Best Alexis Linkletter Podcasts (2025)

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CC Conversations Series: Alexis Linkletter - The Weight of True Crime and What It Takes to Tell the Hardest Stories 51:30

8d ago51:30

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Alexis Linkletter is a true crime television producer, journalist, TV personality & and host of two podcasts, “The First Degree” and “Unraveled.” With deep roots in Hollywood and a passion for giving voice to victims, Alexis has built a powerful career telling complex, human-centered stories. In this episode, Alexis joins Josh to talk about her pat…

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CC Conversations Series: Behind the Badge - Retired NYPD Sergeant Joe Giacalone’s Stories from Over 20 Years on the Force 1:10:10

20h ago1:10:10

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Joe Giacalone, retired NYPD sergeant and host of True Crime with the Sarge on YouTube, joins Joshua Ritter for an unfiltered look at his decades-long career in law enforcement. From supervising major investigations as Commanding Officer of the Bronx Cold Case Squad to teaching at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Joe shares how his career evolv…

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CC True Crime Minute: Motown Icon Smokey Robinson Accused of Sexual Assault of Multiple Women 1:39

2d ago1:39

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Four former housekeepers of a Motown music luminary are alleging that they were repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped while they worked for the icon. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuar…

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Ep 63: Prosecution Races to the Finish in Read Trial, Rapper Kid Cudi Testifies Against Diddy, Kohberger Trial Disaster? and More! 27:08

4d ago27:08

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Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - The prosecution looks to be nearing the dramatic end of their case against Karen Read, accused of killing her police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe. - Several key witne…

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CC True Crime Minute: Singer Chris Brown Arrested in UK Over Alleged Nightclub Attack 1:23

5d ago1:23

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Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown was charged last week in England for allegedly beating a music producer in a London nightclub in 2023. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https:…

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DEEP DIVE: SHEN YUN 52:30

6d ago52:30

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IT’S TIME! This week, the girls are finally deep diving into Shen Yun. And this time, it’s personal. Jac and Lex went to a Shen Yun show themselves to see what all of the fuss was about. They’re diving into the bizarre history of Shen Yun itself, what going to a Shen Yun show is REALLY like, and figuring out once and for all if Shen Yun is actually…

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CC True Crime Minute: "Boardwalk Empire" Actor Michael Pitt Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges 1:21

6d ago1:21

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“Boardwalk Empire” star Michael Pitt has been arrested on sexual abuse charges, with authorities accusing him of sexually assaulting his then-girlfriend and later attacking her with several blunt objects. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: t…

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Episode 352: Lynn Schockner 41:04

7d ago41:04

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Around 11am on the morning of November 8th, 2004, a resident of the Bixby Knolls neighborhood in Long Beach saw what looked to be a prowler hoping the fence into the backyard of Lynn Schockner. Concerned, the neighbor immediately called the police. Within minutes, police were at Lynn’s front door, asking her to open her side gate. In the span of mi…

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CC True Crime Minute: Rapper Tory Lanez Attacked and Stabbed 14 Times in Prison 1:37

7d ago1:37

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Rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized after an attack Monday at a California prison where he’s serving a 10-year sentence for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, authorities said. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.co…

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CC True Crime Minute: TikTok Influencer Shot to Death During Livestream 1:36

9d ago1:36

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In a tragic incident on May 14, Mexican influencer Valeria Márquez was fatally shot during a livestream from her beauty salon in Jalisco. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https…

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Ep 62: Menendez Brothers Big Win!, Diddy Trial Reveals Disturbing Details, Bryan Kohberger Dateline Special Leaked Evidence and More! 33:52

11d ago33:52

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Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - 30 years after being found guilty for the shotgun murders of their parents, a history-making decision paves the way for Erik and Lyle Menendez, two notorious Beverly Hi…

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CC True Crime Minute: Elizabeth Smart's Female Kidnapper Arrested for Sex Offender Violations 1:57

12d ago1:57

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Wanda Barzee, 79, one of the kidnappers of Elizabeth Smart in 2002, was arrested May 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City for violating her sex offender restrictions, police said. Barzee, a registered sex offender, allegedly visited Liberty Park and Sugar House Park, areas she is barred from under Utah law, which prohibits sex offenders from entering public …

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DEEP DIVE: HOLLY MADISON RETURNS 42:36

13d ago42:36

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The bitch is back! This week Jac and Lex are joined by their fav, Holly Madison to gossip about all of the latest dark news. We get her hot takes on Blake vs Justin, the disgusting slew of female teacher predators, and of course Diddy (and was there really a tunnel connecting his house to the Playboy Mansion???). 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes p…

