Betrayal in the Pulpit: The Scandal Surrounding John-Paul Miller

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A new lawsuit has been filed against South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller and his father, Reginald Wayne Miller, accusing them of sexual abuse, predatory conduct, and using their church as a shield for misconduct spanning decades. The allegations have gained renewed attention following the tragic suicide of John-Paul’s wife, Mica Miller, last spring.
According to the lawsuit, in 1998, when Miller was 19, he allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl at All Nations Church, where his father served as pastor. The complaint states that Miller lured the girl into his father’s office before taking her outside to his truck, where the assault allegedly took place.
The lawsuit asserts that the Millers carefully crafted an image of religious leadership while privately engaging in abusive behavior. Church leadership was allegedly aware of John-Paul’s history of legal troubles, a child born out of wedlock, and a pattern of reckless conduct, yet failed to intervene.
The same woman, identified as "Jane Doe," claims that in 2023, she encountered Miller again in Myrtle Beach, where he allegedly assaulted her a second time. When confronted, Miller reportedly attempted to justify his actions by referencing scripture, saying, "No man is without sin and temptation. God understands that."
The lawsuit alleges that church leaders neglected their duty to protect members, despite being aware of misconduct.
John-Paul Miller has been under scrutiny since his wife, Mica Miller, died by suicide on April 27, 2023. Just two days prior, she had filed for divorce. Her body was discovered with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Lumber River State Park, North Carolina. Prior to her death, Mica had reported to police that she was being tracked. Investigators later confirmed that John-Paul and a woman he was allegedly involved with were not in Robeson County at the time.
Following her death, John-Paul was arrested in November for assault and battery after a confrontation with protesters outside his church, Solid Rock at Common Market. That same month, the FBI searched his Myrtle Beach home, though details of the investigation remain undisclosed.
The lawsuit also raises concerns about the financial dealings of the Millers and their ministries. As legal battles escalate and public scrutiny intensifies, John-Paul Miller’s once-respected reputation continues to unravel.
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The Knife Sheath Defense: A Bold Strategy in the Kohberger Case 17:46

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Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson dropped a bombshell in a newly filed motion—Bryan Kohberger’s defense team isn’t disputing that his DNA was found on the knife sheath at the crime scene. Instead, they’re setting up an argument that someone else could have planted it there. That’s right—the cornerstone of the prosecution’s forensic evidence might just be the battleground where the defense makes its stand. “Instead of challenging the conclusion that the DNA on the knife sheath belonged to Defendant, the defense’s expert disclosures reveal that the defense plans to argue the DNA on the knife sheath does not prove Defendant was ever at the crime scene and the knife sheath itself could have been planted by the real perpetrator,” Thompson wrote. This argument flips the script in a case where DNA was expected to be the smoking gun. The defense isn’t saying the lab got it wrong. They’re saying that finding Kohberger’s DNA on the sheath doesn’t automatically mean he was in the house when the murders happened. And the next logical step? The suggestion that someone else put it there. The problem? Many of the court documents that lay out exactly how the defense plans to support this theory are sealed. That means right now, there’s no way to compare Thompson’s claim against what the defense has actually submitted in court filings. Kohberger, the 29-year-old criminology Ph.D. student, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the brutal slayings of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. The attack, which took place in the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, inside an off-campus rental home, shocked the small town of Moscow, Idaho, and quickly became a national headline. Kohberger has never spoken publicly about the case. When asked to enter a plea last year, he stood silent, prompting the judge to enter a not-guilty plea on his behalf. If convicted, he could face the death penalty. Prosecutors say they matched Kohberger’s DNA to the knife sheath using investigative genetic genealogy, or IGG. This controversial technique, which compares crime scene DNA against public ancestry databases to find potential family connections, has been a key factor in cracking cold cases. But Kohberger’s defense team fought hard to keep IGG evidence out of the courtroom, arguing that its use in his case was flawed. Their request was denied last month, though prosecutors have since stated they won’t introduce IGG at trial. Instead, they’ll present it as a “tip” that led them to Kohberger as a suspect. Now, with the trial set to begin on August 11 and expected to last more than three months, the stage is set for an intense legal battle. The prosecution is relying on forensic evidence, including the knife sheath, while the defense is signaling that they’re going to challenge the very meaning of that evidence. It’s a high-stakes gamble that could shape the outcome of one of the most closely watched murder trials in years. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #DNAEvidence Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com…

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The Delphi Bridge Guy Video You Saw Altered! See It In Full Now And What It Reveals! 27:36

