Legally Brunette
Emily Simpson, known from The Real Housewives of Orange County, and her attorney husband Shane host a true crime podcast that dissects high-profile cases and celebrity court trials. Using their legal expertise, they explain charges, pleas, and appeals in an accessible way. The show offers a front-row seat to courtroom drama without the legal fees.
Episodes
Gypsy Rose-Blanchard: Victim or Perpetrator?
With Gypsy Rose back in headlines after her ex-fiancés tragic passing, Emily and Shane are diving into the crime that initially put her behind bars. What did Münchausen syndrome by proxy look like for Gypsy growing up? How far did her mother’s abuse extend? Did Dee Dee have everyone, including Gypsy, fooled? There is no justification for murder; was it Gypsy’s
Killer Thriller: The Side of the Unabomber Almost Nobody Knew
Ted Kaczynski has been remembered as a brilliant, isolated killer, but people who actually knew him described another side. A local librarian who befriended him said he tutored her child and could make her laugh for hours. Sharlto Copley, who plays him in Ted K, reveals the startling details he uncovered while researching Kaczynski and the side of the notorious killer most people have never heard
Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - The Black Widower
Thomas Randolph was married six times, yet four of his wives had died… What happened to these women? How did he get away with these crimes for so long? Plus, there’s a Rod Stewart song about killing your wife and it’s a detail that Shane can’t quite get over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Killer Thriller Docu: Did a ghost help solve a murder?
A woman is murdered, her body dumped in the Mississippi River, and nearly 30 years later, her ghost may help lead investigators back to her killer. Jennifer Fessler sits down with writer and director Philip Cairney to unpack HBO’s The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story, a chilling true-crime investigation filled with mob ties, buried secrets, shocking twists, and eerie encounters that
Legally Brunette: Christa Pike Updates
The first woman to be executed in Tennessee in over 200 years actually…survived. Christa Pike was given two lethal injections and has since recovered. According to her attorneys, she is now speaking and walking. This is not the first botched lethal injection in Tennessee this year. So, what happens next? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Killer Thriller: Denise Brown Watched O.J. Grab Nicole by the Throat, Then Nicole Went Back to Him
Denise Brown recounts the terrifying night she says she watched O.J. Simpson grab Nicole by the throat and lift her off the ground as Denise desperately tried to pull him away. Nicole left with her that night but returned the next day. Denise explains why she once blamed herself and what she now understands about why victims go back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legally Brunette: What Happened to Jenny Lupton?
You may remember Jenny Lupton, the Southwest flight attendant who allegedly jumped off of a 24th floor hotel room in Honolulu, HI.Emily and Shane are sitting down with two of Jenny’s best friends to discuss this mysterious case and WHY the alleged suicide attempt doesn’t make sense…How was her body conveniently found in a dumpster? Why is her family not getting any answers? Woul
Legally Brunette: Discussing “The Cornell 7” with Dr. Hillary Goldsher
Emily and Shane are joined by psychologist Dr. Hillary Goldsher to discuss the case between Jane Doe and “The Cornell 7”. This episode will discuss alleged sexual assault, drug, and alcohol use which may be triggering to some listeners. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, support is available 24/7 through the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Killer Thriller: Nicole Brown Simpson Hid This Even From Her Sisters
Nicole Brown Simpson’s sister Denise reveals the warning signs of abuse her family missed, including a shocking photo of Nicole’s battered face that she explained away as 'movie makeup.' More than 30 years later, Denise opens up about what Nicole was hiding from the people closest to her, and what she wishes she had understood before it was too late.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv
Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - One Wife Missing, One Wife Dead
Drew Peterson collected wives, then collected murders… As a decorated police officer, Peterson flew under the radar when things started to look suspicious. What finally implicated him? Did Peterson allegedly kill TWO of his wives? Did his children testify against him? Is he still in prison to this day?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Killer Thriller Docu: Dane Cook had it all. Then his brother stole millions
Comedian and actor Dane Cook joins Jen Fessler and Elisa Donovan to open up about the shocking betrayal at the center of his new documentary, Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story. After discovering his half-brother had stolen millions from him, Dane’s life, career and relationship with his family unraveled in ways he never saw coming. He reveals what the betrayal did to him personally, how he re
Killer Thriller: Did Her Texts Kill Him? The Shocking True Story Behind The Girl From Plainville
Michelle Carter told her suicidal boyfriend Conrad Roy to go through with it and when he tried to back out, prosecutors said she told him to get back in the truck. The Girl From Plainville creator Patrick Macmanus takes Killer Thriller inside the explosive “texting suicide” case and reveals what he discovered in thousands of private messages about their complicated relationship.See omn
Killer Thriller x Docu: Caleb Flynn Guilty in Two Hours!
