Second Suspect Arrested in Hanging Death of Mississippi Mother Tasia Fortune | Crime Alert 09.26.26

Police in Jackson, Mississippi, have arrested a second murder suspect and issued a warrant for a third in connection with the death of 29-year-old mother Tasia Fortune. In Washington state, a mother faces multiple manslaughter charges after her nonverbal, epileptic 8-year-old daughter was found dead in an overflowing bathtub. Meanwhile, DNA testing has confirmed human remains found in Caldwell County belong to missing Texas State University student Jason Landry, ending a nearly six-year search. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clancy attorney Kevin Reddington is asking the trial judge to question holdout juror Michael Desronvi and review his phone records. Desronvil was the only juror who publicly stated that he “didn’t have any doubts” about Clancy’s criminal responsibility for her three children's deaths. With no unanimous verdict, a mistrial was declared following seven days of deliberation.  He is currently in a secure location due to public backlash.  Jurors and media reports confirm that Desronvil’s refusal to acquit Clancy by reason of insanity was based on his personal judgment of the evidence, not any illegal action.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hayden Panettiere's death has been ruled an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and several other drugs.   The Greenville County Coroner's office says Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effect of multiple drugs, fentanyl being number one in her system. Also found, Xanax and Seroquel.   According to this report from the coroner's office, Hayden Panettiere was found face down in a sitting position on the sofa bed, and the description is that she was sitting "crisscross applesauce."  According to Brian Hickerson, this is something she did often, and would lean forward and fall asleep. When they found her, she had already turned deep purple, Hickerson then administered Narcan twice, when that failed to wake her up he instructed his brother, Zach, to call 911, while Brian Hickerson did chest compressions. The report states that Brian Hickerson saw Hayden for the last time as she was applying makeup in the bathroom around 10:30 in the morning, they had a bowl of cereal, he went back to sleep and was woken up by his brother Zach just before 2pm that afternoon. That's when they found Hayden already purple laying on that sofa bed. Investigators reportedly found on the scene blue pressed pills that were on a table right next to Hayden. The pills tested positive for fentanyl. A straw was found next to the pills and a white powder substance was found inside a sunglasses case in her suitcase. This is significant because investigators previously had been looking into whether Hayden Panettiere obtained counterfeit oxycodone pills - that were filled with fentanyl which is what led to her death. One of the newest developments is Brian Hickerson told investigators that Hayden Panettiere had a long history of drug abuse with drugs, alcohol, and nitrous oxide. He even added she had recently been in rehab in Malibu and was just out from that.  Joining Nancy Grace today"  Mark Astor   - Former Prosecutor, Criminal Defense Attorney and Behavioral Health Attorney at Astor Simovitch Law,   Host 'The Journey by Mark Astor,' Website: mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com Dr. Bethany Marshall  - Psychoanalyst,  Author: "Deal Breaker," featured on the hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo.   Host   "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall,"  Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive Rob Shuter  - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast,   found at robshuter.substack.com,  Former publicist of Sean Combs, Author of New Book: "Queen Elizabeth III: The New American House of Windsor," IG: @naughtygossip  Dr William Morrone -  Medical Examiner, Toxicologist, Pathologist, opioid treatment expert, Author: “American Narcan”  Eileen Reslen - Senior Showbiz Exclusives Reporter for the Daily Mail, TikTok: @eileenreslen, instagram:eileenreslen,X:eileenreslen  Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Convicted Delphi murderer Richard Allen is appealing his 130-year sentence, arguing that solitary confinement induced severe psychosis that led to false confessions. In Texas, prosecutors have dropped the death penalty against Lee Gilley, who is accused of killing his pregnant wife, in an effort to clear the path for his extradition from Italy. Meanwhile, the attorney for a Missouri woman charged in a fatal drunk driving crash that killed a Washington University PhD candidate insists his client was not actually the person behind the wheel. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Clancy speaks out about the loss of his children, describing how his 8-mon-old died in his arms. Clancy says he was thankful for the final four days in the hospital with Callan, but says the loss is something “from which there will never be closure.”   Patrick Clancy was the first witness called to testify in his ex-wife's trial. He recounted how he discovered his three children dead and Lindsay injured. He told how she asked him to pick up food and medication, only to return home to horror.     JOINING NANCY GRACE TODAY: Josh Kolsrud  -  Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, Co-Host of the Podcast: "No Contest", website: kolsrudlawoffices.com, Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices  Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst,  Author: "Deal Breaker," features on the hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo.   Host of a new podcast "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall," Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive  Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic,  Shannon Hill - Host, Shannon Hill News on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube   Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells and attorney Ben Crump are demanding state officials continue investigating his mysterious death after a grand jury declined to issue indictments. In Ohio, American Idol alum Caleb Flynn broke down in court as prosecutors presented graphic crime scene photos and autopsy details in the murder trial of his slain wife. Meanwhile, controversial "looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular faces felony rape and drugging charges in Massachusetts following a civil lawsuit filed by a fellow content creator. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the question on everyone's mind. How do you overdose in rehab?  Model Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber,  died Sunday at Resolutions Living, a Santa Monica treatment center. He was 27 years old.   Gerber died of a suspected overdose.   Joining Nancy Grace today: Philip Dubé - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy  Max Miner  - Addiction Expert, President and CEO of Executive Treatment Solutions (ETS),  Website: ExecTreatmentSolutions.com  Dr. Michelle DuPre  -  Forensic Pathologist and Former Medical Examiner,  Former Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: “Money, Mischief, and Murder: The Murdaugh Dynasty...the Rest of the Story," "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Child Abuse Investigation Field Guide",  Forensic Consultant DMichelleDupreMD.com    Jessica Finn  -  Senior Investigative Reporter at The U.S. Sun,  the-sun.com, jessicafinnnyc (Twitter/ IG) @jessicafinn.bsky.social   Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has spoken out following a deadlocked mistrial, asserting that physical evidence proves the Massachusetts mother knew exactly what she was doing when she strangled her three children. An 18-year-old freshman football player at UMass Dartmouth was fatally stabbed outside a Rhode Island restaurant following an altercation that originated at a local nightclub. An 82-year-old grandmother was killed and two family members critically injured on an Arizona freeway after an alleged impaired driver struck their vehicles as they finished changing a flat tire. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Grand Jury report is Nolan Wells death has been released.  The jury released a  “no true bill” decision meaning there is insufficient evidence to prove probable cause for criminal charges in Nolan's death.   Forty three witnesses were heard, 132 subpoenas issued, and extensive physical and digital evidence was reviewed.    The report states that the position, condition, and location of Wells’ body are “consistent with drowning.” Both the state medical examiner and an independent pathologist, however found the cause and manner of death undetermined. The official coming as a process of elimination.   The Wells’ family and attorney Ben Crump argue the investigation was incomplete and  report fails his head injuries, leading for calls for further investigation, including potential federal involvement.    Joining Nancy Grace today: Eric Faddis - Founder of The Law Offices of Eric Faddis,  former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense and civil litigation attorney; website: EricFaddisLaw.com  Dr. John Delatorre  -  Licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absents: a non-profit organization that searches for missing persons, resolutionfcs.com, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre ; Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic Susan Hendricks -  Investigative Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi", IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks   Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a poignant interview with 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy reveals the heartbreaking final moments and last words he spoke to his eight-month-old son Callan after ex-wife Lindsay Clancy strangled their three young children. In Kissimmee, Florida, 68-year-old Marilyn Elise Therrell faces attempted murder and aggravated abuse charges after allegedly attempting to poison her two adult autistic sons before trying to end her own life. In Long Island, New York, Sage Arias-Brown has been indicted for second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his father Edward Brown over 40 times while the victim frantically called 911 for help. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.