Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno

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  Clancy Defense Targets Holdout Juror in Bid to Stop Retrial 24.09.2026 20мин

  Lindsay Clancy's defense demands a complete dismissal of the case following a deadlocked jury. Criminal defense attorney and host of the Courtroom Confidential Podcast, Josh Ritter, joins Donna to weigh in on Patrick Clancy's highly anticipated television interview and the defense team's aggressive filings against the sole holdout juror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Caleb Flynn Trial: 100K Texts in American Idol Contestant Murder Trial 23.09.2026 34мин

  100,000 secret messages to mistress torpedo former pastor's alibi in wife's murder. Donna and FOX News Correspondent CB Cotton dissect the Caleb Flynn murder trial. Donna brings her experience trying over 200 jury trials to examine the missing murder weapon, flawed forced-entry claims, and whether Flynn's tears will convince a jury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  "Forgiveness Is For Me": Austin Metcalf’s Dad Speaks 17.09.2026 37мин

  Three months after Karmelo Anthony received a 35-year prison sentence for murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet, Austin's father, Jeff Metcalf, is speaking out. Donna and Jeff address the emotional toll of the trial, court gag orders, online harassment, and how he turned unimaginable grief into a force for change through the Austin Metcalf Foundation. From witnessing body cam footage to forgiving his son’s killer, Jeff opens up about seeking justice and keeping his son's legacy alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Tupac Killer Confession & Karen Read Civil Lawsuits | Chris Swecker 16.09.2026 42мин

  A 27-year-old murder case closes, but high-stakes legal battles continue nationwide. Donna and former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker analyze how a killer's own memoir sealed his fate in the Tupac Shakur trial. Plus, they examine Karen Read’s "risky" civil trial against law enforcement, jurisdictional friction between federal agents and local sheriffs, and why modern digital evidence makes or breaks high-profile courtrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Charlie Kirk Case: Defense Legal Strategy 10.09.2026 22мин

  One year after Charlie Kirk's assassination, legal maneuvering, evidence battles, and defense tactics threaten to delay the capital murder trial of his accused killer, Tyler Robinson. Donna and criminal defense attorney Skye Lazaro analyze whether strategic choices damaged Robinson's defense, why the judge granted broad latitude on expert testimony, and if the victim's rights speedy trial filings carry weight in a death penalty case. Finally, they explore the rare scenarios that could force prosecutors into a plea deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Will Prosecutors Retry Lindsay Clancy After Jury Deadlock? 09.09.2026 36мин

  The Lindsay Clancy trial ended in a hung jury, but the fallout is escalating. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington took to national television to plead for a presidential pardon for a state-level crime. Massachusetts criminal defense attorney Peter Elikann joins Donna to discuss why it seems the majority of the public sided with Clancy and the legal reality of retry attempts. Plus, reports reveal a holdout juror admitted to reasonable doubt but still refused an insanity acquittal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: "Back to Square One" 05.09.2026 12мин

  The Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in a mistrial as 12 jurors fail to reach a unanimous verdict. Live outside the Plymouth, Massachusetts, courthouse, Donna takes you through the dramatic legal maneuvers that brought this high-profile trial to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Will the Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial End in a Mistrial? 03.09.2026 24мин

  Day five of jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in another standoff. The judge issued a final Tuey-Rodriguez charge after jurors declared for a second time that they cannot reach a unanimous verdict. Donna is outside the Massachusetts courthouse alongside FOX News Correspondent Nate Foy and Host of the Courtroom Confidential podcast Josh Ritter as they dissect why the defense and prosecution face a potential mistrial. Plus, an analysis on whether intense social media speculation and juror safety concerns are driving a fundamental deadlock over criminal responsibility versus postpartum psychosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Lindsay Clancy Jury Deadlocked: Day 4 Update 02.09.2026 30мин

  Lindsay Clancy's jury is deadlocked on Day 4 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Donna and retired FBI agent James Gagliano are outside the courthouse to analyze the high-stakes impasse. With a potential mistrial looming, Donna and James examine jury room politics and whether a second trial would ruin the prosecution's case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Lindsay Clancy Trial: Trey Gowdy On Case Overreach 27.08.2026 39мин

  From explosive misconduct allegations in South Carolina to controversial courtroom strategy in Massachusetts, Donna and FOX News' Trey Gowdy react to high-stakes twists in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and the Alex Murdaugh retrial, exposing how prosecutorial overreach and rogue court officials threaten to derail justice in America’s biggest cases. GET TREY GOWDY’S NEW NOVEL: Order your copy of Trey Gowdy's powerful new fictional legal thriller, The Sound of Regret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Lindsay Clancy Trial Day 20 | Did Murder Evidence Prove Psychosis? 26.08.2026 41мин

  Day 20 of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial brings the courtroom to a tipping point as prosecutors and defense attorneys finalize testimony. FOX News Correspondent Bryan Llenas joins Donna directly outside the Massachusetts courthouse to discuss the high-stakes expert testimony, jury reactions, and the looming verdict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Lindsay Clancy Trial: Did Prosecutors Make a Major Mistake? 20.08.2026 35мин

  As the Lindsay Clancy murder trial nears its final stretch, is the defense gaining momentum? Donna is joined by FOX News Correspondent Chanley Painter from outside the Massachusetts courthouse with the latest on testimony surrounding Clancy’s mental state, the jury’s reaction inside the courtroom, and a controversial question from prosecutors that left spectators stunned. Then, retired Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Jack Lu weighs in on the prosecution’s case, the difficulty of proving an insanity defense, and why he says he never would have charged Clancy with first-degree murder. Plus, Donna answers one of the biggest questions she’s received from listeners: Why wasn’t Patrick Clancy charged with anything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Luigi Mangione’s Legal Gamble: Can He Avoid a State Trial? 19.08.2026 37мин

  Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty in federal court, but what does that mean for the murder case still hanging over him in New York? Attorney and former prosecutor Thomas Kenniff weighs in on Mangione’s legal strategy, his defense team’s push to have the state charges dismissed, and whether the admissions he made under oath in federal court could come back to haunt him if the New York case moves forward. Plus, Tom discusses the wrongful death lawsuit facing Daniel Penny following his criminal acquittal and his new legal thriller, Tuxedo Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Mangione Guilty Plea: NY Loophole Explained 15.08.2026 7мин

  Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson without a plea deal and while still facing the possibility of life in prison. Donna explains the surprise courtroom move, what Mangione may gain from admitting guilt in federal court, and why his defense is now arguing that New York’s double-jeopardy rules should prevent the state’s second-degree murder case from moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Inside the Mind of Nancy Guthrie’s Abductor: An FBI Profiler’s Theory 13.08.2026 44мин

  Former FBI criminal profiler Jim Clemente weighs in on the mystery surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance from the unusual language in the ransom notes and blood evidence outside her home to the behavioral clues that could point investigators toward her abductor. Clemente, who profiled the then-unidentified Gilgo Beach serial killer years before Rex Heuermann’s arrest, explains what criminal behavior can reveal when physical evidence alone isn’t enough. Plus, he weighs in on Bryan Kohberger’s attempt to withdraw his guilty plea and reveals what the FBI could learn from interviewing Heuermann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Idaho Murders I Bryan Kohberger Witness on Plea Reversal 12.08.2026 47мин

  Bryan Kohberger moved to withdraw his guilty plea, alleging defense coercion amid questions about buried evidence. Defense witness Dr. Brent Turvey returns to reveal gaps in the prosecution's case, including chain-of-custody concerns on the key piece of evidence, media leaks, and allegations that the defense never wanted to go to trial.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Nancy Guthrie Update| Desert Monsoon Clues 06.08.2026 32мин

  Six months after Nancy Guthrie vanished, FBI agents returned to the desert brush behind Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home after monsoon rains. Fox News Digital reporter Michael Ruiz joins Donna to analyze this development along with the ransom notes, a "wrench attack" theory, and his sit-down with Sheriff Nanos. Mike shares what neighbors are saying about federal agents sweeping the foothills behind the house as well as insight from a former local SWAT commander. Read Mike's latest article: https://foxnews.com/us/nancy-guthrie-tucson-neighborhood-searched-again-monsoon-shifts-landscape-neighbor-says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Bryan Kohberger’s Legal Hail Mary: "A Big Shock" 05.08.2026 31мин

  Bryan Kohberger is back in the headlines with a shock petition to withdraw his guilty plea in the Idaho college murders. Former FBI Special Agent and investigative journalist Christopher Whitcomb rejoins Donna to confront Kohberger’s claims of ineffective counsel, the primary evidence cited in Whitcomb's book, Broken Plea, and questions whether this legal maneuver will force a new trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Lindsay Clancy Trial | Jury Visits Scene of the Crime 01.08.2026 38мин

  Donna and the host of the Courtroom Confidential podcast, Josh Ritter, dissect day four of the trial, analyzing the judge's rare move to send the jury to the Massachusetts home. They examine the prosecution’s risky strategy to prove Lindsay Clancy faked her mental breakdown, the burden of proof under Massachusetts law, and how emotional evidence could backfire with jurors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Son of Sam Manhunt: 50 Years Later 30.07.2026 35мин

  Fifty years after the first Son of Sam slaying, Donna looks back at the true crime mystery that gripped New York City and changed homicide investigations forever. Retired NYPD Detective Tom Smith explains how investigators tracked David Berkowitz without today's technology, the panic that spread across the city, and the key break that finally ended the year-long killing spree. They also discuss Berkowitz's taunting letters, the psychology behind serial offenders, and the investigative lessons that continue to shape law enforcement today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices