Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Episode Title: TEEN STOPS DAD'S ASSAULT WITH A SOLID PUNCH | Crime Alert Recap Saturday 03.14.26
Date: March 14, 2026
Host: Nancy Grace (with reporting by Jennifer Gould, Drew Nelson, Nicole Parton)

Episode Overview

This episode of "Crime Stories with Nancy Grace" offers a fast-paced, hard-hitting recap of recent, headline-grabbing crimes—covering everything from acts of heroism in domestic violence, to grisly murder, child endangerment, and ongoing missing persons cases. With detailed case synopses, direct audio, and poignant comments from victims and their families, the show challenges listeners to confront the realities of crime in America.

Key Crime Recaps & Insights

1. Alabama Teen Stops Domestic Assault with a Punch

[00:04 – 01:02]

• Summary:

  • In Alabama, a domestic violence incident escalates when 32-year-old Daniel Hernandez Lopez allegedly tries to strangle a woman during a heated dispute at home.
  • The couple’s 13-year-old son intervenes, defending the woman by punching his father when Hernandez Lopez attacks him as well.
  • Police respond to find Hernandez Lopez unconscious in the yard; he is arrested and later booked for domestic violence by strangulation, with alcohol being a contributing factor.

• Notable Quote:

  • “The teen responds with several punches of his own, knocking Hernandez Lopez out cold.” — Howard, [00:34]

• Details:

  • Hernandez Lopez’s injuries—“bloody and swollen eyes, lips and face”—are visible in his mugshot.
  • Law enforcement credits the teen's quick action for likely saving a life.

2. Florida Nurse Charged in Brutal Lover’s Murder

[02:01 – 05:40]

• Summary:

  • Renee Perez, a Hialeah nurse, is arrested for the “savage” slaying of his secret lover, Linda Campatelli, inside her husband’s SUV in October 2024.
  • The crime scene was graphic: Campatelli was bludgeoned to death and dragged behind the vehicle, leading to gruesome injuries described as “pulverized.”
  • Investigators cite meticulous planning, including stolen medical sheets and a staged love nest for a “belated birthday rendezvous.”
  • After a “masterclass in deception” by Perez and a protracted 17-month investigation using DNA and surveillance, Perez is now jailed without bond and faces the death penalty.

• Memorable Quotes:

  • “[Campatelli’s] skull fractured and ribs shattered from what investigators describe as blunt force trauma to her head and torso so severe that blood permeated the vehicle’s rear speakers.” — Jennifer Gould, [03:35]
  • “A photo recovered from the victim’s phone, taken just minutes before the attack, showed the Tahoe’s rear seats folded flat and covered in ultrasorb medical sheets stolen from Perez’s workplace...” — Jennifer Gould, [04:03]

• Victim’s Mother:

  • “He’s where he belongs now. We let the judicial system do its job.” — Edna Russo, via WPTV, [02:44]

• Additional Details:

  • The murder motive remains unclear.
  • Campatelli’s husband was unaware of the affair, believing she was out for a “girl’s dinner” the night of her murder.

3. Detroit Substitute Teacher Allegedly Orders Students to Attack 9-Year-Old

[05:40 – 07:24]

• Summary:

  • A fourth-grade student, Siante Fleming, reports that a substitute teacher hit him and told other students to attack him at Robert Burns Elementary Middle School.
  • The incident unfolded after Siante accessed a computer against the teacher’s warning; classmates held Siante down while the teacher physically struck him.
  • Siante suffered a black eye, cuts, and a concussion—critical due to his seizure history.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “She said if I, if I get it one more time, she gonna get the kids to jump.” — Siante Fleming, [06:04]
  • “Her hits just hurts ... the kids was choking me until my face was red.” — Siante Fleming, [06:12]

• Mother’s Perspective:

  • “My old neighbor called me... and she said her children came home and told her, ‘Mom, a little boy got punched by a teacher today and three kids was holding him and pinning them down.’” — Jchelle Warfield (mother), [06:36]

• Administrative Response:

  • The teacher is on administrative leave, forbidden from substituting elsewhere pending investigation.

4. Missing North Carolina Teen Found in Florida Traffic Stop

[07:24 – 09:28]

• Summary:

  • A traffic stop in Florida leads to the identification and recovery of a 16-year-old girl missing from North Carolina for a month.
  • The driver, 37-year-old Joshua McGrath, first claims the girl is his cousin, then a friend, while the teen gives multiple false names before confessing.
  • Police discover the teen is reported missing. A search yields synthetic marijuana, counterfeit currency, and paraphernalia; McGrath is arrested for multiple charges.

• Audio Highlights:

  • “She gave me like three different names, three birthdays. So where were you guys headed to right now?” — Putnam County Deputy, [09:04]
  • “You’re 37 and you’re friends with a 16-year-old girl?” — Putnam County Deputy, [09:13]

• Aftermath:

  • The girl returned to her mother via Family Services.
  • McGrath held on $9,000 bond.

5. Kentucky Woman Still Missing

[09:28 – End]

• Summary:
  • Kentucky State Police are searching for Teresa Reeves, 50, last seen on February 14, 2026, at Bezos Bar in Grayson.
  • She was wearing a pink shirt, had no phone or belongings.
  • Listeners urged to report any information to the authorities.

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• “The scene discovered on the dark shoulder of Lyons Road in Wellington was a vision of pure carnage...” — Jennifer Gould, [03:06]
• “That’s your friend? I met her in Charlotte... You’re 37 and you’re friends with a 16-year-old girl?” — Putnam County Deputy, [09:03 – 09:13]
• “Her hits just hurts and that, that’s what hurt it. So that’s what made me sad and then the kids was choking me until my face was red.” — Siante Fleming, [06:12]
• “He’s where he belongs now. We let the judicial system do its job.” — Edna Russo (victim’s mother), [02:44]

Timestamps of Key Segments

• Alabama Teen’s Intervention: [00:04 – 01:02]
• Florida Nurse Murder Case: [02:01 – 05:40]
• Detroit Classroom Assault: [05:40 – 07:24]
• Missing NC Teen Found in FL: [07:24 – 09:28]
• Kentucky Missing Person Alert: [09:28 – End]

Conclusion

This episode underscores the unpredictable, often harrowing realities behind America’s headlines. Through vivid reporting and powerful personal testimonies, Nancy Grace’s team shines light on everyday acts of heroism, devastating violence, and the relentless work of law enforcement to deliver justice and closure.

Listeners are reminded to stay alert, remain informed, and support ongoing investigations.