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Choice Classic Radio presents Boston Blackie, which aired from 1944 to 1950. Today we bring to you the episode titled "Boxer's Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!
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Mom-of-three Kouri Richins stands trial in Utah for the alleged murder of her husband. Prosecutors call her ex-lover to testify and he weeps on the stand. In Florida, the man who confessed to gunning down Microsoft employee Jared Bridegan takes back his confession and guilty plea, potentially upending the case. In Dateline Round Up, a verdict in Dale Warner's trial for murdering his wife, plus new filings in the case of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann. And Josh Mankiewicz gives a sneak peek of his new podcast, "Trace of Suspicion." Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Start listening to "Trace of Suspicion" here: https://www.nbcnews.com/traceofsuspicion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The daughter of the victim even appealed to the governor to commute the sentence to life in prison - which the governor did. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Mom-of-three Kouri Richins stands trial in Utah for the alleged murder of her husband. Prosecutors call her ex-lover to testify and he weeps on the stand. In Florida, the man who confessed to gunning down Microsoft employee Jared Bridegan takes back his confession and guilty plea, potentially upending the case. In Dateline Round Up, a verdict in Dale Warner's trial for murdering his wife, plus new filings in the case of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann. And Josh Mankiewicz gives a sneak peek of his new podcast, "Trace of Suspicion." Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Start listening to "Trace of Suspicion" here: https://www.nbcnews.com/traceofsuspicion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today's Mystery: A cop is found in a fire at a chemical plant.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 13, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Tony Barrett, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Tony Barrett, Michael Ann Barrett, Paula Winslowe, Herb Butterfield, Edwin MaxSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreonSupporter of the Day:Tanya, Patreon supporter since August 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Dale Warner, a well-known farmer from Tecumseh,Michigan was found guilty on Friday of murdering his wife and concealing her remains in a sealed fertilizer tankSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, which aired from 1949 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Russ Warner Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!
A federal judge has rejected former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell's bid to have murder charges dismissed in the death of 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore. The October 2026 trial will proceed — and the full story of what allegedly happened to Birchmore is one of the most chilling law enforcement abuse cases in the country.Birchmore was found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment in February 2021, three months pregnant. Her death was initially ruled self-inflicted by state medical examiners. Local prosecutors declined to act. It took a federal investigation to bring charges.Prosecutors allege that Farwell first encountered Birchmore through the Stoughton Police Department's Explorer Program — a youth outreach initiative she joined at age 12. By the time she was 15, according to federal charging documents, Farwell had allegedly begun a criminal sexual relationship with her that would continue for nearly a decade. He allegedly met with her for sex while on duty and fraudulently logged those hours as police work.Two additional law enforcement figures connected to the same program have faced accountability: former Deputy Chief Robert Devine was decertified by a state oversight board, and Farwell's twin brother William lost his law enforcement certification in Massachusetts.Prosecutors believe Farwell was tipped off through department channels about a friend's report regarding the relationship — and that Sandra was dead within two weeks. Surveillance footage places him at her apartment the night she was last seen alive.The defense argued the indictment lacked the specificity required for federal jurisdiction. The judge disagreed. Trial is on.True Crime Today has the full breakdown.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #TrueCrimeToday #FarwellTrial2026 #StoughtonPolice #JusticeForSandraBirchmore #TrueCrimeNews #PoliceMisconduct #FederalMurderCase #ColdCaseJustice
Shanna Gardner and her estranged husband, Mario Fernandez-Saldana, are scheduled to go on trial in August 2026 for the conspiracy to murder Shanna's ex-husband, Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan. In the months after Jared's murder, detectives interviewed Shanna's best friend, Kim Jensen, who prosecutors would later say spoke in code with Shanna about killing Jared for years. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy goes through Jensen's interviews with detectives in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/crimefix to get an extra 25 cents bonus for every gallon on your first tank of gas.Host:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5CRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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New court filings have pulled back the curtain on the disturbing digital footprint of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann. The records detail over 500 contacts with sex workers and a history of sadistic internet searches, all allegedly conducted during the same period he was stalking the grieving families of his victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's Mystery:A Broadway actress is found dead with her wrists slit.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 6, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Paul Frees; Clayton Post; Edwin Max; Elliott Lewis; Jack Kruschen; Jay Novello; Joyce McCluskeySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeffrey, Patreon supporter since October 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Mollie Hemingway Editor-in-Chief at The Federalist, Fox News Contributor, & Co-Author of Justice on Trial & Rigged: How the Media, Big Tech, and the Democrats Seized Our Elections, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss a bevy of different stories. Benson and Hemingway discussed the Democrat led effort for redistricting in Virginia and how neither Benson nor Hemingway had seen advertising against the move. Hemingway and Benson also discussed a "jarring" story of a stabbing in Northern Virginia after the alleged attacker was released by liberal DA policies, and Hemingway also discussed a shocking story regarding trans students coming out of CA. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, which aired from 1949 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Lynn Halstead Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!
