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: Florida Teen Arrested After Police Say He Staged His Abduction 21.10.2025 2:12

Local authorities have announced the arrest of a Florida teenager who allegedly went to elaborate lengths to stage his own abduction. 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: Scott Rouse of The Behavior Panel - From the Recording Studio to the Interrogation Room // How He Became a Body Language Expert 20.10.2025 55:22

Scott Rouse is a behavior analyst, body language expert, and one of the four members of The Behavior Panel—a YouTube powerhouse with over a million subscribers and more than 200 million views. Trained alongside the FBI, Secret Service, and U.S. Military Intelligence, Scott has built a career decoding human behavior for everyone from law enforcement and attorneys to Fortune 100 companies and entert...

Ep 84: Devastating Report for Ellen Greenberg, Luigi Mangione Calls Foul on Feds, Arizona Father Charged with Daughter’s Hot Car Murder and More! 18.10.2025 37:29

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: - After 14 year...

CC True Crime Minute: Indiana Man Denied Killing Mom Before a Spinal Cord Was Found in his Yard 17.10.2025 2:34

An Indiana man has been accused of murder after he allegedly gave police bogus interviews about his missing mother before investigators then discovered human remains in a burn pit in the backyard of the family’s home. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tik...

CC True Crime Minute: Paul Pierce Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Being Found Asleep at the Wheel 16.10.2025 2:42

Former NBA star Paul Pierce was arrested last week on suspicion of driving under the influence in Los Angeles. 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 th...

CC True Crime Minute: Woman Got Pregnant in Jail Without Physical Contact — Now Goes to Trial for Murder 15.10.2025 1:42

A Florida woman who previously became pregnant while in jail is now on trial for 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/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educ...

CC True Crime Minute: California ‘Butt Lady’ Convicted in Murder of Actress Over Silicone Injections 14.10.2025 2:19

A California woman dubbed “the butt lady” was found guilty Thursday of murdering “Married … with Children” actress Cindyana Santangelo during a botched silicone injection session. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buyme...

CC True Crime Minute: Matlock Actor David Del Rio Fired After Alleged Sexual Assault 13.10.2025 2:37

The 38 year old co-star of the series Matlock has left the show following allegations that he sexually assaulted his female co-star. CBS has confirmed that David Del Rio has been removed from the set on the Paramount lot the same day that a report of misappropriate behavior was made regarding his conduct toward co-star Leah Lewis. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.you...

Ep 83: Big Win for Kouri Richins?, Could Mark Sanchez Go to Prison, A Heartbreaking Murder Trial and More! 11.10.2025 42:26

CC True Crime Minute: Firefighter Dumps 75 Tampons in Ex-Boyfriend's Yard 10.10.2025 2:26

A Florida firefighter finds herself under fire after she allegedly dumped 75 red-stained tampons in her ex-boyfriend's front yard. 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 DISCLAIM...

CC True Crime Minute: Tyrese Gibson Charged with Animal Cruelty After His Dogs Allegedly Killed a Neighbor's Pet 09.10.2025 1:56

Tyrese Gibson, the Fast and Furious actor, was charged with animal cruelty after his dogs allegedly killed another dog in his Atlanta neighborhood. 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/courtroomconfidentia...

CC True Crime Minute: NYC Financier and Personal Assistant Celebrate Hurting Women in Recently Released Text Messages 08.10.2025 2:48

Disturbing text messages between accused BDSM-crazed tycoon Howard Rubin and his longtime personal assistant were laid bare Friday as federal prosecutors charged the pair with a decade-long sex-trafficking scheme. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok...

CC True Crime Minute: Teen Arrested for Hacking into MGM and Caesars Vegas Casinos 07.10.2025 2:11

A teenager has been arrested after allegedly hacking into multiple Las Vegas casinos. 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...

Ep 82: Diddy Goes to Prison, High-Powered Defense for Charlie Kirk Assassin, Trouble in D4VD Investigation and More! 06.10.2025 34:17

Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in true crime, including: - Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, one of the most influential figures in hip-hop, is sentenced to prison for federal sex crimes. - A high-powered defense team begins to take shape for Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating popular conserva...

CC True Crime Minute: Chef Robs Three San Francisco Banks in One Day 03.10.2025 2:08

A California chef was arrested last week on suspicion of robbing three San Francisco banks in a single day. 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: Teaching Assistant Arrested for Releasing Fart Spray on School Campus 02.10.2025 1:59

A South Carolina teaching assistant has been arrested for allegedly releasing fart spray in the school building. 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: Would-Be Presidential Assassin Tries to Stab Himself After Verdict Is Read 01.10.2025 2:17

A man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump last year at his golf course tried to stab himself in the neck last week after a jury found him guilty. 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/co...

Bonus Episode: Gilgo Beach Serial Killer – Everything You Need to Know About the Rex Heuermann Case 30.09.2025 44:54

In this Case Notes, get a breakdown of the decades-long timeline of the Gilgo Beach murders, the forensic and digital evidence prosecutors say ties Manhattan architect Rex Heuermann to at least seven victims, and the latest court rulings. Criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter sits down with investigative reporter and true crime documentary producer Alexis Linkletter and New York-based journalis...

Ep 81: Heuermann will Face All Charges, Barry Morphew Out on Bail, Mangione Challenges Death Penalty and More! 29.09.2025 30:04

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: - Rex Heuermann, the man authorities have dubbed the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer, learns that he will face 7 counts of murder, all in a single trial. - Colorado man Barry Morphew accused in his wife's disappearance and murder...

CC True Crime Minute: Prime Suspect in Madeleine McCann Disappearance Released from German Prison 26.09.2025 2:00

The primary suspect in the nearly two-decade-old disappearance of Madeleine McCann was released from prison in Germany after serving a sentence for an unrelated rape. 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: Woman, 95, Charged with Murder After Allegedly Beating Nursing Home Roommate to Death 25.09.2025 1:46

A 95-year-old woman has been charged with murder after she allegedly beat her 89-year-old roommate to death in a nursing home in Brooklyn. 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 DISCL...

CC True Crime Minute: Human Remains Found Suspected to Be Father Alleged in Killing 3 Young Daughters 24.09.2025 2:36

Police believe that the remains of the man wanted by authorities after allegedly killing his three young daughters and leaving their bodies at a remote campsite in Washington state, have been found. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuarit...

CC True Crime Minute: Lil Nas X Misses Court Date While Undergoing Inpatient Treatment After Bizarre Arrest and Felony Charges 23.09.2025 1:59

Performing artist Lil Nas X has entered an inpatient treatment program after being arrested and subsequently released from jail late last 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 ...

Ep 80: Charlie Kirk Assassin to Face Death Penalty, Huge Loss for Prosecution in Luigi Mangione Case, Another Setback for Menendez Brothers and More! 22.09.2025 37:38

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: - Tyler Robinson, the man alleged to have assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus last week is apprehended, charged with murder and will now face the death penalty. - A huge loss for New York pr...

CC True Crime Minute: Man Married to 3 Women at the Same Time Did it for Their Money 19.09.2025 1:55

A North Carolina man is facing two felony bigamy charges after police say he married three women at the same time — and authorities believe he may have had even more wives. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee...