What was supposed to be a fun-filled weekend with his son, turned tragedic as a New York father is killed at his hotel. Paul Kutz, 53, died after a man opens fire in the hotel lobby.

Two men with reported gang ties have been arrested for the shooting, Roy Johnson Jr. and Devin Taylor. J

Johnson Jr. is believed to be the shooter. He’s now facing felony charges of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. 

Taylor has been charged with felony second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

News reports say the men were homeless and staying at the hotel, although it’s unclear how long they had been there.  

Joining Nancy Grace Today:
Peter Smith - Of Counsel, The Law Offices of Ken Belkin (New York City), Criminal Defense, Family Law, Civil Litigation, BelkinLaw.com
Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA), DrBethanyMarshall.com, New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire'
Wilbur Chapman - Former NYPD Deputy Commissioner
Dr. Jeffrey M. Jentzen Professor of Forensic Pathology and Director of Autopsy and Forensic Services at the University of Michigan Medical School, Former Medical Examiner in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin 
Joan Gralla - General Assignment Reporter, Newsday (New York City), Newsday.com, Twitter: @JoanGralla 

What was supposed to be a fun-filled weekend with his son, turned tragedic as a New York father is killed at his hotel. Paul Kutz, 53, died after a man opens fire in the hotel lobby.
Two men with reported gang ties have been arrested for the shooting, Roy Johnson Jr. and Devin Taylor. J
Johnson Jr. is believed to be the shooter. He’s now facing felony charges of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. 
Taylor has been charged with felony second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
News reports say the men were homeless and staying at the hotel, although it’s unclear how long they had been there.  
Joining Nancy Grace Today:
<ul>
<li>Peter Smith - Of Counsel, The Law Offices of Ken Belkin (New York City), Criminal Defense, Family Law, Civil Litigation, BelkinLaw.com</li>
<li>Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills, CA), DrBethanyMarshall.com, New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire'</li>
<li>Wilbur Chapman - Former NYPD Deputy Commissioner</li>
<li>Dr. Jeffrey M. Jentzen Professor of Forensic Pathology and Director of Autopsy and Forensic Services at the University of Michigan Medical School, Former Medical Examiner in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin </li>
<li>Joan Gralla - General Assignment Reporter, Newsday (New York City), Newsday.com, Twitter: @JoanGralla </li>
</ul>

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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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Loving Dad of 3 at Son's College Family Weekend, Shot Dead in Hotel Lobby

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Bryan Kohberger says he is innocent in the murders of four University of Idaho students, and wants to withdraw his guilty plea to go to trial.  Kohberger is serving four consecutive life sentences.  In a written statement,  Kohberger declared: “My actual innocence is my truth, and the plea, hinged on by false promises and blatant disinformation, MUST be withdrawn.”  He has filed a petition for post‑conviction relief  to have his guilty plea rescinded. 

 Kohberger claims that  he was coerced into pleading guilty, misled about the con  consequences of the plea, told false promises about life in prison and death row conditions, and  exculpatory evidence was withheld.  Despite his early agreement to forego appeals, under Idaho law Kohberger  can still seek post‑conviction relief if ineffective assistance of counsel or other constitutional violations can be proven.    

Joining Nancy Grace today: 

 
Kristi Goncalves  - Mother of victim Kaylee Goncalves 
Steve Goncalves  -  Father of victim Kaylee Goncalves,  New Foundation: "Murder Has a Name"  Website:  www.MurderHasAName.com
Neama Rahmani  - Former federal prosecutor turned trial attorney, President of West Coast Trial Lawyers, Author: “Harvard to Hashtag”, WestCoastTrialLawyers.com, INSTAGRAM: @Neamarahmani, TWITTER: @NeamaRahmani   
Dr. Bethany Marshall  -  Psychoanalyst,  Author: "Deal Breaker," featured on "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo,  Netflix and Hulu ,  Host  "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall," Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive
Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic
Nate Eaton -  News Director, East Idaho News, Emmy-nominated journalist.  Host of 'Courtroom Insider' on Youtube
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

 

