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Inside the trial of Parkland deputy charged for failing to confront school shooter – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Mark Eiglarsh, who served as Scot Peterson’s defense attorney, joins host Joshua Ritter to discuss the trial that led to the officer’s acquittal on all counts.
Suspect confesses to murder of missing teen; Prosecutors recharge Alec Baldwin — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Donte Mills joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Joran van der Sloot’s confession in Natalee Holloway’s slaying, an appeals court ruling in Alex Murdaugh’s favor, and a pending grand jury indictment for Alec Baldwin in the fatal “Rust” shooting.
Man locks adopted son in homemade cell; Prosecutor recused in YNW Melly retrial – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: GiGi McKelvey joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the conviction of Tim Ferriter, explosive allegations in rapper YNW Melly’s retrial, and Chad Daybell’s upcoming trial.
Parents of school shooter face trial; New evidence alleges motive in Tupac’s shooting — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Matt Murphy joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the renewed investigation into a mother’s disappearance after her body is discovered, the parents of a school shooter charged criminally for negligence, and new evidence revealed by prosecutors in the shooting death of Tupac Shakur.
Suspect indicted in Tupac’s shooting; Woman sentenced for man’s murder, dismemberment – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Angenette Levy joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the recent arrest of a suspect in the shooting death of Tupac Shakur, an “obsessed” ex’s conviction for the murder of a Hollywood sex therapist, two teens charged with the hit-and-run death of a former police officer, and a woman’s life sentence following the murder and dismemberment of an intimate partner.
Defense abruptly rests in Hollywood murder trial; Mom accused of witness tampering — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Dr. Tracy Pearson joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the defense abruptly resting their case in the murder trial of a Hollywood sex therapist, shocking new allegations against a parenting podcaster charged with child abuse, and a grief book author accused of poisoning her husband now facing allegations of witness tampering.
Double jeopardy allegations in hate crime hoax; Camera arguments in Kohberger’s trial – 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 defense attorneys for Jussie Smollett appealing the “Empire” actor’s conviction, the murder trial for an alleged obsessive ex, and attorneys objecting to cameras in the courtroom during Bryan Kohberger’s trial for the slaying of four University of Idaho students.
Danny Masterson receives max sentence; Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys allege jury tampering – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Franz Borghardt joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Danny Masterson’s sentence of 30 years to life, allegations of jury tampering in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial, and claims that a potential defense witness may have been intimidated by FBI agents following a hearing in the University of Idaho slayings.
‘Widower’ convicted of murdering 6th wife; Judge pleads not guilty in slaying – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Michael Koribanics joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Thomas Randolph’s conviction, a dentist sentenced to life after a hunting safari murder, and the not guilty plea of a judge in his wife’s shooting death.
‘The Widower’ faces retrial for death of 6th wife; $1.2 billion ‘revenge porn’ lawsuit — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Jack Rice joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Thomas Randolph’s retrial, a judge revoking bond for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, and a Texas jury awarding a revenge porn victim $1.2 billion after her former boyfriend maliciously spread intimate photos.
Tory Lanez sentenced; Kohberger’s defense reveals alleged alibi in Idaho slayings — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Natalie Whittingham-Burrell joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the 10-year sentence imposed on Tory Lanez following his conviction in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, a potential alibi presented by Bryan Kohberger’s defense attorneys in the University of Idaho killings, and the retrial for a man dubbed “The Widower,” who’s again facing charges in the death of his sixth wife.
DNA allegedly links Lori Vallow to children’s slayings; Ed Sheeran wins lawsuit – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Brian Buckmire joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the first forensic evidence revealed in Lori Vallow’s murder trial, a jury ruling in Ed Sheeran’s favor in a copyright lawsuit, and changes that could affect Danny Masterson’s retrial on three counts of rape.
Survivor of Idaho slayings fights subpoena; Autopsy of Lori Vallow’s children revealed – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Richard Schoenstein joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss a surviving roommate of the University of Idaho slayings fighting a subpoena to appear in Bryan Kohberger’s preliminary hearing, a delayed arraignment for the suspect charged with Bob Lee’s murder, and jurors hearing the cause of death of Lori Vallow’s children as their autopsies are revealed.
Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter charges dropped; Lori Vallow’s son testifies against her – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Angenette Levy joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss prosecutors’ decision to dismiss Alec Baldwin’s charges in the fatal “Rust” shooting, two Iowa teens pleading guilty to murder for the bludgeoning death of their teacher, and the surviving son of Lori Vallow testifying against his mother in her ongoing murder trial.
Graphic images shown in Lori Vallow trial; TikTok influencer acquitted of murder – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Kelly Hyman joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the reveal of crime scene photos in Lori Vallow’s murder trial, a TikTok star’s acquittal following a deadly conflict with his neighbors, and the role of Scientology evidence in Danny Masterson’s retrial.
Teen’s death near Murdaugh property investigated as murder; Lori Vallow’s trial begins – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Pat Carey joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the exhumation of Stephen Smith’s body following Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction, jury selection in Lori Vallow’s trial, and a fugitive charged with felony murder for the death of a corrections officer who aided in his escape.
Kohberger’s defense receives new evidence; Gwyneth Paltrow ruled not at fault — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Bernarda Villalona joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss a court’s decision to reinstate Adnan Syed’s conviction, prosecutors handing over evidence to Bryan Kohberger’s defense, and a jury finding Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault in a $300,000 lawsuit.
Buster Murdaugh denies any role in teen’s death; Lori Vallow avoids death penalty – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Peter Tragos joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Buster Murdaugh publicly stating he was not involved in Stephen Smith’s death, a judge’s ruling to remove the possibility of death penalty for Lori Vallow if she’s convicted, and Sarah Boone’s defense after she was charged with the death of her boyfriend, who suffocated in a suitcase.
Lori Vallow seeks to avoid death penalty; Prosecutor in ‘Rust’ shooting steps down – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Franz Borghardt joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss pre-trial motions filed by Lori Vallow’s defense, extended deliberations in the murder trial following XXXtentacion’s death, and a special prosecutor in the “Rust” shooting stepping down from the case.
New evidence in Idaho slayings; Alex Murdaugh’s conviction – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Jonna Spilbor joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction, the involuntary manslaughter charges facing the parents of Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley, and the release of documents detailing items seized by police in the Bryan Kohberger investigation.