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CC True Crime Minute: 16 Children Arrested After Missing Boy Dies in Industrial Fire 1:25

13d ago1:25

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The death of a 14-year-old British boy in a structure fire has struck grief across the Gateshead community and sparked a complex manslaughter investigation. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@jo…

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CC True Crime Minute: Kim Kardashian Faces Alleged Attackers at Paris Robbery Trial 1:27

14d ago1:27

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In October 2016, Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in a luxury Paris apartment during Fashion Week, with thieves stealing nearly $10 million in jewelry, including a $4 million diamond engagement ring from then-husband Kanye West. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/…

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Episode 351: Slanz Bilello 42:24

14d ago42:24

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On August 21, 2023, a 53-year-old husband and father fails to return home from work not far from Oakland, Maryland. News eventually reaches his family that he’s been involved in a terrible incident. While driving home, the crane operator’s vehicle skids off the road and ends up in a ravine, his life hanging in the balance. The man is taken to the h…

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LISK Ep.35: Peaches and Baby Doe Identified 39:01

14d ago39:01

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It’s been almost 28 years since their death, but Peaches and Baby Doe have finally been identified. Some of the earliest victims of the Long Island Serial Killer finally have their names and with it more information has been released. We dive into all of it and what it means to the Heuermann case as well the one significant thing investigators did …

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CC Conversations Series: Kimbyrleigha’s Journey - A Story of Grit, Growth & Passion for True Crime 56:12

15d ago56:12

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Joshua Ritter sits down with Kimbyrleigha, a true crime YouTuber, mom, and law school graduate with deep roots in psychology, sociology, and a lifelong fascination with criminal behavior. In this episode, she and Josh talk about what drew her to the legal field, her career path, and her journey telling victim-focused true crime stories on YouTube. …

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CC True Crime Minute: 10th Victim Identified of Serial Killer Believed to be Targeting Gay Men 1:47

16d ago1:47

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The remains of a 10th individual have been identified from a property in Indiana, believed to be one of perhaps more than 25 victims of a Serial Killer. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshua…

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Ep 61: Karen Read - Battle of the Experts, Attorney Murders Client, Emotions Run High in Harvey Weinstein Trial and More! 28:55

18d ago28:55

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Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Opposing sides continue to battle over key pieces of evidence in the retrial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her police officer boyfriend. - T…

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CC True Crime Minute: Connecticut Man Dismembered Woman and Disposed of Her Body in Trash Bags and Suitcase 1:41

19d ago1:41

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A Connecticut man allegedly beat a woman to death with a baseball bat over $200 in cocaine, then lived with her body in their apartment for a week-and-a-half before he dismembered her, put her torso in a suitcase and rolled it to a nearby cemetery. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram:…

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CC True Crime Minute: Dad Slashes Partner's Throat in Front of their Young Daughter 1:36

20d ago1:36

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Last month an Oregon man pled guilty to a harrowing case of domestic violence from June of 2021. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential…

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DEEP DIVE: DIDDY IS BACK 46:58

20d ago46:58

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This week Jac and Alexis dive into the long awaited start of the Diddy trial (and why haven’t we seen ANYTHING about it on the news???), bringing the latest updates including the complexity of jury selection, celebrity names mentioned we’ve never heard before, and what will or will not be included during trial. Then, the latest with the Blake and R…

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CC True Crime Minute: Hockey Player Evades Criminal Charges After On-Ice Death 1:46

21d ago1:46

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The international hockey community was rocked by a tragic incident in October of 2023, when a player died on the ice after a collision during an Elite Ice Hockey League game in Sheffield, England. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.c…

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Episode 350: Holly Madison: Kerissa Fare 54:03

21d ago54:03

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On July 30, 2000, an 85-year-old man and his 78-year-old wife are taken hostage and soon after killed in a home in Concord, California. In the following days, three more murders are committed as a trio of offenders seek to leave minimal witnesses behind. When the perpetrators are apprehended and their motivations revealed, the truth behind the bloo…

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CC Conversations Series: Chase Hughes of The Behavior Panel - Influence Like an Operative & Psychology of Power 1:03:24

22d ago1:03:24

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Joshua Ritter sits down with Chase Hughes, the world’s top expert in behavior profiling, influence, and persuasion, and co-host of the wildly popular YouTube channel The Behavior Panel. In this episode, Chase opens up about his journey from military service to building a global following. He discusses how his career has developed, and why his frame…

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CC True Crime Minute: Firefighter Paramedic Fatally Stabbed by Patient During Ambulance Transport 1:23

23d ago1:23

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A 29-year-old firefighter-paramedic from Kansas City, Missouri was fatally stabbed on April 29, while performing his duties during an ambulance transport. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@josh…

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Ep 60: Karen Read Retrial Week 2 Gets Heated, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial Heads to Federal Trial, New Shocking Developments in Bryan Kohberger Case and More! 34:22

25d ago34:22

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Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Key elements of the prosecution’s case against Massachusetts woman Karen Read, accused of killing her police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe, began to take shape this we…

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CC True Crime Minute: Authorities Find Woman Chopped Up and Placed in 14 Bags, Son Main Suspect 1:24

26d ago1:24

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Connecticut police are still reeling from the grisly discovery of a 70-year-old mother found dismembered in her home. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeacoffee.com/…

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DEEP DIVE: IS SHE CURSED? 41:53

27d ago41:53

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This week Jac and Alexis unpack their recovery from Stagecoach and dive into the latest headlines: from Katy Perry’s tour flop (why was she fighting an HVAC tube???) to Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ Time 100 Gala outing (why was she on the list???), and the Elizabeth Moss sighting at L Ron Hubbards bday party (why is a dead man still throwing bir…

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CC True Crime Minute: Teen Convicted of Murder After Throwing 9-Pound Rock at Young Woman's Vehicle 1:40

27d ago1:40

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A Colorado man has been charged with first-degree murder for the death of a young woman driving a car after the man hurled a rock at her vehicle. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuarittere…

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CC True Crime Minute: Alabama Father Nearly Decapitated by a Hatchet-Wielding Maniac at Bus Stop 1:54

28d ago1:54

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A heartbreaking case shook the city of Tucson, Arizona on April 5, 2025, when a father was brutally and randomly attacked at a bus stop. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https:…

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Episode 349: Molly Franquemont, Part 2 38:30

28d ago38:30

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Molly Frequemont’s family wants answers and they refuse to stop advocating for her. Their determination and unwavering commitment to Molly is what ultimately unearthed the existence of a serial killer who had likely been operating under the radar for decades. Which begs the question, how many more victims could this predator be connected to? In epi…

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CC Conversations Series: From Courtroom to Camera - How Beth Karas Built a Career at the Intersection of Law and Media 54:35

29d ago54:35

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Joshua Ritter sits down with Beth Karas, a former New York City prosecutor and one of the most trusted legal analysts in true crime media. Known for her decades-long career at Court TV and her work on Investigation Discovery’s The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, Beth joins Josh to discuss her journey from the courtroom to national television. In thi…

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CC True Crime Minute: NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe Blindsided by Sexual Assault Allegations 2:09

30d ago2:09

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NFL Hall of Famer turned media mogul Shannon Sharpe, known for his three-time Super Bowl legacy and commanding presence on ESPN’s “First Take” is now at the center of a high-stakes legal battle that threatens his career and reputation. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.co…

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Ep 59: Karen Read's Words Come Back to Haunt Her, Lori Vallow Daybell Convicted, Stephan Sterns Fights to Toss Evidence and More! 28:33

1M ago28:33

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Welcome back to another Courtroom Confidential Weekly Roundup! This week, host Joshua Ritter shares his insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Lawyers from both sides of the highly anticipated retrial of Massachusetts woman Karen Read waste no time in bringing the fireworks. - The so-called “Doomsday Mom” Lori…

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CC True Crime Minute: Florida Dad Stabs Woman During Supermarket Fight 1:26

1M ago1:26

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A North Port, Florida Man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for stabbing a woman at a Port Charlotte supermarket back in June of 2023. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https:…

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DEEP DIVE: WHERE ARE THE BODIES BURIED?! 45:42

1M ago45:42

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There’s a lot to talk about this week! Since the Blue Origin fiasco, people have been digging up Katy Perry’s past of stealing a house from a convent of nuns and one of the nuns dropping dead IN COURT, plus we dive into a dead guy making music with his brain cells post mortem, the conspiracy theory of cemeteries (where are all the bodies ACTUALLY b…

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CC True Crime Minute: Ex-Wife of Former TV Anchor Arrested in Murder-For-Hire Case 1:43

1M ago1:43

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A Tennessee pharmacist was arrested in connection to a murder-for-hire plot against her ex-husband, a former local news anchor. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: twitter.com/crconfidential TikTok: tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://buymeac…

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CC True Crime Minute: High School Staff Member Offers Student $2,500 to Kill Her Husband 1:59

1M ago1:59

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A former substitute teacher and literacy enrichment instructor at the Academy for Urban Scholars High School in Columbus, Ohio, was arrested on April 1, for allegedly orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot. https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidential Instagram: instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential X: t…

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