Courtroom Confidential

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Ep 31: Donna Adelson's Lawyer Jumps Ship, Diddy Denied $50MM Bail, Carly Gregg Murder Video and More! Sep 20, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:

- While 900 potential jurors waited outside for the chance to serve on the long-awaited trial of Florida matriarch Donna Adelson, inside the proceedings had descended into chaos. Before the day was over, her lead attorney Dan Rashbaum had withdrawn from the case, the judge was livid, and the defendant was in tears.
- Hip-hop icon turned music industry mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested by federal authorities and charged with crimes tracking back decades that could place the once-powerful founder of Bad Boy Records behind bars for the rest of his life.

- Shocking video shows Mississippi teen Carly Gregg calmly conceal a gun before shooting her mother in cold blood and then attempt to lure her step-father home to meet the same violent end. Gregg is currently on trial, with closing arguments expected to take place this week.
Additionally, I briefly cover other cases that made headlines this week, including a new prosecutor in the Karen Read retrial taking place next year, Florida woman Laurie Shaver found guilty of murdering her husband, juror misconduct claims in the case of Ashley Benefield, and new sketches released of Gilgo beach murder victim known as “Asian Doe.” Plus, I give a quick rundown of what’s on the docket for next week.

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Bonus Episode: Donna Adelson's Trial Begins - 5 Things You NEED To Know! Sep 17, 2024

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Welcome to another special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Five Things! Today, host Joshua Ritter breaks down the top five things you need to know as Matriarch Donna Adelson’s trial begins in Florida.
Donna Adelson, 73, was arrested on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation in the 2014 killing of her ex son-in-law and renowned FSU law professor, Dan Markel, in the latest bombshell twist in a nearly decade-long investigation that captured the attention of the nation.

Jury selection begins today, September 17th, and the trial is scheduled to last about a week and a half.

Listen as Joshua breaks down the details of the case and shares his insights on its many developments.

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Ep 30: Donna Adelson Heads to Trial, Bryan Kohberger Granted New Venue, Ali Abulaban to “Die in Prison" and More! Sep 13, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:

- Donna Adelson, once the matriarch of a prominent Florida family, is set to face trial on September 17th for her alleged role in the decade-long saga of FSU law professor Dan Markel’s murder. As the latest in a series of defendants to stand trial for the 2014 murder, her trial will likely be pivotal in this case.

- Bryan Kohberger, charged with the horrific stabbing deaths of four Idaho college students, will now face trial 300 miles away from where the crimes took place. After defense attorneys argued that intense media coverage tainted the small community of Moscow, Judge John Judge granted their request to move the trial.
Additionally, I briefly cover other cases that made headlines this week, including a life sentence for former TikTok star Ali “JinnKid” Abulaban, Colorado dentist James Craig back in court to face charges of trying to cover up the alleged murder of his wife, and new charges against former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. Plus, I give a quick rundown of what’s on the docket for next week.

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Ep 29: Sarah Boone on Lawyer #9, Adnan Syed Conviction Redo, Vegas Man Lunges at Judge and More! Sep 06, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:

- Florida woman Sarah Boone prepares to head to trial with her ninth attorney, James Owens. She is facing charges of murdering her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., by zipping him inside a suitcase to die.

- Another twist in the never-ending saga of Adnan Syed, the man made famous in the wildly popular ‘Serial’ podcast, as he returns to court after his murder conviction is reinstated.

- Deobra Redden, the Las Vegas man seen in a viral video leaping over the bench to attack a judge, now heads to trial to face charges of attempted murder.
Additionally, I briefly cover other cases that made headlines this week, including a recent Donna Adelson hearing ahead of her upcoming trial, a change of venue hearing for Idaho University students murder suspect Bryan Kohberger, the trial of Laurie Shaver, accused in the shooting death of her husband, and the latest ruling in the case of Delphi murders suspect Richard Allen. Plus, I give a quick rundown of what’s on the docket for next week.

