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Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield
Nancy Guthrie
Bryan Kohberger
FBI
Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Lynette Hooker
Melodee Buzzard
Brian Hooker
True Crime
Ashleigh Buzzard
Savannah Guthrie
California
Domestic Violence
Monique Tepe
Rebecca Park
Spencer Tepe
Murder
Idaho Quadruple Murder Case
Cortney Bartholomew
Idaho Murders
Kaylee Goncalves

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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Brian Hooker’s own behavior may be creating some of the biggest problems yet for his story about what happened to his missing wife, Lynette Hooker, in the Bahamas. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by body language and... more

Breaking new information in the Lynette Hooker investigation is raising major questions about Brian Hooker’s timeline of the night his wife vanished in the Bahamas. Sources close to the investigation say that Lynette Hooker was dead before 8 p.m. on ... more

Sixteen children were found inside a rural Hamden, Ohio home in conditions officials described as “pure evil,” and four adults inside the family are now charged: Gary Siders Sr., 73; his wife, Christina Siders, 67; their son, Gary Siders Jr., 36; and... more

Explosive new lies are surfacing in the Lynette Hooker investigation after sources with knowledge of the case said evidence shows Lynette made it back to the couple’s sailboat before she vanished. Now, Brian Hooker’s story about the dinghy, the dry b... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Tragos
Attorney and host of The Lawyer You Know
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Reporter, Crime Junkie
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Episode: Chilling New Ransom Demand Claims Video Shows Nancy Guthrie With Main Kidnapper Before She Died?
Chris Cuomo
Lawyer and podcaster, former CNN colleague
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Laura Pettler
Forensic criminologist and death investigator; Laura Pettler and Associates Death Investigations; sworn deputy coroner in South Carolina
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Jessica Bobula
News director (KOLD), Tucson TV station
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Episode: Bombshell Nancy Guthrie Twist: Ransom Note Claims Nancy Was "Buried With Nature"
Vicki Rains
Sergeant, Richland County Sheriff's Department Missing Persons Unit
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Episode: Disturbing Mystery: Missing Woman’s Husband Was a Local Deputy for 14 Years | Elena Moore
Mills Hayes
National Correspondent, NewsNation
NewsNation
Episode: Disturbing Mystery: Body Found After Missing Woman’s Strange Doorbell Video Surfaces | Elena Moore
Dave Aronberg
Former state attorney for Palm Beach County, now in private practice and frequent legal commentator
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Ashleigh Banfield
Ashleigh Banfield, host of Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Repetitive

    Banfield goes on and on and on about the same topic for days, sometimes weeks. Maybe talk about a couple of cases each episode. On a positive note I find her voice very soothing.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    S.Shiz
    United Statesa month ago
  • Annoying and angry

    Too much swearing

    Her voice and saying the same phrases over and over gets old and boring

    Obsessed w the same stories and goes on and on about one obsessively for months

    No investigative work, just reporting and judging and swearing and guessing.

    Not interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MStruecrime
    United Statesa month ago
  • Dumb

    Not smart enough to review acts of crime. No where near smart enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Vinnie Garstrokes
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • all the cursing

    I thought I was listening to a long shoreman. why can't a story be told without the f bombs.

    Audible
    1
    LucieZ
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent reporting!!!!

    Ashley is absolutely the most entertaining reporter there is!!! So smart, fiery, and straight to the point!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1HolleyS
    United States2 months ago

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Mystery Deepens: Officials Turn To Her Organs to Solve Mysterious Death | Elena Moore
Q: Why is the autopsy not providing a clear cause of death in Elena Moore's case?
Dr. Pettler explains that in complex death investigations especially with decomposition and variable post-mortem intervals, the forensic pathologist may conclude that the cause and manner cannot be definitively determined without more data, such as histology and toxicology results, which can take weeks.
Murdaugh Retrial Twist: Could Mystery DNA Under Maggie’s Fingernail Could Blow Up the Case? | Alex Murdaugh
Q: What is the biggest factor that could change the outcome of the second trial?
New evidence and how the jury is selected—especially how the defense handles high-profile media exposure and alleged prior bad acts—could significantly shift perceptions and outcomes in trial two.
Eerie Apple Watch Location Raises New Questions in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Mystery
Q: What was it like for reporters in those early days when the full story couldn't be told publicly?
Brianna recalls February felt like a fever dream, with rapid developments and intense public demand for information, while crews balanced protecting the investigation with keeping the public informed, hoping for more official updates from authorities to curb speculation.
Eerie Apple Watch Location Raises New Questions in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Mystery
Q: How did you obtain the exact wording of the second ransom note, and what does that imply about credibility?
Brianna explains that her team had access to the verbatim language from the notes through coordinated reporting from the Tucson and Phoenix stations, and that they weighed credibility by comparing multiple outlets and the FBI's involvement, emphasizing careful, responsible reporting to avoid misinformation.
Disturbing Mystery: Missing Woman’s Husband Was a Local Deputy for 14 Years | Elena Moore
Q: What do you make of this very unusual story and the circumstances surrounding Elena Moore?
The situation is complex with multiple red flags and conflicting signals from video footage to the timing of the missing report. The coroner's statements indicate there is no immediate answer about foul play and the autopsy results will be crucial for clarity, while law enforcement will need to piece together how her movements—disoriented appearances, surveillance captions, and the reported clothing—fit into the overall timeline.

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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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