From Jack the Ripper to Ted Bundy, serial killers strike fear in the hearts of almost everyone; and not just fear, but fascination.

What motivates someone to become a serial killer?  Is it rage or hate?  Today, Nancy Grace and her panel look at three well-known cases including BTK Bind, Torture, Kill - Dennis Rader.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:
Dale Carson – High-profile Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent & Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County); Author: “Arrest-Proof Yourself”
Dr. Joni Johnston – Forensic Psychologist and Private Investigator (performs risk and threat assessments on violent offenders); Author: “Serial Killers: 101 Questions True Crime Fans Ask”
Frank Falzon - Former San Francisco Homicide Inspector and Author: “San Francisco Homicide Inspector 5-Henry-7: My Inside Story of the Night Stalker, City Hall Murders, Zebra Killings, Chinatown Gang Wars and a City Under Siege”
Douglas MacGregor – Geographic Profiler (specializes in serial and violent crime, missing persons, and locating clandestine burial sites); Twitter: @TheGeoProfilerer
Dr. Kendall Crowns – Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth) and Lecturer: University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School
Dr. Peter Vronsky - Forensic Historian and Author of Several Best-selling Books on the History of Serial Homicide, including: “American Serial Killers: The Epidemic Years, 1960-1960” and ‘Sons of Cain: A History of Serial Killers from the Stone Age to the Present;" IG:  @dr.petervronsky  Facebook: Peter Vronsky  

From Jack the Ripper to Ted Bundy, serial killers strike fear in the hearts of almost everyone; and not just fear, but fascination.
What motivates someone to become a serial killer?  Is it rage or hate?  Today, Nancy Grace and her panel look at three well-known cases including BTK Bind, Torture, Kill - Dennis Rader.
Joining Nancy Grace Today:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://dalecarsonlaw.com/">Dale Carson </a>– High-profile Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent &amp; Former Police Officer (Miami-Dade County); Author: “Arrest-Proof Yourself”</li>
<li><a href="http://drjonijohnston.com/">Dr. Joni Johnston</a> – Forensic Psychologist and Private Investigator (performs risk and threat assessments on violent offenders); Author: “Serial Killers: 101 Questions True Crime Fans Ask”</li>
<li><a href="https://frankfalzon.com/">Frank Falzon</a> - Former San Francisco Homicide Inspector and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/San-Francisco-Homicide-Inspector-5-Henry-7/dp/B0B72LZYKF">Author</a>: “San Francisco Homicide Inspector 5-Henry-7: My Inside Story of the Night Stalker, City Hall Murders, Zebra Killings, Chinatown Gang Wars and a City Under Siege”</li>
<li>Douglas MacGregor – Geographic Profiler (specializes in serial and violent crime, missing persons, and locating clandestine burial sites); Twitter: @TheGeoProfilerer</li>
<li>Dr. Kendall Crowns – Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth) and Lecturer: University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School</li>
<li><a href="petervronsky.com">Dr. Peter Vronsky</a> - Forensic Historian and Author of Several Best-selling Books on the History of Serial Homicide, including: “American Serial Killers: The Epidemic Years, 1960-1960” and ‘Sons of Cain: A History of Serial Killers from the Stone Age to the Present;" IG:  @dr.petervronsky  Facebook: Peter Vronsky  </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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SERIAL KILLERS MULTIPLY, KILL AT WHIM UNDETECTED

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A Washington gym shooting leaves a building manager dead and four others wounded after the alleged gunman referenced Luigi Mangione during a bitter condominium dispute months earlier. In Orlando, a three-year-old girl's chilling remarks to a babysitter help investigators link a mother to dismembered human remains discovered near an apartment trash compactor. Finally, newly released 911 audio captures a terrified niece thanking Ohio deputies for saving her from an upstairs closet following a Veterans Day murder-suicide. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

