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Crime Alert 05.31.24

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Here's some of our top stories this week:

Chaos in the courtroom as Nick Reiner's legal eagle abandons him on arraignment day. Alan Jackson says he's dropping out due to circumstances beyond "his & Nick's control." The son of film icon Rob Reiner will go from being repped by a celeb lawyer to public defender.

Harvey Weinstein is considering a guilty plea to address an unresolved rape charge and potentially avoid a third trial in New York, as mentioned by a judge on Thursday.

A father in Tennessee is speaking out after investigators say a mother killed her two young sons and their grandmother before taking her own life. A Florida jury is now deciding whether a man convicted in a decades-old child murder case should again be sentenced to death

Two eerie calls, One Mystery: Chilling 911 records reveal a "domestic blowout" & an attempted break-in months/days before an Ohio dentist and his wife were executed in their home. 

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Here's some of our top stories this week:
Chaos in the courtroom as Nick Reiner's legal eagle abandons him on arraignment day. Alan Jackson says he's dropping out due to circumstances beyond "his &amp; Nick's control." The son of film icon Rob Reiner will go from being repped by a celeb lawyer to public defender.
Harvey Weinstein is considering a guilty plea to address an unresolved rape charge and potentially avoid a third trial in New York, as mentioned by a judge on Thursday.
A father in Tennessee is speaking out after investigators say a mother killed her two young sons and their grandmother before taking her own life. A Florida jury is now deciding whether a man convicted in a decades-old child murder case should again be sentenced to death
Two eerie calls, One Mystery: Chilling 911 records reveal a "domestic blowout" &amp; an attempted break-in months/days before an Ohio dentist and his wife were executed in their home.&nbsp;

Nick Reiner Smirks in Court As His Famous Attorney Walks off The Case | Crime Alert Recap 01.10.2026

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It's been more than two months since Anna Kepner’s death aboard a Carnival cruise ship, and still, there has been no arrest.

Her death is now ruled a homicide, and according to her autopsy report, she was “mechanically asphyxiated by another person or persons.”

The medical examiner also found two bruises on the side of Anna’s neck, writing she may have been held in a ‘bar hold,’ meaning her attacker held an arm across her neck. Anna’s stepbrother may be a suspect in the teen’s murder; the FBI remains silent.

Anna Kepner’s cruise to the Caribbean is a family trip. She’s joined by her grandparents, who took her on her first cruise; her father, Chris Kepner; her stepmother, Shauntel Hudson; and her two siblings and two step-siblings.

Anna’s parents share a room with the two youngest girls, and by their own decision, Anna, her brother, 14, and stepbrother, 16, split a second room. Grandparents Barbara and Jeffrey Kepner remind the teens they have a spare bed in their room if anyone decides they need more space.

During dinner, Anna excuses herself early; sources allege her braces hurt. Surveillance footage shows Anna walking back to and entering the room she shares with her brothers.

After eating, the teen boys come to the room before the youngest sibling ventures out again to explore, leaving Anna and their stepbrother alone.

When he returns, he notes Anna isn’t in bed but assumes she got a second wind and is spending more time with the adults. He goes to sleep with no idea his sister’s body is shoved under the bed just a few feet away.

Though family members released the details of Anna’s autopsy, and court records from stepmom Shauntel Hudson’s divorce proceedings indicate her 16-year-old son, Anna’s stepbrother, may be a suspect in the teen’s murder, the FBI has remained silent on the progress of their investigation.

No charges have been filed.

Anna’s stepmom, Shauntel Hudson, files a motion for a gag order in her divorce proceedings, claiming the public exposure and reporting on the case and subsequent filings could lead to "possible irreversible harm" to the children and family or could jeopardize the investigation and her son’s presumed defense.

The documents request that future hearings be closed to the public in the event the 16-year-old is charged in Anna’s death.

