Podcast appearances and mentions of kathie durst

ROBERT DURST: MURDER OF A MAFIA DAUGHTER-Cathy ScotNov 20, 2020Susan Berman was reared in the lap of Las Vegas luxury as the daughter of Davie Berman, a notorious casino mogul and mafia leader. It wasn't until college-well after her father's death-that she learned what he really did. She ultimately dedicated her life to learning about Vegas and its underworld chiefs, publishing two acclaimed books on the subject: Easy Street and Lady Las Vegas. Her story takes a turn for the bizarre in 1982 when Kathie Durst-the wife of college friend and heir to a New York real estate fortune, Robert Durst-mysteriously disappeared. Robert Durst was considered a prime suspect but a case was never mounted against him. Shortly after the Kathie Durst case was reopened Susan Berman was found shot in the back of the head, mob execution style. No forced entry, no robbery, nothing missing from her home. Like Kathie Durst's disappearance, Susan's murder is unsolved, but again Robert is a suspect. Did she know her killer? Did she have information about the fate of Kathie Durst? Many questions-but few answers. At present Durst is awaiting trial in Galveston, Texas, for the murder of an elderly acquaintance who some suspect may have had information regarding Kathie Durst's disappearance. This book includes exclusive information on the "Durst Connection" from LAPD investigators working on the Berman case. It will surely draw the attention of the nation as the Durst trial hits the nation's tabloids this September.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Meg's obsession with The Jinx leads her to Debrah Charatan's sordid tale of real estate, sniff tests, and iron clad trusts. Jessica stays out after 10pm and wonders, along with the WNYW news team, if her parents know where she is.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

In parallel with the premiere of The Jinx Part 2 on the Max streaming service, for Season 10 of this Jury Duty podcast we are presenting The Trial of Robert Durst: Greatest Hits.For each of the six weeks of The Jinx 2 series we are re-releasing four of our favorite episodes about the Durst trial from the Jury Duty feed… for a total of 24 episodes.This installment is Season 1 Episode 2: A History of Violence.Robert Durst tried to control his wife Kathie through violence, and that violence escalated until the day that Kathie Durst disappeared. "That is what the evidence will show," prosecutor John Lewin tells the jury in Durst's trial for the murder of his friend Susan Berman. Lewin continues his opening statement by asserting that Durst enlisted Berman to do "something for Bobby" that would make Berman a "loose end" that Durst felt compelled to "clean up." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In parallel with the premiere of The Jinx Part 2 on the Max streaming service, we are scheduling a special event for Season 10 of the Jury Duty podcast…. The Trial of Robert Durst: Greatest Hits.For each of the six weeks of The Jinx 2 series we will re-release four of our favorite episodes about the Durst trial from the Jury Duty feed… for a total of 24 episodes.We begin with Season 1 Episode 1: This Case Involves Three Different Murders.Robert Durst is on trial for the murder of his friend Susan Berman. Prosecutor John Lewin begins his opening statement by telling the jury that the case actually involves the murder of three people: his wife Kathie Durst, Berman and a man named Morris Black. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the years since Kathie Durst disappeared, no progress has been made in finding out what happened to her. Then, a breakthrough: a voicemail from Susan Berman's son Sareb Kaufman holds a crucial piece of evidence that could be the key to solving the mystery. Andrew seeks advice from former OJ prosecutor Marcia Clark, and decides to confront Bob, putting him back in the hot seat for an interview that could change everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Kathie Durst vanished in 1982, friends suspected her husband, New York millionaire Robert Durst. But there was no body, no hard evidence. 20 years later, a friend of Durst is found murdered. Could her death hold a clue to Kathie's disappearance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg counts the many red flags waving around Dr. Robert Bierenbaum. Jessica spills the tea on food critics Gael Greene and Mimi Sheraton.

During the run up to the October 3 premiere of Season 6 of Jury Duty: The Trial of Michael Barisone, we are publishing both in the Jury Duty Podcast feed and on our Jury Duty/Crime Story Patreon page, a series of articles and readings about the the trial of Robert Durst that were originally reported for the CrimeStory.com website. This article and those that follow during the rest of the week were published during the post-hiatus portion of the trial and so we include them as Bonus episodes to Season 2 of Jury Duty.If you want to listen to Jury Duty ad-free, consider becoming a patron on our Patreon page! There a lot more content there as well.This is:Kathie Durst Speaks from the PastBy Chris Tarricone originally published May 9, 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Jury Duty: The Robert Durst Prosecutor Speaks Los Angeles Deputy DA John Lewin speaks about the testimony of Helen Bloch, the third of those early witnesses who knew Kathie. Lewin also describes the impact of several other State's witnesses, including ER physician Leslie Hain, Kathie Durst friend Fadwa Najamy, and Susan Berman friend and former Saturday Night Live cast member Laraine Newman.Looking to listen to Jury Duty ad-free? Become a patron on our Patreon page! In addition to ad-free content, you'll receive exclusive access to the full Crime Story Media catalog—including our Storyteller Interview Series featuring Kary Antholis' conversations with ground-breaking, award-winning storytellers like David Simon, George Pelecanos, Vince Gilligan, and David Chase; all of our Amanda Knox Project opinion and interview pieces; and Judge Katherine Mader's INSIDE THE ROBE.You can also find out more information about each of the trials covered by Jury Duty at CrimeStory.com.Or at these dedicated links...The Trial of Kyle RittenhouseThe Killing of Ahmaud ArberyThe Trial of Robert Durst Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Jury Duty: The Robert Durst Prosecutor Speaks Los Angeles Deputy DA John Lewin does a deep dive of the conditional witness examination of NYPD Detective Michael Struck, the initial investigator of Kathie Durst's disappearance. Looking to listen to Jury Duty ad-free? Become a patron on our Patreon page! In addition to ad-free content, you'll receive exclusive access to the full Crime Story Media catalog—including our Storyteller Interview Series featuring Kary Antholis' conversations with ground-breaking, award-winning storytellers like David Simon, George Pelecanos, Vince Gilligan, and David Chase; all of our Amanda Knox Project opinion and interview pieces; and Judge Katherine Mader's INSIDE THE ROBE.You can also find out more information about each of the trials covered by Jury Duty at CrimeStory.com.Or at these dedicated links...The Trial of Kyle RittenhouseThe Killing of Ahmaud ArberyThe Trial of Robert Durst See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meg looks at the NYPD's indifference to Kathie Durst's disappearance. Jessica consults The Preppy Handbook to understand '80s style.