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Richard Allen’s fight isn’t over. His legal team has officially filed an appeal, arguing that the trial was riddled with errors and that crucial evidence was unfairly kept from the jury—evidence they say could have changed everything. Allen was convicted of the February 13, 2017, murders of Abby Williams and Libby German and sentenced in December to 130 years in prison, the maximum allowed under Indiana law. But his attorneys, Jennifer Auger and Andrew Baldwin, claim the trial was plagued with legal missteps. Just over a month ago, they filed a motion to correct errors, and now they’re escalating the fight to the appellate court. One of the biggest points of contention? The exclusion of third-party evidence. The defense wanted the jury to consider alternative suspects, but Judge Fran Gull ruled that there was no direct connection between those individuals and the crime. "This jury wanted to convict someone," Auger told WRTV’s Kaitlyn Kendall. "They feel that that's their job. And with no one else to point the finger to, I believe that had our third-party evidence come out, this would have ended differently." And then there’s the bridge video. The full footage from Libby German’s phone has now been released to the public, showing more than what was previously made available. The extended clip offers a clearer view of the suspect’s movements, fueling debate about whether Allen was truly the man in the video. Prosecutors have long maintained that he was, but skeptics argue that the new footage raises fresh doubts—especially regarding whether more than one person could have been involved. The defense is expected to use this video as part of their appeal, claiming that its full context was not properly presented during the trial. The appeal was officially filed on March 11. Now, the case moves into yet another legal battle. Will the appellate court overturn the conviction, or will Richard Allen remain behind bars for life? #DelphiMurders #RichardAllenAppeal #JusticeForAbbyAndLibby #BridgeVideoDebate Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com…

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A Small Town’s Shattered Trust: The Killing of Judge Kevin Mullins 17:29

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Despite a video showing what appears to be a cold-blooded murder, the attorney representing former Sheriff Shawn ‘Mickey’ Stines insists there’s more to the case than meets the eye. On September 19, 2024, in the quiet courthouse of Letcher County, Kentucky, Stines allegedly walked into the chambers of District Judge Kevin Mullins and shot him multiple times. The entire incident was captured on surveillance footage, and the images are as damning as they come—Mullins, caught off guard, scrambling to take cover under his desk while Stines keeps firing. But according to defense attorney Jeremy Bartley, what happened in that office wasn’t just the result of a single moment but years of tension, legal battles, and alleged threats. “It’s extremely complicated,” Bartley told Court TV’s Vinnie Politan, pushing back on the apparent open-and-shut nature of the case. “This isn’t just about what’s seen on the video. There’s a bigger story here.” At the time of his murder, Mullins was a key figure in a lawsuit involving allegations of sexual misconduct against a deputy who worked in the courthouse. The lawsuit accused former deputy Ben Fields of coercing women on house arrest into sexual favors, with at least one incident allegedly taking place inside Mullins’ own chambers. While Stines wasn’t named as a defendant in the suit, he was questioned under oath just days before the shooting. “In the week prior to and the week of the deposition, lots of people noticed that Mickey had become more increasingly paranoid, that he became sleepless, had gone nights without sleep, and there was an overwhelming amount of pressure on him,” Bartley said, painting a picture of a man under immense psychological strain. The deposition, combined with what Bartley described as “a number of people very interested in the outcome,” had allegedly put Stines in a heightened state of distress. Attorney Ned Pillersdorf, who represents the plaintiff in the lawsuit, recalls Stines’ deposition as being out of the ordinary. “It wasn’t your typical deposition of a sheriff in a civil rights case,” Pillersdorf said, describing Stines’ behavior as “odd” but stopping short of speculating on how the lawsuit might connect to the murder. “But having said that, I have no idea why his defense attorney keeps saying that my litigation, the litigation me and my co-counsel are involved in, was somehow a motive in all this. But he keeps saying that.” Stines’ attorney claims his client truly believed his family was in immediate danger at the time of the shooting. “Was the threat as imminent as he perceived it to be? Maybe not,” Bartley admitted. “But there was an objective threat to his family.” That’s a major claim—one that raises as many questions as it answers. If Stines was, in fact, paranoid and sleep-deprived leading up to the shooting, how much of his fear was rooted in reality? What exactly did he think Mullins—or anyone else, for that matter—was planning to do to him? In early March 2025, Bartley filed paperwork indicating that Stines will pursue an insanity defense, arguing that his client was in an extreme emotional state at the time of the shooting. The move isn’t just legal strategy—it’s also practical. “We wanted to get Mickey on the calendar for an evaluation,” Bartley said, explaining that Kentucky’s backlog means psychological evaluations are currently running 12 to 18 months behind. As the case heads to trial, the legal battle will center not on whether Stines pulled the trigger—that part is indisputable—but on why he did it. Was he, as the video suggests, executing a judge in cold blood? Or was he a man consumed by fear and paranoia, reacting to a perceived threat that only he could see? One thing is clear: Letcher County lost a judge, a sheriff, and any lingering sense of normalcy in a single, shocking afternoon. #KentuckyCourthouseShooting #JudgeMullins #ShawnStinesTrial #LegalDrama Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com…

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Last Take: The Tragic Story of Halyna Hutchins and the Rust Shooting 17:23

