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Crime Alert 02.26.25 | Woman Bludgeons Mother to Death

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Here's some of our top stories this week:

A man and woman discovered Melodee’s body while taking pictures in Wayne County, Utah, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown said at a Tuesday news conference.

A grandmother shopping for Christas gifts at Barnes & Noble is stabbed to death by a deranged madman who just arrived in town. He claimed he killed her because, "she was the closest person to him."

A state trooper in Delaware is killed while working an overtime shift at the DMV after stepping into gunfire to protect others. Santa Claus is pulled over for speeding on an Ohio road, not in his sleigh, but a silver Ford Escape. Drew Nelson reports.

A man from Michigan has been arrested after security footage revealed him trying to persuade children at a residence in northern Scott County to let him in by falsely claiming their parents were injured outside.

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Here's some of our top stories this week:
A man and woman discovered Melodee&rsquo;s body while taking pictures in Wayne County, Utah, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown said at a Tuesday news conference.
A grandmother shopping for Christas gifts at Barnes &amp; Noble is stabbed to death by a deranged madman who just arrived in town. He claimed he killed her because, "she was the closest person to him."
A state trooper in Delaware is killed while working an overtime shift at the DMV after stepping into gunfire to protect others. Santa Claus is pulled over for speeding on an Ohio road, not in his sleigh, but a silver Ford Escape. Drew Nelson reports.
A man from Michigan has been arrested after security footage revealed him trying to persuade children at a residence in northern Scott County to let him in by falsely claiming their parents were injured outside.
Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.&rdquo;

Mother Suspected Of Murder After Body Of 9-Year-Old Melodee Buzzard Found: Crime Alert Recap Saturday 12.27.2025

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A new trial date set for Tyler McCain, the man charged with killing his wife, Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain.  McCain facing 12 charges and multiple special allegations, including one that he killed his wife to prevent her from testifying against him in court over domestic violence charges.  

The jury trial was supposed to start on Nov. 18, but McCain’s lawyer, Michael Borges, asked for more time given the mounds of documentation provided by the prosecution.  Shasta Superior Court Judge Adam B. Ryan set the trial date was set for March 17, 2026.  

A trial readiness hearing will be held on March 11, to ensure both parties are prepared for the trial. 

As of today, Nikki is still missing and presumed dead. 

Redding Police detective Jeremiah Kessinger said Nikki's sister Chloe Saelee texted with Nikki regularly, and there was always a response until May 19th. Family members talked with Nikki on May 18, but on May 19, she never answered a text from Chloe.

Nikki told Chloe about domestic violence in the relationship and McCain going so far as to point a gun directly at Nikki and threatening to kill her and her family members. 

In court, Detective Maul played an audio recording in court of Nikki McCain describing being assaulted by her husband, Tyler McCain. The recording was done in a hospital emergency room, where Nikki showed up to give the police a statement.

Nikki says, "He pushed me on the ground. And he started hitting me. He was just enraged; he was so angry."

Nikki estimates the attack lasted three hours. 

Tyler McCain has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges.

Joining Nancy Grace today:
Kaye Ford  - Nikki's sister
Chloe Saelee - Nikki's sister
Philip Dubé  - Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law; Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy; X: PhilipCDube, IG: PhilipDube, YouTube: PhilipDube3922
Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
Brian Fitzgibbons - VP of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, Kingsman Philanthropic's 2022 rescue missions of women and children in Ukraine, Iraq War Veteranide_security
Jeff Gentry – Forensics-Crime Scene Investigator, Certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst and Death Investigator, Former Toxicology Lab Analyst; Author: “A Visual Guide to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis for Death and Crime Scene Investigators;” TikTok: @jeffreygentryBPA, Facebook: Jeff Gentry Bloodstain Pattern Analyst
Dave Mack - Crime Stories Investigative Reporter 

A new trial date set for Tyler McCain, the man charged with killing his wife, Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain.&nbsp;&nbsp;McCain facing 12 charges and multiple special allegations, including one that he killed his wife to prevent her from testifying against him in court over domestic violence charges.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The jury trial was supposed to start on Nov. 18, but McCain&rsquo;s lawyer, Michael Borges, asked for more time given the mounds of documentation provided by the prosecution. &nbsp;Shasta Superior Court Judge Adam B. Ryan set the trial date was set for March 17, 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;
A trial readiness hearing will be held on March 11, to ensure both parties are prepared for the trial.&nbsp;
As of today, Nikki is still missing and presumed dead.&nbsp;
Redding Police detective Jeremiah Kessinger said Nikki's sister Chloe Saelee texted with Nikki regularly, and there was always a response until May 19th. Family members talked with Nikki on May 18, but on May 19, she never answered a text from Chloe.
Nikki told Chloe about domestic violence in the relationship and McCain going so far as to point a gun directly at Nikki and threatening to kill her and her family members.&nbsp;
In court, Detective Maul played an audio recording in court of Nikki McCain describing being assaulted by her husband, Tyler McCain. The recording was done in a hospital emergency room, where Nikki showed up to give the police a statement.
Nikki says, "He pushed me on the ground. And he started hitting me. He was just enraged; he was so angry."
Nikki estimates the attack lasted three hours.&nbsp;
Tyler McCain has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
<ul>
<li>Kaye Ford&nbsp; - Nikki's sister</li>
<li>Chloe Saelee - Nikki's sister</li>
<li>Philip Dub&eacute;&nbsp; - Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal &amp; Constitutional Law; Forensics &amp; Mental Health Advocacy; X: PhilipCDube, IG: PhilipDube, YouTube: PhilipDube3922</li>
<li><a href="http://www.drbethanymarshall.com">Dr. Bethany Marshall</a> -&nbsp; Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram &amp; TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive</li>
<li><a href="http://www.uspasecurity.com">Brian Fitzgibbons</a> - VP of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, Kingsman Philanthropic's 2022 rescue missions of women and children in Ukraine, Iraq War Veteranide_security</li>
<li><a href="http://Information to Obtain During a Forensic Death Investigation" data-wplink-url-error="true">Jeff Gentry</a> &ndash; Forensics-Crime Scene Investigator, Certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst and Death Investigator, Former Toxicology Lab Analyst; Author: &ldquo;A Visual Guide to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis for Death and Crime Scene Investigators;&rdquo; TikTok: @jeffreygentryBPA, Facebook: Jeff Gentry Bloodstain Pattern Analyst</li>
<li>Dave Mack - Crime Stories Investigative Reporter&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

TRIAL DELAY IN THE MURDER OF NIKKI CHENG 

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A new hearing scheduled in Andrew McGann’s double murder trial by a Washington County judge.   McGann, 29, charged  with the July stabbing deaths of Clinton and Cristen Brink.   He has pleaded not guilty to those charges.  Judge Joanna Taylor scheduled a status hearing for January 15, 2026. 

At McGann' last court appearance in November, he appeared in civilian clothes and without visible restraints.  He attorneys have file a number of motions including ones that would exclude the death penalty.  Washington County Prosecuting Attorney Brandon Carter says his office intends to pursue the death penalty.

The former teacher's arrest for the cruel double murder of a mom and dad trying to save their two young daughters from a vicious attack during a family hike on a trail in Arkansas, known as Devil’s Den State Park, ended a five-day manhunt for the alleged predator.

Clinton David Brink, 43, and his wife, Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were hiking with their 7- and 9-year-old daughters through Devil’s Den State Park when a man attacked them on the trail around 2:30 p.m., officials say. The two young girls ran to safety as they heard their mother's screams echoing; currently, both girls are with family members and suffered no physical injuries. The parents are being hailed as heroes for saving their daughters from the vicious fatal attack. 

James Andrew McGann, 28, was arrested in Springdale, Arkansas, around 30 miles from the crime scene at a hair salon. getting his hair cut, possibly shaved. McGann is charged with two counts of capital murder, according to a release from the Arkansas State Police. The motive for the brutal attack that resulted in the deaths of both parents is still unclear.

Joining Nancy Grace today:
Andrea Lewis - Partner at Searcy Law in Pam Beach, Florida, Former Felony Prosecutor at Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office - where Epstein was prosecuted, President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, WEBSITE: searcylaw.com 
Dr. Janie Lacy - Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of "How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness", Host of “The Resilient Professional” Podcast on YouTube, janielacy.com, Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy  
Ron Bateman - Former Sheriff for Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Former Homicide and Undercover Narcotics Detective, Author of Crime Ttrilogy, "Silent Blue Tears" [he is currently directing and producing a film documentary on the murders at the Capital Gazette Newspaper in Annapolis];.X: Ronbatemanbooks  
Dr. Michelle DuPre - Forensic Pathologist and Consultant, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: “Money, Mischief, and Murder: The Murdaugh Dynasty...the Rest of the Story," "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Child Abuse Investigation Field Guide;"Currently Working on New Book: "The Inside Story" 
Carsen Holaday- Senior News Reporter, The U.S. Sun 
Sydney Sumner - CRIME STORIES Investigative Reporter 

A new hearing scheduled in Andrew McGann&rsquo;s double murder trial by a Washington County judge.&nbsp; &nbsp;McGann, 29, charged&nbsp; with the July stabbing deaths of Clinton and Cristen Brink.&nbsp; &nbsp;He has pleaded not guilty to those charges.&nbsp; Judge Joanna Taylor scheduled a status hearing for January 15, 2026.&nbsp;
At McGann' last court appearance in November, he appeared in civilian clothes and without visible restraints.&nbsp; He attorneys have file a number of motions including ones that would exclude the death penalty.&nbsp; Washington County Prosecuting Attorney Brandon Carter says his office intends to pursue the death penalty.
The former teacher's arrest for the cruel double murder of a mom and dad trying to save their two young daughters from a vicious attack during a family hike on a trail in Arkansas, known as Devil&rsquo;s Den State Park, ended a five-day manhunt for the alleged predator.
Clinton David Brink, 43, and his wife, Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were hiking with their 7- and 9-year-old daughters through Devil&rsquo;s Den State Park when a man attacked them on the trail around 2:30 p.m., officials say. The two young girls ran to safety as they heard their mother's screams echoing; currently, both girls are with family members and suffered no physical injuries. The parents are being hailed as heroes for saving their daughters from the vicious fatal attack.&nbsp;
James Andrew McGann, 28, was arrested in Springdale, Arkansas, around 30 miles from the crime scene at a hair salon. getting his hair cut, possibly shaved. McGann is charged with two counts of capital murder, according to a release from the Arkansas State Police. The motive for the brutal attack that resulted in the deaths of both parents is still unclear.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
<ul>
<li>Andrea Lewis - Partner at Searcy Law in Pam Beach, Florida, Former Felony Prosecutor at Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office - where Epstein was prosecuted, President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, WEBSITE: searcylaw.com&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr. Janie Lacy - Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of "How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness", Host of &ldquo;The Resilient Professional&rdquo; Podcast on YouTube, janielacy.com, Instagram &amp; Facebook: @JanieLacy&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="http://Ronbatemanbooks.com,">Ron Bateman</a> - Former Sheriff for Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Former Homicide and Undercover Narcotics Detective, Author of Crime Ttrilogy, "Silent Blue Tears" [he is currently directing and producing a film documentary on the murders at the Capital Gazette Newspaper in Annapolis];.X: Ronbatemanbooks &nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="http://DMichelleDupreMD.com">Dr. Michelle DuPre</a> - Forensic Pathologist and Consultant, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Author: &ldquo;Money, Mischief, and Murder: The Murdaugh Dynasty...the Rest of the Story," "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" &amp; "Child Abuse Investigation Field Guide;"Currently Working on New Book: "The Inside Story"&nbsp;</li>
<li>Carsen Holaday- Senior News Reporter, The U.S. Sun&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sydney Sumner - CRIME STORIES Investigative Reporter&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

DEVIL'S DEN "KILLER" DOUBLE KILLER BACK IN COURT IN JANUARY AS DEFENSE TRIED TO GET DEATH PENALTY OFF THE TABLE

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Crime Alert 02.26.25 | Woman Bludgeons Mother to Death

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