Part two of Vinnie Politan’s investigation into the murder of JonBenét Ramsey further examines videos and behaviors of Gary Oliva, a convicted pedophile who has confessed to accidentally killing JonBenét. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. https://www.courttv.com/tag/jonbenet-ramsey/ Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/ FOLLOW THE CASE: Facebook https://...
Jan 14, 2025•44 min
In a two-night event, Vinnie Politan uncovers new clues about JonBenét Ramsey’s murder nearly 30 years after the tragedy. 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was reported missing on Dec. 26, 1996, and her body was found hours later in the family’s basement. Part one discusses videos and the behavior of suspect Gary Oliva. #CourtTV #Podcast #VinniePolitanInvestigates #JonBenetRamsey Catch Up on the Facts: https://www.courttv.com/tag/jonbenet-ramsey/ Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courtt...
Jan 11, 2025•44 min
In January 2017 celebrity stylist Fabio Sementilli was fatally stabbed in his own home. Five months later his wife, Monica, and her secret boyfriend, Robert Baker, were charged with his murder. Authorities allege Sementilli planned the killing for Fabio's $1.6 million life insurance policy. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features a motion hearing from 1/7/2025 in the case against Monica Sementilli. For more on the Celebrity Stylist Murder Trial, Click Here. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream ...
Jan 09, 2025•34 min
Judge H. Patrick Haggard finds Jose Ibarra guilty of all charges and gives him the maximum sentence of life without the possibility of parole in the murder of Laken Riley. Laken's family and friends also give their victim impact statements in this episode of the Court TV Podcast. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/laken-riley/ ) ( https://www.courttv.com/news/ga-v-jose-ibarra-the-murder-of-laken-riley/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.c...
Jan 07, 2025•52 min
Special Prosecutor Sheila Ross presents the state's closing arguments in the trial of Jose Ibarra, stating that the evidence is overwhelming and should prove he brutally murdered Laken Riley. Defense attorney Kaitlyn Beck delivers her closing arguments, asserting that the evidence presented is circumstantial and does not constitute proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Special prosecutor Sheila Ross also provides her rebuttal. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/laken-...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Vinnie Politan analyzes the case against Luigi Mangione who is charged with the shooting murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, discussing his new high-profile attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, and the evidence against him. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/brian-thompson/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/ FO...
Dec 21, 2024•44 min
In this episode, Wesley Durkit, Digital Forensics Examiner, testifies about data collected from Riley’s iPhone showing her heart rate reached 170 bpm, slowed, came to a dramatic stop, hit zero, then spiked, indicating she underwent CPR. Crime Lab Scientist Ashley Hinkle said the DNA from a blue jacket and under Laken Riley’s fingernails matched Jose Ibarra. Medical Examiner, Dr. Michelle DiMarco, said that a portion of Laken Riley’s skull had broken and noted lacerations and contusions to her bo...
Dec 19, 2024•50 min
In the peaceful village of Essex Junction, Vermont, Michael Durenleau's life would be cut short by a knife through the heart in the darkness behind Veronica's Tavern after celebratory drinks with his wife Rebecca. Police never arrested the man they were convinced held the knife, instead charging Rebecca as the mastermind behind her husband's murder. The trial would span two decades and end with an outcome that still haunts Michael's family. To stream more Court TV originals, click here. Watch 24...
Dec 19, 2024•44 min
This episode of the "Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast" explores a significant judicial and political scandal in Whitesburg, Kentucky. It centers around accusations of sextortion and improper conduct involving Mullins and other community leaders. The investigation uncovers claims that Mullins used his position to engage in inappropriate relationships, exploiting power dynamics within the local justice system. This episode looks at the evidence, including supposed explicit messages and testimon...
Dec 14, 2024•44 min
This episode of "The Murder Trial of Laken Riley" features testimony from the second day involving Corporal Rafael Sayan of the UGA Police Department. He discusses his questioning of Jose Ibarra about the scratches found on his body after the crime. Additionally, Sergeant Sophie Raboud, also from UGA PD, analyzes the movements of Laken Riley and Ibarra based on trail cam footage. She also provides details about Laken's phone activity on the morning of her death. To catch up on the facts, CLICK H...
