Pretty Lies And Alibis

Recap of the afternoon testimony.   Ranger Espinoza finally finishes his time on the stand. The Defense came at him on cross exam. Next we have FBI agents who assisted with the search of his grandmother’s home where he was living (in a nasty shed behind the house) and shows photos of the evidence found including Athena’s clothes and his Fed Ex shirt and a hoodie. Become a supporter of this podcast...

Day 3 begins with TX Ranger Job Espinoza back on the stand. We pick up with body cam footage from the car just after Athena’s body was found.   The go back to the jail where Tanner is outside talking to investigators and smoking non-stop. The 3rd interview is played before lunch - On Dec 7th, a week after killing Athena, Tanner requested to meet with investigators to talk about cutting a deal wher...

TRIGGER WARNING -  5:38 - 6:04 There were 2 witnesses today - brothers with one being a game warden and the other a Texas Ranger. We go through Tanner's arrest, and a lot of body cam footage and interview room footage where Tanner lies non-stop about what happened to Athena, went to a bamboo forest where he says he left her body but didn't, and we learn of his alter-ego, Zero.  Become a supporter...

Tanner Horner suddenly pleaded guilty to: Capital murder of a child under 10 & Aggravated kidnapping in the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.  The plea happened right as the trial was about to begin — completely skipping the normal “guilt vs. innocence” phase. So now, the trial is NOT about whether he did it anymore. The jury’s only job now: Decide death penalty OR life without parole This p...

Looking at the huge changes between the small Summit County Jail Kouri's been at since her arrest vs the prison she will likely spend the rest of her life at. 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 wit...

Letecia Stauch has been granted a new trial after a panel of 3 judges decided the juror issue was enough to grant her one. 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...

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Suzanne's remains were authorized to be cremated by Barry but law enforcement filed a search warrant to get them back the day. before she was scheduled to be cremated. Also, her daughter filed a motion for Suzanne's remains but withdrew the motion before the March 30th scheduled hearing on the issue. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--44471...

In Florida, Joseph Duggar has been charged with lewd and lascivious molestation involving a child under 12, one of the most serious felony charges under state law. Reports indicate multiple counts, which could carry significant prison time if convicted. Separate from that case, Duggar is also facing charges in Arkansas, including child endangerment and false imprisonment, stemming from alleged con...

Today, we’re sharing a preview of The Final Hours, a true crime podcast from Crime House, powered by PAVE Studios.  Hosted by Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, The Final Hours examines the moments just before a person disappears. The routines. The timelines. And the small details that often get overlooked, until it’s too late.  Sarah is an advocate for missing and murdered victims whose sister di...

Carmen Lauber takes the stand again for a few defense questions and the state's last witness is lead Det O'Driscoll Walk the dog letter https://youtu.be/Cr0mHWgWsn0?si=pknRpHP9sYJLsz09&t=108 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...

After lunch: The entire 911 call is played Det Woody - former lead investigator, takes the stand Todd Gabler - Richins Family Private Investigator 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'a...

Eric's business partner, Cody Wright, takes the stand. Next up is a handwriting expert giving is opinion on the forged life insurance document. 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)...

2 of Kouri's friends are on the stand talking about their time with Kouri before and after Eric's death. 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/prettyli...

Witnesses: Friend of Kouri's and employee of C&E who heard her say it'd be easier if Eric was dead. Friend of Eric's who he called on Valentine's Day Owner of the diner Kouri bought the sandwich at on Valentine's Day Friend of Kouri's who she talked to about divorce plans, and later the investigation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--...

Eric's estate planner takes the stand and Kouri's lover, Josh Grossman closed out the day with texts and insight into their relationship before and after Eric's death 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...

We had 3 witnesses from insurance companies & ended with the divorce attorney Eric consulted with. 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/prettylies...

We finally get to the digital data results & the searches on Kouri’s phone were damning. We also go through the cell phone and text data between Kouri and Carmen and Carmen and Robert. 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 suppor...

Recap of morning testimony - we hear from the medical examiner who took over after the one who did Eric's autopsy retired, an interview with Robert Crozier almost a year after Eric's death, Eric's business partner's wife, a woman who bought a house from Kouri, and more Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support . ALL MERCH 10% off w...

I had a friend in the courtroom who gave me the low down on what the off-camera witness testified to at the end of the day Friday, February 27th.  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'a...

A high school acquaintance of Kouri's talks about a call she overheard between Kouri and Hayden Jeffs, who is now deceased, where Kouri asks him for fentanyl.  Robert Crozier, the drug dealer takes 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...

Carmen Lauber was back on the stand and finishes up cross exam. After a brief redirect she is off the stand for now, but subject to recall.  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)  P...

Housekeeper and the middle woman who got the fentanyl that allegedly killed Eric took the stand and walked the jury though how Kouri reached out 4 times asking for drugs - and even once more AFTER Eric died.  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...

Crime scene tech finishes up, Forensic toxicologist talks about measuring the fentanyl in Eric's system, a digital forensic expert tells about downloading the contents of the phones (this will come in later with the person's testimony who analyzed it, and before lunch, a witness talks about testing for certain drugs.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies...