Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

An investigation is underway related to former priest Alex Crow. The 30-year-old and an 18-year-old girl fled to Italy were they are reportedly staying in an Airbnb with no intention of returning to the U.S.  The girl's parents have pleaded with her to return, but the girl insists she is fine. She says she and Cross have separate rooms.   Alabama police say they are probing allegations that Crow may have groomed the teen,  while she was still in high school.  A love letter from Crow to the teen on Valentine’s Day of this year was found.  Sheriff Burch said it is possible that more female students are involved. Church officials allegedly ordered the priest not to have contact with another female student who is a friend of the 18-year-old teen. Joining Nancy Grace Today:  Greg Ahlgren - International Attorney-at-Law at the US-MX Law Group, Ltd. & DRT Alliance/Diaz Reus International Law firm, www.us-mx-law.com, diazreus.com Dr. John Delatorre [D La Torrey], licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absentis: a nonprofit organization that searches for missing persons, resolutionfcs.com, Twitter, IG, and TikTok - @drjohndelatorre Sheriff Paul Burch- Mobile Alabama sheriff, www.mobileso.com, Facebook: Team Sheriff, IG: teamsheriff Irv Brandt - Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch, Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE” available on Amazon, Also "FLYING SOLO: Top of the World" Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor Rev. Dr. Bob Larson - Founder of Spiritual Freedom Churches International, Author: Book of Religiouns, Cults and New Age Spirtuality”, BobLarson.org, Twitter: BLarsonexorcist, Facebook: BobLarsonTheRealExorcist  Anna Sonoda - Child grooming expert, Licensed clinical social worker, - Author, “Duck Duck Groom: Understanding How a Child Becomes a Target”, AnnaSonoda.com Kyle Hamrick - Reporter for Lagniappe News in Mobile, Alabama,  www.lagniappemobile.com,Twitter @LagniappeMobile, Facebook @LagniappeMobile   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toddler killed in hit and run. 11-year-old sends cops on goose chase for views.   For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self-proclaimed 'Zombie Hunter', Bryan Patrick Miller is found guilty of kidnapping and murdering two young women. His victims, whose murders occur ten months apart from each other, are attacked while bicycling along a canal in Arizona; they are each fatally stabbed, their bodies horrifically mutilated, and each are sexually assaulted. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack weave the cultural phenomenon of the 'zombie apocalypse' into a compelling narrative about Miller, whose gruesome acts leave a long-lasting trauma on his victims and their families. Further unraveling the complex psychology behind Bryan Patrick Miller's actions, they discuss his involvement in the steampunk movement, the importance of forensic science in his eventual capture, and the crucial role forensic genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick played in identifying Miller as the murderer. They explore the depths of Bryan Patrick Miller's criminal mind and offer a comprehensive look into this unsettling case and the far-reaching implications of his actions. Subscribe to Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan : Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Time-coded Highlights: 00:20 - Joseph Scott Morgan delves into the intriguing concept of the apocalypse, illuminating how this theme has penetrated various aspects of pop culture, and introduces the case of Bryan Patrick Miller, a man who self-identifies as the 'Zombie Hunter'. 02:40 - Dave Mack speaks of the cultural phenomenon known as the 'zombie apocalypse,' shedding light on how it affects people's behavior and mindset, while Joe Scott emphasizes the trauma inflicted on the victims and their loved ones by Miller's horrifying actions. 04:20 - Dave delves deeper into Miller's background, uncovering his ties to the steampunk movement, including details about the former police vehicle converted into a ‘Zombie Hunter mobile’. 08:20 - The dichotomy between Miller's bold behavior and the façade of safety projected by his public persona.  09:31 - Joseph Scott Morgan reflects on his experiences at the American Academy of Forensic Science meeting, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary collaboration in solving complex cases and highlighting the value of pooling expertise across disciplines.  