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: Wisconsin Nurse Has Sex with Patient and then Falsely Claims she was Assaulted 11.03.2026 1:49

A Wisconsin nurse who admitted to having sexual intercourse with a patient and then falsely accusing the patient of sexual assault was sentenced to 18 months in 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...

CC True Crime Minute: Tarot Influencer Ordered to Pay $10M for Falsely Accusing Professor in Idaho Murders 10.03.2026 2:54

An influencer has been ordered to pay $10 million in damages to an Idaho professor for falsely claiming she was involved in the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymea...

Ep 100: Kouri Richins Greed Leads to Murder, Week 5: Nancy Guthrie Missing, Rex Heuermann’s Disturbing Web History and More! 09.03.2026 29:55

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 murder trial of Utah mother Kouri Richins continued this week as prosecutors zeroed in on her mounting debt as the motive behind her husband Eric Richins’ alleged poisoning. - Plus, the search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new...

CC True Crime Minute: Los Angeles Man who Forcefed a Hawk Alcohol Gets Jail Time 06.03.2026 2:18

A man in Los Angeles County has been sentenced to 45 days in jail and 12 months of probation after a video surfaced on YouTube showing him pouring alcohol into a protected hawk's mouth. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq ht...

CC True Crime Minute: Man Accused of Killing Wife Said He Would “Rather Live in Prison” Than “Deal with Her.” 05.03.2026 2:00

A Florida man accused of murdering his 83-year-old wife allegedly told deputies he had “dealt with her dementia for too long” and would “rather live in prison than ... deal with her.” https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://b...

CC True Crime Minute: Human Remains Found in Search for Mistakenly Kidnapped Grandfather 04.03.2026 2:25

A grandfather mistakenly kidnapped 11 days ago is feared dead after human remains were found amid the search for him in Australia. 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...

CC True Crime Minute: Trial Begins for Daughter Accused of Slaughtering Her Family 03.03.2026 2:47

The trial of a South Carolina woman accused of murdering her family began on Monday with opening statements. 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...

Ep 99: Guthrie Missing Day 27, Kouri Richins Star Witness Testifies, Major Ruling for Charlie Kirk Assassin and More! 02.03.2026 28:48

You can go to our sponsor https://aura.com/courtroomconfidential to try 14 days for free. That’s enough time for Aura to start scrubbing your personal info off these data broker sites, without you lifting a finger. 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: - As week four...

CC True Crime Minute: Former ‘American Idol’ Contested Accused of Killing his Wife, Staging the Scene 27.02.2026 2:15

Authorities in Ohio have charged a former American Idol contestant in connection with the death of his 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 DISCLAIMER: The information in this...

CC True Crime Minute: Mom Arrested after Leaving Her Kids with an Uber Driver for Hours 26.02.2026 2:59

A Florida mother was arrested after allegedly leaving her 4-year-old and 3-year-old kids with her Uber driver for hours while she went shopping at a nearby mall. 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...

CC True Crime Minute: Mountaineer Convicted for Abandoning Girlfriend … and it Wasn’t the First Time! 25.02.2026 2:34

A mountaineer who abandoned his girlfriend to die atop Austria's highest peak is now accused of leaving behind another girlfriend during a previous hike as well. 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...

Kouri Richins – Everything You Need to Know About the Eric Richins Case 24.02.2026 23:18

In this Case Files, get a full breakdown of the case of Kouri Richins, from the sudden death of her husband Eric Richins in 2022, to her arrest a year later and the lead up to trial, which is set to begin in February 2026. Award-winning prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter is joined by Law & Crime host and correspondent Angenette Levy to lay out the timeline of events and the...

