The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno – Details, episodes & analysis

During a life-changing interrogation, Detective Kim Mager exposed the crimes of a serial killer living among them. Thanks to her skillful methodology, the bravery of a surviving victim, and the dedication of all agencies involved in the investigation, Shawn Grate was found guilty of his crimes and is awaiting execution. Retired Detective with the Ashland Police Department Kim Mager discusses the impact this case left on her, and what led her to write the book, A Hunger To Kill. Donate to the Mager Impact Fund HERE. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a city like Ashland, OH, dubbed "The World Headquarters of Nice People," it's difficult to imagine anything bad happening. But in 2016, Detective Kim Mager was assigned to the case of Shawn Grate, a man who had just been arrested for kidnapping, raping, and torturing a young woman. During the interrogation, it was discovered Grate wasn't just a sex offender. He was a serial killer. Retired Detective with the Ashland Police Department Kim Mager reflects on her involvement in the case and unpacks her 33-hour-long interrogation of Grate, as detailed in her new book, A Hunger To Kill. Donate to the Mager Impact Fund HERE. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What drives a person to commit mass murder? With such a heinous crime, it's difficult to understand the motivations and mental illnesses that exist within a person's mind which lead them to carry out violence on a devastating level. However, research can help explain the existing patterns to better understand the factors at hand and prevent these crimes from happening in the future. Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and New York State Psychiatric Institute Dr. Ragy Girgis is the curator of the Columbia Mass Murder Database. He provides a glimpse into his research and discusses how we can prevent mass murders today. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For collegiate women, joining a sorority offers the possibility of philanthropy, sisterhood, and community. This was especially true at Florida State University, where the young women of Chi Omega had a strong bond with one another. Nights at the sorority house often felt like a slumber party, as girls gathered together to gossip, paint each other's nails, and borrow clothes. However, that sacred sense of safety and community was broken one January night in 1978, when a monster attacked. Author and motivational speaker Kathy Kleiner shares the story of how she survived an attack from Ted Bundy at the Chi Omega sorority house and discusses the impact the nightmare had on her life. Later, she describes testifying at Bundy's trial and coming face-to-face with the murderer who killed her friends. In her book, A Light in the Dark: Surviving More than Ted Bundy, Kathy Kleiner details how she survived lupus, Ted Bundy, an armed robbery, and even breast cancer. She spreads her message of hope and light to others dealing with trauma. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From an early age, women are taught to be vigilant, to be hyper-aware of their surroundings, and to never be alone. Statistically, women are more likely to be victims of violent crime than men, meaning there's always an additional target on their backs. However, the best tool for self-protection is not always a weapon, but instead, one's situational awareness. Damsel Director with Damsel In Defense Nancy Abercrombie discusses the mission behind her organization, as well as the services it provides. She shares how she was inspired to spread the message of self-defense, and later provides safety tips and ways in which listeners should listen to their intuition. Damsel In Defense is an organization that works to educate women on the ways in which they can defend themselves when exposed to danger, while also empowering them to possess the confidence they need in order to do so. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On January 26th, 2011, 27-year-old schoolteacher Ellen Greenberg sent her first-grade students home early in order to avoid an impending blizzard. Once her students were accounted for, Ellen drove home to her Philadelphia apartment that she shared with her fiancé. That night, behind her locked apartment door, Ellen was found stabbed to death in her kitchen. However, her violent death was ruled a suicide. Joshua and Sandee Greenberg are the parents of Ellen and have been fighting to change her manner of death from suicide to homicide or undetermined. They share their fight for justice 12 years later and discuss the mysterious circumstances of Ellen's death. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each year, hundreds of thousands of people go missing in the United States. Although African Americans represent thirteen percent of the population, people of color make up roughly forty percent of missing persons cases. Despite making up a significant proportion of these cases, people of color often don't receive the proper amount of exposure. Co-founders of the Black and Missing Foundation Derrica Wilson and Natalie Wilson share how their nonprofit works to bring attention to cases of missing people of color. They explain the resources they use to help amplify these cases and share how listeners can help and get involved in their own community. At the 2023 CrimeCon in Orlando, Derrica and Natalie received the Clue Award for 'Crime Fighter of the Year' for the impact the Black and Missing Foundation has made on countless missing persons cases across the country. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For 24-year-old Daniel Robinson, the deserts of Arizona offered the possibility of excitement and opportunity. After graduating from college, he moved to Phoenix and pursued a career as a field geologist. However, on the morning of July 23, 2021, Daniel disappeared, prompting a missing person search. Less than a month later, his jeep was found crashed in a desert ravine. His phone, wallet, keys, and clothes were found at the site, but no traces of Daniel were present. Retired U.S. Army veteran David Robinson II discusses the mysterious circumstances of his son's disappearance. He discusses his tireless search for answers and explains why he's taken the case into his own hands. If you have any information about the disappearance of Daniel Robinson, visit pleasehelpfinddaniel.com or call the tip line at (844) 602-0660. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One young boy in Cheviot, Ohio endured an unthinkable nightmare, suffering years of abuse from the people who were supposed to love and care for him. Beginning at the age of ten, the boy was tortured by his stepmother, Amy Rodriguez-Dangel. On Monday, November 6th, a Hamilton County jury found the 46-year-old woman guilty of four of the eleven endangering children counts she faced. She is scheduled to be sentenced on December 5th of this year. FOX 19 Anchor and Host of Cincinnati’s Crime Vault Podcast Jessica Schmidt shares the shocking details of this heartbreaking case and explains how the trial unfolded. Later, she provides an update on the young victim and shares the reactions of the Hamilton County community to this horrific story. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Smith knew he wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement from a young age, so it made sense that he would go on to become an NYPD detective. Whether it was narcotics, robbery, or even homicide, Tom handled it all. Following the 9/11 terror attacks on New York City, Tom even joined the FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force. One day in 2008, Tom was given a life-changing case. A journalist had been taken hostage by an Al-Qaeda-affiliated group. The assignment at hand: bring him home. Retired NYPD Detective and Co-Host of the Gold Shields podcast Tom Smith discusses his role in the heart-racing operation. He explains how he coordinated with various law enforcement agencies, as well as an infamous heroin dealer, in order to locate the hostages and ensure a safe return. Tom Smith is also the President of TNR Investigations, an investigative organization that works to provide clients with top-tier strategies when handling security threats. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices