Federal charges unsealed against the stepbrother of Anna Kepner, the 18-year-old cheerleader found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Bahamian authorities release Brian Hooker, who claims his wife fell overboard from their dinghy on a trip across Elbow Cay back to their yacht. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

Federal charges unsealed against the stepbrother of Anna Kepner, the 18-year-old cheerleader found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Bahamian authorities release Brian Hooker, who claims his wife fell overboard from their dinghy on a trip across Elbow Cay back to their yacht. Sydney Silvagni reports.&nbsp;

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Charges for Anna Kepner's Stepbrother 'T.H.' Revealed | Crime Alert 04.14.26

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Here's Sydney Silvagni with some of our top stories this week:

A 21-year-old man who opened fire at a White House security checkpoint shot down by Secret Service, bystander hurt. Anna Kepner's step-brother to remain free while awaiting trial for her murder. Two young boys recovered in Mexico after their father abandoned Utah home and violated custody agreement. The teenage driver accused of killing Basketball Captain Emily Mae Smith in a drunken hit and run denies involvement in her death, cries leaving court. After three years of searching, Iowa authorities recover Jesse George's body at the rest stop where his killer works. 

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Here's Sydney Silvagni with some of our top stories this week:
A 21-year-old man who opened fire at a White House security checkpoint shot down by Secret Service, bystander hurt. Anna Kepner's step-brother to remain free while awaiting trial for her murder. Two young boys recovered in Mexico after their father abandoned Utah home and violated custody agreement. The teenage driver accused of killing Basketball Captain Emily Mae Smith in a drunken hit and run denies involvement in her death, cries leaving court. After three years of searching, Iowa authorities recover Jesse George's body at the rest stop where his killer works.&nbsp;
Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.&rdquo;

Memorial Weekend Shooting Third in Close Proximity to the President This Month | Crime Alert Saturday Recap 05.30.26

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Before police arrested the Long Island serial killer suspect Rex Heuerman, who has now confessed to  multiple murders, two other named serial killers plagued the same New York area. Now, many are asking if Rex Heuermann could also be the Eastbound Strangler or the Manorville Butcher. There are at least six more victims whose bodies were dismembered. Some of the body parts were found on Gilgo Beach. 

Despite Heuerman's investigation, the investigation into the deaths linked to the architect continues. Three cities are now re-investigating unsolved deaths in their area looking for connections to Heuermann. Other evidence found by investigators includes, computer searches showing disturbing titles of bondage, torture and  child pornography. The accused killer also drives a Chevy Avalanche described by a witness. He's caught on surveillance video buying more minutes for a burner phone. Investigators have determined a hair found on one of the victims is a DNA match to Heuermann's family. 

Now, rapper and media mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is producing a scripted drama series about the Gilgo Beach serial killer to air on Peacock  Rex Heuermann.The scripted series is based on the 2025 true-crime docuseries The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets, which was also executive produced by 50 Cent’s G-Unit Films and Television. Will it show more murders connected to Rex Heuermann? 

Before police arrested the Long Island serial killer suspect Rex Heuerman, who has now confessed to&nbsp; multiple murders, two other named serial killers plagued the same New York area. Now, many are asking if Rex Heuermann could also be the Eastbound Strangler or the Manorville Butcher.&nbsp;There are at least six more victims whose bodies were dismembered. Some of the body parts were found on Gilgo Beach.&nbsp;
Despite Heuerman's investigation, the investigation into the deaths linked to the architect continues. Three cities are now re-investigating unsolved deaths in their area looking for connections to Heuermann. Other evidence found by investigators includes, computer searches showing disturbing titles of bondage, torture and&nbsp; child pornography. The accused killer also drives a Chevy Avalanche described by a witness. He's caught on surveillance video buying more minutes for a burner phone. Investigators have determined a hair found on one of the victims is a DNA match to Heuermann's family.&nbsp;
Now, rapper and media mogul Curtis &ldquo;50 Cent&rdquo; Jackson is producing a scripted drama series about the Gilgo Beach serial killer to air on Peacock&nbsp; Rex Heuermann.The scripted series is based on the 2025 true-crime docuseries The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets, which was also executive produced by 50 Cent&rsquo;s G-Unit Films and Television. Will it show more murders connected to Rex Heuermann?&nbsp;

50 Cents New Scripted Show About Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann to Shine Light on Even More Murder Victims? 

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The Alexander brothers, Alon, Oren, and Tal, found guilty by a federal jury in Manhattan on 10 counts of sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and sexual exploitation. Now their sentencing hearing has been delayed from August to October.  During the five-week trial, 11 women gave graphic testimony detailing how the brothers lured them with opulent trips and parties, where they were drugged, sexually assaulted, and sometimes recorded without their consent. Prosecutors spoke to over 60 victims.  The convictions carry a maximum penalty of up to life in federal prison. Their defense team has stated they plan to appeal the verdict.

The brothers continue to face pending state criminal charges in Florida, which have been put on hold pending their federal sentencing.  In addition to the criminal trials, the brothers are dealing with a multitude of civil and defamation lawsuits filed by survivors seeking accountability and damages. 

 Joining Nancy Grace today:
Neama Rahmani – Former Federal Prosecutor-turned-Trial Attorney; Author: “Harvard to Hashtag;” INSTAGRAM: @Neamarahmani/ X: @NeamaRahmani
Caryn L. Stark – Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych/FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
Bill Daly – Former FBI Investigator and Forensic Photography, Security Expert
Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn’s Warriors, Host of Lynn’s Warriors on YouTube;  X: @lynns_warriors Youtube: @LynnsWarriors
Christina Aguayo – National News Anchor, Salem News Channel; Facebook: @ChristinaAguayoNews, Instagram: @Christina.AguayoNe

The Alexander brothers, Alon, Oren, and Tal, found guilty by a federal jury in Manhattan on 10 counts of sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and sexual exploitation. Now their sentencing hearing has been delayed from August to October.&nbsp; During the five-week trial, 11 women gave graphic testimony detailing how the brothers lured them with opulent trips and parties, where they were drugged, sexually assaulted, and sometimes recorded without their consent. Prosecutors spoke to over 60 victims.&nbsp; The convictions carry a maximum penalty of up to life in federal prison. Their defense team has stated they plan to appeal the verdict.
The brothers continue to face pending state criminal charges in Florida, which have been put on hold pending their federal sentencing.&nbsp; In addition to the criminal trials, the brothers are dealing with a multitude of civil and defamation lawsuits filed by survivors seeking accountability and damages.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Joining Nancy Grace today:
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<li>Neama Rahmani &ndash; Former Federal Prosecutor-turned-Trial Attorney; Author: &ldquo;Harvard to Hashtag;&rdquo; INSTAGRAM: @Neamarahmani/ X: @NeamaRahmani</li>
<li><a href="http://www.carynstark.com/">Caryn L. Stark</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych/FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice</li>
<li>Bill Daly &ndash; Former FBI Investigator and Forensic Photography, Security Expert</li>
<li><a href="http://lynnswarrior.org">Lynn Shaw</a> - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn&rsquo;s Warriors, Host of Lynn&rsquo;s Warriors on YouTube;&nbsp; X: @lynns_warriors Youtube: @LynnsWarriors</li>
<li><a href="http://ChristinaAguayoNews.Com">Christina Aguayo</a> &ndash; National News Anchor, Salem News Channel; Facebook: @ChristinaAguayoNews, Instagram: @Christina.AguayoNe</li>
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THE "NEW DIDDIES"   ALEXANDER BROTHERS CONVICTED ON MULTIPLE SEX ASSAULT CHARGES, DEMAND SENTENCING DATE BE POSTPONED 

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Charges for Anna Kepner's Stepbrother 'T.H.' Revealed | Crime Alert 04.14.26

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