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Happy New Year! And boy, am I glad it's a new one. It's officially this baby's second year and hopefully, the year in which I really figure out how to podcast - in all seriousness, your listens, comments, and reviews are so appreciated, and I look forward to improving my craft and continuing to bring you lots of breaking updates in 2023. Kicking off on a super strong note, we have a breaking update in the quadruple Idaho murders case; which has been so sad, scary, and scarce on any updates until last week, when an arrest was finally made. Plus, we check in on what's going on with Adnan Syed (both good and bad news, ugh) and the Hae Min Lee case in general. Then we discuss some upcoming dates to put in your mental planner in 2023 - lots of big things are on the horizon. Finally, two media recs - don't hate me for the first one, please.
Sources:
Grad student arrested in University of Idaho murders
Idaho suspect: everything we know so far
Adnan Syed hired by Georgetown
Lee family requests redo
10 criminal trials scheduled for the first half of 2023
Paul Flores sentencing date moved
Bone Valley podcast
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It's a quickie but a relatively biggie, as we have sentencing for former COO of Theranos and right-hand man to convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes, Sunny Balwani. He plans to appeal but he's headed to prison as of now for manyy many years. Also, a new lawsuit is filed against extreme predator and convicted assaulted Bill Cosby, who was released after serving only 3 years in prison. And genetic genealogy wins again - ID-ing a boy who was until now only known as the "boy in the box," having been murdered and dumped on the side of a road in Pennsylvania in the 50s. We now have an ID and police are working to catch his killer next... check the sources for the tipline!
Sources:
Sunny Balwani is sentenced to 13 years in prison
Elizabeth Holmes is trying to avoid prison
Bill Cosby & NBC is being sued once again for sexual assault
"Boy in the Box" is Identified - if you know anything about this case, submit to the tipline here!
How genetic genealogy works - an in-depth article
We Can Do Hard Things episode with Sarah Edmonson of NXIVM
Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Field
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Just when you think shit can't get crazier. What a year this is for true crime, right? In this breaking-news-packed episode we discuss the JonBenet Ramsey case being reopened and looked at with new eyes and with new, modern DNA testing - will this finally bring about an answer after all these years? And the case of Dan Markel's murder has a possible game-changing moment this week as Katherine Magbanua is seemingly ready to talk - speaking with prosecutors this week; we can only imagine, maybe finally spilling on the Adelsons!? Finally, Elizabeth Holmes has been sentenced!
Sources:
JonBenet Ramsey murder case is reopened
Katherine Magbanua Talks
Tweets of Elizabeth Holmes sentencing
Elizabeth Holmes sentenced
The Good Nurse on Netflix
When We Were Bright and Beautiful
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Welcome back to another wild week in true crime with a couple major breaking updates on cold cases. A couple of this week's topics were directly thanks to an amazing post in the My Favorite Murderino Frienderino Fb group rounding up all the updates and breakthroughs of late, which put some new cases on Emmy's radar! Including the Lady of the Dunes finally being ID-ed. Our biggest case this week is a major breakthrough (arrest!) in the Delphi Murders case after years of no answers. We also cover the latest in the Elizabeth Holmes saga. Plus a robust list of media recs to stream - and one to DEFINITELY not.
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Extreme Punishment - new Dan Markel book
Murderinos-Frienderinos MVP post
Holmes denied new trial
Arrest made in Delphi murder
First look at Delphi murders suspect
The Lady of the Dunes Identified
The Vow Season 2
Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty
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Wow, thanks so much for the listens on the last episode's recap of the Adnan Syed developments! This week we have even bigger headlines if possible; in the form of MAJOR news about the 4-month trial of Paul and Rubin Flores for the 1996 murder of Kristen Smart. Verdicts were read this week after two separate juries deliberated, and wow I thought this day would never come! And if that wasn't enough - Adnan Syed is a FULLY free man after the pending DNA results came back this week, pointing to two alternate suspects and causing the state to completely drop all charges against him in the killing of Hae Min Lee. Will we have another trial soon? What's next for Adnan? All that and more. Finally, scumbag Harvey Weinstein heads to trial, part 2, on 11 counts of rape and assault. And we share some spooky snz-appropriate watches, reads, and listens for your weekend.
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Paul Flores is found GUILTY of murder/Ruben Flores is found not guilty
All charges dropped against Adnan Syed
Harvey Weinstein LA trial to begin Monday
Your Own Backyard Podcast
Rabia and Ellen Solve the Case
Unsolved Mysteries
The Cut article on "The Watcher"
Please remember to rate and review - unless you're gonna hate on my voice because sorry it's just my voice - and email me your tips, comments, and Halloween costumes at [email protected]! -
This episode is admittedly 3 weeks overdue, but we have a MAJOR, major, impossible to see coming update in the case of Adnan Syed, who was convicted over 20 years ago for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee, and has been serving out a life sentence ever since. We cover the shocking update of the state of Maryland filing a motion to have his conviction vacated, and the even more shocking update of his conviction ACTUALLY being vacated! Unbelieavble.
Emmy also shares some media recommendations and delves into the heated debate about the new Dahmer Netflix show and what it says about the true crime genre as a whole.
Sources:
Undisclosed Season 1 (if you listen to anything about this case, this should be it)
The Case Against Adnan Syed on HBO
Serial
Critique of Serial Follow Up Episode
Hae Min Lee's family asks to halt legal proceedings
Rabia and Ellyn Solve the Case
The Patient
Dahmer and the Ethics of True Crime - Vulture -
This week's episode is a little chaotic and a little all over the place, but we cover some ground and get caught up on updates in a handful of high-profile true crime cases, including what's up with Sunny Balwani's pending sentencing, Elizabeth Holmes' latest scheme to avoid prison time, crazily, Scott Peterson is in the news cycle again (ugh!), and R. Kelly general awfulness. Emmy also shares a handful of media recs in the true crime space, both podcasts, and books, and introduced a new segment: outside of crime, where she shares an unrelated obsession that's making/ruining her life this week (the obsesssion is part of the reason this podcast is belated.)
Listen in and get updated!
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The latest with Sunny Balwani
Elizabeth Holmes asks for retrial
Scott Peterson's bid for retrial
Scott Peterson's case Wikipedia
True Crime Obsesssed: The Murder of Laci Peterson
R. Kelly's latest trial this week
"Surviving R. Kelly" on Netflix
Your Own Backyard Podcast
Sounds like a Cult
Something was Wrong
The Last to Vanish
The Silent Patient
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Welcome to episode 13! We're breaking format a little bit today and talking about some different-than-usual topics that are in the headlines this week, because wow is it a different-than-usual week! We have to talk about the FBI Mar-A-Lago raids...we have to talk about Alex Jones. And then we also go into where Ghislaine Maxwell is serving her sentence, what sentence Katherine Magbanua got last week, how the very last accused woman in the Salem Witch Trials had her name cleared 300 + years after the fact...and more. It's a doozy. It's a mix bag. It's a lot. So to wrap up, Emmy shares some of the non true-crime media recommendations (breaking format again!) she's consuming this week to disassociate just a bit. Cause we could all use it.
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Trump's Mar a Lago raided by FBI
Tucker Carlson is shitting himself
Katherine Magbanua's sentencing
Alex Jones circus of a trial
Officers charged in the murder of Breonna Taylor
Last Conviction in Salem Witch Trials is Cleared
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It's been a minute, again, after a chaotic AF month for Emmy with family drama, back-to-back travel, and COVID...womp womp. But we're back! With a long list of updates in some of the biggest true crime cases of the moment, including movement in the trial of Paul and Ruben Flores, finally! We have a sentencing date for Katherine Magbanua, and a new tell-all book by Dan Markel's mother. Are we getting closer to answers, finally, about Adnan Syed from the hit podcast serial? It sounds like it! There's also some major movement in the INSANE case of Alec Murdaugh, former SC attorney - truly one of the craziest cases you've ever heard of. Listen in and get updated on the world of true crime as of late.
