Legally Brunette

A newborn abandoned. A mother accused 30 years later. But is this case as straightforward as it seems? Jennifer Fessler sits down with ‘Baby Doe’ director Jessica Earnshaw to examine the shocking true story behind her powerful new documentary. They discuss the controversial prosecution of Gail Ritchie, the little-known phenomenon of pregnancy denial, the courtroom decisions that shaped...

Why did so many people...including judges, girlfriends, friends, and even complete strangers...trust Ted Bundy? Acclaimed filmmaker Joe Berlinger reveals the one thing about Ted Bundy that still unsettles him most, and it isn't the killings. From the people who loved him to the judges who trusted him, he explains why Bundy's greatest weapon was hiding in plain sight. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Did Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile glamorize Ted Bundy or expose the uncomfortable truth about one of history's most notorious serial killers? Acclaimed filmmaker Joe Berlinger addresses the criticism head-on. He explains why Zac Efron was the only choice to play Ted Bundy, why audiences were supposed to feel uncomfortable, and what the controversy says about the way we judge evil. See...

When a bored housewife engages in an affair with her friend’s husband, what’s the result? Candy Montgomery’s story ends with her whacking someone with an axe over 40 times… But was it in self-defense? How does a hypnotherapist and unresolved childhood trauma play a part in Candy’s case? Did she end up on death row or walk free?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Did Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile glamorize Ted Bundy or expose the uncomfortable truth about one of history's most notorious serial killers? Acclaimed filmmaker Joe Berlinger addresses the criticism head-on. He explains why Zac Efron was the only choice to play Ted Bundy, why audiences were supposed to feel uncomfortable, and what the controversy says about the way we judge evil. See...

We’re taking the week off to celebrate the 4th of July with our friends and family.  We hope you all have a fun and safe holiday! Tune in next week for more episodes of Legally Brunette & ‘Til Death Do Us Part. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Killer Thriller Docu host Jenn Fessler joins Elisa Donovan to swap unforgettable Fourth of July mishaps before diving into some of the holiday's most haunting true crime stories. From random acts of violence and manipulative con artists to suspicious husbands and enduring mysteries, they explore the real-life cases forever linked to the Fourth of July. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Emily and Shane are recapping the most intriguing cases from this month's true crime lineup and giving you up-to-date information on all of them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the release of the new Netflix documentary Michael Jackson: The Verdict , alongside renewed attention around the biopic Michael , public fascination with the case has surged once again. More than two decades after Michael Jackson was acquitted on all charges, the allegations, the trial, the media coverage, and his lasting legacy continue to sharply divide public opinion. Investigative journal...

What happens when a television series takes on one of the most powerful companies in America Danny reveals how representatives connected to the company behind OxyContin tried to convince him he had the facts wrong and shares what he learned while investigating the people, decisions, and corporate practices that helped fuel the opioid epidemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Jackson’s criminal trial is receiving renewed interest after the new Netflix documentary, “Michael Jackson: The Verdict”. Emily’s opinion may surprise you… Did “The King of Pop” sexually abuse children? Was the evidence presented by the prosecution enough to sway her and Shane?  Plus, is Michael Jackson still alive?! Were his psychological is...

A drug marketed as safe. Doctors who trusted the science. Families torn apart by addiction. Dopesick pulled back the curtain on the opioid epidemic and the devastating consequences that followed. Danny Strong discusses the investigation, the victims, and the shocking truths behind one of television's most powerful true-crime dramas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Zachariah Rasch shot his wife in the head, burned her body, and impersonated her for days after her death, what did he expect the outcome to be? How did investigators identify his wife, Crystal, by a single tooth? When Zachariah took the stand at his own trial, what was his defense? Did the jury see through him, or did he walk away a free man?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

From notorious killers and headline-making scandals to the unsettling twists of Maternal Instinct,  Elisa Donovan and Jenn Fessler swap their latest obsessions and explore the dark stories that captivate us, haunt us, and keep us hitting next episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teenage girl disappears...left for dead in the woods by a trusted teacher. Against impossible odds and a harrowing thirty-hour ordeal, she survives. Jennie Garth discusses the emotional toll of portraying Ashley Reeves' mother, why the story hit especially hard as a mom of three daughters, and the scene that left her shaken long after filming ended. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Taylor Parker lied consistently throughout life, claiming she had chronic illnesses and multi-million dollar inheritances being kept from her. But there was one, final lie that led Taylor to death row.  How did a prosthetic baby bump and a fake 10-month pregnancy lead to her murdering her friend and kidnapping her unborn baby?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long before true crime became an obsession, Jennie Garth took on one of the darkest roles of her career: a young woman who suffered years of abuse before being accused of orchestrating her husband's murder. Jennie revisits the controversial story and admits that even after all these years, she still has questions about where the truth begins and ends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Lindsay Shiver: former beauty queen, cheerleader and wife to football player Robert Shiver, allegedly used her Bahamian lover to try and murder Robert while he was on vacation... Is there a "smoking gun" in this conspiracy to commit murder, or is it unlikely that any of the suspects will be convicted?! How has Bahamian law already influenced the case? What has been Lindsay's biggest complaint thro...

This week Jenn sits down with Maternal Instinct director Jessica Dimmock to discuss the shocking true story of Taylor Parker, a young Texas woman whose elaborate web of deception spiraled into one of the most disturbing crimes in recent memory. Together, Jenn and Jessica delve into Parker’s years of lies, the unanswered questions surrounding her motivations, and the devastating impact the cr...

Actor Shane Meier opens up about the emotional and physical toll of portraying Matthew Shepard, one of America's most infamous hate-crime victims. He revisits the murder that shocked the world and shares memories of the brutal assault scenes that still haunt him, the responsibility of telling a real family's story, and why he remains deeply connected to Matthew's legacy. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Christine Russo is speaking out against Mackenzie Shirilla and the Netflix documentary “The Crash” that covered her little brother’s murder. Why does she wish the documentary was never made? What can she tells us about Dominic that we didn’t see in the film?  Plus, what law is Christine working to revise in Ohio? How will it affect Mackenzie Shirilla’s current li...

Court TV's Ted Rowlands walks through the strange behavior, controversial evidence, and unforgettable moments that defined the Scott Peterson case. From life inside the courtroom to the details jurors couldn't ignore, Ted explains why so many people believed Scott's own behavior worked against him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Dr. Teresa Sievers was murdered with a hammer in her home, her husband Marc seemed to have an air-tight alibi. But, when police were tipped off and told to look at Marc’s childhood best friend, who had the nickname “Hammer”, things started to fall into place.  How did police finally realize that Marc orchestrated the whole thing? How did he act when police questioned hi...

In this powerful episode, Jenn sits down with Gary DeVercelly, whose son Gary Jr. tragically died in a fraternity hazing incident nearly 20 years ago, and Daniel, director of the new documentary film 4000, premiering next week at the Tribeca Film Festival. They discuss the devastating realities of hazing culture, the silence that protects it, and the families who have turned unimaginable loss into...

Anna Kepner’s 16-year-old stepbrother is now being charged as an adult in her rape and murder. What new evidence has come out against him?! Was there another boy on the cruise ship that Anna had a sexual relationship with? Plus, Mackenzie Shirilla is continuing to cause trouble, even from prison…. What’s her ambitious career path once she “gets out”?! Does she have a...