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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
Bryan Kohberger
Ashleigh Buzzard
Savannah Guthrie
True Crime
California
Domestic Violence
Monique Tepe
Rebecca Park
Spencer Tepe
Murder
Cortney Bartholomew
Ohio
Tucson
D4VD

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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For the first time, the full Nancy Guthrie ransom notes reveal the alleged kidnappers’ complete series of demands, deadlines and chilling threats, including claims that Nancy “perished” and was “buried in nature.” But another bombshell is now raising... more

Brian Hooker’s stepmother is revealing a shocking claim she says he made decades ago: that he “had to have someone killed” after running into trouble while living on a beach in Hawaii. Now, as Brian remains the prime suspect in the disappearance and ... more

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Six months after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is making startling new admissions about the troubled investigation. In an explosive interview, Nanos takes aim at FBI Director Kash Patel, acknow... more

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Explosive new reporting from The New York Times reveals that Bryan Kohberger is now declaring his innocence and fighting to reopen the University of Idaho murders case. In his first public comments since his arrest, Kohberger told reporter Mike Baker... more

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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
Dana Kennedy
Veteran crime reporter for the Daily Mail
Daily Mail
Episode: Graphic Videos and Disturbing Abortion Messages Revealed in D4vd Hearing | David Anthony Burke
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.

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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 States2 months 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 States2 months 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 States3 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 States3 months ago

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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.
Wealthy Husband Accused of Strangling Pregnant Wife Makes Wild Flee to Italy | Christa Gilley
Q: What is the potential impact of this case on bail practices and international cooperation?
The case highlights how high-profile violent-crime defendants can secure bonds, prompting discussions about bail reform and how internationalities like extradition terms affect cross-border cooperation and public safety.
Wealthy Husband Accused of Strangling Pregnant Wife Makes Wild Flee to Italy | Christa Gilley
Q: Why would Italy demand assurances about the death penalty and LWOP before extradition?
Italy generally refuses extradition to countries that permit the death penalty or life without parole; in cases like this they seek guarantees that such punishments won't be applied, which can complicate or prevent bringing the suspect back unless concessions are made.

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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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4. Dana Kennedy
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6. Lauren Conlin
7. Denise Rodriguez Bowman
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