Inside Edition for Jun 17, 2026

<p>"Break the cockpit window!" Good Samaritans driving by a private jet that crashed on a highway rushed to help, grabbing shovels, hammers, and whatever they could from their trunks to get the pilot and passengers out safely. Ann Mercogliano spoke with the woman who shot the nail-biting video - her husband was among those who jumped into action. And sentencing day for the Gilgo Beach serial killer. Rex Heurmann admitted to killing eight women, and today the courtroom was packed with victims' family members as the judge let Heurmann have it, calling him disgusting and despicable. Plus, we're learning more about the alleged drone attack threat to target Fight Night at the White House. The five suspects under arrest are thought to be members of a group that calls itself Vanguard of the Old Republic. Authorities say it's an extremist group with anti-government beliefs that started on TikTok. And this cat has quite the story to tell! The 16-year-old feline wandered away from home in Texas and ended up across the country in California. When his owner got a call from a woman 1,700 miles away saying "I got your cat," her jaw hit the floor.</p>