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Defense Diaries

Defense Diaries 257 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Defense Diaries is an original true crime podcast hosted by criminal defense attorney Bob Motta. It examines major criminal cases from a defense perspective, often with his wife Ali and other contributors. Seasons cover topics such as the John Wayne Gacy investigation, Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia, the Lori Vallow-Daybell case, the Idaho 4 murders, the Delphi murders, and a full analysis of Steven Avery's case. The show also features The Docket, where current events and headline-making legal stories are discussed.

Episodes

The Docket Ep. 1501: Eugene Horsch and his Philadelphia House of Horrors
The Docket Ep. 1501: Eugene Horsch and his Philadelphia House of Horrors Oct 12, 2026 02:13:01 Police say they have only gone through 30% of the mountain of evidence that they have pulled from the Horsch house. The scary part about that is, They are still searching the home and plan to continue to do so, for the near future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Docket Ep. 1045: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 45: Andrew Baldwin interview
The Docket Ep. 1045: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 45: Andrew Baldwin interview Oct 4, 2026 02:29:07 Bob and Ali interview Andy Baldwin about the latest updates in the Richard Allen caseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Docket Ep. 323: 4 Life Sentences, a Dead Confessor, and Proctor Pleading the Fifth: Rosemary Scapicchio
The Docket Ep. 323: 4 Life Sentences, a Dead Confessor, and Proctor Pleading the Fifth: Rosemary Scapicchio Oct 3, 2026 01:03:45 Bob and Ali interview defense attorney Rosemary Scapicchio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Docket Ep. 1401: Massachusetts v.  Calvin Carnes Jr.
The Docket Ep. 1401: Massachusetts v. Calvin Carnes Jr. Sep 16, 2026 00:55:51 Four murders, four life sentences without parole. Eighteen years ago Calvin Carnes Jr. was convicted of killing four of his friends. With a mountain of evidence pointing at someone else being the shooter, including a confession. Numerous confessions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Docket Ep. 1311: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy pt. 11
The Docket Ep. 1311: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy pt. 11 Sep 15, 2026 02:51:19 Bob and Ali continue coverage of this case and trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Docket Ep. 1310: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy pt. 10
The Docket Ep. 1310: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy pt. 10 Sep 4, 2026 01:00:30 Bob is boots on the ground at the trial and reporting back daily from his perspective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Docket Ep. 1309: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy pt.9
The Docket Ep. 1309: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy pt.9 Aug 31, 2026 03:05:33 Bob gives his boots on the ground reporting from the Lindsay Clancy trial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Docket Ep. 1308: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy pt.8
The Docket Ep. 1308: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy pt.8 Aug 30, 2026 00:27:17 Bob reports daily from the trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Docket Ep: 1307: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy pt. 7
The Docket Ep: 1307: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy pt. 7 Aug 30, 2026 00:47:52 Bob is boots on the ground at the trial and reporting back daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Docket Ep. 1306: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy pt. 6
The Docket Ep. 1306: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy pt. 6 Aug 30, 2026 01:13:22 Bob continues his boots on the ground coverage of this case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Docket Ep. 1305: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy ep. 5
The Docket Ep. 1305: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy ep. 5 Aug 25, 2026 00:33:03 Bob is boots on the ground reporting daily after attending court each day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Docket Ep. 1304: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy ep.4
The Docket Ep. 1304: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy ep.4 Aug 24, 2026 00:43:18 Bob is boot on the ground covering the Clancy trial. Reporting after court every day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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