(Friday) Morning Run: Longtime Actor Murdered, New Graham Platner Allegations, Texas Teen Murder Trial, “Trump Promenade” Coming Soon, Lee Greenwood In, Vanilla Ice Out, and Fish In Microwave

What a remarkable turn of events, just weeks before an explosive trial was set to begin in Arkansas.  A judge has dismissed second degree murder charges against the leading candidate for Lonoke County Sheriff., 37-year-old Aaron Spencer. Spencer was in pursuit of 67-year-old Michael Fosler, who kidnapped his 13-year-old daughter while out on parole for allegedly sexually assaulting her months earlier. Spencer admits to running him off the road, shooting and killing Fosler and rescuing his daughter in the process. Wait until you hear WHY the judge dismissed the case and why that is now adding to the likelihood this self confessed killer may become Lonoke’s next sheriff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s hard to believe the Islanders have only been at the villa for three days, because the drama we’re seeing feels like months-long relationships are ending. We discuss the drama that is already on full display with Melanie and Sincere, and bombshell Kayda’s role in the messiness. Plus the kissing crusade continues despite viewers’ protests, while Beatriz and Sean give a master class in resolving conflict.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump has announced that he told all the performers who were announced for his summer concert series to stay home! Instead, Trump says, we will all be treated to one of the greatest hits of all time: his go-to on the campaign trail and beyond, Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless The U.S.A.” And so, much to T.J.’s chagrin, it looks like Vanilla Ice, who has been the only talent on the original list of artists to enthusiastically say he wants to perform, won’t be on stage celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A shocking story out of Los Angeles, 81-year-old beloved actor James Handy was found with stab wounds to his chest after police received an eerie 9-1-1 call. Police say the caller was the son of Handy’s girlfriend who was living with the actor, 44-year-old Michael Gledhill.  Wait until you hear what Gledhill told police, as investigators try to piece together the motive behind the brazen early morning attack, that left a man with more than 150 acting credits and a decades long career, dead on his own front lawn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have arrested a former Navy cadet who has been married for 4 decades, for the 1986 rape and murder of 22-year-old Roberta Walls. 66-year-old Charles Berry is now in custody, after police finally linked DNA from the crime scene to a genealogy website that confirmed Berry as the killer. Now they’re looking to see if this brutal crime was a one time occurrence, or could Berry have more victims out there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re following day one of the Karmelo Anthony trial, the teen accused of killing another teen after a scuffle before a track meet. There has been outrage that an all white jury was seated to decide Anthony’s fate. Anthony is black while the victim, 17-year-old Austin Metcalf is white. Today we heard opening arguments and the first witness, as protests erupt outside the courthouse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Kloots is really dating for the first time in her life, and she’s finding it hard to navigate.  Brian is giving advice on how to approach dating in chapter two, how to navigate dating as a single parent, and why it’s important for parents to embrace and not race through childhood experiences with their kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The drama has already begun in the Fiji villa. Spoiler Alert: We now have two islanders who are “single and vulnerable.” As the uncomfortable on-screen kissing continues, so do the awkward getting-to-know you conversations. The final fire pit scene ends with a sarcastic air kiss and an eat sh*t look from the woman this show may not want to lose, Kenzie, who’s quickly becoming must see tv (for all the wrong reasons).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20-year-old Weston Higginbotham was on a family vacation celebrating his younger brother’s high school graduation. After an argument with his mom, Higginbotham went out on his own, last seen walking towards a hiking trail in Kyoto at 8pm last Friday. He’s an experienced solo hiker, but his location services were turned off just before he disappeared and now family is begging anyone with information to help in the search for their son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.