Elisa Donovan and Jenn Fessler react to the guilty verdict in the American Idol murder case and the stunning evidence that convinced a jury despite no recovered murder weapon, no gunshot-residue test and no blood on Caleb. Jenn says the more than 100,000 messages between Caleb and his mistress may have essentially become the prosecution’s “murder weapon.”See omnystudio.com/listen
Legally Brunette: Lindsay Clancy & Caleb Flynn Updates
Lindsay Clancy had her first hearing since the mistrial, and Kevin Reddington made a shocking move… What’s next?Plus, Caleb Flynn’s fate is now in the hands of the jury. What do Emily and Shane think about the AI songs and 100,000+ text messages between him and his mistress? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tomasz Kosowski: Killer Plastic Surgeon
This month, Tomasz Kosowski represented himself at trial after being charged with first-degree murder… Unsurprisingly, the judge found him guilty in approximately 15 minutes. Why did Kosowski commit such a gruesome crime against Steven Cozzi? What evidence did the prosecution present? Will Kosowski receive the death penalty for this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information
Killer Thriller: Bodies Under the Floorboards - Inside John Wayne Gacy’s House of Horrors
John Wayne Gacy buried victim after victim beneath his home until he ran out of room. 'Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy' showrunner Patrick Macmanus takes us inside Gacy's house into the crawl space where victims were buried and exposes the shocking failures that allowed the murders to continue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - Caleb Flynn (Pt. 1)
Former American Idol contestant, Caleb Flynn, is currently on trial for the murder of his wife, Ashley. Though Caleb pleads “not guilty”, the prosecution has hard evidence against him, including over 100,000 text messages with his mistress… **Disclaimer: this trial is ongoing. We will provide updates as it progresses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KILLER THRILLER DOCU: Murder 101: This high school class went looking for a killer…and may have found one
What started as a high school sociology project became a real cold-case investigation. Jennifer Fessler sits down with teacher Alex Campbell, whose students spent hundreds of hours digging through evidence, building timelines, challenging theories and chasing answers in the infamous Redhead Murders. Campbell shares what they uncovered, why he believes teenagers are an untapped resource for cold-ca
Killer Thriller: The Unabomber Warned Us About Technology. Then He Started Killing People.
Ted Kaczynski terrorized America for 17 years while eluding the FBI. But before he was the Unabomber, he was a 16-year-old Harvard prodigy subjected to controversial psychological experiments. Director Janus Metz joins Killer Thriller to reveal the disturbing story behind the new Netflix film and why Kaczynski’s warnings about technology feel eerily relevant in the age of AI.See omnystudio.c
Legally Brunette: Lizzie Borden
The gruesome double homicide that Lizzie Borden was accused of back in 1892 is being brought to light in Netflix's latest “Monsters” anthology… What did the docuseries get right & what was completely fabricated? Do we believe that Lizzie Borden actually killed her father and stepmother?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legally Brunette: The Patrick Clancy Interview
Why was Patrick Clancy’s “60 Minutes” interview just 14 minutes long?! Do we think lawyers got involved?Rachel Danis has officially confirmed her pregnancy. Did this announcement come across as…inappropriate?Plus, what’s our final takeaway after seeing Patrick in this new light?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Killer Thriller x Docu: Patrick Clancy speaks. Why are people still questioning him?
The Lindsay Clancy case is far from over. Jenn Fessler and Elisa Donovan react to Patrick Clancy’s emotional 60 Minutes interview and the intense scrutiny he continues to face, including the question of why he felt he had to defend himself publicly. They then break down the shocking 11-1 jury split that ended in a mistrial, the lone holdout who refused to budge, and the big question now: wil
Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - How Far Will A Family Go?