A Washington gym shooting leaves a building manager dead and four others wounded after the alleged gunman referenced Luigi Mangione during a bitter condominium dispute months earlier. In Orlando, a three-year-old girl's chilling remarks to a babysitter help investigators link a mother to dismembered human remains discovered near an apartment trash compactor. Finally, newly released 911 audio captures a terrified niece thanking Ohio deputies for saving her from an upstairs closet following a Veterans Day murder-suicide. Sydney Silvagni reports.&nbsp;

Washington Gym Gunman Referenced Luigi Mangione in Condo Dispute Months Before Fatal Shooting | Crime Alert 11.14.26

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Casey Anthony,  legally acquitted of her daughter’s murder,  has shifted into an  active role in legal research and advocacy, now joining  YNW Melly’s defense team preparing for his retrial

 Anthony was charged with first-degree murder after the disappearance and death of her 2‑year‑old daughter, Caylee.  Her remains were found near the family's Orlando home. A jury found Casey not guilty of murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated child abuse, but guilty on four misdemeanor counts of providing false information to law enforcement. Two of those counts were overturned in 2013.

 Joining Nancy Grace today: 
Troy Slaten  -  Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers,  certified 'Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor'   Twitter @TroySlaten
Dr. John Delatorre  - Licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absentis,   resolutionfcs.com, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre 
Rob Dick - Private Investigator & Fmr Bounty Hunter. Served as Casey Anthony’s bodyguard,  Thehumanhunters.com, Robdick.com, beaclass.com, Instagram/Twitter: @robdickPI  
Rob Shuter   - Former publicist of Sean Combs, Author of New Book: "Queen Elizabeth III: The New American House of Windsor" IG: @naughtygossip 
Joseph Scott Morgan  - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", YouTube Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic,  
Dave Mack -  Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

Casey Anthony,&nbsp; legally acquitted of her daughter&rsquo;s murder,&nbsp; has shifted into an&nbsp; active role in legal research and advocacy, now joining&nbsp; YNW Melly&rsquo;s defense team preparing for his retrial
&nbsp;Anthony was charged with first-degree murder after the disappearance and death of her 2‑year‑old daughter, Caylee.&nbsp; Her remains were found near the family's Orlando home. A&nbsp;jury found Casey not guilty of murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated child abuse, but guilty on four misdemeanor counts of providing false information to law enforcement. Two of those counts were overturned in 2013.
&nbsp;Joining Nancy Grace today:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Troy Slaten&nbsp; -&nbsp; Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers,&nbsp; certified 'Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor'&nbsp; &nbsp;Twitter @TroySlaten</li>
<li>Dr. John Delatorre&nbsp; - Licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absentis,&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://resolutionfcs.com__;!!PxibshUo2Yr_Ta5B!3d_EPPXnfrDD1kUwayDsgVt69QRK7MW2GBVwxjpscPZNV_12IsXPD-VdKLCkgqWL4LrA9Jtuk6xWxv9Usg$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="10">resolutionfcs.com</a>, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre&nbsp; Rob Dick - Private Investigator &amp; Fmr Bounty Hunter. Served as Casey Anthony&rsquo;s bodyguard,&nbsp; Thehumanhunters.com, Robdick.com, beaclass.com, Instagram/Twitter: @robdickPI&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Rob Shuter&nbsp; &nbsp;- Former publicist of Sean Combs, Author of New Book: "Queen Elizabeth III: The New American House of Windsor" IG: @naughtygossip&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;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dave Mack -&nbsp; Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>

MURDER TRIAL UNEXPECTED TWIST: TOT MOM CASEY ANTHONY JOINS DEFENSE TEAM 

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Janette MacAusland faces two counts of first‑degree murder for the deaths of her 7‑year‑old son, Kai Prescott MacAusland, and her 6‑year‑old daughter, Ella Brayton MacAusland.  Reportedly, MacAusland and her husband, were in the midst of a divorce and custody dispute. 

According to police, the children were found dead in the family’s Wellesley home during a welfare check.   The medical examiner determined they died from mechanical asphyxia and acute intoxication involving multiple drugs, including the sleep medication zolpidem (Ambien), the anxiety drug lorazepam, and over‑the‑counter pain relievers acetaminophen and ibuprofen. 

Prosecutors allege MacAusland killed the children, then fled to her aunt’s home. She allegedly told her aunt, “I wanted the three of us to go to God together, but it didn’t work,” and later admitted to police, “I strangled them and tried to kill myself.”    

The next pretrial hearing is scheduled for December 2026. 

Joining Nancy Grace Today:
Alex Sanchez - Criminal Defense Attorney, Website: AlexanderSanchez.com IG: BronxCriminalLawyer,  
Caryn Stark -  Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice  
Claudia King  - Former Law Enforcement Officer, Domestic Violence Expert; Host of two Podcasts "No Contest" and "Strong Enough," www.claudiamking.com, @realclaudiaking,  
Dr. Jan Gorniak -  Fmr. Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner, Board Certified Forensic Pathologist and founder of: World Peace Forensic Consulting, LLC  
Shannon Hill  -  Host, Shannon Hill News on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube 
Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

 

Janette MacAusland faces&nbsp;two counts of first‑degree murder for the deaths of her 7‑year‑old son, Kai Prescott MacAusland, and her 6‑year‑old daughter, Ella Brayton MacAusland.&nbsp; Reportedly, MacAusland and her husband, were in the midst of a divorce and custody dispute.&nbsp;
According to police, the children were found dead in the family&rsquo;s Wellesley home during a welfare check.&nbsp; &nbsp;The medical examiner determined they died from mechanical asphyxia and acute intoxication involving multiple drugs, including the sleep medication zolpidem (Ambien), the anxiety drug lorazepam, and over‑the‑counter pain relievers acetaminophen and ibuprofen.&nbsp;
Prosecutors allege MacAusland killed the children, then fled to her aunt&rsquo;s home.&nbsp;She allegedly told her aunt, &ldquo;I wanted the three of us to go to God together, but it didn&rsquo;t work,&rdquo; and later admitted to police, &ldquo;I strangled them and tried to kill myself.&rdquo;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
The next pretrial hearing is scheduled for December 2026.&nbsp;
Joining Nancy Grace Today:
<ul>
<li>Alex Sanchez - Criminal Defense Attorney, Website: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://AlexanderSanchez.com__;!!PxibshUo2Yr_Ta5B!1UapWwkCNr856a72w4wem28RISzeyVRJ_QOkQQFpeG-AkfJVNp1gLqgzz-jWdC97uQ5UUfhrJnTqkzQvKbXDTDv7Vg$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">AlexanderSanchez.com</a> IG: BronxCriminalLawyer,&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Caryn Stark -&nbsp; Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, <a href="http://www.carynstark.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">www.carynstark.com</a>, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Claudia King&nbsp; - Former Law Enforcement Officer, Domestic Violence Expert; Host of two Podcasts "No Contest" and "Strong Enough," www.<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://claudiamking.com__;!!PxibshUo2Yr_Ta5B!zLX36skncAJeKGvDi4o_IKnry5iPKl6lJ50iU0dGo3qv_SlTeGg7clhD9-y-U-SEDnKCIleX3DQqkjRDGImsuGTMzg$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">claudiamking.com</a>, @realclaudiaking,&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr. Jan Gorniak -&nbsp; Fmr. Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner, Board Certified Forensic Pathologist and founder of: World Peace Forensic Consulting, LLC&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Shannon Hill&nbsp; -&nbsp; Host, Shannon Hill News on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dave Mack&nbsp; - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>
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“Millionaire Mom” Sobs, Pleads Not Guilty to Strangling Her 2 Tots @ $1.5M Home During Nasty Divorce

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SERIAL KILLERS MULTIPLY, KILL AT WHIM UNDETECTED

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