Dec 14, 2024•44 min
In a modern-day tale of Romeo and Juliet with a Central Florida twist, high schoolers Courtney Schulhoff and Michael Morin found solace in each other amidst a tumultuous family life. However, when their families force them apart, the couple’s desperation turns deadly. The jury must decide: was the brutal baseball bat slaying of Courtney’s father an act of devious manipulation or a tragic case of misguided devotion? To stream more Court TV originals, click here. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream To...
Dec 12, 2024•42 min
University of Georgia Police Sgt. Kenneth Maxwell took the stand and described finding Laken Riley’s body using the screenshots of where the victim’s roommates had tracked her phone. Maxwell said that Laken had clear trauma to her head and was stiff when he found her. He said it appeared her shirt had been pushed up above her breasts. The waistband of her pants was below her navel and her underwear was bunched above it. Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Daniella Stuart, a crime scene...
Dec 11, 2024•31 min
OnlyFans model, Courtney Clenney’s defense attorneys sit down with Vinnie Politan to outline their defense argument in the fatal stabbing of Christian Obumseli. They delve into the evidence they’ve collected to support their claim, aiming to prove Clenney acted in self-defense. The discussion in this episode of the Court TV Podcast sheds light on their legal strategy and key details of the case, offering insights into this high-profile and controversial trial. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HER...
Dec 07, 2024•44 min
Melody Walker Farris is sentenced after a jury found her guilty of murdering her husband, Gary Farris, whose body was found on a burn pile outside their home. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features her statement presented to the court in her defense, along with the testimonies of her friend and her children. Ultimately, Melody Farris was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/melody-walker-farris/ ) W...
Dec 06, 2024•45 min
This episode of the Court TV Podcast delves into the disappearance of Ana Walshe and the subsequent legal case against her husband, Brian Walshe. The investigation reveals troubling evidence, including Brian's suspicious internet searches, alleged lies to law enforcement, and financial crimes. The episode examines the prosecution's case and the unfolding legal drama surrounding Ana’s presumed murder. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/brian-walshe/ ) Watch 24/7 C...
Dec 05, 2024•44 min
In February 2020, Sarah Boone called 911 to report that her boyfriend Jorge Torres was dead. She initially told investigators that he had gotten into a suitcase while they were playing a game and that she passed out as Jorge suffocated to death. Over four years later Sarah stood trial and took the stand in her own defense, but her words weren’t enough to spare the jury from convicting her of second-degree murder. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features Sarah Boone’s sentencing hearing from...
Dec 05, 2024•2 hr 44 min
Sheriff Shawn Stines is accused of shooting and killing Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge's chambers. This tragic incident raises questions about why their friendship ended in such a deadly manner. In this episode of the Court TV Podcast, Vinnie Politan analyzes the case, exploring potential motives and defenses for the former sheriff. For more on the case, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/shawn-stines/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigati...
Nov 30, 2024•44 min
Laken’s roommates testify about the morning of her murder. Lilly Steiner conveys how she was growing concerned about the victim and uses the ‘Find My Friends’ app to find her phone. She describes tracking victim Laken Riley's location, noting that she had been 'in the woods for a while.' Sofia Magana said that she took her dog on a walk toward the location where the ‘Find My Friends’ app showed Riley’s last location, and said she found one of Laken Riley's AirPods on a trail while looking for he...
Nov 28, 2024•33 min
In this episode of 'The Murder of Laken Riley,' Special Prosecutor Sheila Ross passionately conveyed to the judge the harrowing struggle that Laken Riley endured, stating that she "fought for her life" and fiercely defended her "dignity" in the face of Jose Ibarra's attempted rape. Meanwhile, Defense Attorney Dustin Kirby presented a contrasting viewpoint, arguing in his opening statements that the evidence linking Ibarra to the crime is circumstantial. For more on the case, CLICK HERE. ( https:...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Susan Smith, a South Carolina mother, killed her two young sons, Michael and Alex, in 1994 by strapping them into their car seats and allowing the car to roll into a lake. Initially, she claimed a Black man had carjacked her vehicle with the children inside, sparking a nationwide search. Nine days later, she confessed to the crime. Smith's motives were tied to her relationship with a man who did not want children, as well as her mental health struggles, including depression and a troubled upbrin...
