In Nevada, police say a Utah mother shot her young daughter inside a Las Vegas hotel room before killing herself during a trip for a cheer competition. A young woman is murdered and dismembered in North Dakota, but searchers have yet to find her remains. A woman searching for her missing dog learns the pet was beheaded after a viral Instagram post, sparking outrage and a SWAT standoff in northwest Atlanta. Drew Nelson reports.

In Nevada, police say a Utah mother shot her young daughter inside a Las Vegas hotel room before killing herself during a trip for a cheer competition. A young woman is murdered and dismembered in North Dakota, but searchers have yet to find her remains.&nbsp;A woman searching for her missing dog learns the pet was beheaded after a viral Instagram post, sparking outrage and a SWAT standoff in northwest Atlanta. Drew Nelson reports.

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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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Vegas Cheer Competition Horror: Mother Kills Daughter, Then Herself Inside Las Vegas Hotel Room | Crime Alert 6AM 02.18.26

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DNA on gloves found near Nancy Guthrie's home, just a mile and a half away,  does not match CODIS and it does not match DNA found in Guthrie's home.

Joining Nancy Grace today:  
Skye Lazaro - Criminal Defense Attorney,  Ray, Quinney & Nebeker, website: www.rqn.com, Facebook: SkyeBeth, Instagram: SkyeBeth1
Andrew Black  - Former Special Agent in Charge of the Tucson Office of the FBI - 27 years with the FBI.  Former Chicago Felony prosecutor.  Currently the Chief of the University of Hawaii Department of Public Safety,  manoa.hawaii.edu/dps 
Tami Ballard -  DNA and Crime Scene Consultant, Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, Former DNA Criminalist for the San Diego Police Dept. Crime Laboratory,   
Scott Eicher -  Digital Forensics Expert, Founding Member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T);  Former FBI agent of 22 years; Former Homicide Detective, Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis, website: pcaexperts.com 
 Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

DNA on gloves found near Nancy Guthrie's home, just a mile and a half away,&nbsp; does not match CODIS and it does not match DNA found in Guthrie's home.
Joining Nancy Grace today: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Skye Lazaro - Criminal Defense Attorney,&nbsp; Ray, Quinney &amp; Nebeker, website: <a href="http://www.rqn.com/" data-outlook-id="7441a7df-23e1-4d55-a2c1-e5e7dc1b51d7" data-linkindex="8" data-auth="NotApplicable">www.rqn.com</a>, Facebook: SkyeBeth, Instagram: SkyeBeth1</li>
<li>Andrew Black&nbsp; - Former Special Agent in Charge of the Tucson Office of the FBI - 27 years with the FBI.&nbsp; Former Chicago Felony prosecutor.&nbsp; Currently the Chief of the University of Hawaii Department of Public Safety,&nbsp; manoa.hawaii.edu/dps&nbsp;</li>
<li>Tami Ballard -&nbsp; DNA and Crime Scene Consultant, Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, Former DNA Criminalist for the San Diego Police Dept. Crime Laboratory,&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>Scott Eicher - &nbsp;Digital Forensics Expert, Founding Member of the FBI&rsquo;s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T);&nbsp; Former FBI agent of 22 years; Former Homicide Detective, Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis, website: <a href="https://www.pcaexperts.com/" data-outlook-id="93692031-119b-41f1-83e7-eab36d17f80e" data-linkindex="12" data-auth="NotApplicable">pcaexperts.com&nbsp;</a></li>
<li>&nbsp;Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>

GUTHRIE GLOVE DNA,  NO DATABASE MATCH 

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It's day 17 in the Nancy Guthrie investigation.  Sheriff Nanos says the Guthrie family has been cleared as police follow up on the over 40,000 leads that have been called in.  The FBI has been talking photos and names to gun stores in the area asking if those individuals have purchased a weapon.  

