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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: Man Discovers Dead Body After...

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2025/05/30

A Texas man has been arrested after a stranger he invited into his home to help move furniture stumbled across a human body.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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CC True Crime Minute: Amish Woman Found Dead Inside...

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2025/05/29

In March of this year a cherished member of the local Amish community was found dead in her Rutland, Ohio home alongside her pet goat.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 True Crime Minute: Woman to Stand Trial After...

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2025/05/28

A U.S. Navy sailor was gunned down in his Virginia Beach home — shot first in the stomach, then executed with a bullet to the head — allegedly by the woman he once called his wife.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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CC Conversations Series: Behind the Badge - Retired...

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2025/05/27

Joe Giacalone, retired NYPD sergeant and host of True Crime with the Sarge on YouTube, joins Joshua Ritter for an unfiltered look at his decades-long career in law enforcement.From supervising major investigations as Commanding Officer of the Bronx Cold Case Squad to teaching at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Joe shares how his career evolved and powerful insights from the front lines of criminal investigations.Thank you for listening! Please leave us a rating and review, and send this

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1:39

CC True Crime Minute: Motown Icon Smokey Robinson...

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2025/05/26

Four former housekeepers of a Motown music luminary are alleging that they were repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped while they worked for the icon.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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Ep 63: Prosecution Races to the Finish in Read Trial,...

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2025/05/24

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: - The prosecution looks to be nearing the dramatic end of their case against Karen Read, accused of killing her police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe. - Several key witnesses take the stand in the ongoing federal RICO trial of music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. - Could recently leaked evidence present catastrophic problems

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CC True Crime Minute: Singer Chris Brown Arrested in...

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2025/05/23

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown was charged last week in England for allegedly beating a music producer in a London nightclub in 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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1:21

CC True Crime Minute: "Boardwalk Empire" Actor...

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2025/05/22

“Boardwalk Empire” star Michael Pitt has been arrested on sexual abuse charges, with authorities accusing him of sexually assaulting his then-girlfriend and later attacking her with several blunt objects.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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1:37

CC True Crime Minute: Rapper Tory Lanez Attacked and...

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2025/05/21

Rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized after an attack Monday at a California prison where he’s serving a 10-year sentence for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, authorities 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

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CC Conversations Series: Alexis Linkletter - The...

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2025/05/20

Alexis Linkletter is a true crime television producer, journalist, TV personality & and host of two podcasts, “The First Degree” and “Unraveled.” With deep roots in Hollywood and a passion for giving voice to victims, Alexis has built a powerful career telling complex, human-centered stories.In this episode, Alexis joins Josh to talk about her path from growing up on Long Island—one of the capitals of true crime—to producing some of the most gripping shows in the genre, including “Unmasking a

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1:36

CC True Crime Minute: TikTok Influencer Shot to Death...

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2025/05/19

In a tragic incident on May 14, Mexican influencer Valeria Márquez was fatally shot during a livestream from her beauty salon in Jalisco.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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Ep 62: Menendez Brothers Big Win!, Diddy Trial...

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2025/05/17

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: - 30 years after being found guilty for the shotgun murders of their parents, a history-making decision paves the way for Erik and Lyle Menendez, two notorious Beverly Hills brothers, to one day walk outside prison gates.- The federal racketeering and trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs began this week and

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CC True Crime Minute: Elizabeth Smart's Female...

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2025/05/16

Wanda Barzee, 79, one of the kidnappers of Elizabeth Smart in 2002, was arrested May 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City for violating her sex offender restrictions, police said. Barzee, a registered sex offender, allegedly visited Liberty Park and Sugar House Park, areas she is barred from under Utah law, which prohibits sex offenders from entering public parks. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidentialInstagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidentialX:

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CC True Crime Minute: 16 Children Arrested After...

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2025/05/15

The death of a 14-year-old British boy in a structure fire has struck grief across the Gateshead community and sparked a complex manslaughter investigation. 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: Kim Kardashian Faces Alleged...

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2025/05/14

In October 2016, Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in a luxury Paris apartment during Fashion Week, with thieves stealing nearly $10 million in jewelry, including a $4 million diamond engagement ring from then-husband Kanye West. 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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56:12

CC Conversations Series: Kimbyrleigha’s Journey - A...

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2025/05/13

Joshua Ritter sits down with Kimbyrleigha, a true crime YouTuber, mom, and law school graduate with deep roots in psychology, sociology, and a lifelong fascination with criminal behavior. In this episode, she and Josh talk about what drew her to the legal field, her career path, and her journey telling victim-focused true crime stories on YouTube.Whether you're a long-time follower or new to her story, this is a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most popular voices in true crime

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CC True Crime Minute: 10th Victim Identified of...

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2025/05/12

The remains of a 10th individual have been identified from a property in Indiana, believed to be one of perhaps more than 25 victims of a Serial Killer. 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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Ep 61: Karen Read - Battle of the Experts, Attorney...

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2025/05/10

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: - Opposing sides continue to battle over key pieces of evidence in the retrial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her police officer boyfriend.- The 12-year-old cold case of the death of Aliza Sherman ends with the arrest of Gregory Moore, the attorney representing her in a divorce case, in an

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CC True Crime Minute: Connecticut Man Dismembered...

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2025/05/09

A Connecticut man allegedly beat a woman to death with a baseball bat over $200 in cocaine, then lived with her body in their apartment for a week-and-a-half before he dismembered her, put her torso in a suitcase and rolled it to a nearby cemetery.https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidentialInstagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidentialX: twitter.com/crconfidentialTikTok:

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CC True Crime Minute: Dad Slashes Partner's Throat in...

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2025/05/08

Last month an Oregon man pled guilty to a harrowing case of domestic violence from June of 2021. 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 legal advice. No

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