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Kouri Richins
Nancy Guthrie
Alec Murdaugh
Rex Heuermann
Duggar Family
David Anthony Burke
Eric Richins
Richard Allen
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Anna Kepner
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Jesse Ridgway
Mackenzie Shirilla
Nick Reiner
Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Bryan Kohberger
Alex Murdaugh
Joseph Duggar
Bill Gothard
Ted Bundy

🔎 Daily True Crime Stories | Unsolved Mysteries | Criminal Investigations | Cold Cases True Crime Today is your go-to daily true crime podcast, bringing you the latest murder cases, ongoing trials, criminal psychology insights, and shocking unsolved mysteries. Whether it’s breaking crime news, high-profile trials, serial killers, missing persons, or cold cases, we cover it all with expert analys... more

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It keeps happening. Someone standing just off to the side of a major criminal case ends up changing everything. In the Alec Murdaugh case, it was Becky Hill, whose conduct triggered a retrial. In the Nancy Guthrie case, it was questions swirling arou... more

After Josh Duggar’s federal conviction on charges involving illegal material depicting minors, his mother Michelle wrote the judge a letter. She described Josh as “tender-hearted.” His wife Anna called him “kind, loving, supportive and caring.” They ... more

Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Laci and their unborn son Conner. He had an affair. He lied to investigators. The bodies washed ashore near where he said he went fishing. And his sister-in-law Janey Peterson has spent more... more

Chris Watts confessed to murdering his pregnant wife Shanann and their two daughters Bella and Celeste. He is serving life without parole. And within weeks of his sentencing, his parents Ronnie and Cindy Watts were on camera redirecting blame toward ... more

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Recent Guests

Sonya Zisky
CBS News contributor providing legal and investigative analysis on the Kepner case
CBS News
Episode: Anna Kepner Case: The Judge Who Freed the Defendant Now Says No Conditions Can Keep the Public Safe
Christine Marie
Cult psychologist of the Center of Trust Me and survivor of coercive control
Center of Trust Me
Episode: Christine Marie Knows Why The Wives Walked Back To Samuel Bateman
Jake Reiner
Eldest son of Rob Reiner, author of Substack essay 'Mom and Dad'
Reiner family
Episode: Could Nick Reiner's Reported Tell-All Damage His Own Defense?
Dick Harputalin
Attorney, defense counsel discussed in the episode
Defense team for Alec Murdaugh
Episode: What Can Civil Discovery Reveal About Becky Hill That The State Never Found?
James Lasdun
Author of The Family Man
Author, The Family Man
Episode: Alex Murdaugh: Researchers Have a Name for This Type of Killer
Gene Richins
Eric's father
Eric Richins family
Episode: Kouri Richins Gets Her Sentence — Eric's Family Gets Their Say
Katie Richins Benson
Eric's sister
Eric Richins family
Episode: Kouri Richins Gets Her Sentence — Eric's Family Gets Their Say
Clint Benson
Eric's brother-in-law
Eric Richins family
Episode: Kouri Richins Gets Her Sentence — Eric's Family Gets Their Say
Amy Richins
Eric's sister
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Episode: Kouri Richins Gets Her Sentence — Eric's Family Gets Their Say

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Tony Bruski
Host with a focus on legal strategy, trials, and crime news; often moderates discussions with guests and analyzes courtroom dynamics.

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3.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • SURPRISING

    You lije a guy who SAY the things AS THEY ARE a guy with NO FEAR in Quebec he would stamp as

    X-Treeme RIGHT HE IS ON TARGET You need to know that guy ! You need to ear another side the REAL SIDE! Il est le Jeff Fillion 🇺🇸 8*/ 5

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    Zoro the II
    Canada7 months ago
  • Disappointing

    I had high hopes but these were quickly dashed by the irresponsible way the Karen read trial was presented and commented on. I was completely impartial and watched the trial with an open mind. It’s a shame this guy didn’t do the same. No place in journalism for people that cannot be impartial and follow the evidence.

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    Mr. Relentless
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Engaging Delivery✔️✔️

    Appreciate your content and up to date coverage✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kat 🎶
    United Statesa year ago
  • Jen

    Jennifer coffindaffer is awful

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    Nothanks19
    United Statesa year ago
  • What Happen ?

    You’ve lost your mojo Tony. It used to be a great podcast, but you’re going down here fast.

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    jason 4 trump 2020
    United States2 years ago

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Why Was Anna Kepner Placed In A Cabin With Timothy Hudson And No Parents?
Q: What do the defense moves (like requesting the adult transfer and the plea-by-paper) signal about their trial strategy?
They suggest the defense is trying to shield the defendant from public exposure, control the narrative, and possibly capitalize on a mental-health defense while delaying or influencing pre-trial conditions.
Christine Marie Knows Why The Wives Walked Back To Samuel Bateman
Q: What needs to be done to prevent the next Sam Bateman from operating with impunity?
Christine Marie advocates for stronger coercive-control laws, broader education on cult psychology, and proactive interventions to remove individuals from coercive environments before harm escalates.
Mackenzie Shirilla’s Family Spoke in a Fabricated Code on Recorded Calls Until Prosecutors Broke It
Q: What stands out to you, Jen, that makes you say that this is beyond just recklessness or stupidity?
Jen emphasizes the combination of premeditation and the dangerous use of a vehicle as a weapon, highlighting how the overall pattern points to deliberate planning rather than a spontaneous act.
Mackenzie Shirilla’s Family Spoke in a Fabricated Code on Recorded Calls Until Prosecutors Broke It
Q: Jen, I'm curious to get your reaction. It's your turn to take the bat from me and take a swing at Mackenzie Shirilla. Exactly how you would like.
Jen explains that the evidence, including the digital trail and lack of a confession, strongly supports intent to kill, while acknowledging the complexities of distinguishing motive from action in a case where the weapon is a car.
Murdaugh v. Hill: How Does A Section 1983 Lawsuit Change The Retrial Landscape?
Q: How could this civil action affect the upcoming criminal retrial?
If successful or if it reveals relevant misconduct, the civil suit could provide a framework to argue that the system was biased or compromised, which could influence juror perception, potential new evidence, or even grounds for appeal or retrial strategy.

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4. Dick Harputalin
5. James Lasdun
6. Gene Richins
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