Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno

More than 30 years after Susan Smith drove her two young sons into a South Carolina lake and falsely claimed they had been abducted, the convicted killer continues her fight for freedom. Donna sits down with Tommy Pope, the lead prosecutor in Smith's 1995 murder trial, to revisit the investigation, the evidence that exposed her lies, and the decision to seek the death penalty.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Critical investigative missteps threaten the Nancy Guthrie case nine months in as new forensic evidence surfaces nationwide. Former FBI profiler Jim Clemente joins Donna to confront the brutal truth behind the headlines. Clemente explains how genetic genealogy finally solved 50-year-old Ted Bundy murders in Utah, scrutinizes the mishandled blood spatter evidence at the Guthrie crime scene, and dissects the physical forensic proof indicating O.J. Simpson had an accomplice on the night Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown were killed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When music icons die without clear plans, multimillion-dollar fortunes turn into vicious courtroom wars. Donna sits down with entertainment attorney Jordan Matthews to reveal what happens behind closed doors when artists like Prince, Aretha Franklin, and Jimi Hendrix leave massive catalogs behind and why even Dolly Parton’s ironclad estate isn't immune to family drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thirty years after two brutal murders, new evidence asks: did O.J. Simpson act alone? Key witness and former houseguest Kato Kaelin joins Donna to confront the night that derailed his life. Kaelin reveals Simpson’s bizarre actions hours before Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were killed, the chilling encounter that forced him to flee Simpson’s estate, and his blunt reaction to the latest accomplice theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three vehicular fatalities are rocking two courtrooms in New Jersey. The first involves the driver who killed NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother in an incident raising questions about reckless driving and appropriate consequences. The second involves an apparent stalking case in a leafy suburb that left two high school girls dead. Donna and celebrity defense attorney James Leonard of New Jersey dissect the defenses in both cases, plus the challenges of picking a jury in such high-profile incidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna Rotunno grills convicted fraudster Simon Leviev, the infamous "Tinder Swindler," on his new dating app, Safe Love, and questions his criminal record, forged passports, and allegations of financial deception. In a direct exchange, Donna examines his history as Leviev defends his record and outlines his latest venture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thirty years after the trial of the century, new unsealed records have brought the O.J. Simpson case back into the spotlight. Fox News Digital reporter Michael Ruiz joins Donna to discuss new details about Joey Ippolito, a mob-linked informant whose brother claims he helped dispose of key evidence the night of the murders. Defense attorney Alan Dershowitz, a core member of Simpson’s defense team, joins the conversation to push back against the "Dream Team" label, opening up about internal infighting, prosecutorial blunders, and why he believes the case against Simpson was never truly closed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Caleb Flynn was convicted of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, questions remain about his affair and the explosive text messages revealed at trial. Attorney Nick Gounaris, who represented Flynn's mistress and key prosecution witness Aleigha Botner, joins Donna for an inside look at the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sentenced for the 1995 torture-murder of Colleen Slemmer, Christa Pike, one of America's most infamous female death row inmates, recently survived two lethal injection attempts in a botched execution. Donna sits down with Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz and former Knoxville Police Chief Phil Keith to examine the botched procedure, the bizarre 911 response, and the complex legal fight over whether Tennessee can, or should, try to execute her again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Veteran attorney Dick DeGuerin confronts the international extradition battle over Lee Gilley after his flight to Italy while facing Texas capital murder charges. DeGuerin details high-stakes negotiations between Italian courts and Texas prosecutors, focusing on death penalty assurances, life-without-parole terms, and due process across foreign borders. Drawing on a 60-year career that spans the Robert Durst murder trials and the Waco standoff, DeGuerin shares what drives him to represent high-profile clients during their worst moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna and Billy Bush, host and creator of Hot Mics with Billy Bush, examine two high-profile legal cases making headlines across the country They discuss the unfolding case at Cornell University and then dive into the emotional courtroom climax of the Caleb Flynn trial.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich joins Donna for an unfiltered conversation about his high-profile legal battle, 2,896 days in federal prison, and his raw memoir, Framed, F*cked, and Freed. The former governor pulls no punches about weaponized federal prosecutors, the brutal impact on his family, and how an unlikely connection with President Donald Trump ultimately led to his freedom. Plus, he shares candid stories about navigating life behind bars alongside cartel members and bank robbers, and what it takes to rebuild after hitting rock bottom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Officials originally labeled the Massachusetts woman's death a suicide, but federal prosecutors stepped in, uncovering DNA on a ligature and pointing to a former officer. Donna sits down with former federal prosecutor John Deaton to analyze the alleged police misconduct and key evidentiary flaws surfacing ahead of the October trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lindsay Clancy's defense demands a complete dismissal of the case following a deadlocked jury. Criminal defense attorney and host of the Courtroom Confidential Podcast, Josh Ritter, joins Donna to weigh in on Patrick Clancy's highly anticipated television interview and the defense team's aggressive filings against the sole holdout juror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

100,000 secret messages to mistress torpedo former pastor's alibi in wife's murder. Donna and FOX News Correspondent CB Cotton dissect the Caleb Flynn murder trial. Donna brings her experience trying over 200 jury trials to examine the missing murder weapon, flawed forced-entry claims, and whether Flynn's tears will convince a jury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three months after Karmelo Anthony received a 35-year prison sentence for murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet, Austin's father, Jeff Metcalf, is speaking out. Donna and Jeff address the emotional toll of the trial, court gag orders, online harassment, and how he turned unimaginable grief into a force for change through the Austin Metcalf Foundation. From witnessing body cam footage to forgiving his son’s killer, Jeff opens up about seeking justice and keeping his son's legacy alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 27-year-old murder case closes, but high-stakes legal battles continue nationwide. Donna and former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker analyze how a killer's own memoir sealed his fate in the Tupac Shakur trial. Plus, they examine Karen Read’s "risky" civil trial against law enforcement, jurisdictional friction between federal agents and local sheriffs, and why modern digital evidence makes or breaks high-profile courtrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One year after Charlie Kirk's assassination, legal maneuvering, evidence battles, and defense tactics threaten to delay the capital murder trial of his accused killer, Tyler Robinson. Donna and criminal defense attorney Skye Lazaro analyze whether strategic choices damaged Robinson's defense, why the judge granted broad latitude on expert testimony, and if the victim's rights speedy trial filings carry weight in a death penalty case. Finally, they explore the rare scenarios that could force prosecutors into a plea deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lindsay Clancy trial ended in a hung jury, but the fallout is escalating. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington took to national television to plead for a presidential pardon for a state-level crime. Massachusetts criminal defense attorney Peter Elikann joins Donna to discuss why it seems the majority of the public sided with Clancy and the legal reality of retry attempts. Plus, reports reveal a holdout juror admitted to reasonable doubt but still refused an insanity acquittal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in a mistrial as 12 jurors fail to reach a unanimous verdict. Live outside the Plymouth, Massachusetts, courthouse, Donna takes you through the dramatic legal maneuvers that brought this high-profile trial to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day five of jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in another standoff. The judge issued a final Tuey-Rodriguez charge after jurors declared for a second time that they cannot reach a unanimous verdict. Donna is outside the Massachusetts courthouse alongside FOX News Correspondent Nate Foy and Host of the Courtroom Confidential podcast Josh Ritter as they dissect why the defense and prosecution face a potential mistrial. Plus, an analysis on whether intense social media speculation and juror safety concerns are driving a fundamental deadlock over criminal responsibility versus postpartum psychosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lindsay Clancy's jury is deadlocked on Day 4 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Donna and retired FBI agent James Gagliano are outside the courthouse to analyze the high-stakes impasse. With a potential mistrial looming, Donna and James examine jury room politics and whether a second trial would ruin the prosecution's case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From explosive misconduct allegations in South Carolina to controversial courtroom strategy in Massachusetts, Donna and FOX News' Trey Gowdy react to high-stakes twists in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and the Alex Murdaugh retrial, exposing how prosecutorial overreach and rogue court officials threaten to derail justice in America’s biggest cases. GET TREY GOWDY’S NEW NOVEL: Order your copy of Trey Gowdy's powerful new fictional legal thriller, The Sound of Regret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day 20 of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial brings the courtroom to a tipping point as prosecutors and defense attorneys finalize testimony. FOX News Correspondent Bryan Llenas joins Donna directly outside the Massachusetts courthouse to discuss the high-stakes expert testimony, jury reactions, and the looming verdict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Lindsay Clancy murder trial nears its final stretch, is the defense gaining momentum? Donna is joined by FOX News Correspondent Chanley Painter from outside the Massachusetts courthouse with the latest on testimony surrounding Clancy’s mental state, the jury’s reaction inside the courtroom, and a controversial question from prosecutors that left spectators stunned. Then, retired Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Jack Lu weighs in on the prosecution’s case, the difficulty of proving an insanity defense, and why he says he never would have charged Clancy with first-degree murder. Plus, Donna answers one of the biggest questions she’s received from listeners: Why wasn’t Patrick Clancy charged with anything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty in federal court, but what does that mean for the murder case still hanging over him in New York? Attorney and former prosecutor Thomas Kenniff weighs in on Mangione’s legal strategy, his defense team’s push to have the state charges dismissed, and whether the admissions he made under oath in federal court could come back to haunt him if the New York case moves forward. Plus, Tom discusses the wrongful death lawsuit facing Daniel Penny following his criminal acquittal and his new legal thriller, Tuxedo Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson without a plea deal and while still facing the possibility of life in prison. Donna explains the surprise courtroom move, what Mangione may gain from admitting guilt in federal court, and why his defense is now arguing that