Nov 23, 2024•44 min
The murder of hometown hero and NBA star Lorenzen Wright remained unsolved until alleged accomplice Jimmy Martin revealed the location of the murder weapon, implicating Wright's ex-wife Sherra and her yardman Billy Ray Turner. The defense maintains Turner is innocent, pointing the finger at Martin, whose deal with prosecutors calls his credibility and motives into question. To stream more Court TV originals, click here. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Inve...
Nov 21, 2024•44 min
A Florida teenager kills his two parents and throws a party while their dead bodies are in the bedroom. In Tyler Hadley's first-ever TV interview, he opens up to David Scott about what happened that night. For more information, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/originals/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/ FOLLOW THE CASE: Facebook https://www.faceb...
Nov 19, 2024•45 min
22-year-old nursing student, Laken Riley was found brutally murdered on a running path on the University of Georgia's campus on February 22, 2024. This episode with Vinnie Politan investigates her murder and the trial of her alleged murderer, Jose Ibarra. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/ FOLLOW THE CASE: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttv Twitter...
Nov 15, 2024•44 min
After dentist Norman Larzelere was shot by a masked man and died in the arms of his hysterical wife Virginia, police initially suspected a robbery gone wrong, until a friend of Virginia’s oldest son Jason stepped forward, and revealing a twisted plot put into motion by the grieving widow herself. To stream more Court TV originals, click here. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://ww...
Nov 14, 2024•44 min
In this episode, David Scott confronts convicted murderer Bo Pete Jeffrey, who insists that he has no memory of the events surrounding the murder of his wife, Lisa. Her severely beaten body was discovered hidden beneath the bed in the couple's RV. Jeffrey was convicted of her murder and continues to proclaim his innocence, despite the evidence that led to his conviction. For more on the case, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/bo-pete-jeffrey/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https...
Nov 11, 2024•45 min
Karen Read’s case centers on the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, found outside another officer's home during a snowstorm in January 2022. Prosecutors allege that Read ran over O'Keefe with her car after a dispute, leaving him to die in the snow. Read maintains her innocence, arguing that O'Keefe was harmed by other officers and that she’s being framed. Following a mistrial in Karen Read's case due to a jury deadlock, her defense has requested the dismissal of some cha...
Nov 09, 2024•44 min
When Sherri Malarik was found dead in a Winn Dixie parking lot, police suspected her husband Greg was involved. Twenty years later the confession of his former lover led him to be charged with his wife’s murder. Will her testimony be enough to convince a jury to send him away for life? To stream more Court TV originals, click here. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.c...
Nov 07, 2024•44 min
Alaskan authorities named Denali Brehmer as the mastermind behind a murder-for-hire plot that left Cynthia Hoffman dead in 2019. Sitting down for her first-ever interview, David Scott questions Brehmer’s claim that she was catfished into killing. For more on the case, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/title/catfishing-for-murder-interview-with-a-killer/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV P...
Nov 05, 2024•45 min
Brendan Banfield and his au pair are accused of killing his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan. Vinnie Politan details the crime and the developing case against Brendan and the au pair. For more on the case, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/juliana-peres-magalhaes/ ) ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/brendan-banfield/ ) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.c...
Nov 02, 2024•44 min
Vicki and Gerald Monroe's dream of owning and operating a Louisville bar together came to a tragic end when Vicki found her husband shot dead and the cash register emptied in an apparent robbery. But the authenticity of the anguish in her 911 call was called into question when a car identified by an eyewitness led back to the couple's son Leslie, who pointed the finger at his mother for the murder. To stream more Court TV originals, click here. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.c...
Oct 31, 2024•44 min
