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**Crime Talk with Scott Reisch**

Join me, Scott Reisch, for fact-driven and unbiased crime news from a criminal defense attorney of 31 years. Listen as Scott lays out the facts on current cases such as Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, Brian Laundrie, Alex Murdaugh, and Barry Morphew. He also adds details from his vast law knowledge and trial experience. Sit back and relax as you learn about the US legal system, the Constitution, and more from the most reliable source for true crime.

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You Can't Make This Stuff Up... Let's Talk About It Jun 30, 2026

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A USPS carrier allegedly kidnapped and killed on her route. A Supreme Court ruling that changes geofence warrants.

A Philadelphia "strange setup," fake DEA credentials, and a handwritten Ted Bundy reference.

Plus attempted murder sentencing and Michigan parents charged after a child's death. Scott breaks down the legal consequences, evidence problems, and what happens next.

Watch, comment, and tell us which case raises the biggest legal red flag.

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#CrimeTalk, #TrueCrime, #LegalAnalysis, #FourthAmendment, #USPS, #CourtNews

Field Trip to Court: Luigi Mangione - Alex Murdaugh! Let's Talk About It! Jun 29, 2026

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Luigi Mangione is back in federal court as jury selection plans move toward January 2027. Alex Murdaugh also returned to court, with his double-murder retrial tentatively set for April 5, 2027.

One case raises fair-trial and jury issues. The other reopens DNA, venue, and evidence fights.

Scott breaks down what actually matters — and what is courtroom theater.

Subscribe for the legal angle behind the headlines.

#CrimeTalk, #LuigiMangione, #AlexMurdaugh, #TrueCrime, #LegalAnalysis, #CourtNews

Adam Montgomery Case: Prosecutors Fight to Restore Murder Conviction Jun 26, 2026

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Prosecutors want Adam Montgomery's murder conviction reinstated. The New Hampshire Supreme Court reversed it over a joinder issue involving the assault and murder charges. Now the state says the court used the wrong legal standard and second-guessed the jury. Scott breaks down the motion, the severance fight, and what happens next. Watch to the end and comment: reinstatement or retrial? #AdamMontgomery, #HarmonyMontgomery, #TrueCrime, #LegalAnalysis, #CrimeTalk, #CourtNews

Mackenzie Shirilla's Appeal Rejected Jun 24, 2026

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00:00 Docket 01:01 Intro 01:46 Ohio Supreme Court Rejects Shirilla's Latest Appeal 05:41 Gilgo Beach Killer's Family Rebuilds 09:27 Ex-Colorado DNA Analyst "Missy" Woods Pleads Guilty 14:42 Teacher Broke House Arrest 85 Times, Prosecutors Say 17:02 Kidnapped Teen Found Inside Dryer 18:32 Father Faces Murder Charges After Shooting Daughter 19:53 U.S. Supreme Court Reinstates Conviction 21:53 Legal History 24:04 Quote of the Day 24:16 Dumb Criminal of the Day: Florida Man Sees the Antichrist

Mackenzie Shirilla just lost another shot at challenging her murder conviction.

The Ohio Supreme Court declined review after her post-conviction appeal ran into a one-day filing issue.

Scott breaks down why a procedure can shut a case down before the evidence is even argued.

Watch to the end and tell us: strict deadline, or should the court have heard it?

#MackenzieShirilla, #OhioSupremeCourt, #TrueCrime, #LegalAnalysis, #CrimeTalk, #Appeal

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Karmelo Anthony: The Footage That Sank Self-Defense Jun 22, 2026

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New footage. New bodycam. Same rejected defense. Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years after the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet.

Scott breaks down the surveillance video, 911 audio, bodycam statements, and why the jury rejected self-defense.

Watch to the end and tell us: did the evidence close the door on the defense?

#KarmeloAnthony, #AustinMetcalf, #CrimeTalk, #TrueCrime, #LegalAnalysis, #TexasCrime

Mackenzie Shirilla Gets What She Wanted... In Prison Jun 17, 2026

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Mackenzie Shirilla wanted something to do in prison. Now she has a food service job.

The convicted 21-year-old is serving 15 years to life for the deaths of Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan.

After recorded calls about boredom, prison officials assigned her work at the Ohio Reformatory for Women.

Scott breaks down what this means, what it does not mean, and why parole in 2037 is the real date to watch.

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#MackenzieShirilla, #CrimeTalk, #TrueCrime, #LegalAnalysis, #OhioCrime, #PrisonNews

Austin Metcalf's Father Blasts Frisco Over Killer's Diploma Jun 16, 2026

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Austin Metcalf's father is blasting Frisco ISD after Karmelo Anthony received a diploma following his murder conviction. Anthony was sentenced to 35 years after the fatal stabbing at a Frisco track meet. Now the fight shifts to school policy, expulsion rules, accountability, and the appeal. Scott breaks down what the district could do, what it should have done, and where the legal line actually is. Watch and comment: policy failure, legal gray area, or both?

#AustinMetcalf, #KarmeloAnthony, #FriscoISD, #CrimeTalk, #TrueCrime, #LegalAnalysis

Mackenzie Shirilla's Mom Speaks: 15-to-Life, Appeal & Evidence Questions Jun 15, 2026

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Mackenzie Shirilla's mother is now publicly defending her daughter. Shirilla was convicted after the 2022 Strongsville crash that killed Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan. Now the defense is challenging parts of the investigation and pushing the appeal forward. Scott breaks down what matters legally, what does not, and what happens next. Watch to the end and tell us whether the appeal raises real questions. Crime Talk Store: https://crimetalknetwork.com/shop/ #MackenzieShirilla, #CrimeTalk, #TrueCrime, #LegalAnalysis, #Appeal, #Strongsville

Karmelo Anthony Aftermath: Things Get Hot Jun 12, 2026

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The Karmelo Anthony trial may be over, but the aftermath is heating up.

After the murder conviction and 35-year sentence, the case has sparked threats, racial controversy, and online chaos.

Now the appeal is pending, and the public reaction is becoming part of the story.

Scott breaks down what actually matters legally—and what is just noise. Watch to the end and tell us: where does this case go next?

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#KarmeloAnthony, #AustinMetcalf, #CrimeTalk, #LegalAnalysis, #TrueCrime, #CourtNews

Karmelo Anthony Says He's Broke After $625K Fundraiser Jun 11, 2026

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Karmelo Anthony Says He's Broke After $625K Fundraiser Karmelo Anthony now says he is "penniless" and needs court-appointed counsel. That claim comes after a reported $625,000 fundraiser following his murder conviction in the Austin Metcalf case. Scott breaks down what indigence means, what the court may examine, and how this could affect the appeal. Watch, comment, and stay to the end. Crime Talk Store: https://crimetalknetwork.com/shop/ #KarmeloAnthony, #AustinMetcalf, #CrimeTalk, #TrueCrime, #LegalAnalysis, #Appeal

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