New York’s double-jeopardy rules should prevent the state’s second-degree murder case from moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former FBI criminal profiler Jim Clemente weighs in on the mystery surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance from the unusual language in the ransom notes and blood evidence outside her home to the behavioral clues that could point investigators toward her abductor. Clemente, who profiled the then-unidentified Gilgo Beach serial killer years before Rex Heuermann’s arrest, explains what criminal behavior can reveal when physical evidence alone isn’t enough. Plus, he weighs in on Bryan Kohberger’s attempt to withdraw his guilty plea and reveals what the FBI could learn from interviewing Heuermann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryan Kohberger moved to withdraw his guilty plea, alleging defense coercion amid questions about buried evidence. Defense witness Dr. Brent Turvey returns to reveal gaps in the prosecution's case, including chain-of-custody concerns on the key piece of evidence, media leaks, and allegations that the defense never wanted to go to trial.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six months after Nancy Guthrie vanished, FBI agents returned to the desert brush behind Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home after monsoon rains. Fox News Digital reporter Michael Ruiz joins Donna to analyze this development along with the ransom notes, a "wrench attack" theory, and his sit-down with Sheriff Nanos. Mike shares what neighbors are saying about federal agents sweeping the foothills behind the house as well as insight from a former local SWAT commander. Read Mike's latest article: https://foxnews.com/us/nancy-guthrie-tucson-neighborhood-searched-again-monsoon-shifts-landscape-neighbor-says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryan Kohberger is back in the headlines with a shock petition to withdraw his guilty plea in the Idaho college murders. Former FBI Special Agent and investigative journalist Christopher Whitcomb rejoins Donna to confront Kohberger’s claims of ineffective counsel, the primary evidence cited in Whitcomb's book, Broken Plea, and questions whether this legal maneuver will force a new trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna and the host of the Courtroom Confidential podcast, Josh Ritter, dissect day four of the trial, analyzing the judge's rare move to send the jury to the Massachusetts home. They examine the prosecution’s risky strategy to prove Lindsay Clancy faked her mental breakdown, the burden of proof under Massachusetts law, and how emotional evidence could backfire with jurors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fifty years after the first Son of Sam slaying, Donna looks back at the true crime mystery that gripped New York City and changed homicide investigations forever. Retired NYPD Detective Tom Smith explains how investigators tracked David Berkowitz without today's technology, the panic that spread across the city, and the key break that finally ended the year-long killing spree. They also discuss Berkowitz's taunting letters, the psychology behind serial offenders, and the investigative lessons that continue to shape law enforcement today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna takes a closer look at Bryan Kohberger's latest legal move after he filed to withdraw the guilty plea that spared him the death penalty in the University of Idaho murders. Joined by FOX News Digital reporter Michael Ruiz and former Idaho Attorney General David LeRoy, Donna examines Kohberger's handwritten court filing, his claims of ineffective counsel, and whether Idaho's high legal standard gives him any realistic path to reversing his conviction.  Plus, the latest on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, including Savannah Guthrie's new social media post raising questions on the status of the investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna examines the preliminary hearing of TikTok star known as D4vd, David Anthony Burke, accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to protect his $10 million music career. Joined by Fox News Radio reporter Krystin Goodwin and attorney Tre Lovell, Donna unpacks evidence presented so far by prosecutors, from LAPD detective testimony detailing the Tesla trunk evidence to finger tattoos, and online purchases that suggest a gruesome attempt to cover up.  Plus, a look at how D4vd’s defense team is using cross-examination to poke holes in the prosecution's case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An explosive new docuseries has put killer Scott Peterson back in the headlines. Despite a recent legal blow in court, his defense team is counting on new forensic tools and testimony to prove his innocence. Peterson’s long-time defense attorney Pat Harris joins Donna to lay out his latest efforts with the LA Innocence Project and most recent appeal efforts.  Harris argues that new fetal-age calculations, a burned van, and a neighborhood burglary could clear Peterson if he is granted a new trial.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Courtney Clenney beat a second-degree murder rap by proving she stabbed her boyfriend in self-defense? Donna sits down with Miami-based criminal defense attorney Paul Calli to untangle the high-stakes criminal trial in the grisly 2022 slaying of Christian Obumseli in a posh Florida condo the couple shared. Together, they analyze the weight of a volatile relationship, the plausibility of Clenney's "thrown knife" defense, and crucial tactical choices in juror selection. They also look at the massive controversy surrounding Clenney's parents and misconduct that forced the lead state prosecutor to step aside.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna sits down with former juvenile court judge Carol Erskine to analyze two heartbreaking New England cases. Together, they explore how administrative and courtroom failures in Massachusetts and New Hampshire allowed the violent father of Harmony Montgomery to gain custody shortly before her murder. They also unpack the medical systems under scrutiny in the pending prosecution of Lindsay Clancy, examining the impact of extreme psychiatric medication cycles on criminal responsibility.  Read Judge Carol Erskine's book, A Cruel Injustice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna Rotunno examines her five days on the ground in Provo, Utah, covering the preliminary hearing of Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of Charlie Kirk. Donna weighs in on the testimony of Robinson's former romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, including the revelation of an alleged confession note and Dremel-engraved bullets. Plus, why the judge's unprecedented decision to delay his ruling means the Kirk family must wait until the one-year anniversary of the murder for a finding of probable cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna is outside the courthouse in Provo, Utah, for day three of the high-stakes preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case. Joined by Fox News correspondent Matt Finn and retired FBI agent James Gagliano, Donna and the team analyze how the defense is using procedural maneuvers and extensive redactions to stall the state's momentum. Plus, the never-before-seen video of Robinson’s surrender, a surprising wardrobe choice, and the missteps made by the suspected gunman that left behind a trove of evidence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Overwhelming video evidence plus DNA took center stage on day two of the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the suspected gunman in Charlie Kirk’s murder.  Donna is outside court in Provo, Utah, with Chanley Painter, FOX News Correspondent, and Greg Rogers, former FBI Agent and UVU Professor, to analyze the evidence revealed so far. The team dissects surveillance footage tracking the suspected gunman’s movements, forensics on the weapon found, and the defense's possible plea deal strategy.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mackenzie Shirilla’s quest for freedom is crushed after her lawyers miss a crucial appeal deadline by a single day.  Donna and former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani weigh in on the technical legal blunder that solidified the "Hell on Wheels" double-murder conviction. They discuss the defense's failed medical strategy, unpack leaked prison phone calls, and analyze how a true-crime documentary boom is actively changing public perception of justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An up-and-coming music artist faces capital murder charges after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found brutally slain in the trunk of his Tesla. Donna uncovers the horrifying case against David Anthony Burke, AKA "D4vd". Matt Finn, FOX News LA correspondent, details the gruesome timeline. Then, Moses Castillo, retired LAPD Detective, examines the prosecution's case, potential hidden victims, and what makes this a capital case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna dissects the high-stakes legal maneuvering delaying the Tyler Robinson trial. Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz maps out the case and explains the slow-moving Utah justice system. Then, trial attorney Royal Oakes, the man responsible for keeping cameras rolling during the O.J. Simpson trial, stops by to debate the critical need for judicial transparency and why some judges suffer from a "31-year O.J. hangover." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna is joined by FOX News Digital Reporter Michael Ruiz, who discusses a new round of headlines on the mystery and Savannah's decision to speak out from set. Plus, former Las Vegas Metro PD Lieutenant Randy Sutton dissects law enforcement missteps that potentially compromised the crime scene from day one and explains exactly how a fresh task force can salvage the hunt for the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna sits down with Boston’s own Howie Carr, host of The Howie Carr Show, to weigh in on the new battles Karen Read is facing. Far from over, her not guilty verdict has spun into a web of civil lawsuits, exposing embarrassing texts, dirty cops, and small-town politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rex Heuermann, also known as the Long Island Serial Killer, has officially been sentenced to three consecutive life sentences without parole. Fox News Digital Reporter Michael Ruiz joins Donna straight from court to describe the explosive moment between Heuermann and the judge after the madman sat motionless during emotional victim impact statements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The stakes are higher than ever for Alex Murdaugh after his double-murder conviction was overturned.  Donna is back with Alex Murdaugh’s longtime defense attorney Dick Harpootlian. Fresh off their monumental South Carolina Supreme Court victory, Harpootlian pulls back the curtain on the jury interference that forced a reset, his calculated upcoming game plan to tackle the infamous kennel video, and the playbook they will use to secure a "not guilty" verdict in round two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after he was found guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet. Texas criminal defense attorney Jeremy Rosenthal joins Donna to discuss the intense aftermath of a trial that has captivated the nation.Donna and Jeremy analyze what's next for Anthony, including the possibility of parole as well as the Metcalf family's powerful statements at sentencing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twenty-two years after Scott Peterson’s conviction for the murder of his pregnant wife, Laci, his former defense attorney Mark Geragos claims new evidence could clear him. But how much of this angle is actually new evidence? Donna is joined by retired Modesto Police Department Detective Jon Buehler, who led the original investigation, as well as Fox News Digital Reporter Mike Ruiz, to dissect the burned-out van, the neighborhood burglary timeline, and the 43,000 pages of circumstantial evidence. Plus, Detective Buehler draws parallels to the unsolved disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Texas teen has been found guilty after a fatal track meet stabbing. Donna weighs in on the murder conviction of Karmelo Anthony for the death of Austin Metcalf. Donna analyzes why the defense's self-defense strategy failed, the critical error of Anthony not taking the witness stand, and what to expect as the tragic case moves into the sentencing phase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

