Joshua Ritter

Courtroom Confidential

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Courtroom Confidential, hosted by Joshua Ritter, is your weekly rendezvous with the latest updates in headline-making criminal cases nationwide. With his background as a former L.A. County prosecutor now practicing as a criminal defense attorney, Joshua brings a unique blend of professionalism and a personal touch to the table. Join Joshua every Friday to explore the ever-developing legal landscape and gain a deeper understanding of how the legal system operates.

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Joshua Ritter

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CC True Crime Minute: Youth Soccer Coach Charged with the Murder of a Young Teen on His Team 21.04.2025 1:36

A 43-year-old youth soccer coach from the Los Angeles area, was charged this month with the murder of 13-year-old boy on his team. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: T...

Ep 58: No Calm Before the Storm for Karen Read, Lori Vallow Won’t Testify … Maybe, Menendez Brothers Back in Court and More! 19.04.2025 34:18

Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - All eyes turn to a Massachusetts courtroom for the highly anticipated retrial of Karen Read, accused of murdering her police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe by running him over with her SUV. - The Arizona conspiracy an...

CC True Crime Minute: Utah Mom and 8-Year-Old Son Found Fatally Shot at Home 18.04.2025 1:23

A mother and her 8-year-old son were found shot to death in their Saratoga Springs home, leaving the Utah community grappling with an unsolved tragedy. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfide...

CC True Crime Minute: Man Arrested for Pouring Hot Soup on Girlfriend After an Argument 17.04.2025 1:28

A 35 year old man was arrested in Waco in late February, after allegedly pouring scalding soup on his 67-year-old girlfriend, causing third-degree burns, police said. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee.com/c...

CC True Crime Minute: Fatal Stabbing at Texas High School Track Meet 16.04.2025 1:37

A 17-year-old high school student faces a first-degree murder charge in the fatal stabbing of another 17-year-old student during a track meet at a Stadium in Frisco, Texas on April 2nd. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https:/...

CC Conversations Series: “Once Upon a Crime” - How Esther Ludlow Became a True Crime Trailblazer 15.04.2025 1:01:32

Joshua Ritter sits down with Esther Ludlow, creator and host of the hit true crime podcast Once Upon a Crime, to talk about her journey from podcasting pioneer to one of the genre’s most popular storytellers. With a background in psychology and a passion for true crime, Esther launched her show in 2016—and within just eight months, Once Upon a Crime surpassed one million listens. Since then, she’s...

CC True Crime Minute: Wife of Weezer Bassist Involved in Police Shooting 14.04.2025 1:30

The bestselling author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and wounded by police outside her Los Angeles home Monday. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER:...

Ep 57: Lori Vallow Trial Begins, Kohberger Attorneys Square Off, Doctor Convicted of Manslaughter and More! 12.04.2025 36:31

Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - As trial kicks off for Lori Vallow Daybell, accused of murdering her fourth husband Charles Vallow, it looks like the so-called “Doomsday Mom” will struggle maintaining her “lawyerly composure.” - A busy day of motion...

CC True Crime Minute: Colorado Man Charged with Wife's Murder After Saying She Fell From Ladder 11.04.2025 1:45

A Colorado man who at first appeared to be a grief-stricken husband trying desperately to save his wife's life is now charged with first-degree murder. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomco...

CC True Crime Minute: Man Confesses to Hiding in Grandma’s Closet Before Killing Her 10.04.2025 1:59

A 27-year-old Maryland man is in custody after allegedly admitting he hid in his grandmother’s bedroom for hours before emerging from a closet and killing her. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroo...

CC True Crime Minute: Man Shoots Housemate Dead and Calls 911 to "Come Look" 09.04.2025 1:53

A 35-year-old Minnesota man is soon to be sentenced for murder after calling 911 telling dispatchers to “come look” at his housemate whom he had just shot dead. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee.com/courtro...

Idaho 4 Murders: Everything You Need to Know About the Case Against Bryan Kohberger 08.04.2025 1:20:42

In this special episode of Case Notes, criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter sits down with Idaho Statesman investigative reporter Kevin Fixler for a deep dive into the murders of Idaho college students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin—and the case against accused killer Bryan Kohberger. They break down the full timeline of the Idaho 4 killings, the key evidence t...

CC True Crime Minute: Former Green Beret was Killed and Dismembered by Nurse Wife 07.04.2025 1:54

A traveling nurse from Fayetteville, North Carolina, has been charged with the first-degree murder and concealment of death of her estranged husband, a retired Army Green Beret. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeac...

Ep 56: Doctor Strangles Wife in Heat of Passion, Countdown to Karen Read, Wife Burns, Beats and Runs Over Husband and More! 05.04.2025 33:52

Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Trial continues for Massachusetts doctor Ingolf Tuerk who stands accused of strangling his wife Kathleen McLean before dumping her body in a nearby pond. His defense says it’s a case of “heat of passion” manslaughter....

CC True Crime Minute: Man Shot His Wife & Set House on Fire Believing "The Devil Was in the Walls" 04.04.2025 1:25

A Minneapolis man is in custody after police claim he shot his wife before setting fire to the home he shared with his wife and their six children because he quote “believed the devil was in the walls.” https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshua...

CC True Crime Minute: Bride-to-Be Viciously Attacked at Her Bachelorette Party 03.04.2025 1:27

A bride-to-be suffered multiple injuries after being attacked by an unknown assailant while celebrating her bachelorette party in Dallas, Texas. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential ...

CC True Crime Minute: Dozens of Dogs Attack and Kill Colorado Woman—Her Daughter Arrested and Charged 02.04.2025 1:32

A Colorado woman has been arrested after authorities said some of her more than 50 dogs attacked and killed her 76-year-old mother. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER:...

CC Conversations Series: Greg Hartley of The Behavior Panel - How He Became a Top Body Language Expert 01.04.2025 56:38

Joshua Ritter sits down with Greg Hartley, a former Army Interrogator turned body language expert, bestselling author, and co-founder of The Behavior Panel. With decades of experience analyzing human behavior, from high-stakes interrogations to corporate boardrooms, Greg has become one of the world’s leading experts in body language. In this episode, Greg shares insights from his career, the scien...

CC True Crime Minute: Doctor Allegedly Attempts to Push Wife Off Cliff in Hawaii 31.03.2025 1:33

A Maui doctor was charged Wednesday with second-degree attempted murder after he allegedly tried to kill his wife by pushing her off a hiking trail and hitting her multiple times on the head with a rock. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshu...

Ep 55: Will Kohberger’s Family Testify?, A New Lawyer for Karen Read, Lori Vallow Charges Toward Trial and More! 29.03.2025 35:17

Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - A flurry of eleventh hour developments in the days approaching the retrial of Massachusetts woman Karen Read, including the addition of a surprising new member of the defense team. - Prosecutors reveal new evidence an...

CC True Crime Minute: Man Tried to Murder Ex-Wife, Then Tried to Frame Her For It 28.03.2025 1:16

An Orlando man has been arrested after officers said he shot his pregnant ex-wife and tried to frame her for the act. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The informatio...

CC True Crime Minute: Wisconsin Man Lives with Girlfriend's Decomposing Body for 20 Days Before Telling Police 27.03.2025 1:55

A Turkey national living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has been charged with murder after confessing to police that he had been living with his girlfriend’s dead body for nearly 20 days. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buym...

CC True Crime Minute: Judge Rules Adnan Syed Will Not Return to Jail! 26.03.2025 2:30

A Maryland judge formally sentenced Adnan Syed last Friday to time served, marking what appears to be the final chapter in a case that gained worldwide attention through the groundbreaking true-crime podcast “Serial.” https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tik...

CC Conversations Series: Derrick Levasseur - From ‘Big Brother’ to Big Cases: An Unlikely Path to True Crime Media 25.03.2025 57:20

Joshua Ritter sits down with Derrick Levasseur, a decorated police sergeant, private investigator, and host of podcasts Crime Weekly and Detective Perspective. With a career that started at just 20 years old, Derrick rose through the ranks from patrol officer to undercover detective, working with agencies like the FBI, DEA, and Secret Service. Throughout his time in law enforcement, Derrick earned...

CC True Crime Minute: Military Veteran Accused in Triple Murder, Kidnaps Daughter 24.03.2025 2:03

Prosecutors have announced they are seeking the death penalty against a military veteran for a violent triple homicide that was witnessed by the man’s 4-year-old daughter. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee....