The True Crime Tapes

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  • Diddy Trial: Special Agent DeLeassa Penland Takes The Stand Before Lunch On Day 25 (Part 1) (6/19/25)
    Before lunch on June 17th, the Sean “Diddy” Combs federal trial resumed with a tense start as Judge Arun Subramanian sternly warned both legal teams about the leaking of information from a previously sealed Friday hearing. He emphasized that any further violations of gag or sealing orders could result in civil or criminal contempt charges, holding lead counsel personally accountable for compliance going forward. The judge’s remarks set the tone for a morning already thick with tension, as the courtroom braced for more disturbing and explicit government evidence. The prosecution continued its case by recalling FBI Special Agent DeLeassa Penland to the stand, who walked jurors through a collection of phone records and text messages between Combs and his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. These messages, sent both before and after the alleged 2016 hotel assault, were framed as evidence of Combs’s desperation, control, and attempts to manage public fallout.


    Penland also introduced sexually explicit video footage, referred to as “freak-off” recordings, which showed Combs orchestrating group sex parties. Several jurors—particularly Black female jurors—were visibly unsettled during the viewing, reacting with discomfort and concern. The prosecution supplemented the footage with related evidence, including records of luxury purchases like candles and flights allegedly used to support these events, as well as documentation of hotel damages totaling tens of thousands of dollars. Finally, the government previewed the upcoming testimony of Brendan Paul, a former Syracuse University basketball player turned Combs assistant, who is expected to testify under immunity. Meanwhile, the defense signaled that its case would be brief—potentially only two days—strongly suggesting that Combs himself will not take the stand. This development sets up the possibility that jury deliberations could begin as soon as next week.


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    Live updates: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial coverage | CNN
    24 min
  • Dylan Mortensen Thought That The Noises She Heard Were From Her Roommates Partying
    As information continues to trickle out about what happened in those early morning hours at the home located at 1122 King road, things continue to be as confusing as ever, especially when it comes to Dylan Mortenson and what she went through. We have heard from many experts that they believe that she was in fear of her life and her fight or flight mode kicked in.


    However, if this new source is to be believed, perhaps something else can explain why Dylan didn't think anything was amiss and why she didn't call 9-11 until roughly 8 hours after.


    Let's dive ina nd check it out!


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    Surviving Idaho roommate thought noises of the killer were partiers | Daily Mail Online
    14 min
  • Bryan Kohberger, The Grand Jury Process And Transparency
    One of the biggest concerns whenever a grand jury is empaneled is the secrecy in which it operates. With the defense not being able to be present during the presentation of evidence, things are tilted from the very start. However, in some cases, the state feels that a Grand Jury is the proper path to travel.

    In this episode, we take a look at the decision to use a grand jury to indict Bryan Kohberger and what that might mean for transparency as we move forward.




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    Community kept in the dark with secret Kohberger grand jury | Idaho Statesman
    12 min
  • Bryan Kohberger And His Legal Team Continue To Look For Ways To Dispute The DNA Evidence
    Bryan Kohberger and his defense team are setting themselves up for an epic battle in the courtroom with the prosecutors over the DNA evidence and whether or not that DNA belongs to Bryan Kohberger.

    According to a new documentary, the fact that the house on King Road was a "Party House" and that there was other DNA of unknown males found at the house, Kohberger's team could sink their teeth into that and try to harness it in their favor.


    In this epiosde, we take a look at that as a strategy and how Kohberger might atempt to harness it and what the proseuction might do to shoot it down.


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    Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger could claim in his trial that home where four students were murdered was 'party house' which would explain why his DNA was found there | Daily Mail Online
    13 min
  • Looking Back On The Murders In Moscow At The 1 Year Mark
    On the morning of November 13th 2022 a horrifying quadruple murder took place in Moscow Idaho at a home located at 1122 King Road. Inside of that home, four young college students were busy living their lives like they did on countless weekends leading up to the that fateful morning. While they were busy living their lives, they could not know the evil that was lurking literally right outside their door.


    In this episode, we take a look at where things started and where things currently stand as of today.



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    University of Idaho murders 1 year later: Where the case stands - ABC News (go.com)
    13 min
  • Bryan Kohberger And His 4th Amendment Rights
    There have been plenty of questions surrounding the constitutionality of the investigation into Bryan Kohberger, and especially surrounding how evidence was collected and tested at the scene of the crime and then in Pennsylvania.


    In this epsiode, we discuss the 4th Amendment and how it relates to Bryan Kohberger and his trial moving forward.

    The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution is as follows:

    "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

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    How DNA and Cell Phone Evidence in Idaho Murders Complied With the Fourth Amendment | The Heritage Foundation
    15 min
  • Diddy Gets Hit With Another Lawsuit, This Time From A Personal Trainer
    A personal trainer, identified as John Doe, has filed a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, alleging sexual assault and exploitation. The plaintiff claims that in 2018, during a training session at Combs' residence, Combs made unsolicited sexual advances, including inappropriate touching and suggestive remarks. Despite Doe's objections, Combs allegedly persisted, leading to an assault that caused significant emotional and psychological distress.

    The lawsuit further alleges that Combs leveraged his celebrity status and influence to intimidate Doe into silence, threatening to ruin his professional reputation if he disclosed the incident. This power dynamic, the suit claims, prevented Doe from coming forward sooner. The legal action seeks damages for the alleged assault, emotional suffering, and the impact on Doe's career. Combs' legal team has categorically denied these allegations, describing them as baseless attempts to damage his reputation.



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    Diddy drugged personal trainer and passed him around 'like a party favor' to celeb pals, latest horror lawsuit claims | The Sun
    14 min
  • Bryan Kohberger And His Legal Team Continue To Look For Ways To Dispute The DNA Evidence
    Bryan Kohberger and his defense team are setting themselves up for an epic battle in the courtroom with the prosecutors over the DNA evidence and whether or not that DNA belongs to Bryan Kohberger.

    According to a new documentary, the fact that the house on King Road was a "Party House" and that there was other DNA of unknown males found at the house, Kohberger's team could sink their teeth into that and try to harness it in their favor.


    In this epiosde, we take a look at that as a strategy and how Kohberger might atempt to harness it and what the proseuction might do to shoot it down.


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    Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger could claim in his trial that home where four students were murdered was 'party house' which would explain why his DNA was found there | Daily Mail Online
    14 min
  • Bryan Kohberger And The Pastor Ministering To His Spiritual Needs
    From the archives: 3-28-23





    We've heard numerous times now about Bryan Kohberger and his newfound glory in God. Beyond the fact that he had been meeting with a pastor and exploring his faith however, we didn't know much else.


    In this episode, we are learning more about his visits to the pastor from the man who runs the ministry who is in charge of providing services to the incarcerated in Idaho.

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    Brian Kohberger pastor tells how he prays with the quadruple murderer | Daily Mail Online
    13 min

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