Pretty Lies And Alibis

The murder trial of Andrew Isaac Griffin begins in Belmont County, Ohio, more than five years after the murders of Thomas and Angela Strussion.
 
On September 21, 2021, firefighters responding to a house fire in Belmont, Ohio, discovered the bodies of Thomas and Angela Strussion inside their home. Investigators determined the couple had been shot and their home intentionally set on fire. Their dogs also died in the fire.
Thomas Strussion was the owner of Salsa Joe’s Smokehouse, and Andrew Griffin was a former business partner.
 
Prosecutors allege Griffin traveled from Oklahoma to Ohio, murdered the couple, set their home on fire, and returned to Oklahoma.
 
After more than three years of investigation, Griffin was arrested in Hilo, Hawaii, in February 2025 and extradited to Ohio.
 
Griffin faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder, aggravated arson, and aggravated burglary. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

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Kouri Richins sent a letter to Judge Mrazik saying she needs a new attorney for her financial case and maintains her innocence in the murder of Eric Richins.

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Judge William Sullivan has denied a defense request for an evidentiary hearing into allegations of misconduct involving the lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial.

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I was at the hearing last Friday - recapping what motions were argued and the judge’s blunt responses to both sides. 

Judge ruled on DNA testing by the defense, ballistic testing requested by the defense, and FARO scan data. She also puts on the record something Dick Harpootlian lied about at the August hearing.

The next hearing is November 13th, which is sure to be a big one, and the last hearing in Lexington. All future hearings and the trial will take place in Sumter, SC.  


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Alex Murdaugh is back in court Friday, October 16, as attorneys prepare for his upcoming murder retrial, currently scheduled to begin April 5, 2027.

We're breaking down the major motions, discovery disputes, and new allegations surrounding the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.


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In this episode, we're reading the defense motion to stay briefing & motion for a new trial & the state's response. Juge Mrazik denied this but it's relevant with the investigation surrounding an anonymous letter containing allegations against lead detective Eric Mainord.

We also examine Sheriff Rigby’s past controversies, including his involvement in a disputed use-of-force investigation at the Heber City Police Department, and the circumstances that led to his withdrawn appointment to lead Utah’s Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Plus, we discuss newly revealed details involving Kouri Richins associate Greg Hall, search warrants, and the potential impact these developments could have on Richins’ efforts to obtain a new trial.

And lastly, Kouri's former attorney, Skye Lazaro, weighs in on the latest developements to a local UT news outlet. 

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Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby and former Summit County Sheriff Dave Edmunds have been indicted on obstruction of justice charges related to the investigation and prosecution of Kouri Richins, who was convicted of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, in 2022.

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In this recap of the Miguel Salguero-Olivares murder trial, we hear emotional and detailed testimony from Corrina Rosario, Faith Hedgepeth’s former roommate and close friend.

Corrina takes the jury through her friendship with Faith, their living arrangements, and the events of September 6–7, 2012, including their night out, the hours leading up to Faith's death, and the heartbreaking discovery of her body the following morning.

Her testimony covers phone calls and text messages, her movements that night, the 911 call, evidence found inside the apartment, and her cooperation with investigators over the years. She also shares personal memories of Faith and the lasting impact of losing her friend.

We break down the testimony, key evidence presented in court, and important details from the day's proceedings.

Pretty Lies & Alibis — All facts. No speculation. No rumors.


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Judge orders all evidence from Christa Pike's botched execution be preserved. & her attorneys update on her condition

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Day 1 of the Miguel Salguero Olivares murder trial begins with opening statements from both the prosecution and defense, followed by the first witness taking the stand.

Salguero Olivares is charged in connection with the 2012 killing of 19-year-old UNC student Faith Hedgepeth. 

In this recap, we break down the competing theories presented to the jury, the evidence both sides say will become important during the trial, and the testimony beginning to introduce jurors to Faith and her life.    

The defense also raised questions about the original investigation, the crime scene, forensic evidence, and other circumstances jurors will be asked to consider as the case unfolds.    

We’ll be following the testimony throughout the trial and breaking down the major developments each day.



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