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A tragic accident on the set of "Rust" took Halyna Hutchins' life, and the new Hulu documentary "Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna" examines the failures that led to that moment. Directed by her friend Rachel Mason, the film attempts to honor Hutchins while also dissecting the catastrophic failures that led to her death. Halyna Hutchins was more than just a talented cinematographer. She was a mother, a wife, and an artist dedicated to her craft. And she loved working on "Rust." That’s a painful truth that echoes throughout the documentary, revealed through her personal notes, messages, and behind-the-scenes footage. This wasn't just another job for her. She was fully invested. Then, in a single moment, everything changed. October 21, 2021. A routine rehearsal inside a small wooden church on the set of "Rust" in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Alec Baldwin, both the film’s star and one of its producers, was handed a Colt .45 revolver. It was supposed to be a "cold gun"—an industry term for a firearm containing no live rounds. But when Baldwin pointed it toward the camera during the scene and pulled the trigger, a live bullet was discharged. The shot struck Halyna Hutchins in the chest and injured director Joel Souza, who was standing behind her. She was rushed to the hospital but didn’t survive. The immediate aftermath was chaos. Authorities swarmed the set. Baldwin, visibly distraught, was questioned by investigators, struggling to comprehend how this could have happened. The film crew had already been in turmoil—complaints about unsafe working conditions, crew members walking off set in protest just days before. The warning signs were there, but no one stopped production. The documentary includes footage of Baldwin being informed that Hutchins had died. His reaction—shock, disbelief, horror—mirrors what most people felt when they first heard the news. A movie set, a place where safety should be an absolute priority, had turned into a crime scene. As the investigation unfolded, it became clear that corners had been cut. The film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, was responsible for handling weapons on set, but she was young and relatively inexperienced. Reports surfaced that crew members had been using the prop guns for live target practice—a staggering breach of safety protocols. The question became: who was ultimately responsible? Baldwin, as an actor, claimed he was simply following directions. As a producer, could he have done more to ensure a safer set? And then there’s Gutierrez Reed—should she have caught the live round before it ever made its way onto set? What about assistant director Dave Halls, who reportedly handed Baldwin the gun and declared it "cold"? The documentary doesn’t shy away from these tough questions, but its focus isn’t just the legal blame game. It’s about the systemic failures that made this possible in the first place. Hutchins' widower, Matt Hutchins, served as an executive producer on the film, ensuring that her story remained at the center of it all. He initially pursued a wrongful death lawsuit against Baldwin and the "Rust" production team, which was eventually settled. But legal battles continue—Gutierrez Reed faces charges of involuntary manslaughter, and Baldwin himself was charged, then had those charges dropped, only for them to be reconsidered later. The bigger issue? This wasn’t the first time safety has been compromised on a movie set, and unless serious changes happen, it won’t be the last. The film industry has long relied on outdated practices, assuming accidents are rare enough to justify pushing boundaries. But the truth is, workplace safety shouldn’t be an afterthought, whether it's in a factory, a construction site, or a Hollywood set. And when people raise red flags—like crew members did on "Rust"—they need to be taken seriously before tragedy strikes. During a panel discussion about "Last Take," director Joel Souza, who was also injured in the shooting, admitted that he wished the documentary focused more on Halyna’s life rather than just the circumstances of her death. And he’s not wrong. The documentary was originally intended to be a tribute, but as Mason put it, the commercial value of the "Rust" tragedy became an undeniable part of the story. That’s the harsh reality of true crime and high-profile incidents—what starts as a personal loss often turns into a public spectacle. Baldwin, meanwhile, has returned to work and even launched a reality show with his family, a move that has drawn criticism. His involvement in "Rust" continues, as the film has resumed production, now with Hutchins' widower as an executive producer. That decision alone raises ethical questions—how do you finish a movie tied to such a devastating loss? And is there a right way to do it? Mason hopes the documentary serves a greater purpose beyond recounting the tragedy. She wants it to spark conversations about on-set safety, not just in Hollywood, but in workplaces everywhere. Because at the end of the day, this wasn’t just an accident. It was a preventable failure at every level. And Halyna Hutchins should still be here. #RustTragedy #HalynaHutchins #AlecBaldwin #OnSetSafety Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? 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The Unraveling of Lori Vallow Daybell 15:49

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Lori Vallow Daybell has spent years spinning her own version of events, but in an Arizona courtroom on Tuesday, the judge wasn’t buying it. Already convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the murders of her two children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, and for conspiring to kill her husband’s first wife, Tammy Daybell, Lori is now facing more charges—this time in Arizona. She’s accused of murdering her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and conspiring to kill her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. And if Tuesday’s hearing was any indication, things aren’t exactly going in her favor. Lori, representing herself, started by asking the judge to ban cameras from the courtroom, arguing that the media coverage of her case has been “inherently prejudicial.” She specifically called out Court TV, claiming their coverage has falsely shaped public perception and turned her into some kind of spectacle. Judge Justin Beresky listened but made it clear he was leaning toward allowing a single camera with restrictions—no zooming in on notes, just a straightforward courtroom feed. Then Lori moved on to jury selection, requesting that potential jurors be questioned individually instead of in groups. She claimed her previous trial in Idaho required screening nearly 2,000 jurors and worried that people would try to get on this jury just for the attention. The judge didn’t seem convinced that a change was necessary but took her concerns under advisement. One of the biggest blows to Lori’s defense came when she tried to introduce statements from her brother, Alex Cox, as evidence. Cox, who shot and killed Charles Vallow in 2019, initially claimed self-defense, but Lori wanted his statements admitted in court. The judge shut that down quickly, ruling that not only were the statements hearsay, but Lori—having been convicted of conspiring in Cox’s actions—was legally prohibited from using his words as evidence in her defense. Lori also pushed for additional evidence from the prosecution, demanding access to certain police recordings and conversations that she claimed exist. The judge told prosecutors to check again but made it clear that if they said they didn’t have the material, he couldn’t force them to produce it. Then came the issue of time. With jury selection set for March 31, Lori reminded the court that her speedy trial deadline was May 11 and insisted that the trial needed to move forward within that time frame. But Judge Beresky overruled her, waiving the deadline over her objection and pointing out that both sides had acknowledged the impossibility of trying two complex cases at once. The next hearing is set for March 18, where both sides will argue over remaining issues, including whether Lori can bring in a digital forensics expert for her defense. But after Tuesday’s hearing, one thing is clear—Lori may be running the show in her own mind, but in court, she’s losing control fast. #LoriVallow #DoomsdayMom #TrueCrime #Justice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com…

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No Mercy: The Menendez Brothers’ Fight for Freedom Hits a Wall 16:37

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Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman isn’t buying the Menendez brothers’ version of events. He’s made it clear: they’re not getting out of prison on his watch. Standing before the press, Hochman didn’t mince words. The self-defense claim? A lie. The supposed rehabilitation? Not enough. His office is officially opposing resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, who are serving life without parole for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. Hochman’s argument is simple: the brothers have spent the last 30 years weaving a story that doesn’t hold up to scrutiny. They say they were terrified of their father, that years of sexual abuse led them to kill out of fear. But Hochman, after poring over trial transcripts, prison records, and testimony, says that’s just not true. He points to the undeniable premeditation—how they drove to San Diego days before the murders to buy shotguns with a fake ID, how they planned an alibi by buying movie tickets, and how, after unloading their weapons into their parents, they shot them again in the kneecaps to stage a gang hit. They even picked up the shotgun shells and dumped their bloody clothes and weapons. None of that screams "panic." It screams "plan." When the police started digging, the brothers initially played innocent, pushing a theory that their parents were killed by the Mafia. That held up until Erik confessed to his therapist—an admission that eventually made its way into the hands of investigators. Only then did their story change. Suddenly, it was self-defense. And as Hochman laid out, they were willing to go to great lengths to sell it. At one point, Lyle allegedly tried to convince his girlfriend to lie under oath, saying Jose had drugged and raped her. The trial testimony evolved yet again, with claims that both brothers had suffered sexual abuse at the hands of their father, with their mother complicit. But Hochman says there’s a problem with that story too: it wasn’t mentioned in Erik’s original confession. In those tapes, Erik reportedly said their father was a controlling force, that their mother couldn’t live without him, and that both had to die. Self-defense never came up. Then there’s the forensic evidence. The brothers claimed it was dark when they burst into the den, that their parents were standing or lunging at them. But crime scene experts determined that at all times, Jose and Kitty were seated or already wounded on the ground. Hochman says that’s just one of 20 lies the brothers have told over the years. Four have been admitted to. Sixteen remain. And unless they acknowledge those, he says they don’t deserve a second chance. Naturally, the Menendez family members who support the brothers are outraged. In a statement, they accused Hochman of "ignoring the reality" that Erik and Lyle were "repeatedly abused, feared for their lives, and have atoned for their actions." They argue that Hochman is sending a dangerous message—that male victims of childhood sexual abuse won’t be believed. But Hochman is standing firm, and he’s not alone. He invoked California Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2022 decision to deny parole to Sirhan Sirhan, Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin. Despite Sirhan’s decades of rehabilitation, Newsom blocked his release because he failed to fully accept responsibility. Hochman says the same logic applies here. No full admission, no second chances. This stance is a complete reversal of former DA George Gascón’s position. Before losing re-election to Hochman in December 2024, Gascón supported resentencing, arguing that because the brothers were under 26 at the time of the murders, they should be eligible for parole immediately. Hochman wasted no time undoing that. Still, the brothers aren’t out of options. They have a pending habeas corpus petition citing two new pieces of evidence: a letter Erik wrote to a cousin months before the murders describing his father’s alleged abuse and allegations from a former boy band member who claims Jose Menendez raped him. Hochman, unsurprisingly, has asked the court to throw it out, calling it unreliable and inadmissible. Their last hope? Clemency. The brothers have petitioned Governor Newsom, and in February, Newsom ordered a 90-day risk assessment to determine whether they pose "an unreasonable risk to the public" if released. It’s the final door left open. Whether they walk through it or it slams shut is still up in the air. #MenendezBrothers #TrueCrime #DAHochman #Justice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? 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A Menendez-Inspired Murder: The Chilling Case of Reed Gelinskey 17:23