Karma is making its way back around and the only name on its list... Robert Alan Durst and the whole world is watching as the eccentric millionaire inserts himself into the production of HBO's documentary about his life and presumed crimes, and mistakes were made... mistakes that have a high ticket price, his life. Join me as we closed out this insane case that is/was Robert Durst's life! Be sure to head over to Patreon where you can listen to this episode ad-free... www.patreon.com/thetruecrimelibrarian www.thetruecrimelibrarian.com ww.scottbuckley.com.au/library Recommended Reading for this series: "A Deadly Secret the Strange Disappearance of Kathie Durst" by Matt Birkbeck AMAZON-USED>> Deadly Secret, A: The Strange Disappearance of Kathie Durst: Birkbeck, Matt: 9780425189153: Amazon.com: Books AMAZON-NEW>> Amazon.com: A Deadly Secret: The Bizarre and Chilling Story of Robert Durst (Audible Audio Edition): Matt Birkbeck, David H. Lawrence XVII, Penguin Audio: Audible Books & Originals A big THANK YOU to Scott Buckley and his beautiful craft of TTCL's episodes, be sure to head over and see what he's been mixing up... Research By: Ashlee O'Rourke Music: Scott Buckley --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truecrimelibrarian/support

In this Expanded 20th Anniversary Edition of Murder of a Mafia Daughter, seasoned crime writer Cathy Scott provides in-depth new details of serial killer Robert Durst's arrest, trial, and conviction for the brutal murder of Susan Berman. Besides never-before-seen photos of Susan, also included is Durst's $40,000 mask he planned to use to elude police while on the lam.Susan Berman grew up in Las Vegas luxury as the daughter of Davie Berman, casino mogul and notorious Mafia leader. After her father died, she learned about his mob connections. Susan then dedicated her life to learning about Vegas and its underworld chiefs. Her life took a bizarre turn in l982 when Kathie Durst, the wife of her good friend, Robert Durst, mysteriously disappeared. Kathie's husband was a prime suspect but the case was never solved. After the Kathie Durst case reopened, the media leaked that the district attorney was about to question Susan Berman about what she knew regarding a phone call that appeared to be Kathie calling her medical school dean saying she was sick and wouldn't be at school. The call was placed the morning after she disappeared. Soon after the Kathie Durst case was reopened, Susan Berman was found dead, shot in the back of head. No forced entry, no robbery, nothing missing from her home.This expanded and updated book covers what led to Durst's 2015 capture. Police records placed Durst in California at the time of his good friend Susan Berman's murder. HBO filmmakers discovered an envelope unknown before, written by Durst to Susan. The handwriting and spelling of Beverly Hills were a dead-on match to the cadaver letter police say the killer mailed to police informing them of Susan's death before her body was discovered. This new release covers Durst's lengthy murder trial in the slaying of his best friend. MURDER OF A MAFIA DAUGHTER: Expanded & Updated 20th Anniversary Edition-Robert Durst & Susan Berman-The Shocking Inside Story-Cathy Scott

Jury Duty host Kary Antholis continues his interviews with Durst jurors Carmen Kletecka and John Okanishi. In Durst Trial Podcast: Juror Interviews - Part 5, we hear from Carmen and John as they recall the testimonies of key figures in the investigation of Kathie Durst's disappearance. At the end of the episode, we will relive some of the key moments that they mention by playing excerpts of the trial audio that they reference.And remember to stay tuned to this feed for news about Jury Duty Season 4, which will debut on February 28. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Robert Durst passed away January 10, 2022 days shy of the 40th anniversary of his wife going missing... foul play was suspected, and if anyone had opportunity and cause it would be none other than Robert Durst. But without a body or murder weapon, we can only speculate what happened that night of January 31, 1982. The DA had just announced weeks prior to Robert's passing that they were reopening Kathie Durst's disappearance and that he was indicted as their offender in the case. Finding Kathie would be the needle in this haystack of a mess that this case is and we could finally put to rest a beautiful soul... Be sure to head over to Patreon where you can listen to this episode ad-free... www.patreon.com/thetruecrimelibrarian www.thetruecrimelibrarian.com ww.scottbuckley.com.au/library A big THANK YOU to Scott Buckley and his beautiful craft of TTCL's episodes, be sure to head over and see what he's been mixing up... Research By: Ashlee O'Rourke Music: Scott Buckley This week's producers: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truecrimelibrarian/support

