Aeris Hammock leaves her home on a Friday afternoon. As afternoon turns into evening, Charles and Leila Hammock set out to find their daughter.

The family tracks Aeris' phone to a  cul-de-sac. Once the car is found, things don't add up. Hammock's car was unlocked with the keys inside. Her ID and credit cards were in the car, and her phone was in the glove box. 

The parents then discover information on the phone for the last six months has been erased. Surveillance video shows Hammock wandering up and down the cul-de-sac and through a nearby alley.  So far, no leads. 

The police ask anyone with information regarding Hammock to call 916-808-5471.

Joining Nancy Grace today: 
Charles Hammock -  Father 
Troy Slaten - Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers, APC; Twitter @TroySlaten  
Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Atlanta Ga; Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University; Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital 
Dee Ingram – Former Deputy Sheriff,  Placer County Sheriff's Dept.  Sexual Assault Response Team & Sexual Assault Investigation; Current Manager of Susans Armory (a woman-owned firearms store teaching Personal Safety Awareness classes for women)                           
Brian Fitzgibbons – Search and Rescue expert; Vice President, Operations, USPA Nationwide Security; Instagram: uspa_nationwide_security    
Alexis Tereszcuk - CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter, Writer/Fact Checker at Lead Stories; Twitter: @swimmie2009  

Aeris Hammock leaves her home on a Friday afternoon. As afternoon turns into evening, Charles and Leila Hammock set out to find their daughter.
The family tracks Aeris' phone to a  cul-de-sac. Once the car is found, things don't add up. Hammock's car was unlocked with the keys inside. Her ID and credit cards were in the car, and her phone was in the glove box. 
The parents then discover information on the phone for the last six months has been erased. Surveillance video shows Hammock wandering up and down the cul-de-sac and through a nearby alley.  So far, no leads. 
The police ask anyone with information regarding Hammock to call 916-808-5471.
Joining Nancy Grace today: 
<ul>
<li>Charles Hammock -  Father </li>
<li>Troy Slaten - Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers, APC; Twitter @TroySlaten  </li>
<li><a href="AngelaArnoldMD.com">Dr. Angela Arnold</a> - Psychiatrist, Atlanta Ga; Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University; Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital </li>
<li>Dee Ingram – Former Deputy Sheriff,  Placer County Sheriff's Dept.  Sexual Assault Response Team &amp; Sexual Assault Investigation; Current Manager of Susans Armory (a woman-owned firearms store teaching Personal Safety Awareness classes for women)                           </li>
<li>Brian Fitzgibbons – Search and Rescue expert; Vice President, Operations, USPA Nationwide Security; Instagram: uspa_nationwide_security    </li>
<li>Alexis Tereszcuk - CrimeOnline.com Investigative Reporter, Writer/Fact Checker at Lead Stories; Twitter: @swimmie2009  </li>
</ul>

Nancy Grace dives deep into the day’s most shocking crimes and asks the tough questions in her new daily podcast – Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and used her TV show to find missing people, fugitives on the run and unseen clues. Now, she will use the power of her huge social media following and the immediacy of the internet to deliver daily bombshells!

Theme Music: Audio Network

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Nancy Grace dives deep into the day’s most shocking crimes and asks the tough questions in her new daily podcast – Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and used her TV show to find missing people, fugitives on the run and unseen clues. Now, she will use the power of her huge social media following and the immediacy of the internet to deliver daily bombshells!

Theme Music: Audio Network

Gorgeous Aeris Hammock, 24, Disappears in Christmas Tour of Homes

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/aec10518-2c91-42be-a65a-af6a012b4ae0/transcript

6,000 LETTERS, THOUSANDS IN DONATIONS, BILLBOARDS RENTED, LUIGI MANGIONE FANS WONT STOP

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/bbbef3c1-f7f1-4cad-ac0b-b3d600f94ae7/transcript

Melissa Gilbert is standing resolutely by her husband, Timothy Busfield, as he confronts serious child sexual abuse allegations.
Tennessee man kills his mother, kills her cat, then pours himself a drink and settles in for some television time.  

Melissa Gilbert is standing resolutely by her husband, Timothy Busfield, as he confronts serious child sexual abuse allegations. Tennessee man kills his mother, kills her cat, then pours himself a drink and settles in for some television time. &nbsp;

Timothy Busfield Seeks Pre‑Trial Release, Submits Polygraph as Melissa Gilbert Appeals to Judge | Crime Alert 6AM 01.18.26

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/c8bfbb1c-956c-4d17-90b0-b3d600f0dc1f/transcript

Luigi Mangione's legal team created a website for the accused killer, they say “due to the extraordinary volume of inquiries and outpouring of support.

His attorneys say the website — luigimangioneinfo.com — was created to ”share case updates, “dispel information” and publish letters from Mangione while he’s incarcerated.

He writes “I am overwhelmed by — and grateful for — everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support.”  That support include thousands donations for his legal fees.

Luigi Mangione's defense team describes his "beautiful, promising life" as "derailed" by the murder charges against him.

This phrasing is not highlighted as a saying from Mangione's groupies, but as a phrase coming from Mangione's attorney as part of a legal motion filed to dismiss the federal case or get the death penalty tossed.

As part of an evidence suppression hearing in the upcoming trial of Luigi Mangione, prosecutors play a 911 call placed by the manager of a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

The McDonald's manager is not identified, and the hearing is the first time the 911 call is played in public.

The manager is apologetic as she tells the 911 operator she tried the non-emergency line first and continues taking orders as she tells the operator, "I have a customer here some other customers were suspicious of because he looks like the CEO shooter in New York.

"And they're just really upset and come to me, and I'm like, I can't approach him."

The 911 operator, Emily States, testifies and is heard asking for a description of the individual, with the manager replying,"The only thing you can see is the eyebrows."

Mangione's defense attorney, Marc Agnifilo, objects to the 911 call being played, but the judge says he is allowing the call for this hearing.

Mangione enters the courtroom in shackles, but the judge allows Mangione to sit unshackled and take notes at the defense table.

Long lines outside the courthouse filled with women and men supporters trying to enter the hearing, hoping to get a glimpse of the alleged CEO murderer.

Mangione's defense team is trying to prevent several key pieces of evidence from being allowed at trial, like the comment about the 3-D printed pistol.

Angifilo claims conversations with correction officers were illegally coerced and should not be allowed.

The defense claims Mangione is questioned for 20 minutes by Altoona Police Officer Joseph Detwiler without being read his Miranda rights.

Therefore, prosecutors should not be allowed to introduce any testimony about statements made by Mangione to police.

United States District Judge Margaret Garnett says she will rule on the defense’s request to drop death penalty charges and the exclusions at a later hearing.

If the murder charge remains, Garnett a trial could start in late December or early January 2027. If charges dropped, Mangione's trial might begin this October.

Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Mangione’s next hearing date for Jan. 30.

Luigi Mangione's legal team created a website for the accused killer, they say &ldquo;due to the extraordinary volume of inquiries and outpouring of support.
His attorneys say the website &mdash; luigimangioneinfo.com &mdash; was created to &rdquo;share case updates, &ldquo;dispel information&rdquo; and publish letters from Mangione while he&rsquo;s incarcerated.
He writes &ldquo;I am overwhelmed by &mdash; and grateful for &mdash; everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support.&rdquo;&nbsp; That support include thousands donations for his legal fees.
Luigi Mangione's defense team describes his "beautiful, promising life" as "derailed" by the murder charges against him.
This phrasing is not highlighted as a saying from Mangione's groupies, but as a phrase coming from Mangione's attorney as part of a legal motion filed to dismiss the federal case or get the death penalty tossed.
As part of an evidence suppression hearing in the upcoming trial of Luigi Mangione, prosecutors play a 911 call placed by the manager of a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
The McDonald's manager is not identified, and the hearing is the first time the 911 call is played in public.
The manager is apologetic as she tells the 911 operator she tried the non-emergency line first and continues taking orders as she tells the operator, "I have a customer here some other customers were suspicious of because he looks like the CEO shooter in New York.
"And they're just really upset and come to me, and I'm like, I can't approach him."
The 911 operator, Emily States, testifies and is heard asking for a description of the individual, with the manager replying,"The only thing you can see is the eyebrows."
Mangione's defense attorney, Marc Agnifilo, objects to the 911 call being played, but the judge says he is allowing the call for this hearing.
Mangione enters the courtroom in shackles, but the judge allows Mangione to sit unshackled and take notes at the defense table.
Long lines outside the courthouse filled with women and men supporters trying to enter the hearing, hoping to get a glimpse of the alleged CEO murderer.
Mangione's defense team is trying to prevent several key pieces of evidence from being allowed at trial, like the comment about the 3-D printed pistol.
Angifilo claims conversations with correction officers were illegally coerced and should not be allowed.
The defense claims Mangione is questioned for 20 minutes by Altoona Police Officer Joseph Detwiler without being read his Miranda rights.
Therefore, prosecutors should not be allowed to introduce any testimony about statements made by Mangione to police.
United States District Judge Margaret Garnett says she will rule on the defense&rsquo;s request to drop death penalty charges and the exclusions at a later hearing.
If the murder charge remains, Garnett a trial could start in late December or early January 2027. If charges dropped, Mangione's trial might begin this October.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Mangione&rsquo;s next hearing date for Jan. 30.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/2fc64c3e-d50d-452e-b678-b3d600f0b17d/transcript

Gorgeous Aeris Hammock, 24, Disappears in Christmas Tour of Homes

In 1 playlist(s)

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips