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Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno
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In the courtroom, she's known for taking on the toughest cases. Now, criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno is leading a team of top investigators and legal minds as they dig into the biggest crime stories in America — uncovering evidence, exposing hidden angles, and breaking down the cases everyone is talking about. Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno. New episodes weekly. Watch & Listen on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.
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Texas Husband Flees Country After Wife’s Murder
May 2000:33:59Summary readyA Texas murder suspect flees to Italy after allegedly killing his pregnant wife. Can prosecutors bring him back? Donna details the international manhunt for Lee Gilley, a Texas murder suspect who cut off his ankle monitor and fled to Italy while out on a $1 million bond. Joined by FOX 26 Houston Reporter Mekenna Earnhart and Criminal Defense Attorney Nicole Deborde, she examines the looming extradition, a heartbreaking custody battle, and questions about what actual evidence ties the husband to the crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Murdaugh Retrial Puts Death Penalty In Play | Legal Maneuvers in Luigi Mangione & Tyler Robinson Murder Cases
May 1900:12:44Summary readyDonna dissects the blockbuster decision to grant Alex Murdaugh a new trial, examines the complex "split the baby" evidentiary ruling in the murder case against Luigi Mangione, and unpacks why the judge threw certain evidence out. Plus, prosecutors in the Tyler Robinson murder case lay out what to expect at the highly anticipated July preliminary hearing in Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Bryan Kohberger Case: DNA & Chain of Custody Questions
May 1400:40:58Summary readyForensic Criminologist Brent Turvey joins Donna to expose what he calls major flaws in the Kohberger case. Hired for the defense, Turvey unpacks the knife sheath DNA, a hair found in a victim's hand, and questions about the evidence chain of custody. Turvey will also dissect the plea deal and whether it was a mistake for the case never to go to trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryConviction Overturned | Alex Murdaugh’s New Trial
May 1300:06:15Summary readyAlex Murdaugh is getting a new trial. After South Carolina’s highest court unanimously overturned his murder convictions, Donna reacts to the stunning legal reversal, breaking down how jury interference compromised the sanctity of the process and explains why this ruling is a massive win for the foundation of the American justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Billionaire Blackmail | Inside the High-Stakes Plot
May 1300:36:44Summary readyDonna Rotunno explores the growing trend of high-stakes extortion targeting the wealthy. Joined by private investigator Herman Weisberg and attorney Andrew Stoltmann, the panel analyzes the federal indictment involving a co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks. The conversation examines the blurred lines between legal settlements and criminal bribery, the rise of "sugar baby" schemes, and the dangerous new frontier of AI-generated digital evidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryScott Peterson Case | New Evidence & Appeal Denied
May 700:42:36Summary readyScott Peterson is serving life in prison for the murders of his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son. But could he ever walk free? Fox News Senior Correspondent Claudia Cowan describes the LA Innocence Project’s latest habeas petition and the "Strawberry Shortcake" juror misconduct appeal. Later, Donna is joined by criminal defense attorney Michael Cardoza, who conducted a mock cross-examination of Peterson during the original trial, and provides rare insight into the defense strategy and why the 2004 change of venue may have doomed the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Bryan Kohberger’s Plea: The Questions That Remain
May 600:43:45Summary readyThe high-profile prosecution of Bryan Kohberger ended in a plea, but did it leave the truth behind? Donna is joined by former FBI Special Agent and investigative journalist Chris Whitcomb to examine his new book, Broken Plea, which details critical procedural gaps in the Idaho murder investigation. From the initial "medical emergency" response that contaminated the scene to the "diluted" blood spatter on the second floor, Chris weighs in on forensic anomalies that were never tested in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Daniel Penny’s Defense| Inside the Legal Battle
Apr 3000:37:53Summary readyCriminal defense attorney Thomas Kenniff joins Donna to provide an exclusive look inside the successful criminal defense of Marine veteran Daniel Penny. Tom explains the "sticky" facts of the subway incident, the political pressure that led to the indictment, and the uphill battle Daniel Penny faces in his current civil wrongful death lawsuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Gaudreau Brothers Case Update: The Blood Test Controversy
Apr 2900:33:11Summary readyThe tragic death of NHL stars Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau has sparked a fierce legal battle over blood alcohol science. Donna Rotunno and criminal defense attorney Imran Ansari analyze the defense's move to toss the indictment against Sean Higgins. They examine the high bar for dismissing charges and whether a jury can truly set aside the immense sympathy for the Gaudreau family. Plus, a look at former client Harvey Weinstein’s third New York trial and why this might be his best shot at an acquittal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThe Long Island Serial Killer| How Monsters Hide in Plain Sight
Apr 2300:47:59Summary readyRex Heuerman, the Long Island serial killer, has pleaded guilty to eight murders and agreed to sit down with the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit. Fox News Digital reporter Mike Ruiz explains the "rootless hair" DNA evidence that cornered Heuermann and details his upcoming sentencing. Then, renowned forensic psychologist Dr. Kris Mohandie examines the "mask of normalcy" serial killers wear and what the FBI BAU hopes to extract from one of the most prolific predators in New York history. Watch Crime & Justice on Spotify. Spotify Premium users get no commercial breaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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