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Colin and Russ examine the current trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of Ethan Crumbley, who killed 4 of his classmates in a school mass shooting when he was 15 years old in 2021.  Jennifer is charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, and prosecutors allege that she should have done more to prevent this tragedy.  Will the charges stick?  What defenses does she have?  Is this an overreach by the prosecutor?  Colin and Russ have the answers!  We also have a new Is This Legal and a new DCOTW.  Check it out!

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Colin and Russ discuss the trial of Kevin Monahan, who is accused of murdering a lost trespasser named Kaylin Gillis in her car who mistakenly turned into his driveway.  The trial started this week, and the fellas talk about the case, possible defenses and stand your ground laws. Colin and Russ also  discuss the charges facing Kansas City man Andrew Lester, who is charged in a similar case.  We also have a new Is This Legal, and a fresh DCOTW.  Check it out!

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Colin and Russ are back to discuss the charges facing Jon and Carie Hallford, who abandoned the Return to Nature funeral home in Colorado that was improperly storing 189 corpses.  In addition to the improper storage, they are accused of taking money for cremations they didn't actually perform.   They face hundreds of criminal charges, and Colin and Russ break it down.  Also, a new Is This Legal, and DCOTW!  

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Colin and Russ continue discussing the completed trial of Kaitlin Armstrong, who was just convicted of murdering Mo Wilson in Austin, TX in 2022.  Colin and Russ discuss the defense strategies in more depth and discuss other facts that came out during the trial.  Plus, a new Is This Legal and a DCOTW.  Check it out!

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Colin and Russ take our listeners to Austin, TX, where former yoga instructor Kaitlin Armstrong is being tried for the 2022 murder of professional cyclist Moriah Wilson.   Prosecutors say that Armstrong murdered Wilson because she was jealous of the relationship that Wilson had with Armstrong's boyfriend, pro cyclist Colin Strickland.  Opening statements just happened this week, and Colin and Russ break down the evidence, talk about prosecution and defense strategies, and of course, make case predictions.  Plus a new Is This Legal and DCOTW.  Check it out!

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Colin and Russ continue where they left off in Ep. 96 to further discuss the legal woes of Rep. George Santos after he was charged with 10 new federal crimes in addition to the 13 he was initially charged with earlier this spring.  We break down the allegations and discuss his treasurer, Nancy Marks, who just pleaded guilty to charges related to Santos and is awaiting sentencing.  Plus, a new, listener-inspired Is This Legal and a fresh #DCOTW!

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Colin and Russ pick up where they left Episodes 61 and 74 in their discussion of the disappearance of Suzanne Morphew.   After 3.5 years, her body was found on Sept. 22, 2023.  Her husband, Barry Morphew, was previously charged with her murder, but that case was dismissed by the district attorney over a year ago.  What does the discovery of the body mean?  Who will prosecute any case arising from the discovery of the body?  Will embattled DA Linda Stanley get this case back, or will a new DA take over?  Will Barry get charged again?  Does his $15 million lawsuit against Chaffee County still go forward?  We answer all of these questions and more, plus a new Is This Legal and DCOTW!  Check it out!

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Colin and Russ revisit the Alex Murdaugh case.  Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife and son in March of 2023 after a six week trial.  However, his attorneys have filed a motion seeking a new trial due to alleged misconduct on the part of Court Clerk Becky Hill, whom they allege made inappropriate statements to jurors that may have pressured them to convict Murdaugh.  How bad is this conduct?  Will Murdaugh get a new trial?  Will Ms. Hill face criminal charges?  All these questions will be addressed, plus a new Is This Legal and a fresh DCOTW!  Check it out!

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It's almost football season, and Russ and Colin decide to tackle the case of the Chiefsaholic, aka Xaviar Babudar, a Kansas City Chiefs superfan, and alleged interstate bank robber.   He's accuse of stealing large amounts of cash in a series of robberies from April- December 2022 and used the proceeds to attend football games and place heavy bets. Colin and Russ break down the tape to determine what's next for Mr. Babudar in the wake of his state and federal charges.  Plus a new Is This Legal and DCOTW.  Ready, Set, Hike! 

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Colin and Russ wade into the public dispute playing out between former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher and the Touhy family, who were the subject of a 2009 blockbuster movie called The Blind Side.  Michael claims that the movie did not accurately portray what really happened with the Touhy's, because he was never adopted by them.  He has filed a petition to end a conservatorship by which the Touhy family have been controlling his financial affairs.  The Touhy family has also responded to these allegations.  We break it all down here.  Plus, Colin and Russ reveal their favorite Sandra Bullock movies, play Is This Legal, and of course a brand new DCOTW.  Check it out!