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New evidence in Menendez brothers’ case; Search warrant executed in Tupac’s murder – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Dave Aronberg joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss a suspect arrested in the Gilgo Beach killings, new evidence in the Menendez brothers’ case, and the search of a Las Vegas-area home related to the 1996 shooting of Tupac Shakur.
Manson family member released; Surgeon charged with missing lawyer’s murder – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Katie Cherkasky joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the release of a former Manson family member, murder charges facing a plastic surgeon amid a medical billing dispute, and competency hearings for a woman charged with a man’s brutal murder and dismemberment.
Prosecutors seek death penalty in Idaho slayings; Parkland resource officer acquitted – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Rachel Kaufman joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the acquittal of Scot Peterson, the admissibility of confessions allegedly made by Delphi murders suspect Richard Allen, and Idaho prosecutors seeking the death penalty for Bryan Kohberger.
Murder of college athletes leads to execution of interstate serial killer – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Jen Morrison and Andrea Shreeman join host Joshua Ritter to discuss the murders of two college athletes that led to the execution of an interstate serial killer.
Delphi murders suspect allegedly confesses; Rapper YNW Melly’s double homicide trial — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Imran Ansari joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss testimony alleging Scot Peterson didn’t follow training protocols in the fatal Parkland shooting, prosecutors claiming Richard Allen made jailhouse confessions regarding the Delphi slayings of two young girls, and YNW Melly’s defense attorneys calling for a mistrial.
Children’s author accused of killing husband; Horrific crime scene photo suppressed – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Andrew Lieb joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the denial of bond for a children’s grief book author accused of killing her husband, witness testimony in defense of Parkland school resource officer Scot Peterson, and a woman accused of the brutal murder and dismemberment of a Green Bay man.
Ex-NFL player acquitted of murder charges; Mom allegedly shot by neighbor in dispute — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Michael Ayala joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the acquittal of former FSU wide receiver Travis Rudolph following a fatal confrontation, a woman facing manslaughter charges after being accused of shooting her neighbor, and the ongoing trial for a former sheriff’s deputy assigned to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during the Parkland mass shooting.
Masterson convicted; ‘Burn after reading’ letter revealed to Gabby Petito’s parents – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Marie Pereira joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Danny Masterson’s conviction on two counts of rape, a judge granting the Petito family access to a letter written by Brian Laundrie’s mother, and a personal injury attorney facing legal sanctions after allegedly using ChatGPT to prepare a court document.
Natalee Holloway suspect facing extradition; Marine vet charged after subway chokehold — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Dina Doll joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the extradition of Joran van der Sloot in the Natalee Holloway case, a Marine Corps veteran facing manslaughter charges after a NYC subway incident, and a former sheriff’s deputy facing charges for allegedly failing to intervene in a deadly school shooting.
Kohberger indicted in Idaho slayings; Jurors deliberate Masterson’s fate – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Bob Motta joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Lori Vallow’s conviction, jury deliberations in Danny Masterson’s retrial, and the grand jury indictment of University of Idaho slayings suspect Bryan Kohberger.
Lori Vallow convicted in kids’ murders; Masterson accuser alleges church intimidation — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Julia Jenaeì joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss jury deliberations in Lori Vallow’s murder trial before she was convicted on all counts, allegations of intimidation by the Church of Scientology in Danny Masterson’s second sexual assault trial, and a stepmother sentenced to life for the brutal murder of her 11-year-old stepson.