Courtroom Confidential, hosted by Joshua Ritter, is your weekly rendezvous with the latest updates in headline-making criminal cases nationwide. With his background as a former L.A. County prosecutor now practicing as a criminal defense attorney, Joshua brings a unique blend of professionalism and a personal touch to the table. Join Joshua every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to explore the ever-developing legal landscape and gain a deeper understanding of how the legal system operates.
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From Pilot to YouTuber: Inside Gisela K.’s Path to Grizzly True Crime
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Welcome to the first episode of Courtroom Confidential Conversations! Today, host Joshua Ritter sits down with none other than Gisela K. from @GrizzlyTrueCrime.
Launched in June 2021, Gisela’s channel has quickly taken off, now with over 370,000 subscribers. Hear about her journey from growing up in South Africa to life in Europe and the unexpected shift from commercial pilot to true crime storyteller. Gisela opens up about what fuels her passion, the challenges of building a YouTube community, and what makes #GrizzlyTrueCrime stand out in the world of true crime reporting.
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Menendez Brothers to Go Free? / Sarah Boone Takes the Stand & More!
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I analyze the following true crime updates…
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
A Hollywood ending 30 years in the making finally reaches its dramatic final act as LA District Attorney #GeorgeGascon makes a huge announcement in the murder case of brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez. The #MenendezBrothers are currently serving life sentences without parole for the 1989 deaths of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez.
So-called “suitcase killer” #SarahBoone finally has her moment in the spotlight as she takes the stand in her own defense. Boone stands accused of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres. Torres was found dead inside a suitcase inside their Winter Park, Florida home in 2020.
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The Menendez Brothers: 5 Things You Need to Know — Lawyer Explains
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Welcome to another special episode of #CourtroomConfidential: Five Things! Today, host Joshua Ritter dives into the legal intricacies surrounding the infamous #MenendezBrothers case, where #ErikandLyleMenendez were found guilty of murdering their parents, José and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills home in 1989.
Explore the key legal issues that affected their first and second trials, along with the latest developments from their habeas corpus petition, and new evidence being investigated by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office.
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Long Awaited Trials Begin: Delphi Murders & Sarah “Suitcase” Boone … Plus More!
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I analyze the following true crime updates…
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
A jury has been seated in the trial of Indiana man #RichardAllen, charged with the 2017 murders of #Delphi teens Abby Williams and Libby German. As opening statements near, last-minute legal maneuvers unfolded this week.
Jury selection for Florida woman #SarahBoone also began this week as her attorneys revealed a sneak preview of what their defense will be when trial kicks off in the next few days. Boone stands accused of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres. Torres was found dead inside a suitcase inside their Winter Park home in 2020.
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The Delphi Murders Trial Begins: 5 Things You NEED to Know! Lawyer Explains
Welcome to another special episode of #CourtroomConfidential: Five Things!
Welcome to another special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Five Things! Today, host Joshua Ritter breaks down the top five things you need to know as the murder trial of Indiana man #RichardAllen begins.
Allen stands accused of the 2017 murders of best friends Abigail “Abby” Williams and Liberty “Libby” German, whose tragic deaths near the historic #MononHighBridge in #Delphi, shattered the small community. After years of mystery, delays, and shocking twists, jury selection for Allen's trial is set to begin on Monday, October 14th at Allen County Courthouse in Fort Wayne.
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Delphi Trial Begins / Boone Rejects Dream Deal / Adelson Lawyers Kicked & More!
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I analyze the following true crime updates…
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
The long-awaited trial for #RichardAllen, accused of the brutal 2017 murders of #Delphi teenagers #AbbyWilliams and #LibbyGerman, is finally set to begin next week.
In a major blow to her defense, #DonnaAdelson has lost her entire legal team after the judge disqualified them, weeks after her lead attorney withdrew.
Accused suitcase killer #SarahBoone rejects an 11th hour offer from the prosecution that could have spared her decades in prison.
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Shanna Gardner: How a Bitter Divorce Led to a Murder for Hire
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In this special episode of #CourtroomConfidential: Case Notes, host Joshua Ritter dives into the details surrounding the murder of #JaredBridegan, a Microsoft executive from St. Augustine, Florida, who was ambushed and killed in front of his two-year-old daughter.
This episode traces the unfolding investigation that led to uncovering a complex plot allegedly orchestrated by Bridegan’s ex-wife, #ShannaGardner, and her new husband, #MarioFernandezSaldana. Both are set to face trial in October 2025 and could receive the death penalty if convicted.
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YSL Judge Rips Prosecutors for ‘Poor Lawyering' / Sheriff Guns Down Judge / Boone Testifies & More!
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I analyze the following true crime updates…
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
The longest-running criminal trial in Georgia state history looks to have no end in sight as the #RICO trial of rapper #YoungThug continues to teeter on the edge of a mistrial.
New video shows Kentucky Sheriff Shawn #Mickey Stines executing District Court Judge #KevinMullins, as shocking revelations into a possible motive come to light.
Florida woman #SarahBoone, accused of killing her boyfriend #JorgeTorresJr by allowing him to suffocate to death inside a suitcase, takes the stand to argue that her police interrogation should be thrown out for Miranda violations
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Sarah Boone Trial Begins: 5 Things You NEED to Know! Lawyer Explains
Welcome to another special episode of #CourtroomConfidential: Five Things!
Welcome to another special episode of #CourtroomConfidential: Five Things! Today, host Joshua Ritter breaks down the top five things you need to know as Florida woman #SarahBoone’s trial begins.
Boone is facing a potential life sentence if she’s convicted of murdering her boyfriend, #JorgeTorres Jr., who was found dead in the couple’s apartment after being zipped inside a suitcase. Boone has admitted to zipping him inside, saying that she woke up on February 25, 2020 to find that Torres was still inside the luggage and had died.
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Shanna Gardner Stays Locked Up / Boone Shifts Strategy / Shocking Courtroom Confessions & More!
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I analyze the following true crime updates…
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
As the high-octane defense team of #ShannaGardner, accused of orchestrating the murder of her husband, Microsoft executive #JaredBridegan, claims the prosecution is lying to keep her locked up.
Alleged suitcase killer #SarahBoone announces a change in strategy that leaves the judge stunned. At a recent hearing, her new attorney #JamesOwens told the judge they will be claiming self-defense in conjunction with the battered spouse defense.
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The Murder of Tupac Shakur: Hip Hop Legends and Gangster Loyalties
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In this special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Case Notes, take a deep dive into the investigation of rap legend #TupacShakur’s unsolved murder. Host Joshua Ritter unpacks the events leading up to Tupac's fatal 1996 shooting, the ensuing gang tensions, and the death of #ChristopherWallace, a.k.a. #TheNotoriousBIG, while examining the police investigation that has spanned nearly three decades.
Discover the key figures involved and the recent developments that led to the 2023 indictment of Duane #KeffeD Davis. Joshua explores why the case went cold for so long and the challenges law enforcement faced in their investigation.
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Adelson Lawyer Jumps Ship / Diddy Denied $50MM Bail / Carly Gregg Murder Video & More!
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I analyze the following true crime updates…
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
While 900 potential jurors waited outside for the chance to serve on the long-awaited trial of Florida matriarch #DonnaAdelson, inside the proceedings had descended into chaos. Before the day was over, her lead attorney #DanRashbaum had withdrawn from the case, the judge was livid, and the defendant was in tears.
Hip-hop icon turned music industry mogul Sean #Diddy Combs was arrested by federal authorities and charged with crimes tracking back decades that could place the once-powerful founder of #BadBoyRecords behind bars for the rest of his life.
Shocking video shows Mississippi teen #CarlyGregg calmly conceal a gun before shooting her mother in cold blood and then attempt to lure her step-father home to meet the same violent end. Gregg is currently on trial, with closing arguments expected to take place this week.
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Donna Adelson Trial Begins: 5 Things You NEED to Know! Lawyer Explains
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Welcome to another special episode of #CourtroomConfidential: Five Things! Today, host Joshua Ritter breaks down the top five things you need to know as Matriarch #DonnaAdelson’s trial begins in Florida.
Donna Adelson, 73, was arrested on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation in the 2014 killing of her ex-son-in-law and renowned FSU law professor, #DanMarkel, in the latest bombshell twist in a nearly decade-long investigation that captured the attention of the nation.
