True Crime Reality

There are four different happy hormones inside all of us, and they each have a specific function that contributes to our overall happiness. We go over each of the hormones, from serotonin to dopamine to endorphins to oxytocin, and explain what they do to trigger joy. Just a few changes to your routine, could make a huge impact on your mood. 

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Ahead of Monday’s scheduled hearing for the 31-year-old suspect accused of stabbing a transgender University of Washington Student, new court documents reveal the viciousness of the attack. Police say 19-year-old Juniper Blessing was stabbed more than 40 times while doing laundry at University Housing. The family of Blessing releasing a heartbreaking statement about the loss of the beloved student.

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A new, large ebola outbreak is alarming global health experts, concerned that the first reports of the outbreak have come at such a late stage, with hundreds of cases already suspected. Adding to that, the area of the Congo where this outbreak has been identified is mired in an ongoing conflict and right along the borders of Uganda and South Sudan where containment is extremely difficult. The World Health Organization and other health officials have reached the region trying to slow the spread, but weeks have already gone by, with little to no contact tracing. 

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In this episode, we discuss the disturbing documentary My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders, which investigates allegations that a man may have been responsible for multiple suspicious deaths tied to his family over several decades, including claims that he murdered his wife and secretly buried her in a remote area known as Green Hollow.

We’re joined by the film’s director, Aengus James, who shares the shocking discoveries uncovered during production, the personal money he invested into the case — including helping fund the exhumation of the victim’s body — and the difficult relationship he and his crew had with the family at the center of the story.

This episode dives into the dark secrets, manipulation, and emotional toll behind one of the most unsettling true crime documentaries in recent years.

And he reveals breaking news about the case that just might give viewers the ending they were hoping for!

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The Associated Press is reporting that FBI Director Kash Patel took a VIP snorkel tour of Pearl Harbor while on a “work” trip with a second “layover” in Hawaii. One of the main sticking points, this excursion was not included in any public itinerary. And while it was disclosed that the FBI director made a stop in Honolulu on his way to New Zealand to visit the FBI office, it was NEVER disclosed that he made that second stop in Hawaii on his way back, where the snorkeling adventure to place. This is yet another potentially embarrassing story for Patel about what he prioritizes as FBI director.

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63-year-old Richard Glossip was freed from an Oklahoma jail Thursday after nearly 30 years behind bars. He was released on a $500,000 bond while he awaits a new and third trial ordered by the Supreme Court after justices reviewed a 2023 letter by the Oklahoma Attorney General acknowledging the evidence against Glossip “does not support that he is guilty of first degree murder beyond a reasonable doubt.” Hear how Glossip has been twice convicted of murder and why Kim Kardashian, Susan Sarandon and Dr. Phil have been fighting for years to free the man prosecutors still maintain masterminded the brutal beating death of his boss back in 1997.

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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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Texas executed its 600th inmate after hours of waiting to hear word from the Supreme Court, which ultimately decided to lift a lower court’s stay. Edward Busby was pronounced dead at 8:11 PM CT. We go over the powerful two sentence dissent from the justices against executing Busby, whose attorneys claimed was intellectually disabled, and you’ll also hear Busby’s lengthy final words, where he begs for forgiveness from the family of his victim.

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On the evening newscasts Wednesday evening, both ABC and NBC evening news anchors were reporting live from Beijing, where the world is watching the two most powerful leaders from the two biggest economies meet to discuss the biggest issues facing the world. So why was CBS evening news anchor Tony Dokoupil in Taiwan? If you listened to his broadcast, he claimed it was for editorial reasons; Taiwan being a major topic of conversation between President Trump and President Xi.  According to several media outlets though, turns out, that isn’t the full story. In fact, CBS news reportedly did not secure a visa in time for Dokoupil to enter China, and was forced to scramble for a Plan B.  Tough headlines, given Dokoupil’s pledge to viewers when he took the position to tell the truth and for viewers to ‘Hold him to it.”

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Senator Rand Paul’s son, William, has tweeted that he is seeking help for his drinking problem after an incident this week at a Capitol Hill bar.  Republican Congressman Mike Lawler is calling out William Paul for verbally accosting him, telling him if a Kentucky republican loses his upcoming primary race, it would be because of “your people.”  Representative Lawler asked him who “his people” were and Paul reportedly yelled out “Jews.”  According to Lawler and other witnesses, Paul then went on a 10 minute antisemitic rant where he also spoke of his hatred of “gays.” 

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