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Every story, every trial, every case has at least two sides. "Vinnie Politan Investigates" looks at all sides of the cases making true crime headlines. This new investigative true-crime podcast, led by Court TV's seasoned host and former prosecutor, Vinnie Politan, features the best moments from the show Closing Arguments. The podcast takes listeners on a gripping journey from the crime scene to the courtroom. Vinnie and his insightful guests provide listeners with a comprehensive understand ...
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Every week listen to the newest true crime podcasts on the Court TV Podcast. Court TV will dive into the real-life deceptions, betrayals, and murders that lead to justice in the courtroom. If you love geeking-out on trials and crime, you’ve landed on the perfect spot.
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In this new original series, Court TV’s Vinnie Politan travels across the country to speak with accomplices — the convicted, condemned and exonerated — who share a unique look into cases and verdicts that might not be as clear-cut as initially thought. The series is told using Court TV’s unrivaled coverage of trials spanning nearly two decades. Each episode features unique stories and a cast of characters who face life in prison for crimes they may or may not have committed.
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Two brothers are on trial for the August 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in the family’s Beverly Hills mansion. The brothers were arrested in March 1990 after Erik confessed during a session with his psychologist. During the highly publicized trial, the prosecution claimed the motive was greed, as the brothers stood to inherit $14 million. The defense claimed that it was an act of self–defense in a desperate attempt to escape years of childhood family violence ...
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Vinnie Politan reviews the evidence presented in Karen Read's first trial, including text messages and the reasons why John O'Keefe was not seen on the lawn. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/karen-read/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.cou…
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Vinnie Politan reviews the evidence presented in Karen Read's first trial, including text messages and the reasons why John O'Keefe was not seen on the lawn. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/karen-read/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.cou…
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In July 2024, the murder trial of Karen Read ended with a deadlocked jury and a mistrial in the death of her boyfriend, Officer John O’Keefe. Now, Read faces another jury while not only maintaining her innocence but also asserting that she was framed for this murder. This episode of the Court TV Podcast takes you to Dedham, Massachusetts, with open…
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In week 2 of Lori Daybell's trial, jurors got a detailed look inside the final moments of Charles Vallow's life and what happened in the aftermath. Cody Thomas breaks down the key moments of testimony in this episode of On the Record. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/lori-vallow-daybell/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE S…
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It's been 50 years since Sarah 'Cindy' White set fire to the home of the family who hired her to babysit. Now the longest-serving inmate of the Indiana Women's Prison meets with Court TV journalist David Scott to share her remorse. Does her life sentence reflect justice, or has her time in prison been long enough for reform? To watch more, CLICK HE…
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Lori Daybell is expected to give closing arguments today in her Arizona trial, but will it sound anything like her sentencing for murder in Idaho? Plus, tensions continue to rise after Karmelo Anthonoy is charged with murdering another teenager at a track meet. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/lori-vallow-daybell/)…
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After Richard Allen is found guilty, Vinnie Politan analyzes newly released evidence from the trial, including interrogation videos and crime scene drawings. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/richard-allen/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.…
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After Richard Allen is found guilty, Vinnie Politan analyzes newly released evidence from the trial, including interrogation videos and crime scene drawings. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/richard-allen/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.…
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On the Record with Cody Thomas breaks down each day of testimony in the Lori Vallow Daybell conspiracy trial, highlighting key moments, witness testimony, and courtroom drama as it unfolds. Week one of Lori Daybell’s trial delivered explosive testimony and emotional moments from the people who knew Charles Vallow best. From a failed intervention an…
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Lori Daybell, who was convicted of killing her two children and her husband’s previous wife in 2023, stands trial once again. This time, she’s representing herself as she faces charges of conspiring to kill her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. On 4/9/2025, Nancy Jo Hancock, reportedly one of the last people to see Charles alive, took the stand for t…
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Julie Grant looks at some of the fiery back-and-forths Lori Daybell had with witnesses in the first week of her Arizona trial. Plus, a member of the Menendez family was hospitalized after a graphic photo was shown at a hearing. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/lori-vallow-daybell/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream T…
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The oldest serial killer in America reveals new information about his crimes in his first-ever televised interview that can only be found on Court TV. In this two-hour premiere of Interview With A Killer, journalist David Scott confronts Gary Michael Hilton about his killing spree when he preyed on hikers in North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. To …
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Ahead of opening statements in the retrial for Karen Read, Vinnie Politan discusses the case and potential defense strategies. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/karen-read/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcas…
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Ahead of opening statements in the retrial for Karen Read, Vinnie Politan discusses the case and potential defense strategies. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/karen-read/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcas…