Joining Nancy Grace today:
Spencer Aronfeld - Trial Lawyer and Founder of Aronfeld Trial Lawyers, Author of illustrated children's book "Sara Rose, Kid Lawyer;" Facebook: Aronfeld Law, Instagram: Aronfeld_Trial_Lawyers
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; Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy
Robert Crispin - Private Investigator “Crispin Special Investigations," Former Federal Task Force Officer for the United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division, and Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations Inc.
Dr. Kendall Crowns -  Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), NEW Podcast, "Mayhem in the Morgue," and Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)
Shannon Butler (FL) Investigative Reporter at WFTV Channel 9 in Florida,
Sydney Sumner - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

It's been more than two months since Anna Kepner&rsquo;s death aboard a Carnival cruise ship, and still, there has been no arrest.
Her death is now ruled a homicide, and according to her autopsy report, she was &ldquo;mechanically asphyxiated by another person or persons.&rdquo;
The medical examiner also found two bruises on the side of Anna&rsquo;s neck, writing she may have been held in a &lsquo;bar hold,&rsquo; meaning her attacker held an arm across her neck. Anna&rsquo;s stepbrother may be a suspect in the teen&rsquo;s murder; the FBI remains silent.
Anna Kepner&rsquo;s cruise to the Caribbean is a family trip. She&rsquo;s joined by her grandparents, who took her on her first cruise; her father, Chris Kepner; her stepmother, Shauntel Hudson; and her two siblings and two step-siblings.
Anna&rsquo;s parents share a room with the two youngest girls, and by their own decision, Anna, her brother, 14, and stepbrother, 16, split a second room. Grandparents Barbara and Jeffrey Kepner remind the teens they have a spare bed in their room if anyone decides they need more space.
During dinner, Anna excuses herself early; sources allege her braces hurt. Surveillance footage shows Anna walking back to and entering the room she shares with her brothers.
After eating, the teen boys come to the room before the youngest sibling ventures out again to explore, leaving Anna and their stepbrother alone.
When he returns, he notes Anna isn&rsquo;t in bed but assumes she got a second wind and is spending more time with the adults. He goes to sleep with no idea his sister&rsquo;s body is shoved under the bed just a few feet away.
Though family members released the details of Anna&rsquo;s autopsy, and court records from stepmom Shauntel Hudson&rsquo;s divorce proceedings indicate her 16-year-old son, Anna&rsquo;s stepbrother, may be a suspect in the teen&rsquo;s murder, the FBI has remained silent on the progress of their investigation.
No charges have been filed.
Anna&rsquo;s stepmom, Shauntel Hudson, files a motion for a gag order in her divorce proceedings, claiming the public exposure and reporting on the case and subsequent filings could lead to "possible irreversible harm" to the children and family or could jeopardize the investigation and her son&rsquo;s presumed defense.
The documents request that future hearings be closed to the&nbsp;public in the event the 16-year-old is charged in Anna&rsquo;s death.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://Aronfeld.com">Spencer Aronfeld</a> - Trial Lawyer and Founder of Aronfeld Trial Lawyers, Author of illustrated children's book "Sara Rose, Kid Lawyer;" Facebook: Aronfeld Law, Instagram: Aronfeld_Trial_Lawyers</li>
<li><a href="http://janielacy.com">Dr. Janie Lacy</a> - 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; Instagram &amp; Facebook: @JanieLacy</li>
<li><a href="http://CrispinInvestigations.com">Robert Crispin</a> - Private Investigator &ldquo;Crispin Special Investigations," Former Federal Task Force Officer for the United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division, and Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator; Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations Inc.</li>
<li>Dr. Kendall Crowns -&nbsp; Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), NEW Podcast, "Mayhem in the Morgue," and Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)</li>
<li>Shannon Butler (FL) Investigative Reporter at WFTV Channel 9 in Florida,</li>
<li>Sydney Sumner - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>

CARNIVAL CRUISE TEEN CHEERLEADER 'FOUGHT FOR HER LIFE,' STILL NO ARREST

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The suspected mastermind in the deaths of moms Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelley, has pleaded no contest to the murders. Grandmother Tiffany Adams made the plea to murder, removal of a body, and desecration of a corpse charges. 