10:20 - Drawing a stark parallel between a mountain lion attack and Miller's predatory behavior, Joe Scott shares a chilling anecdote. Dave builds on the analogy, introducing poignant details about Miller's victims and recognizing the diligent police work that eventually led to Miller's capture. 13:28 - Joe Scott and Dave delve into the gruesome specifics of Angela Brosso's murder, linking it to the infamous Black Dahlia case.  16:20 - Discussion of the necessity of meticulous planning and discretion when committing crimes and how these elements facilitated Bryan Patrick Miller's evasion of the law, underscoring the significance of biological evidence left by Miller and outlining its crucial role in securing convictions. 19:00 - Details of the horrifying act of necrophilia committed by Miller, the damning evidence that led to his arrest, and an overview of the timeline of the crimes against Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas. 24:20 - The meticulous physical assessment conducted at the crime scene of Melanie Bernas and the manner in which forensic experts deduced the type of tool used and the depth of the wounds.  26:30 - Dave Mack discusses Bryan Patrick Miller's criminal history, including a previous stabbing incident and his time in a juvenile correctional facility. 32:03 - The spotlight turns to Colleen Fitzpatrick, whose expertise and passion in forensic genealogy was instrumental in narrowing down the suspect, and the role of modern science in solving such complex cases.  35:50 - The alarming possibility of more undiscovered victims given the boldness of Miller's criminal patterns.38:00 - Information about the conviction and sentencing of Bryan Patrick Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha Miller and her fiancé Aric Hutchinson spend the night celebrating their wedding. When the newlyweds leave the reception, the golf cart in which they are riding is plowed over by a speeding car. Police say Jamie Komoroski was driving 65 mph in a 25 mph zone. Bride Samantha Miller is killed. Komoroski admitted to police that she had been drinking that night, but refused to take a breathalyzer test. Three other people in the golf cart, including the groom are injured. Jamie Lee Komoroski, 25, is charged with three counts of DUI with great bodily injury or death and reckless homicide. She has been in jail since the access the wreck and has now asked a Judge Michael Nettles to release her on bond.   Joining Nancy Grace Today: Lisa Miller- Mother of the Bride; Gofundme: Samantha Miller- Gone Too Soon Sarah Ford- Legal Director, South Carolina Victim Assistance Network; Former Prosecutor (focusing on crimes against women and children); Host of "Stepping Toward Justice" podcast; Twitter: @Sarahafordfordesq Dr. Shari Schwartz- Forensic Psychologist (specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy); Twitter: @TrialDoc; Author: "Criminal Behavior" and "Where Law and Psychology Intersect: Issues in Legal Psychology"   Jason Jensen- Private Investigator: Jensen Private Investigations; Cold Case Expert (Salt Lake City, UT), and Co-founder: "Cold Case Coalition;" Twitter: @JasonJPI, Facebook/Instagram: "Jensen Investigations"  Dr. Tim Gallagher - Medical Examiner, State of Florida; Lecturer: University of Florida Medical School Forensic Medicine; Founder/Host: International Forensic Medicine Death Investigation Conference  Stephen Eisenberg- President and Founder of Golf Concepts LLC (expert in golf/golf cart-related accidents) Stacey D. Stewart- CEO of Mother Against Drunk Driving (MADD); Twitter: @maddnational, madd.org Sydney Heiberger- Reporter, Queen City News in Charlotte, NC; Twitter: @SydneyHeiberger  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigators looking into the shocking death of 37-year-old Rachel Morin, have been tight-lipped on how the mom of five died, the type of injuries she sustained, or whether she was fully clothed or not.  They're also pushing back on comments made by Michael Gabriszeski, who claims that his stepdaughter, Cecilia, found the body of Rachel Morin. Gabriszeski said that Cecilia saw Morin's body first and she began hyperventilating. He says police told Cecilia to sit down, and that she did, in a big pool of blood.  