Criminally Obsessed

Criminally Obsessed

Criminally Obsessed goes deeper — inside the investigations, the courtroom drama, and the human stories at the center of the country’s biggest true crime cases. We track breaking developments, uncover overlooked details, and bring clarity to the chaos — always with compassion for victims and the people whose lives are forever changed. Host Anne Emerson brings more than 30 years of award-winning investigative reporting to every episode. She’s covered the nation’s most high-profile trials firsthand, conducted interviews with some of the biggest names in the true crime world — from Amanda Knox to Elizabeth Smart — and has trusted sources connected to the cases dominating the national conversation.

  1. 11 hr ago

    Facts vs Rage: Can Lindsay Clancy's Jury Stay Unbiased?

    What does it take to be a juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial? As week two begins in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, jurors are facing one of the hardest assignments in the criminal justice system: separating heartbreaking evidence from the law. They have already heard Patrick Clancy's emotional 911 call, watched first responders struggle through testimony, and seen evidence from inside the Duxbury, Massachusetts home where 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson, and 8-month-old Callan died in January 2023.  Today’s expert explains what it takes to separate emotion from fact in cases that push jurors to their limits. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Jury Consultant and Body Language Expert Susan Constantine to discuss the emotional toll trials like this take on juries. She has spent years studying how juries respond in some of America's most emotionally devastating trials. She attended the Casey Anthony trial in 2011, and worked with the jury consulting firm that helped select jurors for Andrea Yates' retrial in 2006, where Yates was ultimately found not guilty by reason of insanity in the drowning deaths of her five children.  We revisit and react to some of the most brutal evidence the jury has seen so far in the Lindsay Clancy trial, like the prosecutor holding up the exercise bands used in the deaths of the children and the pajamas they had on the night they died. Right before the jury heard the 911 call, the judge instructed them to separate their emotions from the facts in the audio they were about to hear - Susan offers her expert perspective on whether this was a realistic expectation. The jury will ultimately decide whether Lindsay Clancy should be convicted in the deaths of her children or found not guilty by reason of insanity based on her defense of postpartum psychosis. Before they reach that verdict, they must answer a difficult question: how do you judge a case this heartbreaking based on the evidence alone? Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews with the experts behind today's biggest cases. Learn more about Susan Constantine’s work

  2. 4 days ago

    Kidnapped at 17 Days Old: Can Your Tip Bring Kevin Verville Home After 46 Years?

    HELP FIND KEVIN: 46 years ago, 17-day-old Kevin Verville Jr. was abducted near Oceanside, California.  His family has been waiting for answers ever since. But now there may be hope. After NCMEC asked the public to share Kevin's story last year, new tips came in — and the FBI is actively following up on those leads today. But those tips alone may not be enough. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, Anne Emerson talks with Kevin's sister, Angelica Ramsey. She describes how the woman she believes was responsible for Kevin’s kidnapping went door to door through apartment complexes searching for a baby, deliberately targeting military families and looking for lower-ranking service members.  Angelica was joined by Angeline Hartmann, Director of Communications for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), who lays out the criminal profile investigators use in these cases: typically a woman who has recently lost a baby or has been lying about being pregnant, and needs to produce a child to keep up the deception.  Kevin's father put it simply when asked what he'd say to the woman who took his son: "I don't want to talk to her. I just want my baby."  If you know anything, say anything — this family has waited long enough. More on Kevin: Have you seen this child? Kevin Art Verville

  3. 5 days ago

    Mother Who Survived Postpartum Psychosis Reacts to Lindsay Clancy Trial

    What does postpartum psychosis actually feel like? As the Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues, jurors will hear from experts about postpartum psychosis. But there's one perspective they won’t hear, and it’s an important one - the judge ruled that women who have personally lived through postpartum psychosis cannot testify about their own experiences. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Kathryn Myers, a mother who survived postpartum psychosis and is sharing her story to raise awareness about the reality she experienced. Kathryn describes hearing voices, seeing shadow figures, and living in fear as the illness escalated after the birth of her child. Her goal isn't to declare Lindsay Clancy's guilt or innocence, but to help people understand what postpartum psychosis can actually feel like from the inside. Lindsay Clancy’s defense argues she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time of her children’s deaths in January 2023, and should be found not guilty by reason of insanity, while prosecutors contend she was fully aware of her actions. After Kathryn Myers shared her story online, thousands of women responded, describing similar hallucinations, intrusive thoughts, and fears they had been too afraid to tell anyone about. These stories reveal an often misunderstood condition that remains at the center of one of the most closely watched true crime trials in America. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, expert interviews, and conversations that go beyond the headlines. Read Kathryn’s story

  4. 6 days ago

    Lindsay Clancy Trial: I Watched Patrick Testify In Person

    Patrick Clancy Day 1 testimony: What was it like to watch from inside the courtroom? As the prosecution begins presenting its case in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, all eyes are on their first witness: Patrick Clancy, the father of Cora, Dawson, and Callan, and the former husband of the woman accused of killing them in 2023. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Lauren Matthias, host of Hidden True Crime podcast, who was inside the Massachusetts courtroom for Patrick Clancy's emotional testimony on Monday, July 27th 2026. Sitting just rows behind Lindsay Clancy, she describes the moments cameras couldn't capture, from hearing Lindsay breathing in her wheelchair to watching Patrick struggle to maintain his composure as prosecutors showed photos of his three children. If you're following the Lindsay Clancy trial, this conversation takes you inside the courtroom for the testimony that could become one of the defining moments of the case. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines. Watch or listen to Hidden True Crime

