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Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield
Nancy Guthrie
FBI
Lynette Hooker
Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Brian Hooker
Melodee Buzzard
Ashleigh Buzzard
Savannah Guthrie
True Crime
California
Domestic Violence
Monique Tepe
Rebecca Park
Spencer Tepe
Bryan Kohberger
Murder
Cortney Bartholomew
Ohio
Tucson
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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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The Lindsay Clancy trial has ignited a bitter national debate over murder, motherhood and mental illness. Clancy is accused of killing her three young children, Cora, Dawson and Callan, inside their Duxbury, Massachusetts, home in January 2023. Her d... more

Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges resulting in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting under oath that he traveled to New York intending to shoot Brian Thompson and then carried out the killing on a... more

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Six months after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson-area home, investigators still have not identified the masked person captured on her doorbell camera, determined who sent the alleged ransom notes or revealed what happened to the mother of TODA... more

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After weeks of testimony about Lindsay Clancy's mental health treatment, 13 psychiatric medications, conflicting medical records, and disturbing internet searches, did prosecutors prove Lindsay was criminally responsible, or did their own witnesses l... more

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Dana Kennedy
Investigative journalist with the Daily Mail
Daily Mail
Episode: Disturbing Mystery: Strange New Clues Surface in Horrific Unsolved Murder Case | Brooke Hanlon
Donna Hooker
Donna Hooker, George Hooker's widow and Brian Hooker's stepmother
Family of Brian Hooker
Episode: Did Brian Hooker Order A Murder in Hawaii? Shocking Claim Investigated | Lynette Hooker Missing
Wyatt Sharp
Journalist, host of The Sharp Exchange
The Sharp Exchange
Episode: Explosive Interview Exposes Trouble Inside Nancy Guthrie Investigation, Finally Reveals DNA Plan
Mark Eiglarsh
Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor
Private practice / former prosecutor
Episode: Bryan Kohberger Claims Lawyers Tricked Him Into Confessing to Idaho Student Murders
Brian Hawthorne
Sheriff, Chambers County, Texas
Chambers County Sheriff's Office
Episode: Wealthy Husband Accused of Strangling Pregnant Wife Makes Wild Flee to Italy | Christa Gilley
Lauren Conlin
Los Angeles Magazine reporter and true crime journalist
Los Angeles Magazine
Episode: Gruesome Courtroom Bombshells Rock D4vd Murder Case | David Anthony Burke, Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Denise Rodriguez Bowman
Former Director of Forensic Services and Victim Advocacy with Riverside County Sheriff's Department; founder of Speak Heart Alliance
Speak Heart Alliance; Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Episode: Exclusive: Turpin Interviewer Reveals What’s Happening to 16 Ohio ‘House of Horrors’ Kids Right Now
Sally Miley
Digital journalist, True Crime Mama
Facebook/TikTok/YouTube presence
Episode: Disturbing Mystery: Husband Finds Psychotherapist Wife Stabbed to Death at Home | Brooke Hanlon
Angenette Levy
Host of Crime Fix on Law&Crime
Law&Crime
Episode: Basement Smelled “Horrible”: Jaw-Dropping Details & Trail of Warning Signs | Ohio House of Horror

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

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • So Great

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephanie328272
    United States13 days ago
  • Drop Dead Serious & Good.

    I really love Ashleigh’s insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DP’67
    United States16 days ago
  • 💖

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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Brunoray123
    United States18 days 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 States23 days 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 Statesa month ago

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

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#147
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#94
United States/True Crime
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#173
Canada/True Crime
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#241
Australia/True Crime
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#45
Chile/True Crime
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#91
Mexico/True Crime

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Lindsay Clancy Trial: Calculated Killings? Stunning New Evidence Raises Serious Questions
Q: Do you think the insanity defense, under Massachusetts substantial capacity standard, would lead to a not criminally responsible finding given Lindsay Clancy's history?
Jordan argues that substantial capacity allows for gradations in understanding the wrongfulness of acts, and given the documented psychiatric history and post-incident testimony, a not guilty by reason of insanity finding is plausible, though not guaranteed, depending on jury perception and the presentation of medical evidence.
Lindsay Clancy Trial: Calculated Killings? Stunning New Evidence Raises Serious Questions
Q: What are your sweeping overarching thoughts about what this case represents?
Casey Jordan notes that while the case is heartbreaking, it also mirrors a longstanding legal debate about whether postpartum psychosis can justify criminal insanity, and she emphasizes the need to understand the patient's mental state across time, not just at the moment of the crime.
Did Brian Hooker Order A Murder in Hawaii? Shocking Claim Investigated | Lynette Hooker Missing
Q: And you have a lot of history with Brian Hooker. You were married to George, his dad, for a better part of four decades. What are your recollections of Brian Hooker that we don't know?
Donna describes Brian as someone who was attached to family early on, then grew distant, lived on the beach in Hawaii, and became involved with people she describes as rough or potentially criminal; she emphasizes his change in behavior and the shocking claim he allegedly made about having someone killed.
Explosive Interview Exposes Trouble Inside Nancy Guthrie Investigation, Finally Reveals DNA Plan
Q: How has the lead flow changed since the case began, and what does that mean for the investigation?
The sheriff indicated that leads have slowed down but remain of high quality, and stressed the importance of prioritizing credible information over volume to avoid derailing the investigation.
Explosive Interview Exposes Trouble Inside Nancy Guthrie Investigation, Finally Reveals DNA Plan
Q: What did you ask about Kash Patel and what did the sheriff say?
The host pressed about Kash Patel's statements on earlier FBI involvement; the sheriff argued Patel was misinformed and that such public comments could hinder the case, while also acknowledging the ongoing tension between federal and local authorities.

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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. Donna Hooker
3. Wyatt Sharp
4. Mark Eiglarsh
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6. Lauren Conlin
7. Denise Rodriguez Bowman
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