On this episode of Roll Call on True Crime with the Sarge, retired NYPD Detective Michael Alcazar joins me to analyze two of the biggest true crime stories making headlines. We begin with the Lindsay Clancy trial, examining the prosecution’s case, the defense strategy, the key evidence expected to be presented, and the legal questions surrounding one of the nation’s most closely watched homicide cases. We also discuss the Idaho In-N-Out shooting, where suspect Chad Williams is accused in a deadly attack that has drawn national attention. We break down what investigators know so far, the potential charges, the criminal justice process moving forward, and what could happen next in the case. As always, we’ll separate fact from speculation while providing expert insight from decades of law enforcement and investigative experience. Topics include: * Lindsay Clancy murder trial * Trial strategy and courtroom expectations * Chad Williams and the Idaho In-N-Out shooting * Latest true crime news and legal analysis * Expert commentary from retired NYPD Detective Michael Alcazar If you enjoy in-depth true crime analysis from experienced investigators, subscribe to True Crime with the Sarge, like this video, and join the conversation in the comments. 00:00:01 Introduction and welcome 00:01:21 Lindsey Clancy trial update 00:02:10 Explaining petechial hemorrhages 00:03:00 Autoerotic asphyxiation discussion 00:05:13 Lindsey Clancy medication history and potential investigations 00:10:33 Latasha Sanders granted new trial 00:13:50 Story time: Jury duty experiences 00:16:55 Nolan Wells case update and defamation lawyer 00:18:57 Federal charges for threats in Nolan Wells case 00:23:09 Discussion on parallel investigations and outside influence 00:26:30 Nancy Guthrie case update 00:28:15 Upcoming guest: Russell Edwards 00:30:26 Idaho In-N-Out Burger shooting 00:38:00 Discussion on female law enforcement apparel 00:40:01 Koig murder conviction appeal 00:43:40 Timothy Kramer case conviction 00:48:20 Members-only AMA announcement 00:54:27 Cold case conference and website accessibility #LindsayClancy #ChadWilliams #IdahoShooting #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeWithTheSarge #MichaelAlcazar #CrimeNews #CriminalJustice #CourtTV #RollCall

For more than 135 years, the identity of Jack the Ripper has remained one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in criminal history. But has the case finally been solved? On this episode of True Crime with the Sarge, retired NYPD Sergeant Joseph Giacalone sits down with bestselling author Russell Edwards, whose groundbreaking book, Naming Jack the Ripper: The Definitive Reveal, argues that the infamous Victorian serial killer has finally been identified through historical investigation, forensic evidence, and DNA analysis. Together, they explore: * The evidence linking Aaron Kosminski to the Whitechapel murders * The controversial DNA testing that continues to divide experts * How modern forensic science is being applied to a 19th-century investigation * The victims of Jack the Ripper and the impact of the Whitechapel murders * The biggest criticisms of the case against Kosminski * Whether the mystery has truly been solved or remains open to debate * What today’s homicide investigators can learn from one of history’s most famous serial murder investigations Whether you’re fascinated by serial killers, criminal investigations, forensic science, cold cases, or Victorian-era crime, this is an in-depth discussion you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to True Crime with the Sarge for expert interviews, cold case investigations, serial killer analysis, and the latest true crime news from experienced investigators. #JackTheRipper #RussellEdwards #TrueCrime #SerialKillers #ColdCase #WhitechapelMurders #AaronKosminski #Forensics #DNAEvidence #History #CrimeHistory #CriminalInvestigation #TrueCrimePodcast #JosephGiacalone #TrueCrimeWithTheSarge

