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Crime Talk with Scott Reisch

Crime Talk with Scott Reisch

R. Scott Reisch 100 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Crime Talk with Scott Reisch is a true crime podcast hosted by veteran criminal defense attorney Scott Reisch. He provides fact-driven, unbiased breakdowns of current high-profile cases, including Lori Vallow, Brian Laundrie, Alex Murdaugh, and Barry Morphew. Drawing on 31 years of legal experience, Reisch also explains U.S. law, the Constitution, and courtroom procedure for a general audience.

Episodes

Christa Pike & Nidal Hasan: Execute or Not? | Crime Talk
Christa Pike & Nidal Hasan: Execute or Not? | Crime Talk Oct 12, 2026 29:33 Execute or not? Two very different death penalty cases are raising major questions about capital punishment in America. Christa Pike is back in prison after surviving Tennessee's failed lethal injection attempt. With execution drugs actually administered and Pike still alive, her case now raises an extraordinary legal question: could Tennessee constitutionally attempt to execute her again? Meanwhi
Cornell 7: New Texts Surface | Hasan Firing Squad & Christa Pike After Failed Execution
Cornell 7: New Texts Surface | Hasan Firing Squad & Christa Pike After Failed Execution Oct 9, 2026 43:40 New text messages are raising more questions in the Cornell 7 case, revealing what Jane Doe and some of the accused were saying privately in the days and weeks after the alleged assault. Also on Crime Talk today: Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan now has an execution date, and the Pentagon says his firing-squad execution will be livestreamed. Christa Pike's attorneys say she is suffering cognitiv
Christa Pike Remembers Botched Execution | Cornell 7, Murdaugh, Rodney Hinton & More
Christa Pike Remembers Botched Execution | Cornell 7, Murdaugh, Rodney Hinton & More Oct 8, 2026 30:34 Today on Crime Talk, Scott breaks down the latest developments in several major cases making headlines. Christa Pike is now conscious, walking short distances, and reportedly remembers Tennessee's failed execution attempt. In the Cornell 7 case, new reporting raises more questions about what Jane Doe says she was told about the criminal investigation. We also look at the latest fight over evidence
Cornell 7: New EVIDENCE, Christa Pike Awake & Chris Watts' Secret Letter
Cornell 7: New EVIDENCE, Christa Pike Awake & Chris Watts' Secret Letter Oct 7, 2026 36:47 New developments in the Cornell 7 case lead today's Crime Talk, including newly released police interview video, Snapchat evidence, questions about what fraternity members knew, and growing pressure on Cornell University as former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates begins an independent review. We also have a major update on Christa Pike, who is now awake and speaking after Tennessee's failed exe
Caleb Flynn Gets Life Without Parole | Cornell 7 "Damage Control" Call | Crime Talk
Caleb Flynn Gets Life Without Parole | Cornell 7 "Damage Control" Call | Crime Talk Oct 6, 2026 29:41 Caleb Flynn has been sentenced to life without parole for murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn. Flynn spoke at sentencing, maintained his innocence and became emotional while hearing statements from his daughters. Scott also breaks down a major Cornell Seven update involving newly revealed phone calls, allegations of "damage control," Cornell's disciplinary actions and the criminal investigation now b
Cornell 7: Leaked Snapchat Messages and Letitia James Takes Over Investigation
Cornell 7: Leaked Snapchat Messages and Letitia James Takes Over Investigation Oct 3, 2026 55:39 New developments in the Cornell 7 / Chi Phi case are drawing national attention. In this video, Scott breaks down the latest reporting surrounding the allegations tied to the Cornell University Chi Phi fraternity case, including the reported Snapchat messages, the renewed scrutiny over how the case was initially handled, and the decision to appoint New York Attorney General Letitia James as specia
Lindsay Clancy Gets New Ruling | Christa Pike Fallout & Caleb Flynn Update
Lindsay Clancy Gets New Ruling | Christa Pike Fallout & Caleb Flynn Update Oct 2, 2026 25:19 New developments in three major cases on today's Crime Talk. A judge has rejected Lindsay Clancy's latest attempt to obtain a required finding of not guilty following the mistrial, keeping the criminal case against her alive as questions continue over whether prosecutors will pursue a second trial. In Tennessee, Christa Pike remains in critical condition following the state's unsuccessful attempt
Christa Pike Survives — Can Tennessee Try Again?
Christa Pike Survives — Can Tennessee Try Again? Oct 1, 2026 36:07 Christa Pike survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her by lethal injection after receiving both doses authorized under the state's execution protocol. Pike, the only woman on Tennessee's death row, was scheduled to be executed for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer. But after the state administered pentobarbital twice, Pike remained alive and was eventually transported to a hospital. Governor Bi
Crime Talk Live: Today's Crime News, Court Updates & Scott's Take
Crime Talk Live: Today's Crime News, Court Updates & Scott's Take Sep 30, 2026 03:10:20 Join criminal defense attorney Scott Reisch LIVE Wednesday morning as he takes a look at the latest crime stories, court developments, trials, legal headlines and breaking news making waves today. There's no single case on the agenda   Scott will be going through the news in real time, pulling up stories, looking at the facts, sharing his legal perspective and talking with the Crime Talk community
Lindsay Clancy Hearing: Defense Takes New Approach After Mistrial
Lindsay Clancy Hearing: Defense Takes New Approach After Mistrial Sep 29, 2026 29:00 A major development in the Lindsay Clancy case. During today's hearing, defense attorney Kevin Reddington argued that prosecutors failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Clancy actually killed her three children — a significant new approach following the mistrial earlier this month. Judge William Sullivan did not rule on the defense's request for a required finding of not guilty, while othe
Affairs, Lies & Murder Trials — Caleb Flynn and Matthew Konen
Affairs, Lies & Murder Trials — Caleb Flynn and Matthew Konen Sep 25, 2026 37:01 Two very different murder trials now have one striking thing in common: prosecutors are pointing to secret affairs as part of the story behind the alleged crimes. In Ohio, the Caleb Flynn murder trial continues after jurors heard nearly two days of testimony from his former mistress, Alleigha Botner, including portions of approximately 107,000 messages exchanged during their affair. The jury also
Caleb Flynn's Mistress Testifies — "I Hate Him"...
Caleb Flynn's Mistress Testifies — "I Hate Him"... Sep 24, 2026 30:15 The Caleb Flynn murder trial takes center stage as his former mistress, Alleigha Botner, testifies about their affair, approximately 107,000 messages, alleged statements about wanting his wife Ashley dead, a missing gun and conversations about deleting messages just hours before Ashley Flynn was killed. Also today on Crime Talk: newly unsealed documents reveal concerns Bryan Kohberger's own attorn

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