The FOX True Crime Podcast

How far would you go to be considered "one of the boys"? When it comes to Greek life at the College of Charleston, many students will go to great lengths. One student, Mikey Schmidt, saw an opportunity to create a multi-million-dollar drug ring all for wealth, influence, and acceptance. However, Mikey's social ascension would come crashing down, ending in scandal, betrayal, and murder.

Investigative journalist Max Marshall exposes the hidden crimes of the deadly drug trafficking ring at the College of Charleston and explains how fraternity pledges fell into corruption.

The full story can be found in his book, Among The Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story.

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Child sexual abuse is an insidious threat that plagues the world in which we live today. The chilling reality is that you can't spot a predator through their looks or dress. Only with a perceptive eye and a keen understanding of grooming can this alarming behavior be detected. Any child can become a target, but with the right tools, parents and family members can take the necessary steps to ensure their child does not fall victim.

Anna Sonoda, LCSW combines her research with her experience as a parent to explain how to detect and reject the efforts of child predators. She shares how listeners can spot key warning signs as detailed in her new book, Duck Duck Groom.

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On June 27th, 2000, 16-year-old Molly Bish disappeared during her lifeguard shift in Warren, Massachusetts. Authorities arrived at the still waters of Comins Pond, and the community hoped for good news about her disappearance. Three years later, her remains were discovered, turning the missing person investigation into a murder investigation.

Victim advocate with the Molly Bish Foundation Heather Bish discusses the details of her sister's case and where it stands today. Later, she sheds light on the painful reality of losing a loved one.

If you have any information about Molly Bish's case, contact the Massachusetts State Police at (508) 453-7575 or email [email protected]. To submit an application with the Homicide Victims' Families' Rights Act, email [email protected] and visit the OSI website.

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When it comes to delivering justice, juries play an incredibly important role in America's judicial system. However, in today's day and age, it seems like everyone has an opinion about some of the nation's most high-profile trials. That's why selecting a competent and impartial jury is crucial for upholding our fellow Americans' right to a fair trial.

Former Federal Prosecutor and Host of the Trey Gowdy Podcast Trey Gowdy joins with an in-depth discussion about voir dire, the jury selection process, and why it remains such a critical part of the country's legal system today.

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In January of 1986, a husband and wife disappeared in the isolated wilderness of California's Mojave Desert. Barry, an heir to a liquor fortune, set out with his carefree and counterculture wife, Louise, for an excursion to Saline Valley. The couple drove off and away from their oasis campsite, only to never be seen again. Three years later a flashflood washed away layers of earth, bringing to the surface the remains of Barry and Louise.

Investigative journalist and author Doug Kari lays out the cold case mystery of Barry and Louise and details the many twists and turns in the investigation as detailed in his new book, The Berman Murders.

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On Saturday July 13th, the nation stood still as news broke of an assassination attempt on former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Mere moments after President Trump took the stage at a rally there, shots were fired from the top of a roof nearby, striking the former President’s right ear, killing a local firefighter, Corey Comperatore, and injuring two others.

The shooter, later identified by the FBI as 20-year-old, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed on the scene by United State Secret Service.

In the days following the horrific event, questions have emerged regarding the security efforts to sweep and secure the area before the event. Most importantly, how did this fatal misstep occur?

Retired Supervisory Special Agent with the United States Secret Service and the President of Capitol Security Consulting, Jeff James joins to give his expert analysis on the security protocol of the United States Secret Service and his initial reaction to the

tragedy that ensued on Saturday.

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Emily revisits her conversation with retired Captain with the Milwaukee Police Department Michael Dubis to discuss the horrors he uncovered upon his arrest of Jeffrey Dahmer.

The contents inside 924 North 25th Street Unit 213 were so gruesome, it looked like a human slaughterhouse. Detective Dubis revisits his interactions with Dahmer and unpacks the impact that the horrific crime scene still has on him to this day.

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Just one week after Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial, Karen Read's defense team filed a motion to dismiss two of the charges filed against her. Claiming to have received "unsolicited communications" from three of the twelve jurors in the trial, Read's lawyers stated the jury reached a unanimous "agreement" to acquit her of the charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of an accident.

FOX 25 Reporter Ted Daniel discusses the groundbreaking new filing and shares how it will impact the heated Boston trial moving forward.

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All her life, Estella Mena was a guardian to those she loved. Driven, diligent, and fierce, the high school senior worked as a security guard at an office building in Sunnyvale, California. But on October 27th, 1979, Estella had no one to protect her but herself. While working her job, a man entered the office, attempted to sexually assault her, and stabbed her to death. For over 40 years, her murder went unsolved.

Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety Detective Matt Hutchison details the many twists and turns of Estella's case, even sharing why he became a trash collector for a day to uncover answers.

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When it comes to cooking, Frankie "Spice" Morelli knows a thing or two. With the creation of his restaurant and pasta company, people all across the country were able to get a taste of Frankie's delicious food. But after a white-collar crime led him to an East Coast detention center, Frankie didn't let that stop him from cooking up more culinary masterpieces.

Frankie "Spice" Morelli shares the beauty of second chances and provides a glimpse of the many scrumptious recipes from his new cookbook, MOBB Cookbook & Diet.

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