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The Docket

San Antonio Express-Newswww.expressnews.com
Courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala breaks down the most gripping trials in the Bexar County courthouse. With her decades of experience, Zavala expertly balances crime stories with the intricacies of the law and details from the scene in the courtroom. This podcast will resume in January 2021; until then, look for her insights on EN-Depth.
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Episodes

Episode 80: DA Joe Gonzales and Judge Ron Rangel

Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzalez and presiding judge of the 379th state district court Judge Ron Rangel join host Elizabeth Zavala for an in-depth discussion on how COVID 19 has changed the court system and what we can expect moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 07, 202034 min

Episode 79: High-profile criminal cases in Bexar County pending due to Coronavirus pandemic

Several high-profile criminal cases that were expected to go to trial this year may have to wait until the COVID-19 pandemic is under control, judicial and county officials said. Express News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala and host Luis Vazquez discuss some of those high-profile cases and where they stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 01, 202030 min

Episode 78: The trial of Denys Martinez for intoxication manslaughter and manslaughter

Courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala describes the covers the trial of a the driver who ran a red light, speeding more than 100 miles per hour, and was convicted of intoxication manslaughter and manslaughter in the horrific death of Rita Barbara Martinez. https://www.expressnews.com/podcasts/the-docket/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 201913 min

A judge removed for racial slurs, a conviction in the death of San Antonio college student

Courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala updates listeners on the removal of a visiting judge accused of using racial slurs and a verdict in the killing of a San Antonio college student. Read more: https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Podcast-Removal-of-a-visiting-judge-and-a-14438400.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 201924 min

Two murder trials and a twist in sentencing

In this episode of The Docket, we discuss two murder trials: The retrial of Miguel Martinez, convicted of shooting a UTSA graduate student five times in the head; and the trial of Robert Leon Allen, convicted of killing a 15-year-old in a Whataburger parking lot after a teen girl fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 201920 min

Plea deal for accused serial rapist raises questions

Courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala covers a case in which judge is weighing whether to accept a plea agreement that could send a San Antonio man to prison for 40 years for sexually assaulting several women, sparking fear in the Medical Center area for nearly two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 201917 min

Why a $1.2 million bail for San Antonio man charged with arson causing death won't be reduced

Express-News crimes and courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala covres the case involving Emond Johnson, accused of murder and arson causing death which resulted in the death of Scott Deem in 2017. Man accused of setting blaze that killed San Antonio firefighter loses bid to get bail reduced Read the report investigating firefighter Scott Deem's death ‘Someone you wanted to know:’ Hundreds gather to honor slain SAPD officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 201912 min

Self defense and a juvenile murder case

Murder and assault charges against a 16-year-old Madison High School student who fatally stabbed an 18-year-old graduate during a fight last March have been dropped. San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala explains what led to the juvenile's release. For more information on this episode, visit: expressnews.com/podcasts/the-docket/ Background reading: Madison High School teen accused in fatal stabbing is freed, charges dropped Witness describes frantic scene after late...

Jul 16, 201910 min

San Antonio Man Physically Removed From Court During Victim Impact Statement

San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala describes the history of an Alamo City man, who earlier pleaded guilty to killing his wife, had to be removed from court when family members described how his crime affected their lives. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 201919 min

San Antonio Woman Says Elderly Aunt Was the 'Mastermind' in Hiding King Jay's Death

San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has updates on the ongoing case against Christopher Davila and two family members for the death and coverup of 8-month-old King Jay Davila. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 08, 201913 min

Not Guilty Verdict for San Antonio Man Tried Twice in Brutal Stabbing, Shooting

San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has updates on the retrial of Luis Antonio Arroyo, who was originally accused of capital murder-multiple persons. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 201920 min

Bexar DA Updates Community on Changes Since Taking Office

San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala breaks down this week’s updates from Bexar County District Attorney Joe D. Gonzales. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 201915 min

San Antonio Father Who Said He Accidentally Shot His Son Sentenced to 12 Years

San Antonio Express-News criminal justice enterprise reporter Emilie Eaton has details on the case of 45 year old Andres Delgado III, who's been sentenced for shooting and killing his son in March of 2018. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-father-going-to-prison-for-killing-13817461.php?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 07, 201912 min

Homeless With Clean Record No Longer Thrown Into Jail for Trespassing

San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala explains Bexar County’s new policy to not hold homeless and mentally ill people for most types of trespassing crimes. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 201916 min

San Antonio Teen Certified as Adult, to Be Tried in Capital Murder Case

San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has updates on a 16 year old boy who will now be tried as an adult in the murder of a former correctional officer. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 201917 min

San Antonio Woman on Trial, Accused in Fatal Shooting, Stabbing of War Veteran

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on a San Antonio woman on trial for the 2017 murder of her boyfriend after the pair argued. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 201920 min

Indictments Returned in Killing of San Antonio Baby

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has new details on charges against Christopher Davila and other family members authorities say worked together to conceal the death of 8-month-old King Jay Davila. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 201918 min

Bond Reduced for San Antonio Air Force Major Suspected in Wife's Disappearance

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala breaks down what is currently known about the disappearance of twenty-nine-year-old Andreen McDonald, a San Antonio businesswoman went missing a month ago and is believed to be dead. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 201915 min

Vanessa Cameron Convicted of Murder Again With Longer Prison Term

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala breaks down how a technicality allowed the daughter of a retired police officer to be sentenced twice for the same murder, with the final sentence now longer than her original sentencing. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 201919 min

Civil Rights Group Marches Around Courthouse, Seeks Bail Reform

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on the activity of a civil rights group trying to enact a cashless bail system for misdemeanor crimes in Bexar County. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 201917 min

Retrial of Vanessa Cameron, Accused of Murder

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on the retrial of Vanessa Cameron, the daughter of a retired San Antonio police officer, who was originally convicted in what was called a failed scheme to collect a hefty life insurance payout by orchestrating the death of her child's father, VIA bus driver Samuel Allen Johnson Jr. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad cho...

Mar 01, 201917 min

San Antonio Serial Killer Pleads Guilty in Rape, Strangulation Killings

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala gives details on the sentencing of confessed serial killer Johnny Joe Avalos for the rape and strangulation deaths of five women. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-serial-killer-who-raped-and-strangled-13629167.php?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 201919 min

‘Angel of Death' Genene Jones Found Competent, Defense Wants Another Examination

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on the competency of convicted child killer Genene Jones, who now faces five new charges of murder from the 1980s. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/DA-moving-forward-on-new-murder-charges-as-San-13617246.php?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 201919 min

Looking Back on the Murder Trial of Christian Bautista

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala recalls the details of the "random" attack and murder of a San Antonio jogger. Read more at https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/crime/article/Bautista-guilty-of-murder-in-stabbing-death-of-6800786.php?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 01, 201919 min
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