Hey! It's been a minute since you heard from us…but we're back with an update minisode! Since we released our last episode in March, there have been several notable developments in cases that we've shared with you on the podcast. Riverside PD is offering a $50,000 reward (valid until 1/31/22) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Cheri Jo Bates's killer. Contact the Riverside PD's Homicide Cold Case Unit by email at cjb@riversideca.gov with any information.Apply for the Cheri Jo Bates Memorial Endowed Scholarship: https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/12756 Apply for or donate to the Kristin Smart Scholarship: https://www.kristinsmart.org Our recommendation for this episode: The Great British Baking Show! Sources: Charles V. Bagli, “Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murder After Decades of Suspicion.” NYT https://nyti.ms/30vDF6E Charles V. Bagli, “Robert Durst Sentenced to Life in Prison for Friend's Murder.” NYT https://nyti.ms/3wOaUOv Judicial Council of California Criminal Jury Instructions (2020 edition). “Special Circumstances: Lying in Wait” https://bit.ly/3CldT27Brian Melley, “Robert Durst sentenced to life in best friend's murder.” ABC News https://abcn.ws/30sGHZE Paul Vercammen, Stephanie Becker, and Cheri Mossburg, “Robert Durst was sentenced to life in prison today. Here's what happened during his hearing.” CNN https://cnn.it/3ci9qCt Karen Matthews and Michael R. Sisak, “Robert Durst charged with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst.” AP https://bit.ly/3CjWMNW  Christine Hauser, “Kristin Smart Case: A Timeline of Searches and Arrests.” NYT https://nyti.ms/31VlpnC Ashton McIntyre, “Paul, Ruben Flores plead not guilty, trial set for April 25.” KSBY https://bit.ly/3qHt3fB KSBY Staff, “Human blood found in multiple soil samples taken from Flores home, forensic expert testifies.” KSBY https://bit.ly/2YQm3lb KSBY Staff, “Archaeologists testify anomaly found in soil at Flores home was consistent with burial site.” KSBY https://bit.ly/30u62SB Matt Fountain and Kaytlyn Leslie, “Kristin Smart case; Paul and Ruben Flores appear in SLO court.” SLO Tribune https://bit.ly/3Fn3sN4 City News Service, “Reward offered for conviction in decades-old Riverside homicide.” The Press-Enterprise https://bit.ly/3kGw24i Kevin Fagan, “Zodiac Killer case solved? Case Breakers group makes an ID, but police say it doesn't hold up.” SF Chronicle https://bit.ly/3qKjXPk Dani Anguiano, “Case of the Zodiac Killer takes another twist - but police say it isn't solved.” The Guardian https://bit.ly/3kAHLBt Meryl Kornfield, “the Zodiac Killer sent a cipher 51 years ago. A team of amateur code-breakers just cracked it.” The Washington Post  https://wapo.st/3GZKfSE The Case Breakers' Zodiac press release https://bit.ly/3Fnj0Rk

On #TheUpdate this Election Day, prosecutors say that millionaire real estate scion Robert Durst is in even more trouble with the law. He's been indicted on a murder charge in the death of Kathie Durst, his first wife who disappeared nearly four decades ago. The long-anticipated and long-delayed rail route from Long Island to Grand Central Terminal is nearing reality. More than 150,000 customers per day are expected to use the service when it begins next year. And across America, voters are going to the polls. In Virginia, Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin raced to fire up their party's base voters in opposite end of Virginia, while voters in Minneapolis are deciding on whether to give Jacob Frey a second mayoral term and whether to replace the city's police department with a new Department of Public Safety.

Los Angeles Deputy District Attorneys John Lewin, Habib Balian, Ethan Milius, Euguene Miyata, and Rob Britton join the podcast and discuss the prosecution of Robert Durst. In this episode, the prosecutors discuss organizing discovery, preparing clips for cross examination, how they decided who would do opening and closing argument, whether they could prove the case without the cadaver note, changing Durst's catheter bag, what surprised them during Durst's testimony, and who would play John Lewin if they made a movie about this case. The trial of Susan Berman's murder lasted over 4 months, had over 100 witness, had over 180,000 pages of discovery, and over 1,000 clips from interviews and trial footage that were presented to the jury in an organized and seamless way. Durst was tried and convicted of 1st degree murder on September 17, 2021 for the murder of Susan Berman, and the jury agreed Durst killed her because she was a witness in the disappearance of Kathie Durst who Durst allegedly killed in 1982. Durst was sentenced to life without parole on October 14, 2021. Facts:Kathie Durst mysteriously disappears on January 31, 1982. One of the last people to hear from her was the dean of Albert Einstein Medical School, where Kathie allegedly called in sick and said she wasn't going to be able to attend her rotation. In November 2000, it becomes public that the police reopened the investigation into Kathie Durst's disappearance. On December 24, 2000, a woman named Susan Berman is found murdered execution style in her home in Los Angeles. Who was Susan Berman? A close friend of Robert Durst and the daughter of a mobster. She was also someone who told others that she in fact placed the call to the dean of the med school and pretended to be Kathie, thus creating an alibi for Robert Durst. The police later receive a note postmarked December 23, 2000, saying there was a “cadaver” at Susan's address in Beverly Hills, except “Beverly” is misspelled as “Beverley.” On October 9, 2001, body parts of a person named Morris Black are found floating in Galveston Bay, Texas. Durst is arrested that day but posts bail and skips his hearing, only to be arrested a month later for shoplifting a sandwich. Durst is acquitted of murder on a claim of self-defense, even though Durst admitted to dismembering Morris Black after Black was shot and killed during a struggle with Durst. A movie called “All Good Things” starring Ryan Gosling is released and is essentially a rendition of the crimes by Durst. After seeing the movie, Durst reaches out to the makers of the film and sings them praise, saying it's essentially accurate. The makers of that film make The Jinx: The LIfe and Deaths of Robert Durst in 2015, where Durst sits down for an interview that lasted 20 hours over the course of several years. During the filming of The Jinx, the makers confront Durst with the writing of “Beverley” on the cadaver note and comparing it to a letter that Durst himself wrote to Susan Berman in the past (known as the "Sareb letter" after her son Sareb found the letter). It's written the same way and Beverley is misspelled the same way. At the end of the documentary, Durst is caught on a hot mic and says “There it is. You're caught. What did you do? Killed them all of course.”On March 14, 2015, Durst is arrested in New Orleans and had a loaded .38 caliber revolver with one spent shell casing, 5 ounces of marijuana, $42K in cash, his passport, maps of Louisiana, Florida, and Cuba, and a flesh toned latex map. Police later discovered an additional $117K in cash sent by a friend. Durst eventually pled guilty to a federal firearm charge and then was extradited to California to face charges of the murder of Susan Berman.Laws on the Books:Each episode we look at the laws on the books. 3 are real, 1 is fake. Can you guess which one is the fake?A. In New York, it is illegal to commit adultery.B. In Galveston, Texas, it is illegal to bury a body except in a cemetery.C. In Beverly Hills, it is illegal for a person to discover a body or acquire the first knowledge of the death of a person and fail to report it.D. In Louisiana, it's illegal to wear a facial disguise calculated to conceal one's identity (except during specified activities such as Halloween, Mardi Gras, etc.). Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the Deputy DA's Association nor the District Attorney. Questions and comments can be emailed to crimenewsinsider@gmail.com.Featured in the Top 10 Criminal Law Podcasts!Website: https://sdddaa.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoDDAsTwitter: @CrimeNewsInsidr, @SanDiegoDDAsMusic by: The Only Ocean - "Snake"Image by: Pixabay user Michael Gaida.Image by: Pixabay user Michael Gaida

Los Angeles Deputy District Attorneys John Lewin, Habib Balian, Ethan Milius, Euguene Miyata, and Rob Britton join the podcast and discuss the prosecution of Robert Durst. In this episode, the prosecutors discuss investigating the case, interviewing Durst, preparing for trial, and catching a fabrication by Durst while he was on the witness stand.  (Spoiler alert: there is a reference to the movie The Usual Suspects.)The trial of Susan Berman's murder lasted over 4 months, had over 100 witness, had over 180,000 pages of discovery, and over 1,000 clips from interviews and trial footage that were presented to the jury in an organized and seamless way. Durst was tried and convicted of 1st degree murder on September 17, 2021 for the murder of Susan Berman, and the jury agreed Durst killed her because she was a witness in the disappearance of Kathie Durst who Durst allegedly killed in 1982. Durst was sentenced to life without parole on October 14, 2021. Facts:Kathie Durst mysteriously disappears on January 31, 1982. One of the last people to hear from her was the dean of Albert Einstein Medical School, where Kathie allegedly called in sick and said she wasn't going to be able to attend her rotation. In November 2000, it becomes public that the police reopened the investigation into Kathie Durst's disappearance. On December 24, 2000, a woman named Susan Berman is found murdered execution style in her home in Los Angeles. Who was Susan Berman? A close friend of Robert Durst and the daughter of a mobster. She was also someone who told others that she in fact placed the call to the dean of the med school and pretended to be Kathie, thus creating an alibi for Robert Durst. The police later receive a note postmarked December 23, 2000, saying there was a “cadaver” at Susan's address in Beverly Hills, except “Beverly” is misspelled as “Beverley.” On October 9, 2001, body parts of a person named Morris Black are found floating in Galveston Bay, Texas. Durst is arrested that day but posts bail and skips his hearing, only to be arrested a month later for shoplifting a sandwich. Durst is acquitted of murder on a claim of self-defense, even though Durst admitted to dismembering Morris Black after Black was shot and killed during a struggle with Durst. A movie called “All Good Things” starring Ryan Gosling is released and is essentially a rendition of the crimes by Durst. After seeing the movie, Durst reaches out to the makers of the film and sings them praise, saying it's essentially accurate. The makers of that film make The Jinx: The LIfe and Deaths of Robert Durst in 2015, where Durst sits down for an interview that lasted 20 hours over the course of several years. During the filming of The Jinx, the makers confront Durst with the writing of “Beverley” on the cadaver note and comparing it to a letter that Durst himself wrote to Susan Berman in the past (known as the "Sareb letter" after her son Sareb found the letter). It's written the same way and Beverley is misspelled the same way. At the end of the documentary, Durst is caught on a hot mic and says “There it is. You're caught. What did you do? Killed them all of course.”On March 14, 2015, Durst is arrested in New Orleans and had a loaded .38 caliber revolver with one spent shell casing, 5 ounces of marijuana, $42K in cash, his passport, maps of Louisiana, Florida, and Cuba, and a flesh toned latex map. Police later discovered an additional $117K in cash sent by a friend. Durst eventually pled guilty to a federal firearm charge and then was extradited to California to face charges of the murder of Susan Berman.Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the Deputy DA's Association nor the District Attorney. Questions and comments can be emailed to crimenewsinsider@gmail.com.Featured in the Top 10 Criminal Law Podcasts!Website: https://sdddaa.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoDDAsTwitter: @CrimeNewsInsidr, @SanDiegoDDAsMusic by: The Only Ocean - "Snake"Image by: Pixabay user Michael Gaida.

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In this special breaking news edition of Jury Duty, Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Joins the Robert Durst Circus, co-hosts Kary Antholis and Brittany Bookbinder examine the claim by Bill Stevenson, the ex-husband of First Lady Jill Biden, that he had an affair with Kathie Durst in 1982, just days before she went missing. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is reporting on the Durst trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode looks at the prosecution's presentation of strange events in South Salem around the time of Kathie Durst's disappearance. We also present our first in a series of deep dives into Robert Durst's life, much of which is presented in Durst's own words as read by actor David Kelsey. Host Kary Antholis discusses the week's developments with co-host Brittany Bookbinder and Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lawyers for the family of Kathleen McCormack Durst say they have new evidence to back claims that real estate heir Robert Durst’s brother and father helped him cover up his wife’s disappearance and death in 1982. Attorney Robert Abrams refused to share his information after the Westchester County District Attorney in New York announced she was reopening the cold case into Kathie Durst’s death. Robert Durst, 78, has long been suspected in his wife’s disappearance and death but has never been charged. He has been charged with the 2000 shooting death of his friend Susan Berman, who was reportedly preparing to reveal information about Kathie Durst’s death, as CrimeOnline previously reported. That trial has restarted after a 14-month delay over COVID concerns. Joining Nancy Grace Today:Randy Kessler - Atlanta Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, Author: "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future", www.KSFamilyLaw.com, Instagram: @rkessler23, Twitter: @GADivorceCaryn Stark - NYC Psychologist, www.carynstark.comDr. Todd M. Barr, M.D. - Deputy Medical Examiner/Forensic Pathologist at Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office (Cleveland OH) Jennifer Shen “Jen Shen” - Forensic Scientist, former San Diego Police Dept. Crime Lab Director, jenshenforensics.comLevi Page - Crime Online Investigative Reporter, Host, "Crime and Scandal" True Crime Podcast, YouTube.com/LeviPageTV

You can find links to all of CRIME STORY'S coverage of the Robert Durst trial here.

Today, we reported on a readiness hearing for the resumption of the murder trial of Robert Durst. During the hearing, Durst surprisingly asked to speak to the Judge. In this podcast episode, we present the full audio of those proceedings.

On today's podcast we present my story about the hearing in the murder trial of Robert Durst in which Durst broke his year long silence and sought to personally raise legal issues with Judge Windham at the end of the hearing.

On today's podcast we present the entirety of Charlie Bagli‘s four part essay, Susy Berman's Greatest Unfinished Story, a continuation of Crime Story's ongoing coverage of the Los Angeles trial of Robert Durst for Berman‘s murder. Berman was found shot in the back of the head execution style in her home on the edge of Beverly Hills on December 24, 2000. This past Christmas Eve, marked the 20th anniversary of the discovery of her body by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Robert Durst admitted to killing before-- a killing he swears was in self-defense. But what are the odds that a missing person case and another murder, both of which have links to Durst, are also cases of misunderstanding rather than foul play?If you would like to start your OWN podcast on Buzzsprout, please consider using our promo code so you can earn a $20 gift card after your second month on a paid plan:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=709643Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CoffeeAndCases)

You can find part three of this story here. Links to all of CRIME STORY'S coverage of the Robert Durst trial are here.

You can find part two of this story here. Links to all of CRIME STORY'S coverage of the Robert Durst trial are here.

Robert Durst admitted to killing before-- a killing he swears was in self-defense. But what are the odds that a missing person case and another murder, both of which have links to Durst, are also cases of misunderstanding rather than foul play?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CoffeeAndCases)

You can find part one of this story here. Links to all of CRIME STORY'S coverage of the Robert Durst trial are here.