100 MPH into a brick wall, a double murder conviction, and intense online debate have the Mackenzie Shirilla case completely taking over social media. Donna sits down with former FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole to provide an exclusive behavioral assessment of Mackenzie Shirilla. Moving past internet speculation, they break down the social media warning signs, the medical claims of memory loss, and what Shirilla's performative prison interviews reveal about her true psychological growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna and former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison take you inside the decades-long hunt for a monster.  In his new book, The Commissioner: From Street Cop to Top Cop, Rodney Harrison details his transition from the gritty streets of the NYPD to leading the investigation that finally put Rex Heuermann behind bars. He shares the critical turning point in the case, the calculated risk of executing his Midtown Manhattan arrest, and his chilling reaction to Heuermann's immediate request for a lawyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from CrimeCon in Las Vegas, Donna examines the trial of Robert Telles, the local politician convicted of murdering investigative reporter Jeff German to kill an upcoming exposé. FOX News Digital Reporter Mike Ruiz and former Las Vegas Metro Police Department Lt. Randy Sutton join the conversation to analyze the political fallout, the critical evidence, and the reality of policing in Sin City. They lay out how Robert Telles was caught, what led to his downfall, and the cost of exposing the truth. Watch Crime & Justice on Spotify. Spotify Premium users get no commercial breaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Murdaugh's retrial triggers a flurry of legal action. Donna brings back Valerie Bauerlein, author of The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty.   Bauerlein, an investigative reporter for The Wall Street Journal, reveals what she knows of Becky Hill, whether Murdaugh might take the stand this time around and how the defense might explain the infamous kennel video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2016, two Miami-Dade narcotics officers made history with a record-breaking $22 million cash seizure. A decade later, Hollywood turned their true story into The Rip, a Netflix blockbuster portraying them as murderous, corrupt criminals. Donna sits down with Ignacio Alvarez, the attorney and 25-year law enforcement veteran suing Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s production company to save his clients' reputations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Harvey Weinstein legal saga takes an explosive turn after his third New York trial ends in a deadlocked jury. Donna unites a powerhouse panel of past and present Weinstein defense attorneys, Teny Geragos and Damon Cheronis, for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes breakdown of what really happened inside the courtroom. Together, they unpack the massive gaps in the prosecution's evidence, how the cultural momentum of the #MeToo movement has shifted, and predict whether Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will force a fourth trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 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

