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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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32:36

Ep 31: Donna Adelson's Lawyer Jumps Ship, Diddy...

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2024/09/20

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - While 900 potential jurors waited outside for the chance to serve on the long-awaited trial of Florida matriarch Donna Adelson, inside the proceedings had descended into chaos. Before the day was over, her lead attorney Dan Rashbaum had withdrawn from the case, the judge was livid, and the defendant was in tears. - Hip-hop icon turned music

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Bonus Episode: Donna Adelson's Trial Begins - 5...

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2024/09/17

Welcome to another special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Five Things! Today, host Joshua Ritter breaks down the top five things you need to know as Matriarch Donna Adelson’s trial begins in Florida.Donna Adelson, 73, was arrested on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation in the 2014 killing of her ex son-in-law and renowned FSU law professor, Dan Markel, in the latest bombshell twist in a nearly decade-long investigation that captured the attention of the nation.Jury

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Ep 30: Donna Adelson Heads to Trial, Bryan Kohberger...

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2024/09/13

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Donna Adelson, once the matriarch of a prominent Florida family, is set to face trial on September 17th for her alleged role in the decade-long saga of FSU law professor Dan Markel’s murder. As the latest in a series of defendants to stand trial for the 2014 murder, her trial will likely be pivotal in this case. - Bryan Kohberger, charged with

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30:09

Ep 29: Sarah Boone on Lawyer #9, Adnan Syed...

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2024/09/06

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Florida woman Sarah Boone prepares to head to trial with her ninth attorney, James Owens. She is facing charges of murdering her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., by zipping him inside a suitcase to die.- Another twist in the never-ending saga of Adnan Syed, the man made famous in the wildly popular ‘Serial’ podcast, as he returns to court after

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27:23

Ep 28: Kouri Richins Ordered to Stand Trial, Robert...

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2024/08/30

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Utah mother and notorious grief author Kouri Richins, accused of poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl, has been ordered to stand trial for his murder.- Vegas politician Robert Telles has been found guilty for the stabbing death of an investigative journalist despite his personal pleas to the jury during three days of grueling

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21:46

Bonus Episode: Brian Walshe - Anatomy of a No-Body...

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2024/08/27

In this very special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Case Notes, Joshua Ritter details the case of Ana Walshe, a mother of three who disappeared on New Year's Day 2023. Joshua lays out the timeline of events, from Ana's last known whereabouts in Cohasset, Massachusetts, to the subsequent arrest of her husband, convicted con-artist Brian Walshe.This episode uncovers Brian's suspicious activities and troubling Google searches, plus the mountain of circumstantial evidence that has

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28:22

Ep 27: Vegas Politician Accused of Murder Testifies,...

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2024/08/23

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - The murder trial of Vegas politician Robert Telles turned from the bizarre to the surreal as the defendant took the stand in his own defense to testify in a rarely seen narrative form. - Documents filed last week argue that family matriarch Donna Adelson should have her case dismissed because the prosecution took too much time to bring

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28:23

Bonus Episode: Rex Heuermann - A Deep Dive into the...

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2024/08/20

Content Warning: This episode contains graphic content that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.In this very special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Case Notes, Joshua Ritter explores the investigation that led to the arrest of Rex Heuermann, believed to be the notorious Gilgo Beach serial killer. Join Joshua as he details the chilling 30-year hunt for the killer responsible for the brutal torture and murder of at least six young women. Dive into the timeline of

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27:22

Ep 26: Vegas Politician Kills Reporter, Dad Leaves...

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2024/08/16

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Vegas politician Robert Telles stands trial for the brutal stabbing death of Jeff German, an investigative reporter who wrote scathing articles about him.- Christopher Scholtes, an Arizona man charged with the death of his child left in a hot car, will soon face even more serious consequences as prosecutors raise the stakes from second-degree

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14:47

Bonus Episode: Rachel Morin - How The Murder of a...

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2024/08/13

Welcome to another special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Case Notes! In this episode, Joshua Ritter delves into the harrowing case of Rachel Morin, a beloved mother of five, business owner and fitness enthusiast, whose life tragically ended during an evening jog. Joshua explores the exhaustive investigation that followed, uncovering a trail of violence that led to the suspect, Victor Martinez-Hernandez, spanning from Maryland to Los Angeles and beyond. Through advancements in forensic science

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Ep 25: Sarah Boone, "I Didn't Ask for This!", Karen...

