Joshua Ritter

Courtroom Confidential

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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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

CC True Crime Minute: Woman Accidentally Goes to Wrong House, Resident Shoots at Her 17 Times 18.09.2025

A man in Florida has been arrested on murder charges after police say he shot at a woman 17 times who mistakenly walked up his driveway. 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: Missing Children Found Safe After 4 Years on the Run with Fugitive Father 17.09.2025

Authorities have confirmed the remaining missing children of a fugitive New Zealand father who hid in the wilderness with them for nearly four years before being shot dead by the police, have been found “safe.” https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com...

CC True Crime Minute: Mother of 12-Year-Old Boy Killed by Alligator Charged 16.09.2025

The mother of a boy who was killed by an alligator after he wandered from their Louisiana home is now facing criminal charges. 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 i...

Ep 79: Senseless Murder on a Train, Dead Infant Found in College Cheerleader’s Closet, Amish Mother Drowns Husband and Young Son and More! 15.09.2025

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: - A savage act of unprovoked violence on a North Carolina commuter train by DeCarlos Brown leaves the country stunned as new graphic video footage of the stabbing death of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska is released.  - Universit...

CC True Crime Minute: Ding Dong Ditch Prank Turns Deadly 11.09.2025

A Texas man has been charged with murder of an 11-year-old boy who was fatally shot after a "ding-dong-ditch" prank. 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 i...

CC True Crime Minute: Man Found Dead in a Pool of Blood at Burning Man Festival 10.09.2025

A man found dead in a pool of blood is being investigated as a homicide at the annual Burning Man art and music festival in the northwestern Nevada desert. 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/courtroomcon...

CC True Crime Minute: Univ. of Kentucky Cheerleader Arrested after Allegedly Hiding Dead Newborn in Closet 09.09.2025

A student and STUNT team member at the University of Kentucky was arrested on Aug. 30, when her infant's corpse was discovered in her closet. 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 78: Donna Adelson GUILTY, DNA Evidence Upheld in Gilgo Beach Killer, Inside Kohberger’s Apartment and More! 08.09.2025

* Recorded LIVE on Saturday, September 6, 2025*  In this special live #WeeklyRoundup from CrimeCon, host Joshua Ritter gives updates on the week’s biggest cases, including Donna Adelson, Bryan Kohberger, Rex Heuermann, Austin Drummond, Barry Morphew and more! Plus, a preview of next week’s biggest cases. Thank you for listening! Please leave us a rating and review, and send this episode to a frien...

CC True Crime Minute: 'Grand Warlock' Tarot Card Reader and 'Healer' Accused of Sexually Assaulting Women 05.09.2025

A tarot card reader and self-styled "healer" in Utah is facing multiple charges of sexual assault after at least two women reported him to authorities. 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: Former Reality Star Arrested for Doxxing and Harassment in the Midst of Contentious Divorce 04.09.2025

A former reality TV star was arrested last week on suspicion of electronic communication harassment and electronic disclosure of personal identifying information. 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/court...

CC True Crime Minute: Wisconsin Father Who Faked Own Death to Run Away with Online Mistress is Sentenced to Jail 03.09.2025

A Wisconsin father-of-three who staged his death on a kayaking trip to abandon his family and run off to Europe with his online mistress will now spend as much time in prison as authorities spent searching for him. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok...

CC True Crime Minute: Man Found Dead in a Pool of Blood at Burning Man Festival 03.09.2025

A man found dead in a pool of blood is being investigated as a homicide at the annual Burning Man art and music festival in the northwestern Nevada desert. 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/courtroomcon...

CC True Crime Minute: NY Podiatrist Hired Hit Man to Kill His Wife Months After Release From Prison for a Prior Attempt on Her Life 02.09.2025

An unhinged New York podiatrist is facing down another prison stint after a second failed attempt to kill his estranged wife — who is now a certified divorce coach. 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/cou...

Ep 77: Donna Adelson’s Children Take the Stand, Wild Sex Allegations at Center of Judge’s Murder, DA Says Baby Emmanuel’s Murder was Preventable and More! 01.09.2025

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: - Two children...

CC True Crime Minute: Bodycam Footage: Assistant Attorney General Warns Police 'You're Gonna Regret This' 29.08.2025

A Rhode Island assistant attorney general was captured on police body cameras telling officers they would "regret" detaining her during a trespassing dispute 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...

CC True Crime Minute: Mom Hid in Closet with Baby During Home Invasion Before Fatally Shooting Intruder 28.08.2025

An unidentified Illinois mother shot and killed an intruder who broke into her home late last week while she was home at night alone with her baby. 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: 29 Years After Illinois Girl Vanished, Police Have a Suspect 27.08.2025

Nearly thirty years after an 11-year-old girl went missing from a small town in Illinois, police have arrested a suspect and charged him with 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/courtroomconfident...

CC True Crime Minute: Mom Who Claimed Baby Was Kidnapped Is Arrested — as Child Remains Missing 26.08.2025

A California couple was arrested a week after their 7-month-old was reported missing by the child's mother, who claimed an attacker hit her and kidnapped her baby from outside a store. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq htt...

Ep 76: Donna Adelson Trial Begins, Kohberger Evidence Controversy, Menendez Brothers DENIED Parole and More! 23.08.2025

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:  - The long ant...

CC True Crime Minute: Hitwoman Traveled Overseas to Kill for Her Lover 22.08.2025

The "unexceptional" Wisconsin woman convicted this week of traveling overseas to murder a man on behalf of her lover delivered chilling messages to the man's dad, whom authorities believe was also a target. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok:...

CC True Crime Minute: ‘Chimp Crazy’ Star Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years After Ape Investigation 21.08.2025

The main subject of HBO‘s 2024 docuseries “Chimp Crazy,” was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison 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...

CC True Crime Minute: Diaper-Wearing Man Allegedly Approached Young Girls Asking for a Diaper Change 20.08.2025

A Texas man wearing only a diaper allegedly approached an 11-year-old girl and asked her for a diaper change. 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 thi...

CC True Crime Minute: Decomposing Body Found of Missing Teen Who Sent Chilling Final Text 19.08.2025

A decomposing body has been found in the search for a North Carolina teen who vanished after sending his mom an alarming text message, pleading, “Mom, help.” 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...

CC True Crime Minute: Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Mom as a Teenager Because She Took His Cellphone 18.08.2025

Last week a Tennessee man pled guilty in the shooting death of his mother and was sentenced to thirty years 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/courtroomconfidential   DISCLAIMER: The informati...

Ep 75: Donna Adelson Expected to Testify, Pediatrician Charged with Staging Daughter’s Drowning, Nicholas Kassotis GUILTY for Murder and Dismemberment of his Wife and More! 16.08.2025

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:  - What may be...

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