Donna 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

Forensic 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

Alex 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

Donna 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

Scott 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

The 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

Criminal 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

The 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

Rex 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

Blake Lively’s legal battle against actor/director Justin Baldoni hit a major roadblock after a judge dismissed her sexual harassment and assault claims. Criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh joins Donna to break down the PR spin surrounding the remaining retaliation charges and why the narrative is shifting. Donna and Mark explore the "Taylor Swift Effect," analyzing how the threat of a public deposition may force a settlement to protect Swift’s brand. They also discuss the fallout for Ryan Reynolds, who faces scrutiny after inserting himself into a production he wasn't part of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Defense attorneys for the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, are on a mission to keep cameras out of the courtroom, arguing that social media algorithms will prevent a fair trial. Utah-based criminal defense attorney Skye Lazaro joins Donna to analyze the discovery of a palm print at the crime scene, and the strategic "red herrings" regarding ballistics evidence.  They explore why this capital homicide case is moving at a snail’s pace and what to expect from the April 17th hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Congressman Eric Swalwell resigns amid a sex crime probe. Donna and Orange County-based Criminal Defense Attorney Jacqueline Goodman analyze the legal stakes. As the former congressman suspends his gubernatorial campaign and exits Congress, the legal battle is just beginning.  Donna Rotunno and Jacqueline weigh in on the specific allegations and the thin line between ethical lapses and criminal behavior. They break down the "memory mosaic" and what the prosecution needs to prove in a high-stakes investigation involving potential charges of rape and assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna and trial attorney Anne Bremner discuss the harrowing testimony of the wife who lived to tell her story and the bombshell FaceTime call from the defendant's own son that may have sealed his fate. They examine the "first aggressor" defense, the mysterious missing syringe, and why a prominent doctor chose to go to trial rather than accept a plea deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiger Woods faces potential jail time in Martin County as legal experts debate if his DUI crash will lead to a conviction. Donna and former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg discuss the uphill battle for prosecutors, the impact of high-stakes body cam footage, and whether the golf legend's "special treatment" has finally run out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife and daughters in 2018, but the family’s nightmare continues through online abuse. Donna sits down with Tom Grant, lawyer for Shanann Watts’ family, to discuss her "re-victimization". They explore the dark side of true crime fandom, the push for "Shanann’s Law," and whether Section 230 should finally be reformed to hold social media platforms accountable for targeted harassment and defamation. FOLLOW CRIME & JUSTICE YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crimejusticepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna and former NYPD Chief of Department John Chell dissect the case of a Boston police officer who is facing manslaughter charges just eight days after a violent carjacking ended in a deadly shooting. Fox News Correspondent Molly Line highlights mixed reactions from city leadership and specific concerns about the District Attorney's decision to press charges before a grand jury review. FOLLOW CRIME & JUSTICE YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crimejusticepod X: https://x.com/CrimeJusticePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimejusticepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kouri Richins is guilty. Donna Rotunno and criminal defense attorney Jonna Spilbor delve into the "thousand cuts" of evidence that sealed her fate. From suspicious Google searches for "luxury prisons" to a "walk the dog" jailhouse letter, they examine how the children's author failed to orchestrate a not-guilty verdict. Plus, a look at the chilling financial motive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A college student's life is cut short in a deadly ambush.  Donna is joined by retired Chicago Police Chief of Detectives Eugene Roy to dissect the "senseless and preventable" killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman on the Chicago lakefront by an illegal immigrant. The duo challenges the "victim-shaming" rhetoric from local officials and critiques the leadership of Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson regarding sanctuary policies and the Safety Act's elimination of cash bail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Murdaugh's defense attorney and author of Dig Me a Grave, Dick Harpootlian, joins Donna to break down the high-stakes appeal of the convicted murderer. Harpootlian reveals behind-the-scenes details of the investigation into Court Clerk Becky Hill, who is accused of pressuring jurors to secure a guilty verdict for book royalties. From the "ridiculous" financial motive arguments to the "sinister" behavior of court staff, they analyze whether the foundation of the justice system has been cracked.  