A Georgia mom goes missing after sending a bizarre text to her daughter.

Debbie Collier sends her daughter, Amanda Bearden, $2,385 using Venmo and included a message that read, “They are not going to let me go love you there is a key to the house in the blue flower pot by the door.” 

After receiving the message, Collier’s daughter tried to call her mom but could not get through. Collier was found the next day in a ravine, naked, her body burned.  Police tracked a rental vehicle Collier was using to a wooded area 60 miles away from the family’s Athens home. 

Collier's husband told police that he last saw his wife at about 9 p.m. on Friday, September 9, as he was going to bed. The husband went to work on Saturday morning and told investigators that his wife’s vehicle was still in the driveway at that time. 

The New York Post reports that the couple’s neighbor said they heard some sort of commotion going on at Collier’s home the night before she vanished.

Anyone with information on the case should contact Habersham Sheriff’s Investigators Cale Garrison at 706-839-0559 or George Cason at 706-839-0560.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:
Renee Rockwell - Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: "Renee.Rockwell"
Caryn Stark - NYC Psychologist, CarynStark.com, Twitter: @carynpsych, Facebook: "Caryn Stark"
Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"
Cody Alcorn - Reporter, 11Alive WXIA (Atlanta, GA), Facebook.com/CodyAlcornNews 

A Georgia mom goes missing after sending a bizarre text to her daughter.
Debbie Collier sends her daughter, Amanda Bearden, $2,385 using Venmo and included a message that read, “They are not going to let me go love you there is a key to the house in the blue flower pot by the door.” 
After receiving the message, Collier’s daughter tried to call her mom but could not get through. Collier was found the next day in a ravine, naked, her body burned.  Police tracked a rental vehicle Collier was using to a wooded area 60 miles away from the family’s Athens home. 
Collier's husband told police that he last saw his wife at about 9 p.m. on Friday, September 9, as he was going to bed. The husband went to work on Saturday morning and told investigators that his wife’s vehicle was still in the driveway at that time. 
The New York Post reports that the couple’s neighbor said they heard some sort of commotion going on at Collier’s home the night before she vanished.
Anyone with information on the case should contact Habersham Sheriff’s Investigators Cale Garrison at 706-839-0559 or George Cason at 706-839-0560.
Joining Nancy Grace Today:
<ul>
<li>Renee Rockwell - Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: "Renee.Rockwell"</li>
<li>Caryn Stark - NYC Psychologist, CarynStark.com, Twitter: @carynpsych, Facebook: "Caryn Stark"</li>
<li>Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"</li>
<li>Cody Alcorn - Reporter, 11Alive WXIA (Atlanta, GA), Facebook.com/CodyAlcornNews </li>
</ul>

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A Florida jury has convicted Mario Fernandez Saldana of first-degree murder and solicitation in the 2022 ambush slaying of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan. In Texas, former high school teacher Holly Adams was arrested following a year-long investigation into allegations of inappropriate relationships with students. Meanwhile, a reckless Florida driver fleeing a traffic stop slammed head-on into a school bus carrying 19 children before deputies apprehended him on foot. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

A Florida jury has convicted Mario Fernandez Saldana of first-degree murder and solicitation in the 2022 ambush slaying of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan. In Texas, former high school teacher Holly Adams was arrested following a year-long investigation into allegations of inappropriate relationships with students. Meanwhile, a reckless Florida driver fleeing a traffic stop slammed head-on into a school bus carrying 19 children before deputies apprehended him on foot. Sydney Silvagni reports.&nbsp;

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The United Cajun Navy has been instrumental in the investigation into 18‑year‑old Nolan Wells' death.  Nolan went missing July 4, after a boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. He was found  dead two days later. Nancy speaks with Josh Gill,  United Cajun Navy Incident Commander. He was involved in the search for Nolan from the very beginning, and had early contact with Nolan's mom. He details that contact for Nancy, including accompanying her for a meeting with the coroner.  

The&nbsp;United Cajun Navy has been instrumental in the investigation into 18‑year‑old Nolan Wells' death.&nbsp; Nolan went missing July 4, after a boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. He was found&nbsp; dead two days later. Nancy speaks with Josh Gill,&nbsp;&nbsp;United Cajun Navy Incident Commander. He was involved in the search for Nolan from the very beginning, and had early contact with Nolan's mom. He details that contact for Nancy, including accompanying her for a meeting with the coroner.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial in the stabbing death of  Austin Metcalf,17,  has been denied.   Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison after a jury rejected his self-defense claim.  

In the motion for a new trial, Anthony's defense team claimed  the trial was unfair due to:

Restrictions on public access to proceedings, citing security concerns, a  “gentleman’s agreement” between prosecutors and defense to suppress potentially damaging character evidence about both Anthony and Metcalf, claims Anthony was coerced into waiving his right to testify because of the agreement, alleged jury instructions that self-defense did not apply if Anthony provoked the altercation.  

New allegations and evidence put before the court as prosecutors revealed that Anthony’s ex-girlfriend reported him to school for stalking and sent texts saying he was “lowkey on the verge” and wanted to “stab someone” and “lick the blood off the blade.”   Defense attorneys presented school and phone records showing Metcalf spray-painted racial slurs and phrases like “KKK” and “Heil Hitler.”  

 The Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas will review the denial.  Anthony’s attorneys,  say they will continue the appeal and pursue all legal remedies.

Joining Nancy Grace today:
Jeff Metcalf (TX) - Austin Metcalf's Father and founder of 'Austin Metcalf Foundation' - Non-profit will focus on emotional regulation and conflict resolution.  Website: https://austinmetcalffoundation.org 
Dr. Bruce C. Carter - Director, Austin Metcalf Foundation 
Renee Rockwell - Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Renee.Rockwell
Philip Dubé - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy
Dave Mack - Crime Online investigative reporter

Karmelo Anthony&rsquo;s motion for a new trial in the stabbing death of&nbsp; Austin Metcalf,17,&nbsp; has been denied.&nbsp; &nbsp;Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison after a jury rejected his self-defense claim. &nbsp;
In the motion for a new trial, Anthony's defense team claimed&nbsp; the trial was unfair due to:
Restrictions on public access to proceedings, citing security concerns, a &nbsp;&ldquo;gentleman&rsquo;s agreement&rdquo; between prosecutors and defense to suppress potentially damaging character evidence about both Anthony and Metcalf, claims Anthony was&nbsp;coerced into waiving his right to testify because of the agreement, alleged jury instructions that self-defense did not apply if Anthony provoked the altercation.&nbsp;&nbsp;
New allegations and evidence put before the court as prosecutors revealed that Anthony&rsquo;s ex-girlfriend reported him to school for&nbsp;stalking and sent texts saying he was &ldquo;lowkey on the verge&rdquo; and wanted to &ldquo;stab someone&rdquo; and &ldquo;lick the blood off the blade.&rdquo;&nbsp; &nbsp;Defense attorneys presented&nbsp;school and phone records showing Metcalf spray-painted racial slurs and phrases like &ldquo;KKK&rdquo; and &ldquo;Heil Hitler.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;The&nbsp;Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas will review the denial.&nbsp; Anthony&rsquo;s attorneys,&nbsp; say they will continue the appeal and pursue all legal remedies.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
<ul>
<li data-bm="91">Jeff Metcalf (TX) - Austin Metcalf's Father and founder of 'Austin Metcalf Foundation' - Non-profit will focus on emotional regulation and conflict resolution.&nbsp; Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://austinmetcalffoundation.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://austinmetcalffoundation.org&nbsp;</a></li>
<li data-bm="91">Dr. Bruce C. Carter - Director, Austin Metcalf Foundation&nbsp;</li>
<li data-bm="91">Renee Rockwell - Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Renee.Rockwell</li>
<li data-bm="91">Philip Dub&eacute; - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal &amp; Constitutional Law, Forensics &amp; Mental Health Advocacy</li>
<li data-bm="91">Dave Mack - Crime Online investigative reporter</li>
</ul>

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Missing Mom Debbie Collier Found Stripped, Dead & Charred After Bizarre Text

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