Links to all of CRIME STORY'S coverage of the Robert Durst trial are here.Charlie Bagli has been covering the Robert Durst mystery for two decades, mostly for The New York Times, but also for Los Angeles Magazine and Town & Country magazine.

Susan Berman was reared in the lap of Las Vegas luxury as the daughter of Davie Berman, a notorious casino mogul and mafia leader. It wasn't until college-well after her father's death-that she learned what he really did. She ultimately dedicated her life to learning about Vegas and its underworld chiefs, publishing two acclaimed books on the subject: Easy Street and Lady Las Vegas. Her story takes a turn for the bizarre in 1982 when Kathie Durst-the wife of college friend and heir to a New York real estate fortune, Robert Durst-mysteriously disappeared. Robert Durst was considered a prime suspect but a case was never mounted against him. Shortly after the Kathie Durst case was reopened Susan Berman was found shot in the back of the head, mob execution style. No forced entry, no robbery, nothing missing from her home. Like Kathie Durst's disappearance, Susan's murder is unsolved, but again Robert is a suspect. Did she know her killer? Did she have information about the fate of Kathie Durst? Many questions-but few answers. At present Durst is awaiting trial in Galveston, Texas, for the murder of an elderly acquaintance who some suspect may have had information regarding Kathie Durst's disappearance. This book includes exclusive information on the "Durst Connection" from LAPD investigators working on the Berman case. It will surely draw the attention of the nation as the Durst trial hits the nation's tabloids this September.

Susan Berman was reared in the lap of Las Vegas luxury as the daughter of Davie Berman, a notorious casino mogul and mafia leader. It wasn't until college-well after her father's death-that she learned what he really did. She ultimately dedicated her life to learning about Vegas and its underworld chiefs, publishing two acclaimed books on the subject: Easy Street and Lady Las Vegas. Her story takes a turn for the bizarre in 1982 when Kathie Durst-the wife of college friend and heir to a New York real estate fortune, Robert Durst-mysteriously disappeared. Robert Durst was considered a prime suspect but a case was never mounted against him. Shortly after the Kathie Durst case was reopened Susan Berman was found shot in the back of the head, mob execution style. No forced entry, no robbery, nothing missing from her home. Like Kathie Durst's disappearance, Susan's murder is unsolved, but again Robert is a suspect. Did she know her killer? Did she have information about the fate of Kathie Durst? Many questions-but few answers. At present Durst is awaiting trial in Galveston, Texas, for the murder of an elderly acquaintance who some suspect may have had information regarding Kathie Durst's disappearance. This book includes exclusive information on the "Durst Connection" from LAPD investigators working on the Berman case. It will surely draw the attention of the nation as the Durst trial hits the nation's tabloids this September.

Susan Berman was reared in the lap of Las Vegas luxury as the daughter of Davie Berman, a notorious casino mogul and mafia leader. It wasn't until college-well after her father's death-that she learned what he really did. She ultimately dedicated her life to learning about Vegas and its underworld chiefs, publishing two acclaimed books on the subject: Easy Street and Lady Las Vegas. Her story takes a turn for the bizarre in 1982 when Kathie Durst-the wife of college friend and heir to a New York real estate fortune, Robert Durst-mysteriously disappeared. Robert Durst was considered a prime suspect but a case was never mounted against him. Shortly after the Kathie Durst case was reopened Susan Berman was found shot in the back of the head, mob execution style. No forced entry, no robbery, nothing missing from her home. Like Kathie Durst's disappearance, Susan's murder is unsolved, but again Robert is a suspect. Did she know her killer? Did she have information about the fate of Kathie Durst? Many questions-but few answers. At present Durst is awaiting trial in Galveston, Texas, for the murder of an elderly acquaintance who some suspect may have had information regarding Kathie Durst's disappearance. This book includes exclusive information on the "Durst Connection" from LAPD investigators working on the Berman case. It will surely draw the attention of the nation as the Durst trial hits the nation's tabloids this September.

This week we take a look at the crazy life of Robert Durst. When his wife Kathie disappears in the 80s, no one could have written the next 40 years, and certainly, no one could have imagined how crazy it would get. A disappearance, two murders, and a man who seems capable of getting away with anything. But has time ran out for the millionaire Robert Durst? Find out about this absolutely twisted tale as we jump right in to see what exactly has gone on over the past 40 years. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Dursthttps://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/02/19/a-look-back-at-robert-dursts-history-in-galveston/https://www.click2houston.com/entertainment/2020/02/10/robert-durst-trial-charges-timeline-and-revelations-from-the-jinx-doc/https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/26/who-were-the-victims-of-the-jinxs-accused-killer-robert-durst-10956960/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/24/nyregion/robert-durst-wife-lawsuit.htmlhttps://www.newstimes.com/local/article/After-three-decades-Kathie-Durst-s-college-6148564.phphttps://heavy.com/entertainment/2017/11/kathie-durst-lifetime-disappearance-case-theories-murder/https://www.earnthenecklace.com/robert-durst-wife-kathleen-mccormack-wiki-death-facts/http://charleyproject.org/case/kathleen-dursthttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/drumoorhouse/robert-durst-trial-susan-berman-kathie-openinghttp://www.onlinenevada.org/articles/susan-bermanhttps://nymag.com/nymetro/news/crimelaw/features/4459/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_BermanSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sickntwistedpod)

