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. 3D AGO

    Accident or Murder — What Really Happened to Casey Pitzer?

    Watch the Criminally Obsessed original documentary "Dead Silence: The Casey Pitzer Investigation" out now on our YouTube channel. “She's got her hand on my shoulder guiding me slowly. But she's there. She's there with me all the time."     Nearly thirteen years ago, a day meant to celebrate luck and joy took a dark turn for 32-year-old mother Casey Pitzer. She was last seen leaving a bar in Wilmington, Ohio the night before St. Patrick’s Day 2013... and was later discovered a week later in a retention pond, her death ruled an accidental drowning. But failed polygraphs, destroyed evidence and buried questions tell a different story. The family’s painful and complicated fight for answers continues to this day. For more than a decade, Casey’s loved ones have lived with questions, heartbreak, and a relentless determination to seek the truth. Casey’s case is close to our hearts here at Criminally Obsessed, and we’re here to make sure it remains in the spotlight.  Senior Investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Greg Pitzer, Casey’s father, and Darrell Petrey, the Pitzer family’s advocate. They take us through the timeline and key evidence in the case, speak candidly about the toll of a 13-year search for answers, and share their latest efforts in an unwavering fight for justice.   The full documentary will also air Saturday, March 7th, at 7pm ET on WKRC-TV/Local 12 in Cincinnati, Columbus WSYX-TV/ABC 6 in Columbus and WKEF-TV/ABC 22 in Dayton.  Our conversation with Casey’s loved ones is a powerful reminder that this is more than a headline - it’s a family’s fight, and it’s far from finished.  Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.   We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting @CrimeCon updates coming soon.

    43 min

  2. 4D AGO

    "My Life WAS Normal" — Daughter Reveals Debra Newton's Lies

    Michelle Newton was found 42 years after police say her mom kidnapped her and she’s now revealing more of her mother’s lies.  When Anne Emerson first spoke with her back in December after the viral video of her mother’s arrest in Marion County, Florida, Michelle had so many emotions about finding out who she really was and catching up with family she’d never met.  The federal investigation into why her mom left was still fresh and left her with many unanswered questions.  Michelle has spent the last four months reading 40 years of police reports, court documents, and talking to family and she now has a better understanding of what happened and how police finally caught up with her mother and uncovered her true identity and it’s not what you might expect.   Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson reconnects with Michelle Newton as she navigates her complex new reality – reuniting with her father, Joe, sifting through the truths and lies of her own past, and still trying to maintain a relationship with her mother, Debra Newton, even after all that’s happened.   Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.   We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting @CrimeCon updates coming soon.

    29 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Reunited After 42 Years — Joe Newton Tells All

    For many of us, the case of Michelle Newton started with a viral video of a woman being arrested in Florida. But for Joe Newton, this case started decades ago, when his wife and 3-year-old daughter up and vanished from their life in rural Kentucky. We now know the woman in the video was Debra Newton, arrested for kidnapping her own daughter, Michelle. We’ve seen Debra's arrest and interrogation, and even spoke with Michelle back in December, when the life-altering identity shift was still sinking in.  Now, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Joe Newton, who’s getting to know his daughter, a grown woman he last saw when she was just a toddler. Joe takes us through the raw emotion of reuniting with Michelle, what that first hug was like, and his reaction to Debra’s explosive claims about their relationship.   Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.  We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting @CrimeCon updates coming soon.

    50 min

  4. 6D AGO

    5 Traits of Partners Who Poison — A Psychologist Explains

    All eyes are on the trial of Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of murdering her husband by poisoning his cocktail with a lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022. Following her husband’s death, Kouri wrote a children’s book about grief and healing for her kids – which prosecutors are trying to prove was just part of her painting a narrative of being a good mother, not a murderer. We learned from forensic expert and host of the Body Bags podcast, Joseph Scott Morgan, about the “how” of poisoning deaths. Now, we want to know why. What’s going on in the mind of someone who poisons their partner?  In this episode, Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson is joined by Dr. John Delatorre, a forensic psychologist specializing in partner violence. He lays out five psychological factors in intimate partner poisonings and offers his expert opinion on the Kouri Richins case as the trial presses on.  Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.  Make sure to follow us across all platforms for exciting announcements about CrimeCon Vegas coming soon! See you there!  Learn more about Dr. John Delatorre here.

