Courtroom Confidential

Joshua Ritter interviews Scott from Recovery Addict, the creator behind the widely popular true crime YouTube channel with over 63k subscribers. Scott shares his journey, from his background in communication and IT to becoming a leading channel in courtroom livestreaming. His ability to enhance courtroom audio, sync video feeds, and foster real-time discussions has made Recovery Addict a go-to des...

Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential News Brief! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:  - Trial begins for Megan Boswell, a young Tennessee mother accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter before disposing of her body in a trash can. - Courtroom observers are shocked by the not guilty verdict of Collin Grif...

Joshua Ritter sits down with Scott Reisch, the criminal defense attorney behind the wildly popular YouTube channel, Crime Talk. With over 23 years of legal experience and over 100 jury trials under his belt, Scott brings a sharp, no-nonsense approach to analyzing true crime cases. Scott shares how his time as a Marine Corps prosecutor and defense attorney shaped his courtroom strategy, his transit...

This week, host Joshua Ritters shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:  - The trial of Monica Sementilli kicks off with prosecutors detailing how a torrid love affair led to the brutal murder of famed Los Angeles hairstylist Fabio Sementilli, orchestrated by his own wife. - Terell Ephron, a.k.a. A$AP Relli, who claims a platinum selling hip hop artist...

Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter interviews Chris and Karen McDonough, the dynamic duo behind ‘The Interview Room.’  Chris, a nationally recognized homicide investigator with decades of experience, and Karen, an award winning journalist with a career spanning over 30 years, bring their unique perspectives to the true crime community with their YouTube...

Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential News Brief! This week, host Joshua Ritters shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:  - Hip hop star A$AP Rocky engages in a dangerous game of chicken by rejecting a last-minute offer from the DA that would have spared him potentially decades in prison.  - Accused killer Bryan Kohberger wants the DNA eviden...

Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter sits down with Paul, the creator behind the hit YouTube channel Reporting Live From My Sofa. Paul, a North Carolina native with a background in English and Creative Writing, shares the story of how his passion for true crime storytelling evolved from a hobby into a thriving channel. Known for his unique blend of though...

Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential News Brief! This week, host Joshua Ritters shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:  - The highly anticipated trial of Natalie Cochran, a pharmacist accused of murdering her husband upon his discovery of her Ponzi scheme, kicks off in West Virginia.  - A surprising verdict for Florida grandmother Tracey Ni...

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! In this special episode, which was recorded live on YouTube on January 13th, I break down the top 10 most intriguing trials to watch in 2025. Thank you for listening! Please leave us a rating and review, and send this episode to a friend! We appreciate your help and support in getting the word out about Courtroom Confidential.  Shop: https...

Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential News Brief! This week, host Joshua Ritters shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:  - A self-described dog bite expert took center stage at a highly contested hearing for the murder retrial of Boston area woman Karen Read. - An Ohio courtroom was stunned by the judge’s sentencing of Jake Wagner, a man res...

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! In this special episode, I dive into the top ten trials that captivated, stunned, and even left us confused in 2024. Join me as I cover everything from landmark trials holding parents accountable for the actions of their child to a deadly shooting on a movie set, plus allegations of massive cover ups and conspiracies and history making cas...

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! In this special News Brief episode, I give a quick rundown of the week’s biggest true crime news, including: - An Argentine judge confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction, and ordered preventive prison for two of them for having supplied him with drugs....

Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter sits down with Lauren and Dr. John Matthias, the duo behind the hit podcast and YouTube channel Hidden True Crime. Lauren, a journalist and former news anchor, and Dr. John, a forensic psychologist, discuss how their shared fascination with the mysteries of true crime brought them together—from their first conversation...

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! In this special holiday News Brief episode, I give a quick rundown of the week’s biggest true crime news, including: - Blake Lively has accused her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to “destroy” her reputation in a newly filed legal complaint. - Luigi...

Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter sits down with Ian Runkle, a criminal defense and firearms lawyer from Alberta, Canada, and the creator of the popular YouTube channel Runkle of the Bailey. Ian shares with Josh the evolution of his legal career, his ambitions for the future, and the inspiration behind his YouTube channel. He also dives into how he got...

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:  - Luigi Mangione, the man accused of the brazen assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, waives extradition to return to New York to face additional charges. - Legal troubles continue to escalate for Tal and Oren Alexander, high-...

Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter interviews Joseph Scott Morgan, the Distinguished Scholar of Applied Forensics at Jacksonville State University, host of the Body Bags podcast, and one of the nation’s most experienced death investigators. Joseph shares his fascinating career journey, from being one of the youngest coroner investigators in the country...

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:  - After a days-long manhunt, Luigi Mangione, the man authorities now believe responsible for the brazen assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is fighting his extradition back to New York. - Grammy award winning rapper, produce...

Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations!  In this episode, Joshua Ritter interviews Andrea Burkhart, a seasoned criminal defense attorney and YouTuber who has brought her nearly two decades of legal experience to the world of true crime commentary. Andrea shares her journey from practicing law in Washington State to starting her YouTube channel, where she analyzes high-profile cases. As an...

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:  - Deliberations are underway in the highly anticipated trial of Daniel Penny, a military veteran charged in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man, during an erratic subway encounter in New York City. - After nearly two years since jury se...

Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter sits down with Natalie Whittingham Burrell, a criminal defense lawyer and public defender who has made her mark in the true crime world with her YouTube channel, Natalie Lawyer Chick! Natalie reflects on her path to becoming a lawyer, the inspiration behind her work in the public defender’s office, and how her passion...

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! In this special holiday episode, I give a quick rundown of the week’s biggest true crime news, including: -  Massachusetts man Brian Camp has been found not guilty of manslaughter for the shooting death of his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend, Johnathan Letendre  -  On Monday, a judge delayed until January his decision on whether to resentence Er...

Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! This week, Josh sits down with Bob Motta, criminal defense attorney and host of true crime podcast Defense Diaries. Bob shares the fascinating story behind how his podcast started—a project sparked by a box of cassette tapes given to him by his father, a defense attorney for serial killer John Wayne Gacy, containing their recorded conversations duri...

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:  -  Venezuelan man Jose Ibarra was convicted on Wednesday in the death of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. He has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in a case that became a flashpoint in the national debate...

Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter interviews GiGi McKelvey, host of Pretty Lies And Alibis and boots on the ground correspondent for Law & Crime Network. GiGi takes us through her journey, from working as a surgical technician to launching Pretty Lies And Alibis during the pandemic—a channel that now boasts nearly 70,000 YouTube subscribers. Known...