Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

6-year-old Joseph "Jo-Jo" King III dies under suspicious circumstances. His stepfather, Brandon Hale, claims Jo-Jo accidentally suffocated inside a toy chest, but investigations revealed inconsistencies in this story.
Brandon Hale calls 911 to report that he found Jo-Jo unconscious in a toy chest after waking up from a nap. Jo-Jo was hospitalized with oxygen deprivation then days later An autopsy later amended the cause of death to reflect "concern for possible homicidal drowning" because the toy chest was not airtight, and parts of the scene were wet. First responders and investigators noted the toy chest was dry and partially filled with toys, while Jo-Jo's clothes were damp and a wet towel was found nearby.
Hale was previously convicted of abusing Jo-Jo with a belt in 2019, and sentenced to 10 years in prison for violating probation related to the case. He has not been charged with murdering Jo-Jo.
Joining Nancy Grace today
Joseph King, Jr. - Father
Philip Dubé  - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy
Max Miner - President and CEO of Executive Treatment Solutions (ETS), Website: ExecTreatmentSolutions.com
Kat Schollenberger - U.S. Head of Live New at Daily Mail dot com, website: DailyMail.com
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'
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Movement in two major cases. The FBI now conducting advanced analysis on DNA evidence previously collected from Nancy Guthries' home, including hair samples. 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie missing 76 days. We are also hearing that someone may have been detained.
Singer/TikTok star d4vd (David Anthony Burke) arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He is being held without bail. Celeste's body was discovered of the teen's body in a Tesla registered to him last September. Attorneys for Burke declare his innocence.

Joining Nancy Grace today:
Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, former Marine and Iraq war veteran
Tami Ballard - DNA and Crime Scene Consultant, Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, Former DNA Criminalist for the San Diego Police Dept. Crime Laboratory
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'



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An unsealed ATF report reveals a bullet fragment could not be conclusively matched to Tyler Robinson's gun due to damage sustained in Charlie Kirk's shooting. Athena Strand's mother took the stand in the second week of sentencing for FedEx driver who admitted to kidnapping and murdering the young girl. Ohio firefighter accused of responding to blaze he set to conceal the murder of a family friend. Sydney Silvagni reports.
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Britney Spears checked herself into an out-of-state treatment facility following a DUI arrest in California. This after encouragement from her sons,Sean Preston and Jayden James. Spears was taken into custody, handcuffed, booked and released. This is what's typically known as "cite and release" Instead of being remainin in detention, the individual receives a written notice to appear in court on a specified date. Britney's date is May 4, 2026.
The 44-year-old singer entered the facility, with reports suggesting she may stay beyond the typical 30 days. She was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, after police received reports of erratic driving. Police say a substance found in the car was sent in for toxicology.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
Philip Dubé - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy
Max Miner - President and CEO of Executive Treatment Solutions (ETS), a specialized pretrial mitigation and treatment support service, helping individuals in crisis avoid jail time through personalized treatment plans, legal collaboration and proactive court advocacy, website: ExecTreatmentSolutions.com
Kat Schollenberger - U.S. Head of Live New at Daily.Mail.com, website: DailyMail.com
Rob Shuter - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, Author of Newly-released Novel, “It Started With A Whisper," and Former Publicist to the Stars (including Sean “Diddy” Combs); IG: @naughtygossip
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'
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In a move less surprising than one would think, Brian Hooker has fled the Bahamas after proclaiming dedication to finding overboard wife. 47-year-old charged in the fatal stabbing of a U.S. Marine in has a criminal history spanning more than three decades, including a prior conviction as a habitual felon. Sydney Silvagni reports.
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