Soldier who pleaded for wife’s return arrested; Judge allegedly texts colleagues after shooting wife

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A soldier who pleaded for the safe return of his missing combat medic wife is arrested and charged with her murder. Plus, a judge accused of texting colleagues a confession after shooting his wife in an argument.
Renée Cummings joins host Ana Garcia.
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[@henchyheld3925]

There should be NO bond for murder.

[@debrataylor4806]

Innocent until proven guilty

[@mr.sonnytruth8021]

What... Nonsense

[@henchyheld3925]

@@debrataylor4806 . You are right, but till trial he should not get Bail. It never happens. He got special treatment. Besides that, he admitted killing his wife.

[@AnaGNews]

I agree

[@ANKHRASET]

They going to turn his redbone behind out them light-skinned mixed breeds are deemed to be exotic to prisoners with sexual machinations ...

[@yvette11111]

This is why I move in silence. If I detect anger from my partner, I begin planning my exit.

[@hardpass9855]

Me too and I decided not to be in a relationship anymore. It’s just not worth the risks to me.

[@TheNinnyfee]

Exactly, don't reveal your moves when you sense danger.

[@melissajohnson3308]

I think it's time to move on if this is how you're living your life.I was in a relationship where I was constantly on eggshells to avoid the next violent episode.I can't believe I had to live like that. Even more awful is I thought it was normal. I've spent the last 15 years with a great man who I feel totally safe with. My heart breaks for anyone, man or woman who is in a bad relationship!

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

Smart

[@Z_1917]

Be safe, I see rise in domestic violence in the US. Not where I am at. When you see the red flags from your partner, get help from loved ones, law enforcement and get out of the home immediately.

[@kalicosmith]

Please have Réene on again, i love her perspective. Very open minded and makes sense of the situation in an understanding way

[@sharrahannon6057]

Please have your guest on your show more! She is so informative and well-spoken about all these unfortunate issues of life!

[@kimberlynoe958]

Love Ana & this criminologist is an educated & level-headed woman so bring her back please

[@AnaGNews]

We will

[@eneobande7433]

Agree

[@ann-marieblaney2552]

I also agree!

[@maeveomalley9306]

@@AnaGNews 4:03 4:13 😅😮

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

Aww, that was such a kind thing to say! Bless you.

[@fabie3639]

Ana, please invite Renee on the show again!! This was incredible commentary !!

[@maxinephillips7021]

❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@julietyack1835]

Renè is AMAZING....so much insight! Please have her on more often!

[@ItCameFromAVlog]

Excellent guest!!!! She added so much. Loved hearing her pov. Thank you, ana, for an excellent episode.

[@AnaGNews]

Thank you we too loved having Renee on

[@JanalynnM]

Renee is such a good addition to this podcast. Such an intelligent wonderful woman.

[@dinajones2761]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@dinajones2761]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@AnaGNews]

We hope to have her back

[@dunstanlindsay6348]

I THINK SHE IS VERY INTELLIGENT ETC ETC HOWEVER SHE WAS NOT MILITANT ENOUGH OR BRAVE ENOUGH TO CALL A SPADE A SPADE DESPITE ANNA'S BEST EFFORTS TO PROD IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. THE JUDGE IS A PRIVILEGED WHITE MALE. FACTS FOLKS.... LIKE IT OR NOT... EVEN IF IT MAKES US UNCOMFORTABLE.... SMH. THIS IS WHERE SOCIETY STILL IS.... FACT

[@atom22xy]

Too many men with insecurities who are unable to channel their anger in a positive manner. Such a tragedy!😢

[@MaureenKerr-n9v]

Definitely. Even worse yet in so many other cases bringing children into the world who end up dead at very young ages. Many don’t have the patience as well to deal with partners and/or children

[@khadijahmuhammadkebe9062]

I love the way the guest speaker Renee explains her unbiased perspective on each case!

[@MrsFooshay]

I thoroughly enjoyed Renee and her insights. Please have her on again!

[@heatherbrown6453]

Echoing what others have said-Renee is awesome! ❤

[@amandamarshall1204]

Two young people's lives are over. So tragic. One has died and one will spend their life in prison. Thanks Ana for another great episode. I really enjoyed your guest too.

[@AnaGNews]

Thank you 🙏🏼 Renee was wonderful

[@TheNinnyfee]

Not just their lives, their families' as well. And another male soldier killed his spouse and damaged soldiers' reputation even more. We need to talk more about the ripple effect of murders.

[@rosalainez2674]

They do not learned anything from other soldiers crime like the killer jeremmy cuellar and the wife of tyrone Hassels jr.

[@robertwilliam5527]

Well not exactly, the one choose to "have it over" living in jail, the other didn't choose to die to have it over "buried underground". She didn't deserve that.

[@spicyirwin5835]

​@@robertwilliam552721st bd prob involved alcohol but still no excuse. Some turn mean when drinking. Just wondering?💜🙏💜

[@vickihough6060]

Bring this guest back again!! She's awesome!

[@patriciagrillo1843]

Love your guest ❤ calm and clear😊

[@mmmmmmb]

Lovely guest today. We hope to see more Renee.

[@pmass1459]

Love Renee. Such a smart well spoken woman

[@AnaGNews]

Yes

[@kyliejones8827]

Renee is great! 👍👏

[@crystalthornton3842]

This judge clearly needs his old cases looked into. 😢 definitely not okay

[@leese.23]

In the judge case: if there was favoritism, it makes you question all of the cases that he oversaw in his career. I really love Renee! A new favorite.

[@micheler3011]

This guest is so knowledgeable and a pleasant person, all rounder. Glad you saw her on a show and you were able to invite her and she accepted. Really like her, please invite her again.

[@luiza3707]

This guest is so kind, confident, charismatic. Also, I love the way Ana Garcia talk to people. She is great.

[@i_am_nishaj]

This was a really great episode!! Ana I really enjoyed watching/listening to you and your new guest Renée! I would definitely love to see her again in future podcast episodes.😊💕

[@belovedshername]

My husband and I text/speak on his way to work. One day he hadn’t text or called. I called and the phone rang, he’d forgotten it at home. I waited 30 min after I knew he’d arrive at work, then called to tell him, as the phone is ringing, there he was calling me on the other line. So yes, this professor is certainly correct!

[@windkin45]

Welcome to the podcast Renee. I hope you return.

[@smorgan816]

Please have Renee on again. Very insightful. Ty

[@Disobedientlygood]

I live in the UK so our legal system is very different, so I’m interested to know whether all the ‘Judge’s previous cases he’s ruled over will be under scrutiny? If he has an issue with alcohol…maybe it’s a deliberate move to breathalyse later by law enforcement to ensure his ‘alcoholism’ is kept under wraps 🤔 wouldn’t that most certainly bring his rulings under the microscope 🔬 as to whether he was drunk when making them 😬 I’ve always assumed all Judges & defence lawyers are narcissists (many psychopaths) as you can’t have a soul if you defend or release some of the evil monsters you talk about on here 🤨 great podcast as always Ana and Renee was a wonderful guest ♥️

[@1956mobo]

Holy cow Ana, first I have to thank you for selecting the best professional experts on your podcast. Renee is amazing and I’m so thankful you spotted her and brought her to your show. I was riveted to her professional opinion‼️ Please continue producing the best podcast on social media ‼️ 0:02

[@carolreid7875]

It’s really possible to forget one’s phone at home. In the last few weeks, 2 of my coworkers forgot their phones at home.

[@BrittMFH]

I've done it. Usually turned back to retrieve it but if I had wanted to not be late, I would not have.

[@crypton_8l87]

Yah. But then he claims she sent text from it when he ALSO claims 'she went off to work without her phone.' He's not very bright. Her office says she didn't come in at all. .

[@carolreid7875]

@@crypton_8l87 yes , parts of what he said sounds suspicious. If the investigators are also suspicious , they’ll have some evidence & charge him eventually.

[@Beth-hs2zj]

My fiancé and I reported the shot from the zarrius case. It was 100ft from us. It happened in our complex. It was just so sad to hear. It really does show you really don’t know what’s going on behind doors even when they look happy and always together around the complex. I wish the mom finds closure and justice

[@shweefranglais7900]

Wow. You did right. Sad case

[@Georgesmomsu]

Welcome Renee! Such a great guest. Hope she comes back soon.

