Courtroom Confidential

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Ep 48: A Mother Charged with Suffocating Her Baby, A Teen Kills His Second Parent and Walks Free, A$AP Rocky Updates and More! Feb 07, 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:
- Trial begins for Megan Boswell, a young Tennessee mother accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter before disposing of her body in a trash can.

- Courtroom observers are shocked by the not guilty verdict of Collin Griffith for the stabbing death of his mother, coming 18 months after the shooting death of his father.

- A$AP Rocky trial nears it end, jurors hear more evidence impeaching the prosecution’s star witness.

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

Full Wednesday Night Live episode here: https://www.youtube.com/live/WynEfmBg5TY?si=XVVqvSoGWsYh2fjA

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CC Conversations Series: Semper Fi to Suit & Tie - The Story Behind “Crime Talk” with Scott Reisch Feb 04, 2025

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Joshua Ritter sits down with Scott Reisch, the criminal defense attorney behind the wildly popular YouTube channel, Crime Talk. With over 23 years of legal experience and over 100 jury trials under his belt, Scott brings a sharp, no-nonsense approach to analyzing true crime cases.

Scott shares how his time as a Marine Corps prosecutor and defense attorney shaped his courtroom strategy, his transition into private practice, and how his expertise led to the creation of Crime Talk, which now boasts over 281k subscribers.

Join us as we dive into Scott’s career and what’s next for the channel!

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Ep 47: Is Monica Sementilli a Murder Mastermind?, “A$AP Rocky Shot Me!” - A$AP Relli Takes the Stand, David Pearce Testifies in Double Murder Trial and More! Jan 31, 2025

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This week, host Joshua Ritters shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
- The trial of Monica Sementilli kicks off with prosecutors detailing how a torrid love affair led to the brutal murder of famed Los Angeles hairstylist Fabio Sementilli, orchestrated by his own wife.
- Terell Ephron, a.k.a. A$AP Relli, who claims a platinum selling hip hop artist shot him in the hand, takes the stand as the prosecution of A$AP Rocky reaches its most pivotal day of testimony.

- Hollywood wannabe David Pearce, accused of dumping two women near the point of death at separate hospitals, testifies on his own behalf in his double homicide trial.

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

Full Wednesday Night Live episode here: https://www.youtube.com/live/iHL37TN99zs?si=Z3ue0VQYRs6aiSjH
Kouri Richins Case Notes deep dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-episode-kouri-richins-childrens-grief-author/id1741465378?i=1000663076095

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CC Conversations Series: Chris & Karen McDonough of 'The Interview Room' - Justice Above The Fold Jan 28, 2025

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Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter interviews Chris and Karen McDonough, the dynamic duo behind ‘The Interview Room.’
Chris, a nationally recognized homicide investigator with decades of experience, and Karen, an award winning journalist with a career spanning over 30 years, bring their unique perspectives to the true crime community with their YouTube channel, which has amassed a following of over 216k subscribers.
Chris shares insights from his career investigating and solving hundreds of homicides while providing expert analysis on predator behavior and criminal investigations. Karen offers her journalistic perspective, recounting her experiences covering some of the nation’s most notorious crimes and her transition from reporter to public information officer for law enforcement.
Together, Chris and Karen discuss how their backgrounds and expertise shaped ‘The Interview Room,’ a channel dedicated to in-depth conversations about true crime, criminal behavior, and victim advocacy. They also discuss their work with the Cold Case Foundation, where they contribute their skills to support families and pursue justice in unresolved cases.

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Ep 46: A$AP Rocky’s High Stakes Gamble, Bryan Kohberger DNA Battle, David Pearce Mistrial Scheme and More! Jan 24, 2025

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Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential News Brief! This week, host Joshua Ritters shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
- Hip hop star A$AP Rocky engages in a dangerous game of chicken by rejecting a last-minute offer from the DA that would have spared him potentially decades in prison.
- Accused killer Bryan Kohberger wants the DNA evidence against him thrown out in his upcoming trial for the brutal murders of 4 Idaho college students.

- David Pearce, a man on trial for double homicide accused of drugging and then dumping two women at separate hospitals is allegedly attempting to manufacture his own mistrial.

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

Full Wednesday Night Live episode with GiGi McKelvey from Pretty Lies and Alibis here: https://www.youtube.com/live/CPXgNEIIomo?si=AOKgkogsfHCDETkz
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CC Conversations Series: How a Part Time Passion Turned Full Time Adventure - The Story of ‘Reporting Live From My Sofa’ Jan 21, 2025

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Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter sits down with Paul, the creator behind the hit YouTube channel Reporting Live From My Sofa.

Paul, a North Carolina native with a background in English and Creative Writing, shares the story of how his passion for true crime storytelling evolved from a hobby into a thriving channel. Known for his unique blend of thoughtful analysis and humor, Paul discusses the personal journey that led him to start his channel and how it became a space for true crime enthusiasts to connect.

Paul talks about his approach to blending compelling narratives with humor to make even the toughest cases approachable, and the importance of creating a welcoming community for viewers.

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Ep 45: Natalie Cochran Deadly Ponzi Scheme, Grandma Cleared in Infant’s Death, Body Found in Suitcase and More! Jan 17, 2025

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Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential News Brief! This week, host Joshua Ritters shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
- The highly anticipated trial of Natalie Cochran, a pharmacist accused of murdering her husband upon his discovery of her Ponzi scheme, kicks off in West Virginia.

- A surprising verdict for Florida grandmother Tracey Nix implicated in the death of her 7-month-old granddaughter.

- Tennessee man Jason Chen stands trial for the stabbing death of his girlfriend Jasmine Pace after her body was found stuffed inside a suitcase.

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

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The Top 10 Trials You Don't Want to Miss in 2025! Bryan Kohberger, Karen Read, Diddy, Brian Walshe, Kouri Richins and More! Jan 14, 2025

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! In this special episode, which was recorded live on YouTube on January 13th, I break down the top 10 most intriguing trials to watch in 2025.

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Ep 44: Karen Read Dog Bite Expert Showdown, Piketon Massacre Sentencing, Charlie Adelson Shut Down and More! Jan 10, 2025

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Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential News Brief! This week, host Joshua Ritters shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
- A self-described dog bite expert took center stage at a highly contested hearing for the murder retrial of Boston area woman Karen Read.
- An Ohio courtroom was stunned by the judge’s sentencing of Jake Wagner, a man responsible for eight cold-blooded murders in the Piketon Family Massacre case.

- Florida dentist Charlie Adelson found guilty in 2023 for his role in the murder for hire of law professor Dan Markel suffers a setback in his attempt to have his conviction overturned.

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

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Year in Review: The Top 10 Most Shocking, Interesting & Confusing Trials of 2024 Jan 07, 2025

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! In this special episode, I dive into the top ten trials that captivated, stunned, and even left us confused in 2024.
Join me as I cover everything from landmark trials holding parents accountable for the actions of their child to a deadly shooting on a movie set, plus allegations of massive cover ups and conspiracies and history making cases with seemingly no end in sight.
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