True Crime Reality

Today opening statements begin in a highly anticipated murder trial in Virginia.  A 40 year old man is facing aggravated murder charges after prosecutors say he conspired with his au pair to kill his wife in a sex fantasy fueled murder plot where the two lured an unsuspecting man to the home to kill him and frame him for murder.   There’s a big twist in this theory though, and it could be unraveled by a member of the prosecution’s own team, a detective with the Fairfax police department.

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“Yes, that’s what the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and President Trump want to know.   The E.E.O.C chair took to social media to ask that very question, saying the commission - which was formed under the Civil Rights Act - wants to eliminate all forms of race discrimination, including against white male applicants and employees. President Trump went even further, telling the New York Times the Civil Rights Act resulted in the discrimination of white men.

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The trial of 59-year-old Paul Caneiro finally began this morning, seven years after police say he murdered his brother Keith, his sister-in-law, his 11-year-old nephew and 8-year-old niece and then set fire to their home and eventually his own to cover up the crimes. Opening statements laid out both cases, the prosecution detailing the brutality of Caneiro’s alleged crimes while the defense already let jurors know they are offering a different suspect in these heinous murders, Paul and Keith’s other brother, Corey.

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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”

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Over the weekend, The Kennedy Center director claimed his X account was hacked… and that’s why his original tweet announcing ITS decision to end its partnership with the Washington National Opera was taken down.    Richard Grenell was not happy with the media headlines that all read the Opera was leaving the Kennedy Center, making it the biggest departure yet in a growing number of artists who have cancelled shows or boycotted the center under Trump’s leadership.   Many have commented it appears Grenell has found another excuse to blame hackers and the media for the fallout from Trump’s takeover. 

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A blizzard, a death, and a case that instantly split the public in two. On this episode of Killer Thriller, Katie Cassidy joins us to talk about stepping into the role of Karen Read while the real case is still unfolding, the pressure of portraying a living, polarizing figure and staying grounded amid a true-crime storm.

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The Center for Food as Medicine & Longevity has just released its latest 3 year study on the quality of water on board airplanes, and the results and recommendations are disturbing.  The study ranks water quality by airline, from best to worst, and says nearly all airlines need to make some changes to address bacteria found in some samples.  Amy and T.J. go over the findings and add a little perspective from a microbiologist after the break.

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Police have charged actor and director Timothy Busfield with two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.  Police say the abuse happened on the set of “The Cleaning Lady” when the boys were just 7 and 8 years old.  Busfield is married to actress Melissa Gilbert who has recently spoken out about child sex abuse on sets.  Busfield is known for his roles in “Thirtysomething” and “The West Wing” and has suggested the allegations are revenge for the boys being replaced on the show. 

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Columbus Police just announced  they have arrested 39 year old Michael David McKee, a vascular surgeon and the ex husband of Monique Tepe.  Police say McKee is responsible for brutally murdering Monique and her husband Spencer while their toddlers were sleeping in the house.  Amy and T.J. go over the latest details in this developing story.

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We are hearing from the wife of 37 year old Renee Good for the first time since Good was killed right in front of her by ICE agents in Minneapolis.   We also have new cell phone video from the perspective of the officer who fired those fatal shots, and we see and hear exactly what he did in the moments leading up to Good’s death. 

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