Crime Stories with Nancy Grace – Hourly Update 02.06.2026

Episode: Jilted Monster Blasts Mother of his Child in Med Lab Bloodbath, Boasts He'd "Kill her Again"
Date: February 6, 2026
Host: Jennifer Gould (substituting for Nancy Grace)
Podcast: Crime Stories with Nancy Grace | iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline

Episode Overview

This Hourly Update delivers a chilling rundown of recent, high-profile crime stories from across the U.S., with a primary focus on a harrowing case of domestic violence-turned workplace massacre in Bradenton, Florida. The tone is intense, direct, and urgent, with host Jennifer Gould guiding listeners through each segment with vivid detail and gravity.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Bradenton Medical Lab Bloodbath

[00:00–04:00]

• Incident Recap:
  Security guard Keith Roberts Jr., 29, carried out a meticulously planned attack against his ex-girlfriend Mishaela Burnham, 29, and her coworker Summer Freytag, 26, at a Bradenton, Florida medical lab.

  • Victims: Mishaela Burnham (killed, mother of Roberts’ son); Summer Freytag (critically wounded but survived).
  • Weapons Used: 12-gauge shotgun (used on Burnham), .40 caliber pistol (used on Freytag and to fire additional rounds into Burnham).

• Police Commentary:

  • Bradenton Police Chief Josh Kramer described the brutality of the crime as unforgivable:

    "The cruelty and the evil that Keith Roberts portrayed yesterday is can never be forgiven.” [00:50]

• Attack Details:

  • Roberts entered through an unlocked door at 12:45pm, shot Burnham point-blank in the face, then fired at Freytag, pumping four rounds into her body.
  • Fired additional rounds into Burnham’s lifeless body after initial killing.

• Survival and Aftermath:

  • Freytag, described as a "living miracle," survived due to rapid emergency aid and tourniquet application.

• Chilling Confession & Motive:

  • According to a newly unsealed affidavit, after capture just 20 minutes post-shooting, Roberts not only confessed but boasted:
    • Brianna Fisher (Burnham’s sister) read Roberts’ words, expressing profound devastation:

      "Reading his words to the police, it's made me feel even more distraught." [02:20]

    • Roberts admitted to premeditating the murder for two years, driven by jealousy and domestic abuse history.
    • He explained the “clarity to kill” came after a two-hour conversation in which Burnham refused to reconcile.
    • Affidavit quote:

      “…even if he could do today over again, he would still kill Burnham…” [03:30]

    • Roberts reportedly cited not wanting Burnham “to be with anyone else” as his breaking point.

• Legal Proceedings:

  • Roberts is held without bail; arraignment scheduled for Feb. 13.

2. Miami Freezer Death: Corporate Negligence Exposed

[04:00–07:10]

• Victim & Circumstances:
  Dr. Helen Maciel Garay Sanchez, 32, anesthesiologist and mom of two, found dead and naked in a locked walk-in freezer at a Miami Dollar Tree store.

  • Incident occurred after store closed for the night; Sanchez left inside as temperature plummeted.
  • Death resulted in a $50 million lawsuit against Dollar Tree for gross negligence.

• Eyewitness Reaction:

  • Anonymous shopper:

    "I would never believe in a Dollar Tree. You would find a dead body in the Dollar Tree.” [05:05]

• Lawsuit Allegations:

  • Store manager Yanelkis Gonzalez was allegedly warned that Sanchez was missing but failed to act. Allegedly instructed staff not to review surveillance footage.
  • Lawsuit claims freezer lacked emergency release/alarm, and that a proper sweep of the store was not conducted before closure.
  • The family asserts that what should have been a routine shopping trip became fatal due to neglect.

• Personal Tragedy:

  • Sanchez, specialist in congenital heart disease, leaves behind two young children in Nicaragua.

3. “Recipe for Murder”: Kitchen Dispute Turns Deadly

[07:10–08:55]

• Incident Details:

  • Santiago Peano Sanchez, 64, shot and killed his wife (who was in a wheelchair), his wife’s aunt (74), and wounded his son following an argument over dinner preparation.
  • Sentenced to two life terms for the triple shooting.

• Host Commentary:

  • “This horrific tragedy proves that when you let a petty beef simmer into a murderous rage, the only thing left on the table is a lifetime of regret and a cold sell [sic]…” [08:45]

• Final Note:

  • A stark reminder of how domestic conflicts can escalate into lethal violence, leaving shattered families and irreversible consequences.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Bradenton Police Chief Josh Kramer:

  "The cruelty and the evil that Keith Roberts portrayed yesterday is can never be forgiven.” [00:50]

• Brianna Fisher (Mishaela Burnham’s sister):

  "Reading his words to the police, it's made me feel even more distraught." [02:20]

• Keith Roberts Jr. (as quoted in affidavit):

  “…even if he could do today over again, he would still kill Burnham…” [03:30]

• Eyewitness reaction to Miami freezer death:

  “I would never believe in a Dollar Tree. You would find a dead body in the Dollar Tree.” [05:05]

• Host Jennifer Gould on the kitchen shooting:

  “When you let a petty beef simmer into a murderous rage, the only thing left on the table is a lifetime of regret and a cold sell…” [08:45]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00-04:00: Bradenton med lab shooting details, investigation, and chilling confession
• 04:00-07:10: Miami Dollar Tree freezer death and corporate negligence lawsuit
• 07:10-08:55: Florida kitchen dispute triple shooting – family massacre

Takeaways

• The episode unflinchingly examines the consequences of jealousy, domestic violence, negligence, and rage, emphasizing the ripple effects on families and communities.
• Memorable moments include harrowing official quotes, the matter-of-fact narration of violence and aftermath, and the sobering reality that some tragedies are entirely preventable.
• The tone is direct and urgent, with a focus on justice, accountability, and the devastating impact left in the wake of brutal crimes.