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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

Bexar County’s First Murder Trial of the Year, a Cold Case From 2015

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala explains how police used a partial finger print and other evidence to solve the murder and burning of a woman by her ex-boyfriend. Read more at https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-Antonio-Nu-ez-burning-killing-13543655.php?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 201921 min

Second Co-Defendant in Killing of San Antonio Police Officer Sentenced

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala explains the final chapter in the criminal cases against a man and a woman involved in the shooting of a police officer during a high speed chase. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 201919 min

New Judges Greet San Antonio Jurors

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on new Bexar County judges and their staff. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/New-judges-will-greet-San-Antonio-jurors-this-week-13512870.php?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 201918 min

Authorities Raid The Wrong House

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on a lawsuit that has been filed after the recent mistaken raid of a Leon Valley home. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Leon-Valley-couple-files-suit-after-drug-raid-on-13492677.php?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 05, 201915 min

Accused S.A. Serial Killer Awaiting Psychiatric Evaluation

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala breaks down the 2014 and 2015 murders of what could be a San Antonio serial killer and rapist. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/crime/article/Alleged-S-A-serial-killer-indicted-in-murder-of-10642220.php?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27, 201821 min

Gabriel Moreno Acquitted of Murder in Dismemberment Case

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala breaks down the acquittal of Gabriel Moreno in his second trial for a gruesome murder case from 2014. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/New-DA-Gonzales-wants-to-review-acquital-in-13472054.php?utm_campaign=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 201819 min

Last Vestiges of Criminal Past Erased for Wrongly Convicted ‘San Antonio Four’

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on the tragic yet uplifting case of four women wrongfully accused of assaulting two young girls in 1994. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 06, 201821 min

2nd Murder Retrial in Dismemberment Case

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on the retrial of Gabriel Moreno for the horrific killing of a man on Sept. 30, 2014. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 201817 min

Interview with Judge Joey Contreras

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala and Judge Joey Contreras discuss jury selection and how jurors work with both state and federal courts to decide guilt or innocence. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 201818 min

Felony Veterans Treatment Court

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala describes the year old program that for some felony offenses allows veterans to seek help with their own self-sufficiency through sobriety, employment and education. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 201820 min

Life For Gruesome Murder, No Conviction For Sexual Assault

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala gives final details on two much reported on cases involving San Antonio men. Read more at: https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Judge-sentences-San-Antonio-killer-who-cut-up-13359421.php https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Former-Ballet-San-Antonio-dancer-found-not-guilty-13359422.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 201824 min

Safety Becomes a Concern in Dismemberment Case

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on increased security during the sentencing phase of a trial where 32 year old Daniel Moreno Lopez has already been convicted of killing, dismembering and burning the remains of his girlfriend’s cousin. Read more at: https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Testimony-continues-in-dismemberment-case-13354491.php https://mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Sentencing-hearing-begins-for-man-convicted-in-13351945....

Nov 01, 201819 min

Life Sentences For Repeated Sexual Assault, Son of Accused of Murdering Father

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on the sentencing of a man convicted of repeated sexually assaulting his adopted daughter, and the new trial of a son accused of killing his father. Read more at: https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/crime/article/It-is-not-forgivable-Man-accused-of-repeatedly-13330429.php https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-man-on-trial-accused-of-killing-13328292.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Oct 25, 201822 min

San Antonio Teen Learns His Fate in Deadly Home Invasion Case

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on the conviction of sentencing of 19 year old Jonathan Andrew Perales, who shot and killed a man in his home. Read more at https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Closing-arguments-begin-in-San-Antonio-area-13299170.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 201824 min

Man Who Fathered His Adopted Daughter’s Three Children After Repeated Rapes Pleads Guilty

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala has news of the open plea agreement for Eusebio Castillo, 48, is accused along with his wife, Laura A. Castillo, 47, of sexually assaulting their adopted daughter and niece, Abigail Alvarado, leading to the birth of three children whom the couple raised to think Alvarado was their older sister. Read more at https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Man-who-fathered-his-adopted-daughter-s-three-13273617.php? Learn more about your ad ...

Oct 04, 201817 min

San Antonio Mother Arrested After Disabled Son Dies of Malnutrition, Dehydration

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on the passing of Joshua Alonzo, a 21 year old with cerebral palsy and schizencephaly. His mother, 47 year old Alma Munoz, has been arrested and charged with causing serious bodily injury to a disabled person in connection with his death. Read more at: https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/crime/article/San-Antonio-mother-arrested-after-disabled-son-13257435.php https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/SA-dad-sentence...

Sep 28, 201815 min

Troubled Bexar County Republican Judge Resigns… Again

San Antonio Express-News writer Bruce Selcraig has details on the second resignation of John Fleming, a Republican Bexar Country judge who while no longer serving, will still appear on the November ballot. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/County-Court-Judge-Fleming-submits-his-13237110.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 201816 min

Frances Hall Released, Mark Benavides Victim Convicted

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala has news of the release of Frances Hall and the conviction of a Mark Benavides victim for the intoxication manslaughter of a father walking with his wife and son. Read more at: https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/crime/article/Frances-Hall-convicted-of-killing-husband-2-13212016.php https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Jury-convicts-San-Antonio-woman-in-2013-DWI-death-13213833.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Sep 10, 201822 min

Theft of "Make America Great Again" Hat Leads To Felony Charge

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala has updated information on the case of a viral video that captured a visiting teenager being confronted over his "Make America Great Again" hat. Read more at https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Man-accused-of-grabbing-MAGA-cap-throwing-13193988.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 04, 201819 min

Parents Remember Daughter Whose Body Went Missing From Funeral Home

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala discusses her recent interview with Timothy and Charlotte Mott about their ongoing search for the body of their daughter, who died three years ago from cystic fibrosis, only to have her body go missing before it was to be cremated. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Parents-remember-daughter-whose-body-went-missing-13183520.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 201822 min

Murder Mistrial, Murder Conviction

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala has news of the mistrial in the case of David James Gomez, as well as the conviction of two gang members for a San Antonio-area cop killing. Read more at: https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Judge-declares-mistrial-in-San-Antonio-murder-case-13158188.php https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/2-guilty-in-killing-of-Balcones-Heights-cop-to-be-13157977.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 201820 min

San Antonio Car Shop Owner Accused of Killing

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on 49 year old David James Gomez, a car shop owner accused of killing his business associate, 42 year old Isaias Flores, in 2015. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Trial-begins-for-San-Antonio-car-shop-owner-13141566.php. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 13, 201821 min

Frances Hall, Mark Benavides & Nico LaHood Case Updates

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala has updates on three cases previously discussed on the podcast. Read more at: https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Convicted-killer-Frances-Hall-drops-bid-for-new-13118267.php https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Four-pending-sex-cases-against-convicted-ex-San-13118097.php https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Appeals-court-sides-with-Bexar-DA-s-office-in-13124908.php?cmpid=gsa-mysa-result Learn more about y...

Aug 06, 201825 min

Brutal Stabbing-Shooting Capital Murder Case Ends in Mistrial

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala explains the chain of events that led to last week's mistrial in the capital murder case against Luis Antonio Arroyo. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Brutal-stabbing-shooting-capital-murder-case-ends-13109271.php. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 201819 min

Double Murder Trial, Benavides Change of Venue

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala gives updates on accused murder Luis Antonio Arroyo and ex-San Antonio lawyer Mark Benavides. Find more details on both cases by visiting: Death sought for San Antonio man accused in ‘disturbing, violent crime’ https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Death-sought-for-San-Antonio-man-accused-in-13079151.php Judge still deciding venue for next trial for ex-San Antonio lawyer convicted in sex case https://www.expressnews.com/news/loca...

Jul 23, 201824 min

Murder Mistrial, Benavides Back in Court

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala has updates on both sides starting over again in the capital murder case of Brian Flores, as well as the upcoming trial for former Bexar County public defender Mark Benavides. Find more details on both cases by visiting: https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-death-penalty-case-ends-in-mistrial-13052125.php https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Trial-date-set-for-ex-San-Antonio-attorney-13052501.php Learn mo...

Jul 09, 201821 min

Several Case Updates

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details three different Bexar County court cases. Jurors sentence David Villarreal to 60 years in prison in the death of his boyfriend: https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-man-hears-verdict-in-2015-stabbing-13024270.php Former H-E-B executive John Morgan Campbell denied probation: https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Former-HEB-executive-convicted-of-child-porn-in-13026963.php Cheryl Reed sentenced f...

Jul 02, 201822 min

‘Paranoid’ San Antonio Man Claims He Stabbed Boyfriend Over Hidden Cameras

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details of a meth-related murder trial to hear closing arguments today. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Paranoid-San-Antonio-man-said-he-stabbed-13015299.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 201821 min

Immigrant Tractor-Trailer Driver, First Capital Murder-Death Case Since 2015

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on the alleged driver of the tractor-trailer where 54 immigrants were found last week in Northeast San Antonio, as well as the capital murder trial of Brian Flores, accused of killing two teenagers for someone else in the deaths of Joshua Rodriguez and Victoria Dennis in September 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 201822 min
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