Deep dives and dark truths: 2025 investigation breakdown | On The Record
FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum and Executive Producer George Obi break down some of the most impactful investigations from the newsroom in 2025. From a documentary on a murdered teen who was found in a Mesa dumpster, systemic issues within the Dept. of Child Safety as some kids go missing and end up dead, to a secretive Christian sect under FBI investigation -- the in-depth discussion on how these stories came to light.
FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum and Executive Producer George Obi break down some of the most impactful investigations from the newsroom in 2025. From a documentary on a murdered teen who was found in a Mesa dumpster, systemic issues within the Dept. of Child Safety as some kids go missing and end up dead, to a secretive Christian sect under FBI investigation -- the in-depth discussion on how these stories came to light.
Christopher Scholtes: Cause of death released
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Dec. 10 that Christopher Scholtes, 38, who pleaded guilty to his daughter's 2024 hot car death, died Nov. 5 from carbon monoxide toxicity.
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Dec. 10 that Christopher Scholtes, 38, who pleaded guilty to his daughter's 2024 hot car death, died Nov. 5 from carbon monoxide toxicity.
Avondale mother accused of getting her kids involved in shoplifting
Per court documents, 37-year-old Shanise Tiara Thompkins allegedly orchestrated a shoplifting operation, and allegedly got her children involved as well.
Per court documents, 37-year-old Shanise Tiara Thompkins allegedly orchestrated a shoplifting operation, and allegedly got her children involved as well.
AZ mom accused of using her kids to shoplift
A mother in the Phoenix area has been arrested, with police alleging that she got her children involved in a shoplifting operation. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.
A mother in the Phoenix area has been arrested, with police alleging that she got her children involved in a shoplifting operation. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.
Prosecutors lay out case against Ian Mitcham
The trial of Ian Mitcham continued Wednesday. Mitcham, the Tempe man accused of murdering Allison Feldman more than a decade ago, is the focus of the prosecution's case. Prosecutors are arguing that all the evidence points to Mitcham.
The trial of Ian Mitcham continued Wednesday. Mitcham, the Tempe man accused of murdering Allison Feldman more than a decade ago, is the focus of the prosecution's case. Prosecutors are arguing that all the evidence points to Mitcham.
Cause of death released in Christopher Scholtes case
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the cause of death for the Arizona father who left his daughter in a hot car in 2024, resulting in her death.
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the cause of death for the Arizona father who left his daughter in a hot car in 2024, resulting in her death.
FBI searching for alleged double murder suspect with ties to Arizona
An alleged murder suspect with ties to Arizona is being sought by the FBI for the alleged May 2023 double murder of two women in Washington.
An alleged murder suspect with ties to Arizona is being sought by the FBI for the alleged May 2023 double murder of two women in Washington.
Ohio surgeon accused of forcing abortion pills on sleeping girlfriend
An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept.
An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept.
Android users can now share live video with 911 in an emergency
A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds.
A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds.
Child jumps out, escapes unharmed after suspect steals SUV in Louisiana
Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.
Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.
Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
Kentucky State University shooting victim identified as student from Indianapolis
A student was killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a residence hall on the campus of Kentucky State University.
A student was killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a residence hall on the campus of Kentucky State University.
Arizona man who pleaded guilty in daughter's hot car death found dead
The man who pleaded guilty to murder and child abuse charges in the 2024 Marana hot car death of his daughter, Christopher Scholtes, has been found dead, the Pima County Attorney said.
The man who pleaded guilty to murder and child abuse charges in the 2024 Marana hot car death of his daughter, Christopher Scholtes, has been found dead, the Pima County Attorney said.
Man accused of deadly 2024 double shooting in Phoenix
Gary Cole Jr. is accused of committing a double shooting on Jan. 15, 2024, near Black Canyon Highway and Hazelwood Street. One of the victims, 62-year-old Willie Earl Dodd, died.
Gary Cole Jr. is accused of committing a double shooting on Jan. 15, 2024, near Black Canyon Highway and Hazelwood Street. One of the victims, 62-year-old Willie Earl Dodd, died.
Jubilant Sykes, Grammy-nominated opera singer, killed after dispute with son at Santa Monica home
Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes was killed following a dispute with his son at their Santa Monica home.
Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes was killed following a dispute with his son at their Santa Monica home.
Man killed in apparent hit-and-run crash
Police say a man was found dead on Dec. 10 near 31st Avenue and Indian School. Investigators say it appears the man was hit by a car. The man wasn't identified.
Police say a man was found dead on Dec. 10 near 31st Avenue and Indian School. Investigators say it appears the man was hit by a car. The man wasn't identified.
Video: Police confront Luigi Mangione inside McDonald's
The Altoona Police Department released body-cam video showing officers approaching Luigi Mangione inside a Pennsylvania McDonald's following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The Altoona Police Department released body-cam video showing officers approaching Luigi Mangione inside a Pennsylvania McDonald's following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Arrest made in Phoenix 2024 double shooting
A man suspected of a nearly two-year-old double shooting in Phoenix has been arrested.
A man suspected of a nearly two-year-old double shooting in Phoenix has been arrested.
Petco data breach: Application setting ‘inadvertently’ shared personal information online
Customers who were impacted by the breach will be given complimentary credit and identity monitoring services.
Customers who were impacted by the breach will be given complimentary credit and identity monitoring services.
Immigration officer sexually assaulted, robbed women in Chicago suburbs, feds say
A CBP officer was charged in with allegedly sexually assaulting and robbing multiple women in the Chicago suburbs.
A CBP officer was charged in with allegedly sexually assaulting and robbing multiple women in the Chicago suburbs.