22
Mar
2015
Is There Another Victim? Police Probe Possible Robert Durst Connection to Missing Teenager
Teenager Karen Mitchell went missing after she left her job at a shoe store in Eureka, California in 1997. Robert Durst became a suspect, but was ultimately never charged with the crime. Laura tracked down the owner of the shoe store, who recalled Durst frequenting the shop, as well as Mitchell’s aunt, who was the teenager’s guardian at the time of the disappearance. As a result, Inside Edition was the first to nationally broadcast the story.
6
Feb
2015
Real or Fake? Rock and Roll Memorabilia Investigation
The rock ‘n roll autograph market is littered with fake or dubious signatures. For this investigation, Inside Edition purchased several guitars from a suspicious company called CharityGROW, which supplies charities with what it says are authentic autographed memorabilia for fundraising auctions. One signature in particular really caught our attention: Tammy Wynette’s. Wynette died in 1998, and, as Laura learned from the manufacturer, the guitar wasn’t even made until 2013. Laura also worked to obtain various legal and business documents on CharityGROW and its affiliates.
5
Feb
2015
Traffic Jam Delivery – Mom Gives Birth in Taxi
When Laura heard that a young mom in New York City had just given birth in the back of a taxi, she knew she had to jump on the story. Several media outlets were requesting interviews, but the family agreed to give Inside Edition the television exclusive on their crazy experience. (And we didn’t only interview the family members — we reunited them with the cab driver, too!)
5
Feb
2015
This Little Piggy Isn’t So Little
You might have seen those adorable, miniature “teacup” piglets that supposedly stay tiny forever. There's only one problem: There is no such thing as a teacup pig. For this story, Laura spoke with people all over the country whose little pigs ultimately grew to 100 lbs. and in many cases, much more. Laura spoke to several experts, found a breeder for the undercover portion, and interviewed a pig sanctuary owner who takes in all the unwanted porkers who have outgrown their welcome.