An afternoon movie date turns deadly when a retired police captain claims he acted in self-defense, but will a jury believe that his life was in danger? Former Tampa police officer Curtis Reeves is on trial for the 2014 shooting death of Chad Oulson at a movie theater. Investigators say the men got into an argument when Reeves confronted Oulson about using his cellphone. Surveillance video shows Oulson grab Reeves’ popcorn and throw it at him. Reeves then fires a gun, fatally wounding Oulson. Re...
Sep 26, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Investigators compared the gruesome scene of Earl and Terry Robertson’s deaths to that of the Charles Manson murders. Authorities quickly zeroed in on the victims’ son Jimmy, who stood to inherit over two million dollars, but what shocked the small South Carolina community the most was the alleged involvement of mild-mannered Meredith Moon. How did she become wrapped up in one of South Carolina’s most horrific crimes? This week’s Court TV Podcast dives deeper into this case with an audio edition...
Sep 25, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast, Vinnie Politan does a deep dive into the new charges against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. He was arrested for federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges and pleaded not guilty. An indictment says the music mogul “engaged in a persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse toward women and other individuals." For more on the case, CLICK HERE. https://www.courttv.com/tag/sean-diddy-combs/ Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/...
Sep 25, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast As Carly Gregg’s trial continues, Vinnie Politan dissects her body language, her mental health, and what happened the day she shot her mother and stepfather. Vinnie Politan and his expert guests analyze Carly Gregg's body language in footage following the shooting of her mother, Ashley Smylie. They also examine Carly's relationship with her stepfather, Heath Smylie, and the severity of Carly's mental health issues. For more on the case, CLICK HERE. https://www.courttv.com/tag/carly-gregg/ Watch ...
Sep 21, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast During a quiet summer evening in 2017, a woman dials 911 to report her husband is dead on the floor of his snake breeding facility. Lynlee Renick claims she has no idea who shot and killed 29-year-old Ben Renick, a world-renowned snake breeder and father of two. After four years of twists, turns, and secrets revealed, Lynlee Renick goes to trial and Court TV’s cameras are there for her testimony and a surprising sentence. For more on the case, CLICK HERE. ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/lynlee-ren...
Sep 20, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Carly Gregg is a fifteen-year-old girl facing a potential life sentence for allegedly murdering her mother and attempting to kill her stepfather. Why would a seemingly normal teenage girl be compelled to commit these crimes? This episode of the Court TV Podcast takes you inside the courtroom as Heath Smylie, the defendant’s stepfather and surviving victim, testifies in the case against her on 9/17/2024. For more on the case against Carly Gregg, Click Here. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today h...
Sep 19, 2024•2 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vinnie Politan is investigating the deaths and chaos surrounding Lori Vallow Daybell. Lori has been sentenced to serve three life sentences without the possibility of parole in Idaho for the murders of her two youngest children and her husband's first wife. Additionally, Lori is facing charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in two separate cases. The first indictment alleges that Lori conspired with her brother, Alex Cox, to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. She is also cha...
Sep 18, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In 2022, actors and ex-spouses Johnny Depp and Amber Heard squared off in a Virginia courtroom. Depp sued Heard for defamation after she wrote about domestic abuse in an op-ed that appeared in The Washington Post. Depp wasn't named in the article but claimed the piece implied he abused her, and as a result, he lost movie roles and faced public scorn. Heard countersued Depp, claiming his former attorney Adam Waldman defamed her by publicly calling her claims of abuse "a hoax." After nearly 13 hou...
Sep 14, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Court TV Podcast, Vinnie Politan examines the circumstances and facts surrounding the case against OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney. She is accused of fatally stabbing her 27-year-old, live-in boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, in their Miami apartment in April 2022. Clenney is charged with second-degree murder and claims she acted in self-defense. As part of their investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for not only Courtney’s accounts but also those of her parents...