In the penultimate episode of Season 1, David Chesnoff takes over the defense team’s opening statement and establishes his mantra for the day: “No evidence is evidence.” By this he suggests that the jurors should lean into their desire for forensic evidence in assessing Robert Durst’s culpability, and if they find such evidence lacking, they should consider that to be evidence in and of itself. Chesnoff then tries to pick apart portions of the prosecution’s narrative of what happened to Kathie Durst and Susan Berman. He suggests to the jurors that there is an absence of forensic evidence to prove the case against Robert Durst beyond a reasonable doubt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert Durst tried to control his wife Kathie through violence, and that violence escalated until the day that Kathie Durst disappeared. "That is what the evidence will show," prosecutor John Lewin tells the jury in Durst's trial for the murder of his friend Susan Berman. Lewin continues his opening statement by asserting that Durst enlisted Berman to do "something for Bobby" that would make Berman a "loose end" that Durst felt compelled to "clean up." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert Durst is on trial for the murder of his friend Susan Berman. Prosecutor John Lewin begins his opening statement by telling the jury that the case actually involves the murder of three people: his wife Kathie Durst, Berman and a man named Morris Black. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sean Smith reads his story about the effort by the defense to shut down the trial because of the public health emergency related to COVID-19

Robert, or Bobby, Durst, was born in 1943 to one of the wealthiest families in New York. His father owned residential and commercial property in New York City and his father, Seymour Durst, was actually on the cover of New York magazine as a player in their feature “The Men Who Own New York”. Ironically, this story was in circulation when Robert Durst walked into a police station in 1982 to report his 29 year old wife, Kathie Durst missing. It was widely thought that Durst had a hand in her disappearance, but nothing was ever proven. In fact, it wasn’t until after the mysterious death of his friend Susan Berman, and the gruesome murder of his neighbor Morris Black that Durst even saw prison bars. But none of the time was served for the disappearance of his wife Kathie. That was until a documentarian named Andrew Jarecki invited Durst to tell his side of the story in a 2015 HBO docuseries called, ‘The Jinx’ that famously ended with Durst talking to himself in a bathroom, not realizing his mic was still hot and saying, “What the hell did I do? Killed them all, of course.” Sources: Deadly Secret by Matthew Birkbeck The Jinx – HBO Documentary https://www.vanityfair.com/magazine/2015/03/robert-durst-murders-wife-susie-berman https://www.biography.com/news/robert-durst-biography-facts https://heavy.com/entertainment/2017/11/kathie-durst-lifetime-disappearance-case-theories-murder/

Robert, or Bobby, Durst, was born in 1943 to one of the wealthiest families in New York. His father owned residential and commercial property in New York City and his father, Seymour Durst, was actually on the cover of New York magazine as a player in their feature “The Men Who Own New York”. Ironically, this story was in circulation when Robert Durst walked into a police station in 1982 to report his 29 year old wife, Kathie Durst missing. It was widely thought that Durst had a hand in her disappearance, but nothing was ever proven. In fact, it wasn’t until after the mysterious death of his friend Susan Berman, and the gruesome murder of his neighbor Morris Black that Durst even saw prison bars. But none of the time was served for the disappearance of his wife Kathie. That was until a documentarian named Andrew Jarecki invited Durst to tell his side of the story in a 2015 HBO docuseries called, ‘The Jinx’ that famously ended with Durst talking to himself in a bathroom, not realizing his mic was still hot and saying, “What the hell did I do? Killed them all, of course.” Sources: Sources: Deadly Secret by Matthew Birkbeck The Jinx – HBO Documentary https://www.vanityfair.com/magazine/2015/03/robert-durst-murders-wife-susie-berman https://www.biography.com/news/robert-durst-biography-facts https://heavy.com/entertainment/2017/11/kathie-durst-lifetime-disappearance-case-theories-murder/

Robert, or Bobby, Durst, was born in 1943 to one of the wealthiest families in New York. His father owned residential and commercial property in New York City and his father, Seymour Durst, was actually on the cover of New York magazine as a player in their feature “The Men Who Own New York”. Ironically, this story was in circulation when Robert Durst walked into a police station in 1982 to report his 29 year old wife, Kathie Durst missing. It was widely thought that Durst had a hand in her disappearance, but nothing was ever proven. In fact, it wasn’t until after the mysterious death of his friend Susan Berman, and the gruesome murder of his neighbor Morris Black that Durst even saw prison bars. But none of the time was served for the disappearance of his wife Kathie. That was until a documentarian named Andrew Jarecki invited Durst to tell his side of the story in a 2015 HBO docuseries called, ‘The Jinx’ that famously ended with Durst talking to himself in a bathroom, not realizing his mic was still hot and saying, “What the hell did I do? Killed them all, of course.” Sources: Sources: Deadly Secret by Matthew Birkbeck The Jinx – HBO Documentary https://www.vanityfair.com/magazine/2015/03/robert-durst-murders-wife-susie-berman https://www.biography.com/news/robert-durst-biography-facts https://heavy.com/entertainment/2017/11/kathie-durst-lifetime-disappearance-case-theories-murder/