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Ep 28: Kouri Richins Ordered to Stand Trial, Robert Telles GUILTY, Karen Read Gets Sued, Wade Wilson Sentenced to Death and More! Aug 30, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:

- Utah mother and notorious grief author Kouri Richins, accused of poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl, has been ordered to stand trial for his murder.
- Vegas politician Robert Telles has been found guilty for the stabbing death of an investigative journalist despite his personal pleas to the jury during three days of grueling testimony.
- The family of slain Boston police officer John O’Keefe has decided to take matters into their own hands by filing a lawsuit against Karen Read for wrongful death.
Additionally, I briefly cover other cases that made headlines this week, including a death sentence for Florida man Wade Wilson, 15-year-old Carly Gregg rejects 40-year plea deal in mother’s murder, and ex-detective Matthew Farwell charged in the death of Sandra Birchmore. Plus, I give a quick rundown of what’s on the docket for next week.
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Bonus Episode: Brian Walshe - Anatomy of a No-Body Murder Case Aug 27, 2024

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In this very special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Case Notes, Joshua Ritter details the case of Ana Walshe, a mother of three who disappeared on New Year's Day 2023. Joshua lays out the timeline of events, from Ana's last known whereabouts in Cohasset, Massachusetts, to the subsequent arrest of her husband, convicted con-artist Brian Walshe.
This episode uncovers Brian's suspicious activities and troubling Google searches, plus the mountain of circumstantial evidence that has prosecutors working tirelessly despite the absence of a body.

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Ep 27: Vegas Politician Accused of Murder Testifies, Donna Adelson Seeks Dismissal, 5 Arrests in Matthew Perry's Death and More! Aug 23, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:

- The murder trial of Vegas politician Robert Telles turned from the bizarre to the surreal as the defendant took the stand in his own defense to testify in a rarely seen narrative form.
- Documents filed last week argue that family matriarch Donna Adelson should have her case dismissed because the prosecution took too much time to bring charges against her for her role in the murder of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel.

Additionally, I briefly cover other cases that made headlines this week, including a death sentence for Tennessee man Sean Finnegan, five arrests in connection to the death of actor Matthew Perry, disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh’s appeal over a claim of jury tampering, and a life sentence for Christine Ricci, the Boston woman convicted in husband’s stabbing death. Plus, I give a quick rundown of what’s on the docket for next week.
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Bonus Episode: Rex Heuermann - A Deep Dive into the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Aug 20, 2024

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Content Warning: This episode contains graphic content that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

In this very special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Case Notes, Joshua Ritter explores the investigation that led to the arrest of Rex Heuermann, believed to be the notorious Gilgo Beach serial killer.
Join Joshua as he details the chilling 30-year hunt for the killer responsible for the brutal torture and murder of at least six young women. Dive into the timeline of events, from the disappearance of Shannan Gilbert in 2010 to the breakthroughs in DNA evidence that ultimately led to Heuermann's capture in 2023. This episode covers the exhaustive police work, forensic advancements, and gripping accounts that pieced together this complex case.

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Ep 26: Vegas Politician Kills Reporter, Dad Leaves Toddler to Die in Hot Car, Sarah Boone's Newest Demands and More! Aug 16, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:

- Vegas politician Robert Telles stands trial for the brutal stabbing death of Jeff German, an investigative reporter who wrote scathing articles about him.

- Christopher Scholtes, an Arizona man charged with the death of his child left in a hot car, will soon face even more serious consequences as prosecutors raise the stakes from second-degree to first-degree murder.
- Susan Lorincz, the Florida woman who is charged in the fatal shooting of her neighbor Ajike “AJ” Owens through a closed door, looks to defend herself as the prosecution rests their case.
Additionally, I briefly cover other cases that made headlines this week, including another snag in the never-ending YSL RICO trial, a hearing for all seven suspects in the murder of Arizona teen Preston Lord, and the latest in the case against Sarah Boone. Plus, I give a quick rundown of what’s on the docket for next week.
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Bonus Episode: Rachel Morin - How The Murder of a Maryland Mother Led Investigators Across the Country & Beyond Aug 13, 2024

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Welcome to another special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Case Notes! In this episode, Joshua Ritter delves into the harrowing case of Rachel Morin, a beloved mother of five, business owner and fitness enthusiast, whose life tragically ended during an evening jog.

Joshua explores the exhaustive investigation that followed, uncovering a trail of violence that led to the suspect, Victor Martinez-Hernandez, spanning from Maryland to Los Angeles and beyond. Through advancements in forensic science and relentless police work, justice is beginning to unfold as a trial date is set for October 2024. Join Joshua for an in-depth look at this shocking and complex case.

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