The murder of Dan Markel is as complex as it gets… When overprotective family members involve themselves in a bitter divorce, how do things end in murder? Why were five people charged with Dan Markel’s death? What role did each of the guilty parties play? How was his ex-wife never implicated?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Killer Thriller Docu: A Killer Story: A Murder, a Conviction, and Decades of Doubt
Jenn Fessler is joined by A Killer Story director Matthew Galkin and executive producer Josh Levine to unpack the murder case with no clear answer. They reveal the twists that changed their view of the case, the amateur sleuths who gave up everything to prove Dana Chandler’s innocence, the alternative suspect, and the shocking decision that changed the thir
Killer Thriller: Two Dead Parents, Two Buried Bodies and One Family Secret
After years of horrific abuse, Rickie Kananen admitted killing both his parents. Then he accused his sister Stacey of being responsible for the murders. Brendan Taylor joins Elisa to reveal the real Rickie behind "Monster in the Family" and the chillingly “normal” man he saw while watching the actual court footage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legally Brunette: Lindsay Clancy & The Jurors
Jurors from the Lindsay Clancy trial are speaking out, but is it a good call? Do we understand why the one holdout juror had his doubts? Where did the other jurors go wrong? Plus, will Lindsay Clancy be receiving a Presidential pardon? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reddington’s Next Case: Kelsie Cote
Kevin Reddington will be appearing in another murder trial very soon… He is representing Kelsie Cote, who is accused of murdering her grandmother, Doris. The details of Doris Cote’s gruesome death has the public questioning: what will Kelsie’s defense be? Does it seem plausible that Doris died at the hands of anyone other than her granddaughter?See omnystudio.com/listener
Killer Thriller: Love Bombing, Life Insurance and Murder: The Randy Roth Story
Randy Roth knew exactly how to charm vulnerable women. Actor Colin Egglesfield explains how that charm could turn into something much darker. Colin joins Elisa to unravel the convicted killer’s web of love bombing, control and lies, the suspicious death of another wife and the chilling question of how Randy kept convincing women to trust him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio
Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - The Family Feud Killer
Tim Bliefnick gave the public a reason to dislike him before he pulled the trigger on his wife… Was his answer on “Family Feud” a foreshadowing of their fate? Plus, how did a divorce attorney turn into a criminal attorney for Bliefnick? What are the reasons you should NEVER do this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KILLER THRILLER DOCU: One Murder. Two Men. Two very different versions of the story. Who’s lying?
Jennifer Fessler sits down with filmmakers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato to unpack HBO’s Murder in Glitterball City and the shocking murder of hairdresser and drag performer James “Jamie” Carroll. Jamie’s body was found buried beneath a Louisville home shared by former lovers Joey Banis and Jeffrey Mundt and both men blamed the other. The filmmakers reveal the disturbing
Killer Thriller: Pregnant, Bound and Shot: The Incredible Escape of Marcela Borges
A pregnant mom and her family are held at gunpoint for three terrifying days. And what really happened inside that house is even darker than the movie reveals. Terror Comes Knocking actor Ivan Lopez joins Elisa to talk about the shocking true crime, the desperate fight to survive, and the disturbing details that never made it to screen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lindsay Clancy: The Mistrial
The trial that we’ve been following for weeks has finally come to a close… What does a mistrial mean for Lindsay Clancy and her team? Kevin Reddington tried to get an appeal & is now asking the President for a pardon. Is it possible? Plus, we’ve found similar cases to Clancy’s that may make you think twice. Is an acquittal truly the best option?See omnyst
Legally Brunette: Do You Really Know Your Neighbors?
Caroline Herrling may have come across as a sweet, innocent woman at first glance… At least to her neighbors. Little did they know, she was taking over a dead man’s life & stealing his money before dismembering him on the roof of her building. And that's just the beginning. How did investigators catch Caroline and uncover her devious plans? Where is she now?See omnystudio.co
Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - Mica & JP Miller
“The Pastor’s Wife” is a new Netflix documentary that dives into the death of a devoted Christian woman, Mica Miller, who suffered grooming and abuse by her pastor and husband, JP Miller. Do Emily and Shane believe that Mica killed herself, or was something more nefarious going on? How did JP continue to have followers, considering all he had done?!See omnystudio.com/listene
KILLER THRILLER DOCU: Five Hooters Girls Were Murdered. What Did Hooters Know?
