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Original true crime podcast. Join your host, criminal defense attorney Bob Motta as he enters the twisted mind of serial killer John Wayne Gacy through the use of 15 hours of never before heard pre-trial interviews with Gacy and his attorneys as they prepare for the trial of the century.

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    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 17m AVG DURATION
    • 239 EPISODES

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    The Defense Diaries podcast is an illuminating and gripping true crime podcast that delves into the case of John Wayne Gacy. This podcast offers a unique perspective by focusing on the defense attorney's point of view, providing valuable insights and analysis into the investigation and trial. The narration by Bob Motta is expertly done, with clear explanations and a personal touch that keeps listeners engaged. The first season challenges preconceived notions about Gacy, while the second season promises to provide even more in-depth knowledge about defense strategies and the inner workings of a defense team.

    One of the best aspects of The Defense Diaries podcast is its commitment to evidence-informed analysis that prioritizes the victims and their families. Unlike other true crime podcasts, there are no salacious details or jokey banter here. Instead, listeners are treated to a refreshing breath of fresh air with thoughtful and respectful storytelling. The podcast provides extensive research, unheard recordings, interviews with key individuals associated with the case, and comprehensive explanations that go beyond what has been covered in other podcasts or documentaries on the Gacy murders. It is clear that a significant amount of effort went into producing this high-quality podcast.

    While there aren't many criticisms to be given to The Defense Diaries podcast, one potential downside could be its focus on legal jargon and detailed explanations. While this may be fascinating for some listeners who enjoy diving deep into legal processes, it may not appeal as much to those who prefer a more simplified or fast-paced approach. Additionally, some may find certain aspects uncomfortable or chilling due to the nature of the subject matter.

    In conclusion, The Defense Diaries is an outstanding true crime podcast that stands out from others in its genre. With an excellent narrator and a unique perspective from a defense attorney, this podcast offers an enlightening look at the Gacy case that goes beyond what has been previously explored. It is highly recommended for true crime enthusiasts who appreciate evidence-informed analysis, thorough research, and a respectful approach to the victims and their families. The Defense Diaries is sure to captivate and educate listeners, making it a podcast that should not be missed.



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    The Docket Ep.812: Massachusetts v. Karen Read: The Death of John O'Keefe pt.12

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 123:24


    Bob and Ali are once again joined by Mark Bederow to discuss the Karen Read trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia ep. 266: Quid Pro Quo Hac Vice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 69:37


    With a new potential Nebraska based firm ready to join the defense team, there is but one more hoop to jump through, unfortunately, this hoop just so happens to be a judge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 811: Massachusetts v. Karen Read: The Death of John O'Keefe pt. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 84:26


    Bob and Ali are joined by The Lawyer You Know to discuss the Karen Read case. They also discuss the Vallow-Daybell trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 810: Massachusetts v. Karen Read: The Death of John O'Keefe pt.10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 104:59


    Audio from youtube live 3.25.25 Bob and Ali continue their coverage of the Karen Read case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 809: Massachusetts v. Karen Read: The Death of John O'Keefe pt. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 138:59


    As this trial and story continue, so does Bob and Ali's coverage and analysis of the case. Audio from TY LIVE EPISODE FROM 3.17.25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 808: Massachusetts v. Karen Read: The Death of John O'Keefe pt. 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 96:27


    After the mistrial is declared Bob and Ali pick back up on this case, as it is back in court and, the limelight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1033: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 33 (Audio from YT live from 3.20.25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 110:27


    Bob and Ali are joined by attorney Andrea Burkhart and special guest, the digital forensics specialists hired by the defense, Stacy Eldridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket ep. 1032: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 32: The Aftermath, Ricci Davis Letters (audio from youtube live ep from 3.3.25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 95:12


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1031: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 31 Audio from youtube Live from 2.17.25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 181:43


    Bob and Ali are joined by Allen defense attorney Andrew Baldwin to discuss the possibility of a brady violation(s) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia Ep. 265: Post Hac, Ergo Propter Hac.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 64:53


    The prosecution continues its efforts to have the Motta's removed from the case. This will end up impacting people other than those one might anticipate. Find out who, within. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia ep. 264: Kleines, Kleines, everywhere are Kleines.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 50:32


    Trial looms. The plot thickens. Judges judge. and someone is telling the local media everything. EVERYTHING. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket ep. 1030: The Stae of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.30: Interview with Defense Attorney Brad Rozzi pt. 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 131:45


    Bob and Ali complete the Brad Rozzi interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1029: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.29: Interview with Defense Attorney Brad Rozzi pt. 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 97:56


    Bob and Ali continue their interviews with Richard Allen's defense team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1028: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.28:

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 146:37


    We're back with part two of Bob and Ali interviewing defense attorney Andrew Baldwin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1026: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.. 26: Interview with defense attorney Andrew Baldwin pt. 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 128:11


    Bob and Ali continue the interviews of Richard Allen's defense team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia ep. 263: Yet Somehow They Remain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 55:32


    The Garcia case is nearing trial. Even with the recent change of judge, it doesn't seem to slow things down a bit, somehow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 634: The Delphi Murders pt. 34 Interview with Defense Attorney Jennifer Auger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 176:22


    The next few episodes will be interviews with the defense team from the Richard Allen case. This is the first of said interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket ep. 310: JonBenet Ramsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 94:45


    We are joined in this episode by JonBenet's older brother John Andrew Ramsey to discuss this tragic and ongoing case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia Ep. 262: You Be the Judge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 58:27


