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Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield
Nancy Guthrie
Lynette Hooker
FBI
Brian Hooker
Savannah Guthrie
Rebecca Park
Lindsay Clancy
Domestic Violence
Monique Tepe
Spencer Tepe
Cortney Bartholomew
Melodee Buzzard
Ohio
Tucson
Ashleigh Buzzard
Bahamas
Caleb Flynn
Bradley Bartholomew
Michael Mckee
Murder

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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Nine months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona, home, where are the answers? The 84-year-old mother of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, 2026. Despite blood found outside her front door, vi... more

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Jill Konviser
Former Manhattan Supreme Court judge and Manhattan prosecutor specializing in murder and sex crimes
Manhattan Supreme Court
Episode: Cornell 7: Justice Denied for Jane Doe? Judge Rips DA’s ‘No Crime’ Decision
Neama Rahmani
Former federal prosecutor and current defense lawyer
West Coast Trial Lawyers
Episode: High & Dry: Brian Hooker Hits the Weed Store as Wife Remains Missing | Lynette Hooker
Paul Callan
Criminal and civil defense attorney, former prosecutor, legal analyst
Former Brooklyn homicide prosecutor; CNN/NBC/CBS/ABC/MSNBC/other networks
Episode: Death Row’s ‘Mean Girl’ Kept Piece of Teen's Skull, Wakes Up ANGRY After Botched Execution
Tori Gassner
WKRN reporter providing现场 reporting
WKRN TV Nashville
Episode: Death Row’s ‘Mean Girl’ Kept Piece of Teen's Skull, Wakes Up ANGRY After Botched Execution
Megyn Kelly
Attorney and journalist providing analysis of the Cornell case
Megyn Kelly Show / Megyn Kelly Media
Episode: Cornell Rape Case Explodes: Frat Brother Says HE Was Assaulted & Cornell Ignored Him ft. Megyn Kelly
Dan Abrams
Legal analyst, host of The Dan Abrams Show
Serious XM POTUS channel / YouTube @Dan Abrams
Episode: Jane Doe’s Texts & Secret Recordings Raise SERIOUS Questions in Cornell Rape Claims | Cornell 7
Angenette Levy
Veteran reporter for Law & Crime Network, Crime Fix host
Law & Crime Network
Episode: Crybaby Pastor’s Mommy Insists He's Innocent, But Who Hid the Murder Weapon? | Caleb Flynn
Michael Desronvil
Holdout juror who spoke publicly
Episode: No Proof She Did It? Lindsay Clancy’s Lawyer Trashes Murder Investigation, Holdout Juror Speaks
Alleigha Botner
Mistress of Caleb Flynn who testified in court
Testified in Caleb Flynn case
Episode: Crybaby 'American Idol' Pastor Suddenly STONE-FACED As Mistress Sells Him Out | Caleb Flynn Trial

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Ashleigh Banfield
Senior journalist with extensive true crime reporting experience; host of the show.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Drop Dead Serious & Pretty Good.

    I like Ashleigh’s insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DP’67
    United States2 months ago
  • Why is every true crime podcaster so biased

    See title

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kodakmoments91
    United States2 months ago
  • 5 stars, but

    I like AB and this podcast. The ep w/ Sara Azari on the Clancy trial. She said it’s identical to Andrea Yates. Wut?? Lindsay Clancy did not have postpartum psychosis. Dr. Heilbrun explained the best & only plausible reason (in my opinion).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Onionbreff
    United States2 months ago
  • Repetitve

    Reporting is decent, but she’s very repetitive and constantly talks over and interrupts every guest she has.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    apmixon
    United States2 months ago
  • Fluff

    Host talking/filling an hour for a ten minute update. I don’t have endless time. If a story doesn’t have good, meaty updates, please don’t stretch it out. You’re better than that.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Annierabbit#
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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High & Dry: Brian Hooker Hits the Weed Store as Wife Remains Missing | Lynette Hooker
Q: Can that evidence make it into his trial if there is one?
Rahmani says the photographer video would probably be excluded unless Brian testifies and contradicts it, while prior violence involving Lynette may be admissible if relevant. Marijuana-use footage would likely be excluded as prejudicial, though prosecutors might discuss cooperation during closing arguments.
High & Dry: Brian Hooker Hits the Weed Store as Wife Remains Missing | Lynette Hooker
Q: Has he not been told that he's the target likely of a murder investigation?
Rahmani says people under investigation can still make poor decisions, and that behavior suggesting indifference to a missing spouse may hurt how jurors perceive them.
Cornell 7: Justice Denied for Jane Doe? Judge Rips DA’s ‘No Crime’ Decision
Q: He has an absolute right to appear before the grand jury. He has a right to be there with his attorney by his side. The attorney can't participate in the process, but he can speak to his attorney, ask questions of his attorney, or take a break to speak to his attorney at any time. That is his absolute right. Of course, anything he does say before the grand jury can then be used against him at the trial. Is that unusual, Jill?
Konviser says it is permitted but risky because the defendant's testimony may be used at trial. Some defendants testify to explain events or because they believe they have little to lose, but she would be surprised if the accused chose to testify in this case.
Cornell 7: Justice Denied for Jane Doe? Judge Rips DA’s ‘No Crime’ Decision
Q: Give me your overarching thoughts on how you're weighing in at this point and what you're seeing.
Konviser says the district attorney should have investigated before deciding that no crime occurred. She emphasizes that no one has been charged and that the accused are presumed innocent, while criticizing the failure to interview Jane Doe and potential witnesses.
Death Row’s ‘Mean Girl’ Kept Piece of Teen's Skull, Wakes Up ANGRY After Botched Execution
Q: The country is 50-50 on this, basically. Generally speaking, they oscillate a little on the margins. But give me your overall take on where we find ourselves with the current status of Christa Pike having two botched execution efforts and being in the limbo we're in.
The case sits at a crossroads of law and policy: botched executions prompt scrutiny of alternative methods, safety protocols, and constitutional principles, while the courts and lawmakers debate whether to modify, delay, or abandon the death penalty altogether.

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The show offers in-depth true crime analysis anchored by a veteran journalist who leans into legal nuance, courtroom strategy, and psychologies behind high-profile cases. Episodes frequently feature legal analysts, former prosecutors, judges, and reporters, delivering detailed breakdowns of juror dynamics, insanity standards, and trial tactics, with a clear emphasis on how media coverage shapes public perception. It stands out for connecting fast-moving courtroom developments to broader questions about mental health, justice, and accountability, all delivered with a direct, opinionated style. This mix makes it valuable for listeners who want expert context on complex trials and for potential guests aiming to demonstrate credibility around l... more

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2. Neama Rahmani
3. Paul Callan
4. Tori Gassner
5. Megyn Kelly
6. Dan Abrams
7. Angenette Levy
8. Michael Desronvil

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