Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh is on trial for killing his wife and youngest son, but who are the Murdaghs and how did we end up here? 

Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh is on trial for killing his wife and youngest son, but who are the Murdaghs and how did we end up here?

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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The Murdaugh Murders: Names to Know

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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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Newly released dispatch audio captures the tense law enforcement response on a New Orleans tarmac after 34-year-old Rony Gomez-Alberto allegedly threatened to hijack a United Airlines flight and claimed to have a bomb in his backpack. Investigators return to the New Jersey home of slain psychotherapist Brooke Hanlon months after her fatal stabbing, removing potential evidence as her husband continues to deny any involvement. In Los Angeles, 61-year-old Ihor Demianenko faces three counts of murder after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing his minivan into pedestrians and a food vendor near a North Hollywood Metro station. Sydney Silvagni reports. 

Newly released dispatch audio captures the tense law enforcement response on a New Orleans tarmac after 34-year-old Rony Gomez-Alberto allegedly threatened to hijack a United Airlines flight and claimed to have a bomb in his backpack. Investigators return to the New Jersey home of slain psychotherapist Brooke Hanlon months after her fatal stabbing, removing potential evidence as her husband continues to deny any involvement. In Los Angeles, 61-year-old Ihor Demianenko faces three counts of murder after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing his minivan into pedestrians and a food vendor near a North Hollywood Metro station. Sydney Silvagni reports.&nbsp;

Dispatch Audio Reveals Tarmac Terror After Alleged Hijacking Threat on New Orleans Flight | Crime Alert 11.13.26

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Naresh Bhatt found guilty of first‑degree murder, as well as defiling and concealing the body of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt.  The 28-year-old-nurse disappeared July 2024.  Co-workers called for a welfare check after she failed to show up for work.  Naresh initially told police he didn’t know where Mamta was, suggesteing she might have traveled. Police ultimately tied Naresh to her disappearce and arrested him. 

Later, he admitted to police that he had dismembered and disposed of her body after she committed suicide.  Police recovered forensic evidence including blood traces, DNA, and hair fragments, a a power saw with reddish‑brown stains and hair‑like strands. Digital  evidence found internet searches (e.g., “How long does it take to get married after spouse dies”). 

A jury rejected his account. He faces 20 years to life for murder plus up to 10 additional years for the other charges. Sentencing is scheduled for March 2027.  

Mamta's body has never been found.  

Joining Nancy Grace Today:
Josh Kolsrud - Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, New Book: The Criminal Lawyer's Guide to Immigration Law, website: kolsrudlawoffices.com, Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices,  
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,
Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) 
Stephanie Ramirez  -  Reporter, WTTG Fox 5 DCWebsite: FOX5DC.COM / IG: @dcreportersr   @fox5dc 
Dave Mack  - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

Naresh Bhatt found guilty of first‑degree murder, as well as defiling and concealing the body of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt.&nbsp; The 28-year-old-nurse disappeared July 2024.&nbsp; Co-workers called for a welfare check after she failed to show up for work.&nbsp; Naresh initially told police he didn&rsquo;t know where Mamta was, suggesteing she might have traveled. Police ultimately tied Naresh to her disappearce and arrested him.&nbsp;
Later, he admitted to police that he had dismembered and disposed of her body after she committed suicide.&nbsp; Police recovered forensic evidence including blood traces, DNA, and hair fragments, a a power saw with reddish‑brown stains and hair‑like strands. Digital&nbsp; evidence found internet searches (e.g., &ldquo;How long does it take to get married after spouse dies&rdquo;).&nbsp;
A jury rejected his account.&nbsp;He faces 20 years to life for murder plus up to 10 additional years for the other charges. Sentencing is scheduled for March 2027.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mamta's body has never been found.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Joining Nancy Grace Today:
<ul>
<li>Josh Kolsrud - Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, New Book: The Criminal Lawyer's Guide to Immigration Law, website: kolsrudlawoffices.com, Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices,&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="5">www.carynstark.com</a>, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn&nbsp;Stark&nbsp;Private Practice&nbsp;</li>
<li>Brian Fitzgibbons&nbsp; -  Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security,&nbsp; &nbsp;website: <a href="http://www.uspasecurity.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="cf94dc98-46d0-46ad-a3cf-62682a87979f" data-linkindex="6">www.uspasecurity.com</a>, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security,</li>
<li>Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue&rdquo;, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Stephanie Ramirez&nbsp; -&nbsp; Reporter, WTTG Fox 5 DCWebsite: FOX5DC.COM / IG: @dcreportersr&nbsp; &nbsp;@fox5dc&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dave Mack&nbsp; - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>

LYING HUBBY ADMITS “I USED THE SAW” ON YOUNG MOM MAMTA BHATT

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The Murdaugh Murders: Names to Know

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