True Crime Squad

Darrell Brooks turned his own murder trial into one of the most chaotic courtroom spectacles in recent memory, filled with explosive outbursts, sovereign citizen arguments, and nonstop clashes with the judge. In this Trial Look Back episode, True Crime Squad revisits the deadly Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, the emotional testimony from victims and survivors, and the courtroom moments that captivated millions watching the livestreams. We break down how the case unfolded from opening statements to sentencing — and why Judge Jennifer Dorow became one of the most talked-about judges in America.

https://apnews.com/article/wisconsin-milwaukee-homicide-sentencing-treatment-of-prisoners-4b7164afac40dda0acad30a19e3b9ea6

https://www.reuters.com/legal/wisconsin-parade-attacker-sentenced-life-prison-2022-11-16/

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/man-who-killed-6-in-christmas-parade-gets-life-no-release

The Great Australian Sheep Heist

https://people.com/hundreds-of-pregnant-sheep-stolen-from-farm-11971730

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The Tyler Robinson case returns to court today as the judge is expected to rule on whether cameras and livestreams will remain allowed in future proceedings. The court may also address the defense request to delay Robinson’s upcoming preliminary hearing amid ongoing discovery disputes and forensic review arguments.

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Serial Killer News

America’s first serial killer, HH Holmes, was executed on this day in 1896

https://www.wcax.com/2026/05/07/this-day-history-americas-first-serial-killer-was-executed/

Dumb Criminals

Bend Oregon Pisser arrested

https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/local/bend-teen-arrested-tiktok-urination-videos/article_a2e565e5-73aa-4f42-9965-eb1f22d2ce20.html

WTF News

Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87q0vlwvlpo

Dumb Criminals

Donkey Getaway

https://www.news.com.au/world/turkey-gold-jewellery-thief-escapes-on-donkey/news-story/9d0e1d599e7d6fa47de60d5f8476f029

WTF News

The town is called what?

https://www.kbtx.com/2026/03/24/unusual-town-name-costs-county-dozens-road-signs-due-souvenir-thieves/

A Real Stinger

Creepy Crime

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/07/police-search-for-thieves-who-stole-150000-worth-of-beehives-from-rural-nsw-property-ntwnfb

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Watch for updates in Bryan Kohberger, Anna Kepner, Tanner Horner, Larry Millete, Cole Allen, Lee Gilley, Kristin Smart, John Andrew Spellman, DC Metro Police, and Brendan Banfield.

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Texas man Lee Gilley is awaiting trial on capital murder charges in the death of his wife Crista. Over the weekend Lee cut off his ankle monitor and fled to Italy.

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-gilley-accused-killing-wife-italy/285-0df4e05b-17bd-474a-8106-242333217948

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/05/05/lee-gilley-used-fake-travel-documents-to-flee-the-u.s.-ahead-of-murder-trial-prosecutors-say/

True Crime Squad Trials

LA Arsonist Trial

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/prosecutors-say-arson-suspect-los-angeles-palisades-fire-was-angry-wor-rcna343601

Florida Man

Iguana Trafficking

https://share.google/UNnr5dr9VcMt5Oeq3

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The jury in Lee County returned its verdict in the trial of Thomas Stein after deliberating on the charges related to the shooting death of Kayla Rincon-Miller. The decision followed days of testimony, including key evidence and arguments centered on the attempted robbery and the role of co-defendant Christopher Horne Jr.. Emotions ran high in the courtroom as the outcome was read, marking a major turning point in the case.

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Trial Day Two in Lee County moved into testimony, with prosecutors presenting early witnesses to establish the timeline of the attempted robbery that led to the shooting of Kayla Rincon-Miller. The defense began highlighting inconsistencies and setting up doubt about who fired the fatal shot, signaling their strategy to challenge the credibility of key witness Christopher Horne Jr..

The jury returned its decision after several hours of deliberation following closing arguments that sharply contrasted a planned ambush theory with a chaotic self-defense claim. The verdict marks the culmination of days of testimony, including family members, law enforcement, forensic experts, and the defendant herself. The outcome now shifts the case into the sentencing phase, where the court will determine the consequences moving forward.

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Day Six consisted of final jury instructions followed by closing arguments, with prosecutors telling jurors that the evidence showed a coordinated trap in which Tracey Grist lured Matthew Restelli to the home and helped create a false self-defense narrative afterward. Defense counsel argued the state had relied too heavily on cooperating family testimony and insisted reasonable doubt remained because the confrontation escalated quickly once Matthew entered the house.

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Day Five centered on Tracey Grist taking the stand in her own defense, where she denied planning the killing of Matthew Restelli and insisted prior comments about harming him were jokes, not serious intent. She told jurors she feared Matthew, claimed she did not instruct her son to shoot, and explained key prosecution points—like AirTags and her internet searches—as either related to the children or her interest in true crime. By the end of her testimony, the defense had reframed the case around her state of mind, arguing she was reacting to a volatile situation rather than orchestrating a planned ambush.

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