Plus, a look at the reality of Alex Murdaugh's life behind bars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna and WSJ’s Valerie Bauerlein dive into the South Carolina Supreme Court’s recent arguments on jury tampering and the potential for a new trial for Alex Murdaugh. Valerie describes the power and influence the Murdaughs held over the Lowcountry and explores the rot that brought a legal empire crashing down. Plus, an update on Murdaugh’s surviving son, Buster, and the single piece of digital evidence that sealed Alex's fate. Valerie Bauerlein is an investigative reporter at The Wall Street Journal and author of The Devil at His Elbow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harvey Weinstein breaks his silence from Rikers Island, while John Gotti's grandson Carmine Agnello makes a desperate mercy plea to the court.  Donna Rotunno and criminal defense attorney James Leonard weigh in on the legal fallout of Weinstein’s controversial Hollywood Reporter interview and the perplexing "Boca Bash" attempted murder trial involving a 90 Day Fiancé alum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna Rotunno sits down with Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Valerie Bauerlein to dissect the shooting of Scott Spivey on Camp Swamp Road. After two years of being treated as a case of self-defense, new evidence has emerged, including shocking secret recordings of the shooter, Weldon Boyd. Donna and Valerie explore the thin line between protection and pursuit, the missteps at the crime scene, and a landmark ruling that could change the future of self-defense law in South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore is facing a career-defining legal battle. Donna Rotunno is breaking down the latest details with FOX Sports Reporter Jackson Thompson. Then, Founder of Achilles PR, Doug Eldridge, joins to dissect the legal strategy and the "court of public opinion". Plus, a look at Britney Spears’ recent arrest, is her direct apology a brilliant legal move or a cry for help?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna Rotunno and criminal defense attorney David Wohl dissect the legal strategy behind Justin Timberlake’s move to block his DUI bodycam footage and whether the "irreparable harm" standard actually holds up in court. Plus, the pair analyzes Shia LaBeouf’s bizarre "Napoleon complex" defense following his Mardi Gras battery arrest. Finally, Fox News Digital’s Mike Ruiz shares an update in the Nancy Guthrie abduction case, new Ring camera evidence that law enforcement missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna Rotunno tackles three major cases: first, she and defense attorney Patrick Fagan explore a scientific challenge in the car crash that left NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and brother dead. Next, forensic expert Peter Valentin explores "unforced errors" in difficult cases like Nancy Guthrie.  Finally, Donna reports from New York on the high-stakes Clinton depositions tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna Rotunno dissects the Kouri Richins trial on Day 3 of testimony. East Idaho News Reporter Nate Eaton joins and reveals explosive text messages and "rich" memes sent just hours after Eric Richins’ death. Later, Donna and renowned criminal defense attorney Catharine O'Daniel scrutinize the apparent “staged" home invasion involving former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn, now accused of killing his wife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nineteen days have passed since Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson home, and the search is only intensifying. Donna and Criminal Defense Attorney Damon Cheronis explore the "ebb and flow" of evidence, from a discarded glove that failed to provide a DNA hit to the FBI’s massive behind-the-scenes operation. Later, they weigh in on the bombshell arrest shaking the British Monarchy to its core, former Prince Andrew's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Diving into the newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails that allegedly show the former Prince trading government secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The search for Nancy Guthrie enters its third week with more questions than answers. High-profile criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno launches her brand-new podcast, Crime & Justice, by taking a deep dive into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson home. Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz and criminal defense attorney David Gaeger join Donna to probe the "two steps forward, three steps back" nature of the investigation. From the apparent lack of a CODIS hit on a key DNA sample to the recent clearing of the Guthrie family by the sheriff, the team breaks down why this case is gripping the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices