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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CC True Crime Minute: Pregnant Woman and Unborn Child Fatally Shot After She Honked Horn 16.04.2026 1:49

A pregnant woman and her unborn child have reportedly died following a shooting in Glasgow, KY. 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 information in this podcast is f...

CC True Crime Minute: Man who Stabbed Iryna Zarutska on NC Train Found Incompetent to Stand Trial 15.04.2026 2:33

The homeless man accused of slaying Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska aboard a North Carolina light rail train has been deemed mentally “incapable” of proceeding to trial. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee.c...

CC True Crime Minute: ‘Ketamine Queen’ Sentenced for Providing Drugs that Killed Matthew Perry 14.04.2026 2:39

Last week a woman who admitted to distributing the ketamine that killed Matthew Perry was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. 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 104: LIVE Weekly Roundup - Lynette Hooker, Gerhardt Konig, Shanna Gardner and More! 13.04.2026 1:04:47

Josh, Matt Johnson and James Gagliano provide updates and legal analysis on Lynette & Brian Hooker, Gerhardt Konig, Shanna Gardner, Lindsay Clancy, Gregory Moore and more. Where to find Matt Johnson: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimewithMattJohnson Where to find James Gagliano: https://www.instagram.com/jamesagagliano/ Where to find Josh: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/ https://x...

CC True Crime Minute: 1-Year-Old Killed in DUI Crash with 14-Year-Old Mom Behind the Wheel 10.04.2026 2:02

A 1-year-old child has died following a vehicle collision involving an underage driver in Hampton, Va. 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 information in this podca...

CC True Crime Minute: 22-year-old UK Man Pleads Guilty to Killing a Father of Two in Deadly Car Crash while Watching TikTok Videos 09.04.2026 1:47

A young British man has pled guilty to killing another man, a father of two, whom he struck with his car when he was driving while watching videos on TikTok. 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/courtroomc...

Will Rex Heuermann Plead? Discussion with Gilgo Experts 08.04.2026 44:01

Discussion with Gilgo Experts Josh Zeman of Sinister Podcast and Joe Giacalone of True Crime with the Sarge. Rex Heuermann Deep Dive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG0bb1T5aFo&t=73s CC Live Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@UCRPvNOJRC40pJRtpmGO0v3A Courtroom Confidential Membership is now open! To learn about the amazing perks like members-only livestreams, exclusive BTS content and more, c...

CC True Crime Minute: FL Man Leaves AA Meeting before Getting Drunk, High and Plowing Through an Airport Gate 07.04.2026 2:13

A 58-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly plowed his car through a gate before driving onto the runway at an airport in Florida while intoxicated. 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...

Ep 103: LIVE Weekly Roundup - Gerhardt Konig, Letecia Stauch, Tiger Woods and More! 06.04.2026 1:12:17

Join Josh and Scott of Recovery Addict for updates and legal analysis on Gerhardt Konig, Letecia Stauch, Lindsay Clancy, Tiger Woods and Robert Kawada. CC Live Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@UCRPvNOJRC40pJRtpmGO0v3A Courtroom Confidential Membership is now open! To learn about the amazing perks like members-only livestreams, exclusive BTS content and more, click here: https://www.youtube.com/c...

CC True Crime Minute: Quadruple Amputee and Professional Cornhole Player is Charged with Murder in Shooting Death 03.04.2026 2:39

A professional cornhole player who is a quadruple amputee is facing murder charges following an alleged road rage incident. 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 info...

CC True Crime Minute: Legendary Comedian Found Liable in 1972 Sexual Assault Lawsuit 02.04.2026 2:30

A California jury has found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972, awarding her $19.25 million in damages. 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 DISC...

CC True Crime Minute: Reality Star is Arrested on Unrelated Charges Within Days of Her Husband’s Arrest for Sex Crimes 01.04.2026 2:20

Two days after the arrest of Joseph Duggar, 31, following accusations he sexually assaulted a 9-year-old girl, his wife Kendra Duggar, 27, found herself being booked into custody at an Arkansas detention facility. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok....

