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Patricia Arquette and Jason Clarke on a Atlanta soundstage filming a new Hulu limited series, "Murdaugh Murders." The movie is based on the deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh at their family kennel outside their home in South Carolina. Arquette will play mom Maggie Murdaugh,  Clarke will portray Alex Murdaugh, the now convicted, disbarred attorney.  Physical evidence tied Alex Murdaugh to the murder of his wife and son, leading to his conviction.  Now, Murdaugh is making a new bid for freedom.  Joining Nancy Grace Today: Troy Slaten - Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers, APC, Twitter @TroySlaten  Dr. Shari Schwartz - Forensic Psychologist (specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy), www.panthermitigation.com, Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrialDoc, Author: "Criminal Behavior" and "Where Law and Psychology Intersect" Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan" Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, Crime Online See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easter Sunday is a holy day for Christians around the world. Its celebration brings hope to the nations through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As we approach this holy day, Nancy Grace and her expert panel explores the facts of Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection and historical evidence in its reality. Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem for Passover and what is now called "Palm Sunday" is often called His "Triumphal Entry" as crowds line the streets, spreading their cloaks and waving palm branches. Shouts of "Hosanna" came from the crowd,  recognizing Him as King, but Jesus was also seen as a political threat by religious leaders and Roman authority fearing the populace would unite behind Jesus leading to unrest.   Jesus was arrested on charges of sedition, in the late evening after the Passover meal. He appeared before the Sanhedrin immediately, accused of blasphemy and claiming to be King of the Jews. He is judged guilty, condemned to die on a cross.   Sources other than the bible mention Jesus death by crucifixion and even document events that coincided with Jesus' death on the cross.  Historical accounts by Jewish historian Flavius Josephus and Roman Historian, Tacitus, both corroborate the existence of Jesus and His execution under Pontius Pilate.  Joining Nancy Grace today,  Lee Strobel - Former Legal Editor of the Chicago Tribune, Former Atheist and New York Times best-selling author of “Seeing the Supernatural” his newest release and also “The Evidence of Christ” [both among his 40+ books], Founding Director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University; X and Facebook @leestrobel,Instagram @lee_strobel Fr. Cedric Pisegna - Father Cedric Ministries, airing on TBN on Sundays at 7 a.m. ET and EWTN on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. ET, Author of 25 books, including “Rise! Living the Risen Life” and “Death: The Final Surrender” Michael Licona - Professor of New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University, Author of "The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach" and "The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus" Guy Powell - Host of the podcast, “The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin; Board Member of STERA (The Shroud of Turin Education and Research Association), Board member of SEEC (The Shroud Educational Endeavous Corporation, President of ProRelevant; Author of “The Only Witness:  A history of the Shroud of Turin;"  YouTube: Guy.R.Powell.ShroudofTurin; Facebook: AHistoryOfTheShroudOfTurin; IG: @guy.r.powell; TikTok: @guy.r.powell Billy Hallowell - TV Host at CBN News (Christian Broadcasting Network), New documentary; "Investigating the Supernatural: Miracles;" Host of 2 podcasts: “Jesus and the Prophecies of Christmas” and “Quickstart;" Author of “Playing with Fire: A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts,” and “The Armageddon Code: One Journalist’s Quest for End-Times Answers” and more; @BillyHallowell on all social platforms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Florida woman's toddler daughter tests positive for methamphetamine and opioids. Teens attack the easter bunny! For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Just a month before the start of his trial, Sean "Diddy" Combs faces a third indictment. The new document adds two counts: sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The additional charges focus on “Victim-2,” who prosecutors say Combs recruited, harbored, and transported for coerced commercial sex acts between 2021 and 2024. If convicted, the charges could result in more jail time. Combs pleads not guilty. His legal team argues the allegations are not new and involve the same accusers—former long-term girlfriends who, they say, had consensual sexual relationships with Combs. He insists the encounters prosecutors call “Freak Offs” were mutual decisions between romantic partners to invite others into their relationship. Combs claims the tapes prosecutors plan to introduce as evidence will show all parties as willing participants. Prosecutors say “Victim-1,” also known as Cassie Ventura, plans to testify under her real name. They have asked Judge Arun Subramanian to allow witnesses 2, 3, and 4 to remain anonymous. They argue that revealing their names could lead to significant embarrassment, anxiety, social stigma, and media harassment. The witnesses are also concerned their testimony may affect personal relationships and future job prospects. What else is going on with Diddy? Tune into Crime Stories for updates. Joining Nancy Grace today: Eric Faddis - Partner at Varner Faddis Elite Legal, Former Felony Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorney; Instagram: @e_fad @varnerfaddis; TikTok: @varnerfaddis Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author of "Deal Breaker,” and featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, & Host of YouTube Channel, "The Interview Room" Dr. DeWayne Hendrix - Former Associate Warden at the MDC in Brooklyn, and former Senior Warden with the US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Founder and President of A New Daylight Foundation, Author: "Who Are You?  See it Say it and Seize it;" @anewdaylight (IG), @drdewaynehendrix (LinkedIn)  @anewdaylight (X-Twitter) Dr. Kimberly Mehlman-Orozco - Executive Director of Freedom Light, Human Trafficking Expert Witness, Author of “Hidden in Plain Sight: America’s Slaves of the New Millennium;" X: @MehlmanOrozco Kayla Brantley - Reporter-At-Large for DailyMail.com, Host of Daily Mail’s podcast, 'The Trial of Diddy;" X: @_KaylaBrantley, Instagram: @KaylaBrantley Sydney Sumner - CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 6-year-old girl found with her dog in the late afternoon says mommy and daddy left her. Traffic disrupted in San Diego for almost 24 hours by world-record attemptee? For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A California mother is now charged with murder after driving drunk and killing her 4-year-old daughter. Juliette Acosta, 26, crashed her SUV into a canal. The sound of the crash was loud enough to alert nearby residents, including Acosta’s uncle and a neighbor. Her Subaru SUV landed partially submerged in the water. Acosta’s uncle jumped in, helped her out of the vehicle, but could not find 4-year-old Reagan. When officers arrived, Acosta was no longer at the scene. A deputy immediately entered the water to search the vehicle and found Reagan Herrin still buckled in her seat. With help from Acosta’s uncle, the deputy freed the girl and began CPR as an ambulance arrived. Deputies later found Acosta at a nearby home, reportedly taking a bath. She was arrested and initially charged with felony DUI. Her blood alcohol content was nearly three times the legal limit. Acosta now faces charges of murder, drunk driving, and several related offenses. She remains in the county jail on a no-bail warrant.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Derek Smith - Criminal Defense Attorney    Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Atlanta, GA. Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital Kimberly Cockrell - Victim Services Manager at Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) South Carolina; FB: Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Instagram: @maddnational   Bill Garcia - Owner of Bill Garcia Investigative Services; Facebook: Bill Garcia Investigative Services, Instagram @BGISInternational  Joseph Scott Morgan  -  Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and Host of "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" X:@JoScottForensic Ben Dobrin -  Emergency Response Diving Instructor and Instructor Trainer, Police Diver    Nina Burns - Reporter, KOVR CBS13 Sacramento; Instagram: @neeburr, Facebook: NinaBurnsReporter   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland man vacationing in the Bahamas with his parents found dead on the beach, his family says from a beating. Man high on mushrooms forgets he had a passenger after crash that ejected his passenger from the car and killed another.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karmelo Anthony's bond hearing allowed him to walk free after the judge lowered his bond from $1,000,000 to $250,000. This occurred after the family hired new counsel, Mike Howard, a Dallas criminal defense attorney. The defense used the hearing to discuss the character of the accused killer, Karmelo Anthony, highlighting his role as captain of both his high school football and track teams. Described as the oldest of three children, Anthony had never been arrested prior to the murder. His father testified that he worked at Foot Locker, as well as a second job at an H-E-B supermarket, before the stabbing. Prosecutors questioned Andrew Anthony, father of the accused, about why Karmelo Anthony's bond should be reduced, given that the family had already raised over $400,000 from a crowdfunding site. Anthony stated that he has no access to the donated funds and cannot afford to pay the million-dollar bond. Anthony's lawyers argued that the money is not intended for bail but should be used for his legal defense. As the defendant walks free, we learn that the family of Austin Metcalf is dealing with threats and swatting incidents. Metcalf's mother's home was targeted with a false report claiming someone had been shot in the mouth. She was not home when police arrived. Joining Nancy Grace today: Lisa Herrick - Board-certified Juvenile Attorney, Partner at Varghese Summersett, and Former Juvenile Prosecutor; Instagram & Twitter: versustexas, TikTok: lisa_herrick_attorney, Facebook and Youtube: Varghese Summersett Dr. John Delatorre - Licensed Psychologist and Mediator (specializing in forensic psychology); Psychological Consultant to Project Absentis: a nonprofit organization that searches for missing persons; Twitter, IG, and TikTok - @drjohndelatorre Douglas Griffin - Senior Police Officer and President of the Houston Police Officer’s Union, Served 29 years Specializing in the Gang Task Force and Divisional Gang Unit  Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County NEW Podcast, May projected launch date, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)   Katy Barber - Senior Digital Content Producer at My San Antonio Dave Mack - CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mom who leaves her children alone nearly 24/7 to live with her boyfriend finds two-year-old girl dead. Sisters brawl at father's funeral, just feet from his casket! For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar Hernandez is out playing soccer at Whitsett fields when he meets Coach Mario Garcia-Aquino.  Garcia-Aquino approaches Oscar about joining the Huacane Club, telling the boy he’s impressed with his skills. When Garcia-Aquino offers him one on one lessons without charge, Oscar jumps at the chance!  On a Friday afternoon, Coach Garcia-Aquino gives his star student a call, inviting Oscar Hernandez to make some money doing a few odd jobs at his Lancaster home. The teen is immediately interested. Before the 13-year-old gets permission from family, he grabs the next train to Lancaster, a 2-hour trip. Oscar facetimes his brother Josue from the train, telling him Coach will drop him back at home tomorrow morning. Later that night, Josue tries to call Oscar again, but it’s not his little brother that answers, but Coach Garcia-Aquino. Coach tells Josue that Oscar can’t come to the phone because his hands are dirty. Josue tries to ask exactly what time he can expect Oscar home, but the coach waves him off, once again promising he’ll bring Oscar home at a reasonable time Saturday. Saturday morning comes and goes, and Oscar still isn’t home. The teen isn’t answering his phone either. It’s already dark when the Hernandez family finally gets Coach Garcia-Aquino on the phone. The coach says he dropped Oscar off that afternoon in North Hollywood, but strangely, he claims he can’t remember exactly where Oscar got out of the car. The Hernandez’s pray Oscar will come home that night but when he does not, first thing Sunday morning, they report the teen missing.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Philip Dubé  - Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law; Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy   Caryn Stark -  Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice Moses Castillo - Private Investigator for the Dordulian Law Group, Former Supervisor Detective-Los Angeles Police Department Dr. Michelle Dupre - Forensic Pathologist and former Medical Examiner, Author: “Homicide Investigation Field Guide” & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide", Ret. Police Detective Lexington County Sheriff’s Department  Sierra Van Der Brug - Crime and Safety Reporter at the Los Angeles Daily News; IG: @sierravanderbrug  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.