Today's Mystery:A Broadway actress is found dead with her wrists slit.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 6, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Paul Frees; Clayton Post; Edwin Max; Elliott Lewis; Jack Kruschen; Jay Novello; Joyce McCluskeySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeffrey, Patreon supporter since October 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Dee Warner, 52, went missing from her Lenawee County home in April 2021 before her body was found welded shut inside an anhydrous tank in August 2024 on property owned by Dale, who is charged with murder and tampering with evidence in her death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's been four years since Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan was shot to death as he moved a tire out of the road in Duval County, Florida. His ex-wife, Shanna Gardner and her estranged husband, Mario Saldana-Fernandez, would later be charged with conspiring to murder Bridegan and hiring a tenant, Henry Tenon, to carry out the crime. But now Tenon has withdrawn his guilty plea and new evidence is coming to light through discovery including a text message talking about needing a magician to make someone disappear. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy goes through the new developments in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you're ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://www.forthepeople.com/CrimeFix Host:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5CRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Tesla Trunk Discovery: Newly Unsealed Files Point at D4vd in Teen's Murder Case Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store "Disturbing New Details" is doing a lot of heavy lifting today—yet here we are. An expert says a suspect's digital "blackout" could actually help crack Nancy Guthrie's abduction timeline. Plus: newly unsealed filings reveal horrifying evidence in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case—and a major investigative target. And the Gaudreau brothers case gets a courtroom curveball as the defense attacks the BAC science. Subscribe and watch to the end—because the fine print is where the truth likes to hide. #TrueCrime, #NancyGuthrie, #SavannahGuthrie, #CelesteRivasHernandez, #D4vd, #LegalAnalysis
The Dale Warner murder trial reconvened on Thursday following a jury tour of the Warner farm the previous day. Dale Warner stands accused of murdering his wife, Dee Warner, in 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Mystery: A famous torch singer wants a gun permit because she claims a man is threatening her life.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 29, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Cathy LewisSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreonSupporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon supporter since July 2020.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
A judge in Utah ruled on Tuesday against disqualifying the local county attorney’s office from prosecuting Tyler Robinson, the alleged shooter in the death of Charlie KirkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#BlackDahlia #ElizabethShort #ColdCase #CrimeHistory #FamousMurder #HollywoodMurder #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMysteries Tonight's show is a precursory look at one of the world's most famous cold case mysteries. The case of Elizabeth Short, a.k.a. the Black Dahlia.RISE TO LIBERTY - MASTER LINK:https://allmylinks.com/risetoliberty
Today's Mystery: A famous torch singer wants a gun permit because she claims a man is threatening her life.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 29, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Cathy LewisSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreonSupporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon supporter since July 2020.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, which aired from 1949 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Larry Moore Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!
Choice Classic Radio presents to you Richard Diamond Private Detective, which aired from 1949 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled "Bill Kirby Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!
A string of unsolved murders in San Francisco's Chinatown in the 1970s led police to the door of a young Korean immigrant named Chol Soo Lee — who was quickly arrested and sentenced to life in prison. But when investigative journalist K.W. Lee started digging into the case, he discovered a world of twisted law and order that went far deeper than one man. The articles K.W. wrote about what he uncovered in Chinatown shocked Asian Americans across Northern California to stand up and demand justice for Chol Soo Lee — and themselves. Guests: Sojin Kim, curator at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural HeritageRanko Yamada, friend of K.W. Lee and Chol Soo Lee Julie Ha, journalist, writer and co-director of the documentary film "Free Chol Soo Lee"
Today's Mystery: A derelict is found shot with two bullets in his body from two different guns.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 22, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Tony Barrett; Lillian Buyeff; Bob Bruce; Paul Frees; Edgar BarrierSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Eliza, Patreon supporter since July 2021.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Send Kris and Rob a Text Message!*This episode deals with the subject of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know need help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233).A Texas mother of four, Suzanne Simpson, disappears after an alleged domestic dispute—and prosecutors later charge her husband, Brad Simpson, with murder in a case that has drawn intense scrutiny because it's being pursued as a no-body homicide. In this episode, we break down what's publicly known so far: the reported timeline around Oct. 6, 2024, the early arrests and allegations, the murder charge filed on Nov. 7, 2024, and the pretrial fight over evidence and discovery. We also explain why prosecutors can move forward without recovered remains, what kinds of circumstantial proof typically become pivotal, and what to watch as the court calendar shifts following reports of a new wave of evidence. We also cover the connected case involving Brad Simpson's longtime business partner, James Cotter, who has faced charges reported as tampering with evidence and prohibited-weapon allegations tied to the investigation. Episode topics:· Suzanne Simpson missing: what we know· Brad Simpson murder charge + indictment· Bexar County hearings, discovery deadlines, and delays · The James "Val" Cotter case and alleged evidence issues· How no-body murder cases are prosecutedListener note: This episode discusses alleged domestic violence, disappearance, and homicide. Brad Simpson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. If someone has information about Suzanne Simpson's whereabouts, call:Call the Olmos Park Police Department (tip line / dispatch): (210) 822-2000. Call the Texas Department of Public Safety Missing Persons Clearinghouse:Phone: (512) 424-5074Helpline: (800) 346-3243 sources used for this podcast: https://www.hitched2homicide.com/post/suzanne-simpson-brad-simpson-murder-trial-timelineSupport the showJOIN THE HITCHED 2 HOMICIDE IN-LAWS AND OUTLAWSSTART KRIS CALVERT'S BOOKS TODAY FOR FREEH2H WEBSITEH2H on TWITTERH2H on INSTA
Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, which aired from 1949 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The John Dobson Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!
Today's Mystery: A derelict is found shot with two bullets in his body from two different guns.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 22, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Tony Barrett; Lillian Buyeff; Bob Bruce; Paul Frees; Edgar BarrierSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Eliza, Patreon supporter since July 2021.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
Justice has finally been served in the case of Karen Pais, the Carrollwood woman whose mysterious disappearance in 2021 culminated in a shocking revelation in her own backyardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this gripping true crime discussion, former FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit profiler Cameron Malin joins Jen Coffindaffer to examine one of the most disturbing and perplexing cases in recent headlines — the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose body was discovered inside the front trunk, or “frunk,” of a Tesla linked to musician David Burke, known publicly as D4VD.This breaking news case has raised urgent questions about digital evidence, vehicle data, and the power of cyber behavioral profiling in modern criminal investigations. Celeste Rivas was reportedly found after the vehicle had been parked for an extended period and towed due to an odor emanating from inside. The shocking discovery has fueled intense scrutiny and public outcry, especially surrounding how long the car remained unattended and who may have parked it there.Cameron Malin, who developed the FBI's Cyber Behavioral Analysis Center, explains how digital footprints extend far beyond computers and smartphones. Modern vehicles like Tesla Model X models