CC True Crime Minute: Florida Woman Arrested for Peeing on Property in Multiple Airbnbs 31.03.2026 2:09

A Florida woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly urinating on thousands of dollars' worth of items in two separate Airbnb rentals. 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/courtroomconfidenti...

Ep 102: LIVE Weekly Roundup! Key Evidence in Gerhardt Konig Trial, Savannah Guthrie Speaks Out, Will Rex Heuermann Plead Guilty & More 30.03.2026 1:00:56

Join Josh and legal journalist Julia Jenae for a discussion on Nancy Guthrie, Rex Heuermann, Gerhardt Konig and everything else that happened this week in true crime. CC Live Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@UCRPvNOJRC40pJRtpmGO0v3A Courtroom Confidential Membership is now open! To learn about the amazing perks like members-only livestreams, exclusive BTS content and more, click here: https://ww...

CC True Crime Minute: 11-Year-Old Charged with First Degree Murder in Death of 5-Year-Old Brother 26.03.2026 1:59

An 11-year-old Colorado boy has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing his 5-year-old brother earlier this month. 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 DISCLAI...

CC True Crime Minute: Man Charged with Murder of Missing Pregnant High School Student 25.03.2026 2:06

A man has been charged with murder in connection to the 2019 disappearance of a pregnant high school student in California. 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 inf...

CC True Crime Minute: Comedian Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer Tried to Kill Wife After Killing her Dad 24.03.2026 2:08

An Arizona man allegedly traveled all the way to Alaska, where he fatally shot his ex-father-in-law before trying to kill his ex-wife. 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 DISCLAIME...

CC True Crime Minute: Reality TV Star Charged with Molesting 9-year-old Girl in 2020 23.03.2026 2:51

Former 19 Kids and Counting star Joseph Duggar is facing charges after allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl while vacationing in Panama City Beach, FL in 2020. 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...

CC True Crime Minute: Florida Man Rescued at Sea Then Pushes the Captain Who Saved Him Overboard 20.03.2026 1:48

A Florida man is facing charges after he was rescued from a burning boat — only to allegedly push his rescuer overboard and steal his vessel. 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 DI...

CC True Crime Minute: Boy, 10, Stabs 7-Year-Old Girl 3 Times with Kitchen Knife 19.03.2026 1:38

A 10-year-old boy was detained after he allegedly stabbed a 7-year-old girl at an elementary school in California. 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 information i...

CC True Crime Minute: Grandmother Wrongfully Jailed Over Facial Recognition Software Error 18.03.2026 2:41

A grandmother from Tennessee claims she spent nearly six months behind bars after North Dakota police mistakenly identified her as a suspect in a bank fraud case using facial recognition software. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritter...

CC True Crime Minute: Teen, 14, Allegedly Shoots Mom Dead After Argument Over Stolen Tablet 17.03.2026 2:19

A 14-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the shooting death of his mother, after the pair reportedly got into an argument over an electronic tablet. 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/courtr...

Ep 101: Kouri Richins Defense Rests, Deadly Senior Prank, Cheerleader Indicted on Manslaughter and More! 16.03.2026 24:30

Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in true crime, including: - The defense suddenly rests in the Kouri Richins murder trial without calling any witnesses, putting the accused Utah mother and so-called grief author one step closer to a jury deciding her fate. - Plus, a senior prank turns dea...

CC True Crime Minute: Maniac Believed Responsible for 3 Random Slayings Apprehended After Multi-State Manhunt 13.03.2026 1:49

An Iowa madman accused of killing an elderly woman at her home, stealing her car and slaughtering two more on a Utah hiking trail was captured after a multi-state manhunt. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee....

CC True Crime Minute: Girlfriend Crushed the Head of Father of her 8 Kids in Olive Garden Parking Lot, as Youngest Child Watched 12.03.2026 2:38

A Nevada woman is accused of intentionally running over her boyfriend and the father of her eight children — crushing his head and killing him with her new SUV — in the parking lot of an Olive Garden after the couple got into a fight. Prosecutors say the woman "inched forward" and "turned the wheel towards him" before taking the man's life in front of their youngest child....