Gabriszeksi says Morin was laying on her back, fully naked, and she had brutal head trauma. It looked like her head had been smashed with a rock. The Hartford Sheriff's Office Spokesperson said of Gabriszeski, "He has no first-hand knowledge of the crime scene." The spokesman says  Mr. Gabriszeski was in the area to help search for the missing woman,  but "was not within eyesight of the crime scene”.  Joining Nancy Grace Today:  Jessica Garth- Chief, Special Victims & Family Violence Unit, State's Attorney's Office, Prince George's County, MD Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst; Twitter:@DrBethanyLive  Ron Bateman - Sherrif, Former Homicide and Undercover Narcotics; Author of "Silent Blue Tears: Voice of The Victims;" Twitter: Ronbatemanbooks Toney Wade - Commander, Cajun Coast Search and Rescue Team;  Facebook: CajunCoastSAR Dr. Jan Gorniak - Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (Las Vegas, NV); Board Certified Forensic Pathologist  Jen Smith- Chief Reporter for DailyMail.com, Twitter: @jen_e_smith  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teen boy shoots girl dead with father's handgun. Google maps driver crashes car rather than pull over for speeding.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five years after police rule Lara Prychodko's death as a tragic accident, her father is still pushing for answers. Prychodko died after falling 27 stories down a trash chute. Nicholas Prychodko claims in a lawsuit that his son-in-law carefully planned, and used a hit-man to facilitate her death. The couple was in the middle of an acrimonious divorce at the time.    The chief medical examiner concluded that Prychodko died from multiple blunt force injuries and was extremely intoxicated. Prychodko's father doesn't believe that explanation. He says a hitman hired by her husband was waiting for her on the 27th floor. She was strangled and the body was disposed of down the building's trash chute.    No criminal charges have ever been filed against her husband, David Schlachet. Prychodko’s father is suing for wrongful death.    Joining Nancy Grace Today: Paul Mauro - Attorney, Former NYPD Inspector; Twitter & FB: @TheOpsDesk  Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills); Twitter: @DrBethanyLive   Joseph Giacalone  – Former NYPD Sergeant SDS and Author: “ The Cold Case Handbook” and “The Criminal Investigative Function: A Guide for New Investigators 4th Edition;” Twitter: @JoeGiacalone Dr. Michael Baden– Former Chief Medical Examiner of New York City and past Co-Director of the New York State Police Medico-Legal Investigations Unit- Author: “American Autopsy”  Decca Muldowney - Reporter at The Daily Beast; Twitter: @DeccaMuldowney, Threads: @deccamuldowney_    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman discovers explosives in estranged husband's basement. Cops rescind warning after learning suspect provided a false name.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cult Mom Lori Vallow has begun her sentence of life in prison for the death of two of her children. She now faces extradition to Arizona, to face charges related to her late husband, Charles Vallow's killing.  Her current husband Chad Daybell is currently waiting on his trial to start. Will he place the blame on his wife? What's ahead for Lori Vallow? Joining Nancy Grace Today: Rex Conner- Lori Vallow Daybell’s Uncle & Co-host of the podcast “Tylee and JJs Silver Linings;" Author: “Lori’s Lies and Family Ties: Healing from the Tyle and J.J. Tragedy”   Adam Cox - Lori Vallow Daybell’s Brother & Co-host of the podcast “Tylee and JJs Silver Linings”, Author: “Lori’s Lies and Family Ties: Healing from the Tyle and J.J. Tragedy”   Mark Tate -Trial Lawyer at TateLawGroup; Twitter: @TateLawGroup 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 Robin Dreeke – Behavior Expert & Retired FBI Special Agent / Chief of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program; Author: “Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agents Manual for Behavior Prediction;” Twitter: @rdreeke Dr. Tim Gallagher – Medical Examiner State of Florida; Lecturer: University of Florida Medical School Forensic Medicine; Founder/Host: International Forensic Medicine Death Investigation Conference  Nate Eaton – News Director/Reporter for East Idaho News; Twitter: @NateNewsNow, Instagram: @n.eaton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suspect refuses to cooperate with SWAT, sets apartment building on fire. Missing emu case solved.  For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.