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In the quiet village of Caledonia, Wisconsin, a chilling event unfolded that left the community in shock. On March 4, 2025, 15-year-old Reed Gelinskey allegedly murdered his mother, Suzanne Gelinskey, in their family home, drawing eerie inspiration from a Netflix documentary about the Menendez brothers. That evening, after returning from school, Reed reportedly felt a profound sense of depression and an unsettling urge to harm his parents. He had been consuming his brother's anxiety medication for about a month, and on that night, he ingested approximately nine pills. Seeking distraction, he and his mother watched "The Menendez Brothers" documentary on Netflix, which delves into the infamous case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. During the "shotgun scene" of the documentary, Reed allegedly conceived a plan to kill his parents. After the documentary ended, Suzanne went upstairs. Seizing the moment, Reed hid a steak knife in his pocket and concealed a dumbbell bar within his sweatshirt sleeve. He then called his mother downstairs under the pretense of needing help finding his medication. As she searched, Reed allegedly struck her twice in the head with the dumbbell. When she didn't fall, he threw her to the ground and stabbed her multiple times. In her final moments, Suzanne asked her son, "Why?" to which he chillingly replied, "Pain." In a state of distress, Reed contacted a friend via Snapchat, sending images of the crime scene and confessing to the act. The friend immediately alerted the authorities. When officers arrived at the Gelinskey residence around 10:30 p.m., they found Reed exiting the house, covered in blood. He surrendered without resistance, repeatedly stating, "She is dead from what I did," and implored the officers to kill him. Inside, officers discovered Suzanne lying unresponsive with multiple stab wounds and blood-soaked clothing. Despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators recovered the bloodied kitchen knife Reed had dropped, another knife near the kitchen sink, and a silver adjustable dumbbell bar near the refrigerator. Further investigation revealed that Reed had also contemplated killing his father upon his return from work but couldn't find a suitable weapon. He admitted to feeling an overwhelming urge to kill both his parents that day. Reed Gelinskey has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide and is being tried as an adult. His bond was set at $1 million, and he is currently held in a juvenile detention center. He is permitted supervised contact with his father and is scheduled to appear in court on March 12 for a preliminary hearing. The community mourns the loss of Suzanne Gelinskey, a dedicated 4K Educational Assistant at Knapp Elementary School. Parents and colleagues remember her as a kind-hearted individual who always had a smile on her face and could brighten any child's day. This tragic incident underscores the profound impact media can have on impressionable minds and raises critical questions about mental health, the influence of media, and the importance of vigilance in recognizing and addressing signs of distress in our loved ones. #InspiredByDarkness #CaledoniaTragedy #MenendezBrothers #MentalHealthAwareness Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com…

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Lori Vallow Speaks: A Dateline Interview Like No Other 16:45

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Lori Vallow Speaks: A Dateline Interview Like No Other Imagine a story where two people, driven by extreme beliefs and personal desires, commit unthinkable acts against their own families. This is the chilling tale of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, a couple whose actions shocked the nation. Lori Vallow was once known as a devoted mother and active member of her community. However, her life took a dark turn when she met Chad Daybell in 2018 at a religious conference in Utah. Chad, a self-published author of doomsday-themed novels, claimed to have had near-death experiences that allowed him to see into the past and future. He believed he could identify "dark" spirits or "zombies" inhabiting people's bodies, labeling them as such before they were killed. Their meeting was described by Lori as "amazing," stating, "I recognized him spiritually, and he recognized me spiritually, that we had known each other for eternities." Their connection quickly deepened, leading to an affair. At the time, both were married—Lori to Charles Vallow and Chad to Tammy Daybell. Charles, sensing something was amiss, filed for divorce and expressed concerns about Lori's mental state. He told authorities that Lori believed she was a "resurrected being" and a god, warning them of potential danger to himself and their children. In July 2019, Charles Vallow was shot and killed by Lori's brother, Alex Cox, who claimed self-defense. Cox, described by investigators as a "cold-blooded killer," was deeply devoted to his sister and allegedly willing to do anything for her and Chad. Just months later, in October 2019, Chad's wife, Tammy Daybell, was found dead in their home. Initially deemed natural causes, suspicions arose when Chad and Lori married merely weeks after Tammy's death. An exhumation and autopsy later revealed Tammy had died by asphyxiation. The most heart-wrenching aspect of this saga involves Lori's two children: 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow. They were last seen in September 2019. Despite family members' concerns and law enforcement's efforts, Lori remained evasive about their whereabouts. In June 2020, their remains were discovered buried on Chad Daybell's property in Idaho. Tylee had been dismembered and burned, while JJ was found in a pet cemetery. Throughout this period, Lori and Chad's beliefs became increasingly extreme. They viewed certain individuals, including their own family members, as possessed or replaced by dark spirits. This warped perspective, combined with desires for financial gain—such as life insurance payouts—and their relationship, culminated in these tragic events. In 2023, Lori Vallow was convicted of the murders of her children and conspiracy to commit murder in Tammy Daybell's death. She was sentenced to multiple life terms without the possibility of parole. Chad Daybell faced his own trial in 2024 and was convicted on all counts, receiving a death sentence. Despite the overwhelming evidence and their convictions, Lori remains unrepentant. In a recent jailhouse interview with NBC's Keith Morrison, she expressed confidence that she and Chad would be exonerated, claiming that Jesus had shown her visions of their future freedom. She even suggested that after her exoneration, she might appear on "Dancing With the Stars," inviting Morrison to join her. Morrison described the 90-minute interview as "exhausting," noting that Lori was determined to tell her own version of events, which did not align with established facts. She frequently challenged Morrison's questions, asking, "Where'd you hear that? Keith, who told you that?" This case serves as a stark reminder of how extreme beliefs, when combined with personal desires, can lead to devastating consequences. The tragic loss of innocent lives and the subsequent trials have left an indelible mark on all those involved. #DoomsdayCouple #VallowDaybellCase #TrueCrime #JusticeServed Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com…

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Lori Vallow Daybell The Interview That Changed Everything 16:25

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Keith Morrison has spoken with dozens of inmates over his career, but nothing comes close to his jailhouse interview with Lori Vallow Daybell. Not in sheer strangeness, not in frustration, and certainly not in the way she seemed completely at ease sitting across from him, spinning a story that defied both logic and reality. It took years for Morrison and his team to secure the interview. Letters, emails, and persistence finally paid off when Daybell agreed to sit down with him in Maricopa County Jail. Ninety minutes. That was the time they were granted. And Morrison, a seasoned journalist, thought that would be more than enough. But it wasn’t. From the moment she walked into the room, it was clear that Daybell was not there to confess or clarify. She winked at the camera, her demeanor unsettlingly upbeat for someone convicted of the murders of her two youngest children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, along with Chad Daybell’s former wife, Tammy Daybell. She’s already serving a life sentence in Idaho, and another trial looms in Arizona for the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. Yet, none of that seemed to weigh on her. Instead, she took control of the interview, redirecting, deflecting, and challenging Morrison at every turn. “Get your facts straight, Keith,” she chided him more than once, as if she were the one in charge of setting the record straight. “I thought we were going to be friends, Keith.” There was an unsettling rhythm to her words, a performative quality, like she had rehearsed these lines in her head long before the cameras started rolling. Morrison, no stranger to manipulative interview subjects, saw right through it. She had an agenda, and it wasn’t to tell the truth. It was to tell her truth—the one that lives inside her head, untouched by facts or evidence. The chore, as Morrison described it, was to pull her off that well-rehearsed train track and into a place where reality mattered. But Lori wasn’t having it. She danced around questions, throwing out a sprawling, convoluted narrative that he likened to a shaggy dog story—a long-winded, winding tale designed to eat up time and avoid the hard questions. “She’s no dummy,” Morrison admitted. “She knew exactly what she was doing.” And what she was doing was making sure the focus remained on the illusion she had created, not on the brutal, undeniable facts of what happened to her children. But here’s the thing—Lori Vallow Daybell isn’t just delusional. She’s charismatic. That’s what makes her dangerous. That’s what made people follow her. It’s easy to think of cult leaders as fringe weirdos, but they’re rarely that obvious. They’re likable. Persuasive. Charming. Morrison could see it. She smiled. She laughed. She joked. She exuded confidence. She didn’t see herself as mentally ill, though multiple evaluations declared her incompetent for trial before she was finally deemed fit. No, in her mind, she is right . And everyone else? They just don’t understand. That charm, that ability to manipulate, is exactly how she convinced people to go along with her apocalyptic beliefs, her “vision” of who was light and who was dark. And when people—children included—were labeled dark, well, we know what happened next. By the end of the interview, Morrison was mentally exhausted. She had drained him, just as she had drained everyone who tried to pin her down with the truth. When the cameras stopped rolling, she smiled and told him he’d have to come back if he wanted to ask anything else. He walked out thinking, I never want to do that again. But almost immediately, he knew he would. Because that’s what Lori Vallow Daybell does. She lures people in. Even those who know exactly what she is. The two-hour Dateline special will feature Morrison’s full interview with Daybell, as well as conversations with law enforcement, legal experts, and her surviving son, Colby Ryan, who has spent years trying to rebuild his life in the aftermath of his mother’s crimes. It airs Friday at 8 p.m. MST on NBC and will be available for streaming on Peacock the next day. #LoriVallow #Dateline #TrueCrime #KeithMorrison Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com…

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The Eyebrow Argument: A Legal Battle in the Idaho Murders 20:27