Five women. Five Hooters restaurants. Five shocking murders. Jennifer Fessler sits down with The Hooters Murders: Deadly Shift showrunner Kevin Brennecke to uncover the disturbing connections between the cases and the warning signs that may have been missed. From workplace vulnerabilities to questions of safety and accountability, the documentary explores what happened to these women and why
Killer Thriller: Lindsay Clancy: Monster or Mentally Ill. Can She Be Both?
She killed her three children. But was Lindsay Clancy capable of understanding that what she was doing was wrong? Elisa Donovan and Jennifer Fessler take on the case and find themselves struggling with the same question that has divided so many people: How much should severe mental illness change the way we judge an unthinkable crime?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legally Brunette: End of the Month Recap - Lori Hacking, Christa Pike & Ian Diaz
Emily and Shane are recapping this month’s true crime cases. From pastors to satanic rituals and fake doctors to scorned daughters…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legally Brunette: The Lindsay Clancy Trial (Part 3)
The jury is deliberating and they hold the fate of Lindsay Clancy in their hands… The question that everyone is asking: can Lindsay be fully acquitted? What do Emily and Shane believe the final verdict will be? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Killer Thriller: Do You Trust Your Neighbor? The Girl Held Captive for Nearly a Decade.
Robert Baker, who plays school security guard Tom Hose in Lifetime’s The Girl Locked Upstairs: The Tanya Kach Story, breaks down how Hose kept a teenage girl captive for years without locks or chains and why psychological control can be just as powerfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - Lindsey & Patrick Barnett
With the Clancy trial blowing up, there is another case of a husband framing his wife for suicide and it’s going viral… Coincidentally, they share the same name: Lindsey and Patrick. Why did Patrick Barnett stage his wife’s suicide and where did he go wrong? Are there similarities between this case and what the public is allegedly assuming happened between the Clancy&rsqu
Killer Thriller: Why She Was the "Perfect Target": Inside the Grooming of Tanya Kach
Jordyn Ashley Olson, who portrays Tanya Kach in The Girl Locked Upstairs, breaks down one of the most chilling parts of Tanya’s story: why she was the perfect target for a predator. At just 14, Tanya was isolated, vulnerable, and desperate for connection. Jordyn explains how a school security guard recognized those vulnerabilities and systematically exploited them until Tanya became dependen
Legally Brunette: Wrongfully Imprisoned w/ Kevin Harper
Kevin Harper was sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of killing his 6-month-old son. Investigators claimed the cause of death was shaken baby syndrome. Kevin was sentenced to prison, unable to grieve the loss of his son, and forced into survival mode for 13 years while he remained behind bars. He is here to tell his story about being wrongfully convicted,
KILLER THRILLER x DOCU: Hot Lawyer Summer: Why Trial Attorneys Are Becoming Celebrities
Why are we so obsessed with the lawyers behind true crime’s biggest cases? Elisa Donovan and Jennifer Fessler dive into our fascination with courtroom stars lie Johnny Cochran, Marcia Clark, and Camille Vasquez – and why Kevin Reddington has become a standout in the Lindsay Clancy trial. They break down how charisma, confidence and courtroom presence can turn lawyers into celebri
Legally Brunette: The Only Woman on Tennessee’s Death Row
Christa Pike was just 18 years old when she murdered her fellow classmate, Colleen Slemmer, and carved Satanic pentagrams into her body. Was this a calculated murder? Did Christa and her accomplices try to hide their involvement? Christa became the youngest woman in modern history to be sentenced to death for her crimes. On September 30, 2026, she is scheduled for execution... Is there a way out?&
Killer Thriller: The Hamptons Murder Too Bizarre to Believe
A Wall Street titan. A secret affair. A brutal murder inside a Hamptons mansion. Missing security footage. A millionaire murdered in his own home. More than 20 years later, people are still asking the same question: What really happened? Elisa Donovan and actor Shawn Christian unpack the twists, motives, and mysteries behind this infamous Hamptons case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor
Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - Money, Manipulation, & Murder
Steven Beard was a widowed man with a fortune, and that caught the attention of a young woman named Celeste. Though she received a hefty allowance, lived in a beautiful home & had a husband that loved her, it wasn’t enough… That’s when a mental hospital, a crazed lover and a murder plot arose. Who pulled the trigger and attempted to murder Steven?See omnystudio.com/li
Eva LaRue’s 12-year nightmare. What she wants you to know.
Eva LaRue is breaking her silence on the terrifying 12-year stalking ordeal she kept private for years and the shocking reality that her stalker is now out of prison and back in society. LaRue reveals the threats that left her living in constant fear, how the ordeal impacted her daughter Kaya, and why stalking victims can feel trapped even when no physical crime has occurred. Now, she is tell
Killer Thriller: Lou Diamond Phillips Went Undercover as Richard Ramirez and It Backfired Instantly
After immersing himself in the Night Stalker's life to prepare for his starring role, Lou Diamond Phillips put on a hoodie and prowled a neighborhood like Richard Ramirez . What happened next stopped the experiment in its tracks. Plus, Lou reveals the chilling truth about the killer that disturbed him most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legally Brunette: The Lindsay Clancy Trial (Part 2)
With the Lindsay Clancy trial still in full swing, Emily and Shane are going over the most shocking discoveries from the past week. The prosecution has rested its case, and now the defense has the floor… What will happen?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Daughter’s Revenge - Jennifer Pan
Hann Pan and Bich Pan may have been strict parents to their daughter, Jennifer, but they had no idea how deep her hatred ran… How did Jennifer devise the ultimate crime against the people who brought her into this world? Where did she go wrong? Who helped her commit this heinous act?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Killer Thriller: Jaime King Challenges Everything You Think You Know About Sherri Papini
Everyone thinks they know the Sherri Papini case. Jaime King isn’t so sure. In a candid conversation with Elisa Donovan, Jaime opens up about questioning the headlines and her gut instinct to tell Sherri’s story.She also shares the words in the script she almost couldn’t say out loud and why she believes the truth may be more complicated than the public wants it to be.See omnystu
Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - A Pretend Doctor & His Pregnant Wife
Lori Hacking was married to her high school sweetheart, Mark, and began to tell her friends the great news: she was pregnant. Mark claimed he was in medical school. They were packing up to move to a different state just for his education… But, was it all a lie? What was he willing to do to keep this secret?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Killer Thriller Docu: Filmmaker Josh Zeman was looking for missing women. He had no idea just how close the Killer was
Filmmaker Josh Zeman joins Killer Thriller to revisit The Killing Season, the groundbreaking docuseries that took viewers inside the investigation into the Gilgo Beach murders years before a suspect was arrested. Josh opens up about the victims whose cases were overlooked, the failures and infighting that plagued the investigation, and what his team uncovered while following the trail of
Killer Thriller: She Burned Her Sleeping Husband Alive. Would You Have Acquitted Her?
Francine Hughes confessed to killing her husband, but millions of Americans still believed she was the victim. Richard Masur takes us inside the true story behind The Burning Bed, the landmark true story crime drama that changed the national conversation about domestic violence. Did the jury get it right?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legally Brunette: The Lindsay Clancy Case
Emily and Shane are diving into one of the most talked about & controversial cases happening right now, regarding a postpartum mother and a horrific crime against children. Did Lindsay Clancy murder her 3 children while in a state of psychosis? Do we believe the theories that suggest she didn’t commit the crime at all? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KILLER THRILLER DOCU: The Idaho Murders Were Worse Than You Think
Filmmaker Joe Berlinger joins Killer Thriller Docu to go inside Netflix’s The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare and explain why he refused to rush one of America’s most closely watched murder cases. Joe discusses putting the victims, not the killer, at the center, the unanswered questions around the plea deal, and how online theories have changed the way we consume real-life tragedy.See
Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - Don’t Practice What YOU Preach
David Vander Meer was a pastor in Las Vegas, NV who got away with his wife’s death for 20 years… What happened? David wasn’t only a murderer, he was also a pedophile, known to groom the children that attended his youth program. He even married one of his victims. How does a man this vile get away with his actions for so long? Plus, once David was arrested for
KILLER THRILLER x DOCU: What If Everything You Believe About Murder Is Wrong?
Elisa Donovan and Jennifer Fessler examine two cases that captivated the nation: the Idaho murders and Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children. They explore the role of mental health, the responsibility of true crime storytellers, and why we’re drawn to stories that confront the darkest parts of the human experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva
Killer Thriller: Criminal Minds Star Kirsten Vangsness on the Double Life That Ended in Murder
An Amish husband secretly living as "Amish Stud." Multiple affairs. A wife who never saw it coming. Kirsten Vangsness joins Elisa Donovan to explore the shocking true story behind Amish Stud, revealing how charm, loneliness, and manipulation can lead someone to do the unthinkable. Follow Kirsten on Instagram: @kirstenvangsnessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legally Brunette: End of the Month Recap - Bryan Kohberger, Pamela Smart & The 16 Children in Ohio
Emily and Shane are recapping the most intriguing cases from this month's true crime lineup. From Bryan Kohberger to the 16 children found in their “house of horrors”, they’re giving you the latest updates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Con-Artists, Catfishes & A Crazed Couple
Emily and Shane are diving into the case behind Netflix’s new documentary “A Toxic Love Story”. What key details did they leave out of this movie? Is there more to the victim’s story than we initially thought? Plus, we’re providing updates on the new Netflix docuseries about the Idaho Murders. What information did this series shed a light on? What details of this case
Killer Thriller: Criminal Minds Star Kirsten Vangsness on Why People Become Killers
Why do people become killers? Criminal Minds star Kirsten Vangsness joins Elisa Donovan to explore the psychology behind violent crime, why understanding behavior matters more than simple labels, and what more than 20 years as Penelope Garcia taught her about the darkest parts of the human mind. Follow Kirsten on Instagram: @kirstenvangsnessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - A TikTok Turned Deadly
Sara Gilson was an influencer who was dealing with an abusive and unpredictable ex-husband in privacy.Once she pulled back the curtain and revealed he was a pedophile, things spiraled out of control and left a murder-suicide in its wake. Is this the true danger of social media?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Killer Thriller Docu: What If the World's Most Infamous Killer was Your Grandfather?
Filmmaker Sophia Maddox joins Killer Thriller Docu to discuss "My Grandfather Charles Manson" and the shocking discovery that one of America's most infamous killers was her grandfather. Sophia shares how the revelation unraveled generations of family secrets, forever changed her relationship with her father, and inspired a deeply personal documentary about identity, generational trauma,
Killer Thriller: How Far Would You Go To Stay Alive?
When survival depends on outsmarting the person holding you captive, courage takes on an entirely different meaning. Elisa Donovan talks with Girl in the Coffin star Tahirah Sharif about the psychology of captivity, why victims adapt in ways outsiders often misunderstand, and what stories like these reveal about fear, resilience, and the incredible instinct to survive.See omnystudio.com/listener f
Legally Brunette: Scott Peterson (Part 2)
Emily and Shane are discussing the Los Angeles Innocence Project’s effort to prove Scott Peterson’s innocence. Is there enough evidence to sway a jury? How do Emily and Shane feel? From a lawyer’s perspective, does he deserve a retrial at the very least?! Was circumstantial evidence enough to convict him in the first place? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information
Legally Brunette: Scott Peterson (Part 1)
The murder of Laci Peterson and her unborn son, Conner, was one of the most talked about crime cases in the early 2000’s. Scott Peterson: the husband, soon-to-be father & convicted murderer was picked apart by the media… But was it well deserved?The truth is, Scott didn’t do himself any favors by having an affair, looking particularly uninterested in finding his wife, a
Killer Thriller: The Teenage Affair and Murder That Shocked America
Jenn Fessler and Elisa Donovan revisit the infamous Pamela Smart case, unpacking the scandalous relationship with her 15-year-old student that set the stage for one of the most controversial murder convictions in modern American history. They unpack the latest developments and court hearing in Smart's decades-long fight for freedom, debate whether she received a fair trial, and ask the question th
Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - Convicted Without A Body
Larry Millete was recently found guilty of murdering his wife, Maya. Her body was never found… What circumstantial evidence was enough for the prosecution to prove his guilt?! When spell casters, poisons and strict rules for Maya were found, the conclusion seemed obvious. Plus, Maya had claimed abuse before her disappearance. Scientific studies show that you’re 7x more l
Killer Thriller: What Makes An Ordinary Person Commit Murder?
