Podcasts about murder case

Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance: The Golden Murder Case. Sharp, elegant and quietly gripping, Philo Vance brings a different kind of detective story, where wit, observation and old-school intrigue are every bit as important as the mystery itself. Whether you're easing out of a busy Friday, listening with a late drink or looking for calm company before sleep, this is a fine vintage mystery to settle into. Subscribe for classic radio mysteries, old time detective stories, vintage drama and relaxing night-time listening. dayslikethis.life #PhiloVance #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #VintageMystery #BedtimeListening

Today's Mystery: When a young woman is pulled from the river and identified by her grieving father, the case appears closed before it begins. But when a second woman claiming to be the victim turns up alive, Danny Clover must untangle a web of secrets surrounding a private secretary who carefully concealed her life from everyone who knew her.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 19, 1952Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan.Featured in the cast were William Conrad as John Martin, Herb Butterfield as Dr. Halstead, Hy Averback, Joyce McCluskey, and Bob Bruce. Music composed and conducted by Alexander Courage.Produced and directed by Elliott Lewis.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Phil, Patreon supporter since March 2018.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

One detective. Eleven documented policy violations. A dashcam SD card that could have recorded everything — gone. And a judge who said the only appropriate response was to throw out the entire case.That's the core of Judge Ralph Wilson's 19-page order dismissing the second-degree murder charge against Aaron Spencer. Spencer — an Arkansas father and Army veteran — shot and killed Michael Fosler after finding the sixty-seven-year-old with his thirteen-year-old daughter. Fosler had been charged with 43 felonies involving Spencer's child and was free on a fifty-thousand-dollar bond with a no-contact order.The case turned on a dashcam from Fosler's truck. It was dual-facing — covering the front, the cab, and potentially the rear. Detective Robbie McCain removed it from the truck without photographing its position. He pulled the SD card and viewed it on his personal laptop. He stored the camera in an office envelope, not the evidence room, for over a year. When the AG's forensics unit finally received the camera, the card was missing. Wilson rejected the state's negligence defense and found bad faith.The ruling noted that the footage was the only potential neutral evidence of what happened that night. Spencer has a constitutional right not to testify. His daughter's testimony could be affected by trauma. Without the dashcam, there was no objective record. Wilson called his own remedy “extraordinary and extreme” — and used it anyway. Sheriff Staley terminated McCain the following day.An outside legal analyst breaks down the significance of this ruling — the language Wilson chose, the legal standard he applied, and what the bad faith finding tells us about how this case was investigated from the beginning.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=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X 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.#AaronSpencer #LonokeCoverUp #CaseDismissed #JudgeWilson #EvidenceDestroyed #TrueCrime #JusticeForSpencer #DashcamEvidence #ArkansasJustice #HiddenKillers

Eleven failures. One detective. One missing SD card. One 19-page order from a judge who chose the most extreme remedy available — full dismissal.Judge Ralph Wilson's ruling in the Aaron Spencer case didn't stop at identifying problems. He catalogued a pattern: no photographs of the dashcam's position in Fosler's truck, no documentation in the incident report, no chain-of-custody record, no evidence log entry for over a year. Detective Robbie McCain pulled the SD card, viewed it on his personal laptop, put it back in the camera, and stored the whole thing in an untaped manila envelope in his office cabinet. Not the evidence room. His office.When the camera reached the AG's forensics unit, the SD card was gone. The state's argument was straightforward: this was negligence, not bad faith. Wilson rejected that outright. He noted that LCSO's own policy required electronic devices to be sent to the AG without manipulation — and that by McCain's own admission, this was the first time the department had ever seized a dashcam during an investigation.Spencer shot and killed Michael Fosler — the man charged with 43 felonies involving Spencer's daughter — after finding the sixty-seven-year-old with his child in the early morning hours. Fosler was out on bond with a no-contact order. Spencer called 911 afterward and has maintained he was defending his daughter.Wilson wrote that the dashcam was the only possible neutral record of what happened, because Spencer cannot be compelled to testify. He called the detective's conduct “so egregious” that dismissal was warranted. The day after the ruling, Sheriff John Staley fired McCain. An outside legal analyst walks through what this ruling says, what it means, and what it reveals about how evidence was handled from the start.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=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X 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.#AaronSpencer #LonokeCoverUp #CaseDismissed #JudgeWilson #EvidenceDestroyed 

Aaron Spencer is about to become the sheriff of Lonoke County. The same county that charged him with murder. The same department whose detective lost the evidence that got the case thrown out. That's not a hypothetical. That's the trajectory.Spencer won the Republican primary with 53.5 percent of the vote in a three-way race, beating the thirteen-year incumbent whose office investigated him. The county favors Republicans. The general election math points in one direction.Inside that building are personnel files, evidence logs, internal policies, and people. Some of those people were there when a dashcam from a homicide scene sat in a detective's desk drawer for a year. Some of them were there when the SD card went missing. Detective Robbie McCain was fired the day after the ruling — but he wasn't the only person in that chain of command.Spencer will also have to work with Lonoke County Prosecutor Chuck Graham — the man who filed the charges against him, fought the dismissal motion, and lost. Graham's office and the sheriff's office are functionally intertwined. Warrants, arrests, investigations — the system runs on their cooperation.Spencer ran on the promise that the system failed his family and that he'd fix it from the inside. He pledged a dedicated unit for crimes against minors. He comes in as an Army veteran with no law enforcement background — into a department that just had a judge call its conduct “so egregious” it warranted the most extreme remedy available.An outside legal analyst breaks down the institutional dynamics Spencer is walking into — what authority he has, what obstacles he'll face, and whether one person can actually reform a department from the top.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=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X 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.#AaronSpencer #LonokeSheriff #SpencerForSheriff #JusticeSystem #LonokeCoverUp #TrueCrime #ArkansasPolitics #SheriffRace #Accountability #HiddenKillers

“Appearance of a coverup.” “So egregious.” Those are a judge's words in a signed order. And they didn't just end a murder case. They cracked open questions about an entire county's law enforcement apparatus.This three-part conversation with an outside legal analyst covers the ruling, the sheriff's race, and the institutional pattern that made this case inevitable.Judge Wilson's 19-page order is methodical. He catalogued eleven failures by the lead detective handling a dashcam from the night of the shooting — evidence not photographed, not logged, viewed on a personal computer, stored in a desk drawer for a year, then lost. He rejected the state's negligence defense. He found bad faith. He noted the dashcam was the only potential neutral evidence and that its loss destroyed Spencer's ability to present a defense.Spencer's path to the sheriff's badge is now unobstructed. He defeated the incumbent by double digits. He'll inherit the department, the personnel files, and a working dynamic with the prosecutor who tried to put him away. He ran on accountability. Now he has to deliver from inside the building where the failures happened.But the Spencer case isn't isolated. Lonoke County's evidence problems go back years. A teenager killed by a deputy with his body camera off. A detainee allegedly harmed in the jail and retaliated against. Video withheld in federal proceedings. The same department, the same patterns. And despite all of it, the sheriff who oversaw this era was elevated to president of the state sheriffs' association.An outside legal analyst maps every layer — the law, the political dynamics, and who faces accountability now that a judge has put the pattern in writing.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=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X 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.#AaronSpencer #LonokeCoverUp #CaseDismissed #SpencerForSheriff #TrueCrime #JudgeWilson #EvidenceDestroyed #Accountability #ArkansasJustice #HiddenKillers

Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, featuring today's episode titled “The Marty Connell Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Today's Mystery: When a young woman is pulled from the river and identified by her grieving father, the case appears closed before it begins. But when a second woman claiming to be the victim turns up alive, Danny Clover must untangle a web of secrets surrounding a private secretary who carefully concealed her life from everyone who knew her.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 19, 1952Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan.Featured in the cast were William Conrad as John Martin, Herb Butterfield as Dr. Halstead, Hy Averback, Joyce McCluskey, and Bob Bruce. Music composed and conducted by Alexander Courage.Produced and directed by Elliott Lewis.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Phil, Patreon supporter since March 2018.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives

When Carlos Maldonado suddenly vanished from his Wisconsin apartment complex, family members feared the worst. Months later, investigators discovered his remains in a wooded area near Frame Park, launching a homicide investigation that would lead to his neighbor, Kevin Lychwick.Prosecutors allege Lychwick murdered Maldonado, concealed the body for months, and documented the crime as part of a disturbing plan known as "Operation Slop Shop." In this episode, we break down the complete timeline—from Maldonado's disappearance and the discovery of the remains to the alleged target lists, ballistics evidence, shocking media interview, and the unusual decision by Lychwick to represent himself at trial.#TrueCrime #KevinLychwick #CarlosMaldonado #WisconsinCrime #MurderTrial #TrueCrimeSquad #CourtTV #LawAndCrime #CriminalJustice #WaukeshaWisconsinhttps://www.tmj4.com/news/waukesha-county/reporter-speaks-to-accused-waukesha-killer-with-a-hit-listhttps://www.fox6now.com/news/waukesha-murder-suspect-represent-himself-trial-next-weekhttps://www.wisn.com/article/waukesha-man-charged-with-killing-neighbor-at-top-of-hit-list/63140031Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/q8d35JBvCFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

A woman is pulled over on a Texas highway with a newborn baby in her lap, covered in blood, claiming she has just given birth behind the wheel. But when Taylor Parker reaches hospital, the story begins to fall apart.  In part one of the Taylor Parker case, we follow the strange and escalating trail of fake pregnancy claims, inheritance lies, family sabotage, burner phones, alleged threats, arson, a multimillion-dollar ranch deal and a relationship with Wade Gryphon that becomes tangled in one impossible story after another. At the centre of it all is Parker's need to keep the people around her believing that her fantasy life is real.  But while Taylor and Wade are counting down to the arrival of “Clancy Gale”, another young woman, Reagan Hancock, is preparing for her own baby. And by the time the truth emerges, this true crime story has already crossed into something far darker: a foetal abduction case that no one around Parker saw coming.  Topics Included  Taylor Parker and the fake pregnancy claim Wade Gryphon and the relationship at the centre of the story The alleged Blackburn Syrup inheritance Shona Prior and the mother-daughter sabotage narrative Fake documents, messages, phone calls and threats The Pecan Point ranch deal Pregnancy doubts, ultrasounds and the gender reveal Reagan Hancock and her connection to Taylor The roadside birth claim on Highway 82 The discovery that the baby was not Taylor's Resources and Further Reading  Parker v. State of Texas - Justia Taylor-Parker-Probable-Cause-Affidavit - Document Cloud Texas woman sentenced - CNN   Host & Show InfoHosts: Kyle Risi & Adam CoxIntro Music: Alice in dark WonderlandCommunity & Calls to ActionReview & follow on: Spotify & Apple PodcastsInstagram: @theCompendiumPodcastWebsite: thecompendiumpodcast.comSupport us: Sign up to PatreonCircus Job Board: Apply to join the CircusShare this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favourite takeaway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

he murder trial of 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony has ignited a national conversation regarding jury fairness and legal procedure. Anthony, who is Black, is currently on trial for the April 2025 fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, who was white, during a school track meet in Frisco, Texas. A major point of contention during the trial's opening week was the jury selection process, which resulted in a 12-person panel with no Black jurors. In this episode, we break down the legal mechanics of the Batson challenge raised by the defense, the prosecution's reasoning for striking potential jurors who were educators, and the broader concerns regarding systemic bias. We also examine the incident itself, the self-defense argument being presented by the defense, and the high tensions that have surrounded this case since it first captured social media attention.In this episode, we cover:The Jury Selection Controversy: How the prosecution used their strikes and why the judge denied the defense's challenge.The Case Details: A recap of the April 2025 track meet stabbing that led to first-degree murder charges.Legal Strategy: An analysis of the prosecution's "race-neutral" arguments versus the defense's concerns about representation.The Trial So Far: Highlights from the opening statements and the emotional witness testimony presented this past week.Make sure to subscribe and leave a review to stay informed on this developing legal case.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chaos-culture-radio--3078307/support.Follow Chaos Culture Radio for real conversations that move culture forward.New episodes every week.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Choice Classic Radio presents Philo Vance, featuring today's episode titled “Tree Trunk Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

“In this episode, I break down the trial of Fulio, the Jacksonville rapper whose murder shocked the city. All the defendants were found guilty, and I share my thoughts on the verdict, the deep ties between his music, the ongoing gang conflict in Jacksonville, and what this means for the future of the city's streets. It's a raw, honest look at the cycle of violence that took him too soon

Claire St. Amant invited Renae and Crystal to be her guests on her Texas Juatice Tour stop in Midlothian, Texas! The Broads were thrilled to discuss the Missy Bevers case with Claire at a local independent bookstore in front of a live audience. Huge thank you to Claire for allowing us to publish this show on TCB!Here are the links to Claire's book and podcast - both are a don't-miss!https://a.co/d/07wq5gohhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5MiFncSFTb5bdxTQh7QqJ5?si=a5a8e2625af24f8a

Brendan Banfield has officially been sentenced.After being convicted of murdering his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan, the former IRS agent appeared in court for what would become an emotional sentencing hearing.Family members of both victims spoke directly to the court about the devastating impact of the murders, sharing memories of the people they lost and the grief they continue to carry.This episode goes into the victim impact statements, the judge's powerful comments, Brendan's final remarks, and finally the sentence.Listen to the entire case and all of its updates:Full case:https://murderandlove.com/va-husband-and-au-pair-charged-with-double-murder-of-wife-and-another-man-brendan-banfield/Update #1 - The Trial:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/affair-and-fake-account-led-to-a-double-homicide-brendan-banfield-trial--69813847Brandan's unimaginable request:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/brendan-banfield-wants-murder-conviction-overturned-before-sentencing-case-update--71928467**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you'd like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comFollow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/relationshipcrimeMusic by Roman Dudchyk from Pixabayhttps://pixabay.com/users/grand_project-19033897Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

The Crime Time Inc. team returns with a special emergency episode to discuss one of the most talked-about criminal cases in the UK.Former Deputy Chief Constable Tom Wood and retired Detective Simon McLean examine the murder of Southampton student Henry Novak, the subsequent conviction of Vikram Digwa, and the intense public reaction that followed the release of police body-worn video footage.Drawing on decades of frontline policing experience, Tom and Simon explore:The timeline of the Southampton murder investigationHow false information provided to police shaped the initial responseThe challenges officers face when arriving at chaotic crime scenesThe impact of body-worn camera footage on public perceptionThe reality of split-second decision-making in frontline policingThe continuing debate around institutional racism and policingPublic disorder, riots, and modern crowd-control tacticsHow police gather evidence during major disturbancesThe psychology behind public order policing and baton chargesHistoric policing methods versus modern operational tacticsWhy media coverage often misses crucial investigative contextThe responsibilities of politicians, journalists, and police leaders during high-profile casesThe episode also includes stories from Tom and Simon's own policing careers, reflections on public order operations, and a preview of Tom's forthcoming book, Sex, Spies and Bloody Murder.If you're interested in true crime, criminal investigations, police procedure, law enforcement leadership, and the realities of modern policing, this is an episode you won't want to miss.About Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance: The Idol Murder Case. Sharp, elegant and quietly gripping, Philo Vance brings a different kind of detective story, where wit, observation and old-school intrigue are every bit as important as the mystery itself. Whether you're easing out of a busy Friday, listening with a late drink or looking for calm company before sleep, this is a fine vintage mystery to settle into. Subscribe for classic radio mysteries, old time detective stories, vintage drama and relaxing night-time listening. dayslikethis.life #PhiloVance #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #VintageMystery #BedtimeListening

A man accused of killing father of four Jared Bridegan implicates his wife in a recently released jail conversation.

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Today's Mystery: After being acquitted of murdering his wife, Johnny Welch spirals into bitterness and violence, convinced the real killer is still free. When a man connected to the case turns up dead and the only witness who saved Johnny at trial is brutally attacked, Danny Clover races to stop a desperate man from destroying himself and everyone around him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 12, 1952Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan.Featured in the cast were Harry Bartell, Mary Shipp, Shepard Menken, Steve Roberts, and Jerry Hausner.Music composed and conducted by Alexander Courage.Produced and directed by Elliott Lewis.Support the show monthly at PatreonPatreon Supporter of the Day: Patrick, Patreon supporter since October 2023.Support the show on a one-time basis at Support the ShowMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey… Listener SurveyGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at InstagramBecome one of our Facebook friendsFollow us on Twitter Twitter/XJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, featuring today's episode titled “The Paul Tracy Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Pippa Hudson is joined by Minister Willie Aucamp, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment to discuss the Kruger National Park murder arrests. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Mystery: After being acquitted of murdering his wife, Johnny Welch spirals into bitterness and violence, convinced the real killer is still free. When a man connected to the case turns up dead and the only witness who saved Johnny at trial is brutally attacked, Danny Clover races to stop a desperate man from destroying himself and everyone around him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 12, 1952Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan.Featured in the cast were Harry Bartell, Mary Shipp, Shepard Menken, Steve Roberts, and Jerry Hausner.Music composed and conducted by Alexander Courage.Produced and directed by Elliott Lewis.Support the show monthly at PatreonPatreon Supporter of the Day: Patrick, Patreon supporter since October 2023.Support the show on a one-time basis at Support the ShowMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey… Listener SurveyGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at InstagramBecome one of our Facebook friendsFollow us on Twitter Twitter/X

Looking into the murder of Donald Traviss, Mr. Keen and Mike Clancey have found a nest of suspicious characters where one aunt has held her mentally unstable sister locked up…

Looking into the murder of Donald Traviss, Mr. Keen and Mike Clancey have found a nest of suspicious characters where one aunt has held her mentally unstable sister locked up…

Choice Classic Radio presents Philo Vance, featuring today's episode titled “Heavyweight Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

When Mackenzie Shirilla was sentenced to life in prison for intentionally crashing her car at 100 mph and killing her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and friend, Davion Flanagan, in Strongsville, Ohio, many thought the case was over. Now, following her first on-camera interview in the viral Netflix documentary "The Crash," her legal team is begging the Ohio Supreme Court for a new trial over a missed deadline blamed on a leap year. Angenette Levy breaks down the high-stakes legal argument in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.Host:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5Guest: Diane MenasheCRIME 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.

Tonight on Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show, we're settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance: The Magic Murder Case. Sharp, elegant and quietly gripping, Philo Vance brings a different kind of detective story, where wit, observation and old-school intrigue are every bit as important as the mystery itself. Whether you're easing out of a busy Friday, listening with a late drink or looking for calm company before sleep, this is a fine vintage mystery to settle into. Subscribe for classic radio mysteries, old time detective stories, vintage drama and relaxing night-time listening. dayslikethis.life #PhiloVance #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #VintageMystery #BedtimeListening

Chris and Amy discuss a Granite City murder case of Randy Gail Sperino from 1993 with Captain Tim Lawrence and Detective Jacob Svoboda. They used AI and genetic genealogy testing & authorities identified 70-year-old Albert Zigler as the individual responsible for Sperino's murder. Zigler was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with her death.

A group of former students who filed a federal lawsuit against the Oconto Falls School District, alleging it failed to prevent sexually-predatory behavior by staff members, are pushing back against the school board's request to have the suit dismissed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Mystery: A man is found poisoned in a car on East River Drive.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 5, 1952Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Bill Bouchey,  Earle Ross, Elliott Lewis, Florence Lake, Irene Tedrow, Jack Kruschen, Jean TatumSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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.

Aaron Spencer faces second-degree murder charges with a firearm enhancement in the October 2024 shooting death of Michael Fosler in Lonoke County, Arkansas. The trial is scheduled to commence June 22nd before Circuit Judge Ralph Wilson, who was assigned after the Arkansas Supreme Court stayed proceedings and Judge Barbara Elmore was removed from the case.The defense filed a motion to dismiss based on the loss or destruction of an SD card recovered from Fosler's dashcam. Testimony at pretrial hearings revealed the card was not entered into evidence until October 2025 — approximately one year after the incident. The lead detective acknowledged the card was in his office during that period. The dashcam was never photographed at the scene. The card was subsequently reported missing. Wilson declined to dismiss but reserved the defense's right to pursue the destruction claim through additional motions or hearings.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta addresses the procedural posture. Wilson reversed the prior judge's ruling limiting reputation testimony to a narrow geographic scope and allowed FBI expert witness testimony previously ruled inadmissible. The prosecution retains 404(b) bodycam footage in which Spencer allegedly made prior statements regarding Fosler. Motta evaluates the viability of dismissal, the strategic weight of a potential spoliation instruction, and whether the pretrial record creates conditions for a charge reduction or plea negotiation prior to June 22nd.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.#AaronSpencer #MichaelFosler #LonokeCounty #Arkansas #MurderTrial #DefenseOfOthers #MissingEvidence #BobMotta #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

The evidentiary picture in Aaron Spencer's case has shifted dramatically since Judge Ralph Wilson replaced Judge Barbara Elmore. The defense filed a motion to dismiss based on the destruction of evidence — an SD card from Michael Fosler's dashcam containing front-facing and rear-facing video and audio from the night of the shooting. Four officers and a defense tech expert testified about the card's handling. The dashcam was never photographed at the scene. The SD card sat in a detective's office for over a year. Investigators admitted they did not follow their own protocols.Wilson declined to dismiss outright but left the defense the option to pursue the destruction claim through motions or a dedicated hearing. He reversed the previous judge's restrictions on reputation witnesses, opening the door to testimony from individuals who knew Fosler during his time in Indiana. He also reversed the prior ruling blocking FBI expert testimony on behavioral patterns.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta examines the defense's position through the lens of the evidentiary record. The prosecution retains bodycam footage from three months prior to the shooting in which Spencer allegedly made statements about handling things himself. They've stated publicly that the trial will present information the public hasn't heard. Motta assesses whether dismissal remains viable, what a spoliation instruction accomplishes strategically, and whether the prosecution's pretrial losses have changed the calculus on charges or a potential plea.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.#AaronSpencer #MichaelFosler #LonokeCounty #Arkansas #MurderTrial #DefenseOfOthers #MissingEvidence #BobMotta #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

Every major pretrial ruling under Judge Ralph Wilson has gone the defense's way in Aaron Spencer's murder case. Wilson reversed the removed judge's restrictions on reputation witnesses. He allowed an FBI behavioral expert to testify. He left the door open on the defense's motion to dismiss based on law enforcement losing the dashcam SD card. And the June 22nd trial date is holding.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta analyzes the strategic landscape. The defense is pursuing the most extreme remedy available — full dismissal — based on the missing SD card. Even if Wilson doesn't dismiss, a spoliation instruction telling the jury that law enforcement lost evidence favorable to the defense could be devastating before the first witness is sworn. The prosecution's position relies on bodycam footage from three months before the shooting and statements Spencer allegedly made about not trusting the system.The question Motta examines: at what point does a pattern of favorable pretrial rulings start to signal how a judge sees the strength of a case? Wilson has been on this case for months. The defense has won at every turn. With less than a month until jury selection, what's the single biggest unresolved issue — and what can't the defense afford to lose?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.#AaronSpencer #MichaelFosler #LonokeCounty #Arkansas #MurderTrial #DefenseOfOthers #MissingEvidence #BobMotta #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

A horrific plot in northern Michigan takes a shocking turn after a young pregnant woman is found brutally murdered. In Wexford County, investigators uncover a bizarre web of relationships as they look into the tragic death of Rebecca Park, whose biological mother, Cortney Bartholomew, and stepfather, Brad Bartholomew, face first-degree murder and torture charges. Now the victim's sister, Kimberly Park, who was initially locked up for allegedly lying to police, has had her charges dropped. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber digs deep into the disturbing timeline, the changing stories, and the dark secrets surrounding this horrific crime.GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-stephanie-and-rod-park-care-for-their-grandchildren?attribution_id=sl:36369818-6bb9-46a3-9267-b87925458ed0&lang=en_US&ts=1764876103 PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents bonus for every gallon on your first tank of gas.HOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay CruzScript Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana BattagliaGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY 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/lawandcrimeTwitter: 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.

Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, featuring today's episode titled “The Tony Blair Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

The Luigi Mangione case update takes another shocking turn as the judge approves key pieces of evidence while public fascination around the accused CEO killer continues to grow online. In this episode of the STS podcast, we break down the latest developments in the Luigi Mangione case update, including the evidence now allowed in court, the growing media frenzy, and the disturbing social media attention surrounding the case. The Luigi Mangione case update is quickly becoming one of the biggest stories in true crime news. We take a closer look at what prosecutors may use at trial, why the approved evidence could be critical, and how online reactions are shaping public perception of the accused. This episode also explores the darker side of internet fame and how high-profile criminal cases can attract intense attention online. As more details emerge, this story connects to broader real crime stories, unresolved cold cases, and emotional survivor stories that highlight the devastating impact violent crimes have on victims, families, and communities. If you're following this developing case, this episode delivers a direct and concise breakdown of the latest courtroom developments and what could happen next.Key Points from the Episode: Breakdown of the Luigi Mangione case update Judge approves important evidence for trial Public and social media reaction to the case Discussion of online obsession surrounding accused killers What the new evidence could mean moving forward If you or someone you know experienced serious mental health struggles as a result of social media use, you may be entitled to a potential recovery of over $1,000. Visit https://morganmorganpa.sjv.io/c/72737... to submit a claim now. In this STS episode, Host Joel Waldman dives in to the latest court hearings, the freaky fan girls and why they're standing up for Luigi Mangione and the evidence that could make or break Luigi Mangione's case. Will he be freed...or will he be convicted for the murder of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson? Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Choice Classic Radio presents Philo Vance, featuring today's episode titled “The Bulletin Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

The question people keep asking has a simple answer. Yes, Alex Murdaugh is serving 40 years federal. Yes, he'll die in prison regardless of what happens in a retrial. And no, that is not a reason to walk away from the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Tony Brueski makes the case for why the retrial isn't a choice — it's the only path to justice.Maggie was 52 years old. Paul was 22. They were killed on their family's property. The Supreme Court's ruling wiped the slate clean — the guilty verdicts and life sentences are gone. The legal record currently says nobody has been convicted of their deaths. That's not a procedural footnote. That's a failure the system has to correct.Murdaugh is in prison for stealing from his clients. That's accountability for financial crimes. It is not accountability for the deaths of two people. A financial sentence is not a murder conviction by proxy, and treating it as one tells the families of Maggie and Paul that the specific question of who killed them is secondary to the state's convenience.The state charged Murdaugh with double murder. The Supreme Court didn't say those charges were baseless — it said the process was broken. The obligation to pursue those charges has been reset. Walking away because the defendant is already incarcerated sets a precedent that corrodes public trust in the entire system. Murdaugh's financial crime victims have committed to enduring the process again. The families and friends of Maggie and Paul deserve a system that commits to the same thing. A verdict that holds — that no one can challenge, that stands on its own — is the only acceptable outcome. The retrial is the only mechanism to deliver it.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.HASHTAGS#AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #JusticeForMaggieAndPaul #TrueCrime #SCSupremeCourt #MurderTrial #SouthCarolina #HiddenKillers

Today's Mystery:A former prizefighter is suspected of killing a drunk salesman.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 29, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Clayton Post; Roy Glenn; Herb Butterfield; Charlotte Lawrence; Jester Hairston,Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Allan, Patreon supporter since February 2024Support 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.

Choice Classic Radio presents Broadway Is My Beat, featuring today's episode titled “The Stacy Parker Murder Case.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

  The man accused of killing political influencer Charlie Kirk is back in court again today. The defense team for Tyler Robinson argues that certain documents in the case should be sealed and that some of the prosecution should be sanctioned for speaking to the media. We hear a bit of the arguments, and Greg and Holly discuss. 

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark shares his story of surgery that removed a cyst from his head. Mark is then joined by Brad Young, 97.1 FM Talk's Legal Analyst and a Partner with Harris, Dowell, Fisher and Young. They discuss the latest on today's hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case and more on yesterday's judge ruling on what evidence will be considered in the Luigi Mangione case. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Caleb Cummings and Bryce Bradford, members of the Stephen F. Austin University Club Baseball team that started the "Tarps Off" trend at Busch Stadium over the weekend. They discuss how it started, getting to go to the clubhouse and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Former Missouri State Senator John Lamping. They discuss the biggest winners and losers of the Missouri Legislative Session, the latest on the Iran conflict and more. He's later joined by George Rosenthal, a Co-Owner of Throttlenet for Tech Talk Tuesday. They discuss the race of AI Code-Breakers, the "Free AI Palm Reading" Biometric Trap and more.

From their first meeting in 2022 to a horrifying discovery in a Hollywood tow yard, Sidebar is breaking down the complete, chilling timeline of the case against the musician D4vd, who stands accused of the first-degree murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber comprehensive deep dive details the critical evidence, secret communications, and stunning twists that led up to his ultimate arrest.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents bonus for every gallon on your first tank of gas. HOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay CruzScript Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana BattagliaGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY 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/lawandcrimeTwitter: 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.

In 1959, a quiet missionary village in Papua New Guinea became the site of one of history's most astonishing UFO encounters—where a priest and his flock not only witnessed a hovering craft but exchanged waves with the humanoid figures aboard.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/PriestAndUFOFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The English and Americans aren't the only ones with vampire problems – in China they have a nasty vampire that is also a master of disguise. (Jiangshi, The Vampire) *** Papua New Guinea had an avalanche of UFO sightings in the late 1950s – and one of the most infamous involved a priest and his parish. (Father William and the Flying Saucer) *** “It looked like a baby's body with long arms and legs. It had a big head about the same size as the body, it was sort of melon shaped.” That's how Bill Bartlet described the strange create he saw in 1977. (The Dover Demon Returns) *** Murdered in Montana in 1983, Marie Philbrick was killed in the days before DNA analysis. Bernard Pease Jr. was convicted of her murder, but was he really her killer? (The Murder Case of Marie Philbrick)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:36.878 = Father William and the Flying Saucer00:09:16.267 = The Murder Case of Marie Philbrick ***00:20:42.781 = The Dover Demon Returns ***00:39:08.409 = Jiangshi, The Vampire ***00:43:26.236 = Show Close & Bloopers*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Jiangshi, The Vampire” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2tvsk3n7“Father William and the Flying Saucer” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2cycfdnp“The Murder Case of Marie Philbrick” from CrimeTraveller.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/aez456w“The Dover Demon Returns” by Mark Sullivan for Boston.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tbuu3vcw and Strange New England: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jztfkrsn(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: March 05, 2023

How did the conviction fall? What evidence survives? And what does a second trial actually look like? Eric Faddis answers all three in a comprehensive legal analysis of the Murdaugh reversal and retrial.The ruling came down unanimously. Five justices found that Becky Hill's comments to jurors destroyed the integrity of the verdict and that former Chief Justice Toal applied the wrong legal framework in denying the new trial motion. Faddis explains each of Toal's errors and why the court went so far as to overrule its own precedent to close the door on improper juror questioning.The evidence restrictions reshape the prosecution's case. Twelve and a half hours of financial testimony must be cut to a fraction. The motive timeline survives. The emotional victim narratives likely do not. Meanwhile, the defense has unresolved challenges to forensic evidence that the Supreme Court left for the retrial court to decide.Faddis then maps the changed landscape: Murdaugh's prior testimony as a prosecution weapon, Hill's conviction as a potential defense narrative, the jury selection challenge in a state saturated by coverage, and whether the prosecution or defense holds the stronger hand going into round two.LINKSJoin 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/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMERThis 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.HASHTAGS#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughCase #MurdaughRetrial #EricFaddis #SCSupremeCourt #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #BeckyHill #JuryTampering #NewTrial

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Today's Mystery: An ex-boxer is accused of murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date:December 29, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: 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:Serge8Patreon supporter sice May 2020Support 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.

Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered in a cheap hotel.Original Radio Broadcast Date:Decemnber 8, 1951Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan, Betty Lou Gerson, Stan Waxman, Steve Roberts, David WolfeSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Steven, Patreon supporter since July 2024Support 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.

A new, jaw dropping court document details how prosecutors allege singer D4vd lured 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to his home, then viciously stabbed her and watched her bleed out and die. The 8 page filing reveals text messages between the two and offers a grisly timeline of their relationship, Celeste’s murder and dismemberment. It includes evidence showing D4vd had chainsaws, a body bag and other items delivered to his house after the alleged murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.