Crime Alert 09.05.24 | Motorcyclist Shoots 2-Y-O Girl
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The Crime Alert hourly update podcast, hosted by Nancy Grace, provides breaking crime news and analysis every hour. This episode covers several high-profile cases, including a Dallas family attacked by a motorcyclist who fired shots into their car, injuring a two-year-old girl. The suspect, Jason Kane, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and causing serious injury to a child. Border agents discovered over 4,500 pounds of meth hidden in fake watermelons during a routine inspection of a tractor trailer. The driver, a 29-year-old man, was arrested and charged with drug trafficking. The episode also discusses the first nitrogen gas execution in the US, which sparked controversy regarding the method's efficacy and reliability. A corrections officer detailed unexpected observations about the inmate's blood-oxygen levels during the execution of Kenneth Smith. The podcast also covers the case of Kara Welch, a national gymnastics champion and student at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater, who was shot and killed. A 23-year-old man, who was acquainted with Welch, was arrested and charged with first-degree intentional homicide. Finally, the episode highlights the case of Mark Wells, a 21-year-old who went missing in Hazard, Kentucky after an argument with friends. Despite extensive searches, he remains missing after over 30 years.
Outlines
Crime Alert Hourly Update: Breaking Crime News and Analysis
This episode of the Crime Alert hourly update podcast covers several high-profile cases, including a Dallas family attack, meth smuggling, a student's murder, and the first nitrogen gas execution in the US.
Dallas Family Attacked by Motorcyclist
A Dallas family was attacked by a motorcyclist who fired shots into their car, injuring a two-year-old girl. The suspect, Jason Kane, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and causing serious injury to a child.
Meth Smuggled in Fake Watermelons
Border agents discovered over 4,500 pounds of meth hidden in fake watermelons during a routine inspection of a tractor trailer. The driver, a 29-year-old man, was arrested and charged with drug trafficking.
Crime Alert Hourly Update: Recent Cases and Investigations
This segment covers the recent cases of a University of Wisconsin Whitewater student's murder and the first nitrogen gas execution in the US. It also discusses the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Mark Wells in Hazard, Kentucky.
Keywords
Nitrogen Gas Execution
A method of capital punishment using nitrogen gas to induce death. It is a relatively new method, with the first execution using nitrogen gas occurring in 2023.
Methamphetamine
A highly addictive stimulant drug that can cause serious health problems. It is often smuggled across borders in various ways, including hidden in everyday objects.
Aggravated Assault
A criminal offense involving an intentional act that causes serious bodily injury or the threat of serious bodily injury to another person.
Missing Person
A person who has disappeared without explanation or contact with loved ones. Missing person cases can be challenging to investigate, often requiring extensive search efforts and public assistance.
True Crime
A genre of media that focuses on real-life crimes, often including details about the victims, perpetrators, and investigations. True crime podcasts, documentaries, and books are popular forms of entertainment and information.
Crime Alert
A podcast that provides breaking crime news and analysis every hour.
Nancy Grace
The host of the Crime Alert hourly update podcast.
Dallas
The city where a family was attacked by a motorcyclist.
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
The university where a student was murdered.
Q&A
What happened to the Dallas family who was attacked by a motorcyclist?
A motorcyclist fired shots into their car, injuring a two-year-old girl. The suspect, Jason Kane, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and causing serious injury to a child.
How was the meth smuggled across the border?
It was hidden in fake watermelons, which were disguised to look like real watermelons and placed among a shipment of real watermelons.
What are the concerns surrounding the use of nitrogen gas for executions?
There are concerns about the method's efficacy and reliability, as the first execution using nitrogen gas revealed unexpected observations about the inmate's blood-oxygen levels.
What happened to Mark Wells, the missing person from Hazard, Kentucky?
He disappeared after an argument with friends and despite extensive searches, he remains missing after over 30 years.
What is the purpose of the Crime Alert hourly update podcast?
The podcast provides breaking crime news and analysis every hour, keeping listeners informed about the latest developments in high-profile cases, missing persons, and other crime-related events.
Show Notes
Motorcyclist shoots 2-y-o girl in road rage incident. Border agents find themselves in a seedy situation.
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