Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Janette MacAusland faces two counts of first‑degree murder for the deaths of her 7‑year‑old son, Kai Prescott MacAusland, and her 6‑year‑old daughter, Ella Brayton MacAusland. Reportedly, MacAusland and her husband, were in the midst of a divorce and custody dispute.
According to police, the children were found dead in the family’s Wellesley home during a welfare check. The medical examiner determined they died from mechanical asphyxia and acute intoxication involving multiple drugs, including the sleep medication zolpidem (Ambien), the anxiety drug lorazepam, and over‑the‑counter pain relievers acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
Prosecutors allege MacAusland killed the children, then fled to her aunt’s home. She allegedly told her aunt, “I wanted the three of us to go to God together, but it didn’t work,” and later admitted to police, “I strangled them and tried to kill myself.”
The next pretrial hearing is scheduled for December 2026.
Joining Nancy Grace Today:
Alex Sanchez - Criminal Defense Attorney, Website: AlexanderSanchez.com IG: BronxCriminalLawyer,
Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
Claudia King - Former Law Enforcement Officer, Domestic Violence Expert; Host of two Podcasts "No Contest" and "Strong Enough," www.claudiamking.com, @realclaudiaking,
Dr. Jan Gorniak - Fmr. Medical Examiner, Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner, Board Certified Forensic Pathologist and founder of: World Peace Forensic Consulting, LLC
Shannon Hill - Host, Shannon Hill News on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Newly released dispatch audio captures the tense law enforcement response on a New Orleans tarmac after 34-year-old Rony Gomez-Alberto allegedly threatened to hijack a United Airlines flight and claimed to have a bomb in his backpack. Investigators return to the New Jersey home of slain psychotherapist Brooke Hanlon months after her fatal stabbing, removing potential evidence as her husband continues to deny any involvement. In Los Angeles, 61-year-old Ihor Demianenko faces three counts of murder after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing his minivan into pedestrians and a food vendor near a North Hollywood Metro station. Sydney Silvagni reports.
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Naresh Bhatt found guilty of first‑degree murder, as well as defiling and concealing the body of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt. The 28-year-old-nurse disappeared July 2024. Co-workers called for a welfare check after she failed to show up for work. Naresh initially told police he didn’t know where Mamta was, suggesteing she might have traveled. Police ultimately tied Naresh to her disappearce and arrested him.
Later, he admitted to police that he had dismembered and disposed of her body after she committed suicide. Police recovered forensic evidence including blood traces, DNA, and hair fragments, a a power saw with reddish‑brown stains and hair‑like strands. Digital evidence found internet searches (e.g., “How long does it take to get married after spouse dies”).
A jury rejected his account. He faces 20 years to life for murder plus up to 10 additional years for the other charges. Sentencing is scheduled for March 2027.
Mamta's body has never been found.
Joining Nancy Grace Today:
Josh Kolsrud - Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, New Book: The Criminal Lawyer's Guide to Immigration Law, website: kolsrudlawoffices.com, Facebook and YouTube @KolsrudLawOffices,
Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
Brian Fitzgibbons -  Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security,
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)
Stephanie Ramirez - Reporter, WTTG Fox 5 DCWebsite: FOX5DC.COM / IG: @dcreportersr @fox5dc
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'
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Federal authorities charge a 48-year-old Texas man with murder after he allegedly beat and strangled his wife inside their cabin aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship. New York police arrest a 17-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was gunned down while walking to school in the Bronx after reporting bullies. A San Francisco judge sentences IT consultant Nima Momeni to 16 years to life in prison for the 2023 fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee. Sydney Silvagni reports.
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11‑month‑old Koah Sharpe rescued after surviving being buried alive in a dog crate. The boy was underground for about 24 hours. His father, Michael Comer, has been charged with attempted murder and more.
Koah was being cared for by his grandmother while the child’s mother ran errands. When she needed to go out, Comer babysat Koah, who disappeared.
During the search, deputies found freshly disturbed dirt about 50 yards into the woods near Comer’s grandfather’s home. As they dug, they heard Koah crying. The baby was found inside a towel‑wrapped wire dog crate buried about a foot under the soil.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
Randolph Rice - Former Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law, website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd
Dr. John Delatorre - Licensed psychologist and mediator, specializing in forensic psychology, psychological consultant to Project Absentis: a non-profit organization that searches for missing persons, resolutionfcs.com, Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre
Dr. Raymond Gagliardi - General Surgeon specializing in trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and emergency surgery
Eric Drickerson - Former FBI Special Agent for 20 years - Specialized in Kidnappings, Supervised the FBI Mexico/US Border Liaison Program and the Cross Border Violence Task Force. Currently CEO, EAD Global, Inc. providing security services and mitigating global risk for both companies and individuals. Former undercover agent, Member of the SWAT tactical team and International crimes investigator.
Alexis Tereszcuk - Crime Stories investigative reporter
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'
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