Defense Diaries

Defense Diaries

Original true crime podcast. Join your host, criminal defense attorney Bob Motta for: season one: The Gacy Tapes- Has been remastered and re-released as a stand alone podcast, BURIED: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigaiton. We enter the twisted mind of serial killer John Wayne Gacy through the use of 15 hours of never before heard, pre-trial interviews with Gacy and his attorneys, as they prepare for the trial of the century. Season two: Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr Anthony Garcia -join Bob as he, his wife Alison, and father Bob Sr. are hired to represent Dr. Anthony Garcia. Season three: B...

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Defense Diaries

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True Crime

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art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

The Docket Ep. 815: Massachusetts v. Karen Read: The Death of John O'Keefe pt.15 22.07.2025

The verdict!!!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Docket Ep. 814: Massachusetts v. Karen Read: The Death of John O'Keefe pt. 14 18.06.2025

Ali and attorney Melanie Little discuss the Karen Read trial. Audio from YT Live from 5.23.25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Docket Ep. 812: Massachusetts v. Karen Read: The Death of John O'Keefe pt.12 12.06.2025

Bob and Ali are joined by none other than, Mark Bederow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Docket Ep.812: Massachusetts v. Karen Read: The Death of John O'Keefe pt.12 27.05.2025

Bob and Ali are once again joined by Mark Bederow to discuss the Karen Read trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia ep. 266: Quid Pro Quo Hac Vice 13.05.2025

With a new potential Nebraska based firm ready to join the defense team, there is but one more hoop to jump through, unfortunately, this hoop just so happens to be a judge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Docket Ep. 811: Massachusetts v. Karen Read: The Death of John O'Keefe pt. 11 22.04.2025

Bob and Ali are joined by The Lawyer You Know to discuss the Karen Read case. They also discuss the Vallow-Daybell trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Docket Ep. 810: Massachusetts v. Karen Read: The Death of John O'Keefe pt.10 11.04.2025

Audio from youtube live 3.25.25 Bob and Ali continue their coverage of the Karen Read case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Docket Ep. 809: Massachusetts v. Karen Read: The Death of John O'Keefe pt. 9 04.04.2025

As this trial and story continue, so does Bob and Ali's coverage and analysis of the case. Audio from TY LIVE EPISODE FROM 3.17.25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Docket Ep. 808: Massachusetts v. Karen Read: The Death of John O'Keefe pt. 8 04.04.2025

After the mistrial is declared Bob and Ali pick back up on this case, as it is back in court and, the limelight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia Ep. 265: Post Hac, Ergo Propter Hac. 14.03.2025

The prosecution continues its efforts to have the Motta's removed from the case. This will end up impacting people other than those one might anticipate. Find out who, within. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia ep. 264: Kleines, Kleines, everywhere are Kleines. 10.02.2025

Trial looms. The plot thickens. Judges judge. and someone is telling the local media everything. EVERYTHING. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia ep. 263: Yet Somehow They Remain 14.01.2025

The Garcia case is nearing trial. Even with the recent change of judge, it doesn't seem to slow things down a bit, somehow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Docket ep. 310: JonBenet Ramsey 12.12.2024

We are joined in this episode by JonBenet's older brother John Andrew Ramsey to discuss this tragic and ongoing case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia Ep. 262: You Be the Judge 03.12.2024

The phrase out with the old and in with the new generally has a positive connotation. It certainly implies that "the new" is better than whatever "the old" may have been.. However, if the change is an unexpected and dramatic one, "the new" can bring a lot of unwanted circumstances to the table. For some clarity in regard to what Im rambling about... inquire within. Learn more about your ad choices...

The Docket ep. 902: Reynaldo Guevera: Bear False Witness pt. 2 27.09.2024

This episode we interview one of the recently exonerated men that the false testimony of CPD officer Reynaldo Guevera helped convict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Docket ep, 901: Reynaldo Guevera: Bear False Witness pt. 1 27.09.2024

The overall impact of this story is not yet able to be calculated, as it is still unfolding. This number will sadly continue to grow, but as of today innocent people have served more than 330 years in prison due to the false testimony and police perjury of Ret. Chicago Police Department Detective Reynaldo Guevera. Many guilty verdicts have been overturned however, there are still many more cases t...

Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia ep. 261: Lack Of Common Scents 25.09.2024

Officer Melanie of the Cook County Sheriff's department is brought to Terra Haute, IN. OPD and FBI from Nebraska are on scene when she arrives, The sequents of events that follow make no scents, literally. For clarity... Inquire within. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

The Docket ep. 633: The Delphi Murders pt. 33 16.09.2024

Judge Gull rules on a state filed motion, Bob and Ali discuss the impact it could have on the defense's case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia ep. 260: A Newfound Concern 04.09.2024

As we inch closer to trial, the state seems to suddenly be concerned with Garcia's competency to stand trial. Could there be an ulterior motive ? What do you think? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Docket ep. 632: The Delphi Murders pt.32 29.08.2024

Bob and Ali continue coverage of the Delphi case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Docket ep. 631: The Delphi Murders pt. 31 15.08.2024

Day three of Bobs "boots on the ground" coverage of the 3 days of motion hearings that revently took place in Delphi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia Ep. 259: For Whom Dismay Concerns 14.08.2024

The state seems to be stalling, but why would they want to delay the start of trial? There is a court date set to argue a motion filed by the prosecution... Find out more, within... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Docket ep. 630: The Delphi Murders pt. 30 04.08.2024

Bob is boots on the ground in Delphi for the recent three days of trial. Audio from Youtube Live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Docket Ep. 629: The Delphi Murders pt. 29 02.08.2024

This episiode Bob is joined by the creators/writers/hosts/producers of the podcast Down the HIll. Its a reuniion of sorts and we will disuss all things Delphi, passed, present, and likely even future. We will discuss new ventures happening now for some of the crew and countless other topics... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia ep. 258: That Fact Alone 22.07.2024

This episode we'll hear an interview from a hotel desk clerk from Des Moines, Iowa. The state moves forward with, what could be seen as, a drastic attempt to remove a member of the defense team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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