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Here's one of our top stories this week. Jose Ibarra, the sole suspect in the murder of University of Georgia jogger Laken Riley, found guilty on all charges. The ten charges include three counts of felony murder, malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault with intent to rape, and “peeping Tom.”

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Gabby Petito was strangled by her then boyfriend Brian Laundrie while the pair were on a cross-country van trip. The FBI report states that Laundrie confesses to the murder in a hand written notebook, found near the remains of Laundrie's body after he committed suicide. According to the report, Laundrie tried to cover up Petito's death by using the woman's debit card, and then also sending text messages from her phone, to give the impression that Gabby was still alive. During the trip, a domestic violence episode was caught on Moab police body cam, after a 911 call came in reporting a man slapping a woman.

The footage shows Petito was injured with scratches and bruises. Police determined however that Petito was the aggressor, after she admitted hitting Laundrie. The pair was separated for the night, with no domestic violence counseling.

Petito's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Moab Police Department. Utah's 7th District Court Judge Don Torgerson dismissed the case, citing governmental immunity. Torgerson said he is bound to follow the law as it currently exists and follow rulings of other courts. The Petito's attorney argued to end just the police immunity. He added the Court of Appeals has the authority to determine whether the governmental immunity law is constitutional.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Kathleen Murphy - Raleigh, North Carolina, Attorney at TriangleDivorceLawyers.com
• Caryn Stark - Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
• Lisa Dadio - Former Police Lieutenant, New Haven Police Department, Annie Le Lead Detective, Senior Lecturer, Director of the Center for Advanced Policing and Graduate Program Coordinator, Investigations program, University of New Haven
• Kristy Mazurek - Emmy Award-winning Investigative Reporter

• Mike Hadsell - President and Founder, Peace River K9 Search and Rescue, Twitter: @K9River, PRSAR.org
• Dale Carson - Criminal Defense Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent, Former Police Officer, Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself, DaleCarsonLaw.com
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org, Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"
• Mahsa Saeidi - Investigative Reporter, WFLA-TV (Tampa), Twitter/Instagram: @MahsaWho, Facebook: "WFLAMahsa"
• Dale Carson - High Profile Attorney (Jacksonville), Former FBI Agent, Former Police Officer, Author: "Arrest-Proof Yourself, DaleCarsonLaw.com
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, www.drbethanymarshall.com, New Netflix show: 'Bling Empire' (Beverly Hills)
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"
• Michael Ruiz - Reporter, Fox News Digital, Twitter: @MikeRreports
• Wendy Patrick - California prosecutor, author “Red Flags” www.wendypatrickphd.com 'Today with Dr. Wendy' on KCBQ in San Diego, Twitter: @WendyPatrickPHD
• Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, Atlanta GA www.angelaarnoldmd.com, Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospita
• Sheryl McCollum - Forensic Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org, Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
• Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan"
• Mahsa Saeidi - Investigative Reporter, WFLA-TV (Tampa), Twitter/Instagram: @MahsaWho, Facebook: "WFLAMahsa"

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As part of the interagency contraband sweep at the MDC, agents confiscate 19 pages of notes from Sean Combs’ belongings and turn them over to federal prosecutors. Among those notes are inspirational quotes, reminders about family and financial matters that need to be discussed, and a ‘To-Do List.’ That list included a need to instruct a family member to quote “find dirt” on two potential victims, and quote “find everything” on another victim.

Attorney Marc Angifilo expressed his shock and outrage that he was not made aware prosecutors were in possession of the notes for weeks after they were confiscated. Agnifilo accuses prosecutors of a ‘complete institutional failure’ and claims Combs’ constitutional rights have been violated, as those handwritten notes contained privileged materials. His defense team now calling for a dismissal of the indictment or a recusal of the prosecution team.

Prosecutors argue there has been no wrongdoing, as the notes went to a “Filter team” to confirm they did not contain privileged information before prosecutors ever laid eyes on them. Federal agent Mary Slavik says her team acted “in a completely appropriate fashion” in regard to the 19 pages of documents.

Judge Subramanian calls an emergency hearing on the matter. Shockingly, Combs appears for the hearing unshackled—a freedom granted for all future court appearances. Combs seems more at ease, hugs his attorneys, and surveys the courtroom to see who is in attendance. Judge Subramanian rules that the notes will not be allowed into evidence, and prosecutors must destroy any and all copies of the documents.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Eric Faddis - Trial Lawyer and TV Legal Analyst, Founding Partner of Varner Faddis Elite Legal, former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense and civil litigation attorney
• Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock www.drbethanymarshall.com/ , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive
• Chris McDonough - Director At the Cold Case Foundation, Former Homicide Detective, Host of YouTube channel- ‘The Interview Room’, ColdCaseFoundation.org
• Shannon Henry - President & Founder of SASS Go, (Surviving Assault Standing Strong) , Case Consultant, Adjunct Professor at the University of South Carolina in the Department of Education, www.sassgo.org, @sassgoglobal FB, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok
• Dr. DeWayne Hendrix - Former Associate Warden at the MDC in Brooklyn, and former Senior Warden with the US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Founder and President of A New Daylight Foundation, Author: "Who Are You? See It Say It and Seize It" website: newdaylightfoundation.com , @anewdaylight (IG) @drdewaynehendrix (LinkedIn) @anewdaylight (X-Twitter)
• Alex West - Entertaonment Reporter, The Mirror; website: themirror.com ; alexwestnyc.com ; IG/TW/TIKTOK: @alexwestnyc

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Teen agrees to a walk to discuss an argument with his mom, but has plans to kill her before they even step out the door. This Ulta shopper didn't want ANY help with his makeup.

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Heading into her ninth month of pregnancy, Emma Baum finds out on October fourth that she is already one centimeter dilated. Antwon Butler is the father of Emma's unborn baby; he and Emma have been in a serious relationship for over a year. Knowing the baby will be here soon, Emma has her sister drive her to Butler's home in Gary, Indiana. Thursday night, October 10th, Emma Baum's sister drops her off. Emma tells her sister she will see her "tomorrow" and goes into the house.

On Friday, Emma Baum does not reach out to her family members even though they are expecting her to come home. Emma has a phone, but it is out of minutes, telling her mother not to worry, she is getting minutes put on the phone on Friday. After waiting all weekend, Emma's mother, Jamie Baum, calls Antwon Butler, Emma's boyfriend, and asks to speak to Emma. Antwon Butler tells Jamie that he saw Emma leave with a girl in a car.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Jamie Baum - mother
• Jason Waddell - father
• Abby Smith - sister
• Paige Baum - sister
• Gregory Morse - Criminal Trial Attorney and Partner at the law firm of King | Morse in Palm Beach County, website: kingmorselaw.com;
• Dr. Shari Schwartz - Forensic Psychologist (specializing in Capital Mitigation and Victim Advocacy), www.panthermitigation.com, Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrialDoc, Author: "Criminal Behavior" and "Where Law and Psychology Intersect: Issues in Legal Psychology"
• Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, Leads a team of investigators specializing in locating missing persons, uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, Former Marine and Iraq war veteran
• Lisette Guillen - On-site host of 'Case Files Chicago', website: www.casefileschicago.com, Facebook: chicagolisette, IG: Lisette Guillen, LinkedIn: Lisette Guillen, TikTok: Bluangelwings

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A Texas couple kills their landlord for his cash and cars. "Bear" destroys LA residents luxury cars.

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Jose Ibarra, the only suspect in the murder of UGA jogger Laken Riley, has been found guilty of all charges. There are ten in all: three counts of felony murder, as well as malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault with intent to rape, and “peeping Tom.”

In shocking testimony, University of Georgia Police Sgt. Sophie Raboud recounted the last moments of Laken Riley's life, breaking down the minutes into a timeline. Preparing for the last jog of her life, Riley reaches out to her mother by text at 8:55 a.m. asking if she is free to talk. At 9:03 a.m. Riley calls her mother. Laken Riley then listens to music and is seen on a trail camera at 9:05 a.m. She carries her iPhone in her left hand which is facing toward the intramural fields. At 9:06 a.m. Laken Riley runs out of view of the camera. Minutes after Laken Riley is last seen jogging on a trail camera she calls 911 by activating the SOS app on her iPhone at 9:11am. The 911 dispatcher doesn't speak with anyone before the call is terminated from Laken Riley's end of the call so the dispatcher calls back twice with no answer. Laken Riley's phone also receives a call from her mother at 9:24 a.m. and when Laken fails to answer the call, her mother sends a text at 9:38 a.m. "Call me when you can."

During closing arguments State Prosecutor Shelia Ross State reiterated each of the charges and the supporting evidence. Ross described Ibarra as “a monstrously guilty individual.”

Defense attorney Kaitlyn Beck offered two alternative theories, that DNA was transferred in the clothes strewn about the apartment, inferring Ibarra's brother Diego was the murderer. She also suggested that Ibarra may have been an accomplice, but not the murderer.

Ultimately, Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard determined Jose Ibarra to be guilty on all counts.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Philip Dubé - Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy
• Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, AngelaArnoldMD.com, Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital, Voted My Buckhead’s Best Psychiatric Practice of 2022, 2023 and 2024.
• Sheryl McCullom - Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder, ColdCaseCrimes.org, Host: Zone 7, Twitter: @ColdCaseTips
• Scott Eicher - A founding member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T); Historical Cellular Analysis Expert; Former FBI agent of 22 years; Former Police Officer and Homicide Detective with Norfolk Virgina Police Dept. having served 12 years; Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis handling Criminal, Defense and Civil case, website: https://www.pcaexperts.com/
• Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)
• Dave Mack - Crime Online investigative reporter

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Hero dog would not leave the spot where his owner died, helping to solve her murder. Thieves take odd items from a Tennessee church.

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