The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

At the center of this crime are two victims who had so much life left to live, and their families will never stop grieving. 25-year-old Ron Goldman was a beloved son and brother. A charming, athletic, and hardworking man, he had a big open future ahead of himself. 35-year-old Nicole Brown Simpson was a daughter, sister, and mother of two loving children. Those close to her remember her as a loyal friend who brought so much light into their lives. Executive Director of the National Center for Victims of Crime Renee Williams sheds light on the lives and legacies of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Later, she discusses the importance of advocating for the rights of victims and survivors to this day. If you or a loved one has fallen victim to a crime and would like more information, call or text the VictimConnect helpline at 855-4-VICTIM. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early 90s, Kato Kaelin was an actor, model, and casting agent working hard in Hollywood. By 1994, he became a household name whose face was plastered on television screens all across the country - but it wasn't for the reasons he wanted. Kato, a friend of Nicole Brown Simpson, had been living at the guest house on OJ Simpson's estate and was present the day that she and Ron Goldman were murdered. Host of the One Degree of Scandalous podcast Kato Kaelin reflects on his experience testifying at the trial of the century and discusses how it impacted his life and career. Later, he looks back on his memories of Nicole Brown Simpson and sheds light on the person she was. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was the People of the State of California V. Orenthal James Simpson. 12 jurors sat and watched history being made as powerhouse prosecutors battled it out against the "Dream Team" in the heated Los Angeles courtroom. No evidence, no matter how strong, was a match for Simpson's skilled defense team. After deliberating for less than four hours, the jury came to its controversial verdict. Co-host of The Five Judge Jeanine Pirro provides her legal analysis of the OJ Simpson murder trial and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the defense and prosecution. Later, she reflects on the progress that's been made when it comes to handling domestic violence in the criminal justice system. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was no order in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. For nine months, over 2,500 reporters from across the country congregated outside the courtroom to provide a glimpse into the murder trial of OJ Simpson. Coverage became "Must See TV," anchors became household names, and key figures within the trial turned into celebrities in their own right. FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett reported on the trial as it was happening. He reflects on his coverage of the infamous case and discusses how it revolutionized the future of courtroom television. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 17th, fans tuned in to watch Game 5 of the 1994 NBA finals. 95 million eyes were glued to TV screens nationwide, but they weren't watching the game. Instead, they watched as dozens of police cars chased a white Ford Bronco down the streets of Los Angeles. In the back seat with a loaded gun sat disgraced professional athlete, OJ Simpson. Former NFL Sideline Reporter Michele Tafoya discusses the shocking arrest of OJ Simpson for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. Later, she pulls back the curtain exposing the dark side of the sports industry that lifted him up. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suspected Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann is due back in court today, where he's expected to be indicted on a fifth murder charge. The update comes following investigators' return to his Massapequa Park home. Heuermann has already been charged with the murders of the 'Gilgo Four,' and has pleaded not guilty. Attorney and retired NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro discusses the chilling update within the case and explains what he's expecting from within the courtroom. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the outside, Megan Conner seemed like a happy and typical child growing up. But behind the facade of normalcy, Megan was silently living as a victim of sex trafficking. Due to suppressive systems and strained familial relationships, Megan was silenced and long suffered from the trauma of a crime. Now, built a fulfilling life from the ashes of her past, but she walked through fire to get here. Author and Founder of Third Verse Megan Conner details how she found the light and came out of her dark situation a victor. Later, she exposes the devastating realities of trafficking and explains how she was able to break generational cycles of abuse. Megan now uses her voice to help others navigate their life journeys with her coaching program, Third Verse. In her book, I Walked Through Fire To Get Here, Megan details her healing journey as a survivor of sex trafficking. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday marked the eighteenth day of the Karen Read murder trial with seven witnesses taking the stand. The late Officer John O'Keefe's 16-year-old niece and 13-year-old nephew testified and described his relationship with Read as one on the decline. Read denies the accusations made against her in the case, and her defense instead claims that she has been framed. FOX 25 Reporter Ted Daniel shares his coverage of the trial and unpacks this week's testimonies. Later, he discusses the reactions that the Karen Read case has garnered within the Boston community. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily revisits her conversation with Retired NYPD Detective and Co-Host of the Gold Shields podcast Tom Smith to discuss his role in a heart-racing hostage rescue operation. In 2008, a journalist had been taken hostage by an Al-Qaeda-affiliated group. Tom reflects on the strategic coordination of the various law enforcement agencies involved in the case, and how they were able to locate the hostages and safely bring them home successfully. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, law enforcement officers returned to the home of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann in the aftermath of uncovering a chilling piece of evidence. As investigators searched through the dilapidated Massapequa Park house, they discovered that the Heuermann family was still in possession of a book that featured gruesome and disturbing crime scene photos. Attorney and retired NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro lays out the chilling developments within the case and explains what new evidence investigators may be searching for. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, Alexis Moore was followed by a dark shadow that consumed every aspect of her life. Whether it was relationships with family and friends, a steady job, finances, or shelter, Alexis's abusive ex did everything in his power to destroy her life. But one encounter with this monster forced Alexis to take matters into her own hands to take back control of her story. Attorney Alexis Moore details her harrowing experience with her stalker and discusses why she sees herself not as a victim, but as a strong survivor instead. Later, Alexis exposes how the dark and devastating reality of stalking and domestic violence differs from how it's glamorized in the media. Alexis Moore is an attorney, author, and advocate for other survivors of stalking and abuse. In her book, Surviving A Cyberstalker, she provides a framework for readers to protect themselves, as well as the resources needed to fight back. If you or a loved one has experienced domestic violence, visit The National Domestic Violence Hotline or call 800.799.SAFE (7233). Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On February 24th, 2020, Jorge Torres Jr. suffered one of the most horrifying deaths imaginable. The 42-year-old suffocated to death inside a suitcase at his home in Winter Park, Florida. The chilling circumstances of his death are attributed to an alleged drunken game of hide and seek with his girlfriend, Sarah Boone. Boone claims that she passed out, only to wake up and find him unresponsive. However, a video allegedly recorded from her cell phone tells a different story. FOX 35 Orlando Reporter Stephanie Buffamonte lays out the disturbing details of this case. Later, she discusses the legal battles that Boone faces and what listeners can expect as her trial approaches. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During her 27 years with the Central Intelligence Agency, Jonna Mendez worked her way up from secretary, all the way to Chief of Disguise. Her creativity, intelligence, and independence propelled her through the ranks, and her proficiency with cameras, photography, and disguise impressed her colleagues. It wasn't an easy journey, but Jonna paved the way for other strong, intelligent, and talented women in male-dominated fields. Former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez reflects on her illustrious career and details dangerous, impactful, and hilarious stories from her time with the agency. In 1993, Jonna Mendez was awarded the CIA's Intelligence Commendation Medal for her incredible work within the agency. Now an author, speaker, lecturer, and teacher, she details her high-stakes position and the impact and legacy she leaves behind in her new memoir, In True Face: A Woman's Life in the CIA, Unmasked. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During his prolific career in law enforcement, Peter Forcelli has made over one thousand arrests. Yet at the same time, he has also been involved in the exoneration of eight people wrongfully convicted of crimes they did not commit. One of those individuals was a man Peter helped to arrest who always maintained his innocence. When Peter reinvestigated the case, he found evidence that proved those claims. Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director and former NYPD Homicide Detective Peter Forcelli reviews the wrongful conviction of Edward Garry. He discusses the sensitivity of the justice system and explains why these problems persist today. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a fan of shows like The Sopranos, you may find the mob lifestyle alluring. But when you're watching from the comfort of your own home, you're only getting one version of the story. New Jersey's DeCavalcante crime family inspired the popular TV show and became a target of the FBI. One man was tasked with infiltrating the formidable family, and it altered the course of his life and career. Former FBI Agent Giovanni Rocco details his undercover experience with the DeCavalcante crime family - from close calls to almost becoming a "made" member. Later, he explains why Operation Charlie Horse ultimately forced him into retirement and hiding. After spending 26 years as an undercover law enforcement officer, Giovanni Rocco now represents Lakeview Health, where he advocates for mental health services for first responders suffering from trauma and substance abuse issues. In his book, Giovanni's Ring: My Life Inside The Real Sopranos, he writes about his harrowing experience with the mafia. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tensions are heating up in a Boston courtroom, and the focus is on the defendant at the center of the case: Karen Read. Read has been charged with the second-degree murder of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. Read has pleaded not guilty and alleges that she has been framed as part of a police cover-up. FOX 25 Reporter Ted Daniel unpacks the bombshell accusations during the trial and looks at the polarizing reactions the case has garnered. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the late hours of December 14th, 2010, U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry was killed in the line of duty by a rip crew in Arizona. The ensuing investigation into the murder of Agent Terry led to the discovery of a gun-walking scandal known as Operation Fast and Furious. The revelation exposed the dangerous decisions made by the federal government, and that it wasn't just cartels with blood on their hands. Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director Peter Forcelli reveals how he became a whistleblower in Operation Fast and Furious, and the lengths he was forced to go through to clear his name for telling the truth. After retiring from his career in law enforcement, Peter Forcelli became an author, public speaker, and advocate for government accountability. He details the dangers and backfires of Operation Fast and Furious in his book, The Deadly Path. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily looks back at her conversation with Damsel Director with Damsel In Defense Nancy Abercrombie to explore the many ways people can listen to their intuition to defend themselves against outside dangers. Damsel In Defense is an organization that works to educate women on how to defend themselves when exposed to danger, while also empowering them to possess the confidence they need to do so. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The night of January 26th, 1988, was a frigid and suspiciously quiet night at the Indianapolis Police Department. Before Sgt. Judd Green could say anything to jinx it, he was notified about a gruesome triple homicide. While out drinking with three of his friends, Kevin Conner ended the night by killing each of them in cold blood. Retired Indianapolis Police Department Sgt. Judd Green shares the details about the chilling case and explains why over 36 years later, he's still haunted by the killer's confession. In his book, Stories From The Streets: Drug Dealers, Hostages, and Killers, Sgt. Green looks back at his 41-year-long career in law enforcement and provides detailed stories from some of the most chilling, heartwarming, and even humorous cases he was assigned. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cracking a case isn't always easy, especially when it involves a false allegation. Unfortunately, they've become a relatively common occurrence within the criminal justice system. While the contexts and reasonings behind false allegations vary from case to case, the harm they cause is universal. Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Park Dietz sheds light on the prevalence of false allegations, explains how they're handled in court, and discusses the damage they inflict on the pursuit of truth. Later, he looks back at some of the high-profile cases he worked on throughout his career. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices