On the outside, Kouri and Eric Richins seemed to have the perfect family. When Eric suddenly died in 2022, Kouri went from a seemingly loving wife to a mourning widow, writing a children's book to help her sons grieve. One month after promoting her book on a local television show, Kouri was arrested and charged with murdering her husband. Award-winning Trial Attorney and Host of the Courtroom Confidential Podcast Joshua Ritter recaps the facts of the case and shares what listeners can expect to ...
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Mar 07, 2025•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Casey Anthony is back in the public eye after posting a video to TikTok preparing to advocate for herself and her late daughter, Caylee. Meanwhile, Juilliard-trained pianist Zachary Hughes was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison for killing 41-year-old Christina Parcell. And in New Jersey, suspected murderer Matthew Hertgen attempted to commit suicide inside his jail cell. He's been charged with violently murdering his brother and pet cat. Retired NYPD Inspector, Attorney, and...
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Mar 05, 2025•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast When most couples get married, they promise to love each other, 'til death do them part. When Kelly and Jason Cochran got married, they made a different kind of vow: if either one of them cheated, their spouse got to kill their affair partner, or they'd be killed by their spouse. This deadly pact eventually came true, but it didn't end in just one murder. Michigan Police Chief Laura Frizzo and Indiana Detective Jeremy Ogden discuss how their investigations into Kelly Cochran brought them togethe...
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Feb 28, 2025•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman delivered a blow to the Menendez brothers' fight for freedom, asking the court to reject their request for a new trial. In 2023, Erik and Lyle Menendez filed a habeas corpus petition that introduced new evidence of alleged sexual abuse; however, D.A. Hochman cited issues with the credibility of the evidence. Retired NYPD Inspector, attorney, and FOX News Contributor Paul Mauro unpacks the standards needed to secure a new trial and discusses the renewe...
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Feb 26, 2025•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Emily revisits her conversation with Criminal Defense Attorney Jack Earley to discuss his experience representing Betty Broderick during her murder trial. In 1989, Betty shot and killed her ex-husband and his new wife inside their San Diego home. Betty never denied pulling the trigger, yet she claimed that the cold-blooded murder resulted from years of abuse that drove her to a breaking point. Dan recounts his experience with Betty and details what it was like to work on such a high-profile crim...
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Feb 21, 2025•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast In December 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan. Five days later, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania. He faces 11 charges, one of which being first degree murder in furtherance of terrorism. The alleged shooter has since developed a cult following. If the case goes to trial, it's expected to be one of the most-watched court battles in history. Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Eiglarsh explains why he believes the p...
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Feb 19, 2025•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Growing up, April Balascio remembers constantly moving across the country at her father's will. Her father was Edward Wayne Edwards, a man who could either be the life of the party, or a violently abusive. As an adult, April was still haunted by her father's mysterious actions, so she began to dig deeper. However, her investigation uncovered a dark and sinister truth: her father was a serial killer. Author and subject of The Clearing podcast April Balascio details her life story, the shocking re...
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Feb 14, 2025•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brad Simpson made his first court appearance of 2025 this week. The 54-year-old has been accused of murdering his wife, Texas realtor Suzanne Simpson, and hiding her body. Meanwhile, accused Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger's attorneys have revealed new DNA evidence that could aid their defense. Retired NYPD Inspector and FOX News Contributor Paul Mauro discusses the shocking new updates in both cases. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on ...
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Feb 12, 2025•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's often said that love makes people do crazy things. For Toby Dorr, love led her to break the law. While operating a prison dog program, Toby met and fell in love with John Manard, a man serving a life sentence for a deadly carjacking. Feelings grew between the two, and on February 12th, 2006, Toby smuggled John out of prison. The pair was subsequently caught and arrested, but it was during Toby's prison sentence that she was able to find freedom. Author and criminal justice reform advocate T...
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Feb 07, 2025•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jan Broberg survived being abducted and raped by a friend of the family, not once, but twice. Despite being twice saved from Robert Berchtold's abductions, Jan was still impacted by his manipulation tactics. Though the nightmare continued into Jan's adulthood, it didn't stop her from speaking out. Actress, writer, and survivor Jan Broberg details how Robert Berchtold continued to stalk and harass her in her later life, and how it prompted her to begin telling her story. Later, she details how th...
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Feb 05, 2025•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast In 1974, 12-year-old Jan Broberg was kidnapped and raped by a friend of the family. Jan was eventually found, and her abductor was only jailed for 10 days. 2 years later, through manipulation, blackmail, and grooming, the monster was able to kidnap her a second time. Actress, writer, and survivor Jan Broberg details the stories of her abductions and shares the dark truth of grooming. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crim...
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Jan 31, 2025•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Emily revisits her conversation with author, speaker, and former Colombo Caporegime Michael Franzese as he sheds light on his unique relationship with Lyle Menendez. Michael spent nearly a year in solitary confinement with Lyle and discusses how the prison system impacted them. Later, he sheds light on the things that Lyle confided in him and shares a message of hope within the criminal justice system. For more on the Menendez brothers case, listen to the FOX Nation Investigates Podcast. Follow ...
Jan 30, 2025•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Oklahoma's only female death row inmate, Brenda Andrew, now 61, whose attorneys argue was "sex-shamed" during her husband's murder trial, may have another day in court after a Supreme Court ruling. Andrew was sentenced to death in 2004 for the murder of her estranged husband, Rob Andrew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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