Saturday night: Amber Spradlin finishes her shift at the Brickhouse Restaurant in Prestonsburg.

She leaves the restaurant with friends, Roy Kidd, and Dr. Mike McKinney. Dr. McKinney is a well-known dentist and also happens to be the owner of the Brickhouse Restaurant.  They first head over to the Seasons Inn. A little while later,  the trio decides to leave the inn.  In the early morning hours of Sunday, they end up at the home of Dr. McKinney. 

Just a few hours later, 911 is called, twice. Amber Spradlin has been stabbed eleven times in the head, neck and throat.  Now almost a month later, no arrests have been made. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:
Dr. Debbie Hall- Cousin of the Victim; Facebook: Justice for Amber 
Mark Wohlander - The Family’s Attorney, Former Kentucky Prosecutor & Former FBI special agent; Volunteer at the David School
Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst; Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  
Robin Dreeke - Behavior Expert & Former FBI Special Agent / Chief of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program; Author: "Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agents Manual for Behavior Prediction;" Twitter: @rdreeke 
Dr. Michelle DuPre - Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department: Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant 
Jeff Vanderbeck - V.P. and Publisher Appalachian Newspapers Inc (which includes the Floyd County Chronicle and Times, The News Express, mango Messenger, The Paintsville Herald and the Mongo Messenger in WV); Twitter: @floydchronicle 

Saturday night: Amber Spradlin finishes her shift at the Brickhouse Restaurant in Prestonsburg.
She leaves the restaurant with friends, Roy Kidd, and Dr. Mike McKinney. Dr. McKinney is a well-known dentist and also happens to be the owner of the Brickhouse Restaurant.  They first head over to the Seasons Inn. A little while later,  the trio decides to leave the inn.  In the early morning hours of Sunday, they end up at the home of Dr. McKinney. 
Just a few hours later, 911 is called, twice. Amber Spradlin has been stabbed eleven times in the head, neck and throat.  Now almost a month later, no arrests have been made. 
Joining Nancy Grace Today:
<ul>
<li>Dr. Debbie Hall- Cousin of the Victim; Facebook: Justice for Amber </li>
<li><a href="http://www.fivesmoothstonesky.com">Mark Wohlander</a> - The Family’s Attorney, Former Kentucky Prosecutor &amp; Former FBI special agent; Volunteer at the David School</li>
<li><a href="DrBethanyMarshall.com">Dr. Bethany Marshall </a>- Psychoanalyst; Twitter: @DrBethanyLive  </li>
<li><a href="peopleformula.com">Robin Dreeke</a> - Behavior Expert &amp; Former FBI Special Agent / Chief of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program; Author: "Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agents Manual for Behavior Prediction;" Twitter: @rdreeke </li>
<li><a href="DMichelleDupreMD.com">Dr. Michelle DuPre</a> - Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department: Author: "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" &amp; "Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;" Forensic Consultant </li>
<li><a href="http://www.floydcountychronicle.com ">Jeff Vanderbeck</a> - V.P. and Publisher Appalachian Newspapers Inc (which includes the Floyd County Chronicle and Times, The News Express, mango Messenger, The Paintsville Herald and the Mongo Messenger in WV); Twitter: @floydchronicle </li>
</ul>

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Popular Restaurant Hostess Stabbed Dead at Prominent  Dentist Home. Still No Arrest

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The Utah parents of an 18-month-old found dead in March have now been arrested in connection with the death of their daughter, Ruby. In the crib where Ruby is found dead, investigators find several sippy cups and waffles. The infant’s mother, Carrie, makes a chilling comment to authorities.

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A mother & stepfather are accused of stabbing their pregnant daughter to death & then ripping the unborn baby from her womb. The DA called the chilling, premeditated act "Evil personified." 

A woman is pulled from a burning row house in Massachusetts by a good Samaritan utility worker with a bucket truck moments before flames would overtake the very spot she evacuated.

When Sheriff Stines allegedly shoots and kills Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers, the event is recorded and caught on video, which is presented during Stines’ preliminary hearing and shown to the grand jury.

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The Utah parents of an 18-month-old found dead in March have now been arrested in connection with the death of their daughter, Ruby. In the crib where Ruby is found dead, investigators find several sippy cups and waffles. The infant&rsquo;s mother, Carrie, makes a chilling comment to authorities.
Here's some of our top stories this week:
A mother &amp; stepfather are accused of stabbing their pregnant daughter to death &amp; then ripping the unborn baby from her womb. The DA called the chilling, premeditated act "Evil personified."&nbsp;
A woman is pulled from a burning row house in Massachusetts by a good Samaritan utility worker with a bucket truck moments before flames would overtake the very spot she evacuated.
When Sheriff Stines allegedly shoots and kills Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers, the event is recorded and caught on video, which is presented during Stines&rsquo; preliminary hearing and shown to the grand jury.
Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.&rdquo;
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POLICE: MOM'S CHILLING COMMENT AFTER BABY DIES FROM MALNUTRITION, DEHYDRATION | CRIME ALERT RECAP SATURDAY 12.06.25

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6-year-old Darius MacDougal is on a family camping trip with his dad, grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, as well as his dad's girlfriend, Buffy, and her daughter, Kya. The family gathers to celebrate multiple family birthdays at the same time while camping in the Crowsnest Pass, an area of great natural beauty with rivers, creeks, hiking areas, and small islands close to shore where the children love to play. 

As the family's are packing up the camping gear to head home, Darius, Kya, and a cousin are on a small island directly across from the camping area, in clear view of all the adults. In the blink of an eye, Darius is gone. The children tell the adults they were all together, turned their back for a second and Darius is gone. Darius' father and grandfather immediately begin searching, each going different directions on the small island to cover the entire area, planning to find Darius before they meet in the middle. 

Searching the island and screaming his name, Darius seems to have vanished into thin air. 911 is called and within 20 minutes a command post is set-up and organized searches by the RCMP Search and Rescue begins.

Joining Nancy Grace today:
Anne Bremner - Trial lawyer, Legal Analyst, and Author: “Justice in the Age of Judgment;" X: @annembremner, Instagram: @Anne_Bremner
Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
Dr. Trace Sargent - Search, Rescue & Recovery Expert, PhD in Psychology (with a focus on victimology - criminal profiling - predator behaviors - crime scene analysis); Director of Forensic Investigations and Analysis
Brian Fitzgibbons - Former Marine and Iraq War Veteran, Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons); Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
Stephen Tipper - Southern Alberta Reporter for Postmedia
Dave Mack - Crime Stories Investigative Reporter

6-year-old Darius MacDougal is on a family camping trip with his dad, grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, as well as his dad's girlfriend, Buffy, and her daughter, Kya. The family gathers to celebrate multiple family birthdays at the same time while camping in the Crowsnest Pass, an area of great natural beauty with rivers, creeks, hiking areas, and small islands close to shore where the children love to play.&nbsp;
As the family's are packing up the camping gear to head home, Darius, Kya, and a cousin are on a small island directly across from the camping area, in clear view of all the adults. In the blink of an eye, Darius is gone. The children tell the adults they were all together, turned their back for a second and Darius is gone. Darius' father and grandfather immediately begin searching, each going different directions on the small island to cover the entire area, planning to find Darius before they meet in the middle.&nbsp;
Searching the island and screaming his name, Darius seems to have vanished into thin air. 911 is called and within 20 minutes a command post is set-up and organized searches by the RCMP Search and Rescue begins.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.annebremner.com">Anne Bremner</a> - Trial lawyer, Legal Analyst, and Author: &ldquo;Justice in the Age of Judgment;" X: @annembremner, Instagram: @Anne_Bremner</li>
<li><a href="http://www.carynstark.com">Caryn Stark</a> - Forensic Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma expert and Consultant;&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice</li>
<li><a href="http://www.forensicinvestigations.org">Dr. Trace Sargent</a> - Search, Rescue &amp; Recovery Expert, PhD in Psychology (with a focus on victimology - criminal profiling - predator behaviors - crime scene analysis); Director of Forensic Investigations and Analysis</li>
<li><a href="http://www.uspasecurity.com">Brian Fitzgibbons</a> - Former Marine and Iraq War Veteran, Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons); Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security</li>
<li><a href="http://www.calgaryherald.com">Stephen Tipper</a> - Southern Alberta Reporter for Postmedia</li>
<li>Dave Mack - Crime Stories Investigative Reporter</li>
</ul>

FAMILY SEARCHES INTO THE NIGHT: DARIUS, 6, STILL MISSING AFTER FAMILY CAMPING TRIP

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Rex Heuermann has been cleared in the strangulation death of Colleen McNamee. The 20 year old was beaten strangled and dumped near the William Floyd Parkway in 1994. DNA testing confirmed Heuermann was not connected with the murder.    

The DNA test was conducted following a request by convicted killer John Bittrolff. He was convicted in 2017 of killing McNamee and Rita Tangredi. Her battered body was found in  in 1993. Bittrolff tried to pin McNamee’s murder on Heuermann. DNA proved the claim incorrect.

Police arrest prominent New York architect Rex Heuerman in connection with the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Rex Heuerman,59, is charged in multiple deaths of women whose bodies were found buried. These include Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello.   

The women's remains were found along Gilgo Beach in Long Island within 500 feet of each other. However, investigators have found a total of  eleven bodies but Heuerman is not charged in all. Seven so far.    Heuermann claims he is innocent. 

Now a judge rules that evidence collected through cutting-edge DNA technology will be admissible at his trial. Prosecutors say the DNA points directly at Rex Heuermann. The technology specializes in extracting nuclear DNA from damaged or hard-to-get samples, such as rootless hair, like those found on six of the victims. 

  

Joining Nancy Grace Today:
John Ray - Attorney for family of Shannan Gilbert
Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills): Twitter: @DrBethanyLive   
Deputy Police Commissioner Anthony M. Carter - Suffolk County Police Department
Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University; Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet" and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" Twitter: @JoScottForensic
Todd G. Shipley, CFE, CFCE - Cyber crime expert, Author: “Investigating Internet Crimes: An Introduction to Solving Crimes in Cyberspace;" Twitter: @webcase
Toby Wolson - Forensic Consultant Specializing in DNA, Serology and Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Kristin Thorne- Investigative Reporter for WABC Channel 7 Eyewitness News in New York, and Host of Hulu’s true-crime show, “Missing;" @KristinThorne on Facebook, Twitter, Insta, Threads, & LinkedIn 

Rex Heuermann has been cleared in the strangulation death of Colleen McNamee. The 20 year old was beaten strangled and dumped near the William Floyd Parkway in 1994. DNA testing confirmed Heuermann was not connected with the murder.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
The DNA test was conducted following a request by convicted killer John Bittrolff. He was convicted in 2017 of killing McNamee and Rita Tangredi. Her battered body was found in&nbsp; in 1993.&nbsp;Bittrolff tried to pin McNamee&rsquo;s murder on Heuermann. DNA proved the claim incorrect.
Police arrest prominent New York architect Rex Heuerman in connection with the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Rex Heuerman,59, is charged in multiple deaths of women whose bodies were found buried. These include Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello.&nbsp; &nbsp;
The women's remains were found along Gilgo Beach in Long Island within 500 feet of each other. However, investigators have found a total of&nbsp; eleven bodies but Heuerman is not charged in all. Seven so far.&nbsp; &nbsp; Heuermann claims he is innocent.&nbsp;
Now a judge rules that evidence collected through cutting-edge DNA technology will be admissible at his trial. Prosecutors say the DNA points directly at Rex Heuermann. The technology specializes in extracting nuclear DNA from damaged or hard-to-get samples, such as rootless hair, like those found on six of the victims.&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Joining Nancy Grace Today:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.johnraylaw.net">John Ray</a> - Attorney for family of Shannan Gilbert</li>
<li><a href="DrBethanyMarshall.com">Dr. Bethany Marshall</a> - Psychoanalyst (Beverly Hills): Twitter: @DrBethanyLive&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Deputy Police Commissioner Anthony M. Carter - Suffolk County Police Department</li>
<li>Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University; Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet" and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" Twitter: @JoScottForensic</li>
<li><a href="http://www.darkintel.info">Todd G. Shipley, CFE, CFCE</a> - Cyber crime expert, Author: &ldquo;Investigating Internet Crimes: An Introduction to Solving Crimes in Cyberspace;"&nbsp;Twitter: @webcase</li>
<li><a href="NoslowForensic.com">Toby Wolson</a> - Forensic Consultant Specializing in DNA, Serology and Bloodstain Pattern Analysis</li>
<li>Kristin Thorne- Investigative Reporter for WABC Channel 7 Eyewitness News in New York, and Host of Hulu&rsquo;s true-crime show, &ldquo;Missing;" @KristinThorne on Facebook, Twitter, Insta, Threads, &amp; LinkedIn&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL :  Rex Heuermann Cleared in Murder of "Peaches" and 2-Year-Old

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Popular Restaurant Hostess Stabbed Dead at Prominent Dentist Home. Still No Arrest

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