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Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield
Nancy Guthrie
FBI
Lynette Hooker
Brian Hooker
Melodee Buzzard
Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Ashleigh Buzzard
Savannah Guthrie
Domestic Violence
Monique Tepe
True Crime
Rebecca Park
Spencer Tepe
California
Cortney Bartholomew
Lindsay Clancy
Ohio
Tucson
Bradley Bartholomew
Michael Mckee

I know a thing or two about true crime... I’ve been reporting on it for 36 years. This is the podcast where I take you on a journey through mystery and injustice... and dive deep into critical clues with an irreverent style that I don’t share on TV! Join me for my personal take on many of these stories and my personal connection to several as well! I’m Ashleigh Banfield, and I’m Drop Dead Seriou... more

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18-year-old Karoline Heintz was stabbed in the chest, stuffed into the back of her own Jeep and abandoned near her college campus. Police say her boyfriend, Royce Moser, blamed a “demon” for the killing, then turned to his mother, Rachel Moser, who a... more

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Just when you thought the Lindsay Clancy case could not get any more disturbing, an Illinois mom, Corie Walsh, is accused of killing her two-year-old son, Barrett, after reportedly spending hours obsessing over Lindsay’s trial. And for the first time... more

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She gave birth alone, ended her newborn son’s life, hid him in a trash bag, and went to McDonald’s. Now, former University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling has admitted it all in open court. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfie... more

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One holdout juror, one accusation of lying under oath, and one murder trial that went completely off the rails...? After seven days and roughly 36 hours of deliberations, the Lindsay Clancy trial has ended in a mistrial, but not before defense attorn... more

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Recent Guests

David Yannetti
Karen Read's defense attorney (trial one and two) discussed in interview
Read case / Attorney
Episode: 11–1 Acquittal?! Karen Read’s Lawyer on Lindsay Clancy's Unhinged Mistrial
Sara Azari
Criminal defense lawyer and legal expert
Episode: Rebel Juror? Explosive Jury Drama Sends Defense Attorney Over the Edge | Lindsay Clancy Trial
Ashley Willcott
Judge with courtroom experience and expertise on juries
Judge Ashley Willcott, expert on juries
Episode: Lindsay Clancy Trial: Mystery Deadlock Throws Verdict Into Doubt, What Happens Next?
Kevin Reddington
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney
Episode: Lindsay Clancy Trial: Jury Faces Impossible Decision After Explosive Testimony
Tommy Christaldi
NewsNation producer, regular courtroom observer and Mangione hearings reporter
NewsNation
Episode: Luigi Mangione’s Bombshell Guilty Plea: Did Prosecutors Just Get Played?
Rick Kastigar
Former Pima County Chief Deputy
Pima County Sheriff's Department
Episode: Nancy Guthrie Case Falling Apart? Sheriff’s Ex-Boss Reveals What’s Going Wrong
Bob Ward
Veteran investigative journalist for Boston 25 / WFXT
Boston 25 / WFXT
Episode: Lindsay Clancy Trial: Did Prosecutors Prove Murder or Leave Reasonable Doubt? Inside the Courtroom | Lindsay Clancy Trial
Dr. Stacy Cohen
Peri-partum psychiatry and women's health specialist
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago
Episode: Lindsay Clancy Trial: No Psychosis? Doctors Face Brutal Questions Over Missed Warning Signs
Neama Rahmani
Former federal prosecutor, president of the West Coast Trial Lawyers
West Coast Trial Lawyers
Episode: Brian Hooker Hides at Mom’s House as Wife’s Murder Case Heats Up | Lynette Hooker Missing

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Ashleigh Banfield
Ashleigh Banfield, host of Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • So Great

    Excellent podcast; love Ashleigh, her expertise, & delivery… always very interesting & informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephanie328272
    United Statesa month ago
  • Drop Dead Serious & Good.

    I really love Ashleigh’s insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DP’67
    United Statesa month ago
  • 💖

    The Podcast is very good, I just miss Banfiel on TV~ I loved seeing her!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Brunoray123
    United Statesa month ago
  • All victims deserve their stories to be heard…

    Thought this was a great show, however I’m a bit disappointed in the lack of diversity within the coverage of cases 🤨 the Idaho murders happened 4 years ago (very sad) and we hear about that every episode, yet…there has been NO episode for Nolan Wells or Karmelo Anthony for that matter 🤔

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bre2323!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best True Crime Reporter

    I just love these podcasts. Ashleigh is engaging and gets right to the source of the issue by both her reporting and her featured guests. Straight and to the point!! Highly recommend you at least listen to one!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    COOLMOM2014
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise thorough reporting and strong interviewing but some critique repetition or pacing.

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#142
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#22
South Korea/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#124
Chile/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#193
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#206
Finland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#219
Brazil/True Crime

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11–1 Acquittal?! Karen Read’s Lawyer on Lindsay Clancy's Unhinged Mistrial
Q: What were the key strategic lessons for retrial after a mistrial in a high-profile case?
Retool the argument, adjust expert rosters, and consider how to address reasonable doubt while recognizing the victims' perspectives, with careful consideration of appellate viability before retrying.
11–1 Acquittal?! Karen Read’s Lawyer on Lindsay Clancy's Unhinged Mistrial
Q: Walk me through your thoughts when you learned there was a mistrial?
Not surprised; the jurors deadlocked more than once, and the decision to mistrial followed the traditional path, with unique interlocutory movements given the SJC involvement.
Nancy Guthrie Case Falling Apart? Sheriff’s Ex-Boss Reveals What’s Going Wrong
Q: Do you believe the case will be solved, despite six months of challenges?
Yes, due to dogged police work and the pursuit of numerous tips, though progress hinges on leadership allowing the team to act without unwarranted restrictions.
Nancy Guthrie Case Falling Apart? Sheriff’s Ex-Boss Reveals What’s Going Wrong
Q: Why do you think the relationship between the sheriff's office and the FBI has degraded over time?
The guest attributes ongoing friction to leadership style—micromanagement, ego, and a reluctance to fully empower investigators, which hampers collaboration with federal partners.
Lindsay Clancy Trial: No Psychosis? Doctors Face Brutal Questions Over Missed Warning Signs
Q: What are the key differences between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, and how do they influence a jury's view of insanity?
Postpartum depression involves deep sadness and functional impairment without a loss of reality testing, while postpartum psychosis includes impaired reality testing and potential dangerous behaviors; understanding this distinction is crucial to evaluating insanity versus a treatable mental health condition.

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A bold true-crime show led by a veteran journalist that blends investigative narration with legal analysis and personal perspective. Across recent episodes, the host dives into high-profile cases with a strong emphasis on evidence, timelines, and prosecutorial strategy, often contrasting official accounts with on-the-ground testimony and expert commentary. The format regularly includes interviews with defense attorneys, prosecutors, local responders, and family members, plus listener tips that shape ongoing coverage. Notable for its unapologetic, outspoken stance and the willingness to challenge official narratives, it tends to overlay rigorous forensic discussion with emotionally charged storytelling, offering a candid look at how justice ... more

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2. Sara Azari
3. Ashley Willcott
4. Kevin Reddington
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6. Rick Kastigar
7. Bob Ward
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