Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Episode: Woman Found Safe After She is Seen Kidnapped and Screaming on Ring Camera | Crime Alert 6AM 10.15.25
Release Date: October 15, 2025
Host: Drew Nelson (News Anchor for this update)
Podcast: Crime Stories with Nancy Grace (iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline)

Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire update on several breaking crime stories, focusing primarily on a harrowing kidnapping in Wichita captured by a Ring camera. The episode also covers the release of dashcam footage from a deadly police shooting in Milwaukee, vandalism at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Atlanta, and an update on an FBI most-wanted fugitive in a decades-old kidnapping case. The tone is factual, urgent, and empathetic toward victims and communities affected by these crimes.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Wichita Ring Camera Kidnapping (00:00–01:50)

• Incident Details:

  • A woman was abducted around 2am Sunday on the 1400 block of North Volucia, Wichita.
  • Doorbell camera footage shows her screaming for help before a man drags her away.
  • Both the woman and suspect remain unidentified as of this update.
  • The police shared the footage to solicit public assistance and are working with federal and regional law enforcement.

• Community Impact:

  • Quote from Neighbor, Angelica Verdutsko:
    “It’s dangerous. That’s the truth. But always, I believe there have always been kidnappings.” [01:37]
    Verdutsko comments on growing unease in the community, referencing her experiences in Mexico and increasing local fear.

• Police Request:

  • Anyone with information urged to call 911 or Wichita Police Investigations at 316-268-4407.

2. Milwaukee Police Shooting Video Released (02:54–04:08)

• Incident Recap:

  • Off-duty officer involved in a fatal shootout with 26-year-old Elijah Wilkes, stemming from a traffic accident.
  • Dash cam videos show Wilkes attacking the officer, leading to an exchange of gunfire; Wilkes is killed.
  • The officer, a 40-year veteran, is injured but survives.

• Family Response:

  • Wilkes's family requested early release of video to counter online misinformation.

  • Attorney Bivre Lamar:
    “The vantage point of that video is clear, it’s within a few feet away. So again, the proximity is substantially more reliable and it depicts the details that are very critical here.” [03:38]

  • Lamar on Family’s Reaction:
    “When we saw the video for the first time, completely silent. It was unimaginable what actually took place. It's just something that we just have to take acceptance and accountability for.” [03:56]

  • Wilkes's Aunt, Latrice Bell:
    “My nephew, he made a decision that he should not have made and that is just something we have to live with.” [04:08]

3. Vandalism at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, Atlanta (04:08–04:50)

• Incident Summary:

  • Brent Jones, 26, was arrested early Saturday after urinating in the reflection pool and stomping on the Eternal Flame memorial.
  • Charges: criminal trespass, criminal damage to property, public indecency, and obstruction.
  • Estimated damages: $3,000.

• King Center’s Statement:

  • Event described as “a minor incident.”
  • “While there was minimal damage to the Eternal Flame and the surrounding area, the King Center remains fully open to visitors. The Eternal Flame still burns with love and we continue to welcome everyone with open arms and gratitude for the incredible support of our beloved. The dream lives on.” [No direct timestamp]

4. FBI Most Wanted – Jeffrey Dean McDaniel Case (04:51–end)

• Case Background:

  • McDaniel, now 58, wanted for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old relative in California (1998).
  • He fled with the girl, who was later found in Mexico in 2000. She reported ongoing abuse and a resultant pregnancy.
  • Multiple warrants out for McDaniel since 2001; believed to be possibly in Mexico, with ties to the computer industry and tattoo artistry.

• Identifying Features:

  • Multiple notable tattoos, including skulls, roses, a solar system, an Egyptian pharaoh, green wedding band, and blacked-out swastikas.
  • Prompt for public assistance: “Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI or the nearest American embassy or consulate. You can call 800, call FBI or tips.FBI.gov if you want to remain anonymous.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Angelica Verdutsko (neighbor, Wichita Kidnapping):
  “It’s dangerous. That’s the truth.” [01:37]

• Attorney Bivre Lamar (Milwaukee Shooting):
  “The vantage point of that video is clear, it’s within a few feet away. So again, the proximity is substantially more reliable and it depicts the details that are very critical here.” [03:38]

• Attorney Lamar, on watching the dashcam video:
  “When we saw the video for the first time, completely silent. It was unimaginable what actually took place. It's just something that we just have to take acceptance and accountability for.” [03:56]

• Latrice Bell (aunt of Wilkes):
  “My nephew, he made a decision that he should not have made and that is just something we have to live with.” [04:08]

• King Center’s Resilience Statement:
  “The Eternal Flame still burns with love and we continue to welcome everyone with open arms and gratitude … The dream lives on.” [Approx. 04:45]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Wichita Kidnapping (Ring Cam): 00:00–01:50
• Milwaukee Police Shooting Video Released: 02:54–04:08
• MLK Jr. Center Vandalism: 04:08–04:50
• FBI Most Wanted (McDaniel): 04:51–end

Conclusion

This Crime Alert episode succinctly covers several high-profile incidents, focusing on public safety, community reactions, and ongoing police investigations. Through first-hand accounts, expert commentary, and official statements, the update paints a vivid picture of the personal and broader impact of these crimes, while urging public vigilance and assistance.

The tone remains sensitive and factual throughout, with particular empathy toward affected individuals and communities. The episode reflects Nancy Grace’s platform’s commitment to rapid, real-world justice reporting.