Joshua Ritter interviews Gavin Fish, an investigative journalist, researcher, and true crime YouTuber dedicated to seeking justice for victims. Gavin works to give a voice to the voiceless and to bring justice to those who've been victimized by corruption and acrimony. He also sits on the board of directors of All the Lost Girls, a non-profit that focuses on female strangulation cold cases in the United States. His YouTube channel is widely praised for its deep coverage of cases both unknown and...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 93
A woman used online dating apps to lure at least four older men to meet her in person, then drugged them with sedatives and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in a “sinister” romance scheme. Join us every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for your True Crime Minute. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The inform...
Mar 03, 2025•2 min•Ep. 92
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 gloves are off in a Massachusetts courthouse as both sides of the Karen Read retrial exchange sharp blows. - Florida matriarch Donna Adelson takes the stand to plead for her release and dispute key pieces of evidence in the runup to her looming murder trial. - Idaho prosecutors say it’s time to put up or shut up ...
Mar 01, 2025•36 min•Ep. 91
Georgia mom and former beauty queen, Lindsay Shiver, accused of plotting to hire a hitman to kill her estranged husband, former NFL player Robert Shiver, with help from her alleged Bahamian lover, was reportedly set to be released on February 13 from a Bahamas prison on bail for the second time ahead of her trial. Join us every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for your True Crime Minute. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com...
Feb 28, 2025•3 min•Ep. 90
A judge set a $250 million bond last Thursday for a Michigan woman who is accused of leaving her three children alone for years in a house where conditions were so offensive that police evidence technicians wore hazmat suits. Kelli Bryant, 34, shook her head at times during her first court appearance on child abuse charges in Oakland County. Her lawyer entered a not-guilty plea on her behalf. Her arrest came after a landlord contacted the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for a welfare check, expr...
Feb 26, 2025•3 min•Ep. 89
Joshua Ritter interviews Matt Murphy, a former homicide prosecutor turned legal analyst and bestselling author, who spent over two decades taking on California’s most infamous murder cases. With 132 jury trials—52 of them homicides—Murphy brings an insider’s perspective to the country’s biggest true crime stories. Now in private practice, he fights for victims of sexual abuse while taking on select criminal defense cases, all while providing expert legal analysis on major networks like ABC News ...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 88
20-year-old Jesus Monroy, is accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend, Mia Campos, after a grand jury indicted him last Wednesday. Police said Campos left her home on the evening of July 14 to go to a gas station with Monroy but never returned. Her parents tracked her location using an app, leading them to a wooded area where they discovered her body. That night, Monroy joined Campos’ family in searching for her but told them he hadn’t seen her that day. Prosecutors allege Monroy lured his 1...
Feb 24, 2025•2 min•Ep. 87
Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - South Carolina concert pianist Zachary Hughes is found guilty of a brutal murder after he takes the stand to admit to the slaying, but tells the jury he was justified in doing so. - Hip hop star A$AP Rocky walks free after a Los Angeles jury finds him not guilty of all counts. - A devastating blow for the Bryan Kohbe...
Feb 22, 2025•28 min•Ep. 86
Joshua Ritter sits down with Mike King, the creator and host of ‘Profiling Evil,’ to discuss his remarkable career in law enforcement and his transition to true crime media. Throughout his 28 years of service in law enforcement, Mike worked in patrol, SWAT, investigations, and ultimately served as chief within the Utah Attorney General’s Office. In this interview, Mike shares insights from his career and his expertise in criminal profiling, including his investigation into the Zion Society Cult....
Feb 18, 2025•59 min•Ep. 85
Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential News Brief! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Tennessee woman Megan Boswell has been found guilty on all counts related to the murder and cold-hearted disposal of her baby girl Evelyn Mae. - A Los Angeles jury will soon decide the fate of Grammy nominated rapper A$AP Rocky, charged with assault with a deadly weapon and facing decades behind bars. - And, the highest ...
Feb 15, 2025•29 min•Ep. 84
Joshua Ritter interviews Scott from Recovery Addict, the creator behind the widely popular true crime YouTube channel with over 63k subscribers. Scott shares his journey, from his background in communication and IT to becoming a leading channel in courtroom livestreaming. His ability to enhance courtroom audio, sync video feeds, and foster real-time discussions has made Recovery Addict a go-to destination for true crime enthusiasts. In this interview, he details how his interest in legal proceed...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 83
Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential News Brief! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Trial begins for Megan Boswell, a young Tennessee mother accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter before disposing of her body in a trash can. - Courtroom observers are shocked by the not guilty verdict of Collin Griffith for the stabbing death of his mother, coming 18 months after the shooting death of his father. -...
Feb 07, 2025•32 min•Ep. 82
Joshua Ritter sits down with Scott Reisch, the criminal defense attorney behind the wildly popular YouTube channel, Crime Talk. With over 23 years of legal experience and over 100 jury trials under his belt, Scott brings a sharp, no-nonsense approach to analyzing true crime cases. Scott shares how his time as a Marine Corps prosecutor and defense attorney shaped his courtroom strategy, his transition into private practice, and how his expertise led to the creation of Crime Talk, which now boasts...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 81
This week, host Joshua Ritters shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - The trial of Monica Sementilli kicks off with prosecutors detailing how a torrid love affair led to the brutal murder of famed Los Angeles hairstylist Fabio Sementilli, orchestrated by his own wife. - Terell Ephron, a.k.a. A$AP Relli, who claims a platinum selling hip hop artist shot him in the hand, takes the stand as the prosecution of A$AP Rocky reaches its most pivotal day ...
Jan 31, 2025•31 min•Ep. 80
Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter interviews Chris and Karen McDonough, the dynamic duo behind ‘The Interview Room.’ Chris, a nationally recognized homicide investigator with decades of experience, and Karen, an award winning journalist with a career spanning over 30 years, bring their unique perspectives to the true crime community with their YouTube channel, which has amassed a following of over 216k subscribers. Chris shares insights from his care...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 79
Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential News Brief! This week, host Joshua Ritters shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Hip hop star A$AP Rocky engages in a dangerous game of chicken by rejecting a last-minute offer from the DA that would have spared him potentially decades in prison. - Accused killer Bryan Kohberger wants the DNA evidence against him thrown out in his upcoming trial for the brutal murders of 4 Idaho college students. - ...
Jan 24, 2025•33 min•Ep. 78
Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter sits down with Paul, the creator behind the hit YouTube channel Reporting Live From My Sofa. Paul, a North Carolina native with a background in English and Creative Writing, shares the story of how his passion for true crime storytelling evolved from a hobby into a thriving channel. Known for his unique blend of thoughtful analysis and humor, Paul discusses the personal journey that led him to start his channel and h...
Jan 21, 2025•52 min•Ep. 77
Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential News Brief! This week, host Joshua Ritters shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - The highly anticipated trial of Natalie Cochran, a pharmacist accused of murdering her husband upon his discovery of her Ponzi scheme, kicks off in West Virginia. - A surprising verdict for Florida grandmother Tracey Nix implicated in the death of her 7-month-old granddaughter. - Tennessee man Jason Chen stands trial fo...
Jan 17, 2025•27 min•Ep. 76
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! In this special episode, which was recorded live on YouTube on January 13th, I break down the top 10 most intriguing trials to watch in 2025. Thank you for listening! Please leave us a rating and review, and send this episode to a friend! We appreciate your help and support in getting the word out about Courtroom Confidential. Shop: https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Follow me on social media: YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@CRC...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 75
Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential News Brief! This week, host Joshua Ritters shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - A self-described dog bite expert took center stage at a highly contested hearing for the murder retrial of Boston area woman Karen Read. - An Ohio courtroom was stunned by the judge’s sentencing of Jake Wagner, a man responsible for eight cold-blooded murders in the Piketon Family Massacre case. - Florida dentist Charli...
Jan 10, 2025•29 min•Ep. 74
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! In this special episode, I dive into the top ten trials that captivated, stunned, and even left us confused in 2024. Join me as I cover everything from landmark trials holding parents accountable for the actions of their child to a deadly shooting on a movie set, plus allegations of massive cover ups and conspiracies and history making cases with seemingly no end in sight. Thank you for listening! Please leave us a rating and review, and...
Jan 07, 2025•28 min•Ep. 73
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! In this special News Brief episode, I give a quick rundown of the week’s biggest true crime news, including: - An Argentine judge confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction, and ordered preventive prison for two of them for having supplied him with drugs. - Sydney Powell, a young woman serving a possible life sentence for murdering her mother with a fry...
Jan 03, 2025•19 min•Ep. 72
Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter sits down with Lauren and Dr. John Matthias, the duo behind the hit podcast and YouTube channel Hidden True Crime. Lauren, a journalist and former news anchor, and Dr. John, a forensic psychologist, discuss how their shared fascination with the mysteries of true crime brought them together—from their first conversation discussing a grisly murder to their marriage and eventual decision to launch Hidden True Crime. The...
Dec 31, 2024•55 min•Ep. 71
Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! In this special holiday News Brief episode, I give a quick rundown of the week’s biggest true crime news, including: - Blake Lively has accused her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to “destroy” her reputation in a newly filed legal complaint. - Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Healthcare pleaded n...
Dec 27, 2024•17 min•Ep. 70
Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter sits down with Ian Runkle, a criminal defense and firearms lawyer from Alberta, Canada, and the creator of the popular YouTube channel Runkle of the Bailey. Ian shares with Josh the evolution of his legal career, his ambitions for the future, and the inspiration behind his YouTube channel. He also dives into how he got started in competitive shooting and the passion that keeps him pursuing it. Thank you for listening...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 69
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: - Luigi Mangione, the man accused of the brazen assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, waives extradition to return to New York to face additional charges. - Legal troubles continue to escalate for Tal and Oren Alexander, high-profile real estate moguls, and their brother, Alon, accused in a sprawling federal sex trafficking s...
Dec 20, 2024•29 min•Ep. 68
Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter interviews Joseph Scott Morgan, the Distinguished Scholar of Applied Forensics at Jacksonville State University, host of the Body Bags podcast, and one of the nation’s most experienced death investigators. Joseph shares his fascinating career journey, from being one of the youngest coroner investigators in the country to becoming a Senior Investigator in Atlanta, where he helped establish national guidelines for medi...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 67
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 a days-long manhunt, Luigi Mangione, the man authorities now believe responsible for the brazen assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is fighting his extradition back to New York. - Grammy award winning rapper, producer and music mogul Jay-Z has been slapped with a lawsuit alleging he assaulted a 13-year-old girl alon...
Dec 13, 2024•29 min•Ep. 66
Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter interviews Andrea Burkhart, a seasoned criminal defense attorney and YouTuber who has brought her nearly two decades of legal experience to the world of true crime commentary. Andrea shares her journey from practicing law in Washington State to starting her YouTube channel, where she analyzes high-profile cases. As an experienced trial and appellate litigator, Andrea’s unique perspective sheds light on the complexiti...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 65
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: - Deliberations are underway in the highly anticipated trial of Daniel Penny, a military veteran charged in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man, during an erratic subway encounter in New York City. - After nearly two years since jury selection began and a year of tumultuous proceedings, the longest-running criminal trial in Georgia his...
Dec 06, 2024•28 min•Ep. 64