This week we talk about Erin's favorite case! It's got drag! It's got people stealing from the grocery store while also carrying more cash than we've ever seen! It's even got a little bit of Texas! This week, Erin watched The Lost Wife of Robert Durst, a confusing movie about the disappearance of Kathie Durst and the (ALLEGED) murders committed by her husband Robert. We also learn many, many, many times over who inspired the Beatles song 'Dear Prudence'. Then we dive into the true story of Robert Durst his many millions of dollars, creepy voice, and why you shouldn't ever (ALLEGEDLY) confess to murder on a hot mic. Follow Us!! Instagram: @lifetimesentence Twitter: @lifesentencepod facebook.com/lifetimesentence Episode Notes: http://lifetimesentence.com Support us on Patreon and get 30 Bonus episodes!! http://patreon.com/lifetimesentence

If you missed last week's episode, stop and go back because this one dives deep into the first victim in this story. This is the story of the disappearance of Kathie Durst, Robert's first wife. Music by:Kai Engel"Daemones"Blooper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners"This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Transition Music by:Nick ScarantinoScarytino.comSources:https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/kathleen-a-dursthttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/kathleen-durst’s-brother-makes-chilling-revelation-about-robert-durst/ar-BBSxb1shttps://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/thirty-six-years-after-her-disappearance-kathie-durst-s-family-n843401https://www.hbo.com/the-jinx-the-life-and-deaths-of-robert-durst/cast-and-crew/kathleen-dursthttps://www.apnews.com/610d2db4b03541538d1c12dd516e2cfehttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/robert-durst-faces-new-lawsuit-death-first-wife-1196600

The gals start off the evening with the limited Goose Island Cooper Project, Scottish Ale. …Listen HereEpisode 07 Disappearance of Kathie Durst and Sightings of Mothman

Secretive—even reclusive—Russell Bufalino quietly built his organized crime empire in the decades between Prohibition and the Carter presidency. His reach extended far beyond the coal country of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and quaint Amish farms near Lancaster. Bufalino had a hand in global, national, and local politics of the largest American cities, many of its major industries, and controlled the powerful Teamsters Union. His influence also reached the highest levels of Pennsylvania government and halls of Congress, and his legacy left a culture of corruption that continues to this day.
 
A uniquely American saga that spans six decades, The Quiet Don follows Russell Bufalino’s remarkably quiet ascent from Sicilian immigrant to mob soldier to a man described by a United States Senate subcommittee in 1964 as “one of the most ruthless and powerful leaders of the Mafia in the United States.” Matt Birkbeck is an award winning investigative journalist and author of “A Deadly Secret: The Strange Disappearance of Kathie Durst.” His work has appeared in Reader's Digest, People magazine, and The Philadelphia Inquirer, among others.

Susan Berman grew up in Las Vegas luxury as the daughter of Davie Berman, casino mogul and notorious mafia leader. After her father died she learned about his mob connections. Susan then dedicated her life to learning about Vegas and its underworld chiefs. Her life took a bizarre turn in l982 when Kathie Durst—the wife of her good friend, Robert Durst, mysteriously disappeared. Durst was a prime suspect but the case was never solved. After the Kathie Durst case was reopened, the DA was about to question Susan Berman about what she knew regarding a phone call Kathie supposedly made to her medical school dean saying she was sick and wouldn’t be at school. The call was placed the day after she had vanished. Soon after the Kathie Durst case was reopened, Susan Berman was found dead, shot in the back of head. No forced entry, no robbery, nothing missing from her home.The book covers what led to Durst’s capture. Police records placed him in California at the time of his good friend Susan Berman’s murder. HBO filmmakers discovered a letter unknown before, written by Durst to Susan, a dead-on match to the cadaver letter police say the killer sent before Susan’s body was discovered. MURDER OF A MAFIA DAUGHTER: The Story Behind The Suspicions Robert Durst Murdered Susan Berman-Cathy ScottNATUREBOX-Snack Smarter-Start a Free Trial-For Delicious Details: http://www.naturebox.com/offer/free/sampler/?utm_source=truemurder&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=2014_podcast&afid=truemurder

Susan Berman was reared in the lap of Las Vegas luxury as the daughter of Davie Berman, a notorious casino mogul and mafia leader. It wasn't until college, well after her father's death that she learned what he really was and really did. She ultimately dedicated her life to learning about Vegas and it's underworld bosses, publishing 2 books on the subject Easy Street and Lady Las Vegas. Her story takes a turn for the bizarre in 1982 when Kathie Durst, the wife of college friend and heir to a New York real estate fortune, Robert Durst-mysteriously disappeared. Robert Durst was the primary suspect but no charges were laid. Shortly after the Kathie Durst case was reopened Susan Berman was found shot in the back of the head, mob execution style. No forced entry, no robbery, nothing missing. Again Robert is a suspect. Did Susan know her killer? Did she she have knowledge about Kathie Durst's death? MURDER OF A MAFIA DAUGHTER-THE LIFE AND TRAGIC DEATH OF SUSAN BERMAN-Cathy Scott