True Crime Reality

It’s the 50th anniversary of the annual BANISHED words list, and Amy and T.J. go over the top 10 words and phrases you can no longer say in 2026. They also go through some of the words that just won’t stay banished, because “at the end of the day” it’s “awesome” and a total “game changer.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are asking for the public’s help in trying to solve a double homicide in Columbus, Ohio. 37 year old Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife, 39 year old Monique Tepe were both found shot to death on December 30th after Tepe failed to show up for work. Police found their two toddlers unharmed in the home, with no signs of forced entry and no weapon left behind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jury selection begins on Monday for 59 year old Paul Caneiro who is facing first degree murder charges for the quadruple murder of his family members. Prosecutors also allege Caneiro burned down his own home along with his brother’s to try and cover up the brutal crime. Amy and T.J. go over the horrific details in the case and why it’s taken nearly 8 years for the trial to begin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump’s hour long press conference had several bombshells in it. First, Trump told Americans the U.S. will run Venezuela until a proper transition can take place. He also said U.S. oil companies would be going into Venezuela to rebuild the infrastructure and start making money. We also learned that Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife will "face the full might of American justice" and stand trial in the United States. As of this recording, they are both on a U.S. warship headed to New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While you were sleeping, the U.S. carried out a large-scale attack inside Venezuela and captured President Maduro and his wife. We know they’ve been flown out of Venezuela, but it’s unclear where they have been taken. The reaction from Venezuela and around the region has been swift, but it’s unknown what will happen next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.