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The legal team defending Bryan Kohberger is trying to erase two words from the courtroom: bushy eyebrows. That’s right. In a case involving the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, where DNA, phone records, and surveillance footage have all been presented as evidence, the defense is zeroing in on eyebrows. Why? Because one of the surviving roommates described the intruder as having thick eyebrows, and the prosecution sees this as a key detail linking Kohberger to the crime. But the defense says it’s unreliable and could unfairly sway the jury. Let’s take it back to the night of November 13, 2022. It was a quiet college town—Moscow, Idaho—until it wasn’t. Sometime in the early morning hours, four students—Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin—were brutally stabbed to death in their off-campus home. Two roommates were inside but unharmed. One of them, Dylan Mortensen, later told police she saw a masked man dressed in black walking past her. He had one distinct feature—bushy eyebrows. And just like that, those two words became a central part of the case against Bryan Kohberger. Kohberger, a Ph.D. student in criminology at nearby Washington State University, was arrested in December after investigators tracked a white Hyundai Elantra seen near the crime scene. Cell phone data placed him in the area multiple times before the murders. Then came the DNA—a sample found on the sheath of a knife left behind at the scene was linked to Kohberger. This was the kind of evidence that made headlines. But here we are, debating facial hair. Kohberger’s attorneys argue that the eyebrow description is problematic. First, they say it’s vague—lots of people have thick eyebrows. Second, they point out that Dylan was in shock, possibly in a frozen fear response, which could have affected how she processed and remembered details. And third, they’ve gone a step further, claiming that her own artwork—yes, her drawings—showed an unusual focus on eyes and eyebrows, making her observation even less reliable. That’s a pretty creative argument, but the prosecution isn’t buying it. For them, the eyebrows aren’t just a random detail. They argue that this was one of the few physical descriptors given at the time, and it matches Kohberger. They also point out that while Dylan never identified him directly, her statement about the eyebrows is just one piece of a much larger puzzle. Taken with the other evidence—like his car, phone records, and the DNA—those eyebrows become more than just facial hair. They’re another link in the chain. The defense isn’t stopping at eyebrows, though. They’re also pushing to keep words like “murder,” “murder weapon,” “psychopath,” and “sociopath” out of the trial. They argue that using these terms before a conviction is reached is unfair and could bias the jury. Essentially, they’re trying to control the language of the trial as much as they can. The prosecution, of course, is pushing back, saying that calling a murder a murder isn’t exactly a stretch. With the trial set to begin in August, these pre-trial battles are setting the stage for what’s to come. The prosecution is expected to seek the death penalty, and Kohberger’s attorneys will continue to fight every piece of evidence, every witness statement, and apparently, every eyebrow reference that comes their way. Kohberger’s next court appearance is in April, where the judge will rule on these motions. Until then, the legal chess game continues, with both sides maneuvering for an advantage before the jury is ever seated. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com…

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Will Gavin Newsom Set The Menendez Brothers Free?-WEEK IN REVIEW 20:53

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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events. Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience. Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com…

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Lori Vallow Daybell Wants Court TV Cameras Out Her Trial... Claims Slander- -WEEK IN REVIEW 13:46

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Frozen in Suspicion: The Kansas City Chiefs Watch Party Mystery 19:04

8 hari yang lalu19:04

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The best friend of three Kansas City Chiefs fans who were found frozen in a backyard after a watch party has been arrested alongside another man more than a year after the case baffled authorities and family members. Ricky Johnson, 38, David Harrington, 37, and Clayton McGeeney, 36, were last seen alive watching the final regular season Chiefs game on January 7, 2024. Two days later, their bodies were discovered in the backyard of their friend Jordan Willis' home. Willis, 39, a scientist, and Ivory J. Carson, 42, have now been charged with involuntary manslaughter and delivery of a controlled substance, Kansas City police announced Wednesday. For months, Willis denied any involvement in his friends’ deaths, claiming he went to bed in the early hours of January 8 and had no idea they were still outside. He also said he was wearing headphones and never saw the frantic messages from the victims’ loved ones. But as time passed, suspicion grew. Family members of the deceased demanded answers from police, who initially insisted there was no foul play. The case seemed stalled—until investigators found a crucial link: Carson, known as "Blade Brown," allegedly supplied and sold cocaine to Willis and the victims. His DNA was later discovered on a bag of fentanyl inside Willis' home. According to prosecutors, a witness reported seeing a plate of cocaine at Harrington’s home earlier in the night, allegedly provided by Willis. Another witness told police he was with the men at Willis’ home after the game, where they drank, smoked marijuana, and used cocaine. That witness confirmed Harrington, McGeeney, and Johnson were still alive at 1:30 a.m. after Willis had gone to bed. By January 9, after two days with no contact, McGeeney’s fiancée broke into Willis’ basement, calling his name. She found one of the bodies on the back porch and immediately called the police. Officers then discovered the other two victims in the yard. Toxicology reports later confirmed the presence of cocaine, THC, and fentanyl in their systems. On Wednesday, authorities concluded the men died from "fentanyl and cocaine toxicity." But for their families, the explanation wasn’t enough. Harrington’s mother, Theresa, pointed out that her son did not take drugs intending to die. "Somebody gave them something that would kill them," she insisted. Suspicion around Willis only intensified when it was revealed he had moved out of his Kansas City home and entered a rehabilitation program. Meanwhile, police uncovered text messages between Carson, the victims, and others that allegedly confirmed Carson was supplying them with cocaine. When questioned by police in July 2024, Carson admitted to selling the drug to the victims. Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd made it clear: "This case is a tragic reminder of the dangers of street drugs. But make no mistake, the people that supply those drugs can and will be held accountable when people overdose." Carson is now in jail on a $100,000 cash bond. Willis is expected to surrender and post his own $100,000 bond. If convicted, both men face a maximum of 10 years in prison. #KansasCity #ChiefsWatchParty #TrueCrime #FentanylCrisis Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com…

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Trial Turmoil: Karen Read's Defense Battles Over Jury Access and Missing Evidence 8:13

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The judge overseeing Karen Read’s murder case forcefully refuted claims made by her defense on Wednesday that a Massachusetts State Police lieutenant had direct oversight over the jury during her first murder trial. Read appeared in federal court and Norfolk Superior Court on Wednesday, where her lawyers argued a motion to dismiss the case. At the outset of the hearing, Judge Beverly Cannone pushed back on the claim from Read’s attorney Alan Jackson, stating that his assertion—that Lt. John Fanning had control over and access to the jury—was “simply not true.” She emphasized that the only individuals with access to the jury were court officers and pressed Jackson on what “good faith basis” he had for making such a claim. Jackson pointed to a sidebar conference during Read’s first trial in which a Norfolk County prosecutor referred to Fanning as the “commander” of security for the proceedings. This conference followed allegations of misconduct concerning a juror whom the defense believed would vote to acquit Read. That juror was ultimately dismissed before deliberations began. The exchange was heated, as Read’s lawyers continued to argue that the case should be dismissed due to “extraordinary governmental misconduct.” They claimed that prosecutors or law enforcement officers failed to turn over key evidence that could have exonerated Read. A significant portion of the argument centered on surveillance videos from the Canton Police Department’s sallyport. Hours after Read’s boyfriend, Boston Police officer John O’Keefe, was found dying in the snow outside a Canton home, her car was towed from her parents’ home to the police station. Read’s defense contends that a crucial 42-minute portion of the footage, which would have captured her SUV’s arrival, was missing. State Police Trooper Michael Proctor initially requested copies of these videos in February 2022 and later requested additional footage in June 2023. Read’s defense accused Proctor, who has been suspended without pay since July due to disparaging texts he sent about Read, of deliberately withholding the videos. Jackson argued that Proctor had complete possession and control over the footage and that the videos that were eventually turned over were “magically cut out, blurred, or became grainy” at the precise moment Read’s vehicle entered the sallyport. He accused the investigators of obscuring evidence to undermine Read’s defense. Prosecutors countered that they were unaware of the videos until Proctor’s testimony before a federal grand jury revealed their existence. Special prosecutor Hank Brennan dismissed claims that the videos had been tampered with, stating that the defense had provided no evidence of intentional withholding. The defense argued that the videos would support their claim that Read’s right rear taillight was cracked, but not shattered, when it arrived at the station. They contend that fragments of the taillight were planted at the crime scene to frame Read. Prosecutors maintain that the light shattered upon impact with O’Keefe and that the footage disproves the defense’s argument. Brennan also addressed the jury tampering allegation, calling it one of the most serious accusations that could be made against the legal system. He stated that such a claim requires extraordinary evidence, which the defense failed to provide. He emphasized that Fanning had no interaction with any jurors and had never even set foot on court property while jurors were present. Jackson pushed back, stating that the defense had never been given the information Brennan presented until the hearing. He questioned how Brennan had obtained such details and why the defense had not been informed of any conversations between Brennan and Fanning. Judge Cannone did not rule on the motion to dismiss, and Read’s second trial remains scheduled to begin on April 1. Meanwhile, in federal court, Read’s lawyers also argued for the dismissal of two of the three charges against her on double jeopardy grounds. The judge in that case indicated he would issue a ruling before the trial date. #KarenRead #TrueCrime #LegalDrama #CourtroomBattle Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com…

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The Idaho Student Murders: Unraveling the Legal Labyrinth 10:16

9 hari yang lalu10:16

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Imagine a courtroom where secrecy becomes the rule rather than the exception. That's precisely what’s happening in the case of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of the November 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students. Recently, 4th District Judge Steven Hippler made it clear he’s had enough of the excessive number of sealed documents being filed by both the defense and prosecution. He emphasized that this level of secrecy contradicts the public’s First Amendment right to know what’s happening in their courts. His order? Attorneys must take the least restrictive approach necessary—redact a few lines, use initials if needed, but stop sealing everything. Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder for the deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. The four students were brutally killed in the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, at a rental home near their campus in Moscow, Idaho. When asked to enter a plea last year, Kohberger stood silent, prompting the judge to enter a not-guilty plea on his behalf. Prosecutors have already announced their intent to seek the death penalty if he is convicted. As the trial approaches, a wave of legal motions has been filed—many of them under seal. One key motion from the defense argues that the death penalty should be taken off the table, citing Kohberger’s autism spectrum disorder. The argument? That executing someone with such a condition could constitute cruel and unusual punishment. Other sealed motions tackle issues such as whether the prosecution can use terms like “psychopath” or “sociopath” in court, as well as the presence of immediate family members during the proceedings. Judge Hippler has ruled that while some of these documents will remain sealed, others will be redacted and made public to strike a balance between transparency and confidentiality. The trial is set to begin on August 11, 2025, and is expected to last more than three months. Given the intense media scrutiny, selecting an impartial jury will be a major challenge. Judge Hippler’s push for a more open court process is an effort to maintain public trust while ensuring a fair trial for all parties involved. As the legal battle unfolds, the families of the victims and the wider community remain hopeful that justice will be served. The court’s approach to balancing transparency with due process will be key in determining how this case moves forward. #IdahoStudentMurders #BryanKohberger #LegalTransparency #JusticeForTheFour Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com…

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