contain complex infotainment systems capable of storing significant data, from system logs to user interactions. In a missing person or homicide investigation, these digital traces can potentially reveal timelines, user behavior, and patterns that traditional evidence might miss.This investigative deep dive explores how cyber behavioral profiling works, how offenders reveal psychological patterns through digital interactions, and how structured professional judgment tools help law enforcement analyze behavior. From phishing enterprises to national security threats, Malin has seen how digital evidence can identify suspects, reconstruct actions, and support prosecutions.As the Celeste Rivas case continues to unfold, the central question remains: what digital evidence exists inside that Tesla, and what does it reveal? In today's era of true crime and advanced technology, vehicles themselves may serve as silent witnesses. This episode blends behavioral science, cyber forensics, and breaking crime news to examine how justice may ultimately hinge on data hidden in plain sight.#CelesteRivas #DavidBurke #D4VD #TeslaEvidence #TrueCrime #BreakingNews #CyberProfiling #FBIProfiler #JusticeForCeleste #CrimeInvestigation
Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered in a salesman's car.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 15, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Howard McNear; Billy Halop; Lou Krugman; Joe Forte; Frances ChaneySupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Eliza, Patreon supporter since July 2021.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Nine hours of deliberation. Guilty on every count. Aggravated murder. Mandatory life without parole.Brendan Banfield is going to prison for killing his wife Christine—and the defense strategy that was supposed to save him may have sealed his fate.Defense attorney Bob Motta breaks down exactly what went wrong.The jury believed Juliana Peres Magalhães, the au pair who admitted to being at the scene, admitted to helping stage the crime, admitted to the affair. She testified that Banfield masterminded the entire plot—that she watched him stab Christine, that they called 911 together, that he wanted to "get rid of" his wife so they could be together.She walked free with time served. He got life.The defense called her bought and paid for. They pointed out Banfield's DNA wasn't on the murder weapon. They challenged the digital forensics. But Bob explains the fundamental problem: they told the jury what didn't happen, but never told them what did.Attacking a cooperating witness only works if you give jurors an alternative story. The defense never provided one.Then Banfield took the stand. A former IRS special agent who apparently believed he could outsmart the system he spent his career working inside. He told jurors that "no reasonable person" would kill their wife over a six-week affair.Twelve people disagreed.Prosecutors argued Banfield and Magalhães created fake profiles on FetLife, catfished Joseph Ryan into believing he was meeting Christine for a consensual encounter, killed him when he arrived, and framed him for her murder. The jury bought every word.Bob identifies the moment this case was probably lost—and answers whether Banfield's arrogance cost him everything.Appeals are coming. But right now, it's over.#BrendanBanfield #ChristineBanfield #BanfieldGuilty #BanfieldVerdict #JulianaMagalhaes #BobMotta #AggravatedMurder #DefenseFailed #BanfieldCase #LifeWithoutParoleJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
Newly unsealed documents in the Monique Tepe and Spencer Tepe murder case reveal the prosecution's evidence and the alleged psychology of a killer who refused to let go.According to witnesses, Michael McKee told Monique three things during and after their marriage: he could "kill her at any time," he would "find her and buy the house right next to her," and "she will always be his wife." Surveillance allegedly captured McKee walking through the Tepes' yard on December 7th, 2025—twenty-three days before the murders—while Spencer and Monique attended the Big Ten Championship game in Indianapolis. Monique reportedly left early, upset about something involving her ex-husband.The affidavit lays out a prosecutor's roadmap: stolen license plates from two states, a cell phone that went completely dark during the murder window, a vehicle tracked arriving before and leaving after. Witnesses told investigators that during their marriage, McKee allegedly strangled Monique and forced unwanted sex on her. Strangulation remains the strongest predictor of future lethality in domestic violence cases.Defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis examines the case through the prosecution's lens. He identifies which evidence he'd anchor the entire case around, addresses the hearsay problem with statements Monique allegedly made to friends about death threats spanning years, and explains whether prior abuse allegations—never criminally charged—can even reach a jury. Firearm specifications allege an automatic weapon or silencer was used, signaling calculated premeditation.The case reveals a brutal truth: doing everything right—leaving, divorcing, starting over—doesn't always protect you from someone who never recognized your autonomy.Spencer and Monique Tepe were found shot to death in their Columbus home on December 30th, 2025. Their two young children were found unharmed. McKee has pleaded not guilty.#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #ColumbusOhio #UnsealedAffidavit #DomesticViolence #AggravatedMurder #TrueCrimeToday #CircumstantialEvidence #MurderCaseJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
Today's Mystery: A woman dies in Danny's office of an apparent heart attack that turns out to have been murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 26, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant MuggavanSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins True Crime Today to analyze two cases defined by alleged institutional failure.The McKee investigation: surveillance footage, ballistics databases, and the eleven-day forensic trail that led to a surgeon's arrest for allegedly murdering his ex-wife and her husband. Plus the behavioral red flags — death threats, strangulation allegations, pre-offense stalking — that allegedly went unaddressed for eight years.The WSU lawsuit: the families of the Idaho Four have taken Washington State University to federal court, alleging 13 formal complaints about Bryan Kohberger were ignored while he kept his position, housing, and access to students.Coffindaffer breaks down what happens when the people we trust to intervene don't.#MichaelMcKee #BryanKohberger #WSULawsuit #JenniferCoffindaffer #FBI #TrueCrimeToday #DomesticViolence #IdahoMurders #MoniqueTepe #TitleIXJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
Gary and Shannon break down California’s wide-open governor’s race, where there’s no clear front-runner and voters seem unmotivated. They then dig into Los Angeles spending millions on outside lawyers amid an ongoing homelessness lawsuit, raising questions about priorities and accountability. Plus, the GaS Legal Desk covers a disturbing Orange County case involving an exotic dancer accused of killing and beheading her boyfriend, and why call screening and unanswered phones are suddenly frustrating the rich and powerful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Mystery:A man drowns in an uptown public swimming pool, but was it actually murder?Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 5, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Mary Jane Croft; Hy Averback; Stan Waxman; Michael Ann BarrettSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Michael McKee hired the attorney who got Dr. William Husel acquitted of fourteen murders. Diane Menashe called one witness in that trial. Husel walked on all fourteen counts. Now she's representing another doctor charged with murder—and the parallels are striking. Overwhelming evidence. Medical professional defendant. High-profile case. And a defense attorney who doesn't build cases—she dismantles prosecutions.McKee faces four counts of aggravated murder for the deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe. Police have ballistics linking a firearm from McKee's Chicago condo to shell casings at the crime scene. Vehicle tracking from Columbus back to Illinois. Surveillance footage allegedly showing McKee behind the Tepe home. A suppressor specification. No signs of forced entry. Family members say McKee was emotionally abusive and threatened Monique's life—but there's nothing in the official record for eight years between the divorce and the murders.Defense attorney Bob Motta joins True Crime Today to analyze Menashe's likely approach, how she could attack the ballistics evidence, and whether the eight-year gap creates reasonable doubt about motive. We examine what the no-forced-entry detail could mean for an alternative theory, how the suppressor specification affects the premeditation argument, and what it means that the lead prosecutor is trying her first felony case against a 27-year defense veteran.#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #TrueCrimeToday #DianeMenashe #BobMotta #DrWilliamHusel #AggravatedMurder #FranklinCounty #ColumbusOhioJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
A massive storm slams the U.S., impacting more than 200 million people, leaving at least 26 dead, triggering 20,000 flight delays, and causing widespread power outages across multiple states. We look at a new ranking naming Nevada among the worst states to raise a family, plus a major development as the Fullerton crash suspect is now connected to a murder. Then, a local oddity: what’s really going on at the Lowe’s on Green Spot in Highland and its infamous browser bin — and more fallout tied to the Fullerton murder case. We also spotlight “DROP”, the tool that helps delete your personal data from free websites and reduce your online footprint. We wrap it up Conway-style with cleaning up Burbank, a little pizza talk, and the kind of local flavor that makes the show appointment listening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Nick