her dream Disney-themed wedding, Molly Watson was found murdered on a quiet Missouri backroad, shot execution-style. Molly had believed she’d finally found her soulmate in James Addie, her fiancé and coworker. But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a chilling secret: James was living a double life, hiding a wife of 23 years and spinning a web of lies so tangled it stunned even seasoned detectives. This episode unravels the shocking events leading up to Molly’s tragic end, revealing twisted motives, devastating betrayal, and the courtroom battle that finally brought justice to Molly and her grieving family.

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1:00 - Manhunt for Travis Decker – Father on the Run in Washington

11:01 - “First Date” Murder Trial – Maxwell Anderson and the Death of Sade Robinson

21:05 - A Note in the Sandwich Shop – Florida Woman Rescued from Months of Captivity

29:08 - The Karen Read Trial : The Defense RESTS!

Sources:

Washington triple-murder manhunt – Fox 13 Seattle (Tyler Slauson & Alejandra Guzman) ; NPR News ; Associated Press .

Maxwell Anderson trial – WISN 12 Milwaukee ; CNN/WYMT News .

Florida captivity rescue – PEOPLE.com (Christina Coulter) ; KATV/WKRC report ; WEAR ABC3 News .

Karen Read trial – Boston.com live updates ; WCVB 5 Boston ; CBS Boston (WBZ) ; Court testimony via AP/Pool .

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In this episode, Austin and I dive into the complicated life and shocking downfall of Aaron Hernandez, the NFL player whose promising career unraveled amidst violence and controversy. From his challenging childhood marked by family turmoil, abuse, and hidden trauma, Aaron rose to become a standout high school athlete with immense potential. However, beneath the surface, troubling signs started to emerge...drug use, explosive anger, and several encounters with the law.

We take a close look at Aaron’s college years at the University of Florida, where his football success continued, but off-field incidents were routinely overlooked due to his talent. Drafted by the New England Patriots, Aaron quickly found fame and fortune, but personal demons and questionable associations gradually overtook his life.

The episode covers the murder of Odin Lloyd, detailing the key evidence and events that led to Aaron’s arrest, conviction, and ultimate imprisonment. But Aaron's story didn’t end there. He faced additional accusations, an acquittal, and ultimately a tragic end in prison. After his death, the discovery of severe CTE sparked ongoing discussions about athlete accountability, sports culture, and the hidden consequences of a life in the spotlight.

Listen as we unpack Aaron Hernandez’s life story, addressing important questions about mental health, accountability, and the darker side of sports fame.

Keywords: Aaron Hernandez, NFL, True Crime, Odin Lloyd, CTE, Football, Murder, New England Patriots, Sports Controversy

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0:00 Father, Travis Decker, Murdered 3 Daughters and is On The Run

9:52 JP Miller Remarries

13:58 Todd and Julie Chrisley Pardoned by Trump

20:13 Karen Read Trial Updates

Keywords: Karen Read, Micah, Micah Miller, Chrisleys, Travis Decker, true crime, trial updates, forensic evidence, witness testimonies, evidence tampering, public perception, media influence, legal analysis, Trump

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In this episode, we take a detailed deep dive into one of America’s darkest and most haunting unsolved mysteries: The Villisca Axe Murders. On a quiet night in June of 1912, the peaceful town of Villisca, Iowa, was shaken by the brutal murder of the Moore family and their two young guests. Eight innocent victims, bludgeoned in their sleep with their own axe.

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1. (1:11) “Harvard Morgue Scandal: Former Manager Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Body Parts”

2. (6:06) “Deadly Hit-and-Run Horror: Alabama Man Charged with Killing Woman Using Her Own Car”

3. (9:58) “Florida Man’s Shocking Rampage: Survives Alligator Attack Only to Be Fatally Shot by Police”

4. (15:50) “OnlyFans Model’s Revenge Murder: Coast Guard Veteran Pleads Guilty to Killing Alleged Rapist”

5. (23:35) “Arkansas ‘Pop-Tart’ Abuse Case: Couple Charged with Torturing and Starving Young Girl”

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(0:35) Hawaii Bullying Horror: Teens Arrested After Brutal Attack on Special-Needs Woman Sparks Viral Outrage

(6:17) CEO Murdered in Manhattan: Luigi Mangione’s Trial for Killing UnitedHealthcare Executive Sparks Political Firestorm

(11:42) South Carolina House of Horrors: Infant Rescued, Over 40 Animals Found Amid Shocking Neglect

(18:27) Diddy Trial Bombshells: Cassie’s Emotional Testimony, Kid Cudi’s Car Bombing, and Shocking Allegations

(34:51) Valeria Márquez Livestream Murder: TikTok Influencer Tragically Shot on Camera – Investigation and Theories

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