Tyler Robinson faced a judge for the first time today as prosecutors levied a murder charge against him for shooting Charlie Kirk.

 Listen as Crime Stories' Dave Mack reads the charging documents.

Tyler Robinson faced a judge for the first time today as prosecutors levied a murder charge against him for shooting Charlie Kirk.
&nbsp;Listen as Crime Stories' Dave Mack reads the charging documents.

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!

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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!

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In this episode of Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns examines how forensic pathology, DNA evidence, and meticulous evidence preservation can revive years-long cold cases, specifically focusing on the 1990 Lover’s Lane murder and the 1993 Brown’s Chicken massacre. Dr. Crowns details the physiological realities of neck trauma and the four stages of hemorrhagic shock, and explains how tools like the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) allow investigators to match decades old DNA to identify potential suspects. The episode closes with Dr. Crowns sharing lessons learned from testifying in court and the importance of using precise language.



Highlights

(0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns

(0:15) The Lover’s Lane murders, cold case questions, and Dr. Crowns’ follow-up to a recent Crime Stories with Nancy Grace discussion

(1:15) Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson are reported missing before searchers discover their bodies in the woods

(2:15) What incised wounds reveal about sharp force trauma to the neck

(3:00) Why injuries to the carotid arteries and jugular veins can lead to hemorrhagic shock and rapid death

(9:00) What Henry and Atkinson likely endured before losing consciousness

(10:15) A 2026 tip, CODIS, and the DNA match that may move the Lover’s Lane case toward trial

(12:00) How DNA and trace evidence are collected during autopsy and preserved for future testing

(14:45) The Brown’s Chicken massacre and how discarded food evidence led to preserved DNA samples

(21:30) Breakthrough in the case and the identification of the suspects

(22:45) Why substitute medical examiners sometimes testify in older cases and the importance of using precise language in court

(29:30) Smith v. Arizona, the confrontation clause, and legal changes affecting substitute testimony

(31:15) Closing thoughts on how modern forensic science continues to solve cold cases



About the Host: 

Dr. Kendall Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally recognized forensic pathologist. He has led death investigations in Travis County, Fort Worth, Chicago, andKansas. Over his career, he has performed thousands of autopsies and testified in court hundreds of times as an expert witness. A frequent contributor to Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, Dr. Crowns brings sharp medical insight and dark humor to the often misunderstood realities of forensic pathology.



About the Show

Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners inside the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable world of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each episode delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom. Expect gallows humor, hard truths, and unforgettable investigations.



Connect and Learn More

Learn more about Dr. Kendall Crowns on Linkedin. Catch him regularly on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace and follow Mayhem in the Morgue where you get your podcasts.

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In this episode of&nbsp;Mayhem in the Morgue, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns examines&nbsp;how forensic pathology, DNA evidence, and meticulous evidence preservation can revive&nbsp;years-long cold cases, specifically focusing on the 1990 Lover&rsquo;s Lane murder and the 1993&nbsp;Brown&rsquo;s Chicken massacre. Dr. Crowns details the physiological realities of neck trauma and&nbsp;the four stages of hemorrhagic shock, and explains how tools like the Combined DNA Index&nbsp;System (CODIS) allow investigators to match decades old DNA to identify potential suspects.&nbsp;The episode closes with Dr. Crowns sharing lessons learned from testifying in court and the&nbsp;importance of using precise language. 
Highlights
(0:00) Welcome to Mayhem in the Morgue with Dr. Kendall Crowns
(0:15) The Lover&rsquo;s Lane murders, cold case questions, and Dr. Crowns&rsquo; follow-up to a&nbsp;recent Crime Stories with Nancy Grace discussion
(1:15) Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson are reported missing before searchers discover&nbsp;their bodies in the woods
(2:15) What incised wounds reveal about sharp force trauma to the neck
(3:00) Why injuries to the carotid arteries and jugular veins can lead to hemorrhagic&nbsp;shock and rapid death
(9:00) What Henry and Atkinson likely endured before losing consciousness
(10:15) A 2026 tip, CODIS, and the DNA match that may move the Lover&rsquo;s Lane case&nbsp;toward trial
(12:00) How DNA and trace evidence are collected during autopsy and preserved for&nbsp;future testing
(14:45) The Brown&rsquo;s Chicken massacre and how discarded food evidence led to&nbsp;preserved DNA samples
(21:30) Breakthrough in the case and the identification of the suspects
(22:45) Why substitute medical examiners sometimes testify in older cases and the&nbsp;importance of using precise language in court
(29:30) Smith v. Arizona, the confrontation clause, and legal changes affecting substitute&nbsp;testimony
(31:15) Closing thoughts on how modern forensic science continues to solve cold cases 
About the Host:&nbsp;
Dr. Kendall Crowns is the Chief Medical Examiner for Travis County, Texas, and a nationally recognized&nbsp;forensic pathologist. He has led death investigations in Travis County, Fort Worth, Chicago, andKansas. Over his career, he has performed thousands of autopsies and testified in court&nbsp;hundreds of times as an expert witness. A frequent contributor to Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, Dr. Crowns brings sharp medical insight and dark humor to the often misunderstood&nbsp;realities of forensic pathology. 
About the Show
Mayhem in the Morgue takes listeners inside the bloody, bizarre, and often unbelievable world&nbsp;of forensic pathology. Hosted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns, each episode&nbsp;delivers real-life cases from the morgue, the crime scene, and the courtroom. Expect gallows&nbsp;humor, hard truths, and unforgettable investigations. 
Connect and Learn More
Learn more about Dr. Kendall Crowns on Linkedin. Catch him regularly on Crime Stories with&nbsp;Nancy Grace and follow Mayhem in the Morgue where you get your podcasts.
If you liked this episode, don&rsquo;t keep it to yourself; follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review.

