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A bizarre Arizona kidnapping case takes an increasingly strange turn as investigators race to uncover what really happened to Prescott man Mark Ellis. Just when the courtroom drama seemed intense enough, the case spirals into even more unbelievable territory.

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/05/11/prescott-man-flees-trial-attempted-kidnapping-hoax-cover-gambling-debt/

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/warrant-issued-prescott-man-found-guilty-kidnapping-hoax-case-ycao

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/05/13/kidnapping-hoax-suspect-found-hiding-car-prescott/

Richard Werstine, wanted in connection with killing of Cold as Life vocalist Rodney Barger, was arrested in Panama

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/13/man-arrested-rock-singer-death-1993

Pedo teacher, Zachary Kaderabek, busted by kids

https://www.google.com/amp/s/fox8.com/news/student-poses-as-teen-catfishes-28-year-old-teacher/amp/

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Katie and Kristi update many of the cases they are following. Watch for Kouri Richins, Alex Murdaugh, Tyler Robinson, Harvey Marcelin, Cop vs Bear, Kristin Smart, and Gudrun Leinenkugel. Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Today’s sentencing hearing for Kouri Richins is expected to include emotional victim impact statements, arguments from both prosecutors and the defense, and the judge’s final decision on punishment after her conviction in the death of her husband, Eric Richins.

Aaron Brown Myer has been convicted of 2nd degree murder

https://people.com/jury-convicts-off-duty-security-guard-who-repeatedly-shot-teen-as-he-called-for-mom-11972180

https://www.kentreporter.com/2026/05/12/man-found-guilty-in-death-of-kent-meridian-student/

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Betty Broderick

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/09/betty-broderick-convicted-double-murder-ex-husband-wife-dead

Dumb Criminals

Jathan Gilder

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/700k-diamonds-recovered-after-orlando-theft-suspect-allegedly-swallowed-them-deputies-say

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Today, survivors connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case are speaking publicly at a congressional-style hearing in Palm Beach focused on the failures that allowed Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell to abuse young girls for years. Testimony is expected to center on survivor experiences, the controversial 2008 plea deal, and accusations that powerful people and institutions protected Epstein from full accountability. The hearing also serves as a renewed push for transparency surrounding the remaining Epstein files and ongoing questions about who may have known about or enabled the abuse network.