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Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

I know a thing or two about true crime... I’ve been reporting on it for 36 years. This is the podcast where I take you on a journey through mystery and injustice... and dive deep into critical clues with an irreverent style that I don’t share on TV! Join me for my personal take on many of these stories and my personal connection to several as well! I’m Ashleigh Banfield, and I’m Drop Dead Serious! New Episodes Every Thursday!

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20:09

Will Diddy Walk? The Defense Moves That Might Just...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/27

Sean "Diddy" Combs is fighting for his life in federal court, and while the prosecution's case is making headlines, his defense team has landed some serious hits of their own. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the 5 biggest moments that could help Diddy beat the rap. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of federal charges in New York, accused of running a

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23:58

Top 10 Moments That Could Lock Diddy Up for Life |...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/27

The federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs is underway and prosecutors say it could put him behind bars for life. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield counts down the 10 most damning, jaw-dropping moments from the courtroom so far. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of federal charges in New York, accused of running a criminal enterprise for over two decades. Combs has

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12:46

“TOO EASY LOL”: 5 Fugitives Still Loose After New...

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2025/05/23

Ten inmates broke out of one of Louisiana’s largest jails and five are still on the run. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down how they escaped through a hole behind a toilet, the insider help they allegedly received, and the massive manhunt now underway. Four people, including a jail worker and three women, have been arrested for aiding the fugitives. Plus, Ashleigh speaks with former inmate Larry Levine, who explains just how common it is to flip someone on the inside.

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28:22

Explosive Testimony: Kid Cudi's Porsche Torched,...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/23

Day 9 of the Sean “Diddy” Combs federal trial was jaw-dropping. Rapper Kid Cudi took the stand and told the jury his Porsche was firebombed just weeks after he started dating Cassie Ventura. He says Diddy broke into his house, turned the security cameras, and left his dog locked in the bathroom. Also on the stand: a former assistant who says he watched Diddy assault women but stayed silent to protect his career. And a makeup artist who says she found Cassie Ventura battered, with a swollen eye,

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22:54

Trial Twist in Idaho Murders: The Dateline Leak

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/23

Is the Dateline leak enough to derail the Idaho murders trial? Bryan Kohberger’s lawyers think so, and they’ve just asked the judge to hit pause. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by NewsNation’s Senior National Correspondent, Brian Entin, to break down the latest legal curveball, how it could impact the trial date, and what it says about media access in one of the most high-profile cases in the country.Guest: Brian Entin X: https://x.com/BrianEntin

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20:09

Mystery Juror Drama Halts Courtroom + Forensic...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/22

Court was barely underway on Day 20 of the Karen Read murder trial when everything came to a screeching halt. Judge Beverly Cannone suddenly cleared the courtroom, including the press, to privately question each juror one-on-one. The reason? A mysterious “issue” no one’s allowed to discuss. Once court resumed, it was a day packed with expert testimony. A neurosurgeon said John O’Keefe’s fatal head injury was classic blunt force trauma — not a bat or weapon. And a forensic scientist broke down red

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33:16

Agents Raid Diddy’s Miami Mansion: Sharpie on...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/22

Federal agents uncovered far more than weapons and drugs during their raid on Sean "Diddy" Combs’ Miami mansion! Jurors were shown over 40 photos from the March 2024 raid — including Sharpie-written mirror messages, hidden phones in Balenciaga boots, and an arsenal of weapons next to alleged "freak off" supplies. Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Day 8 of the federal trial against Diddy, including disturbing testimony from Homeland Security Agent Gerard Gannon and explosive new details from former

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42:43

Revolting Testimony: The Punisher Takes the Stand,...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/21

Day 7 of Sean "Diddy" Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial brought revolting testimony from two explosive witnesses: Cassie Ventura’s mother, Regina Ventura, and male exotic dancer Sharay “The Punisher” Hayes. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down every shocking detail — from allegations of physical abuse and sex tape threats… to bizarre, graphic descriptions of Diddy watching from the shadows wearing a Muslim-style veil during orchestrated sex acts.He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a

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17:21

State’s Timeline vs. Defense Doubts: The Jury Hears...

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2025/05/21

The prosecution says Karen Read’s SUV was reversing at the exact moment John O’Keefe last used his phone — and their digital expert says the car’s own data proves it. On Day 19 of the Karen Read trial, jurors heard from forensic analyst Shanon Burgess again. Today, under re-direct examination, he broke down the Techstream event logged by Read’s Lexus and explained how it lined up with O’Keefe’s final phone activity. But as his timeline came under fire, so did his credibility.. again.