Sep 14, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Carly Gregg was just fourteen years old when prosecutors say she committed the unthinkable. She stands accused of fatally shooting her own mother and attempting to kill her stepfather. What would compel a young girl, with an outstanding academic record according to defense attorneys, to carry out such a heinous act? This episode of the Court TV Podcast features audio from a pre-trial motion hearing from 9/10/2024 before Carly Gregg faces a jury. For more on the case against Carly Gregg, Click He...
Sep 12, 2024•2 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Julia Jenaé, in for Vinnie Politan, examines the case against Donna Adelson and her alleged involvement in the murder-for-hire plot of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel in this episode. #CourtTV #Podcast #VinniePolitanInvestigates 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/courttvTwitter/X https://twitt...
Sep 07, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sixty-four-year-old Thurman Martin ruled his family with an iron fist, brutally beating anyone who dared stand up to his emotional and physical abuse. Then one day he vanished, his family telling police he'd left with just a few changes of clothing. But when Martin's body was discovered buried under a tomato patch in his yard, the biggest challenge investigators would face was narrowing down the number of suspects in a family where everyone wanted him dead. For more Court TV originals, click her...
Sep 05, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vinnie Politan investigates missing mother and wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, and the odd circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Julia Jenaé provides an update on the arrest of Mamta's husband, Naresh who is charged with concealing a body. #CourtTV #Podcast #VinniePolitanInvestigates 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 h...
Aug 31, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast The cold-blooded murder of Ron Stovall - chased down and executed inside his own home - had all the signs of a mob hit. After a criminal with alleged ties to organized crime was arrested with the murder weapon, police thought they had their man until a shocking courtroom confession blew open a deadly conspiracy involving a grandmother, a hairdresser, her wannabe gangster boyfriend, and a murderous custody dispute. For more Court TV originals, click here. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today htt...
Aug 29, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vinnie Politan investigates the deaths of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin and their alleged murderer, Bryan Kohberger. #CourtTV #Podcast #VinniePolitanInvestigates Catch Up on the Facts: ( https://www.courttv.com/tag/bryan-kohberger/ ) 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/co...
Aug 24, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a case that shocked the nation, a mother and son stand trial for the unthinkable. Shanda Vander Ark, once a promising law clerk, now faces murder charges in the death of her own child. But was her eldest son a willing accomplice, or another victim manipulated by a monster? For 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.com/podcast/ FOLL...
Aug 22, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vinnie Politan digs into the Suitcase Murder Trial of Sarah Boone, who is charged with the second-degree murder of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr. Boone says she fell asleep during a game of hide and seek and awoke to find her boyfriend dead-zipped inside a suitcase at the couple’s home. After 8 attorneys withdrew from her case, the judge ruled that Boone must represent herself pro se. Joined by the Honorable Judge Belvin Perry, Vinnie Politan takes a look at all sides of this case, including th...
Aug 19, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ajike “AJ,” Owens was a mother of four who was fatally shot through her neighbor’s door during an ongoing feud, but will Susan Lorincz’s actions be seen as self-defense? This episode features opening statements in the Knocking Neighbor Shooting Trial from 8/13/2024. Hear both sides lay out their cases for the men and women tasked with determining whether or not this shooting was justified. For more on the Knocking Neighbor Shooting Trial, Click Here. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https:/...
Aug 15, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vinnie Politan looks at the life and death of investigative journalist Jeff German and the evidence against the man accused of killing him, former Clark County public administrator Robert Telles. In this episode, Vinnie digs into the reasons prosecutors believe Telles, now 47, killed German - over articles German wrote for the Las Vegas Review-Journal about Telles’ alleged inappropriate relationship with a female staffer. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police were able to locate surveillance video of a ...
Aug 09, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In 2010 Rusty Sneiderman was gunned down at his son’s preschool in an Atlanta suburb. As investigators continued to pull the threads surrounding his murder, they were led to Hemy Neuman: the boss of Rusty’s wife Andrea and her alleged affair partner. Did Hemy act alone? Or was he coerced by Andrea to get Rusty out of the picture? For 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/...
Aug 08, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ashley Benefield is a former ballerina who fatally shot her estranged husband in the middle of a child custody dispute. She claims that the shooting was in self-defense, but prosecutors say it was murder. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features Benefield’s testimony from 7/26/2024, telling the jury her firsthand account. For more on the "Black Swan" Murder Trial, Click Here. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv...
Aug 01, 2024•3 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ashley Benefield is a former ballerina on trial for the fatal shooting of her husband during a child custody battle. She claims she was in fear for her life while prosecutors say it was murder. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features opening statements from the Black Swan Murder Trial from 7/23/2024. Hear both sides lay out their cases for the jury that will have to determine if this shooting was in self-defense or in cold blood. For more on the "Black Swan" Murder Trial, Click Here. Watch...
Jul 25, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast A former ballerina caught up in a whirlwind romance that ended with her shooting her estranged husband. Ashley Benefield claims she shot Doug Benefield in self-defense, but prosecutors say that this fatal shooting was murder. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the final motion hearing from 7/16/2024 before Benefield faces a jury. For more on the "Black Swan" Murder Trial, Click Here. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https...
Jul 18, 2024•4 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alec Baldwin faces criminal charges for the film set shooting that sent shockwaves through Hollywood. In an audio edition of this documentary special, Court TV breaks down exactly what happened when Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. For more on the Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Trial, 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.com/podcast/ FOLLO...
Jul 11, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast A father bludgeoned to death. A confession by his sons, Alex and Derek King. But did family friend Ricky Chavis play a role in this brutal murder? The boys’ confession is called into question after the discovery that Ricky is a pedophile who was after Alex. his episode of the Court TV Podcast features an audio edition of our original true crime series Accomplice to Murder with Vinnie Politan, which examines the cases and verdicts that may not be as clear-cut as initially thought. For more Court ...
Jul 04, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast The prosecution claims Jamie Faith was executed by war hero Darrin Lopez so that he could be with his high school sweetheart Jennifer Faith, with whom he was having an online BDSM affair. But the defense argues Jennifer exploited Darrin's trust and PTSD, faking abuse to convince him she was in mortal danger. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features an audio edition of our original true crime series Accomplice to Murder with Vinnie Politan, which examines the cases and verdicts that may not ...
Jun 27, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast The death of Boson police officer John O’Keefe has left a community divided. Prosecutors claim his girlfriend, Karen Read, backed into him with her SUV, leaving him to die in the snow, while she says that she has been framed for his murder. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the cross-examination of trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the controversial case against Karen Read from 6/12/2024. For more on the case against Karen Read, Click Here. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE St...
Jun 20, 2024•4 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine the world of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, who was sent to sleep in a bed with her mom's boyfriend by her own mother. Now that man, Stephan Sterns, is accused of abusing and killing that child. In this episode, Vinnie Politan and his expert guests look more closely at Stephan Sterns, including his police interviews, body language and cellphone analysis, to answer the question everybody is wondering: Does Sterns' story add up? #CourtTV #Podcast #VinniePolitanInvestigates #MadelineSoto #Steph...
Jun 16, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Prosecutors allege Boson police officer John O’Keefe was hit by his girlfriend’s SUV and left to die in the snow after a night of drinking. Defense attorneys claim that Karen Read is not only innocent but that she is the target of an elaborate cover-up. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the direct examination of Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in this case from 6/10/2024. For more on the case against Karen Read, Click Here. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.cou...
Jun 13, 2024•3 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast PODCAST: In January 2022 Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe was found dead in the snow outside of a friend’s house in Canton, Massachusetts. Prosecutors say Karen Read, O’Keefe’s girlfriend, hit him with her car and left him to die, while she claims that she is being framed. As jurors take in every piece of evidence and testimony, they are tasked with determining if Karen Read is a killer, or the scapegoat in an elaborate cover-up conspiracy. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features testimo...
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