True Crime News: The Podcast

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: RJ Dreiling joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss jury deliberations in Miguel Salguero Olivares’ trial for the murder of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth, Matthew Farwell’s ongoing jury trial in the death of Sandra Birchmore, and unsealed federal documents that suggest OJ Simpson had an accomplice.

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A slain pregnant mistress and a sinister secret. Prosecutors claim that Matthew Farwell fatally strangled his paramour Sandra Birchmore when the expectant mother threatened to reveal the details of their illicit relationship, which allegedly started when she was just 15 years old. 

Neama Rahmani joins host Ana Garcia.

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Imran Ansari joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Caylen Deller’s trial as she pleads her case for self-defense in the slaying of Chad Mullen, prosecutors seeking to include evidence of Matthew Farwell’s other affairs as the former cop faces charges for the death of his pregnant mistress Sandra Birchmore, and a mom who killed the father of her baby in a brutal car accident. 

Editorial Note: After the recording of this podcast, Caylen Deller was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A deranged teenager takes a woman’s life as a twisted tribute to a TV character but calls authorities after injuring himself. Benjamin Day lured Maria Saceanu to a “kill room” inspired by “Dexter.” During the brutal act, Day accidentally cut his hand and called emergency responders for help. While he claimed the injury was caused by a wild dog, he only incriminated himself further.  After pleading guilty midtrial, the killer is facing a mandatory life sentence.

Mike King joins host Ana Garcia.

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Dave Aronberg joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss next steps for death row inmate Christa Pike after her botched execution, Miguel Salguero-Olivares’ trial for the slaying of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth, and Harry Tenon’s latest court appearance in the murder-for-hire plot of Jared Bridegan. 

Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar.

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A pastor callously kills his wife to continue an affair with his mistress. Former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn claimed intruders broke into the family home and killed his wife, Ashley. However, after sitting through a nine-day trial including extensive testimony from Caleb’s mistress Alleigha Botner, jurors determined Caleb was the only person with the means and motive to take Ashley’s life. 

Luis Bolaños joins host Ana Garcia.

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Rachel Kaufman joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Caleb Flynn’s conviction for the murder of his wife, a victim’s dying statement excluded from his alleged killer’s trial,  and Kevin Reddington’s claim that prosecutors didn’t provide enough evidence to prove that Lindsay Clancy killed her children

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: D4vd’s meteoric rise reached another type of infamy after the remains of a missing teen were found in a vehicle registered to the singer. Now, over a year after the discovery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s remains, her family is urging prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against David Anthony Burke, and a new lawsuit claims others helped conceal the musician’s alleged illicit relationship with the teen. 

Melissa McCarty joins guest host Alison Triessl. 

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Franz Borghardt joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Caleb Flynn’s ongoing trial for the murder of his wife as his mistress takes the stand, unsealed documents suggesting that Bryan Kohberger didn’t fully comprehend his plea deal in the slaying of the Idaho four, and a defense request to investigate the holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial.

Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar.

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A plastic surgeon charged with a lawyer’s slaying acts as his own attorney his death penalty-qualified trial. Prosecutors say that Tomasz Kosowski killed attorney Steven Cozzi over a civil lawsuit that Kosowski was about to lose. Though Cozzi’s body was never found, investigators allegedly uncovered a staggering amount of evidence in Kosowski’s home and vehicles.

Dr. Nicky Jackson joins host Ana Garcia.