Ep 98: Nancy Guthrie Search Day 20, Dale Warner Trial Continues, Shanna Gardner Star Witness Flips and More! 23.02.2026 18:05

Nancy Guthrie Special Coverage: Breaking News - Day 19 20.02.2026 47:03

Audio from LIVE YouTube Broadcast - Originally aired Thursday, February 19, 2026. Join Josh for Day 19 updates on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Playlist - Nancy Guthrie Coverage: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiteA2x_mfo0ZVGMd8wLGStJQlhnl_gz4&si=vphSJ7YVRcEt1iV0 CC Live Trials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRPvNOJRC40pJRtpmGO0v3A Courtroom Confidential Membership is now open! T...

Nancy Guthrie Special Coverage: Breaking News - Day 18 19.02.2026 1:05:53

Join Josh LIVE from Tucson for Day 18 updates on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. CC Live Trials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/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/channel/UCQVmA_wratr69AQdmWtRLAw/join Where to find Josh: htt...

Nancy Guthrie Special Coverage: Breaking News - Day 17 18.02.2026 55:40

LIVE YouTube Broadcast - Originally aired Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Join Josh for Day 17 updates on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Playlist - Nancy Guthrie Coverage: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiteA2x_mfo0ZVGMd8wLGStJQlhnl_gz4&si=vphSJ7YVRcEt1iV0 CC Live Trials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRPvNOJRC40pJRtpmGO0v3A Courtroom Confidential Membership is now open! To learn abou...

Nancy Guthrie Special Coverage: Breaking News - Day 16 17.02.2026 48:21

LIVE YouTube Broadcast - Originally aired Monday, February 16, 2026. Join Josh for Day 16 updates on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Playlist - Nancy Guthrie Coverage: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiteA2x_mfo0ZVGMd8wLGStJQlhnl_gz4&si=vphSJ7YVRcEt1iV0 CC Live Trials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRPvNOJRC40pJRtpmGO0v3A Courtroom Confidential Membership is now open! To learn about...

Nancy Guthrie Special Coverage: Breaking News with Paul Mauro 16.02.2026 1:06:23

LIVE YouTube Broadcast - Originally aired Saturday, February 14, 2026. Join Josh and Paul Mauro for Day 14 updates on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Playlist - Nancy Guthrie Coverage: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiteA2x_mfo0ZVGMd8wLGStJQlhnl_gz4&si=vphSJ7YVRcEt1iV0 CC Live Trials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRPvNOJRC40pJRtpmGO0v3A Courtroom Confidential Membership is now ope...

CC True Crime Minute: Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Stepson Arrested Following Shooting Death of His Own Son 13.02.2026 2:35

Gregory Zecca, the stepson of reality TV star Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman, has been arrested months after authorities allege he fatally shot his 13-year-old son in Florida. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https...

CC True Crime Minute: Former Little Caesars Employee Breaks into Restaurant and Sells Pizzas 12.02.2026 1:59

A former Little Caesars employee has been arrested after allegedly breaking into one of the chain's restaurants in North Carolina and selling pizzas to customers. 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/...

CC True Crime Minute: Dad of 3 Fatally Shot After Offering Help to a Woman Looking for Warm Shelter 11.02.2026 2:20

A father of three has been fatally shot after allegedly offering a woman a ride to a warming shelter in Missouri. 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...

CC True Crime Minute: Man Responding to a Woman Online with Promises of a Well Paying Job Ends Up Days Later Dead in a Trashcan 10.02.2026 2:21

Mystery surrounds the death of a Massachusetts man whose remains were discovered inside a trash can in South Carolina. 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 informati...

Ep 97: Guthrie’s Time is Running Out, Robinson Pushes to Kick Prosecutors, Grim Autopsy Report For Tepe Murders and More! 09.02.2026 32:24

CC True Crime Minute: Dispute Over French Fries Leads to Deadly Shooting 06.02.2026 1:46

A Texas man is dead after an argument over French fries got out of control last week. 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 for educati...

CC True Crime Minute: Woman, 23, Charged with Beheading 55-Year-Old Boyfriend 05.02.2026 2:12

A 23-year-old Anaheim woman was arrested in connection with the decapitation of her boyfriend. 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...