    The phrase out with the old and in with the new generally has a positive connotation. It certainly implies that "the new" is better than whatever "the old" may have been.. However, if the change is an unexpected and dramatic one, "the new" can bring a lot of unwanted circumstances to the table. For some clarity in regard to what Im rambling about... inquire within. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1025: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 104:22


    Bob discusses what happens next for Richard Allen with Indiana appellate lawyer, Cara Wieneke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1024: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 24: THE VERDICT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 62:24


    The jury has reached a verdict. Richard Allen has been found guilty on all four counts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1023: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 148:19


    Join Bob and Ali as they get together with Amber Burkhart and Lawyer Lee to discuss the ins and outs of the Richard Allen trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket ep. 1022: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 169:22


    The defense rests and closing arguments are heard. Now we await the verdict as the jury is in deliberation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1021: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.21

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 149:39


    Bob continues his boots on the ground coverage of the Richard Allen trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep.1020: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.20

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 224:05


    Bob's boots on the ground coverage continues as he goes over his notes from the trial on Tuesday 11.05.24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1019: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.19

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 40:38


    Ali goes through Bob's notes from the Richard Allen trial from tuesday November 5th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1018: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.18

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 191:19


    Bob continues his boots on the ground coverage of the Richard Allen trial. Bob is live in attendance everyday at the Carrol County courthouse and is sharing, along with other things, his daily notes from the trial. These are the notes from monday Nov.4th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1017: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.17

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 193:13


    Bob shares his notes and the genertal goings ons from the Carrol County courthouse. He is boots on the ground covering the Delphi Murders case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1016: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 24:29


    Ali reviews Bobs trial notes from the morning of Friday Nov 1, 2024 pt. 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1015: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.15

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 51:06


    This is part one of three of the trail of Richard Allen from Friday Nov. 1, 2024. Ali reviews Bob's notes from the morning. 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1014: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 171:31


    Richard Allen stands accused for the murder of Liberty German and Abigail Williams. Bob is boots on the ground at the Carrol County courthouse to attend the trial. This episode will discuss the confessions of Richard Allen and the surrounding circumstances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1013: The State of Indiana v. Ricahrd Allen pt. 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 163:36


    Bob's boots on the ground at the Carrol County courthouse, in attendance for the Richard Allen case. Allen stands accused for the murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1012: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 201:13


    Bob is in attendance daily at the Carrol County courthouse for the Richard Allen trial. Hear whats happening, what he sees, etc.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1011: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.11

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 125:34


    Bob continues his coverage of the Delphi murders. He is boots on the gound at the Carrol County courthouse for the Richard Allen trial. Allen stands accused of murdering Liberty German and Abigail Williams,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1010: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 110:27


    Bob continues his boots on the ground coverage of the Delphi Murders by attending the trial of Richard Allen, who is charged with killing Liberty German and Abigail Williams. In collection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1009: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.9

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 143:04


    Bob is in attendance, at the trial and will be reporting back to us what is going on, what he sees, etc. Join us for boots on the ground coverage of the trial.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1008: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 174:41


    Bob's ongoing, boots on the ground coverage of the Richard Allen trial , continues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Episode 1007: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 44:03


    In this episode Ali goes through Bobs notes from the morning session in the trial of Richard Allen. Allen stands accused of murdering Liberty German and Abigail Williams in Delphi, Indiana in 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1006: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 117:52


    This is the second half of day five of the Richard Allen trial. He is acused of killing Liberty German and Abigail Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1005: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 69:31


    Bob continues boots on the ground coverage of the Delphi case. He's reporting back to us daily after attending the trial of Richard Allen, who stands accused of murdering Liberty German and Abigail Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1004: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 204:44


    Bob continues his boots on the ground coverage from Carrol County., As he is attending the trial daily and reporting the goings on, here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1003: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 92:16


    Bob and Ali's boots on the ground coverage of this trail, continues. Hear what happened inside the courtroom every day, from two seasoned trial attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket Ep. 1002: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 93:13


    Bob and Ali continue their boots on the ground coverage of this case. They will attend the trial daily and report back here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket ep. 1001:l The Sate of Indiana v. Richard Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 69:05


    Trial lawyers Bob and Alison Motta bring you daily coverage from Delphi. They will be at the trial every day and report here daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket ep. 902: Reynaldo Guevera: Bear False Witness pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 101:38


    This episode we interview one of the recently exonerated men that the false testimony of CPD officer Reynaldo Guevera helped convict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket ep, 901: Reynaldo Guevera: Bear False Witness pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 68:00


    The overall impact of this story is not yet able to be calculated, as it is still unfolding. This number will sadly continue to grow, but as of today innocent people have served more than 330 years in prison due to the false testimony and police perjury of Ret. Chicago Police Department Detective Reynaldo Guevera. Many guilty verdicts have been overturned however, there are still many more cases to go, innocent people to be set free, and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia ep. 261: Lack Of Common Scents

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 51:02


    Officer Melanie of the Cook County Sheriff's department is brought to Terra Haute, IN. OPD and FBI from Nebraska are on scene when she arrives, The sequents of events that follow make no scents, literally. For clarity... Inquire within. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket ep. 633: The Delphi Murders pt. 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 76:37


    Judge Gull rules on a state filed motion, Bob and Ali discuss the impact it could have on the defense's case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia ep. 260: A Newfound Concern

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 41:47


    As we inch closer to trial, the state seems to suddenly be concerned with Garcia's competency to stand trial. Could there be an ulterior motive ? What do you think? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket ep. 632: The Delphi Murders pt.32

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 126:56


    Bob and Ali continue coverage of the Delphi case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Docket ep. 631: The Delphi Murders pt. 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 211:03


    Day three of Bobs "boots on the ground" coverage of the 3 days of motion hearings that revently took place in Delphi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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