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Courtroom Confidential

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 Friday to explore the ever-developing legal landscape and gain a deeper understanding of how the legal system operates.

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CC True Crime Minute: Alabama Father Nearly...

Courtroom Confidential ·

2025/04/30

A heartbreaking case shook the city of Tucson, Arizona on April 5, 2025, when a father was brutally and randomly attacked at a bus stop.https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidentialInstagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidentialX: twitter.com/crconfidentialTikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresqhttps://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This content does not

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CC Conversations Series: From Courtroom to Camera -...

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2025/04/29

Joshua Ritter sits down with Beth Karas, a former New York City prosecutor and one of the most trusted legal analysts in true crime media. Known for her decades-long career at Court TV and her work on Investigation Discovery’s The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, Beth joins Josh to discuss her journey from the courtroom to national television.In this episode, Beth shares the early days of her career, her experience covering some of the nation's most high-profile trials, and how her investigative

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CC True Crime Minute: NFL Hall of Famer Shannon...

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2025/04/28

NFL Hall of Famer turned media mogul Shannon Sharpe, known for his three-time Super Bowl legacy and commanding presence on ESPN’s “First Take” is now at the center of a high-stakes legal battle that threatens his career and reputation.https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidentialInstagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidentialX: twitter.com/crconfidentialTikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresqhttps://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The

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28:33

Ep 59: Karen Read's Words Come Back to Haunt Her,...

Courtroom Confidential ·

2025/04/26

Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Lawyers from both sides of the highly anticipated retrial of Massachusetts woman Karen Read waste no time in bringing the fireworks.- The so-called “Doomsday Mom” Lori Vallow Daybell is quickly convicted by an Arizona jury for conspiracy and murder charges of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. - Florida man Stephan

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1:26

CC True Crime Minute: Florida Dad Stabs Woman During...

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2025/04/25

A North Port, Florida Man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for stabbing a woman at a Port Charlotte supermarket back in June of 2023.https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidentialInstagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidentialX: twitter.com/crconfidentialTikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresqhttps://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This content does not

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1:43

CC True Crime Minute: Ex-Wife of Former TV Anchor...

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2025/04/24

A Tennessee pharmacist was arrested in connection to a murder-for-hire plot against her ex-husband, a former local news anchor.https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidentialInstagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidentialX: twitter.com/crconfidentialTikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresqhttps://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This content does not constitute

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1:59

CC True Crime Minute: High School Staff Member Offers...

Courtroom Confidential ·

2025/04/23

A former substitute teacher and literacy enrichment instructor at the Academy for Urban Scholars High School in Columbus, Ohio, was arrested on April 1, for allegedly orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot.https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidentialInstagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidentialX: twitter.com/crconfidentialTikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresqhttps://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for

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CC Conversations Series: Mark Bowden of The Behavior...

Courtroom Confidential ·

2025/04/22

Joshua Ritter sits down with Mark Bowden, one of the world’s top experts on body language and nonverbal communication. A bestselling author, keynote speaker, and co-host of the wildly popular YouTube channel The Behavior Panel, Mark joins Josh to discuss his background, and how body language influences trust, leadership, and success.In this episode, Mark shares the early beginnings of his career and dives into why he’s trusted by world leaders and Fortune 500 companies, and how anyone can improve

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1:36

CC True Crime Minute: Youth Soccer Coach Charged with...

Courtroom Confidential ·

2025/04/21

A 43-year-old youth soccer coach from the Los Angeles area, was charged this month with the murder of 13-year-old boy on his team.https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidentialInstagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidentialX: twitter.com/crconfidentialTikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresqhttps://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This content does not

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34:18

Ep 58: No Calm Before the Storm for Karen Read, Lori...

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2025/04/19

Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - All eyes turn to a Massachusetts courtroom for the highly anticipated retrial of Karen Read, accused of murdering her police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe by running him over with her SUV.- The Arizona conspiracy and murder trial of so-called “Doomsday Mom” Lori Vallow nears its climactic end.- Erik and Lyle Menendez,

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1:23

CC True Crime Minute: Utah Mom and 8-Year-Old Son...

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2025/04/18

A mother and her 8-year-old son were found shot to death in their Saratoga Springs home, leaving the Utah community grappling with an unsolved tragedy.https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidentialInstagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidentialX: twitter.com/crconfidentialTikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresqhttps://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This

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1:28

CC True Crime Minute: Man Arrested for Pouring Hot...

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2025/04/17

A 35 year old man was arrested in Waco in late February, after allegedly pouring scalding soup on his 67-year-old girlfriend, causing third-degree burns, police said.https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidentialInstagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidentialX: twitter.com/crconfidentialTikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresqhttps://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes

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1:37

CC True Crime Minute: Fatal Stabbing at Texas High...

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2025/04/16

A 17-year-old high school student faces a first-degree murder charge in the fatal stabbing of another 17-year-old student during a track meet at a Stadium in Frisco, Texas on April 2nd.https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidentialInstagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidentialX: twitter.com/crconfidentialTikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresqhttps://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educational and

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61:32

CC Conversations Series: “Once Upon a Crime” - How...

Courtroom Confidential ·

2025/04/15

Joshua Ritter sits down with Esther Ludlow, creator and host of the hit true crime podcast Once Upon a Crime, to talk about her journey from podcasting pioneer to one of the genre’s most popular storytellers.With a background in psychology and a passion for true crime, Esther launched her show in 2016—and within just eight months, Once Upon a Crime surpassed one million listens. Since then, she’s written, produced, and edited over 300 episodes, drawing more than 36 million downloads and national

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1:30

CC True Crime Minute: Wife of Weezer Bassist Involved...

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2025/04/14

The bestselling author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and wounded by police outside her Los Angeles home Monday.https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidentialInstagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidentialX: twitter.com/crconfidentialTikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresqhttps://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This content does not

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36:31

Ep 57: Lori Vallow Trial Begins, Kohberger Attorneys...

Courtroom Confidential ·

2025/04/12

Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - As trial kicks off for Lori Vallow Daybell, accused of murdering her fourth husband Charles Vallow, it looks like the so-called “Doomsday Mom” will struggle maintaining her “lawyerly composure.”- A busy day of motions in the Idaho 4 murder trial as attorneys fight to gain ground in the evidence landscape for accused

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1:45

CC True Crime Minute: Colorado Man Charged with...

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2025/04/11

A Colorado man who at first appeared to be a grief-stricken husband trying desperately to save his wife's life is now charged with first-degree murder. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educational and entertainment pu...

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1:59

CC True Crime Minute: Man Confesses to Hiding in...

Courtroom Confidential ·

2025/04/10

A 27-year-old Maryland man is in custody after allegedly admitting he hid in his grandmother’s bedroom for hours before emerging from a closet and killing her.https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidentialInstagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidentialX: twitter.com/crconfidentialTikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresqhttps://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only

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CC True Crime Minute: Man Shoots Housemate Dead and...

Courtroom Confidential ·

2025/04/09

A 35-year-old Minnesota man is soon to be sentenced for murder after calling 911 telling dispatchers to “come look” at his housemate whom he had just shot dead.https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidentialInstagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidentialX: twitter.com/crconfidentialTikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresqhttps://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only

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81:30

Idaho 4 Murders: Everything You Need to Know About...

Courtroom Confidential ·

2025/04/08

In this special episode of Case Notes, criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter sits down with Idaho Statesman investigative reporter Kevin Fixler for a deep dive into the murders of Idaho college students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin—and the case against accused killer Bryan Kohberger.They break down the full timeline of the Idaho 4 killings, the key evidence tying Kohberger to the crime, and the latest developments from both the defense and prosecution. This

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