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16:37

Expert Gets Torched by Defense | Karen Read Trial Day 18

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2025/05/20

The prosecution says Karen Read backed her SUV into John O’Keefe — and now they’ve got a timeline they claim proves it. Down to the second. But here’s the problem: the expert who gave them that timeline is under fire for lying about his degree, submitting a mid-trial report full of copy-paste errors, and mixing up megabits and megabytes. In today’s episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Day 18 of the Karen Read trial. Follow Ashleigh on Social

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25:23

Diddy’s Inner Circle Tells ALL + Feds Release Graphic...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/20

The inner circle is speaking, and we're all ears. Cassie’s ex-best friend. Diddy’s former assistant. And brand-new DOJ photos. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down every disturbing detail: the chef’s knife in the door, the bruises Cassie photographed herself, the $30,000 NDA… and the people closest to Diddy who are now testifying against him. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of

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10:29

33 Seconds of Controversy: Karen Read's Defense Says...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/17

Day 17 of the Karen Read trial may have been a short day on the calendar, but inside that Norfolk County courtroom, the action was nonstop. Judge Cannone gave jurors a pointed warning before testimony even began. Two forensic scientists took the stand, and the defense came ready. From questions about unknown DNA on key evidence, to serious concerns over where O’Keefe’s clothing was stored for six weeks, to a battle over whether a 33-second timeline shift was a discovery violation.

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30:47

“I Will F--king Kill You”: Cassie’s Explosive Audio...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/17

Day 5 of Diddy’s trial just blew the roof off. Jurors heard a 2014 audio recording of Cassie Ventura screaming at a man who claimed he saw one of her sex tapes. “I will f--king kill you. I will cut you up and put you in the f--king dirt.” In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the final day in week 1 of Diddy's Federal Trial. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew

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9:25

Karen Read Trial Day 16: The Autopsy, the Bruises,...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/16

Day 16 of the Karen Read trial zeroed in on the one question that could make or break this case: How did John O’Keefe die? The medical expert, Dr. Irini Scordi-Bello, took the stand and walked the jury through the autopsy — from the bruises on his arms… to the injuries on his face… to the gash across his scalp. The only problem? Determining John O'Keefe's manner of death.

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33:59

Cassie Under Fire: Diddy’s Defense Uses Her Own Words...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/16

Day 4 of Cassie Ventura’s cross-examination in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial took a sharp turn. The defense came out swinging, armed with a stack of Cassie’s old text messages, emails, and surveillance footage. And one by one, they used her own words against her. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the pivotal moments in the courtroom… how Cassie held up under pressure… and whether Diddy’s legal team managed to plant seeds of doubt in the minds of

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42:10

Idaho Student Murders: Who Leaked to Dateline?...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/16

Who leaked sealed information to Dateline NBC? And how did it end up in a nationally televised special? In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by NewsNation’s senior national correspondent Brian Entin, who’s been covering every angle of the Bryan Kohberger case from the very beginning.Guest: Brian Entin X: https://x.com/BrianEntin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianentin/ Follow Ashleigh on Social

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12:06

Did the Evidence Just Self-Destruct? | Karen Read...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/15

A forensic scientist took the stand to explain how glass, a hair, and bloody snow in a red Solo cup pointed to Karen Read’s guilt. But the second the defense got up? Things got messy. Fast. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield walks you through Day 15 of Karen Read's trial.

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23:15

Cassie Drops More Bombshells: ‘Hundreds of...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/15

Cassie Ventura took the stand for a third day, and what she told the jury left the entire courtroom reeling. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield walks you through every brutal detail of Cassie’s testimony, from surveillance video at the InterContinental Hotel… to the “freak-off” footage shown only to the jury. Cassie even testified that when Diddy found out she was dating rapper Kid Cudi, he said Kid Cudi’s car would be blown up. And that's EXACTLY what happened... Kid Cudi

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33:20

Menendez Brothers: Why Their Family Still Fights for...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/14

She’s one of the few family members who has stood by Erik and Lyle Menendez from the very beginning, and she’s never backed down. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield sits down with Anamaria Baralt, the Menendez brothers’ cousin, for an unflinching look at the abuse allegations, the trial that shocked America, and what comes next as the brothers fight for resentencing. Anamaria has spoken out before, but not like this. She opens up about the pressure, the backlash, and the toll

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14:19

BREAKING: The Menendez Brothers Could Walk Free

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/05/14

After 35 years behind bars, the Menendez brothers just got resentenced, and now, parole is officially on the table. In an emotional courtroom moment, Lyle and Erik Menendez admitted everything: the murders, the lies, the mockery of the justice system. In this episode, Ashleigh breaks it all down: the resentencing, the emotional witness stand moments, and what comes next for the infamous brothers who say they’ve changed.

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