Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Episode: Sentencing Delayed For A Father Who Ran Over And Killed His Infant Son | Crime Alert Recap Saturday 12.13.2025
Date: December 13, 2025

Overview

In this episode, Nancy Grace and her reporting team deliver a series of deeply disturbing and high-profile crime stories from around the country. The main focus centers on the tragic case of Justin Golden, a young father whose sentencing for the fatal running over of his 8-month-old son has been delayed. The episode also covers other major crime updates, including a child murder case in Georgia, a shocking food tampering incident in Indiana, and a headline-grabbing arrest in the world of college football. Throughout, Nancy Grace’s tone remains probing, compassionate, and unflinching, demanding justice and clarity in even the darkest cases.

Key Stories and Discussion Points

1. Delayed Sentencing in Jacksonville Tragedy

[02:23–04:09]

• Case Summary: Justin Golden, 21, pled guilty to aggravated manslaughter after fatally running over his 8-month-old son, Pablo, in Jacksonville during a roadside argument with the child’s mother.
• Incident Details:
  • Argument over baby wipes and money leads to the child’s mother demanding to exit the vehicle.
  • Golden removes Pablo from the car and places him on the ground at the intersection of McDuff and Lenox Avenues.
  • As Golden drives away, he runs over his son. A witness follows him while calling 911.
• Golden’s Account & Plea: In a letter to the judge, Golden pleads for leniency, characterizing the tragedy as a mistake rather than a crime:
  • Quote:

    "If I'm guilty of anything, ma'am, I'd be guilty of an accident that was caused by a mistake."
    — Justin Golden to the Judge [03:56]

• Investigation & Community Impact:
  • Investigators sifted evidence, including a bloodied pacifier, and gathered emotional witness statements.
  • The delay in sentencing—for the second time in a month—raises questions and prolongs the family’s anguish.

2. Former Michigan Football Coach Arrested Post-Firing

[04:10–05:54]

• Details: Sharon Moore, former acting head coach for the Wolverines, was arrested following his termination for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.
• Criminal Investigation:
  • Moore is being held in Washtenaw County Jail; investigation pertains to alleged assault.
  • University maintains zero tolerance for policy violations.
  • Implication: Immediate shakeup in Michigan’s coaching staff ahead of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.
• Key Quote:

  "Officials say the incident does not appear to be random and there is no ongoing threat to the community."
  — Dave Mack, News Reporter [04:25]

3. Georgia Mother’s Murder Case Proceeds to Grand Jury

[08:41–11:27]

• Summary: Shannon Grimes faces charges in the stabbing death of her 11-year-old daughter, Genesis Grimes, in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
• Investigation Facts:
  • Grimes reportedly told police the hours before the murder felt “like a dream.”
  • Genesis was found with defensive wounds, the scene staged with a blanket and devotional.
  • Charges include malice murder, felony murder, cruelty to children, and evidence tampering.
• Community Response:
  • Neighbors express regret and shock, feeling they might have missed warning signs.
  • Quote:

    "How could I not have known what in the world was going on?"
    — Nancy Grace, reflecting on neighbor sentiments [10:53]

  • Another neighbor reminds listeners,

    "Just because they might have a smile on their face doesn't mean it's all okay. You don't know what's going on."
    — Anonymous Neighbor [11:01]

4. Arby’s Food Tampering: A Family Poisoned

[11:27–14:05]

• Incident Summary: Mark Carden’s wife, Mandy, fell violently ill after consuming an Arby’s order allegedly sprayed with pepper spray by a DoorDash driver in Evansville, Indiana.
• Key Details:
  • The contamination and act were captured on the family’s doorbell camera.
  • Carden shared evidence publicly while DoorDash acted swiftly to ban the driver and refund the order.
  • Investigation is ongoing; the driver faces serious felony charges if bodily harm is confirmed.
• Emotional Impact and Quote:

  "Now in this day and age, it could have been anything. Could have been rat poison. It could have been fentanyl. You know, I mean, my wife could have been dead."
  — Mark Carden, Victim's Husband [12:51]

• Company Statement:

  "Our team is standing by to support law enforcement with any investigation."
  — DoorDash Statement [13:22]

Memorable Quotes

• Justin Golden’s Letter to Judge:

  "If I'm guilty of anything, ma'am, I'd be guilty of an accident that was caused by a mistake."
  [03:56]

• Nancy Grace on Neighbor Awareness:

  "How could I not have known what in the world was going on?"
  [10:53]

• Mark Carden on Food Tampering Threat:

  "Now in this day and age it could have been anything...my wife could have been dead."
  [12:51]

• Anonymous Neighbor on Hidden Pain:

  "Just because they might have a smile on their face doesn't mean it's all okay. You don't know what's going on."
  [11:01]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [02:23] — Jacksonville infant homicide case; Justin Golden’s background and plea
• [04:10] — Michigan football scandal and Sharon Moore’s arrest
• [08:41] — Georgia mother’s murder case moves to grand jury
• [11:27] — Arby’s poisoning incident described and discussed
• [14:06] — (End of primary content; shift to advertisement and non-content segments)

Conclusion

This episode of Crime Stories with Nancy Grace brings the audience face-to-face with raw tragedies and the ripple effect they have on victims, families, and communities. With her trademark commitment to justice and truth, Nancy Grace amplifies voices of the unheard and asks, again and again, "How could this happen?" Whether it is a legal delay, a breakdown in trust, or a horrifying violation of social norms, the call to vigilance is loud and clear throughout.