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Fatal Fender Bender: Ex-Con Crushes Dad of 3 During Insurance Exchange| Crime Alert 6AM 03.05.2026

A minor fender bender turns deadly for a dad of 3 when he tries to exchange insurance information with an ex-con. A mother who smothered her 3 young girls in a jealous rage, could soon be walking free - after being cleared for parole. Plus, a thief is busted for a spicy scam. Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SAVANNAH GUTHRIE MOM MISSING: DAY 32

Despite a reward up to $1,000,000 and thousands of leads coming in, the best investigators can say is the investigations is "definitely closer." The search includes combing for a key piece of missing evidence: the suspect's cell phone. Sheriff Chris Nanos says cell towers in the area have been pings among other leads, trying to connect a digital trail. He acknowledges that there is a lot more data, leads and tips to be looked at. TIPLINE: FBI TIPLINE PH: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) ANONYMOUS TIPS: PH: (520) 882-7463 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man Detained in Nancy Guthrie Investigation Says Online Sleuths are Ruining His Life | Crime Alert 6AM 03.04.26

The Tucson, Arizona man briefly detained in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie is now speaking publicly—insisting he had nothing to do with the disappearance and urging the public to stop what he calls online mob speculation. The father of an accused school shooter is found guilty of murder for enabling the crime. A self-driving vehicle blocks first responders called to this weekend’s mass shooting in downtown Austin, as they rushed to the scene where three people died and more than a dozen were injured. Two young children in York County, Pennsylvania are kept in restraints for most of the day, locked inside a crib turned cage and a car seat, in what prosecutors now call child torture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SAVANNAH GUTHRIE MOM MISSING: DAY 31

The Guthrie siblings' grief visible as they visit the makeshift memorial set up outside Nancy Guthrie's home. The trio leaving their own note to their mother. It reads: "Momma, we miss you so much! Our hearts are broken. We are standing on ash, on scored earth! But Mom, though we are surrounded by so much darkness and uncertainty, our love burns bright. We love you Mommy. We miss you so much. Our best friend!!" Meanwhile, the search continues as Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says investigators are ‘Definitely Closer,’ but are they? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bodycam Shows ‘American Idol’ Contestant in Tears and Vomiting After Alleged Staged Burglary; His Arrest Follows Days Later| Crime Alert 03.03.26

Recently released bodycam footage from Ohio authorities provides insight into the moments following the tragic shooting of Ashley Flynn, the spouse of former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn. Jurors in the case against Misty Roberts, the former mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, heard testimony this week indicating that a DoorDash driver dropped off Plan B emergency contraception at her residence shortly after she allegedly sexually assaulted a teenage boy. Nicole Partin reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.