Crime Alert 01.27.23

Ashley Loring Heavy Runner was last seen in June 2017 on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana.  That night, a video taken and shared online of a party in which Ashley attended.  No one heard from Ashley for days afterward. The family was at first unconcerned, but when Ashley didn't visit her father in the hospital, worry set in.   A couple of weeks later information came in that a young woman had been spotted running from a vehicle on U.S. Highway 89 on the reservation. Was it Ashley? Family members searched the area finding a sweater and a pair of boots with red stains, thought to be Ashley's.  Investigators told the family however that Ashley was adult free to come and go as she pleased.   In February 2018, a nearly a year later,  the FBI joined the investigation. By then,   the case was cold. Joining Nancy Grace today:  Kimberly Loring Heavyrunner -  sister  Payne Lindsey - Podcast Host & Executive Producer of “Up and Vanished  Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security,  website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigators identify suspect in decades-old Riverside County homicide case Sentences in Alabama Sweet 16 shooting draw mixed reactions from victims’ families Manslaughter charges filed after inmate death in New York custody Search continues for U.S. journalist kidnapped in Baghdad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An arrest comes three months after Anna Kepner dies on a cruise with her family. The cheerleader's 16-year-old stepbrother arrested and charged in her death, ruled a homicide by mechanical asphyxiation. Anna Kepner, 18, had begun her senior year at Temple Christian School, and was reportedly excited about her future, painting her school parking spot to match her favorite movie, "Clueless. "   Anna plans included joining the military after high school.   Anna was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship during a recent western Caribbean voyage that ended in Miami. Her body stuffed under a bunk in the room she shared with her stepbrother.   He has now been charged with homicide.  Joining Nancy Grace today:  Greg Morse  - Criminal Defense Attorney of Morse Legal, author of “The Untested” found on Amazon; website: morselegal.com  Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter  - Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychological evaluations and risk assessments for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addition,” and “Aftershock: How Past Event Shake Up Your Life Today”, and Producer of “Utter Nonsense,” a documentary of exploration of addition and severe mental illness, available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video, website: drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter  Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Instagram @JoScottForensic Sydney Sumner  -  Investigative Reporter, ‘Crime Stories’   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A North Carolina repeat offender arrested in Florida for allegedly stabbing a pregnant mom with a steak knife, in what police are calling a random attack. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson under fire for comment that the city must stop “assaults on immigrants,” the same day college freshman Sheridan Gorman buried, shot dead by Venezuelan national, Jose Medina-Medina on March 19th. Sydney Sumner reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Hillyard, co-owner of Farley's Coffee with husband, Chris, has not been seen since Wednesday, March 25th, the Oakland community praying for her safe return.  Oakland, California police initially release information that Amy last seen near her home in the Cleveland Heights neighborhood around 2 pm, but surveillance footage places her near Dimond Park, about two miles away, at 4:30 pm that afternoon. Searches of the park have not revealed new leads. Amy is considered "at-risk" due to an undisclosed medical condition. She is described as 5'4", 120 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes, last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers with a black stripe.  Anyone with information asked to call 911 or Oakland Police at 510-238-3641.  Joining Nancy Grace today: Jo-Anna Nieves - Criminal Defense Attorney and Founder of The Nieves Law Firm; Instagram, Facebook and X: nieveslawfirm, YouTube and TikTok: thenieveslawfirm Brian Fitzgibbons – VP of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, Kingsman Philanthropic’s 2022 rescue missions of women and children in Ukraine, Iraq War Veteranide_security Dr. Rachel Toles - Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Author, “Inventing the Psychopath: How a Convenient Myth Makes the World More Dangerous,” coming 2027, Instagram and YouTube: TolzHaus, Facebook: Dr Rachel Toles Dave Mack - Crime Stories Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New York City man is indicted for murder after a random subway shove killed an 83-year-old veteran who hit his head never regained consciousness. Several soldiers are suspended in Tennessee after U.S. Army attack helicopters flew low over a No Kings protest and then maneuvered near Kid Rock’s home. A Colorado sheriff resigns and other officers are indicted after a grand jury indictment details mishandled human remains and alleged excessive force inside a small rural department. A string of armed robberies is targeting Pokémon card sellers in Illinois, where a gunman uses online listings to lure victims and steal high-value cards at gunpoint at meetups. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly-released video shows Bryan Kohberger getting his license plates replaced at a Washington DMV office days after killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. On November 18, 2022, just five days after the murders, Kohberger is seen on the surveillance footage at a Department of Motor Vehicles building in Pullman. During the visit, a DMV worker told Kohberger that the area appears safer than San Francisco, which is where she is from. The employee commented, “I like how small, quiet and I would say safe. But the whole Moscow thing, kinda makes it feel a little less,” before Kohberger said, “Yeah,” and nodded his head in agreement. Notably, Kohberger was later filmed filling out paperwork while wearing black gloves. Kohberger, who requested non-specialty plates, told the DMV worker that he was a Ph.D. student at Washington State University, where he studied criminology. Joining Nancy Grace today: Philip Dubé - Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law; Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" X @JoScottForensic Germania Rodriguez Poleo - Independent Journalist, X: @iamGermania Dave Mack - 'Crime Stories' Investigative Reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh look at the unsolved killing of civil rights marcher William Moore in Alabama Prosecutor withdraws vehicular homicide charge against teenager in prank-linked teacher death Search for shooting suspect delays spectator entry at the Players Championship New York extortion case alleges $500,000 demand involving pardon lobbyist and suspected intermediary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gory body cam footage released of Arielle Konig being helps down the O'ahu's Pali Puka trail after being smashed in the head by a rock. It's part of the attempted murder trial of Maui anesthesiologist, Dr. Gerhardt Konig.  Each side is describing O'ahu's Pali Puka trail, but have different stories of what happened there almost exactly a year ago. Arielle says her husband dragged her toward the cliff’s edge, attempted to inject her with “an unknown substance” using a syringe, and hit her “repeatedly on the head” with a rock.  Konig claims he was NOT trying to kill his wife, and acted in self-defense after Arielle attacked him when he threatened to expose an alleged affair with a married co-worker. Jurors hear a witness's 911 call, and watch that body camera footage from a responding officer.  Arielle's brutal injuries visible as blood pours from her head wounds.  Konig's adult son is expected to testify about a video call his father made after the attack that prosecutors are calling a confession. 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: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive Dan Murphy - Former NYPD Detective-Sergeant, Co-Host of "Gold Shields" Podcast, and Author: “Workplace Safety: Establishing an Effective Violence Prevention Program” Dr. Kendall Crowns -  Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue," and Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) Alexis Tereszcuk - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiger Woods arrested again after rolling his vehicle during a two-car crash. According to police, Woods was attempting to pass a truck in front of him on a two-lane road in Jupiter Island, Florida, but Wood’s Range Rover clipped the back of the truck. No other vehicles were involved.  Wood was able to crawl out of the passenger side window. Officers on the scene administered a breathalyzer test, with Woods blowing zero, negative for alcohol. Officers still suspected Woods was impaired, saying the golf legend appeared “lethargic.” He then refused a urine test. Woods was then taken into custody. Woods is now charged with a DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. Joining Nancy Grace today: Troy Slaten  -Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers -  certified 'Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor,' Candidate for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, on the June 2nd ballot,  Twitter @TroySlaten  Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,”  featured on Peacock and Bravo, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive Dr. Kendall Crowns  - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) Rob Shuter - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, author of newly released novel “It Started With A Whisper,”   robshuter.substack.com, former publicist of Sean Combs, IG: @naughtygossip Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.