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‘Doomsday Mom’ Lori Vallow wants new trial; Lindsay Clancy’s attorneys argue double jeopardy – TCN Sidebar Nov 07, 2026

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Matt Tympanick joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest headline-making cases across the nation. They discuss Lori Vallow Daybell’s appeal to the Idaho Supreme Court for a new trial, Lindsay Clancy’s attorneys attempting to throw out the case based on double jeopardy, and Matthew Farwell’s defense presenting their case this week with forensic experts.

How Cops Hunted Down a Coed’s Killer with DNA and a DWI Nov 03, 2026

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This week on True Crime News The Podcast: For more than nine years, police hunted for the person who beat 19-year-old college student Faith Hedgepeth to death in 2012. Miguel Salguero Olivares was arrested in 2021 for driving drunk, and his DNA matched evidence at the crime scene where Faith was killed. He had no ties to her or her friends, so it couldn’t be explained away. Five years later, a jury decided the only explanation was that he murdered Faith.

Retired LAPD detective Don Tabak joins host Ana Garcia.

He sued his ex on ‘The People’s Court.’ Then she vanished. Oct 27, 2026

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A mother slain after airing sordid details of her tumultuous relationship on national television. Michelle Parker was sued by her ex-fiancé Dale Smith Jr. on “The People’s Court” for the cost of a lost engagement ring. The same day the episode aired, Parker dropped her twins off and was never seen again.

Rich McHale joins host Ana Garcia.

Faith Hedgepeth murder verdict; Did OJ have an accomplice? – TCN Sidebar Oct 23, 2026

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: RJ Dreiling joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss jury deliberations in Miguel Salguero Olivares’ trial for the murder of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth, Matthew Farwell’s ongoing jury trial in the death of Sandra Birchmore, and unsealed federal documents that suggest OJ Simpson had an accomplice.

Did cop kill pregnant mistress to silence his secret? Oct 20, 2026

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A slain pregnant mistress and a sinister secret. Prosecutors claim that Matthew Farwell fatally strangled his paramour Sandra Birchmore when the expectant mother threatened to reveal the details of their illicit relationship, which allegedly started when she was just 15 years old.

Neama Rahmani joins host Ana Garcia.

Woman kills boyfriend with help from a horse | Mom convicted in car crash homicide - TCN Sidebar Oct 16, 2026

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Imran Ansari joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Caylen Deller’s trial as she pleads her case for self-defense in the slaying of Chad Mullen, prosecutors seeking to include evidence of Matthew Farwell’s other affairs as the former cop faces charges for the death of his pregnant mistress Sandra Birchmore, and a mom who killed the father of her baby in a brutal car accident.

Editorial Note: After the recording of this podcast, Caylen Deller was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

The ‘Dexter’ copycat who botched his own plan Oct 14, 2026

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A deranged teenager takes a woman’s life as a twisted tribute to a TV character but calls authorities after injuring himself. Benjamin Day lured Maria Saceanu to a “kill room” inspired by “Dexter.” During the brutal act, Day accidentally cut his hand and called emergency responders for help. While he claimed the injury was caused by a wild dog, he only incriminated himself further. After pleading guilty midtrial, the killer is facing a mandatory life sentence.

Mike King joins host Ana Garcia.

They tried to execute her twice. She survived. | Man faces trial 14 years after student’s slaying – TCN Sidebar Oct 09, 2026

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Dave Aronberg joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss next steps for death row inmate Christa Pike after her botched execution, Miguel Salguero-Olivares’ trial for the slaying of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth, and Harry Tenon’s latest court appearance in the murder-for-hire plot of Jared Bridegan.

Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar.

‘American Idol’ contestant staged wife’s murder to avoid divorce Oct 07, 2026

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A pastor callously kills his wife to continue an affair with his mistress. Former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn claimed intruders broke into the family home and killed his wife, Ashley. However, after sitting through a nine-day trial including extensive testimony from Caleb’s mistress Alleigha Botner, jurors determined Caleb was the only person with the means and motive to take Ashley’s life.

Luis Bolaños joins host Ana Garcia.

Victim’s dying statement to be excluded from upcoming trial; Bombshell claim in Lindsay Clancy case – TCN Sidebar Oct 03, 2026

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Rachel Kaufman joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Caleb Flynn’s conviction for the murder of his wife, a victim’s dying statement excluded from his alleged killer’s trial, and Kevin Reddington’s claim that prosecutors didn’t provide enough evidence to prove that Lindsay Clancy killed her children

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