The full autopsy reports on Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelley identified their cause of death as multiple sharp force trauma. The reports list a total of 30 wounds on each victim, including 9 stab wounds and 21 cuts.

Many of Butler's wounds were consistent with defensive injuries.

A police affidavit states that Tifany Adams allegedly made statements implicating herself in the deaths of Butler and Kelley.

Investigators believe Butler and Kelley were lured to the location, arriving around 9:40 a.m. Officers found pools of blood, Butler’s glasses on the ground, and a broken hammer at the scene. Police believe the women were then forced into another vehicle.

The probable cause affidavit contains extensive details, but the women’s causes of death were not initially disclosed. Their bodies were discovered in a cattle pasture leased by Tad Bert Cullum, the boyfriend of Tifany Adams.

Cellphone data from three burner phones purchased by Adams helped narrow down the location. The phones first pinged near Butler's abandoned car, and the data later led police to the pasture. Officers found signs of digging. A hole, which had been refilled, contained the bodies of the two women.

Investigators cite a custody battle over Butler’s two children as the motive. The custody dispute had lasted more than five years. Butler’s ex-partner, Wrangler Rickman, who is Adams’ son, had custody of the children. However, Rickman was confirmed to be in a rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma City at the time.

Butler was allowed supervised visitation with her children every Saturday. According to her attorney, she was likely to gain unsupervised visitation in an upcoming hearing.

The affidavit states, “Adams vehemently opposed this and went to great lengths to plan and purchase items used in Butler and Kelley’s murders.” It continues, “Adams, Cullum, Cole, and Cora were willing to kidnap and murder two victims to limit visitation for Butler.”

Court documents also allege that Adams and her accomplices attempted to kill Butler in February. Adams, her boyfriend, and another couple reportedly drove to Butler’s home near Hugoton, Kansas, intending to kill her. A witness told investigators the plan was to throw an anvil through Butler’s windshield to make it appear as an accident, but Butler did not leave her home.

State investigators retrieved data from Adams’ phone showing searches for terms such as “taser pain level,” “gun shops,” “prepaid cellular phones,” and “how to get someone out of their house.”

According to the documents, Adams purchased five stun guns before the women disappeared. She also bought three prepaid burner phones from a nearby Walmart. All the burner phones stopped transmitting on the morning of the women’s disappearance.

After the attack, the bodies were reportedly stored in a sealed freezer before being buried 4 to 8 feet underground.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:  
Kelly Hyman- Trial & Civil Attorney, TV Legal Analyst, Podcast Host: "Once Upon a Crime In Hollywood", Twitter: @kellyhyman1, TikTok: @kelly.hyman, Instagram: @Kelly_Hyman1 
Sheryl McCollum  – Forensics Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder; Host of Podcast: “Zone 7;” X: @149Zone7
Irv Brandt – Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch; Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs, US Embassy Kingston, Jamaica; Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE” – AVAILABLE ON AMAZON IN JANUARY; ALSO “FLYING SOLO: Top of the World;” Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor
Dr. Kendall Crowns – Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth) and Lecturer: University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School
Lauren Conlin – Investigative Journalist, Host of The Outlier Podcast, and also Host of “Corruption: What Happened to Grant Solomon; X- @Conlin_Lauren/ Instagram- @LaurenEmilyConlin/YouTube- @LaurenConlin4

 

