True Crime Arizona

Morgan Loew breaks down breaking news in the West Valley where police discovered buried human remains in a Litchfield Park backyard, sparking a manhunt for the missing family's son. We also dive into the major update on the infamous 1996 Gary Triano resort car bombing following a judge's ruling that his ex-wife, Pamela Phillips, will remain behind bars for life. Plus, we analyze the tragic breakthrough in Coconino County, where remains found in Sycamore Canyon were identified as missing Sedona resident Yolan Miller. And true crime headlines, including the Lindsay Clancy trial and an Illinois clown-costume murder suspect.

On this episode of True Crime AZ Live, host Morgan Loew talks to local criminal defense attorney Brenna Fisher about the 2022 killing of Tempe ballerina Colleen Hoopes and why the trial involving her husband has been delayed until 2027. They analyze possible defense strategies and how “intruder” claims can be used in court. Plus, the preliminary hearing involving singer d4vd is underway – we’re joined by a local forensic psychologist to discuss the added “celebrity” dynamic in the case. Then, True Crime headlines: a Mesa woman accused of stabbing her 82-year-old husband, new details involving the mysterious death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells, and jury selection underway in the Lindsay Clancy case in Massachusetts.

Nicole Crites breaks down the Charlie Kirk assassination case, recapping Day 4 of the rare, weeklong preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the Utah man charged in Kirk’s killing. We’ll also bring you a case update on the shocking “Ohio House of Horrors” investigation involving 16 children found in extreme conditions, plus True Crime Headlines including updates on Nolan Wells and Lynette Hooker.

Nicole Crites is tracking the breaking case out of Glendale and Phoenix where police say a mother shot at a local sports bar before killing her two children and taking her own life. We’ll also discuss Netflix’s new documentary “The Crash”. Plus the latest true crime headlines, including a 30-year cold case arrest and updates from the Kouri Richins trial.

In the season finale, Jodi Arias sends true crime correspondent Briana Whitney a personal email, all while running an exclusive blog from prison keeping everyone up to date on her life. For the first time in many years, she addresses her case - where her appeal stands now and key players she claims wronged her. Travis’ friends grapple with the emotions they’ve felt since losing him, how they felt learning Jodi has a blog, and everyone we interviewed for this podcast season provide their theories and beliefs on Jodi’s motive.