The Interview Room with Chris McDonough

Susan Smith, the killer mom who drowned her two young boys in a lake in 1994, is up for parole in November 2024. THE INTERVIEW ROOM WITH CHRIS MCDONOUGH looks back at the case that shocked the nation when Susan Smith confessed to killing her sons, Michael, 3, and Alex, 14 months. CHRIS TAKES YOU ON THE ACTUAL DRIVE SMITH TOOK FROM HER HOUSE IN UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO JOHN D. LONG LAKE, WHERE SHE DROWNED HER TODDLERS, PROVIDING INSIGHT ONLY A SEASONED HOMICIDE DETECTIVE CAN SHARE. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! On Oct. 25, 1994, Susan Smith, 23, told police she was carjacked by a black male who took her two young sons inside the car. Her story rocked her small hometown of Union, South Carolina, and the country. For days, she appeared on TV news with her estranged husband, David Smith, crying and pleading for her boys' return. After nine days, Smith confessed to police that she drove her car, with her boys strapped in their car seats inside, into John D. Long Lake. Smith was convicted of two counts of murder and sentenced to life in prison - at Leath Correctional Institution in Greenwood, South Carolina - with a possibility of parole after 30 years. She is up for parole on Nov. 4, 2024.

This video is a HIGHLIGHT REEL from our panel interview with guest Kerri Rawson, the daughter of serial killer BTK Dennis Rader. Imagine discovering your father was a hunted serial killer for over 30 years. Kerri talks about growing up with her father and the similarities she sees with accused mass murderer Bryan Kohberger.

Join Chris as he reviews testimony in the Murdaugh Murder Trial about how the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) processed the crime scene of the shooting deaths of Maggie Murdaugh, 52, and Paul Murdaugh, 22, on June 7, 2021.

Join us in the discussion of what Alex Murdaugh testified of in court in the double murder trial of his wife and son...and a look at what's coming next. Be with us!

Join us as we discuss the guilty verdict of Alex Murdaugh in the double murder of his wife and son, the sentencing, and more.

Chris is joined by Gloria Satterfield's family attorney Eric Bland to discuss what comes next now that Alex Murdaugh will serve two life sentences for killing his wife and son.

Join Chris to discuss the latest search warrant information in the Bryan Kohberger case that's been released...from the perspective only a seasoned Homicide Detective can give.

A panel of experts joins Chris to shed light on serial killer Ted Bundy and his crimes, including Bundy author Kevin Sullivan, forensic DNA expert Francine Bardole and her adult son, Larry Tucker, who Bundy babysat as a child.

Join Chris and his special guest, Mallory Beach family lawyer Mark Tinsley as he weighs in on Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction and the upcoming Aug. 14 wrongful death trial involving Alex Murdaugh and Parker Convenience. Do not miss this!

This is a HIGHLIGHT REEL of our previous live video with Mark Tinsley, the Mallory Beach family attorney, who weighs in on the Alex Murdaugh double murder conviction and the upcoming Aug. 14 wrongful death trial. Mark says that Alex had planned for six months to kill Maggie. Alex Murdaugh was convicted of shooting Maggie, 52, and their son, Paul, 22, to death on June 7, 2021, and is serving two consecutive life sentences in prison without parole.

The arrest of Bryan C. Kohberger in connection with the slayings of Univ. of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Maddie Mogen, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20. Our panel of highly-acclaimed forensic psychologists, Drs. Gary Brucato and Ann Burgess (a renowned Mindhunter) are back to discuss what we know about the alleged killer. Also joining our panel is Dr. Burgess' colleague, Dr. Victor Petreca, an assistant professor at Boston College's William Connell School of Nursing. 

New updates in the University of Idaho quadruple murders. Chris & Karen went to the scene, talked with neighbors and others, and offer their insight on the case like only a seasoned homicide detective and an investigative journalist can. Join us!

Join us as our guests, renowned Mindhunter Dr. Ann Burgess, and forensic psychologists Dr. Gary Brucato and ret. FBI Profiler Greg Cooper discusses the personality possibilities of the killer or killers of the University of Idaho students. Also on the panel is Dean Jackson, deputy director of the Cold Case Foundation. Did you know?? The Netflix series "Mindhunter" based the character of Dr. Wendy Carr directly on our guest Ann Burgess! Ann worked closely with former FBI agent John Douglas, who wrote the famed 1995 book "Mindhunter" which was made into the acclaimed Netflix series (2017-2019). The actress Anna Torv played the role of Dr. Wendy Carr (based on Ann) in the series.

Renown Forensic Psychologist Dr. Gary Brucato lays out the possible personality type of the person who killed the four Univ. of Idaho students...based on his professional experience.

In the Highlight reel of Renown Mindhunter, Dr. Ann Burgess she offers her professional opinion of the Univ. of Idaho killings, including that the murderer had the victims under surveillance, that he's possibly killed animals before, and that he will likely kill it again.

Chris is joined by his guest Dr. Mozelle Martin, a forensic handwriting analyst, who will give her insight into the writing samples of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow, and Alex Cox, who are accused of multiple killings. 

