Hoax Crime Reports Hurt Real Victims

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Halloween Party Horror: 19-Year-Old Cheerleader Killed in Illinois Mass Shooting | Crime Alert 11.04.26

A college Halloween party in Illinois ends in tragedy when a mass shooting leaves a 19-year-old cheerleader dead and eight others wounded. In Oklahoma, a mother receives seven life sentences after her 11-year-old daughter gives birth to her stepfather's child in a home without ru ...  Show more

Christa Pike Execution Dr: "It's Like Riding a Bike"

Christa Pike remains on death row as her legal team fights for clemency while the state considers another execution attempt. She has been moved into a high‑security pod, but her attorneys have filed an emergency motion requesting she be transferred to general population due to sa ...  Show more

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: One of the most prolific con men in the Midwest is brought down by his victims. Nancy Moscatiello and Adam Albin join host Ana Garcia.