Crime Alert 07.29.24

Billy Schmidt, a 22-year-old Penn State student, ambushed as he headed home from a local bar after watching the NBA finals. Two individuals allegedly stole his phone, Surveillance footage shows Schmidt confronting the men, saying, “Give me back my phone.” One of the men shot him ...  Show more

Retired Pastor John Bridges has been married 5 times. His first four wives all died, and police are now investigating the deaths of his first two wives, Joyce Bridges and Astrid Bridges, who died 21 years apart. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the cases and how after de ...  Show more

In this Dateline classic, when one woman breaks off her relationship with a boyfriend she says abused and stalked her, he goes on to something even worse. His accused accomplice? His new girlfriend. Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 29, 2018.

On Real Life Real Crime Daily's Thirsty Thursday, we dig into intriguing crime news from the past few days including:- In Melbourne, a man extorts over $80,000 from his wife by falsely claiming cartel involvement.- In Queens, gang members sell fake green cards and social security ...  Show more

A surgeon is accused of drugging his girlfriend in order to control her. Nikki Battiste reports. 

This week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A mother’s final moments are captured in chilling detail on her dashcam when an uber passenger’s robbery turns violent. Plus, a wealthy Connecticut socialite pleads guilty to secretly filming minors for “sexual pleasure” in her ten-milli ...  Show more