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Criminally Obsessed

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Criminally Obsessed goes deeper — inside the investigations, the courtroom drama, and the human stories at the center of the country’s biggest true crime cases. We track breaking developments, uncover overlooked details, and bring clarity to the chaos — always with compassion for victims and the people whose lives are forever changed. Host Anne Emerson brings more than 30 years of award-winning investigative reporting to every episode. She’s covered the nation’s most high-profile trials firsthand, conducted interviews with some of the biggest names in the true crime world — from Amanda Knox to Elizabeth Smart — and has trusted sources connected to the cases dominating the national conversation.Sinclair Inc. Biographies & Memoirs Politics & Government True Crime
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  • New Lynette Hooker Theories: Mangroves, Black Tankini & Grand Jury?

    New Lynette Hooker Theories: Mangroves, Black Tankini & Grand Jury?
    May 4 2026
    One month later, where is Lynette Hooker? She disappeared in the Bahamas on April 4th after her husband, Brian Hooker, said she fell from their dinghy near Elbow Cay, but let's face it, does anyone REALLY believe him? In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, we explore new theories about where her body could have been hidden and how evidence may have been destroyed, but what could still be left behind. Investigative reporter Anne Emerson and forensic diver Alex Beer break down what he says divers should be looking for now - one month later. From reaction time on the water to the challenges of searching mangroves and ocean bottom terrain, Beer explains where Lynette could be and why even if her body is not found, there should be clues. As doubts continue to grow about Brian Hooker’s story, we take a closer look at the possibilities, the search efforts, and what investigators may still uncover. Support the search for Lynette with the GoFundMe created by her daughter, Karli Aylesworth We’re counting down to CrimeCon Vegas at the end of May! Use code ‘criminally obsessed’ at checkout for 10% off your CrimeCon ticket
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    49 mins
  • "A Blood Pool The Size Of A Human Body": Forensics Expert Examines USF Couple's Murder

    "A Blood Pool The Size Of A Human Body": Forensics Expert Examines USF Couple's Murder
    Apr 30 2026
    A couple vanishes and a week later, they’re found dead in the most disturbing way. In Tampa, 27-year-old Zamil Limon and his girlfriend, 27-year-old Nahida Bristy - both University of South Florida doctoral students - were discovered in black garbage bags, one on a bridge and the other in the water. Their families are left devastated and begging to know why this happened. Police say a trail of evidence led to Zamil's roommate, Hisham Abugharbieh, who has now been arrested and charged with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder. Investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by Dr. Michelle DuPre, a former medical examiner and retired forensic pathologist, as we break down the physical and digital evidence in this case - from blood pools, to garbage bags, to ChatGPT. We detail the criminal complaint, take a closer look at the victims, the suspect, and the unanswered question: why? Police are asking for the public’s help to move the investigation forward. If you were on the Howard Frankland Bridge in Tampa, Florida in the early morning hours of April 17th and have dashcam footage, police are urging you to come forward and share it: contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200. GoFundMe: Support for Zamil & Nahida's Families
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    28 mins
  • Did Nick Reiner Know "What He Was Doing?" Forensic Psychologist Reacts To Latest Updates

    Did Nick Reiner Know "What He Was Doing?" Forensic Psychologist Reacts To Latest Updates
    Apr 29 2026
    Nick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents to death… but did he know what he was doing? In this episode, investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by Dr. Joni Johnston, a forensic psychologist and expert witness on insanity pleas, to discuss the psychological side of the shocking killings of Rob and Michele Reiner in Los Angeles in December 2025. As Nick appeared in court today - quiet, expressionless, and reportedly glaring at prosecutors - we learned that the case is stalled until September, with autopsy reports still not completed four months later without explanation. These updates all come as Nick’s brother, Jake Reiner, penned a loving and emotional essay remembering his parents and calling them ‘the center of my life’. We discuss the swirling questions around Nick’s mental health and reported drug use, explore whether an insanity defense could come into play, and dissect the family dynamics surrounding this tragedy. Read Jake Reiner’s Substack entry, ‘Mom and Dad’
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    37 mins
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