Texas mom Heidi Broussard and her newborn baby vanish without a trace after she drops her oldest child at a book fair. Her fiancé says all her belongings, aside from her cellphone, were left behind in their Austin apartment.  

Magen Fieramusca, 37,  Broussard's lifelong friend was arrested when Broussard’s body was discovered in a vehicle at Fieramusca’s residence. The baby was found, unharmed, inside.  Frieramusca now sentenced to 55 years in prison after pleading guilty.  

Joining Nancy Grace to discuss the case:
Bruce Johnson: Owner of ISP Investigations, Retired Master Sgt Region One Crime Scene Commander, Chicago Metro Area
Dr. Debbie Joffe-Ellis: Psychologist, Adjunct Professor at Columbia University
Karen Smith: Forensics Expert, Bare Bones Consulting 
Melanie Barden: KEYE CBS Austin Reporter

Texas mom Heidi Broussard and her newborn baby vanish without a trace after she drops her oldest child at a book fair. Her fiancé says all her belongings, aside from her cellphone, were left behind in their Austin apartment.  
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Joining Nancy Grace to discuss the case:
<ul>
<li>Bruce Johnson: Owner of ISP Investigations, Retired Master Sgt Region One Crime Scene Commander, Chicago Metro Area</li>
<li>Dr. Debbie Joffe-Ellis: Psychologist, Adjunct Professor at Columbia University</li>
<li>Karen Smith: Forensics Expert, Bare Bones Consulting </li>
<li>Melanie Barden: KEYE CBS Austin Reporter</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!

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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!

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JUSTICE: Beautiful mom Heidi Broussard and 3-week-old baby vanish, CHILDHOOD FRIEND charged

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Two teenagers killed, 10 more injured when group turned away from party opens fire in an Amarillo apartment complex. Grandmother on trial after four-year-old dies of alcohol poisoning with .68 BAC. New York man break's into ex's home to kill her son. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

Two teenagers killed, 10 more injured when group turned away from party opens fire in an Amarillo apartment complex. Grandmother on trial after four-year-old dies of alcohol poisoning with .68 BAC. New York man break's into ex's home to kill her son. Sydney Silvagni reports.&nbsp;

Two Dead, 10 Injured When Texas Party Rejects Open Fire | Crime Alert 05.04.26

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Residents of a small rural Idaho town of turn out in force to join authorities searching for a 5-year-old boy reported missing. He was last seen in a field near his family home. Ultimately, tips lead police to the home of a neighbor, Sarah Wondra.  Police spent more than a week excavating the home's backyard. FPD Chief JD Huff says police believe Vaughan's body was buried in Wondra's backyard and then moved to another location.  All the cadaver dogs used in the search "alerted" in the yard. Ground penetrating radar also detected "anomalies." Additional evidence was found in the home.

Now Sarah Wondra's husband, Stacey, is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, destruction of evidence and more.   He pleaded not guilty to all counts.   

In the last days,  the judge overseeing Wondra's preliminary hearing  found probable cause that he kidnapped and killed Michael Vaughan, then destroyed evidence.  During closing arguments the prosecution alleged Michael died by suffocation.  

Residents of a small rural Idaho town of turn out in force to join authorities searching for a 5-year-old boy reported missing. He was last seen in a field near his family home. Ultimately, tips lead police to the home of a neighbor, Sarah Wondra.&nbsp; Police spent more than a week excavating the home's backyard. FPD Chief JD Huff says police believe Vaughan's body was buried in Wondra's backyard and then moved to another location.&nbsp; All the cadaver dogs used in the search "alerted" in the yard. Ground penetrating radar also detected "anomalies." Additional evidence was found in the home.
Now Sarah Wondra's husband, Stacey, is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, destruction of evidence and more.&nbsp; &nbsp;He pleaded not guilty to all counts.&nbsp; &nbsp;
In the last days,&nbsp; the judge overseeing Wondra's preliminary hearing&nbsp; found probable cause that he kidnapped and killed Michael Vaughan, then destroyed evidence.&nbsp; During closing arguments the prosecution alleged Michael died by suffocation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Neighbor Arrested in Brutal Kidnap and Murder of Michael Vaughn

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Sandra Birchmore, a 23-year-old teacher's aide and instructional assistant,  was found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts, home in February 2021. Sandra was known to many officers of the Stoughton Police department due to her involvement with an Explorer program as a teen. Her death, initially ruled a suicide, became the focus of a federal homicide investigation, leading to the 2024 arrest of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell, who was charged with her murder. Turns out Sandra had been groomed since age 10. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack update the case with additional forensic evidence that is just now coming to light. 

Transcribe Highlights

00:06.64 Introduction - Basic Training

02:29.94 Murder of Sandra Birchmore

05:05.01 Explorer Post is extension of scouting

10:08.64 Sandra was a Teachers-Aide

15:09.02 Suicide investigations

20:16.88 Discovery of body

25:24.73 Sandra excited - 10 weeks pregnant

30:02.03 Death ruling changed after 3 plus years

35:25.69 Investigation revealed others involved 

40:05.90 FBI investigation

41:53.69 Conclusion

Sandra Birchmore, a 23-year-old teacher's aide and instructional assistant,&nbsp; was found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts, home in February 2021. Sandra was known to many officers of the Stoughton Police department due to her involvement with an Explorer program as a teen. Her death, initially ruled a suicide, became the focus of a federal homicide investigation, leading to the 2024 arrest of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell, who was charged with her murder. Turns out Sandra had been groomed since age 10. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack update the case with additional forensic evidence that is just now coming to light.&nbsp;
Transcribe Highlights
00:06.64 Introduction - Basic Training
02:29.94 Murder of Sandra Birchmore
05:05.01 Explorer Post is extension of scouting
10:08.64 Sandra was a Teachers-Aide
15:09.02 Suicide investigations
20:16.88 Discovery of body
25:24.73 Sandra excited - 10 weeks pregnant
30:02.03 Death ruling changed after 3 plus years
35:25.69 Investigation revealed others involved&nbsp;
40:05.90 FBI investigation
41:53.69 Conclusion

Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan: Groomed to Death,  The Staged Suicide Murder of Sandra Birchmore

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JUSTICE: Beautiful mom Heidi Broussard and 3-week-old baby vanish, CHILDHOOD FRIEND charged

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