The Fox True Crime Minute

Police dogs are one of law enforcement's greatest assets, but what goes into the making of a K9 unit? Founder of Spike's K9 Fund James Hatch discusses what inspired him to establish the fund and what goes into training dogs such as Yoda to become such skilled partners.

Just like her mother, Jennifer McKinley was murdered in the same apartment as her own child. Jennifer's live-in boyfriend, 44-year-old Erick Erminger strangled and killed her while her son was asleep in a nearby room. Retired Homicide Detective with the Houston Police Department Fil Waters explains the coincidental murder of Jennifer McKinley and details his bizarre interrogation with Erminger.

For almost 50 years, the community of Marple Township, Pennsylvania was haunted by the horrific murder of a young local girl. Editor-in-Chief of the Baltimore Business Journal Joanna Sullivan co-authored a book about the case and provides her reaction to this tragic murder.

It was a hot and sticky night on August 6th, 1988, when 22-year-old Jane Boroski was attacked by the CT River Valley serial killer. She tells the story of how she and her baby survived the vicious attack, and how the encounter altered the course of her life.

On January 13th, 1972, 9-year-old Debbie Lynn Randall was abducted, raped, and strangled on her walk home from a nearby laundromat. Cobb County District Attorney Flynn Broady Jr. reveals the identity of the suspect in the rape and murder case of Debbie.

The year was 1988, and the United States was in the midst of heightened geopolitical turmoil with the Soviet Union. Former FBI Special Agent Joe Navarro shares how he was able to bring down a dangerous Cold War spy ring.

On August 31st, 2023, 34-year-old convict Danelo Cavalcante escaped Pennsylvania's Chester County Prison by crab-walking between two walls, pushing through razor wire, and fleeing from the roof. FOX News National Correspondent Nate Foy provides an in-depth look at the timeline of the manhunt and details the explosive capture of Danelo Cavalcante.

Years after the arrest of Dennis Rader, the infamous "Bind, Torture, Kill" serial killer, a new investigation could link him back to a cold case dating back to almost 50 years ago. FOX 23 Anchor Rick Maranon discusses the new BTK Task Force.

23-year-old Gail Matthews was found holding her 5-year-old daughter, Tamara Berkheiser, the pair bloodied, strangled, and stabbed. Retired Detective with the Lycoming County District Attorney's Office Ken Mains reflects back on his decade-long search for answers in the cold case murders of Gail and Tamara.

As reports about dating violence and sexual assaults from dating apps surface in the news, many question whether or not these tech companies are doing enough to protect users. Professor and Researcher Dr. Julie Valentine discusses her research on the correlation between dating apps and sexual violence. President and Founder of the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Scott Berkowitz shares tips for staying safe on dating apps.

CEO and President of Stopping Traffick Breighanna Vigor shares the story of how she became a victim of online sexual exploitation. Later, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) outlines how she's working to protect children and hold big tech companies accountable with her bipartisan legislation, the "Kids Online Safety Act."

August 5th, 2023, was the last time that 37-year-old Rachel Morin would be seen alive before she was found murdered along a popular hiking trail in Maryland. Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler shares the latest information surrounding the ongoing investigation.