  5. 27 Jul

    Siders "House of Horrors": This Reporter Traced the Family’s Past

    On the ground in the Siders investigation: What did this reporter see in Vinton County, Ohio?  As the Siders family case continues to unfold, new court filings show both Gary Siders Jr. and Gary Siders Sr. have requested competency evaluations while facing charges connected to 16 children rescued from a home investigators describe as one of the worst scenes in Ohio history.  While we wait for more updates, we wanted to hear from someone with a firsthand perspective to learn more about the Siders’ past and what led to where we are today. So we spoke with a reporter who covered this case on the ground in Ohio - who’s seen the Siders family home in person, and investigated their history to uncover their dynamics before the arrests of Gary Siders Jr., Elizabeth Siders, Gary Siders Sr., and Christina Siders on June 30th 2026. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Daily Mail journalist Mary O'Connor to learn what she saw when she visited the “house of horrors”, how she tracked down the family's second home, and what the family’s life looked like before authorities intervened.  If you're following the Ohio "House of Horrors" investigation, this conversation offers firsthand perspective and adds new details to the evidence many of us have only seen in photos.  Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing coverage of the Ohio "House of Horrors" investigation, true crime updates, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines. Thumbnail photo credit: Google

  6. 23 Jul

    D4vd Hearing: Can the Defense Get Out of This?

    D4vd preliminary hearing: Is the defense already showing their hand? We’re watching in real time as prosecutors reveal new evidence in the case of musician David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, who is charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in 2025. As the Los Angeles preliminary hearing continues, we’re speaking with an expert to learn how the defense may approach this horrific case.  In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with criminal defense attorney Jack Rice to analyze the latest developments in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez murder case, and discuss possible defense strategy from his expert perspective. We examine the prosecution's evidence - including body bags, chainsaws, and a blue inflatable pool - that add to the shocking case unfolding in court. What legal arguments could the defense pursue? And what does the preliminary hearing reveal about where the prosecution believes this case is headed? If you're following the Celeste Rivas Hernandez murder investigation and looking for a legal breakdown that goes beyond the headlines, this conversation explains the preliminary hearing, the evidence, and the key questions that could shape the outcome of the trial. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing coverage of the D4vd case, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews with the experts behind today's biggest cases.

  7. 22 Jul

    Javeayah Harris Case: What Evidence Could Investigators Still Find?

    Viewer discretion advised: This episode discusses the alleged murder of a child and details about the forensic investigation that has followed. The conversation is presented for news and educational purposes, with an informational focus on the investigative process. Javeayah Harris investigation: How do forensic investigators solve a homicide when the victim's remains have allegedly been severely damaged? That's one of the central questions in the investigation into the death of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris, whose parents Johmarea Harris and Michilae Herring are accused of abusing and killing her before allegedly attempting to destroy her remains in Aiken, South Carolina. The case has shocked investigators and raised difficult questions about what evidence can still be recovered. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Joseph Scott Morgan, Death Investigator and host of the podcast Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan, to examine the forensic challenges surrounding the Javeayah Harris case. When investigators believe remains have been intentionally altered or destroyed, how do forensic experts identify a victim, reconstruct what happened, and establish a timeline?  Throughout this conversation, the focus remains on the forensic science behind the investigation and the pursuit of justice for a child whose case has deeply affected the community.  Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing coverage of the Javeayah Harris case, true crime investigations, forensic analysis, and exclusive interviews with the experts behind today's biggest cases. Watch or listen to Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan

  8. 21 Jul

    Elizabeth Siders: Was Mom a Victim Too? Expert Analysis

    Ohio "House of Horrors": Is Elizabeth Siders a victim, a perpetrator, or both?  One of the biggest questions surrounding the Vinton County investigation is whether Elizabeth Siders was another victim, or a monster - and what culpability looks like in the Siders family case. Our expert guest today brings up another alarming question: could the Siders family also face human trafficking charges? In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with former judge, former Court TV anchor, and child welfare expert Ashley Willcott to examine one of the most debated aspects of the Ohio "House of Horrors" investigation. Drawing on decades of experience protecting children, Willcott explains how Ohio's human trafficking laws could apply, why investigators may still have unanswered questions about coercion, control, and isolation, and whether someone can legally use being a victim as a defense strategy. She also makes clear that even if Elizabeth Siders was exploited herself, parents still have a legal duty to protect their children. If you're following the Siders family investigation and trying to separate speculation from evidence, this conversation explores the legal questions, child welfare issues, and investigative angles that could shape one of Ohio's most disturbing true crime cases. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing coverage of the Ohio "House of Horrors" investigation, true crime analysis, and exclusive interviews with the experts behind today's biggest cases.

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Criminally Obsessed goes deeper — inside the investigations, the courtroom drama, and the human stories at the center of the country’s biggest true crime cases. We track breaking developments, uncover overlooked details, and bring clarity to the chaos — always with compassion for victims and the people whose lives are forever changed. Host Anne Emerson brings more than 30 years of award-winning investigative reporting to every episode. She’s covered the nation’s most high-profile trials firsthand, conducted interviews with some of the biggest names in the true crime world — from Amanda Knox to Elizabeth Smart — and has trusted sources connected to the cases dominating the national conversation.

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