[@freedomrings5270]

She would have never left that mobile phone at home being a combat medic in the military since she lives off base; her military company has to have access to contact her. Apparently, he thought this would not be a problem for most people but she was military; I was military and lived off base in Germany so access is most important. I really appreciate your podcast and two very smart women delivering important and very essential information. He didn't cover his MO very well. I was in Germany where a civilian husband came to Germany to visit his wife who was a JAG Captain; she had just made Captain. We were code 3 all the way to incident and watched him being taken out of the home after stabbing his wife. They apparently went to dinner to celebrate her newly promotion. Back at the home, he started on her, gaslighting her and she chose to go to the bedroom away from him. She asked him for a divorce which she could have filed at any time being a JAG attorney and Captain but she had not. Anyway, he came into the bedroom where she was laying on the bed in a prone matter where he proceeded to stabbing her in the back with a 3 inch knife. She made it off the bed and tried to use the wall as support made it pass the room corner and also the second room corner where he blocked her in and took the knife, jammed it in her and twisted it to kill her at the heart. Then he called the Polozi (German National PD) then they called the MP Station. My partner and I was able to go into the crime scene after the evidence was corrected. In the bedroom which are small, you could profile the scene and see where she tried to escape him and how she used the wall as her support. He was imprisoned in Germany with 2 Life Sentences. He attempted to cut his neck which was unsuccessful. Thank you

[@crystalthornton3842]

If me or my hubby leaves our phone home we can always count on each other to quickly bring them the phone because of the ability to call police or ambulance is important

[@cyndit9208]

I totally agree that no one in his county, no lawyer, police office or staff, anyone have any dealing with his case. They have already shown misconduct on their part by not following procedures. Such a shame for both wives of these crimes.

[@SicYennefer]

I'm so grateful to Renee that she kept circling back to the fact that these are domestic violence cases 💜

[@patriciam.1204]

We had a case in Ireland where a man made sure the mother found her daughters body, the case of Rachel O’Reilly her husband Joe has been on prison for over 15 years. Cruelty is not the word.

[@BabydollTanner223]

Renee’s gorgeous, astute, and giving goddess energy 👑 Great example for how to age backwards!

[@Tonya39420]

That judge should not be out!! He's got "GOD COMPLEX".... It's what judges get when they're on the bench too long! So he's a VERY DANGEROUS MAN right now! He should not be out!

[@DyreStraits]

Yeah he sounds like a guy who could easily go and shoot up the local shopping mall.

[@sharonbrown6595]

Hi Renee. Nice to meet you and I enjoyed what you had to say. Thank you

[@jo-anneducharme6195]

Absolutely the sweetest co host ever🎉 thanks true crime😊

[@tjmcqueen3998]

Really enjoyed today's guest! Such an endearing, sweet disposition. 😊

[@doygazgar]

So obvious why he killed his wife ? JEALOUSY? working with her, living with her, socialising with her, and watching so many guys interact with her ? PURE JEALOUSY?

[@maryscott9430]

Wow. I just started this but i have a few thoughts.. two gorgeous, smart women on todays video. I also love when your guests are soo smart, and have done so much. Makes me proud to be a women. You ladies are doing such a great job representing us.❤

[@evitaperan6595]

Anna, this prospective of this new guest is quite refreshing. The depth and breath of her knowledge, provides such insights!

[@outcomethewolves19]

Can we get Renee her own podcast? I loved listening to her today!

[@nuevoprojecto-mujerajena1896]

Awesome! Thanks for your podcast and your awesome guest! Thank you!

[@laurelgirard8475]

You have such knowledgeable guests. Considering they were newlyweds, you’d think they’d have been in touch throughout the day. Also, wouldn’t her job have called her? Was he at work or home? Why did he call everybody immediately except the police. He didn’t report her missing until the next day. I think some murderers don’t want to be seen as monsters by those close to them. Perhaps that’s what led to his behavior with his wife’s Mom.

[@claricelyles8398]

He didn't want mom to suspect him. That's all.

[@denisemughrabi8171]

Hi, Ana & your esteemed guest, Renee! : ) I loved this discussion & I felt it was very fair to both, the victims & the accused, in both cases. I’m sending prayers to all involved & affected by these (alleged) murders! May God grant them peace & comfort during their time of loss!🙏🏻 Loved Will’s segment! Those comments people posted were comedic gold!😂

[@GaryDoyle-fd3cf]

Can you imagine a judge getting banged up beside killers he gave life sentences to 😅😅😅

[@katielin2379]

Please bring Renee back. She has a great level tone in her voice. A pleasure to listen to.

[@annapaleontologist]

Love the concise analysis.

[@Loverwinners]

When my son came up missing I was in shock and to embarrassed to ask for help. I just looked by myself and kept calling the police who did nothing.

[@tny86]

What happened? Did you eventually get help from the community?

[@Flamsterette]

Of course the soldier husband was arrested. I never trust any spouse who pleads for someone's safe return.

[@shortyp1000]

Interesting and enlightening conversation. Definitely have Ms. Cummings on again.

[@TravelMum70]

I appreciate the guest Renee so much. She looks at the situation and people from all sides .

[@mr.sonnytruth8021]

Very much like Stephen McDaniel who did News Coverage while the mom was sitting right there knowing he'd killed and dismembered her daughter. Sick individuals

[@IndigobluBeauty]

40:04 gun permit class 101 - FYI that’s typical for how it is recommended you interact with 911 operator if you fire a gun/shoot someone Hope they lock him up for the rest of his life

[@verucasalty5]

Anas my favorite, now I have a second favorite 😊 the chemistry and watching two intelligent, well spoken women is so so nice to see!

[@Justice4547]

I appreciate Renee’s explanation of bail and the difference between their age and the risk, and didn’t blame it on race. Much respect.

[@Sunset-chaser777]

TCD has become one of my favorite podcasts/KZbin channels~ I just subscribed!

[@darkmaiden1776]

Who else is so cynical now, that you ASSUME it's the spouse that killed them 😂

[@Flamsterette]

Me! 😂

[@gneteilson6756]

The judge should be held more accountable

[@PaulCohen1834]

Nice to know somebody out there is a worse driver than myself

[@bestkksser]

I pray whoever eyes catch this God give you the strength you need to overcome every battle your facing may the dark thoughts and overthinking,my be peace and calmness fill in your life🇧🇸❤️

[@mightymouse1005]

Thank you, God bless you

[@spicyirwin5835]

Thx for being so kind💜🙏💜

[@shawndon3622]

Goes to show that Age has nothing to do with Rage.

[@ev500sam]

The dumbest move in both cases is the alleged overindulgence of alcohol consumption. Which is no excuse, justa noticeable contributing factor. 🤔😥

[@Noey87]

20:04 OMG a 96 gallon trash can is 100% an outdoors, rolling to the curb, issued by the garbage company sized trash can!!! And he lived in an apartment!?!? With the other items he bought, could he be more suspicious!?!? 💩🙄🤯👎🚫🤦‍♀️

[@volusize]

Welcome Renee 🎉 an hour long episode 👌

[@onemanstrash8233]

44:02 I would think him being drunk would be an “excuse” so not testing him was not a good thing for him. Just my opinion. Now we all know that this judges situation is packed with Power & Privilege!!

[@jehta2386]

I love this woman!! ❤

[@bg5097]

❤️Renee. She’s prepared, thorough and informative. Refreshing. We need more!!

[@craigexaustralia7147]

Both involved alcohol and the impulsive use of a hand gun that was right there. In Australia due to regulations, if we even have a gun by the time we find the keys or remember the security code to the safe the guns are stored then get the ammo out of a seperate safe..a guy would need another drink before he got halfway through that.

[@ejsmadtown]

Great co-host! Bring her back!

[@sngray11]

Thank you Ana and Renée for another informative and thought provoking podcast episode! 💗

[@melissabridges8199]

If he refuses a breathalyzer they would have had to wait until they could get a search order or whatever you would call the warrant that makes him take it.

[@xandrafrancois]

The question is who witnessed the wife challenging him?

[@SirNic4180]

Anytime prosecutor judge police officer or someone in government gets in trouble there should be a special prosecutor who has no relation to anyone involved that tries these cases.

[@Bruintjebeer6]

The thought alone, having your son in law killing your daughter than sit with you, in your house, grieving about his loss. You trying to comfort him despite your own loss and hurt. Searching together with him for your daughter. Than ypu find out your son in law is the one who killed her. I would kill him myself. This lady lost her daughter twice and broke into pieces because of this psychopath

[@Brind-amour]

Good morning Ms García, You're an excellent investigative reporter, seeker of justice I listen to your podcasts as often as I can they're truly enjoyable.

[@sheilasunshine9173]

Please no- I’m here to get away from politics! 😅

[@TiggiTheWillful]

The winky face says more about you than the case. Whatever is happening, it will work itself out. No politics here plz

[@patedwards8844]

I bet she won't touch it with a 10 foot pole, no matter her reasons

[@louniece1650]

Renee has the warmest, mellifluous voice.❤❤❤

[@HM-uj6ud]

Thank you for having Renée on. She is absolutely brilliant and a pleasure to listen to.

