R. Scott Reisch

Crime Talk with Scott Reisch

Join me, Scott Reisch, for fact-driven and unbiased crime news from a criminal defense attorney of 31 years. Listen as Scott lays out the facts on current cases such as Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, Brian Laundrie, Alex Murdaugh, and Barry Morphew. He also adds details from his vast law knowledge and trial experience. Sit back and relax as you learn about the US legal system, the Constitution, and more from the most reliable source for true crime.

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R. Scott Reisch

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Main Title: Tyler Robinson Hearing: Alleged Confessions and Video Evidence Stack Up 10.07.2026

The Tyler Robinson hearing just exposed a mountain of alleged admissions and surveillance evidence. Prosecutors detailed a handwritten note, texts, a Discord message, DNA evidence, and video tied to the Charlie Kirk assassination case. But this was a probable cause hearing—not a murder trial—and that legal difference matters. Scott breaks down what the state appears to have, what the defense can a...

Charlie Kirk Case: Roommate Video Blows Up the Conspiracy 09.07.2026

The courtroom just heard the interview everyone has been arguing about. Lance Twiggs described an alleged admission, regret, a hidden note, and messages tied to Tyler Robinson as prosecutors pressed their case. Meanwhile, Erika Kirk pushed for greater courtroom transparency as conspiracy theories continue to swirl around Charlie Kirk's assassination. Scott breaks down what this evidence actually m...

Mackenzie Shirilla Files New Appeal in Double Murder Conviction 08.07.2026

The Ohio Supreme Court declined jurisdiction after lower courts treated her postconviction petition as filed on day 366.   Now her lawyers seek reconsideration after arguing the deadline blocked review of ineffective-assistance and medical-condition claims. Scott breaks down whether counsel's mistake can reopen the door—or whether Ohio procedure has already slammed it shut. Watch to the end and te...

Karmelo Anthony Files for New Trial—and Wants the Judge Removed 07.07.2026

Karmelo Anthony's new legal team is going after the conviction—and the judge. Two new motions seek a new trial and Judge John Roach's removal from post-trial proceedings. After a 35-year sentence, the legal fight has moved from the jury room to alleged constitutional and trial errors. Scott breaks down what these motions actually mean—and whether they have a real legal path forward. Watch to the e...

Charlie Kirk Case: Prosecutors Reveal Their Evidence Against Tyler Robinson 06.07.2026

Prosecutors are finally laying out their case against Tyler Robinson in the Charlie Kirk killing. With Erika Kirk and the Kirk family in court, the state is presenting video, witness testimony, forensic evidence, and alleged messages tied to Robinson. The judge must decide whether probable cause exists to send this death penalty case toward trial. Scott breaks down what actually matters legally—an...

Ohio House of Horrors: How Could This Happen? 02.07.2026

Sixteen children were rescued from what authorities describe as horrific conditions in rural Ohio. Four adults now face serious child endangerment charges after investigators say the children were found in filth, neglect, and danger. Scott breaks down the charges, the warning signs, and the biggest question: how did this allegedly happen for so long? Watch, comment, and stay to the end. Hashtags:...

Nancy Guthrie Case: Fake Ransom Notes Exposed by FBI 01.07.2026

The FBI reportedly ruled the ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's abduction case fake. Savannah Guthrie's family is still pleading for answers as investigators chase what is real. Scott breaks down how fake communications can derail a case, waste time, and muddy the evidence. Watch to the end and tell us what investigators should do next. #NancyGuthrie, #SavannahGuthrie, #TrueCrime, #CrimeTalk, #FBI, #...

You Can't Make This Stuff Up... Let's Talk About It 30.06.2026

https://crimetalkclaims.com/social/ A USPS carrier allegedly kidnapped and killed on her route. A Supreme Court ruling that changes geofence warrants. A Philadelphia "strange setup," fake DEA credentials, and a handwritten Ted Bundy reference. Plus attempted murder sentencing and Michigan parents charged after a child's death. Scott breaks down the legal consequences, evidence problems, and what h...

Field Trip to Court: Luigi Mangione - Alex Murdaugh! Let's Talk About It! 29.06.2026

Luigi Mangione is back in federal court as jury selection plans move toward January 2027. Alex Murdaugh also returned to court, with his double-murder retrial tentatively set for April 5, 2027.   One case raises fair-trial and jury issues. The other reopens DNA, venue, and evidence fights. Scott breaks down what actually matters — and what is courtroom theater. Subscribe for the legal angle behind...

Adam Montgomery Case: Prosecutors Fight to Restore Murder Conviction 26.06.2026

Prosecutors want Adam Montgomery's murder conviction reinstated. The New Hampshire Supreme Court reversed it over a joinder issue involving the assault and murder charges. Now the state says the court used the wrong legal standard and second-guessed the jury. Scott breaks down the motion, the severance fight, and what happens next. Watch to the end and comment: reinstatement or retrial? #AdamMontg...

Mackenzie Shirilla's Appeal Rejected 24.06.2026

00:00  Docket 01:01  Intro 01:46  Ohio Supreme Court Rejects Shirilla's Latest Appeal 05:41  Gilgo Beach Killer's Family Rebuilds 09:27  Ex-Colorado DNA Analyst "Missy" Woods Pleads Guilty 14:42  Teacher Broke House Arrest 85 Times, Prosecutors Say 17:02  Kidnapped Teen Found Inside Dryer 18:32  Father Faces Murder Charges After Shooting Daughter 19:53  U.S. Supreme Court Reinstates Conviction 21:...

Karmelo Anthony: The Footage That Sank Self-Defense 22.06.2026

New footage. New bodycam. Same rejected defense. Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years after the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet. Scott breaks down the surveillance video, 911 audio, bodycam statements, and why the jury rejected self-defense. Watch to the end and tell us: did the evidence close the door on the defense? #KarmeloAnthony, #AustinMet...

Mackenzie Shirilla Gets What She Wanted... In Prison 17.06.2026

Mackenzie Shirilla wanted something to do in prison. Now she has a food service job. The convicted 21-year-old is serving 15 years to life for the deaths of Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan. After recorded calls about boredom, prison officials assigned her work at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. Scott breaks down what this means, what it does not mean, and why parole in 2037 is the real date to w...

Austin Metcalf's Father Blasts Frisco Over Killer's Diploma 16.06.2026

Crime Talk Store: https://crimetalknetwork.com/shop/ Austin Metcalf's father is blasting Frisco ISD after Karmelo Anthony received a diploma following his murder conviction. Anthony was sentenced to 35 years after the fatal stabbing at a Frisco track meet. Now the fight shifts to school policy, expulsion rules, accountability, and the appeal. Scott breaks down what the district could do, what it s...

Mackenzie Shirilla's Mom Speaks: 15-to-Life, Appeal & Evidence Questions 15.06.2026

Mackenzie Shirilla's mother is now publicly defending her daughter. Shirilla was convicted after the 2022 Strongsville crash that killed Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan. Now the defense is challenging parts of the investigation and pushing the appeal forward. Scott breaks down what matters legally, what does not, and what happens next. Watch to the end and tell us whether the appeal raises real...

Karmelo Anthony Aftermath: Things Get Hot 12.06.2026

The Karmelo Anthony trial may be over, but the aftermath is heating up. After the murder conviction and 35-year sentence, the case has sparked threats, racial controversy, and online chaos. Now the appeal is pending, and the public reaction is becoming part of the story. Scott breaks down what actually matters legally—and what is just noise. Watch to the end and tell us: where does this case go ne...

Karmelo Anthony Says He's Broke After $625K Fundraiser 11.06.2026

Karmelo Anthony Says He's Broke After $625K Fundraiser Karmelo Anthony now says he is "penniless" and needs court-appointed counsel. That claim comes after a reported $625,000 fundraiser following his murder conviction in the Austin Metcalf case. Scott breaks down what indigence means, what the court may examine, and how this could affect the appeal. Watch, comment, and stay to the end. Crime Talk...

Karmelo Anthony Gets 35 Years: Justice Served? 10.06.2026

Karmelo Anthony Gets 35 Years: Justice Served? Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years after a jury convicted him of first-degree murder. The case centered on a fatal stabbing at a Texas high school track meet. His defense argued self-defense. Prosecutors said he escalated a minor dispute into lethal violence. Scott breaks down why the jury rejected manslaughter and what this sentence really mea...

Nick Reiner Wants Trust Money to Fund His Murder Defense 09.06.2026

Nick Reiner Wants Trust Money to Fund His Murder Defense Nick Reiner says he needs trust money now. The accused son of Rob and Michele Reiner is asking the court for access to family trust funds while awaiting trial. His petition claims the delay cost him private counsel and is hurting his defense preparation. Scott breaks down the trust fight, the public defender issue, and what this could mean i...

Karmelo Anthony Trial: "Touch Me and See" 08.06.2026

The Karmelo Anthony murder trial is heading to closing arguments. Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a Frisco track meet confrontation. The state says this was murder. The defense says self-defense. Scott breaks down the warning, the knife, the witnesses, and what the jury must decide. Watch to the end and tell us: murder, self-defense, or something in between...

Arkansas Sheriff Candidate Walks After Dashcam Vanishes 05.06.2026

A missing dashcam memory card just blew up the Aaron Spencer murder case. The Arkansas sheriff candidate's charge was dismissed after a judge found law enforcement mishandled critical evidence. Plus: Brendan Banfield faces mandatory life in the Virginia catfishing double murder case, and Karmelo Anthony's self-defense claim goes before a Texas jury. Scott breaks down the evidence problems, courtro...

Karmelo Trial & Shirilla Claims: Who's Telling the Truth? 04.06.2026

Crime Talk Store: https://crimetalknetwork.com/shop/ Two explosive cases. Two very different stories. Karmelo Anthony claims self-defense in a Texas track meet stabbing trial, while prosecutors point to the video, the knife, and the exit. Mackenzie Shirilla still claims innocence, but former inmates now allege a very different story behind bars. Scott breaks down the evidence, contradictions, and...

One Question… Why? | Kaylee's Parents Still Want Answers 03.06.2026

Kaylee Goncalves' parents still have one question for Bryan Kohberger: why? After the plea deal, four life sentences, and no trial, the motive remains the missing piece. Scott breaks down what Kohberger's silence means legally, why plea deals often leave families without answers, and what comes next. The Goncalves family is also turning grief into action through advanced DNA testing for cold cases...

Rick Chow Acquitted: Shot in the Back, But Not Murder? 02.06.2026

Crime Talk Store: https://crime-talk-network.myshopify.com/collections/all Rick Chow was found not guilty of murder in the shooting death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton.   Prosecutors said the teen was fleeing; the defense said Chow acted to protect his son from a gun threat.   Now the criminal case is over, but the civil lawsuit fight is still coming.   Scott breaks down what the jury likely...

Chris Watts Case Files: The Evidence He Didn't Want Released 01.06.2026

Crime Talk Store: https://crime-talk-network.myshopify.com/collections/all   Chris Watts wanted certain evidence kept out of public view. Newly surfaced case-file details reveal what investigators documented after the 2018 murders of Shanann, Bella, and Celeste Watts. Scott breaks down why these records became public, what prosecutors feared before trial, and how a guilty plea changed everything....

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