In this gripping episode, we delve into the tumultuous trial of YNW Melly. The defense portrays Melly as a product of his environment, struggling with mental health issues and the pressures of fame. The prosecution paints him as a jealous, money-hungry killer led by hubris. It’s a saga where the line between life and art fades, leaving a young artist's fate hanging in the balance.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

The reliability of eyewitness accounts is challenged as investigators meticulously examine the purported scene of the crime for clues. Doubts about the actual occupants of the vehicle during the killings of Juvy and SakChaser are raised by surveillance footage and cell phone data. Autopsies and a forensic examination of the vehicle suggests a web of deception, indicating discrepancies in the narratives provided. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

The origins of the YNW collective are explored. A group of childhood friends leave their humble hometown in search of greater opportunities before being torn apart by tragedy. Doubts emerge about whether witness accounts of a drive-by shooting are true, amidst rumors, secrets, jealousy, and lies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A stormy evening in January 2022 begins as an innocent night out for drinks with friends for a local couple in Canton, Massachusetts. But by daybreak, Boston police officer John O’Keefe turns up under six feet of snow and his girlfriend, Karen Read, is immediately suspected of striking him with her SUV - leaving him for dead.  As the investigation into John’s curious death unfurls, rumors of a police cover-up captivate the town of Canton and beyond. Is Karen Read being framed? This question...

On November 30, 2021, when Ethan Crumbley opened fire on his classmates at Oxford High School killing four students, the reactions to this modern American phenomenon were sadly familiar. The events that unfolded in the aftermath of the Michigan shooting, however, were anything but. The teenage assailant’s parents, Jennifer and James, were thrust into the national spotlight, when, in an unprecedented turn of events, the two were charged in connection with their son’s acts of violence. Raising...

When a shocking crime occurs, people ask “Why?” Was it about power, ego, or revenge? On Killer Psyche, retired FBI agent Candice DeLong draws on her decades of experience to reveal why these murderers and criminals committed these heinous acts. She will reveal fascinating new details and techniques that experts use to understand the minds of criminals like the Unabomber, Alex Murdaugh and Mary Bell.You can listen to Killer Psyche one week early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in...

Jamell Demons, aka YNW Melly, faces charges for the double murder of his childhood friends, Christopher Thomas Jr. aka YNW Juvy and Anthony Williams aka Sakchaser, in a case that blurs the lines between his music and alleged criminal actions. Did Melly’s troubled upbringing, early exposure to firearms, and his own documentary foreshadow the tragic events? Or is Melly just a product of his environment?   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Jamell Demons, also known as the up-and-coming rapper YNW Melly, has gained notoriety in the hip hop world for both his lyrics and his criminal activity. Although he has never denied his past convictions, Melly adamantly denied any involvement in the shocking murders of two of his best friends in 2018. ‘Murder on my Mind: The YNW Melly Double Murder Trial’ features Law&Crime’s extensive gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Florida death penalty case to explore the circumstances leading up to...