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Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, who is the accused murderer of activist Charlie Kirk last September.  Robinson faces several charges and Utah state prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.  Colin and Russ break down the case for the prosecution and what we can expect next in the case.  Plus a new Is This Legal and a fresh DCOTW!

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the South Carolina Supreme Court decision that is granting formerly convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh a new trial regarding the deaths of his wife and son.  The attorneys pick up where they left off in Ep 103 and discuss clerk Becky Hill, who's criminal misconduct is at the heart of the decision, and how her actions led to Murdaugh's convictions get...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the trial and eventual acquittal that NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs was subject to earlier this week in Massachusetts.  The attorneys discuss the problems with the prosecution and their main witness Mila Adams and why the verdict was reached so quickly.  Plus a new DCOTW and Is This Legal.  Listen here!

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ break down several cases that have resolved since our last episode.  The attorneys break down the Rex Heuermann plea deal, the Kouri Richins trial verdict, the sentence for "Ketamine Queen" Jazveen Sangha, and the pending charges against musician D4vd in California.  As always you can test your smarts with a game of Is This Legal, and laugh out loud at the...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ revisit the Kouri Richins case, continued from Ep. 117.  Ms. Richins is on trial for murder, and the centerpiece witness for the prosecution is Ms. Richin's housekeeper who testified that she supplied Ms. Richins with the fentanyl she used to kill her husband.  Colin and Russ discuss the strength of this testimony and how the defense is attacking the star witne...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the tragic but fascinating criminal case surrounding an Austrian man who attempted to climb Grossglockner mountain with his girlfriend.  During their attempt, high winds and cold temperatures caused the girlfriend to die on the mountain after the man left her in order to get help.  Can he be criminally responsible for her death, or was this a tragic accident...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the ongoing and harrowing details involving the possible abduction/kidnapping of 84 year old Nancy Guthrie, who is the mother of TODAY show anchor Savannah Guthrie.  As of this recording, Nancy Guthrie remains missing.  There is a lot we don't know, but Colin and Russ try to make sense of the few pieces of info related to the investigation that have bee...

Send us Fan Mail Happy 2026!  Colin and Russ kick off the New Year by discussing the goings-on of murder suspect Luigi Mangione's state and federal charges for the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Bryan Thompson.  His attorneys are currently trying to suppress evidence in his case and are attempting to spare him the death penalty.  Colin and Russ also discuss actor Timothy Busfield who...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the trial currently underway involving Brian Walshe, a Massachusetts man who is accused of murdering his wife, dismembering her, and disposing of her remains at various trash dumps.  The jury trial started this week and Colin and Russ break down the case from the perspectives of the prosecution and defense.  As always you can test your legal chops with a new...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the flurry of activity in the cases against former FBI director James Comey and NY Attorney General Leticia James that are being handled by the U.S. Dept. of Justice, specifically newly appointed U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan.  Her lack of experience, mishandling of the grand jury documents and political ties to Trump and are all under the microscope as a j...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the bombshell revelations that have come out in the pending criminal case against NBA coach and former MVP Chauncey Billups, NBA star Terry Rozier, and former player Damon Jones.  Allegations include setting up rigged poker games that were backed by the Mafia and also include players selling non-public insider information to bettors and using this informatio...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the high profile killing of Kentucky Judge Kevin Mullins by Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines, which occurred in September of 2024 when Mr. Stines allegedly shot and killed Mullins while the two were in the Judge's chambers in the Letcher County Courthouse.  Colin and Russ discuss the facts, charges and angles that the prosecution and defense will...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the current investigation involving hip hop artist David Anthony Burke, aka D4vd, who allegedly owns a Tesla in which the remains of a 14 year old girl were discovered after the car had been abandoned for several weeks.  Is there enough evidence to charge him?  What are his potential defenses?  Can his explicit lyrics from some of his songs be used to prosec...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ provide updates regarding the case against alleged killer Luigi Mangione after a New York Judge dismissed the prosecution's top counts.  The attorneys break down the judge's decision and how it will impact the case going forward.  Later, they discuss the charges facing Tyler Robinson, the man arrested for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.  Plus a new Is T...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ continue discussing the trial of alleged murderer Donna Adelson currently underway in Florida.  They provide a general recap of the prosecution's case so far and discuss testimony regarding "the bump," which was a tactical ploy the FBI used to provoke Donna into meeting with her alleged co-conspirators.  Did it rise to entrapment?  Plus, a new Is This...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the case of Donna Adelson, a 75 year old Florida woman who is charged with First Degree Murder in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of her ex-son-in-law, Dan Markle, in 2014.  The attorneys discuss what has transpired in the 11 years since the murder, the other co-defendants involved, and of course, way too early predictions about the verdict...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ recap the happenings in the trial of dentist James Craig, who is accused of fatally poisoning his wife, Angela Craig.  The lawyers have finished their closing arguments and the jury is deliberating.  What did the prosecution argue?  How did the defense respond?  What are our predictions?  Tune in to find out, and enjoy a new Is This Legal, and a hilarious Florida DC...

Send us Fan Mail It's been a true crime bonanza over the last couple of weeks.  Colin and Russ discuss the P. Diddy verdict and possible outcomes.  They then talk about the surprising plea deal that Bryan Kohberger took to avoid the death penalty.  They round up the discussion by talking Barry Morphew, who has been extradited to Colorado and charged with his wife Suzanne's murder.  As al...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ break news as they discuss the arrest of Barry Morphew for First Degree Murder which happened today in Arizona.  They discuss the new prosecution and the agencies involved.  Plus, some quick thoughts on the Karen Read trial.  Check it out!

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ break down the Karen Read trial now that the defense has rested.  Was Karen not testifying the right decision?  Should they have called Michael Proctor or Brian Albert?  Did they do enough to secure an acquittal?  Did the prosecution make a huge blunder that might cost their case?  The fellas cover it all.  Plus a new DCOTW and an Is This Legal.  Give a listen!

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the second trial of murder suspect Karen Read, currently underway in Massachusetts.  They discuss the new prosecutor handling the case and how his presentation of the evidence was quite different than that of the first trial.  They also discuss the defense strategy and what we can expect as they open their case.  Plus a new DCOTW and Is This Legal!  Check it...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the trial of P.Diddy which just started earlier this week in Manhattan.  They talk about the testimony of prosecution star witness Cassie Ventura, a long time partner of P.Diddy.  They also forecast the rest of the trial and discuss the millions of dollars in assets that are subject to forfeiture by the U.S. Government, and what that means for victims who ar...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the unprecedented arrest of a sitting Wisconsin judge who is facing federal charges for her role in allegedly assisting an undocumented litigant in her courtroom avoid being arrested by ICE officials.  They break down the charges Judge Dugan faces and assess the strengths and weaknesses for both the prosecution and defense, and of course, make their predicti...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ update listeners on the latest with the Bryan Kohberger case.  Kohberger is accused of murdering 4 college students in Idaho in 2022.  His trial is set to begin in August of 2025, and Colin and Russ discuss the voluminous pretrial motions hearings and other litigation that will determine what evidence will be admitted in the trial.  As always, we play Is This Legal...

Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the fascinating case against Dr. James Craig, a Colorado dentist who is accused of murdering his wife in 2023.  His legal challenges were complicated in late 2024 when he was additionally charged with attempting to hire a fellow inmate to kill the lead detective investigating him.  Colin and Russ break down the evidence, possible defenses and make their pred...