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Convicted killer Lori Vallow Daybell reveals why she decided to represent herself in her Arizona trial in a new interview. Plus, inside the criminal charges actor Russell Brand is facing. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/lori-vallow-daybell/) Listen to Lori Daybell's Idaho Murder Trial HERE. (https://www.courttv.co…
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Convicted murderer Lori Daybell is representing herself as she stands trial for the fatal shooting of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. Her brother, Alex Cox who is also dead, claimed self-defense in the 2019 shooting, but prosecutors say he and Lori conspired to kill him so that she could claim his million-dollar life insurance policy and marry …
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As Karen Read is set to face a retrial in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, she and her defense team face a slew of new battles in her bid to avoid prison. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/karen-read/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigatio…
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As Karen Read is set to face a retrial in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, she and her defense team face a slew of new battles in her bid to avoid prison. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/karen-read/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigatio…
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The latest chapter in the Doomsday Cult Mom saga unfolds in an Arizona courtroom. Convicted killer Lori Daybell prepares to stand trial on charges that she conspired to kill her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. This is not the first time she’s faced a jury, but this time she is representing herself. In this episode of the Court TV Podcast you’ll hea…
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In the season finale, a former juror and court participants recall the not guilty verdict for O.J. Simpson after nine months of testimony and only four and a half hours of jury deliberation. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/oj-simpson/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investi…
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As jury selection begins in Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona murder trial, Julie Grant examines what to expect from the pro se defendant. Plus, the book Donna Adelson wants suppressed ahead of her murder trial in Florida. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE S…
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Stephan Sterns, who is charged with the murder of his girlfriend's teen daughter, Madeline Soto, talks to his parents about the charges he's facing and finding Soto dead. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/stephan-sterns/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newslette…
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Stephan Sterns, who is charged with the murder of his girlfriend's teen daughter, Madeline Soto, talks to his parents about the charges he's facing and finding Soto dead. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/stephan-sterns/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newslette…
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Karen Read prepares to face a jury once again after her first trial ended with a hung jury in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors allege she hit him with her car after a night of drinking and left him to die in the cold, while she maintains that she is being framed for murder and the real killer has close tie…
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In this episode, Julie Grant discusses several pressing topics, including Actor Gary Busey, who is set to appear in court for an arraignment regarding charges of sexual misconduct. Additionally, an OnlyFans model has been accused of murder after the victim allegedly requested to be wrapped "like a mummy." The episode also covers the ongoing search …
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In this episode, courtroom participants recall the infamous moment when O.J. Simpson tried on the bloody gloves and how it affected the trial's outcome. It explores how the prosecution's mistakes, the media frenzy, and the "if it doesn't fit, you must acquit" argument swayed the jury. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/t…
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Vinnie Politan interviews LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman about the Menendez brothers, discussing his decision regarding resentencing and questioning their family's wishes, whether they lied during the trial and if they would be a risk to society if they were released. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/me…
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Vinnie Politan interviews LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman about the Menendez brothers, discussing his decision regarding resentencing and questioning their family's wishes, whether they lied during the trial and if they would be a risk to society if they were released. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/me…
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Karen Read’s first trial in the death of John O’Keefe, her boyfriend and Boston Police officer, ended with a hung jury. Now, she prepares to face a jury once again not only maintaining her innocence but claiming that those close to O’Keefe and the Boston Police Department have framed her for murder. This episode of the Court TV Podcast takes you to…
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Detective Tom Lange and Prosecutor Bill Hodgman guide you through the night of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. O.J. Simpson's defense raised reasonable doubt by arguing that the timeline was too tight for him to have committed the murders of Nicole and Ron. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/oj-s…
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Julie Grant breaks down testimony from Monica Sementilli's ex-lover, Robert Baker, who admitted to murdering Fabio Sementilli in this episode. Also, she discusses whether Luigi Mangione's defense will succeed in suppressing evidence obtained during his arrest, updates on the search for Sudiksha Konanki, and whether Jordan Henning will testify in hi…
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Vinnie Politan interviews Jeremy Bartley, the defense attorney for former Sheriff Mickey Stines, about his plans to use an insanity defense in the trial. Bartley claims that pressure and anxiety contributed to the fatal shooting of the judge. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/shawn-stines/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE …
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Vinnie Politan interviews Jeremy Bartley, the defense attorney for former Sheriff Mickey Stines, about his plans to use an insanity defense in the trial. Bartley claims that pressure and anxiety contributed to the fatal shooting of the judge. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/shawn-stines/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE …
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The legal troubles surrounding convicted killer Lori Daybell are far from over. After her double murder conviction in 2023 in the deaths of her two children, Lori was extradited to Arizona to face charges related to the shooting death of her fourth husband Charles Vallow, and the attempted shooting of her niece’s ex-husband. This episode of the Cou…
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In this episode titled "Michigan House of Horrors," Vinnie Politan explores the troubling case of Kelli Bryant, who is facing child abuse charges for allegedly abandoning her three children in horrific conditions inside a Michigan home. The episode examines the dire circumstances in which the children were left to fend for themselves. It also inclu…
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In this episode titled "Michigan House of Horrors," Vinnie Politan explores the troubling case of Kelli Bryant, who is facing child abuse charges for allegedly abandoning her three children in horrific conditions inside a Michigan home. The episode examines the dire circumstances in which the children were left to fend for themselves. It also inclu…
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Individuals who were inside the courtroom during O.J. Simpson's murder trial for the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, share their perspectives on how racial tensions influenced the trial's outcome. They discuss how the defense used the trial as a platform to highlight issues of racism. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://w…
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Lori Daybell's uncle, Rex Conner, reacts to her statements as she speaks out weeks ahead of her Arizona murder trial. Plus, a fifteen-year-old is charged with killing his mother and says he was inspired by a documentary about the Menendez brothers. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/opening-statements-with-julie-gran…
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In this episode of the Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast, new details emerge regarding the unidentified male DNA evidence discovered beneath the fingernails of Maddie Mogen, one of the victims. The discussion delves into the intriguing yet disturbing implications of this evidence, exploring how it might relate to the tragic events surrounding the…
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In this episode of the Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast, new details emerge regarding the unidentified male DNA evidence discovered beneath the fingernails of Maddie Mogen, one of the victims. The discussion delves into the intriguing yet disturbing implications of this evidence, exploring how it might relate to the tragic events surrounding the…
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The controversial case against Karen Read. Prosecutors say she left her boyfriend, Officer John O’Keefe, to die in the snow after hitting him with her car, while Read claims that she’s the target of an elaborate cover-up. Her first trial, which was met with public outcry advocating for both sides, ended with a hung jury, and now she is preparing to…
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Tanya Zuvers is asking a court to declare her sons, Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton, legally dead, but will that lead to criminal charges against the boys' father? Plus, Julie Grant asks experts about their theories as to how Gene Hackman may have died. To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/opening-statements-with-…
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Testimony, photos, police reports, and diary entries were all used as evidence of domestic violence in O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, but the jury still found O.J. not guilty of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. A friend of O.J. and Nicole, Ron Shipp and Denise Brown, Nicole's sister, also share their account of O.J. and Nicole's relati…
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As Lori Daybell's trial is upcoming where she will represent herself, Vinnie Politan analyzes various pro se defendants and if it help or hurt their defense choosing to represent themselves, including Ronnie O'Neal, who brutally murdered his his girlfriend, daughter and attempted to murder his 8 year old son, Ty Tucker who was allegedly involved in…
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As Lori Daybell's trial is upcoming where she will represent herself, Vinnie Politan analyzes various pro se defendants and if it help or hurt their defense choosing to represent themselves, including Ronnie O'Neal, who brutally murdered his his girlfriend, daughter and attempted to murder his 8 year old son, Ty Tucker who was allegedly involved in…
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More than a decade after the murder of FSU Law Professor Dan Markel authorities have uncovered a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by Dan’s former brother-in-law Charlie Adelson, but prosecutors allege that Charlie’s mother Donna also played a role in having the father of her grandchildren killed. With four people convicted for their roles in this …
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LA DA Nathan Hochman recounted five different stories the Menendez Brothers told as he explained why his office did not support a new trial for the convicted killers. Plus, the latest on the search for a woman accused of killing a California fire captain. For more episodes, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/trials/opening-statements-with-julie-g…
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Former LAPD Detective Mark Fuhrman who worked on the case against OJ Simpson for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman shares his perspective on the trial and why OJ was acquitted. To watch more, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/oj-simpson/) Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation …
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Vinnie Politan delves into the discovery of unknown DNA evidence at the scene of the Idaho student murders. This new DNA finding raises questions about its possible impact on the case against Bryan Kohberger, the primary suspect. Vinnie examines how this evidence could influence the defense's strategy and the prosecution's approach, considering the…
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Vinnie Politan delves into the discovery of unknown DNA evidence at the scene of the Idaho student murders. This new DNA finding raises questions about its possible impact on the case against Bryan Kohberger, the primary suspect. Vinnie examines how this evidence could influence the defense's strategy and the prosecution's approach, considering the…
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