Criminally Obsessed

Criminally Obsessed
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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.

  1. 15h ago

    Mica Miller Exclusive Interview: Her Friend and Member of John-Paul Miller's Solid Rock Church Speaks Out

    Before Mica Miller became the subject of the Netflix documentary “Death of a Pastor’s Wife” - which was watched around the world - she was just a bubbly, big-hearted woman leading worship at a small Myrtle Beach, South Carolina church.  Today’s exclusive interview is with one of her closest friends, Alexx Altman-Devilbiss. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Alexx, who met Mica when she was in high school and watched her relationship with pastor John Paul "JP" Miller evolve from a close mentorship into an affair that would eventually end his first marriage. Alexx describes the early warning signs she now says she believes was grooming, how the church community largely turned its anger toward Mica rather than JP, and why she and her husband ultimately left the church rather than stay.  Alexx also opens up about losing touch with Mica in the years that followed, the shock of learning she had died, and the questions she still has about the circumstances surrounding her death.  Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.

  2. 1d ago

    Lindsay Clancy Retrial: Why Kevin Reddington Is Fighting to Stop It

    After weeks of testimony, the Lindsay Clancy trial ended not with a verdict, but with a deadlocked jury 11-1 in favor of finding her not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility.  Due to this hung jury, Judge William F. Sullivan had no choice but to declare a mistrial — or did he?  As the case heads toward a September 29th status hearing, defense attorney Kevin Reddington is preparing to argue something rare: that the case should be dismissed entirely, and that a second trial should never happen at all.  In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with criminal defense attorney Jack Rice, who breaks down the legal reasoning behind Reddington's expected motion. Rice explains the double jeopardy and "manifest necessity" arguments at the center of Reddington's strategy, the claim that Judge Sullivan should have removed the holdout juror rather than declaring a mistrial, and why — despite the argument's logic — Rice believes it's ultimately a long shot.  The two discuss whether a plea deal is realistic, why Clancy's current mental competency could complicate any retrial, and what to expect when the case returns to court.  Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.

  3. 5d ago

    The Death of Saylor Hayes: a Parent's Worst Nightmare or the Work of Nightmare Parents?

    What really happened to Saylor Hayes?  The five-year-old was nonverbal, autistic, and known to wander toward water — which is why her family says she wore a $35 tracking device designed to help find her if she ever got away. But when Saylor vanished from a Pawleys Island, South Carolina vacation rental on August 30th 2026, investigators say that the device wasn't on her. It was later found hundreds of miles away, back at the family's property in Virginia. Tragically, Saylor Hayes' body was found in the water near that same property on August 31st. An autopsy revealed pulmonary edema, a condition caused by a build up of fluid in the lungs. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with 15th Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson, whose office will handle the case against Saylor's parents, John and Geordyn Hayes, charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk and willfully abandoning a child. They have not been charged with her death, and are currently being held without bond. In his first interview since their arrest, Richardson discusses why the missing tracker could become one of the most damaging pieces of evidence against the defense and explains the "reasonableness" legal standard prosecutors will have to prove the parents failed to meet.  He also explains why, based on what's known so far, prosecutors aren't pursuing homicide charges, and what would need to change for that to happen.  Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing coverage of the Saylor Hayes case, true crime investigations, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.

  4. 6d ago

    Mica Miller's Attorney Says There's a "Bombshell" in the 911 Call Nobody's Found Yet

    Days after Mica Miller filed for divorce from John Paul "JP" Miller in April 2024, she called 911 to say she was going to end her life and wanted her family to be able to find her body — but is there something else that 911 call can tell us?  In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Regina Ward, the attorney who represented Mica Miller in her divorce from pastor John Paul "JP" Miller, and who is featured prominently in the new Netflix documentary “Death of the Pastor’s Wife.”  Ward says that buried within the 911 call — and the events surrounding it — is a significant detail that online investigators have overlooked entirely. Ward also lays out why she has doubts about JP Miller's account of his whereabouts the day Mica died, and why she believes Mica's decision to purchase a firearm shortly before her death points to fear, not despair.  Beyond the mystery of the 911 call, Ward describes the extent of the alleged coercive control and psychological abuse Mica disclosed to her — including how she says JP weaponized Mica's faith against her — and explains why South Carolina's current abuse laws, which require physical harm, failed to protect her. Since Mica's death, Ward has become an outspoken advocate for coercive control legislation, and shares her hopes that this case could change the law for future victims.  Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.