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2024/08/09

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - After bulldozing her way through eight attorneys, notorious “suitcase” murderer Sarah Boone now tells the judge she has buyer’s remorse and no longer wants to represent herself. - Did the jury actually intend to acquit Karen Read of murder for the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe? And more importantly, what is the

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Ep 24: "Black Swan" GUILTY Verdict, Ricci Mistress...

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2024/08/02

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Despite taking the stand in her own defense, a Florida jury has convicted Ashley Benefield, a former ballerina, of manslaughter for the shooting death of her husband, Doug Benefield, in what has been dubbed the “Black Swan Murder Trial.” - In another case of marital violence, the murder trial of Christine Ricci, accused of stabbing her Boston

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23:07

Bonus Episode: Dentist James Craig - From Devoted...

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2024/07/30

Welcome to another special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Case Notes! This week, Joshua Ritter dives into the shocking case of James Craig, an accomplished dentist from Aurora, Colorado, who is charged with the heinous murder of his wife, Angela. From his façade as a loving father and devoted husband to the grisly details of Angela's sudden health decline, Joshua breaks down the evidence, including James’ financial ruin, emails with his mistress and an incriminating search history. Join

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Ep 23: “Black Swan” Trial Begins, Shocking Not Guilty...

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2024/07/26

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Notoriously known as the “Black Swan Murder” Ashley Benefield, a Florida ballerina, shoots her estranged husband in what prosecutors allege was a calculated and cold-blooded murder. Her defense maintains she was a battered woman pushed to the brink by her obsessive and abusive ex-partner, Doug Benefield. - In another case with striking

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Bonus Episode: Kouri Richins - Children's Grief...

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2024/07/23

Welcome to another special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Case Notes! Today, Joshua Ritter breaks down the case of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother of three accused of fatally poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl.In April 2023, Richins appeared on a local Utah news program to promote her new book titled, “Are You With Me?” – a children’s book written to help families cope with the loss of a loved one. To all who watched, she appeared to be a young grieving widow doing her best to

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Ep 22: Judge Glanville Kicked From Young Thug Trial,...

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2024/07/19

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - In a bombshell development, Judge Ural Glanville, who has presided over the Young Thug RICO trial for nearly eight months, has been removed. What does this mean for the high-profile case?- The Commonwealth strikes back after the defense argued that justice demands acquittal of murder charges against Karen Read, the Boston woman who was charged

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27:31

News Brief: Alec Baldwin's Case Dismissed! What...

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2024/07/16

In this special episode of Courtroom Confidential, I break down the shocking dismissal of Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter case. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice on Friday, July 12, 2024. In this episode, I cover: -Crime Scene Technician Marissa Poppell’s Testimony-Special Prosecutor Erlinda Johnson Resignation-Prosecutor Kari Morrissey Taking The Stand-Why Dismissal “With Prejudice”?-Will This Affect Hannah Gutierrez-Reed?-Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer Examination of

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26:51

Ep 21: Alec Baldwin Opening Statements, Karen Read...

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2024/07/12

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - New Mexico prosecutors and Alec Baldwin’s defense attorneys waste no time trading blows as his manslaughter trial gets underway for his role in the ‘Rust’ set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.- Before the dust has a chance to settle, defense attorneys for Karen Read now claim that as many as 4 jurors have come forward to say they

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34:48

Bonus Episode: Alec Baldwin's Trial Kicks Off - 5...

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2024/07/09

Welcome to another bonus episode of Courtroom Confidential: Five Things! Today, host Joshua Ritter breaks down the top five things you need to know as Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial begins in New Mexico.After a long and tortured history, trial is finally set to begin against the established Hollywood actor who is charged in the 2021 on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Prosecutors allege that the set of Western film ‘Rust’ was a disordered disaster waiting to happen,

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News Brief: Karen Read, YSL Rico Trial, Lori Vallow,...

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2024/07/05

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! In this special podcast-only episode, I give a quick rundown of the week’s biggest true crime news, including:- A mistrial declared in the trial of Boston woman Karen Read after a jury could not come to a unanimous decision.- The YSL RICO trial abruptly halted by Judge Ural Glanville until another judge reviews motions from Young Thug and others who want him recused from the case.Plus, the latest in the cases of ‘Doomsday Cult Mom’ Lori

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