Bryan Kohberger says he is innocent in the murders of four University of Idaho students, and wants to withdraw his guilty plea to go to trial.&nbsp; Kohberger is serving four consecutive life sentences.&nbsp; In a written statement,&nbsp; Kohberger declared: &ldquo;My actual innocence is my truth, and the plea, hinged on by false promises and blatant disinformation, MUST be withdrawn.&rdquo;&nbsp; He has filed a petition for post‑conviction relief&nbsp; to have his guilty plea rescinded.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Kohberger claims that&nbsp; he was coerced into pleading guilty, misled about the con&nbsp; consequences of the plea, told false promises about life in prison and death row conditions, and &nbsp;exculpatory evidence was withheld.&nbsp; Despite his early agreement to forego appeals, under Idaho law Kohberger&nbsp; can still seek post‑conviction relief if ineffective assistance of counsel or other constitutional violations can be proven.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Joining Nancy Grace today:&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Kristi Goncalves&nbsp; - Mother of victim Kaylee Goncalves&nbsp;</li>
<li>Steve&nbsp;Goncalves&nbsp; -&nbsp; Father of victim Kaylee Goncalves,&nbsp; New Foundation: "Murder Has a Name"&nbsp; Website: &nbsp;<a href="http://www.murderhasaname.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">www.MurderHasAName.com</a></li>
<li>Neama Rahmani&nbsp; - Former federal prosecutor turned trial attorney, President of West Coast Trial Lawyers, Author: &ldquo;Harvard to Hashtag&rdquo;, WestCoastTrialLawyers.com, INSTAGRAM: @Neamarahmani, TWITTER: @NeamaRahmani&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr. Bethany Marshall&nbsp; -&nbsp; Psychoanalyst,&nbsp; Author: "Deal Breaker," featured on "Paris in Love" on Peacock and "The Valley, Persian Style" on Bravo,&nbsp; Netflix and Hulu ,&nbsp; Host&nbsp; "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall," Website: drbethanymarshall.com, Instagram FB &amp; TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter:@DrBethanyLive</li>
<li>Joseph Scott Morgan&nbsp; - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic</li>
<li>Nate Eaton -&nbsp; News Director, <a href="https://www.eastidahonews.com/bios/nate-eaton/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-hveid="CAAICRAC" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: underline 1px rgb(21, 88, 214); border-bottom: 0px rgb(21, 88, 214);" data-linkindex="8">East Idaho News</a>, Emmy-nominated journalist.&nbsp; Host of 'Courtroom Insider' on Youtube</li>
<li>Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>
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BRYAN KOHBERGER "I'M INNOCENT" WANTS TO "TAKE BACK GUILTY PLEA"

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Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional, direct appeal to her missing mother's captor as Sherriff Chris Nanos also gives his first public statement in some time. In a new Instagram,  Savannah Guthrie urges the kidnappers to "make the right choice" and tell the family where to look for her.

She says her family is in agony. She also pointed out, "We will never stop looking for her." 

Just after Savannah's mention went live, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said he's "still positive" the  case will be resolved.  Investigators continue to dig through evidence. Nanos says,  "We have so much DNA to sort through."

 

Joining Nancy Grace today:
Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
Brian Fitzgibbons  - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security,  website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
Morgan Wright - Cybersecurity expert and Former Detective,  CEO and Founder - National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases (OpenUnsolved.org), Host - Crime: Reconstructed Substack and Podcast 
Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan," @JoScottForensic, 
Susan Hendricks  - Investigative Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi", IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks  
Dave Mack  -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

 

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional, direct appeal to her missing mother's captor as Sherriff Chris Nanos also gives his first public statement in some time. In a new Instagram,&nbsp; Savannah Guthrie urges the kidnappers to "make the right choice" and tell the family where to look for her.
She says her family is in agony. She also pointed out, "We will never stop looking for her."&nbsp;
Just after Savannah's mention went live, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said he's "still positive" the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/person/nancy-guthrie" data-omtr-intcmp="fnc_us_article_main-content_article-body_6_1"></a> case will be resolved.&nbsp; Investigators continue to dig through evidence. Nanos says,&nbsp; "We have so much DNA to sort through."
&nbsp;
Joining Nancy Grace today:
<ul>
<li>Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carynstark.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">www.carynstark.com</a>, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice</li>
<li>Brian Fitzgibbons&nbsp; - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security,&nbsp; website: <a href="http://www.uspasecurity.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="92edad51-b1a3-4187-a958-329c42abceed" data-linkindex="2">www.uspasecurity.com</a>, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security</li>
<li>Morgan Wright - Cybersecurity expert and Former Detective,&nbsp; CEO and Founder - National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases (OpenUnsolved.org), Host - Crime: Reconstructed Substack and Podcast&nbsp;</li>
<li>Joseph Scott Morgan&nbsp; - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan," @JoScottForensic,&nbsp;</li>
<li>Susan Hendricks&nbsp; - Investigative Journalist, Author: &ldquo;Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi", IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dave Mack&nbsp; -&nbsp; Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Nancy Guthrie Bombshell: New Video Reveals Family Knows Details Of Kidnapper’s Identity

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Savannah Guthrie makes emotional direct appeal to her missing mother's captor as federal and local investigators in Arizona analyze critical evidence. Seattle police now believe three gunman were involved in food festival shooting after locating deceased shooter. Petty neighborhood dispute turns fatal when an elderly man ambushes a mother and her teenage daughter outside their home. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

Savannah Guthrie makes emotional direct appeal to her missing mother's captor as federal and local investigators in Arizona analyze critical evidence. Seattle police now believe three gunman were involved in food festival shooting after locating deceased shooter. Petty neighborhood dispute turns fatal when an elderly man ambushes a mother and her teenage daughter outside their home. Sydney Silvagni reports.&nbsp;

Savannah Guthrie Makes Direct Plea to Missing Mother's Kidnapper | Crime Alert 07.29.26

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