Scandal with Sierra Gillespie Archiv
222 Episoden
32 Minuten
Six weeks after she gave birth, Savannah Roberts was excited to share the excitement of her twin boys with her best friend, Nicole Virzi. In June 2024, Nicole flew from California to Pennsylvania to meet the boys and spend quality time with the family. The first tragedy struck when a 6-week-old boy was found with severe injuries. While at the hospital being treated, Virzi called the parents, reporting that a second baby, Leon, had fallen and was severely injured. Investigators later determined both boys’ injuries were the result of conscious abuse, allegedly at the hands of Virzi. In a taped confession, she later reported a “compulsion” to hurt young children and was angered that she had to “nanny” for the boys. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the horrifying details of the case, and hears from Pennsylvania attorney Matt Mangino about what’s ahead for Virzi and the victims’ family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
34 Minuten
When an Arizona family wakes up to find their 2-year-old daughter missing, an investigation is quickly launched into a strange woman they invited into their home. Twenty-three-year-old Marina Noriega claimed she’d been “dropped off” in Arizona and needed a place to stay. The family of 2-year-old Kehlani Rogers agreed to let Marina stay, never expecting she’d allegedly abduct their daughter. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie hears from Arizona attorney Dwane Cates about the intricacies of the case and Kehlani’s miraculous return home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
34 Minuten
Former American Idol contestant and musical pastor Caleb Flynn is now accused of murdering his wife, Ashley, and staging the crime scene to look like a burglary. It was about 2:30 a.m. on February 16 when Caleb called Tipp City, Ohio, dispatch. He reported a suspect broke into his home and shot his wife, Ashley, twice in the head. When investigators arrived at the scene, they noticed several inconsistencies with Caleb’s story, ultimately leading to his arrest and murder charge. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie unpacks everything we know so far about the case, and hears from retired detective Matt Irvine about the red flags that gave Caleb Flynn away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Minuten
Nearly three months after the brutal murders of Rob and Michele Reiner, their son and accused killer, Nick Reiner, pleads not guilty to the crimes. Nick Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles court on Monday, finally entering a plea after months of delays. Reiner is now represented by the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, which made no indication whether Reiner’s defense will hinge on a mental health diagnosis. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie takes us inside the courtroom for the hearing and breaks down all the latest details with criminal defense attorney Will Korman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31 Minuten
The twisted web of Jeffrey Epstein takes another dark turn, as former pal Prince Andrew is arrested and under investigation for his involvement with Epstein. Officials in the U.K. are now investigating whether the former prince shared confidential documents with Epstein, who at the time of the alleged correspondence was a convicted sex offender. Meanwhile, new allegations emerge that Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell may have ordered bodies be buried on the property of his New Mexico ranch. State officials have now greenlit a full search of the property. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie brings us the latest developments in all Epstein investigations, and hears from expert guest and host of Law&Crime’s Sidebar, Jesse Weber, about the intricacies of the cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
40 Minuten
Thirty-one-year-old Alicia Hughes faces five counts of seduction of a child, after allegedly having sex with a 17-year-old high school senior on at least five occasions. All this came to light on Valentine’s Day, when Hughes’ husband caught her with a separate 18-year-old senior. An investigation soon revealed Hughes allegedly used her position as the high school attendance secretary to cultivate relationships with students, allegedly having sex with a 17-year-old in a Dollar General parking lot. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie takes us inside the interrogation room where Hughes breaks down crying. Later, she hears from former sex crimes prosecutor Sarena Townsend about the future of the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Minuten
Over Valentine’s Day weekend, emergency responders were called to a battery incident in Union City, Indiana. According to police, a husband caught his wife, 31-year-old Alicia Hughes, with an 18-year-old high school senior. During this investigation, officials learned she had a separate relationship with a 17-year-old student and allegedly had sexual intercourse with them on at least five occasions. Reports say Hughes met the students at the high school where she works as an attendance secretary. On this episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the allegations waged against Alicia Hughes, and hears from former sex crimes prosecutor Marian Braccia about the future of the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Minuten
The family of an Illinois teen is speaking out after her sudden death at their Bloomington home. Reports say first responders arrived at Mariah Kletz’s home after her family called 911 and said she was unresponsive. Kletz was pronounced dead shortly after, in what initial reports say was cardiac arrest. Her family is adamant that Mariah was allegedly “murdered” and “brutally beaten to death,” while investigators have yet to disclose an official cause of death. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the shocking case on this episode of Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
39 Minuten
With the release of the Jeffrey Epstein Files, millions of documents, photos, and videos have been unleashed, igniting a fury of conspiracy theories. Some lean more toward the outlandish side, but could others be backed by fact? On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie walks us through 7 conspiracy theories and how they’re addressed in the document drop. Later in the episode, she hears from Epstein Files expert and host of Law&Crime’s Sidebar, Jesse Weber, for his take on the theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Minuten
The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie nears the two-week mark, as investigators zero in on what could be a new lead. Just over a mile from Guthrie’s home, and the scene of her alleged abduction, a glove is found along the brush. The FBI says they are already testing the clue for DNA as the race against the clock reaches a point of desperation. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie hears from private investigator Billy Lane on the status of the investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
38 Minuten
The search continues for Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today Show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who was last seen on January 31. New details continue to come to light in the case, as TMZ reports it received a third ransom letter, demanding money in exchange for the identity of Nancy Guthrie’s captor. Meanwhile, officials confirmed they detained a person of interest for questioning after releasing doorbell camera video of an alleged suspect. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the newest details of the investigation alongside retired Arizona police sergeant Troy Hillman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
33 Minuten
Millions of documents and media files have been unearthed in the Jeffrey Epstein document drop, and the findings are shocking. Were Elon Musk and Epstein closer than any of us realized? Was Epstein invited to a private dinner at Buckingham Palace after his 2008 child sex crimes conviction? Could Ghislaine Maxwell clear the names of former President Bill Clinton and current President Donald Trump? On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie sifts through the massive document drop to bring you the most shocking and unbelievable revelations in the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
44 Minuten
Investigators announce a $50,000 reward in the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today Show co-host Savannah Guthrie. At a press conference on Thursday, FBI officials confirmed ransom notes have circulated, at least one of which gives a 5:00 p.m. deadline on Thursday. The notes contain detailed descriptions of items involved in Nancy’s disappearance, and are being taken seriously by investigators. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie brings us a complete timeline of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, and looks to retired detective Lisa Miller for insight about the future of the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
42 Minuten
Newly released autopsy reports reveal the true severity of the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe. Prosecutors say Monique’s ex-husband, Michael McKee, shot and killed the couple as they slept on December 30, 2025. According to the newly unveiled documents, the couple sustained a joint 16 gunshot wounds. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie walks us through the autopsies, coroner reports and toxicology reports in the case, and hears from forensic death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan about the intricacies of the crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
41 Minuten
Federal investigators are in a race against the clock in the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today Show co-host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy was last seen on January 31 and reported missing midday on February 1. Just today, Arizona officials skirted around the question of a possible ransom note in Nancy’s kidnapping or the reports that blood and DNA were found inside her home. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie provides a complete timeline of the case so far, and hears from retired police commander Mike King about the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