Reiner case just took a turn nobody predicted. Alan Jackson—the attorney who defended Michael Jackson's doctor and built a reputation on high-stakes trials—withdrew from representing Nick Reiner while publicly declaring him "not guilty of murder" under California law. He told reporters to take that statement "to the bank." Then he told the judge he's "legally and ethically prohibited" from explaining his departure. What did he find?The answer sits in sealed documents nobody outside that courtroom can access. A confidential medical order. Ten subpoenas Jackson's team issued before withdrawing—a list the judge has explicitly hidden from prosecutors. Three weeks of defense investigation that ended with Jackson making the most unusual public statement of his career.Nick Reiner is charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances for the deaths of his mother Michele Reiner and her partner. He's eligible for the death penalty. Sources confirm he was being treated for schizophrenia at the time of the killings. He appeared at his first hearing in a suicide prevention smock. His medications reportedly aren't stabilized. How long before this becomes a formal competency challenge?Attorney Eric Faddis breaks down the legal landscape this week—examining Jackson's strategic signals, what the gas station surveillance footage really proves, and how Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene approaches a case with this much sealed evidence. DA Nathan Hochman says he's "fully confident" in conviction.But confidence doesn't explain what's in those sealed documents. And Jackson's declaration doesn't disappear just because he's no longer making the argument.#NickReiner #AlanJackson #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #TrueCrimeToday #SealedEvidence #InsanityDefense #EricFaddis #DeathPenalty #CaliforniaCourtsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
Breaking down the latest in the Nick Reiner case. TMZ's Harvey Levin went on record saying the Rob and Michele Reiner crime scene had "all the markings of a meth murder" and that Nick was allegedly using meth after his medication was changed. The violence reportedly shocked experienced investigators. So what's really going on here?On True Crime Today, we examine the publicly reported evidence: Nick Reiner's documented history of stimulant abuse from his own podcast appearances, the clinical research on what happens when schizoaffective disorder meets methamphetamine use, and why forensic experts say overkill violence often points to drug involvement rather than just emotional rage.Nick was placed under a strict mental health conservatorship in 2020. His medication was working - until he complained about weight gain and doctors switched his prescription about a month before the alleged killings. Sources say he rapidly destabilized. But his history of cocaine binges, violent outbursts while on uppers, and repeated cycles through rehab raises a harder question.Was this purely a medication-induced psychiatric crisis? Or was something else in his system?We break down what's been reported, what the research says, and what it could mean for the legal case ahead. Nick Reiner is presumed innocent - but the violence pattern demands examination.#TrueCrimeToday #NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #BreakingNews #MethMurder #CrimeUpdate #LAMurder #TrueCrime2026 #HollywoodCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
In Texas, the husband of Suzanne Simpson, a mom of four who went missing in 2024, is back in court accused of her murder. His defense has questions about the investigators. In New Jersey, the trial of Paul Caneiro, who is accused of murdering his own brother and three other family members, enters week two. A woman who calls him her "best friend" testifies. Updates from the Brendan Banfield trial and Luigi Mangione case. Plus, a brand-new podcast examines the 50-year-old murder of Greenwich, CT, teen Martha Moxley. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today's Mystery: Danny investigates what looks like a suicide by an engaged man in an apartment building.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 22, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Herb Butterfield, Ed Max, Tony BarreSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Charlie, Patreon supporter since July 2020.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Amy shared the update on the man charged in the fatal shootings of his ex-wife and her new husband. Amy did a deep dive into the details and was surprised by some of the details. Eddie shares a story of a singer who just died in a plane crash and had talked about having dreams he would die that way. Bobby had a tipping dilemma on someone who came over to deliver a table, and we all have different answers on the amount. Bobby is in pain after running for the first time since ankle surgery. Raymundo wants to know what is going on with Carrie Underwood. Amy opened up about why she is worried about her brain after completely forgetting a story we talked about on the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.