Bryan Kohberger is back in the headlines, now seeking a new trial after his conviction in the Idaho college murders. What arguments is the defense making, and what are the chances they could succeed? Joining me on this week’s Roll Call is retired NYPD Detective Michael Alcazar as we break down the latest developments in some of the biggest true crime stories making headlines. In this episode, we discuss: • Bryan Kohberger’s request for a new trial and what happens next. • The latest developments in the Nancy Guthrie investigation in Arizona. • New information surrounding the suspicious death investigation of Nolan Wells in Mississippi. • Additional breaking true crime news and legal updates from across the country. Every Friday, Roll Call brings you expert analysis of the week’s biggest criminal investigations, courtroom proceedings, and breaking true crime stories from the perspective of experienced investigators. If you enjoy fact-based true crime coverage, investigative analysis, and legal insights, be sure to subscribe, like this video, and share it with fellow true crime followers. 00:00:01 Roll Call Introduction 00:04:24 Nancy Guthrie Case Update and Savannah Guthrie Plea 00:18:31 Bryan Kohberger New Trial Request 00:28:38 Nolan Wells Case Investigation and Shenanigans 00:41:51 Seattle Mass Shooting Press Conference Fallout 00:59:40 Wrap-Up and Upcoming Interview #BryanKohberger #NancyGuthrie #NolanWells #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeWithTheSarge #MichaelAlcazar #CrimeNews #CriminalInvestigation #MurderInvestigation #CourtroomNews #BreakingNews #IdahoMurders #Arizona #Mississippi #RollCall #joegiacalone

One of the most significant digital privacy and criminal investigation cases in recent history is here. In this episode of True Crime with the Sarge, we break down the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Chatrie v. United States, a landmark case that examines the constitutionality of geofence warrants and their impact on the Fourth Amendment, digital privacy, law enforcement investigations, and the future of location-based evidence. Joining me is former Assistant U.S. Attorney and current Adjunct Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, who provides expert legal insight into what this decision means for prosecutors, defense attorneys, investigators, judges, technology companies, and everyday Americans. Together we’ll discuss: * What is a geofence warrant? * How Google location history became a powerful investigative tool * The facts behind the Chatrie case * Why the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case * The Court’s analysis of Fourth Amendment protections * How this ruling changes criminal investigations * What it means for future homicide, robbery, and violent crime investigations * Digital evidence, search warrants, and probable cause * The balance between privacy rights and public safety * How this decision could reshape law enforcement nationwide Whether you’re a true crime fan, investigator, attorney, law student, journalist, or simply interested in constitutional law, this episode offers an in-depth analysis of one of the most important criminal procedure decisions in the digital age. Subscribe to True Crime with the Sarge for expert analysis from former NYPD Sergeant Joseph Giacalone, featuring leading investigators, prosecutors, forensic experts, attorneys, journalists, and authors discussing today’s biggest criminal cases and investigative issues. 00:00 Introduction to Chatrie v. United States 00:03:00 Case Background: The Richmond Federal Credit Union Robbery 00:05:18 How Geofence Warrants Work and Google's Anonymization Process 00:08:12 Privacy Concerns, Fourth Amendment Rights, and Historical Context 00:14:38 First Cousin to Geofence Warrants: Reverse Keyword Searches 00:17:07 Digital Privacy Expectations and Katz v. United States 00:23:22 Future of Geofence Warrants and the Impact of Changing Technology #TrueCrime #SupremeCourt #FourthAmendment #GeofenceWarrants #DigitalPrivacy #LawEnforcement #ConstitutionalLaw #SearchWarrants #TrueCrimeWithTheSarge #joegiacalone

Did a landmark lawsuit uncover critical homicide data that could help identify America’s underreported Native American homicide cases? On this episode of True Crime with the Sarge, retired NYPD Sergeant Joseph Giacalone is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Josh Zeman and Thomas Hargrove, founder and director of the Murder Accountability Project (MAP), for a fascinating discussion about one of the most important developments in modern homicide investigations. After a seven-year legal battle, the FBI has been required to report all Native American and Alaskan Native homicides under its jurisdiction to the Murder Accountability Project, dramatically expanding the nation’s largest searchable homicide database. What does this mean for investigators, journalists, victims’ families, and the future of solving cold cases? We’ll discuss: * The 7-year lawsuit against the FBI and why it matters * How the Murder Accountability Project analyzes homicide data nationwide * The importance of complete and transparent crime reporting * Geographic clusters where data suggests serial killers could still be operating * How unsolved murders reveal patterns that traditional investigations may miss * Cold cases, serial offender detection, and data-driven policing * What investigators, researchers, and the public should know about America’s unsolved homicide crisis If you’re interested in serial killers, cold cases, FBI investigations, homicide statistics, crime analysis, geographic profiling, unsolved murders, and criminal investigations, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to True Crime with the Sarge for expert analysis from law enforcement professionals, investigative journalists, filmmakers, prosecutors, and leading true crime experts. 00:00:01 Introduction and Guest Overview 00:01:27 The Origins of the Seven-Year Lawsuit Against the FBI 00:09:35 Why the FBI Failed to Report Homicide Data 00:10:11 Murder Rates and Missing Indigenous Persons 00:19:06 Analyzing the FBI's Low Clearance Rates 00:23:52 Jurisdictional Challenges and Tribal Police 00:26:10 Using Algorithms to Spot Serial Murder Clusters 00:29:04 Why Accurate Crime Reporting Matters 00:33:16 Plugging the Gaps: MAP's Data Collection Efforts 00:41:40 How Homicide Detectives Use the Murder Accountability Project 00:54:32 Future Plans and Next Steps for MAP #truecrimewiththesarge #map #murderaccountabilityproject #truecrimepodcast #thomashargrove

The biggest true crime stories of the week are on Roll Call! Join True Crime with the Sarge as retired NYPD Detective Michael Alcazar and retired NYPD Sergeant Joseph Giacalone break down the latest courtroom developments, investigative updates, and criminal justice headlines. This week we discuss the latest pretrial hearings involving singer D4VD in the death of Celeste Rivas-Hernandez, examining the evidence, legal arguments, and what could happen next as the case moves toward trial. We also provide an important update on the Lindsay Clancy case, as prosecutors and defense attorneys continue preparing for trial in the deaths of her three young children. We’ll discuss the legal issues, mental health defenses, and what these latest proceedings could mean for the future of the case. In addition, we examine the newly released family-commissioned autopsy in the death of Nolan Wells, comparing its findings with previous reports and discussing what impact, if any, the independent examination may have on the ongoing investigation. As always, we’ll cover additional breaking true crime stories from around the country, answer your questions live, and provide expert analysis from two veteran investigators. If you enjoy in-depth true crime analysis, courtroom coverage, criminal investigations, and law enforcement insight, be sure to subscribe, like, and share True Crime with the Sarge. Topics Covered: * D4VD pretrial hearings * Celeste Rivas-Hernandez death investigation * Lindsay Clancy murder case update * Nolan Wells family autopsy findings * Autopsy Protocol #TrueCrime #RollCall #D4VD #LindsayClancy #NolanWells #CourtNews #CrimeNews #CriminalInvestigation #MichaelAlcazar #JosephGiacalone #TrueCrimeWithTheSarge

Who speaks for the unidentified? In this powerful episode of True Crime with the Sarge, we sit down with members of the Trans Doe Task Force, an organization dedicated to helping identify transgender, gender-diverse, and LGBTQ+ unidentified human remains through investigative research, genealogy, public outreach, and collaboration with law enforcement. We discuss the unique challenges investigators face when attempting to identify transgender victims, including misgendering in official records, missing person reporting issues, outdated investigative practices, and the importance of restoring victims’ identities with dignity and accuracy. We also take an in-depth look at one of the most discussed unidentified victims connected to the Gilgo Beach serial killings: Asian Doe. Despite years of investigation, this victim remains unidentified. We explore what is publicly known about the case, recent developments, investigative challenges, and how organizations like the Trans Doe Task Force may help generate new leads and bring long-overdue answers. Topics include: * The mission and work of the Trans Doe Task Force * How unidentified transgender victims are identified * Investigative obstacles in transgender and LGBTQ+ cold cases * DNA, forensic genealogy, and modern identification techniques * The Gilgo Beach Asian Doe investigation * What investigators and the public can do to help identify the unknown If you’re interested in cold cases, unidentified persons, forensic genealogy, missing persons investigations, the Gilgo Beach murders, Rex Heuermann, and advances in forensic identification, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to True Crime with the Sarge for expert interviews, exclusive investigations, and in-depth discussions on today’s most compelling true crime cases. 00:00:01 Introduction and Guest Introductions 00:00:31 Impetus for Starting the Trans Doe Task Force 00:01:59 The Julie Doe Case Overview 00:04:32 Importance of Victimology in Homicide Investigations 00:06:58 Contextual Clues and Investigating Unidentified Remains 00:09:30 Family Disconnection and Community Outreach 00:11:10 Law Enforcement Relationships and Overcoming Bias 00:15:55 Connections Between the Julie Doe and Asian Doe Cases 00:19:57 Forensic Sketches and Reconstructions 00:24:08 Rex Heuermann and Internet Searches 00:28:34 Exclusions, LAMP Database, and Privacy Concerns 00:30:00 Improving Law Enforcement Language and Best Practices 00:32:45 Differentiating Identities and Drag Performers vs. Transgender Individuals 00:34:35 Trans Doe Task Force Law Enforcement Trainings 00:37:39 Challenges with Missing Children and Family Assistance 00:39:50 Regional Safety and Missing Persons Data 00:43:08 Executive Order Impacts on Namus and NCMEC 00:48:58 Modern Sex Work Trends and Risks 00:52:17 Suffolk County and Asian Doe Case Next Steps 00:54:06 Final Thoughts, DNA Testing, and How to Support the Task Force #TrueCrime #GilgoBeach #AsianDoe #TransDoeTaskForce #ColdCase #UnidentifiedPersons #MissingPersons #ForensicGenealogy #RexHeuermann #TrueCrimeWithTheSarge #DNA #ColdCases #LGBTQ #Investigations #CrimeInvestigation

This week on Roll Call on True Crime with the Sarge, retired NYPD Detective Mike Alcazar and Joseph Giacalone examine three of the biggest developing stories making headlines in the true crime world. We begin with the suspicious death of Nolan Wells, breaking down the known facts, investigative questions, evidence, and what investigators may be looking at as the case continues to unfold. Next, we provide the latest Andrea Shaw case update, discussing new developments, investigative progress, and what they could mean moving forward. In addition, law enforcement has released the 911 call in the Brooke Hanlon case out of New Jersey. We listen to it live to break it all down. Finally, we examine the execution of longtime Florida death row inmate Dennis Sochor, reviewing the decades-old murder case, the legal appeals, the death penalty process, and the significance of the execution. Join us for professional investigative analysis, law enforcement insight, and informed discussion of today’s most important true crime stories. Topics Covered: * Suspicious death of Nolan Wells * Andrea Shaw investigation update * Dennis Sochor execution in Florida * Criminal investigations * Law enforcement analysis * Cold case and homicide insights * Breaking true crime news If you enjoy fact-based true crime coverage from experienced investigators, subscribe to True Crime with the Sarge, like this video, and join the conversation in the comments. 00:00:00 Intro and Welcome 00:00:42 Nolan Wells Case Update 00:20:54 Ohio Siders Family Case 00:29:48 Florida Executions Update 00:31:34 Andrea Shaw Case Update 00:33:34 Brooke Hanlin Case and 911 Call 00:49:05 Brian Kohberger News 00:54:48 Reddit Community Announcement 00:55:44 Outro #TrueCrime #RollCall #TrueCrimeWithTheSarge #JosephGiacalone #MikeAlcazar #NolanWells #AndreaShaw #DennisSochor #DeathPenalty #Florida #BreakingNews #CrimeNews #Homicide #CriminalInvestigation #PoliceAnalysis #TrueCrimeCommunity #brookehanlon