A fourth note from someone claiming to know who is the kidnapper was received by TMZ, still with no identifiable motive for the kidnapping 

Joining Nancy Grace today:  
Eric Faddis - Founder of The Law Offices of Eric Faddis, “The Mile High Lion," and Former Felony Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorney; TikTok: @varnerfaddis
Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter - Clinical Psychologist Specializing in Psychological Evaluations and Risk Assessments for Individuals Involved in the Criminal Justice System, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addition,” and “Aftershock: How Past Event Shake Up Your Life Today," and Producer of “Utter Nonsense" (documentary of exploration of addition and severe mental illness, available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video); Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter
Brian Fitzgibbons – Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq Wat Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" X @JoScottForensic
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

It's day 17 in the Nancy Guthrie investigation.&nbsp; Sheriff Nanos says the Guthrie family has been cleared as police follow up on the over 40,000 leads that have been called in.&nbsp; The FBI has been talking photos and names to gun stores in the area asking if those individuals have purchased a weapon.&nbsp;&nbsp;
A fourth note from someone claiming to know who is the kidnapper was received by TMZ, still with no identifiable motive for the kidnapping&nbsp;
Joining Nancy Grace today: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="http://EricFaddisLaw.com">Eric Faddis</a> - Founder of The Law Offices of Eric Faddis, &ldquo;The Mile High Lion," and Former Felony Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorney; TikTok: @varnerfaddis</li>
<li><a href="http://drgerilynnutter.com">Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter</a> - Clinical Psychologist Specializing in Psychological Evaluations and Risk Assessments for Individuals Involved in the Criminal Justice System, Author of &ldquo;Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addition,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Aftershock: How Past Event Shake Up Your Life Today," and Producer of &ldquo;Utter Nonsense" (documentary of exploration of addition and severe mental illness, available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video); Instagram &amp; Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter</li>
<li><a href="http://www.uspasecurity.com/">Brian Fitzgibbons</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq Wat Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security</li>
<li><a href="https://www.jsu.edu/criminaljustice/morgan-joseph.html">Joseph Scott Morgan</a> - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" X @JoScottForensic</li>
<li>Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>

SAVANNAH GUTHRIE MOM MISSING: DAY 17

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TIPLINE: Enterprise Police Department/(334) 347-2222

MISSING
Genesis Reid,  3
From Coffee County, Enterprise, Alabama
Black female, 2 feet, 5 inches tall, weigh about 25 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes
Last seen wearing pink Minnie Mouse pajamas
Reported missing early Monday, February 16, 2026. After mother told officers that she found her daughter’s bedroom empty and the front door open.
Neighbors tell law enforcement they have not seen Genises for about a month.

TIPLINE: NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org
MISSING: Jacob Pritchett, 11
Reported missing in October 2025 but last confirmed sighting in April 2025
Mother: Jacqueline Pritchett, 50
Mom has said the boy doesn't exist - but she has his name tattooed on her arm

Joining Nancy Grace today:
 Brian Fitzgibbons – Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq Wat Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security
Dave Mack - 'Crime Stories' Investigative Reporter 

TIPLINE: Enterprise Police Department/(334) 347-2222
MISSING
<ul>
<li>Genesis Reid,&nbsp; 3</li>
<li>From Coffee County, Enterprise, Alabama</li>
<li>Black female, 2 feet, 5 inches tall, weigh about 25 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes</li>
<li>Last seen wearing pink Minnie Mouse pajamas</li>
<li>Reported missing early Monday, February 16, 2026. After mother told officers that she found her daughter&rsquo;s bedroom empty and the front door open.</li>
<li>Neighbors tell law enforcement they have not seen Genises for about a month.</li>
</ul>
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TIPLINE: NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or online at <a href="http://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEySWRqV2VibzZ4MWFkWnFzS3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR70ZGrkcxnRSGRAXath0kjKa1qsIvbZ7wzw21ASKinKFfJmXQuMh_9uLswPtw_aem_jggKetuZahAEmTNh_YZfnQ" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">crimestoppers.nypdonline.org</a>
<ul>
<li>MISSING: Jacob Pritchett, 11</li>
<li>Reported missing in October 2025 but last confirmed sighting in April 2025</li>
<li>Mother: Jacqueline Pritchett, 50</li>
<li>Mom has said the boy doesn't exist - but she has his name tattooed on her arm</li>
</ul>
Joining Nancy Grace today:
<ul>
<li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.uspasecurity.com">Brian Fitzgibbons</a> &ndash; Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security (leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons), Marine and Iraq Wat Veteran; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security</li>
<li>Dave Mack - 'Crime Stories' Investigative Reporter&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

HELP BRING MISSING CHILDREN HOME: Genesis Reid and Jacob Pritchett

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Vegas Cheer Competition Horror: Mother Kills Daughter, Then Herself Inside Las Vegas Hotel Room | Crime Alert 6AM 02.18.26

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