The suspected mastermind in the deaths of moms Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelley, has pleaded no contest to the murders. Grandmother Tiffany Adams made the plea to murder, removal of a body, and desecration of a corpse charges.&nbsp;
The full autopsy reports on Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelley identified their cause of death as multiple sharp force trauma. The reports list a total of 30 wounds on each victim, including 9 stab wounds and 21 cuts.
Many of Butler's wounds were consistent with defensive injuries.
A police affidavit states that Tifany Adams allegedly made statements implicating herself in the deaths of Butler and Kelley.
Investigators believe Butler and Kelley were lured to the location, arriving around 9:40 a.m. Officers found pools of blood, Butler&rsquo;s glasses on the ground, and a broken hammer at the scene. Police believe the women were then forced into another vehicle.
The probable cause affidavit contains extensive details, but the women&rsquo;s causes of death were not initially disclosed. Their bodies were discovered in a cattle pasture leased by Tad Bert Cullum, the boyfriend of Tifany Adams.
Cellphone data from three burner phones purchased by Adams helped narrow down the location. The phones first pinged near Butler's abandoned car, and the data later led police to the pasture. Officers found signs of digging. A hole, which had been refilled, contained the bodies of the two women.
Investigators cite a custody battle over Butler&rsquo;s two children as the motive. The custody dispute had lasted more than five years. Butler&rsquo;s ex-partner, Wrangler Rickman, who is Adams&rsquo; son, had custody of the children. However, Rickman was confirmed to be in a rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma City at the time.
Butler was allowed supervised visitation with her children every Saturday. According to her attorney, she was likely to gain unsupervised visitation in an upcoming hearing.
The affidavit states, &ldquo;Adams vehemently opposed this and went to great lengths to plan and purchase items used in Butler and Kelley&rsquo;s murders.&rdquo; It continues, &ldquo;Adams, Cullum, Cole, and Cora were willing to kidnap and murder two victims to limit visitation for Butler.&rdquo;
Court documents also allege that Adams and her accomplices attempted to kill Butler in February. Adams, her boyfriend, and another couple reportedly drove to Butler&rsquo;s home near Hugoton, Kansas, intending to kill her. A witness told investigators the plan was to throw an anvil through Butler&rsquo;s windshield to make it appear as an accident, but Butler did not leave her home.
State investigators retrieved data from Adams&rsquo; phone showing searches for terms such as &ldquo;taser pain level,&rdquo; &ldquo;gun shops,&rdquo; &ldquo;prepaid cellular phones,&rdquo; and &ldquo;how to get someone out of their house.&rdquo;
According to the documents, Adams purchased five stun guns before the women disappeared. She also bought three prepaid burner phones from a nearby Walmart. All the burner phones stopped transmitting on the morning of the women&rsquo;s disappearance.
After the attack, the bodies were reportedly stored in a sealed freezer before being buried 4 to 8 feet underground.
Joining Nancy Grace Today:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Kelly&nbsp;Hyman- Trial &amp; Civil Attorney, TV Legal Analyst, Podcast Host: "Once Upon a Crime In Hollywood", Twitter: @kellyhyman1, TikTok: @kelly.hyman, Instagram: @Kelly_Hyman1&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.crimeonline.com/zone7/">Sheryl McCollum&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Forensics Expert &amp; Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder; Host of Podcast: &ldquo;Zone 7;&rdquo; X: @149Zone7</li>
<li>Irv Brandt &ndash; Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch; Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs, US Embassy Kingston, Jamaica; Author: &ldquo;SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE&rdquo; &ndash; AVAILABLE ON AMAZON IN JANUARY; ALSO &ldquo;FLYING SOLO: Top of the World;&rdquo; Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor</li>
<li>Dr. Kendall Crowns &ndash; Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth) and Lecturer: University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School</li>
<li>Lauren Conlin &ndash; Investigative Journalist, Host of The Outlier Podcast, and also Host of &ldquo;Corruption: What Happened to Grant Solomon; X- @Conlin_Lauren/ Instagram- @LaurenEmilyConlin/YouTube- @LaurenConlin4</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

KILLER GRANDMA "GOD'S MISFITS" CULT MEMBER MURDERS 2 YOUNG MOMS ESCAPES DEATH PENALTY

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