Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Episode: Tragedy in the Sanctuary: Grandmother Found Dead in Church, Grandson Charged
Date: November 3, 2025
Podcast: iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline
Host: Nancy Grace

Episode Overview

This episode of Crime Stories with Nancy Grace delivers urgent coverage of recent shocking crimes, focusing on a tragic killing in Georgia where a grandmother was found dead inside a church, allegedly at the hands of her teenage grandson. Nancy Grace brings in expert voices and community perspectives as she outlines the facts, examines the impact on the local community, and highlights continuing investigations into this and other unfolding crime stories.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Grandmother Killed in Georgia Church ([00:06]–[02:10])

• Incident Summary:

  • 73-year-old Ollie Hamilton was found dead inside Smith Chapel Holiness Church in Athens, Monroe County, Georgia.
  • The incident occurred on Wednesday; police responded to a 911 call at around 5:45 PM.
  • Ms. Hamilton was located near the church kitchen and pronounced dead at the scene.

• Suspect and Arrest:

  • The accused is her 17-year-old grandson, Jaden Hamilton.
  • Jaden was arrested later that day and reportedly confessed to the crime during questioning.
  • He is charged with first-degree murder and is being held on $500,000 bond.

• Investigation Details and Motive:

  • Sheriff Kevin Crook described the event as a "tragedy of the worst kind," highlighting that both victim and suspect were beloved by the community ([01:17]).
  • Jaden initially sought help after the attack, but investigative evidence subsequently implicated him.
  • Authorities have not released a motive; the investigation continues.

• Community Reaction:

  • Pastor Donald Arrington shared a heartfelt response, focusing on community healing and parental responsibility:

    "Terrible situation and I was praying to go out to the family and I think really what it gonna have to come back to, parents gonna have to start back teaching their children and talking to their children. And the young people got to understand when you go out and take a life, you're stealing from God." ([01:43])

• Continued Coverage:

  • Nancy Grace promises ongoing updates as further information becomes available.

2. Other Crime Alerts ([03:22]–[05:29])

• Television Anchor Arrested for Alleged Matricide ([03:22]):

  • Angie Mock, former TV anchor, accused of stabbing and killing her elderly mother, Anita Evers, in Wichita, Kansas.
  • Mock was found outside the home and treated for injuries before being taken into custody on first-degree murder charges with a $1M bond.

• Failed Kidnapping at Florida Gas Station ([04:23]):

  • Ivana Noble, 38, attempted to abduct a 5-year-old boy from his grandmother at a Shell station in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
  • Noble confronted the grandmother, stated plainly, "I'm taking him," and tried to pull the child from the car.
  • The grandmother fought back, and Noble was detained by police at the scene, facing charges of false imprisonment of a child under 13.

3. Long-Term Missing Persons Case: Chantel Hudson ([05:29]–[06:57])

• Case Details:

  • Chantel Hudson, a Native American teenager, has been missing for 36 years after vanishing as a junior in high school following a move from Bishop, California, to Dayton, Nevada, and a family argument.
  • All investigative leads, including identification activity, have been fruitless.
  • "Chantel, Native American, 5'5”, brown hair, brown eyes, glasses, has a scar on her left ring finger, a birthmark on her lower back." ([05:41])

• Appeal for Information:

  • Nancy Grace urges listeners to contact Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at 775-577-5023 if they have information.

• Podcast’s Broader Mission:

  • Nancy reiterates the commitment to help locate missing individuals and solve unsolved crimes.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Family and Responsibility:

  "Parents gonna have to start back teaching their children and talking to their children. And the young people got to understand when you go out and take a life, you're stealing from God."
  — Pastor Donald Arrington ([01:43])

• On Community Impact:

  "A tragedy of the worst kind."
  — Sheriff Kevin Crook, regarding the church killing ([01:17])

• On the Kidnapping Attempt:

  "[Noble] looked the woman in the eye and said, 'I'm taking him.'"
  — Nicole Parton summarizing witness account ([04:43])

Important Segments & Timestamps

• [00:06] Tragic church killing in Monroe County, Georgia: scene details, arrest, community response
• [01:43] Pastor Donald Arrington’s reflection on the tragedy and community responsibilities
• [03:22] Arrest of former TV anchor Angie Mock in the murder of her mother in Kansas
• [04:23] Attempted child kidnapping in Florida, suspect apprehended
• [05:29] Case file: 36-year disappearance of Chantel Hudson, appeal for public information

Tone and Style

The episode maintains Nancy Grace's signature approach—urgent, compassionate, and focused on justice and community impact. Quotes from law enforcement and local leaders ground the stories in empathy, while the call to action underscores the show’s mission of advocacy and vigilance.