Crime Stories with Nancy Grace - Son Murdered As Mom Listens | Crime Alert Recap Saturday 05.31.25

Episode Date: May 31, 2025

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's three of our top stories this week: An 11-year-old boy in New York calls his mother, begging for help. As she listens, his father shoots him in the head at close range As the trial date nears, a media town hall organized by the Ada County Fourth District Court for Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case brought to light several logistical challenges, especially regarding parking and media workspace. "Can Man Bob," a well-known homeless man known for scavenging aluminum cans, is accused of murdering a fellow parishioner. A woman is beaten almost lifeless...after a break-in at Beanie Baby billionaire's Montecito Mansion...not far from the estates of Oprah, Prince Harry & Megan Markle. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm Jackie Howard and 11 year old boy in New York called his mother begging for help. As she listens, his father shoots him in the head at close range. Police say David Huff 43 uses a Remington 12 gauge shotgun to fire several times into his girlfriend, your Alda to show D at a home in Syracuse. Then he turns the gun on his son, Jeremiah Huff, The child, still alive after the first blast, manages to call his mother. She hears everything. District Attorney William Fitzpatrick says

she had the unbearable tragedy of listening to her son be murdered. She'll never forget that, ever. Huff is being held without bail. War crime and justice news after this. is being held without bail. More crime and justice news after this. I'm Nicole Parton. A town is preparing for the murder trial against Brian Kohlberger.

On Wednesday morning, Ada County District Court Judge Stephen Hippler issued a directive concerning juror questionnaires. Similar to the high profile cases of Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell, the Ada County District Court plans to call upon hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals to come to the courthouse to complete these questionnaires. This process is intended to take

place in the weeks leading up to the stage where the attorneys evaluate potential jurors in groups to narrow down the jury pool. As the trial date nears a media town hall organized by the Ada County 4th District Court for Brian Kohlberger's quadruple murder case, brought to light several logistical challenges, especially regarding parking and media workspace, the virtual event attracted over 100 media representatives and provided an opportunity for direct inquiries to a judge. Scott Wilder, a Fox News representative, expressed

concerns about the courthouse's accessibility for media personnel, highlighting that while the courthouse has an appealing exterior, its practical use for media setup was lacking. The front of the courthouse is a beautiful view, but looking on Google Earth, it's not practical, he said. If we had a parking lot with a few spots for network and local media together, Wilder suggested it would be easier. Judge James Cothwin, who facilitated the town hall meeting, recognized these issues but emphasized the limited space available

both inside and outside the courthouse. I do appreciate that and we can discuss it further, but there is no open parking spaces near the courthouse, he said. Those lots are intended for public use and they tend to be quite full during the day, Cothwin explained. The town hall was held during ongoing pretrial activities,

not withstanding a recent motion from Coburger's defense team seeking to delay the trial, which is currently scheduled to start on August 11. Judge Stephen Hipler has not yet made a decision regarding that request. For Coburger's trial, 12 jurors and eight alternates will be selected. Judge Cawthon informed the media during that virtual town hall that jury selection is set to start on August 4 at the Ada County Courthouse with opening statements expected to follow on August 11. The trial is

projected to continue through November. I'm Drew Nelson, an 83 year old man in Texas is charged with murder after allegedly shooting a man he knew from church on a roadside and later boasting about killing. Wilmer Clifford Brillhart was arrested May 16th. He's accused of killing 66 year old Glenn Davis one week earlier in San Leon. Police say Davis was found shot on FM 5 17 near the old H L and P bridge around 3 30 p.m. May 9th. He later died at the hospital. This isn't Brill hearts first homicide, according to the man himself. He was found not guilty in another case, and that victims brother got to know

Brill heart. Well, he spoke to KPRC. He was known as came in bill from what I hear people would throw cans out when they passed by on 5 17. He would go out there and pick him up. Brillheart and Davis both attended Lighthouse Christian Ministries in Baycliffe for meals. Witnesses told police Brillheart had made threats in early May. One woman said he told her he would quote put some lead in Glenn Davis's head. She also said Brillheart often bragged about killing others and getting away with it, claiming self defense. Detectives said witnesses told them Brillheart joked that killing a third person would make him a quote serial

killer. A Galveston County judge issued a warrant and police arrested Brillhart in San Leone with help from the Texas Department of Public Safety special response team. He remains in the Galveston County jail on a $500,000 bond. Court records show Brillhart was arrested in 2014 for the shooting death of 31 year old James Warren. In that case, Brillhart called 911 and said he the shooting. The $1,000 bond court records show

Brillhart was arrested in 2014 for the shooting at the 31 year-old James Warren in that case Brillhart called 911 and said he acted in self-defense. Here again is James brother Joseph Warren. I think they said that my brother was the

aggressive. But the witness that was there that said what he saw that my brother didn't approach the truck. But this man got out of his truck. He was sitting there waiting on my brother. Joseph Warren says he now stands with Davis's family. Whenever we have justice for Glenn, then my family can can finally rest as well. I'm Jennifer Gould. The serene ultra exclusive enclave of Montecito, California has been rocked by a scene straight out of a Hollywood thriller. A violent break in at the sprawling estate of Beanie Baby's billionaire Ty Warner has left a 60 year old woman in a coma, her life hanging by a thread. The brutal assault has sent shockwaves through the

affluent community, a haven known for its celebrity residents such as Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Oprah and its tranquil estates. Raquel Zick with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department spoke to NBC News. I mean it's odd for Santa Barbara County. I think it really shook a lot of our community members. The alleged attacker Russell Maxwell Fay, 42, a combat veteran with a criminal past, was arrested after savagely assaulting the victim and then barricading himself inside the lavish home. Sheriff's deputies swarmed Warner's mansion on Fairway Road just north of Butterfly Beach after a frantic 911 call reported a disturbance

at 4.30 p.m. Take a listen. The suspect is probably still inside the house at this point. The field traffic is injured female who is found in the pond with a listen. Deputies arrived to find Fay had forcefully entered the property and brutally attacked Linda Malikaslanyan, a financial services expert who previously worked for Warner's hotel division. Prosecutors confirm Malik Aslanyan, 60, suffered severe brain injuries and remains comatose, her future uncertain. Fay, displaying bizarre behavior, claimed the mansion was his and demanded that everyone leave. He then barricaded himself in an upstairs bathroom, leading

to a tense standoff before deputies finally took him into custody. Fay was charged with attempted murder, burglary, kidnapping and assault and other charges. He's being held at the Santa Barbara County Southern Branch Jail and is not eligible for bail as he's been deemed a threat to the community. Court documents highlight Faye's criminal history, including prior convictions for domestic violence and unsatisfactory parole performance. Ty Warner, the 80-year-old CEO of Ty Inc., who famously amassed a $6 billion fortune through his Beanie Babies empire, was home during the terrifying ordeal but escaped unharmed. He has

not commented publicly on the incident. Authorities are continuing to investigate the motive behind Faye's actions. So far, there is no known connection between the suspect and the victims. For the latest crime and justice news, follow the crime alert hourly update on your favorite podcast app. With this crime alert, I'm Jennifer Gould. How could a beautiful young first grade teacher be stabbed 20 times, including in the back, allegedly die of suicide? Yes, that was the medical examiner's official ruling. After a closed door meeting, he first named it a homicide. Why?

What happened to Ellen Greenberg? A huge American miscarriage of justice. For an in-depth look at the facts, see What Happened to Ellen on Amazon. All proceeds to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This is an iHeart Podcast.