Most murders aren't committed by serial killers or lifelong criminals. They're carried out by ordinary people whose emotions, relationships, and decisions spiral out of control. Elisa Donovan talks with David Lascher about starring alongside Melissa Joan Hart in Twisted Desire, a true crime drama inspired by real events that explores how teenage obsession, manipulation, and emotional turmoil
Legally Brunette: Wrongfully Imprisoned w/ Kristine Bunch
Kristine Bunch was sentenced to prison at just 21-years-old for killing her son, Tony. She was sentenced to a maximum security prison while being pregnant with her second son. Kristine trusted the justice system, but the prosecution presented an altered report and junk science that led her jury to believe she was guilty. She was imprisoned for 17 years. She lost time with her s
Killer Thriller Docu: 4 Girls Murdered in a Yogurt Shop. 2 Coerced Confessions. 34 Years to Uncover the Truth
Director Margaret Brown joins Killer Thriller Docu to discuss HBO's The Yogurt Shop Murders, the gripping documentary series exploring the 1991 murders of four teenage girls in Austin, Texas, and the decades-long search for justice. Margaret shares what drew her to one of Texas' most haunting unsolved cases, the emotional responsibility of telling a story rooted in unimaginable loss, and how
Killer Thriller: Her Cop Husband Became A Steroid-Fueled Nightmare. Then She Had Him Killed.
Donna Yaklich alleged that her police detective husband repeatedly abused her, threatened her life and left her believing there was nowhere she could safely turn. Then she recruited two young men to kill him. David Lascher joins Elisa Donovan to revisit the shocking case behind Cries Unheard, why the movie was far more brutal than he remembered, and the complicated question at its center: What hap
Mannequins, Missing Men & A Murderer: Herb Baumeister
Fox Hollow Farm wasn’t just the Baumeister family home… On this property, investigators discovered 10,000 bone fragments of various men who went missing in the 1990’s. How did their bodies end up there? After 30 years, why are we left with more questions than answers? Did Herb Baumeister have an accomplice that’s still alive? How did the police botch an investigation that
Killer Thriller: A perfect daughter. A devastating secret. Danielle Panabaker talks ‘Crowning at the Prom’
On this episode of Killer Thriller, Elisa Donovan is joined by Danielle Panabaker to discuss Lifetime’s new thriller Crowning at the Prom. Danielle opens up about playing a mother whose daughter’s carefully crafted perfect life begins to unravel after a devastating secret is revealed.The episode explores the real-life tragedies that mirror the film, the pressure to maintain a perfect i
Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - Suffocated In A Suitcase
When Sarah Boone locked her boyfriend in a suitcase, she documented it on her phone as he begged to be let out... Did she know he’d be dead the next morning? What was her unique trial process like? When she was up on the stand, what did she claim her defense was? Did the jury find her guilty?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Killer Thriller Docu: The Real Wolf of Wall Street: Former insiders reveal what the Leonardo DiCaprio movie didn't show
Jennifer Fessler sits down with former Stratton Oakmont insiders Ross Portenoy and Howie Gelfand to reveal the real story behind The Wolf of Wall Street. They share firsthand stories from inside Jordan Belfort's infamous firm, expose what the Leonardo DiCaprio movie didn't show, and separate fact from fiction. They also open up about the dark side of Stratton Oakmont - from addiction and the infam
Killer Thriller Docu: Did We Get The Scott Peterson Case Wrong?
For more than 20 years, the murders of Laci Peterson and her unborn son, Conner, seemed like a closed case. But A&E's Scott Peterson: The New Evidence is challenging everything we thought we knew. This week on Killer Thriller Docu, Jennifer Fessler sits down with veteran defense attorney and ABC News legal consultant Chris Pixley to unpack the explosive new documentary, the evidence that could
Legally Brunette: Sixteen Children & Their “House of Horrors”
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