Criminal Appeal

The Tinder Date from Hell In the summer of 2022 18 year old Helen Simmons went on a Tinder Date she will regret for the rest of her life. In the course of just two weeks 22 year old Mathew Jones drugged, raped, beat and manipulated Simmons into believing her only way to get away from him was to rob a jewelry store. But its when the two were finally apprehended by police that the nightmare truly be...

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It's been almost 20 years since the arrest of Amanda Knox for the murder of her college roommate while doing a semester abroad in Perugia, Italy. We look back at this notorious case, dissect the crime scene evidence, and take a deep dive into the media, culture, and societal bias that led to her conviction--and the FIGHT for her life that led Knox to release her own documentary this month reve...

In the early morning hours of February 1st 2026 Nancy Guthrie, the 84 year old mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona. In this episode of CRIMINAL APPEAL Dr. Jordan interviews Allison Hope Weiner. Leaning heavily into Dr. Casey Jordan’s extensive media appearances chronicling the case, Dr. Jordan and Dr. Butler-Sweet explore all of the potential t...

In the early morning hours of February 1st 2026 Nancy Guthrie, the 84 year old mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona. In this episode of CRIMINAL APPEAL we explore the missing person’s case that has gripped the nation. Leaning heavily into Dr. Casey Jordan’s extensive media appearances chronicling the case, Dr. Jordan and Dr. Butler-Sweet explore...

CRIMINAL APPEAL tackles the criminal appeal of Alex Murdaugh-- the convicted murderer has had his conviction overturned by an appeals court! He'll be tried again, but be careful what you wish for: Alex Murdaugh could be facing new evidence to ensure another guilty finding. In this episode we look carefully at the two "mysterious deaths" related to the Murdaugh family, including the alleged "slip a...

In this episode, we break down the shocking case involving Luigi Mangione and the murder that quickly became a national headline. Nearly a year after his arrest, the case continues to unfold in court. In mid-December 2025, after nearly three weeks of testimony, pretrial suppression hearings in Mangione’s New York state case finally concluded. These hearings will determine what evidence prosecutors...

On July 13, 2023, authorities arrested Rex Heuermann, a 59-year-old architect from Massapequa Park, in connection with the infamous Gilgo Beach murders that haunted investigators for more than a decade. The case first gained national attention after the 2010 disappearance of Shannan Gilbert, which led police to uncover multiple sets of human remains along Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach on Long Isl...

⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences. Nearly 20 years after the March 13, 2006 Duke Lacrosse alleged rape scandal, we revisit the case that gripped the nation. At the center was Crystal Mangum, whose accusations against three members of the Duke University men’s lacrosse team sparked a media firestorm. In De...

⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences. In this episode of Criminal Appeal, we break down the Claudio Valente campus shooting involving Brown University and MIT, examining the full timeline of how the violence unfolded across two major university campuses. We explore Valente’s background, the events leading up...

Dr. Casey Jordan interviews the Hartford Courant journalists who covered the Maryann Measles case. This episode is made possible by ‪  ⁨@askventuralawyoutube⁩  The Accident Law Firm __________________________________ Listen on your audio platforms : Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music Patreon Follow along on social: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Find your hosts: Dr. Casey Jordan Dr. Colleen Bu...

Dr. Casey Jordan interviews Maryann's sister and friends as they share their perspective and feelings on the tragic loss of Maryann. This episode is made possible by ‪  @askventuralawyoutube  The Accident Law Firm __________________________________ Listen on your audio platforms : Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music Patreon Follow along on social: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Website Find your ho...

Story from The Hartford Courant, January 12, 2003Written by Jesse Leavenworth, read by Dr. Casey Jordan. #criminalappeal #maryannmeasles #hartfordcourant Criminal Appeal is sponsored by Ventura Law, The Accident Law Firm. Trusted by Connecticut families for over 70 years for car accidents, personal injury, and more. Learn more at www.venturalaw.com or call 203-800-8000

⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences. In Part 2 of our deep dive into the murder of 13-year-old Maryann Measles, we shift our focus from who Maryann was to the people who betrayed her in the most devastating way. *Featuring clips from our one on one conversation with Maryann’s childhood friend Scott* This ep...

⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences. In Part 1 of our deep dive into the murder of Maryann Measles, we begin by understanding who Maryann was — and how the events that led to her death began to unfold. Maryann was a 13-year-old from New Milford, Connecticut, whose 1997 murder devastated her community and ul...

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners. ABOUT: Side bar on decision of the death penalty for Luigi MangioneThis episode is made possible by ‪‪@askventuralawyoutube‬ | The Accident Law Firm__________________________________Listen on your audio platforms :Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mljKhf...App...

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners. ABOUT: Dr. Casey Jordan is joined by the producers of the new Wade Wilson documentary 'Handsome Devil, Charming Killer' NOW AVAILABLE on ‪‪@paramountplus This episode is made possible by ‪‪@askventuralawyoutube‬ | The Accident Law Firm ______________________...

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners. ABOUT: Dr. Casey Jordan and CrimeDocDani briefly tap into the details of the brutal crimes of Wade Wilson in 2019. Highlighting moments from the 'Handsome Devil, Charming Killer' documentary. NOW AVAILABLE on ‪ ‪@paramountplus‬ We would like to thank ‪@Crime...

⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences. Criminologist Dr. Casey Jordan and Sociologist Dr. Colleen Butler Sweet revisit the Wade Wilson case covering the following : - The psychology behind Wade Wilson’s charm and violence - The rise of his devoted fangirl following, known as the “Wade’s Wives” - Hybristophili...

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners. This week’s Side Bar dives into the 'Lost Boys' ABOUT : In recent years, experts have started warning about a troubling new trend often called the rise of the “lost boys” — a growing wave of younger and younger males becoming involved in violent crimes, espe...

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners. This week’s Side Bar dives into the Phenomenon of Hybristophilia ABOUT : Hybristophilia is a psychological phenomenon in which someone experiences attraction to another person who has committed violent or criminal acts. Often referred to as “Bonnie and Clyde Syndrom...

⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences. In part 1 we dive into the disturbing and complex case of Kendall Francois — one of New York’s most notorious serial offenders. What makes this episode different is the firsthand perspective: Dr. Casey Jordan personally worked with Kendall during his time in custody, giv...

⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences. Welcome to Part 2 of our breakdown of the Kendall Francois case. In Part 1, we uncovered how Francois fit the profile of a power-control killer—someone driven by dominance and manipulation rather than impulse. In this episode, Dr. Casey Jordan continues sharing her first...

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners. This week’s Side Bar dives into The Menendez brothers case ABOUT THE CASE: The Menendez brothers case involves the 1989 shotgun murders of wealthy Beverly Hills parents, José and Kitty Menendez, by their sons, Lyle and Erik. While the prosecution argued the motive w...