Jury selection begins tomorrow, September 17th, and the trial is scheduled to last about a week and a half.
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Donna Adelson Heads to Trial / Kohberger New Venue / Ali Abulaban to “Die in Prison” & More!
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I analyze the following true crime updates…
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
#DonnaAdelson, once the matriarch of a prominent Florida family, is set to face trial on September 17 for her alleged role in the decade-long saga of FSU law professor #DanMarkel’s murder. As the latest in a series of defendants to stand trial for the 2014 murder, her trial will likely be pivotal in this case.
#BryanKohberger, charged with the horrific stabbing deaths of four Idaho college students, will now face trial 300 miles away from where the crimes took place. After defense attorneys argued that intense media coverage tainted the small community of Moscow, #JudgeJohnJudge granted their request to move the trial.
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Sarah Boone Lawyer Number 9 / Adnan Syed Conviction Redo & More!
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I analyze the following true crime updates…
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
Florida woman #SarahBoone prepares to head to trial with her ninth attorney, #JamesOwens. She is facing charges of murdering her boyfriend, #JorgeTorres, by zipping him inside a suitcase to die.
Another twist in the never-ending saga of #AdnanSyed, the man made famous in the wildly popular podcast #Serial, as he returns to court after his murder conviction is reinstated.
#DeobraRedden, the Las Vegas man seen in a viral video leaping over the bench to attack a judge, now heads to trial to face charges of attempted murder.
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Kouri Richins to Stand Trial / Robert Telles GUILTY / Karen Read Gets Sued & More!
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I analyze the following true crime updates…
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
Utah mother and notorious grief author #KouriRichins, accused of poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl, has been ordered to stand trial for his murder.
Vegas politician #RobertTelles has been found guilty for the stabbing death of an investigative journalist despite his personal pleas to the jury during three days of grueling testimony.
The family of slain Boston police officer #JohnOKeefe has decided to take matters into their own hands by filing a lawsuit against #KarenRead for wrongful death.
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Brian Walshe: Anatomy of a No-Body Murder Case
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In this very special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Case Notes, Joshua Ritter details the case of #AnaWalshe, a mother of three who disappeared on New Year's Day 2023. Joshua lays out the timeline of events, from Ana's last known whereabouts in Cohasset, Massachusetts, to the subsequent arrest of her husband, convicted con-artist #BrianWalshe.
This episode uncovers Brian's suspicious activities and troubling Google searches, plus the mountain of circumstantial evidence that has prosecutors working tirelessly despite the absence of a body.
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Vegas Politician Accused of Murder Testifies / Donna Adelson Seeks Dismissal & More Updates!
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I analyze the following true crime updates…
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
The murder trial of Vegas politician #RobertTelles turned from the bizarre to the surreal as the defendant took the stand in his own defense to testify in a rarely seen narrative form.
Documents filed last week argue that family matriarch #DonnaAdelson should have her case dismissed because the prosecution took too much time to bring charges against her for her role in the murder of Florida State University law professor #DanMarkel.
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Rex Heuermann: A Deep Dive into the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer
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In this very special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Case Notes, Joshua Ritter explores the investigation that led to the arrest of #RexHeuermann, believed to be the notorious #GilgoBeach serial killer.
Join Joshua as he details the chilling hunt for the killer responsible for the brutal torture and murder of several young women. Dive into the timeline of events, from the disappearance of Shannan Gilbert in 2010 to the breakthroughs in DNA evidence that ultimately led to Heuermann's capture in 2023. This episode covers the exhaustive police work, forensic advancements, and gripping accounts that pieced together this complex case.
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Vegas Politician Kills Reporter / Dad Leaves Toddler to Die in Hot Car & More
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I analyze the following true crime updates…
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
Vegas politician #RobertTelles stands trial for the brutal stabbing death of #JeffGerman, an investigative reporter who wrote scathing articles about him.
#ChristopherScholtes, an Arizona man charged with the death of his child left in a hot car, will soon face even more serious consequences as prosecutors raise the stakes from second-degree to first-degree murder.
#SusanLorincz, the Florida woman who is charged in the fatal shooting of her neighbor Ajike “AJ” Owens through a closed door, looks to defend herself as the prosecution rests their case.
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