[@djtyner6232]

The judge- some people will do anything to miss work😂

[@katiemcdavid4124]

Who the frick owns 95 gallon Garbage can???? Holy shit !!! Poor garbage collectors back?????

[@deelicious1920]

DEFINITELY HAVE HER BACK!!! Wow!

[@catherinekibugi1779]

hi Anna great podcast .....love your guest hope to see her again

[@katiemcdavid4124]

Imagine a young medic who saved lives as a profession only to loose her young life for NOTHING !!! God help me IAM angry and emotional right now. WTF was he thinking??????????

[@lmk480]

My first thought on the 72 year old was anger due to dementia. So much depends on history of couple and health. Also waiting for blood alcohol could actually help convict. Less mitigating circumstances. Both cases. Guns and alcohol. Not a good combination.

[@donnahicks384]

Love Renee and her input. Please have her back.

[@waylonsellinger6197]

People that has come in front of him can come back in court saying that the judge is nuts

[@SeauxNOLALady]

Renee Cummings is a great intellect and academic. Her contribution to this podcast is wonderful. I enjoy her thoughts and insight into the cases covered today. I hope she is invited back on the show regularly! I hate hearing about such young people losing their lives over what is essentially a trivial matter. At the time, the emotions seem so life altering and you can’t see past the pain and you act irrationally. Then that choice becomes the end of life as you know it.

[@valiantsfelinesmccarty6678]

I love watching Renee's facial expressions as she waits for the info and then as she gives her information back. She's a very expressive criminologists which is really cool because you can see she's having a hard time not laughing at some of this stuff but then the serious stuff you could almost see her not wanting to cry. You can see she felt for the young woman & you could see she knew the judge's wife was tired of the abuse even if it was just verbal. After awhile you just get tired of it. She has a very intelligent way of pointing things out. They're not things that were already pointed out by Ana. Really like Renee, hope she returns often. Thanks for bringing her on. A breath of fresh air compared to a lot of the lawyer LA types. Sorry had to edit I spelled Ana's name wrong I think maybe I got it wrong again have no idea I can't keep up with these odd spellings aahhh

[@helenoharawhite7704]

Excellent episode guys. Renée was a lovely guest to have and hope she comes on again. I'm stunned at the judge and husband own self importance! No one is above the law! Feel sorry for his adult children who are left with no explanation and to say that this man accidentally pointed a loaded gun and fired is ridiculous imho. Good luck in jail judge with those u sentenced. Yikes. Have a great weekend Ana & all xxx

[@Flamsterette]

*YOU How much time did you REALLY save?

[@shellwirtful]

@@Flamsterette how much do U really care?

[@Flamsterette]

@@shellwirtful Let's just say that I am more intelligent than you are.

[@shellwirtful]

@@Flamsterette liberals love to pretend to be “well educated”…… trolling the internet to correct grammar is not. But keep pretending. You clearly hail from some liberal metropolis (ie hellllllllhole)

[@Chowe795]

That judge, seems completely sober and chose murder!

[@lisamareeaccary5132]

Its amazing that domestic murders all think if they play the devastated partner, join the search and talk to the media, no one would ever think it was them

[@lindyoliver7750]

Who has only 1 set of bed sheets? 😮

[@sharpedge3355]

This proud citizen of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean is soooooo pleased to see Renee Cummings, our sister Trini, on this globally viewed podcast. Although it also makes me sad to note that not a trace of our beautiful, musical accent remains.

[@RollinMoulton]

Rene is a very lovely, humble and articulated lady 🎉🎉I am very glad that you were able to get her on your show😅

[@TheNinnyfee]

If you wear a gun on your ankle while you are out for dinner and drinking there's clear intenton to kill, and there may have been for some time. The judge should be mandated to a Betty Ford clinic as part of his bond. His immediate dry confession is typical for people who practice law though. Many law practitioners are emotionally aloof and scared of losing control.

[@Legallady1]

Please have Renee back! She is a gem!!

[@bethryan9077]

Nah, by the time he contacted the cops the next day to report that she was missing, he plain old Forgot that he sent the fake text to her coworkers. The same old story, when you tell a lie, you can't remember that lie.

[@tiffinyanderson4403]

Wow what a insightful lovely guest. Love and respect her.

[@richardlippincott8881]

I am a true fan of Ana!! I am always happy to see a new upload. Yeah.