Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

A Massachusetts judge rules that a former psychiatric hospital worker who posted a viral TikTok will not be permitted to testify at Lindsay Clancy's trial. A California chiropractor receives a six-year prison sentence following his conviction for sexually abusing patients during treatment sessions. Minnesota authorities investigate a horrific murder-suicide at a daycare facility that left a mother, child, and the suspect's mother dead. Sydney Silvagni reports.
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Actress and singer Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive at a home in Greenville, South Carolina, around 1:50 p.m. . Emergency personnel administered medical assistance, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. The preliminary investigation by Greenville police and the county coroner’s office indicated no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. A NARCAN pen was found nearby. The exact cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, though reports suggest an apparent overdose may have been involved. Will this play out as the Matthew Perry investigation did with those who provided drugs being charged?

JOINING NANCY GRACE TONIGHT:
Renee Rockwell - Criminal Defense Attorney, Facebook: Renee.Rockwell
Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
Rob Shuter - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, can be found at robshuter.substack.com, Former publicist of Sean Combs, Author: "The 4 Word Answe", IG: @naughtygossip
Thomas Coyne - Medical Examiner, University of Florida. District Eight Medical Examiner, State of Florida. Toxicologist. Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologis
Eileen Reslen - Senior Showbiz Exclusives Reporter for the Daily Mail, TikTok: @eileenreslen, instagram:eileenreslen,X:eileenreslen
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'
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Lindsey Clancy's trial continue as the prosecution rest and the defense opens their case. Today Massachusetts State Police investigator Kyle Pavao, who examined Clancy's Microsoft Surface Pro discussed internet searches related to suicide methods. Testimony focuses on evidence related to Clancy’s actions and her mental health. The jury heard testimony about Clancy saying she hear a male voice telling her to kill her children.
Joining Nancy Grace:
Marie Pereira - Criminal Defense Attorney, Domestic Violence Expert (Domestic violence expert certified advocate, batterers prevention), Registered Nurse

Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter - Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychological evaluations and risk assessments for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addition,” and “Aftershock: How Past Event Shake Up Your Life Today”, and Producer of “Utter Nonsense,” a documentary of exploration of addition and severe mental illness, available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video, website:drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter,
Traci Brown - Boulder, CO - Body language expert, Author: “How to Detect Lies, Fraud and Identity Theft”, www.BodyLanguageTrainer.com, Twitter: @Tracibrown37
Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast "Mayhem in the Morgue”, Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)
Shannon Hill - Host, Shannon Hill News on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube

Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' ON PHONE
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Wedding bells are ringing for convicted murderer Chris Watts as his realtor partner files paperwork to officially become "Mrs. Lizzie Watts." Disturbing video footage and delayed emergency calls lead to second-degree murder charges against a Missouri man after his girlfriend was found beaten to death in a motel room. Pennsylvania authorities dismantle a massive Penn State cocaine ring after fraternity members allegedly used drug packaging as a pledge initiation ritual. Sydney Silvagni reports.
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Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges for the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and faces a potential life sentence The status of his state murder trial is still pending.
On August 14, 2026, Luigi Mangione, 28, admitted in Manhattan federal court that he stalked and shot Brian Thompson outside a Hilton hotel. He pleaded guilty to two federal counts of interstate stalking resulting in death, which carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole. Mangione explained that his actions were motivated by years of severe back pain and frustration with the U.S. health insurance system.
Despite the federal guilty plea, Mangione still faces eight state charges in New York, including second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. His state trial is scheduled to begin on September 8, 2026. His defense has filed a motion to dismiss the state charges under New York’s double jeopardy law, arguing that his federal guilty plea should prevent prosecution for the same conduct. However, prosecutors maintain that the state charges are distinct and are prepared to proceed with the trial.

JOINING NANCY GRACE TONIGHT:
Randolph Rice - Former Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law, website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd
Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
David Sarni - Former NYPD Detective, 27 years at NYPD, Adjunct Professor John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Instagram: dsonthemedia, TikTok: DS08296, Facebook: David Sarni, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-sarni-ba002910a
Thomas Coyne - Medical Examiner, University of Florida. District Eight Medical Examiner, State of Florida. Toxicologist. Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologist.
Lauren Conlin - Reporter, Los Angeles Magazine - Podcaster/Reporter/Host- Co-Host of "PopCrimeTV" on YouTube, Website: www.popcrime.tv and primetimecrimeshow.com, X- @Conlin_Lauren, Instagram: @LaurenEmilyConlin, YouTube: @PopCrimeTV
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'
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