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CC True Crime Minute: Tarot Influencer Ordered to Pay $10M for Falsely Accusing Professor in Idaho Murders Mar 10, 2026

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An influencer has been ordered to pay $10 million in damages to an Idaho professor for falsely claiming she was involved in the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students.

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Ep 100: Kouri Richins Greed Leads to Murder, Week 5: Nancy Guthrie Missing, Rex Heuermann’s Disturbing Web History and More! Mar 09, 2026

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Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in true crime, including:

- The murder trial of Utah mother Kouri Richins continued this week as prosecutors zeroed in on her mounting debt as the motive behind her husband Eric Richins’ alleged poisoning.

- Plus, the search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month, yet authorities maintain they’re making progress, with a dedicated homicide unit now working alongside the FBI, and thousands of leads still being pursued.

- And, a Georgia jury delivers swift justice in the case against Colin Gray, a father accused of enabling his teenage son to carry out a deadly school shooting.

Plus, more breaking headlines and a preview of next week’s biggest cases.

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CC True Crime Minute: Los Angeles Man who Forcefed a Hawk Alcohol Gets Jail Time Mar 06, 2026

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A man in Los Angeles County has been sentenced to 45 days in jail and 12 months of probation after a video surfaced on YouTube showing him pouring alcohol into a protected hawk's mouth.

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CC True Crime Minute: Man Accused of Killing Wife Said He Would “Rather Live in Prison” Than “Deal with Her.” Mar 05, 2026

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A Florida man accused of murdering his 83-year-old wife allegedly told deputies he had “dealt with her dementia for too long” and would “rather live in prison than ... deal with her.”

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CC True Crime Minute: Human Remains Found in Search for Mistakenly Kidnapped Grandfather Mar 04, 2026

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A grandfather mistakenly kidnapped 11 days ago is feared dead after human remains were found amid the search for him in Australia.

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CC True Crime Minute: Trial Begins for Daughter Accused of Slaughtering Her Family Mar 03, 2026

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The trial of a South Carolina woman accused of murdering her family began on Monday with opening statements.

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Ep 99: Guthrie Missing Day 27, Kouri Richins Star Witness Testifies, Major Ruling for Charlie Kirk Assassin and More! Mar 02, 2026

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Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in true crime, including:
- As week four of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance concludes, investigators seem to be winding down as they prepare to return the house to her family. With no known suspect and tens of thousands of tips, are authorities any closer to answers?

- Dramatic testimony in the trial of Utah grief author Kouri Richins accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, as the woman who says she helped her obtain deadly opioids takes the stand.

- A Utah judge finally makes a decision on whether to remove prosecutors in the case against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Plus, more breaking headlines and a preview of next week’s biggest cases.

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CC True Crime Minute: Former ‘American Idol’ Contested Accused of Killing his Wife, Staging the Scene Feb 27, 2026

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Authorities in Ohio have charged a former American Idol contestant in connection with the death of his wife.

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CC True Crime Minute: Mom Arrested after Leaving Her Kids with an Uber Driver for Hours Feb 26, 2026

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A Florida mother was arrested after allegedly leaving her 4-year-old and 3-year-old kids with her Uber driver for hours while she went shopping at a nearby mall.

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CC True Crime Minute: Mountaineer Convicted for Abandoning Girlfriend … and it Wasn’t the First Time! Feb 25, 2026

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A mountaineer who abandoned his girlfriend to die atop Austria's highest peak is now accused of leaving behind another girlfriend during a previous hike as well.

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