First Watch: Florida Husband Convicted of Murder & Daniel Hanna’s Upcoming Trial
In Ocala, Florida, 55-year-old Herbert Swilley called police in March 2023 to report his husband missing. But what began as a husband’s public display of grief unraveled into something much darker. In a new development, Swilley was convicted of murdering Timothy Smith. Katie uncovers the staged scenes, shifting stories, and hidden motives that lead to his recent sentencing. Our second case also comes from Florida, where 42-year-old Daniel Hanna is set to face trial on October 29, 2025, after investigators say they uncovered thousands of disturbing abuse videos tied to his online accounts. His federal indictment has drawn national attention, with prosecutors warning the scope of his alleged crimes could involve hundreds of victims.
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Night Watch: Christina Formella: From Soccer Coach to 60 Years in Prison?
In Illinois, 30-year-old teacher Christina Formella is facing 55 criminal charges, accused of sexually abusing a teenage student she was entrusted to tutor and coach. The case has gone viral on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, fueled by thousands of texts, disturbing diary entries, and a growing media frenzy. With her next court date set for October 14th, prosecutors allege the abuse lasted nearly two years and involved dozens of encounters. If convicted, Formella could face up to 60 years in prison.
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First Watch: Fire Captain Charged in Double Murder & A Death Row Controversy
In California, 29-year-old Marissa Divodi-Lessa and her 7-year-old son Josiah were murdered this August. Prosecutors say the killer was Marissa’s boyfriend, Cal Fire captain Darin McFarlin, who now faces two counts of first-degree murder. His preliminary hearing is set for October 16th. Our second case brings us to Texas, where Robert Roberson sits on death row for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter Nikki, a conviction built on the disputed ‘shaken baby syndrome’ diagnosis. With his execution date set for October 16th, his case is sparking international debate: is he a murderer, or a man condemned by faulty science?
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Night Watch: Celeste Rivas Hernandez Found in D4vd’s Car: What Really Happened?
In tonight’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most shocking cases dominating headlines right now. 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez vanished from her California home, only to be discovered more than a year later, dismembered inside the trunk of an abandoned Tesla in the Hollywood Hills. That car was registered to musician David Burke, better known as D4VD. As police execute search warrants, the singer has faced relentless media attention. No charges have been filed, but with a new court date looming, Katie breaks down what we know so far about the case, D4vd and Celeste’s alleged history, and the questions investigators still need to answer.
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First Watch: First Watch: Colorado’s “Faith Gym” Predator & Four Moms Solve Cold Case
In Colorado, former gym owner and self-proclaimed faith-based coach Aaron Thomas Carrado was convicted on August 14, 2025, of sexually assaulting two teenage athletes he trained between 2019 and 2022. He now awaits sentencing in November, where prosecutors say they’ll push for a life term. Our second case takes us to Los Angeles, where four suburban moms known as the “Carpool Detectives” solved a 15-year-old double homicide linked to organized crime. Their investigation not only helped reopen the case, but also inspired a new true-crime book that’s making national headlines.
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The biggest cases. The latest developments. Delivered every weekday, morning and night. Hosted by Katie Ring, Crime House Daily brings you twice-daily true crime updates on active investigations, headline trials, and breaking developments. Every morning, we give you the need-to-know with our First Watch episodes. And every evening? We go even deeper. Follow a case from the first 911 call to the final verdict with our Night Watch episodes.
And on Sundays, don’t miss True Crime This Week episodes. A weekly drop hosted by Vanessa Richardson exploring the most unforgettable cases in true crime history, tied together by a chilling theme like serial killers, disappearances, and more.
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