    36 min

  5. FEB 26

    The Dark Reality of Missing Kids — An Urgent Message for Parents

    When Savannah Guthrie announced her family’s $1 million for information for the recovery of her missing mother, Nancy, she also acknowledged the many cases that don’t get a spotlight. In a generous act to help other families, Savannah donated $500,000 to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.     Senior Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with Gavin Portnoy, NCMEC’s VP of Communications and Brand, to learn the cost – both financially and emotionally – of searching for missing loved ones, specifically children. Gavin stresses the importance of maintaining a “white-hot spotlight” of attention to drive public tips, which he’s seen firsthand solve cases. He explains how caretakers can work to keep kids safe in today’s digital world, because “the white van is in your kids’ pockets now.”     Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.     We’re headed to CrimeCon Vegas in May! Make sure you’re following us on all platforms for more exciting CrimeCon updates coming soon.     Anyone with information concerning Nancy Guthrie is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.    Learn more about the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children:  https://www.missingkids.org/home  https://www.facebook.com/ncmec  https://x.com/NCMEC  https://www.youtube.com/@ncmec  https://www.instagram.com/ncmec

    33 min

  6. FEB 25

    Do Rewards Work? — The Million Dollar Nancy Guthrie Question

    What can a reward really do for an investigation? For all of us following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson, Arizona home, it’s the million dollar question we’re all wondering about after Savannah Guthrie made the announcement. The Guthrie siblings are now offering up to $1 million for information leading to the recovery of their mother, that’s in addition to the FBI’s $100,000 reward.  Will it spur someone to come forward? To find out, we had to speak with someone who worked cases just like this one for the FBI in Arizona.     In this episode, Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson speaks with John Iannarelli, Former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the state of Arizona. They react to the latest updates in the Guthrie case, Savannah Guthrie’s latest social media video plea, the rarity of a $1 million reward in missing persons cases, and what this could mean for the race to find Nancy Guthrie.    Savannah Guthrie has also pledged to donate $500,000 to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to support other missing persons cases, as the search for her mother continues. Anyone with information concerning Nancy Guthrie is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.     Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.     Learn more about “FBI John” Iannarelli   Learn more about the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

    25 min

  7. FEB 24

    Husband KILLED With a Cocktail? — Inside the Kouri Richins Trial with Joseph Scott Morgan

    Kouri Richins murder trial began this week in Utah. Her husband’s sudden death led her to write a children’s book about grief and healing for her three young sons at least. Now, Kouri is on trial, accused of poisoning her husband in 2022.  Eric Richins had five times the lethal limit of fentanyl in his system. Prosecutors say she laced his drink because she wanted money and a new life with her lover.     In this episode, Anne Emerson is joined by friend of the Criminally Obsessed family, Joseph Scott Morgan. He’s the host of the Body Bags podcast and a forensic professor at Jacksonville State University. Together, they break down the gritty forensic questions at the heart of this case: how poisoning is detected in the body, what a lethal dose of fentanyl actually looks like, and whether intimate partner poisonings may be growing in popularity as a method of murder.    Subscribe, like, and follow Criminally Obsessed for ongoing coverage and expert insight into the cases everyone is talking about.    Listen to more of Joseph Scott Morgan on Body Bags:  YouTube Apple Find Joseph Scott Morgan on Social: Instagram Facebook

    41 min

  8. FEB 23

    Tracing DNA At Nancy Guthrie Scene — What Aren't Investigators Saying?

    We're now into the fourth week of the search for Nancy Guthrie. The question on everyone’s mind is: what happens next? ‘Today’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother was last seen on the night of January 31st, before being taken against her will from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Where does the investigation turn now, and what will finally spark the breakthrough that brings her home?    To go beyond the headlines and understand what’s happening behind the scenes, investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with Suzanna Ryan, Laboratory Director & Forensic DNA Consultant at Pure Gold Forensics. Together, they examine the limited clues released so far, explore how forensic DNA testing could shape the trajectory of the case, and discuss the investigative paths detectives may be quietly pursuing right now.   Subscribe for ongoing coverage of this case and many more, and join the in-depth conversations with the experts who work to solve them.   We encourage anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie’s case to contact the FBI tipline: 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at (520) 351-4900 or 911.   Learn more about Suzanna Ryan and Pure Gold Forensics

    30 min
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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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