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Your Own Backyard with trial updates
Ghislaine Maxwell gets her sentence
Pre-order Ruth Markel's tell-all book
Could we finally get answers about Adnan Syed and who killed Hae Min Lee?
Baltimore is getting a new state attorney
Alex Murdaugh pleads not guilty
Misconduct allegations against Billy Jensen
I'll be Gone in the Dark documentary
Victoria's Secret Hulu documentary
The Good Nurse -
Whew, long time no update! Emmy appreciates your patience, as it's been a month full of personal chaos, unexpected travel, death in the family, etc. But we're back and with a full agenda of true crime updates, cause a lot has happened in some very high-profile cases including Paul Flores' and Ruben Flores' trial finally taking shape, Gabby Petito's family taking Brian Laundrie's family to court in a civil suit, delays in the trial of the other two cops in the murder of George Floyd, and perhaps the OG of unsolved cases - Jon Benet Ramsey's brother is calling for a renewed testing of DNA.
Let's dive in shall we?
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Paul Flores' jury selection underway - but delayed
Gabby Petito's parents take Brian Laundrie's to trial
Charlie Adelson loses his high profile lawyer
Trial for two cops in George Floyd's murder pushed back
Jon Benet Ramsey's brother blasts the Boulder police
Suspect Podcast
Mind over Murder on HBO
Your Own Backyard trial weekly updates, the People vs. Flores
Keep Sweet, Pray, and Obey
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It's the 10th episode, and we have major updates to catch up on in three high-profile cases. Ryan Duke for the murder of Tara Grinstead has reached a surprising (to some) verdict; Katherine Magbanua in the murder of FSU professor Dan Markel has reached a verdict (a little shocking but relieving!) and Amber Heard v. Johnny Depp's civil suit has concluded and we now await a verdict from the jury, likely sometime next week. Also a minor update in the pending trial date of Paul Flores for the murder of Kristen Smart. Big stuff all around! Come get caught up on everything that went down this past week.
We also discuss the horrific shooting in Uvalde, TX and go over some ways you can take action by calling your representatives, and exactly how to do so and what to say. Listen until the end for these important action steps.
Please rate and review! Thanks so much for being here this week and always.
Sources:
Paul Flores's trial date pushed back yet again
The defamation trial of Depp v. Heard wraps up and heads to deliberations
Possible outcomes in the Depp v. Heard trial
What the Depp v. Heard trial is revealing about all of us
Up and Vanished Season 4
The jury reaches verdict in Ryan Duke murder trial
Stream Katherine Magbanua trial
Dan Markel murder verdict
@Emilyinyourphone on IG for tips on calling your reps
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The world's a heavy place - let's escape with some relaxing true crime! In all seriousness, it's another biggie, as this week has brought simultaneous high profile cases that are being live streamed; Ryan Duke is on trial for the alleged murder of Tara Grinstead of Up and Vanished Season 1 (is his confession real or fake? What about the ex bf who was a cop..!? UGH) plus Katherine Magbanua AKA the connective tissue (allegedly) in FSU professor Dan Markel's murder is back on trial this week after her 2019 one ended in mistrial. Lots to discuss! Not to mention the incredibly problematic ways the public opinion surrounding Amber Heard v. Johnny Depp is setting us all back in some really troubling ways. And media recs - including an Armie Hammer expose!? So much happening.
Sources:
Buzzfeed News think piece on what we're getting wrong about Amber Heard
False Confessions Explained
Up and Vanished Season 1
Oxygen's piece on the Ryan Duke case, Bo Dukes
Closing Arguments End in Ryan Duke Trial
CBS - Tara Grinstead Murder & 48 Hours Special (lol not 40/40...my bad)
Katherine Magbanua Day 2
WCTV Magbanua Retrial
Buffalo Terrorist Indicted on First-Degree Murder
Billy McFarland gets early prison release
7M Documentary
Armie Hammer documentary
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A short but packed episode with a plethora of updates on some high profile cases such as Madeleine McCann's recently named suspect and Paul Flores' new trial location. Charlie Adelson is sitting in jail and being held without bond, and excitingly, the trial is finally starting in the murder of Tara Grinstead - the subject of season 1 of the wildly popular Up and Vanished.
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Donate for reproductive freedom
Brene Brown on finding joy in the midst of struggle
New judge and location for Paul Flores trial
Tara Grinstead case begins Monday
Katherine Magbagnua trial will carry on as planned
New evidence in Madeleine McCann case
Up and Vanished Season 1
Mashable rips into The Staircase
Legally Judgy podcast
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THIS IS BIG! Emmy was counting down the minutes until she could get to her mic and record this emergency update episode on two MASSIVE news updates in two nationally known cases: the murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel - which took place in Emmy's hometown, and the disappearance and suspected murder of Madeleine McCann. Admittedly she might have a hometown bias, but the murder case of Dan Markel is one Emmy's followed obsessively for the past 8 years, and the arrest of former brother in law of the slain professor was a moment many have been waiting for anxiously. Listen in for all you need to know to get caught up to speed on both of the developments of these major cases.
Got a tip, suggestion, or comment? Please email [email protected]. And please remember to rate and review - it helps this little podcast grow!
Sources:
Charlie Adelson arrested
Transcript from Adelson's conversation
Over My Dead Body podcast (listen to Tally season)
Legal expert's reaction to recording
New developments in 15 year old missing child case
Suspect formally named in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann -
Emmy tries to not ramble but fails, mostly because she has a renewed and more passionate than ever obsession with the Adnan Syed case and for the first time has a STRONG opinion on whether he’s innocent or guilty – hear which and why, plus of course some updates on high profile cases such as Paul Flores/Kristen Smart and Gabby Petito. Then, hear a listener submission on a story tragically similar to Gabby’s, yet that's getting almost zero air time. And get two podcast recommendations – both of which Emmy has been binging hard all week, plus a Hulu true crime-inspired show to stream soon.
Email your ghost stories for next week's listener submission segment to [email protected], and please rate and review wherever you're listening!
Sources
Undisclosed podcast season 1True Crime Obsessed Podcast
One year anniversary of arrest of Paul Flores in murder of Kristen SmartSherry Papani to plead guilty to fake abduction
Gabby Petito’s family sues Laundries
My own experience with domestic abuse
Red flags of abuse to know from Gabby Petito's case
Veronica Reyes-Diaz missing since 2020
2 missing Florida women from same area
Candy on Hulu
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It's an action-packed one, with updates and latest developments in several of THE biggest headline-making cases of the moment, such as the trials of Paul Flores, the upcoming sentencing of Ghislaine Maxwell, and the shit show that is Alex Murdaugh. Plus, Emmy shares cases you may not have heard of but should have - including one that is particularly near to her heart and personal, for any survivors of domestic abuse. Plus get ready to stream two shows based around high-profile true crime cases.
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Ghislaine Maxwell tries to get a retrial
Alex Murdaugh guilty of stealing housekeeper's insurance settlement
Paul Flores's legal team requests new venue
The case of Tracy McCarter
The hate-crime murder of Jason Fox and podcast
The Girl from Plainville
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In this short and to-the-point episode (less rambling - we're getting right to it!) Emmy shares some updates from this past week's news cycle including the horrific string of murders of people experiencing homelessness, plus some major updates on the Theranos/Elizabeth Holmes case, and the trial that started it all for Emmy - Adnan Syed, whose case just had a major update that could change everything.
We also talk about a case we should be seeing more of in the news, with the detainment in Russia of WNBA player Brittney Griner.
Plus, hear about two true crime shows/docs worth streaming this weekend.
Sources:
Chilling Details of Shooting Spree of Homeless Men
Additional Forensic Testing for Adnan Syed
Serial Season 1
Sunny Balwani's Theranos Trial
Brittney Griner's Detention Extended
Bad Vegan
Have a "tip" for a case you'd like covered or a story that's always on your radar? Send me an email with feedback, suggestions, constructive criticism, etc, to [email protected]! -
Emmy covers a hodgepodge ranging from some larger racial justice cases that are being ruled on and lesser known “niche” cases (TikTok cults!) But first, shares honest, unedited thoughts on the heartbreaking situation in Ukraine, ways to help, her personal ties to the issue, and a small rant about toxic positivity in the context of world events.
We discuss:
-What’s happening in Ukraine, toxic positivity rant, ways to help-Recent jury verdicts on Ahmaud Arbery’s killer’s case, the three cops who were found to have played a roll in George Floyd’s murder, Brett Hankison for Breonna Taylor’s killing, and what this all says about the state of policing in America.
-The bizarre “abduction” of Sherri Papani
-The alleged TikTok dance cult..!?
-Thoughts on The Dropout on Hulu & wrap-up
Ways to Help Ukraine
1. Mercy Corps
2. International Rescue Committee
3. Global Giving
4. Save the Children
Sources:
CNN: 3 Cases that Fueled a Movement Returned Verdicts in the Last 2 Weeks
People: Sherri Papini Case
Be There in 5 Podcast
WithoutaCrystalBall on IG
Have a "tip" for a case you'd like covered or a story that's always on your radar? Send me an email with feedback, suggestions, constructive criticism, etc, to [email protected]!
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Welcome to episode 2!
It's a short but sweet update (and a very late-night, last-minute record,) as Emmy updates you breaking updates in the federal hate crime trial for the convicted killers of Ahmaud Arbery, plus updates on where things stand with Jerry Harris from Cheer and his recent plea reversal, and finally, the insane tangled web that is the Murdaugh family saga and the most recent updates on that true shit show of a case.
Plus, get excited for some new true-crime-turned-movies/shows to stream and hear a hot take on The Tinder Swindler.
Sources referenced in this episode include:
NY Times: Ahmaud Arbery Verdict
BBC: Murdaugh Case
NY Times: Jerry Harris Pleads GuiltyGreenville Online: Murdaugh Family Selling Home
Pop Sugar: The Thing About Pam
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Welcome! If you've ever thought to yourself, I wish there was a podcast that succinctly summarized all the must-know from the true crime news cycle so I could stay in the know - well, now there is. In the introduction episode of True Crime Updates, your host Emmy shares her story of how she came to be a true crime junkie herself, during an RV roadtrip across America, and the truly insane week of true crime that inspired her to start this podcast.
Then, we'll go into updates on several unfolding cases making headlines this week, including:
1. What the heck is happening with Elizabeth Holmes and what's next for her case.
2. The federal hate crime trial for the killers of Ahmaud Arbery (NOTE: at the time of recording, this trial had not yet kicked off. It since has begun. More updates on this to come.)
3. Where things stand as of now in the upcoming Paul Flores trial for the murder of Kristen Smart.
Plus, Emmy shares three true crime-inspired shows and documentaries you need to watch, and goes into a rant about some disappointing news that has the internet abuzz, from everyone's favorite OG true crime podcast...
Sources references in this podcast include:
https://www.npr.org/2022/01/12/1072612059/former-theranos-ceo-elizabeth-holmes-to-be-sentenced-on-sept-26
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jan/13/elizabeth-holmes-sentence-september-fraud
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/02/09/arbery-jury-selection-hate-crimes/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/13/us/ahmaud-arbery-hate-crime-racism.html
https://www.yourownbackyardpodcast.com/
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-24/amazon-buys-exclusive-rights-to-my-favorite-murder-podcast
