GiGi McKelvey

Pretty Lies And Alibis

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"Pretty Lies and Alibis" is a true crime podcast hosted by GiGi McKelvey covering stories from across the world, focusing on providing fact-based episodes while maintaining respect for the victims and their families. GiGi delves into various criminal cases, particularly those involving trials, offering deep dives on current casesm updates as the case works it's way to trial, and summarizing the day's testimony in about an hour or less, ensuring listeners get all the necessary information to stay informed about the case's progress. For those who prefer visual content, there's also a correspondi...

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RECAP: Tanner Horner Penalty Phase Day 15 - Morning Recap 30.04.2026 2:53

More doctors talk about Tanner's mental health issues & autism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/paypalme/prettyliesandalibis Venmo - @prettyliesalibis...

RECAP: Tanner Horner Penalty Phase - Day 14 Afternoon Recap 29.04.2026 5:07

We hear from someone who is in jail with Tanner, and 2 doctors who both tested Tanner. One specializes in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the other is a general practitioner who tested Tanner's testosterone levels. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES Dona...

RECAP: Tanner Horner Penalty Phase Day 14 Morning Recap 29.04.2026 6:04

RECAP: Tanner Horner Penalty Phase Day 13 Afternoon Testimony 28.04.2026 4:42

The last witness of the day is a doctor who spent 4 sessions and over 18 hours with him. She testifies about family history of mental illness, his mental conditions, and gives excuses as to why all that factored in to killing Athena. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - N...

RECAP: Tanner Horner Penalty Phase Da 13 Morning Testimony 28.04.2026 4:20

Morning Witnesses: Woman whose son played with Tanner when he was 9 - they were bullied and beat up in the neighborhood Man who was friends with Tanner for a few years. Tanner and his partner babysat his son so he could work Man who met Tanner through his music - tells about Tanner overreacting to simple things. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-a...

Dr Fritz who evaluated Tanner finishes the day on the stand 27.04.2026 4:11

Dr Fritz who evaluated Tanner finishes the day on the stand Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/paypalme/prettyliesandalibis Venmo - @prettyliesalibis Buy Me...

RECAP: Tanner Horner Penalty Phase: Day 12 - Morning Testimony 27.04.2026 4:58

We hear from a teacher from when Tanner was in high school, his pastor from when he attended youth group, an ex-gielfriend, and started testimony of a Speech Language pathologist who evaluated Tanner over 2 days in jail. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES Do...

RECAP: Tanner Horner Penalty Phase Day 11 - Teacher, Home Facilitator, & Dr's Testify 24.04.2026 3:48

Tanner's 5th grade teacher & home facilitator testified giving their observations about Tanner while he was in elementary and middle school 2 doctors who didn't examine Tanner testified - the 1st goes over his brain scans and the last witness of the day talked about the anatomy of the brain in general and how behavior can be affected by issues with the 4 lobes. Become a supporter of this podca...

RECAP: Tanner Horner Penalty Phase: Day 10 - School Psychologist Testifies 23.04.2026 3:24

1st witness after lunch barely remembered Tanner when he was working & diagnosing kids 26 years ago Tanner's school psychologist who completed his 3-year review testifies about Tanner when he was in middle school. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES Donat...

UPDATE: D4VD Hearing - He Had A Lot Of Child Abuse Material On His Phone 23.04.2026 1:23

D4VD's hearing revealed he had large amounts of child abuse material on his phone & wiretapping was used in the case Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/p...

RECAP Tanner Horner Penalty Phase Day 11 - Family & Testimony About Lead Exposure 23.04.2026 5:49

Tanner's aunt and cousin took the stand: His aunt has only seen Tanner 4 times in his entire life and hasn't seen him since the 90's. Tanner's 2nd cousin babysat Tanner when he was an infant and she was 10 -11 years old. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES ...

Celeste Rivas Hernandez Autopsy Report Breakdown & D4DV Preliminary Tomorrow (No Cameras) 22.04.2026 4:25

Breaking down the horrific autopsy report for Celeste Rivas Hernandez & D4VD's preliminary hearing is tomorrow but no cameras allowed. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) Pay...

RECAP: Tanner Horner Penalty Phase Dat 10 Afternoon Tanner's Mom & Aunt On The Stand 22.04.2026 4:14

After lunch Tanner's mom continued her testimony. The last witness of the day was Tanner's aunt - his father's sister who describes a dad who had been in prison but got out when Tanner was 4 and wanted to make up for lost time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STY...

RECAP: Tanner Horner Penalty Phase: Day 9 - Defense Calls Tanner's Mom 22.04.2026 2:03

1st witness is a psychologist who never evaluated Tanner 2nd witness - Tanner's mom who detailed her traumatic childhood and before lunch briefly told how Tanner was awkward with peers and testing showed he was on the spectrum Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYL...

Tanner Horner: What's Been Happening While Court Is Dark 21.04.2026 4:02

What's been happening off the livestream? I have the details Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/paypalme/prettyliesandalibis Venmo - @prettyliesalibis Buy M...

UPDATE: D4VDs Arraignment 20.04.2026 1:09

A nervous D4VD' pleaded not guilty to the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. What's happening and possibly soon? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/paypalme/...

RECAP: D4DV Charged With 1st Deg Murder W: Special Circumstance, Inappropriate Relationship 20.04.2026 3:58

Singer D4VD (David Anthony Burke) is charged in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Those charges are: 1st degree murder with special circumstances Continuous lewd and licivious sexual acts with an individual under 14 Multilating the remains of a human being. Her autopsy report should be out soon and a cause of death was able to be determined. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

RECAP: Tanner Horner Penalty Phase Da7 (Afternoon) - DNA Results & Athena's Mom Takes The Stand 20.04.2026 41:54

Results from the DNA testing & Athena's mom takes the stand in powerful testimony that brings Athena to life for all of us and also shows a mother's pain. What a strong woman & a strong voice for Athena. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES Donate: (Th...

Singer D4VD To Be Charged In The Murder Of Celeste Rivas Hernandez Today 20.04.2026 4:09

Singer D4VD (David Burke) is expected to be charged today in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. I will be live streaming the press conference at 1 eastern and recap later today in another episode. link to live presser: https://www.youtube.com/live/q4U9XVQryy0?si=e_OEFeO5FfH3e0Kf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/s...

RECAP: Tanner Horner Penalty Phase Day 7 - Morning Testimony( DNA & VP Of Video Company) 15.04.2026 5:56

The first few witnesses told their roles in the DNA testing (no actual results) The last witness before lunch is the VP of the video company that recovered footage from the Fed Ex truck as Athena was being kidnapped through after he killed her. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at ch...

Recap: Tanner Horner Penalty Phase: Day 6 Afternoon- Accuser Finishes Testimony & Lab Expert 14.04.2026 3:53

Brief recap of the 2nd accuser's testimony and a lab expert who did presumptive testing on a number of items of interest. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/...

RECAP: Tanner Horner Day 6 - Digital Evidence of Searches The Day After Athena's Killed & 2 Of His Accusers Take the Stand 14.04.2026 19:28

Witnesses: Digital forensics - Tanner's searches the day after Athena's murder Man who had a delivery by Tanner the day before Athena's murder - he had 2 small children outside 2 of Tanner's accusers take the stand and tell similar stories about how he assaulted them. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off w...

RECAP: Tanner Horner Penalty Phase Day 5 Medical Examiner & Jail Calls With Mom & Grandma 14.04.2026 16:25

Afternoon recap: The medical examiner finishes on the stand The next witness brings in 2 jail calls with Tanner and his mom & Tanner and his grandma. He admits to killing Athena, asks about what they’re saying on TV, says he’s getting crazy letters in jail. The staff hates him mostly, inmates are looking at him, he cries about his son, whines about jail, and asking non-stop to call Cassie's da...

RECAP: Tanner Horner Penalty Phase Day 5 - Letters to People, FBI, & Medical Examiner 13.04.2026 13:01

TRIGGER WARNING: We get into when they brought Athena out of the water & the medical examiner testified about the injuries Athena had & how she thinks some injuries got there. NOTE: Medical examiner said no evidence of SA. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW...

RECAP: Tanner Horer Penalty Phase Day 4: Evidece Photos From Fed Ex Trucks, Tanner's Backpack, & More 11.04.2026 10:08

The day was mainly looking at photos of the evidence taken from the Fed Ex trucks. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/paypalme/prettyliesandalibis Venmo - @p...