Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Christa Pike has returned to prison after her discharged from the hospital. She survived a botched lethal injection attempt of two doses of pentobarbital during her scheduled execution at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. According to reports, the drug likely spread under her skin due to a faulty IV line rather than entering her bloodstream. After spending days unconscious and on a ventilator, Pike woke up, regained speech, and began walking with assistance
Dispatchers initially delayed sending an ambulance for roughly 30 minutes because they suspected the emergency call from the maximum-security prison was a "prank call". Audio logs detailed emergency responders waiting outside the prison gates while officials scrambled to verify if the request for medical help was legitimate. Pike's next court hearing is scheduled for October 23.

Joining Nancy Grace today:
Mike Jaafar - Trial Attorney. Founder: www.bigcasemike.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
Dr. DeWayne Hendrix - former Senior Warden with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Author of "Who Are You? See It, Say It, and Seize It" (IG) @drdewaynehendrix (LinkedIn) @anewdaylight (X-Twitter)
Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic
Tori Gessner - Anchor/Reporter WKRN, Witnessed Botched Execution of Christa Pike, social: @ToriGessnerTV
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'
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In Philadelphia, a municipal water employee faces 76 criminal charges, including murder, after an ambush attack claimed the life of a veteran police officer and left his partner critically wounded. In London, comedian and actor Russell Brand stands trial on multiple counts of rape and sexual assault as opening arguments get underway at Southwark Crown Court. And in upstate New York, a woman fought for her life after a male coworker she was driving home allegedly slashed her throat, forcing her to leap from a moving vehicle. Sydney Silvagni reports.
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Sean Combs rushed by ambulance from New Jersey's FCI Fort Dix to a local hospital over the weekend after suffering a non-life-threatening head injury. Diddy left the prison for about 6 hours. He was conscious and speaking during and after the hospital visit. The exact cause of the head injury remains unclear.
The medical emergency follows a turbulent period behind bars, which included being placed in solitary confinement and losing 41 days of good conduct time after an investigation into contraband (cell phones and alcohol). His projected release date was pushed back to March 2028
Joining Nancy Grace today:
Troy Slaten - Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers,Twitter @TroySlaten
Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, featured on the hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo, Host of "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall," Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive
Dr. DeWayne Hendrix - former Senior Warden with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, serves as a consultant helping correctional agencies improve access to behavioral health services. Author of "Who Are You? See It, Say It, and Seize It" (IG) @drdewaynehendrix (LinkedIn) @anewdaylight (X-Twitter)
Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn's Warriors, Host of Lynn's Warriors on YouTube, website: lynnswarrior.org X: @lynns_warriors Youtube: @LynnsWarriors
Tisa Tells - Pop Culture Investigator & Commentator and Host of 'Tisa Tells' on YouTube, Instagram & TikTok: @TisaTellss, Facebook: Tisa.Tells.3
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'
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Actress Selma Blair is in custody and hospitalized after allegedly leaving a passenger and flight attendant with bite marks and bloody injuries during a violent altercation aboard an October 11th Delta flight to New York. Incarcerated music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has his prison release date delayed following contraband violations, alongside a weekend emergency hospital visit for a head injury. In Boston, witness testimony begins in the federal murder trial of former police officer Matthew Farwell, accused of grooming, sexually exploiting, and strangling pregnant teenager Sandra Birchmore before staging her death as a suicide. Sydney Silvagni reports.
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Singer D4vd will stand trial for murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains in the death of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez. David Anthony Burke has pleases not guilty to all charges and remains held without bail. A status conference is set for October 19, 2026
Prosecutors allege the murder occurred after Celeste confronted D4vd about his relationship with another woman and threatened to expose it, potentially ruining his career. D4vd’s attorneys argue there is no proof of intent to kill and no history of violence.
Meantime, Celeste’s family has filed a civil suit against D4vd, his manager, his mother, and his live‑in security guard.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
Eric Faddis - Founder of The Law Offices of Eric Faddis, website: EricFaddisLaw.com
Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
Steve Fischer - Missing Persons Private Investigator, Search & Rescue Specialist, Owner of Search Investigations, www.searchinvestigations.org, Twitter: @SF_Investigates Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic
Marissa Reyes - Podcast Host, The Light True Crime, socials: Tiktok: @TheLightTrueCrimeYouTube: @TheLightTrueCrime
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'
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