  5. Sep 8

    Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: 3 Prosecution Mistakes They Won't Make Again

    After the Massachusetts jury deadlocked in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the question isn't just what happens next in the case — it's how the prosecution let this case slip away in the first place.In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Allison Weiner, a former attorney, Senior Producer at NewsNation, and author of Murder and the Media: Behind the Scenes of Four High-Profile Murders, who covered weeks of the trial in person.They break down the district attorney's decision to charge Lindsay with first-degree murder, the choice to shift the prosecution's own narrative between opening and closing statements, and the aggressive cross-examinations of sympathetic witnesses all contributed to the mistrial — and how prosecutors could adjust their approach if the case is retried.Anne and Allison also discuss the intense public criticism prosecutors faced over their appearance and tone.Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.

  6. Sep 3

    Postpartum Psychosis Survivor: Why We Need to Keep Talking About Maternal Mental Health After Lindsay Clancy

    As the Lindsay Clancy trial brings postpartum psychosis into the national spotlight, one question remains: what happens when the trial is over?  Despite informing Judge William F. Sullivan that the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision on both Tuesday and Wednesday, the jury returned to begin their sixth day of deliberations. After a full day of discussions, the jury still has not reached a decision. Because they have not informed the judge that they cannot reach a unanimous decision for the third and final time before a mistrial must be declared, they will be back in court tomorrow to continue their deliberations.  In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Kristina Dulaney, a postpartum psychosis survivor and the founder of Cherished Mom, a community focused on maternal mental health awareness, prevention, and support. She says we need to keep talking about this devastating but treatable illness — and, more importantly, start talking about it before tragedy strikes.  Kristina shares her own experience with postpartum psychosis and what she wants people to understand about the diagnosis. She describes the sudden onset of her psychosis at five and a half months postpartum, the terrifying experience of losing touch with reality, and the impact it had not only on her, but on her entire family.  Kristina also weighs in on the Lindsay Clancy trial, sharing her perspective on whether postpartum psychosis may have played a role and if jurors were given a full understanding of the illness.  If you or someone you love is experiencing a maternal mental health crisis, speak up and seek help. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is available 24/7 by call or text at 1-833-TLC-MAMA.  https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline  Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and conversations with the experts and survivors helping us understand the cases beyond the headlines.

  7. Sep 2

    Lindsay Clancy Mistrial? A Judge Breaks Down What Happens If There is a Hung Jury

    As the Lindsay Clancy jury continues deliberating without a verdict in the trial, one question looms over the courthouse: what happens if they simply can't agree? On day five of deliberations, Judge William F. Sullivan addressed a jury intimidation incident from Tuesday after court adjourned that led to the arrest of 56-year-old Dawn Light. He questioned all 12 jurors and 6 alternates one-by-one to determine if a mistrial was required and reminded the courtroom of courthouse rules. Later, the jury told the judge for a second time they could not reach a unanimous decision, prompting Sullivan to issue the Tuey-Rodriguez charge. If the jury still cannot agree and a deadlock continues, a mistrial will be declared. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by former judge Ashley Willcott, who walks through what a deadlocked jury actually means — and what comes next if the judge is forced to declare a mistrial. Willcott explains the legal mechanism some states call the "Tuey-Rodriguez charge," how a judge can instruct a stuck jury to continue deliberating, and why, in Massachusetts, that instruction can only be given twice before a mistrial becomes the only option. Willcott also breaks down the five possible verdicts jurors are weighing, why she believes the case is likely splitting the jury in a deeply polarized way, and what a hung jury could mean for whether prosecutors decide to retry the case — or consider a plea deal instead. She and Anne discuss the emotional toll of a case involving the murder of three children, the choice not to sequester this jury, and the growing presence of supporters wearing pink outside the courthouse — possibly including some of the jurors. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.

  8. Sep 1

    Inside Lindsay Clancy's Trial: The Jury Can't Miss the Women in Pink Outside

    As deliberations continue in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the crowd of supporters dressed in pink outside the Plymouth courthouse keeps growing — can the jury really stay untouched by it all? In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with NBC10 reporter Nicole Moeder, who has covered the Lindsay Clancy case from day one through jury selection and nearly every day of testimony as it evolved from local coverage to a national story. Moeder details the shift over six weeks outside the courthouse, from overflowing parking lots to supporters traveling from as far as Chicago and the UK, and why so many say they feel a personal connection to Lindsay Clancy's story, plus why she says online conspiracy theories about Patrick Clancy don't match what she's actually observed in and around the courtroom. She also shares her read on how the jury — nine women and three men — has held up under the weight of the testimony as the Lindsay Clancy verdict watch continues. As the jury entered its fourth day of deliberations, they told Judge Sullivan they were unable to reach a unanimous decision on whether Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible under the law, and the judge encouraged them to continue deliberating and to keep their instructions in mind. The jury ended the day without reaching a verdict. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.

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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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    Criminally Obsessed
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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