Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Alex Murdaugh's empire, BTK's family fallout, Bryan Kohberger's money woes

‘HE KNEW HOW TO SWIM:’ The mystery surrounding a tragic death in a Houston bayou continues to intensify as the victim’s family disputes claims of an accidental drowning. They insist their loved one was a capable swimmer, raising questions and deepening the intrigue surrounding the case.

FOREVER IN DEBT: In a courtroom filled with tension, the lawyers of Bryan Kohberger argued that the families of his victims had received ample financial support through GoFundMe donations. Kohberger, who was sentenced for the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, appeared at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho, on July 23, 2025. The defense’s remarks have sparked a heated debate about the implications of such donations. (AP Photo/Kyle Green, Pool)

Bryan Kohberger during his sentencing hearing

BAYOU MYSTERY: In the midst of rising fears about a potential serial killer, a grieving family has accused the Democratic mayor of ‘gaslighting’ the community. Their allegations come as the family seeks answers and justice for their loved one, whose death has left many in the community on edge.

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Meanwhile, the haunting image of BTK killer Dennis Rader, a figure synonymous with terror, resurfaces as a reminder of past horrors. Rader’s mugshot, released by the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in Kansas back in February 2005, serves as a stark contrast to the ongoing mysteries and tragedies that continue to unfold today. (Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images)

Mugshot for Dennis Rader.

In this handout image provided by the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s office, BTK killer Dennis Rader stands for a mugshot released Feb. 27, 2005, in Sedgwick County, Kansas.  (Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images)

FINAL GOODBYE: BTK killer’s daughter calls him ‘subhuman’ after final prison confrontation ends relationship

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Alex Murdaugh arrives in court in Beaufort

Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh arrives in court in Beaufort, S.C. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/James Pollard)

‘WEB OF LIES:’ Alex Murdaugh’s double life: How greed and corruption brought down Lowcountry legal empire

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