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CC Conversations Series: Kimbyrleigha’s Journey - A Story of Grit, Growth & Passion for True Crime May 13, 2025

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Joshua Ritter sits down with Kimbyrleigha, a true crime YouTuber, mom, and law school graduate with deep roots in psychology, sociology, and a lifelong fascination with criminal behavior. In this episode, she and Josh talk about what drew her to the legal field, her career path, and her journey telling victim-focused true crime stories on YouTube.

Whether you're a long-time follower or new to her story, this is a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most popular voices in true crime YouTube.

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CC True Crime Minute: 10th Victim Identified of Serial Killer Believed to be Targeting Gay Men May 12, 2025

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The remains of a 10th individual have been identified from a property in Indiana, believed to be one of perhaps more than 25 victims of a Serial Killer.

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Ep 61: Karen Read - Battle of the Experts, Attorney Murders Client, Emotions Run High in Harvey Weinstein Trial and More! May 10, 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:
- Opposing sides continue to battle over key pieces of evidence in the retrial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her police officer boyfriend.

- The 12-year-old cold case of the death of Aliza Sherman ends with the arrest of Gregory Moore, the attorney representing her in a divorce case, in an attempt to delay her upcoming trial.

- Tears and screaming in court during the retrial of Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood mogul at the center of the #MeToo movement, accused of assaulting multiple women.

Plus, more breaking headlines and a preview of next week’s biggest cases.
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CC True Crime Minute: Connecticut Man Dismembered Woman and Disposed of Her Body in Trash Bags and Suitcase May 09, 2025

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A Connecticut man allegedly beat a woman to death with a baseball bat over $200 in cocaine, then lived with her body in their apartment for a week-and-a-half before he dismembered her, put her torso in a suitcase and rolled it to a nearby cemetery.

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CC True Crime Minute: Dad Slashes Partner's Throat in Front of their Young Daughter May 08, 2025

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Last month an Oregon man pled guilty to a harrowing case of domestic violence from June of 2021.

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CC True Crime Minute: Hockey Player Evades Criminal Charges After On-Ice Death May 07, 2025

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The international hockey community was rocked by a tragic incident in October of 2023, when a player died on the ice after a collision during an Elite Ice Hockey League game in Sheffield, England.

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CC Conversations Series: Chase Hughes of The Behavior Panel - Influence Like an Operative & Psychology of Power May 06, 2025

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Joshua Ritter sits down with Chase Hughes, the world’s top expert in behavior profiling, influence, and persuasion, and co-host of the wildly popular YouTube channel The Behavior Panel.

In this episode, Chase opens up about his journey from military service to building a global following. He discusses how his career has developed, and why his frameworks have been hailed as the ultimate guide for mastering human behavior, influence, and persuasion.

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CC True Crime Minute: Firefighter Paramedic Fatally Stabbed by Patient During Ambulance Transport May 05, 2025

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A 29-year-old firefighter-paramedic from Kansas City, Missouri was fatally stabbed on April 29, while performing his duties during an ambulance transport.

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Ep 60: Karen Read Retrial Week 2 Gets Heated, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial Heads to Federal Trial, New Shocking Developments in Bryan Kohberger Case and More! May 03, 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:
- Key elements of the prosecution’s case against Massachusetts woman Karen Read, accused of killing her police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe, began to take shape this week.

- Hip-hop trailblazer and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs heads to trial in a federal case alleging wide ranging acts of sexual exploitation and trafficking.

- New shocking insights into the moments surrounding the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho college students are revealed as the Bryan Kohberger case develops.

Plus, check out this week’s Wednesday Night Live on the Bryan Kohberger case with special guest Joel Waldman of Surviving the Survivor! https://www.youtube.com/live/1X77hLtCPSQ?si=P-zruGZPCX5lfy1T

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CC True Crime Minute: Authorities Find Woman Chopped Up and Placed in 14 Bags, Son Main Suspect May 02, 2025

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Connecticut police are still reeling from the grisly discovery of a 70-year-old mother found dismembered in her home.

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