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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.

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.

Biden and Trump special counsel investigations; FTX founder can’t stop talking — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Elie Honig joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss polarizing comments made by the jury foreperson in Trump’s Georgia election fraud probe, Merrick Garland’s Senate committee hearing, and statements that could impair Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense.

Alex Murdaugh takes the stand; R. Kelly sentence reduced; ‘Rust’ prosecution blunder — 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 Alex Murdaugh taking the stand in his own defense, a federal judge’s ruling that will cut 20 years from R. Kelly’s sentence, and prosecutors dropping a gun enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin.

Prosecution rests in Murdaugh trial; Second conviction for husband in wife’s murder – 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 prosecution preparing to rest their case in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial, federal charges facing an officer following the death of Breonna Taylor, and a husband convicted of his wife’s murder for the second time.