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MK True Crime
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Megyn Kelly's MK Media podcast network home for true crime shows, live trial coverage and recaps, expert legal analysis, and more.
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George Pino Trial Ends, Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Sentenced, and Luigi Mangione Scraps Psych Defense, with Lauren Conlin
Jun 2300:55:01Summary readyThe MK True Crime Show host Dave Aronberg and guest co-host Mark Eiglarsh join the program to discuss the latest developments in George Pino’s trial for boat manslaughter, whether or not the evidence supports the felony charges Pino faces, if politics influenced the case, how the attorneys are handling the pressure, the courtroom drama that has been a throughline in the emotional trial, Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann’s sentencing hearing, the judge’s harsh words for the admitted killer, and later Dave and Mark are joined by LA Magazine contributor and independent reporter Lauren Conlin to discuss Luigi Mangione’s recently announced and subsequently scrapped Extreme Emotional Disturbance defense, what made the defense strategically attractive, why they may have reversed course immediately after filing their intent to pursue the psychiatric defense, how public opinion may have influenced the surprising move, the last confirmed photo of still-missing retired Air Force General Neil McCasland, and more. Dave Aronberg: https://davearonberglaw.com Mark Eiglarsh: https://www.eiglarshlaw.com Lauren Conlin: https://x.com/conlin_lauren Shopify: Launch your dream business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at https://Shopify.com/mktc and start selling today! SelectQuote: Compare top‑rated life insurance options. Visit https://SelectQuote.com/MK to get the right coverage at the right price. Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com Follow MK True Crime on all social platforms: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime X - https://x.com/mktruecrime Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mktruecrime TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mktruecrime Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Blake Lively Settlement Revealed and the Damaging Witness Testimony That Never Made It to Trial, with Kjersti Flaa
Jun 1900:35:08Summary readyIn The Well hosts Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy join the show to catch up after Matt’s scuba diving vacation, the lawyers share fond memories from CrimeCon in Las Vegas, entertainment journalist and multi-media producer, Kjersti Flaa, joins Mark and Matt to discuss how she became involved in the Blake Lively lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, why Lively subpoenaed her, Kjersti shares her experience during the now viral 2016 interview with Blake Lively and Parker Posey, why she felt disrespected by the famous actors, why the interview would go on to play such an important role in the legal saga between Lively and Baldoni, what Kjersti would have testified to against Lively if the lawsuit had gone to trial, the newly revealed settlement agreement between Lively and Baldoni, if Lively can legally such additional damages against Wayfarer and Baldoni, and more. Mark Geragos: https://geragos.com Matt Murphy: https://www.mattmurphylaw.com Kjersti Flaa: https://kjerstiflaa.com Follow MK True Crime on all social platforms: YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime X -https://x.com/mktruecrime Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mktruecrime TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@mktruecrime Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Luigi Mangione’s Psychiatric Defense, Boat Crash Case Defense, and Autopsy Reports of Kohberger Victims, with Joseph Scott Morgan
Jun 1801:00:58Summary readyThe MK True Crime Show hosts Ashleigh Merchant and Dave Aronberg join the program to discuss the latest pre-trial developments in the case of accused United Healthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione, what an extreme emotional disturbance defense is, what Mangione stands to gain from it in state court, what it might cost him in federal court, a strong showing from George Pino’s defense team in the Florida boat manslaughter trial, how they used the state’s own witness to support Pino’s case, effective bystander testimony, why it was the right call to put Pino’s wife Cecilia on the witness stand, and later Ashleigh and Dave are joined by death investigator and “Body Bags” host Joseph Scott Morgan to discuss the details of Anna Kepner’s autopsy report, how the murdered 18-year-old ended up with burst eardrums, the newly released autopsy reports of the Idaho 4, what stood out to an expert on first review of the injuries Bryan Kohberger inflicted on his victims, the plausibility of former OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney’s explanation for how a knife ended up fatally piercing her boyfriend’s chest, and more. Ashleigh Merchant: https://www.criminaldefenseattorneysmarietta.com Dave Aronberg: https://davearonberglaw.com Joseph Scott Morgan: https://www.youtube.com/@josephscottmorgan Q30: For a FREE Q-Collar sleeve with your Q-Collar purchase, head to Https://Q30.com/MK and use code MK. #sponsored Shopify: Launch your dream business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at https://Shopify.com/mktc and start selling today! SelectQuote: Compare top‑rated life insurance options. Visit https://SelectQuote.com/MK to get the right coverage at the right price. Follow MK True Crime on all social platforms: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime X - https://x.com/mktruecrime Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mktruecrime TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mktruecrime Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Karmelo Anthony Judge Speaks and Lessons from a Life Sentence, with Damon West
Jun 1700:58:58Summary readyPositively Legal hosts Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor join the show to discuss why it can be crucial to conduct legal proceedings in person instead of remote, the lawyers examine Judge John Roach’s interview following the Karmelo Anthony trial, why the judge may have some regrets about banning cameras in the courtroom for the trial, the judge’s thoughts on fake news and the dissemination of AI images in the media during the trial, if cameras in the courtroom could curtail or exacerbate the use of AI in future trials, what Karmelo Anthony’s defense could argue in his appeal, best-selling author and keynote speaker Damon West joins Mark and Jonna to discuss his remarkable life story including how sexual abuse as a child at the hands of a babysitter and career-shattering athletic injuries opened the door to major drug abuse, how an introductory to crystal meth sent Damon into a downward spiral that led to his arrest, his conviction of engaging in organized criminal activity, his 65-year prison sentence, the message of the “coffee bean” that changed Damon’s perspective and saved him in prison, why Damon was paroled after only serving seven years, and more. Mark Eiglarsh: https://www.eiglarshlaw.com Jonna Spilbor: https://jonnaspilbor.com Damon West: https://damonwest.org Follow MK True Crime on all social platforms: YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime X -https://x.com/mktruecrime Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mktruecrime TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@mktruecrime Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Karmelo Anthony’s Appeal, Father’s Murder Conviction Overturned, and George Pino’s Emotional Manslaughter Boat Trial, with Chloe Castro
Jun 1600:54:06Summary readyThe MK True Crime Show hosts Dave Aronberg and Phil Holloway join the program to discuss post-trial developments in the Karmelo Anthony case, comments by both the defendant and the victim’s families, Anthony’s appeal, how his online fundraiser could affect proceedings, if the judge has regrets about barring cameras from the courtroom, Adam Montgomery’s murder conviction overturned in the 2019 death of his 5-year-old daughter Harmony, why the New Hampshire Supreme Court was justified in its unanimous decision, how prosecutors obtained a conviction in the first trial, how their case might look different in the anticipated retrial, and later Dave and Phil are joined by criminal defense attorney Chloe Castro to discuss the ongoing George Pino boat crash manslaughter trial, why Chloe thinks the prosecution might be losing confidence in the case, the messy crash reconstruction testimony that may have unintentionally provided reasonable doubt, the courtroom antics that earned reprimands from Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez, the devastating testimony of Lucy Fernandez’s father, and more. Dave Aronberg: https://davearonberglaw.com Phil Holloway: https://x.com/PhilHollowayEsq Chloe Castro: https://www.cdlawpro.com/ Q30: For a FREE Q-Collar sleeve with your Q-Collar purchase, head to Https://Q30.com/MK and use code MK. #sponsored SelectQuote: Compare top‑rated life insurance options. Visit https://SelectQuote.com/MK to get the right coverage at the right price. Shopify: Launch your dream business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at https://Shopify.com/mktc and start selling today! Follow MK True Crime on all social platforms: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime X - https://x.com/mktruecrime Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mktruecrime TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mktruecrime Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Karmelo Anthony’s Fate, Nick Reiner Seeks Trust Fund for Defense, and Defending Clients Like Weinstein and Diddy, with Teny Geragos
Jun 1200:34:42Summary readyIn The Well host Mark Geragos and guest co-host Ashleigh Merchant join the show to discuss why Karmelo Anthony’s defense strategy should have included a plea for mercy, why Texas allows a jury to determine the sentence for a defendant, the politics of state court, Nick Reiner’s request for access to his trust fund, why Reiner wants to rehire attorney Alan Jackson, why Mark thinks Reiner will be granted access to his trust to fund his defense, why this move will actually benefit taxpayers, Teny Geragos, criminal defense attorney and founding partner of Agnifilo Intrater LLP, joins the show to discuss how her dad (Mark)inspired her law career, how the Scott Peterson trial affected her at an early age, why criminal defense is such a gratifying, yet difficult job, why she is known for representing high profile clients, like Harvey Weinstein and Diddy, accused of sex crimes, the shocking statistics behind defendants accused of sex crimes, if she will get involved with the Luigi Mangione case, and more. Mark Geragos: https://geragos.com Ashleigh Merchant: https://www.criminaldefenseattorneysmarietta.com Teny Geragos: https://agilawgroup.com Follow MK True Crime on all social platforms: YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime X -https://x.com/mktruecrime Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mktruecrime TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@mktruecrime Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Inside the Karmelo Anthony Trial, with Court TV Reporter Cody Thomas
Jun 1100:59:35Summary readyThe MK True Crime Show hosts Ashleigh Merchant and Dave Aronberg join the program to discuss the guilty verdict in Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial this week, if the jury’s 35 year sentence was appropriate, explaining what a Batson challenge is and its relevance to the Karmelo trial, why Anthony did not testify on his own behalf, why a prior altercation at school may have been key to keeping him off the stand, the dramatic start to prominent Florida real estate broker George Pino’s trial for vessel homicide and manslaughter, why the case went from three misdemeanor charges to two felony charges, the circumstances surrounding the fatal 2022 boat crash that led to Pino’s prosecution, and later Ashleigh and Dave are joined by Court TV field reporter Cody Thomas to discuss his experience in the courtroom during the Karmelo Anthony trial, what he observed that the public was barred from seeing, the defense and prosecution’s relationships with their witnesses, the security measures put in place for the emotionally-charged trial, the tensions among the crowds outside the courthouse, the diversity inside the courtroom the public did not see, and more. Ashleigh Merchant: https://www.criminaldefenseattorneysmarietta.com Dave Aronberg: https://davearonberglaw.com Cody Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/@CourtTV SelectQuote: Compare top‑rated life insurance options. Visit https://SelectQuote.com/MK to get the right coverage at the right price. Shopify: Launch your dream business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at https://Shopify.com/mktc and start selling today! Veracity Health: Head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code MK for up to 65% off your order Follow MK True Crime on all social platforms: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime X - https://x.com/mktruecrime Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mktruecrime TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mktruecrime Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Karmelo Anthony Found GUILTY, Michael Jackson’s Verdict, and Revisiting the Scott Peterson Case
Jun 1000:59:12Summary readyPositively Legal hosts Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor join the show to discuss a jury finding Texas teen Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf on Tuesday, the lawyers dissect the defense’s strategy and why self-defense claims fell apart during the trial, why the defense did not put Anthony on the stand, how Mark could have made the argument for manslaughter instead of murder, speculation on what the sentence could be for Anthony (the jury ultimately handed down a sentence of 35 years in prison), why neither lawyer would be in favor of a sentence of life in prison for Anthony, why it’s important to watch the new Netflix documentary “Michael Jackson: The Verdict,” why the documentary presents the prosecution and the defense equally well, the moments that made Mark and Jonna pause and question their previously held beliefs about Michael, why the documentary did not ultimately change either lawyers’ minds, Mark and Jonna introduced a new segment called, “Did the Jury Get It Wrong?,” the lawyers revisit the jury’s guilty verdict in the Scott Peterson case, Jonna explains why she believes why the jury did get it wrong in this case, Mark leans towards the jury getting it right, and more. Mark Eiglarsh: https://www.eiglarshlaw.com Jonna Spilbor: https://jonnaspilbor.com Follow MK True Crime on all social platforms: YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime X -https://x.com/mktruecrime Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mktruecrime TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@mktruecrime Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Karmelo Anthony Refuses to Testify, Karen Read Sues Police, Aaron Spencer’s Murder Charge Dismissed, with Chris Stewart
Jun 900:55:25Summary readyThe MK True Crime Show hosts Phil Holloway and Dave Aronberg join the program to discuss the civil lawsuit Karen Read has filed against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police Department, the horrific text messages between law enforcement officers surfaced in the complaint, how they relate to what she alleges was her wrongful prosecution for murder, Arkansas man Aaron Spencer who killed his daughter’s alleged abuser, why the murder case against him was dismissed, how it will affect his bid for Lonoke County Sheriff this November, later Phil and Dave are joined by Chris Stewart, host of “On the Case” from the Law & Crime Network to discuss the Karmelo Anthony trial, how witnesses called by both the prosecution and the defense undermined Anthony’s claim of self-defense in the stabbing death of fellow high schooler Austin Metcalf, why the case has become a flashpoint for racial and political tensions, what to expect as closing arguments commence and the jury deliberates, and more. Phil Holloway: https://x.com/PhilHollowayEsq Dave Aronberg: https://davearonberglaw.com Chris Stewart: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime Veracity Health: Head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code MK for up to 65% off your order SelectQuote: Compare top‑rated life insurance options. Visit https://SelectQuote.com/MK to get the right coverage at the right price. Shopify: Launch your dream business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at https://Shopify.com/mktc and start selling today! Follow MK True Crime on all social platforms: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime X - https://x.com/mktruecrime Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mktruecrime TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mktruecrime Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In The Well LIVE from CrimeCon, with Detective Moses Castillo
Jun 500:33:35Summary readyIn The Well hosts Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy unite in person to bring you a very special live show recorded at CrimeCon 2026 in Las Vegas! Fresh off a panel on Scott Peterson, Mark and Matt revisit the case and the parallels to the Lynette Hooker disappearance, why people continue to be intrigued by the Peterson case, Mark and Matt address what keeps them up at night regarding a client’s guilt or innocence, Mark explains the primary role of a criminal defense attorney, Matt shares the critical reason why he dumped a specific murder case, retired LAPD detective now private investigator, Moses Castillo, joins the show to discuss the murder case he sparred with Mark over, Mark explains why this particular murder case was dismissed four times, Castillo shares his thoughts on the D4vd case, why the lawyers and detective are impressed with the prosecution team, the mountain of evidence against the singer in the death Celeste Rivas Hernandez, and more. Mark Geragos: https://geragos.com Matt Murphy: https://www.mattmurphylaw.com Moses Castillo: https://www.mosescastilloinvestigations.com Follow MK True Crime on all social platforms: YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime X -https://x.com/mktruecrime Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mktruecrime TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@mktruecrime Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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