Crime Stories with Nancy Grace - Cause of Death Finally Revealed in the Deaths of Delphi Murder Victims | Crime Alert Recap Sunday 10.27.24

Episode Date: October 27, 2024

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You're listening to an iHeart Podcast. Crime Alert, hourly update, breaking crime news now. I'm Jennifer Gould. The trial for Richard Allen, the man accused of murdering Abby Williams and Libby German, featured testimony from pathologist Roland Kaur, who conducted the autopsies on the victims. Kaur testified that Abby Williams suffered a single mortal wound to the left side of her neck, severing the jugular vein. He estimated that she bled out within five to ten minutes and would have likely been conscious and able to react to her injuries. Libby German

sustained multiple wounds to the right side of her neck, including injuries to the carotid arteries. Corr determined that she died more quickly than Abby due to the severity of her wounds. Both girls were found with no signs of sexual trauma or restraint. Abby had a faint linear mark on her lip, which Corr believed could have been caused by duct tape or cloth. Libby had minor abrasions on her chest. Corr initially believed that multiple weapons may have been used in the murders due to the serrated nature of the wounds. However, he later revised his opinion, stating that a single weapon, such as a box cutter, could have caused the injuries. The defense attorney, Brad Rozzi, questioned Corr about

the discrepancies in his testimony regarding the number of weapons used. Rossi expressed frustration that Corr had met with the prosecution three times after his deposition without informing the defense of his changing thoughts on the murder weapon. For the latest on the Delphi murder case, follow the Crime Alert hourly update on your favorite podcast app. A Texas teenager who was on the run for more than three months after allegedly shooting a sonic manager during an argument over counterfeit money has been arrested in Dallas. Adia Roberson, 17, was caught by U.S. Marshals at a Dallas apartment complex following a tip regarding her whereabouts. She had been a fugitive on the Texas 10 Most Wanted list since July 16th. The murder of 33-year-old Daniel Shrewbury occurred on July 7th at a San Antonio Sonic drive-in. This witness who spoke to Ken's 5 News was in the drive-thru

when the shots rang out. And then I heard two additional gunshots after that and that's when my mind went, okay, this, you know, something is happening here. Tried to, you know, get out of there essentially because I was scared. According to San Antonio Crime Stoppers, police arrived at the scene to find Shrewberry shot in the chest and unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the location. Authorities allege that Roberson, along with two others, tried to use fake money to buy food at the Sonic.

When the transaction, though, was denied, an argument ensued, and Roberson is accused of stealing money from an employee. As the group tried to leave, Shrewberry went outside to take a picture of their license plate. This move reportedly angered another suspect, Joshua Joseph, who allegedly threatened to shoot Shrewberry. Moments later, police say Roberson got out of the car armed with a gun and shot the victim before playing the scene. Joseph was arrested in August and charged with murder. Following his arrest, Joseph said this on Fox 4 News. Roberson, meanwhile, remained at large until her capture this week. She's currently being held on a $520,000 bond in the Dallas County Jail on charges of murder and forgery.

It remains unclear if she will be tried as an adult. An Ohio mother from Westlake may be facing jail time for leaving her children home alone for nearly three days while she traveled to Florida. The judge determined that Dominique Knowles, 32, endangered her children by leaving them unattended without a phone. Knowles reportedly checked in on her kids sporadically using FaceTime and security cameras at home. Police discovered that Knowles left her 10-year-old child in charge of her seven-year-old twin sisters, who are special needs, while taking her eight-month-old son with her on her trip to Florida. The children's fourth-grade teacher raised the alarm after the 10-year-old mentioned talking to her mom on the, quote, camera and receiving food deliveries at the door.

Upon a welfare check at the home, officers found the apartment in a messy state with spilled liquids on the floor. One of the twins even slipped and fell during that visit. Prosecuting attorney Michael Maloney expressed shock at the case, emphasizing that Knowles had not properly monitored her children. Despite initially denying leaving Ohio, evidence showed that she spent time in Miami saying that she had traveled there with a friend who was getting liposuction. Knowles was ultimately charged with child endangerment and was found guilty. She faces a potential six-month prison sentence at her upcoming sentencing hearing.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring children's safety and well-being. Don't leave your children home alone. In Independence, Missouri, the Independence Police Department is searching for a missing 65-year-old man last seen on Tuesday, October 22. James Banks is six feet tall, 230, with brown and gray hair and blue eyes. Banks was wearing camouflage suspenders and blue jeans with gray and brown tennis shoes. The color t-shirt is unknown. Banks also wears glasses. He was last seen at 4013 South Kings Highway in Independence, Missouri.

According to the State Highway Patrol, Banks is diagnosed with dementia and high blood pressure. He drives a gray 2018 Ford F-150. The pickup truck has a Missouri state license plate 4PDW33. The State Highway Patrol says Banks was headed to Menards, the Independence location, but never made it. Anyone with any information regarding Banks' whereabouts is encouraged to call 911 or call the Independence Police Department at 816-860-3600. I'm Drew Nelson. A California man faces federal charges for allegedly using a drone to deliver fentanyl, resulting in the overdose death of a woman. The suspect, Christopher Laney, age 34 from Lancaster, now faces multiple counts related to drug trafficking and illegal drone use.

Authorities claim Laney used an unregistered drone to transport narcotics, including fentanyl, from his home to a nearby church. According to the indictment, in January of 2023, Laney delivered fentanyl via drone to a third party who then provided the drugs to a woman identified only as JK. She died the next day from a fatal overdose. The indictment also links Laney to at least three other drug deliveries using the same drone in December of 2022 and January of 23. Investigators discovered video footage from the drone showing these drug drops, leading them to believe that Laney had been using the unmanned aircraft repeatedly for his illegal operations. The drone used in these deliveries was a model that allows the operator to control it via video feed with specialized goggles. During a search of Laney's residence, authorities seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, and several firearms.

The weapons included an AR-15 assault-style rifle and two 9mm firearms without serial numbers, making the so-called ghost guns difficult to trace. Laney faces charges of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, and four counts of operating an unregistered aircraft and furtherance of drug trafficking. If convicted on all charges, Laney could face a minimum sentence of 25 years in federal prison. The investigation involved multiple agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Authorities continue to investigate whether Laney is connected to other drug-related incidents in the area. For the latest crime and justice

news, follow the Crime Alerts hourly update on your favorite podcast app. With this Crime Alerts, I'm Drew Nelson. You're listening to an iHeart Podcast.