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CC True Crime Minute: Aurora Phelps - Woman Used Dating Apps to Drug and Rob Older Men Mar 03, 2025

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A woman used online dating apps to lure at least four older men to meet her in person, then drugged them with sedatives and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in a “sinister” romance scheme.

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Ep 51: The Gloves are Off in Karen Read Retrial, Donna Adelson Sheds Tears on the Stand, Kohberger Prosecution says Put Up or Shut Up and More! Mar 01, 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:

- The gloves are off in a Massachusetts courthouse as both sides of the Karen Read retrial exchange sharp blows.

- Florida matriarch Donna Adelson takes the stand to plead for her release and dispute key pieces of evidence in the runup to her looming murder trial.

- Idaho prosecutors say it’s time to put up or shut up about any alibi evidence for accused quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger.

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

Check out this week’s Wednesday Night Live with special guest, Joel Waldman of Surviving the Survivor! https://www.youtube.com/live/9-SXPy1Ckqw?si=EH9enTxpi8YN0puk
Learn more about the #KouriRichins case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPUBM9hYWj0&list=PLiteA2x_mfo38jNaaXqhQzX6ZWvDOEf6c&index=7&t=112s

Josh’s coverage of the #MenendezBrothers case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUVWKBgMQj0&list=PLiteA2x_mfo0YVLXE5mIiqe6vC5b9ziPy&index=1

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CC True Crime Minute: Lindsay Shiver - Former Beauty Queen Accused of Plotting to Murder Husband Released from Bahamas Jail Feb 28, 2025

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Georgia mom and former beauty queen, Lindsay Shiver, accused of plotting to hire a hitman to kill her estranged husband, former NFL player Robert Shiver, with help from her alleged Bahamian lover, was reportedly set to be released on February 13 from a Bahamas prison on bail for the second time ahead of her trial.

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CC True Crime Minute: Kelli Bryant - Woman Given $250 Million Bond for Leaving Children Alone in 'Deplorable' Conditions for Years Feb 26, 2025

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A judge set a $250 million bond last Thursday for a Michigan woman who is accused of leaving her three children alone for years in a house where conditions were so offensive that police evidence technicians wore hazmat suits.

Kelli Bryant, 34, shook her head at times during her first court appearance on child abuse charges in Oakland County. Her lawyer entered a not-guilty plea on her behalf.

Her arrest came after a landlord contacted the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for a welfare check, expressing concerns about three children still living in the home after their mother stopped paying rent in October. Bryant was living elsewhere in Pontiac.

Deputies arrived to find a boy and two girls living in a home filled with trash, human waste, and mold. Authorities have not identified the children, who are 15, 13, and 12 years old.

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CC Conversations Series: From Prosecutor to Primetime - How Matt Murphy Became a Leading Legal Analyst & True Crime Author Feb 25, 2025

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Joshua Ritter interviews Matt Murphy, a former homicide prosecutor turned legal analyst and bestselling author, who spent over two decades taking on California’s most infamous murder cases.

With 132 jury trials—52 of them homicides—Murphy brings an insider’s perspective to the country’s biggest true crime stories. Now in private practice, he fights for victims of sexual abuse while taking on select criminal defense cases, all while providing expert legal analysis on major networks like ABC News and NewsNation.
In this episode, Matt shares his journey from prosecutor to legal analyst, revisits the high-profile cases that defined his career, and discusses the trials that shaped ‘The Book of Murder – A Prosecutor’s Journey Through Love and Death’.

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CC True Crime Minute: Jesus Monroy - Boyfriend Murders Pregnant Teen Girlfriend Feb 24, 2025

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20-year-old Jesus Monroy, is accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend, Mia Campos, after a grand jury indicted him last Wednesday.

Police said Campos left her home on the evening of July 14 to go to a gas station with Monroy but never returned. Her parents tracked her location using an app, leading them to a wooded area where they discovered her body. That night, Monroy joined Campos’ family in searching for her but told them he hadn’t seen her that day.

Prosecutors allege Monroy lured his 16-year-old girlfriend, who was 7.5 months pregnant with their son, to the entrance of her neighborhood, where he killed her by means of asphyxiation her before dumping her body in the woods.

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Ep 50: Zachary Hughes Gets Life in Prison! Bryan Kohberger Suffers Huge Setbacks, A$AP Rocky Not Guilty and More! Feb 22, 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:

- South Carolina concert pianist Zachary Hughes is found guilty of a brutal murder after he takes the stand to admit to the slaying, but tells the jury he was justified in doing so.

- Hip hop star A$AP Rocky walks free after a Los Angeles jury finds him not guilty of all counts.

- A devastating blow for the Bryan Kohberger defense team as the judge shuts the door on all challenges to the DNA in his case.

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

ICYMI: Learn more about the Zachary Hughes case in this week’s Wednesday Night Live with special guest, Scott of Recovery Addict! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbIxuoUHKCA&t=1562s

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CC Conversations Series: Profiling the Profiler - How Mike King Turned a Lifetime in Law Enforcement into ‘Profiling Evil’ Feb 18, 2025

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Joshua Ritter sits down with Mike King, the creator and host of ‘Profiling Evil,’ to discuss his remarkable career in law enforcement and his transition to true crime media. Throughout his 28 years of service in law enforcement, Mike worked in patrol, SWAT, investigations, and ultimately served as chief within the Utah Attorney General’s Office.

In this interview, Mike shares insights from his career and his expertise in criminal profiling, including his investigation into the Zion Society Cult. Tune in as he breaks down the evolution of his career and what’s next for him in the world of true crime.

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Ep 49: Megan Boswell Guilty!, A$AP Rocky Closing Arguments, Karen Read Denied by Supreme Court, Donna Adelson Wants Out and More! Feb 15, 2025

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Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential News Brief! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
- Tennessee woman Megan Boswell has been found guilty on all counts related to the murder and cold-hearted disposal of her baby girl Evelyn Mae.

- A Los Angeles jury will soon decide the fate of Grammy nominated rapper A$AP Rocky, charged with assault with a deadly weapon and facing decades behind bars.

- And, the highest court of Massachusetts has cut short the hopes of Karen Read for any chance to avoid a retrial on charges of murdering her Boston Police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe.

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

Join us for Sunday Funday on 2/16! https://youtube.com/live/kP-c7gNI1KQ

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CC Conversations Series: Streaming Justice - How Scott from 'Recovery Addict' is Redefining Live Trial Coverage Feb 11, 2025

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Joshua Ritter interviews Scott from Recovery Addict, the creator behind the widely popular true crime YouTube channel with over 63k subscribers.

Scott shares his journey, from his background in communication and IT to becoming a leading channel in courtroom livestreaming. His ability to enhance courtroom audio, sync video feeds, and foster real-time discussions has made Recovery Addict a go-to destination for true crime enthusiasts.

In this interview, he details how his interest in legal proceedings evolved into a thriving online community, what goes into curating his daily livestreams and what’s next for his channel.

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