Mayhem in the Morgue:  Cold Cases, Lover’s Lane Murder, and the Brown’s Chicken Massacre

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

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KOURI RICHINS' CHILDREN ADDRESS MOM | Crime Alert Recap Saturday 05.16.26

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Shots ran out as Charlie Kirk sat on stage at a Utah Valley University event. The conservative activist reportedly hit near his neck and killed. According to reports, the shot was fired from the roof of a campus building about 200 yards away.  Social Video posts show Kirk in a familiar pose,  speaking into a handheld microphone, sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogans “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong.”  The single shot booms and  Kirk  reaches up with his right hand. Blood gush from underneath. 

Now the accused shooter, Tyler Robinson’s defense team has called for the entire Utah County prosecutor’s office to be recused. The defense’s claims a potential conflict of interest as a lead prosecutor’s child was at the event where Kirk was assassinated. That, according to the defense, tainted the office’s decisions. A judge has ruled the teen's attendance “did not materially influence” prosecutors’ actions.       

Joining Nancy Grace today:
Franz Borghardt - Criminal Defense Attorney, Founder of Borghardt Law Firm, Former Prosecutor, and Adjust Professor at Louisiana State University Teaching Criminal Litigation; Instagram and Facebook: BorghardtLawFirm
Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker: When to work on a relationship and when to walk away,” and featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive
Koa Lorimor - Former Army Sniper
Chris McDonough - Director at the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective (worked over 300 homicides in 25-year career), Trained the First Native American Homicide Task Force; Host of YouTube Channel, "The Interview Room" 
Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" X @JoScottForensic
Victoria Churchill - U.S. Political Reporter for DailyMail.com; Instagram & Facebook: VictoriaSnitsarChurchill,
Dan Murphy  - Former NYPD Detective-Sergeant,  Co-Host of "Gold Shields" Podcast, Author: “Workplace Safety: Establishing an Effective Violence Prevention Program"
Sydney Sumner - 'Crime Stories'  Investigative Reporter
Dave Mack -'Crime Stories'  Investigative Reporter

Shots ran out as Charlie Kirk sat on stage at a Utah Valley University event. The conservative activist reportedly hit near his neck and killed. According to reports, the shot was fired from the roof of a campus building about 200 yards away.&nbsp; Social Video posts show Kirk in a familiar pose,&nbsp; speaking into a handheld microphone, sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogans &ldquo;The American Comeback&rdquo; and &ldquo;Prove Me Wrong.&rdquo;&nbsp; The single shot booms and&nbsp; Kirk&nbsp; reaches up with his right hand. Blood gush from underneath.&nbsp;
Now the accused shooter, Tyler Robinson&rsquo;s defense team has called for the entire Utah County prosecutor&rsquo;s office to be recused. The defense&rsquo;s claims a potential conflict of interest as a lead prosecutor&rsquo;s child was at the event where Kirk was assassinated. That, according to the defense, tainted the office&rsquo;s decisions. A judge has ruled the teen's attendance &ldquo;did not materially influence&rdquo; prosecutors&rsquo; actions.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Joining Nancy Grace today:
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.borghardtlawfirm.com,">Franz Borghardt</a> - Criminal Defense Attorney, Founder of Borghardt Law Firm, Former Prosecutor, and Adjust Professor at Louisiana State University Teaching Criminal Litigation;&nbsp;Instagram and Facebook: BorghardtLawFirm</li>
<li><a href="http://www.drbethanymarshall.com">Dr. Bethany Marshall</a> - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker: When to work on a relationship and when to walk away,&rdquo; and featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram &amp; TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive</li>
<li>Koa Lorimor - Former Army Sniper</li>
<li><a href="http://www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough">Chris McDonough</a> - Director at the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective (worked over 300 homicides in 25-year career), Trained the First Native American Homicide Task Force; Host of YouTube Channel, "The Interview Room"&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/body-bags-with-joseph-scott-morgan/id1587763116">Joseph Scott Morgan</a> - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" X @JoScottForensic</li>
<li>Victoria Churchill - U.S. Political Reporter for DailyMail.com; Instagram &amp; Facebook: VictoriaSnitsarChurchill,</li>
<li>Dan Murphy&nbsp; - Former NYPD Detective-Sergeant,&nbsp; Co-Host of "Gold Shields" Podcast, Author: &ldquo;Workplace Safety: Establishing an Effective Violence Prevention Program"</li>
<li>Sydney Sumner - 'Crime Stories'  Investigative Reporter</li>
<li>Dave Mack -'Crime Stories'  Investigative Reporter</li>
</ul>

Charlie Kirk Accused Assassin Calls for Entire Prosecutor's Office Recusal

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