Do not miss this! Chad and Lori Daybell are scheduled to stand trial in January 2023 for the murders of two of Lori's children, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and six-year-old JJ, and Chad's previous wife, Tammy. 

Chad and Lori have both plead not guilty. However, Lori's mental competency has yet to be determined, so matters in her case were suspended a few weeks ago.

Join Chris and our panel of experts to discuss the criminal mind in the realm of virtual reality. Guests include Forensic Psychologists Dr. Ann Burgess, Dr. Gary Brucato, and Dr. Lawrence J. Simon; Cold Case Foundation Executive Dir. Gregory M. Cooper, Deputy Executive Dir. Dean Jackson, and legal expert Atty. Billy Little Jr. (See their bio info below)

Dr. Ann Burgess: https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/dr-ann-burgess.html

Ann's books: "Victimology" https://amzn.to/3DoGK8c; "A Killer By Design" https://amzn.to/3FvwjT1Dr. 

Dr. Gary Brucato: https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/dr-gary-brucato.html

Gary's books: "The New Evil" https://amzn.to/3fhzuD8; 

"Understanding and Caring for People with Schizophrenia" https://amzn.to/3gTObMYDr. 

Dr.Lawrence J. Simon: https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/dr-lawrence-j-simon---director-of-research.html

Larry's book: "Mortal Desire" https://amzn.to/3WfH2Xx

Gregory M. Cooper: https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/gregory-m-cooper---executive-director.html

Greg's book: "Predators" https://amzn.to/3Uc0eUk

Dean Jackson: 

https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/dean-jackson---deputy-executive-director.htmlAtty 

Esq. Billy Little Jr: https://www.ndia.net/sites/default/files/SPEAKER%20BIOS%202019%20II%20San%20Diego.pdf

Chris is joined by Jared and Doug and the AWP (Adventures with Purpose) team to debrief the Kiely Rodni & Jolissa Fuentes cases & to catch up with AWP on their adventures. Don't miss this!  AWP on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdventureswithPurpose NEW TIR MERCH is here! https://theinterviewroom.myshopify.com

Kiely Rodni's death was ruled an accident by the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. Join Chris as he discusses the 18-page autopsy report like only they can do.  Catch our other video on the Kiely Rodni case, and AWP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrR2JKLx4qo TIR MERCH is here! https://theinterviewroom.myshopify.com Please consider joining this channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaYSPdXtA5wIBkHk-OKsOMg/join TIR Handle: @TheInterviewRoom

Join Chris and his special guest, Forensic Psychology Handwriting Expert Dr. Mozelle Martin of Forensology.com, who will analyze the personality of Don Wells' reported letters that have been shared with the public. Don's daughter, 5-year-old missing Tennessee girl Summer Wells, disappeared on June 15, 2021.

Listen to the audio phone interview with DON WELLS, FATHER OF THE MISSING TENNESSEE GIRL SUMMER WELLS. In this call, he relates the events of June 15th, 2021, and his admitted contact with his Step Sister when she was 5.  

New compelling information uncovered in the Dee Warner case will be discussed by Chris and his special guest attorney Billy Little Jr. Dee, the Michigan mom and grandmother, has been missing for over a year. It appears that serious questions in this case need to be addressed. Join us!

Join Chris as he welcomes special guest Billy Little to discuss new updates on the missing Michigan mom Dee Warner case. Billy Little is an internationally-known capital case attorney who's handled 17 capital murder cases during his career. Hear what's new with the investigation.

Join Chris for this Mother's Day edition and his special guest, Billy Little -- a nationally renowned capital case attorney who's handled 17 capital murder cases -- as he presents a "closing argument" on the disappearance of Michigan mom Dee Warner. Billy will be joined by Dee's adult children. Do not miss this!

Chris sits down with Hunter, the 15-year-old boy with Summer Wells, at the Horse Pond Swimming hole on June 15, when the 5-year-old Tennessee girl was reported missing. * Hunter's mother permitted this Interview. Also in this Interview with Chris and Hunter is Hunter's mother, Allyson Harris, Candus Wells' friend, and Allyson's grandmother. (C)

It's been nearly a year since Michigan Mom Dee Warner vanished from her home. Join Chris for a deep dive into Dee's disappearance, as he's been working alongside his special guest, Billy Little Jr., the family's investigative attorney. They share their insights from their behind-the-scenes work on this mystery. Don't miss this!

Chris talks with Candus Wells, mother of the missing Tennessee girl Summer Wells, at the swimming hole at Warriors' Path State Park Horse Stables. Candus takes us back to the last day Summer was seen on June 15, 2021.

Join Chris as he discusses his interview at the swimming hole with Candus Wells, the mother of 5-year-old Summer Wells, who has been missing since June 15, 2021. Chris offers insight on the case as only a seasoned homicide detective can.

Join Chris as he talks with Candus Wells, the mother of missing 5-year-old Tennessee girl Summer Wells, taking him into Summers' Rogersville, TN home and bedroom and talking about the day Summer went missing.

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