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CC Conversations: From News Desk to True Crime Powerhouse - Ana Garcia's Remarkable Career in Investigative Reporting Jul 22, 2025

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Ana Garcia is an Emmy-winning journalist, host of True Crime News: The Podcast, and one of the most recognizable names in true crime reporting today. With 8 Emmys, 10 Golden Mikes, and five “TV Journalist of the Year” awards, Ana brings decades of experience to every story she tells.

In this episode, Ana joins host Joshua Ritter to talk about her path from local news to building one of the most-watched true crime platforms in the world. Whether you’ve seen her on True Crime News or ABC’s 20/20, Ana’s perspective is one-of-a-kind.

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CC True Crime Minute: Police Say Husband's Baseball Alibi Fell Apart Months after Doctor Was Found Dead in Burning Home Jul 21, 2025

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Authorities in California have arrested a man months after his wife was found slain in their home, which had been set on fire.

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Ep 71: Kohberger Gag Order Lifted, Dentist Murder Trial Begins for Wife’s Poisoning, Parents on Trial for Attempted “Honor Killing” of Daughter and More! Jul 19, 2025

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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 the true crime world, including:

- An Idaho judge orders the release of a gag order surrounding the Bryan Kohberger quadruple murder case as the Idaho 4 victims’ family members and the public seek answers.
- Colorado dentist James Craig stands trial for the poisoning of his wife Angela Craig, and several other crimes attempting to cover up his involvement in the murder.

- Zahraa and Ihsan Ali, a mother and father from Washington, are on trial for what authorities describe as an attempted “honor killing” of their own daughter.

Plus, more breaking headlines and a preview of next week’s biggest cases.
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CC True Crime Minute: Mystery of a Baby Found in a Dumpster 16 Years Ago Ends in Arrest Jul 18, 2025

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A Colorado woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a newborn baby girl whose body was found in a San Francisco Bay Area dumpster in 2009.

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CC True Crime Minute: Mother Handcuffed Son's Hands and Feet, Then Watched Pit Bull Tear Apart His Throat Like a 'Chew Toy' Jul 17, 2025

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The mother of a 6-year-old boy who had his throat torn apart by a pit bull while he was restrained and unable to fight off the dog was sentenced to prison last week in Ohio.

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CC True Crime Minute: Woman Accused of Murder Allegedly Left Note on Victim's Body Explaining Motive Jul 16, 2025

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A Florida woman has been accused by authorities of murder after they say she allegedly killed a man with a metal hammer and left a white sheet of paper on his chest that read “PEDO Touches Children” in green highlighter.

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CC True Crime Minute: Wilderness Search for Man Suspected of Daughter’s Murders Called Off After Officials Locate Lookalike Hiker Jul 15, 2025

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Federal authorities in Idaho say they have ended a search for a man suspected of killing his three young girls over a month ago, after determining it was all a case of mistaken identity.

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CC True Crime Minute: Teenage Girl Accused of Fatally Shooting Mom and Stepdad, Whose Bodies Were Discovered by Her 6-Year-Old Sister Jul 14, 2025

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A 17-year-old girl in Georgia has been arrested and charged on suspicion that she murdered her mother and stepfather.

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Ep 70: Deadly Dentist James Craig Heads to Trial, Raul Valle Not Guilty of House Party Murder, Crystal Rogers Finds Justice Ten Years Later and More! Jul 12, 2025

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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 the true crime world, including:

- Connecticut man Raul Valle walks free for a high school fight that ended in the deadly stabbing of James ‘Jimmy’ McGrath.
- 10 years after the disappearance of Crystal Rogers, a Kentucky mother of five, her killer, Brooks Houck, finally sees justice.

- Colorado dentist James Craig heads to trial for the poisoning murder of his wife, Angela Craig, and attempting to plant evidence & attempting to murder the detective.

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CC True Crime Minute: Pediatrician Mom Accused of Staging Daughter's Accidental Drowning Jul 11, 2025

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An Oklahoma pediatrician has been arrested and will be extradited to Florida on suspicions that she is responsible for the murder of her 4-year-old daughter.

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