Best Joe Blum Podcasts (2024)

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Fears Of A Sinaloan Civil War Grow, CJNG Is Sanctioned, And The Juarez Quinceanera Murders (9/12/24) 18:46

1h ago18:46

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The ongoing internal conflict within the Sinaloa Cartel in Culiacán is escalating into a highly volatile situation, driving fears that a full-scale civil war between the factions led by Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Los Chapitos (El Chapo's sons) may be imminent. The recent capture of key cartel leaders, including Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, has aggra…

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Murder In Moscow: Motion To Strike The Death Penalty Due To International Law (Part 3) (9/12/24) 11:47

22m ago11:47

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In the case of Bryan Kohberger (case number CR29-22-2805), the defense has filed multiple motions, including one to strike the State’s notice of intent to seek the death penalty. This motion argues that pursuing the death penalty violates contemporary standards of decency, citing international law, vagueness in Idaho's capital punishment laws, and …

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Murder In Moscow: Motion To Strike The Death Penalty Due To International Law (Part 2) (9/12/24) 11:48

19m ago11:48

11:48

In the case of Bryan Kohberger (case number CR29-22-2805), the defense has filed multiple motions, including one to strike the State’s notice of intent to seek the death penalty. This motion argues that pursuing the death penalty violates contemporary standards of decency, citing international law, vagueness in Idaho's capital punishment laws, and …

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Murder In Moscow: Motion To Strike The Death Penalty Due To International Law (Part 1) (9/12/24) 12:36

1h ago12:36

12:36

In the case of Bryan Kohberger (case number CR29-22-2805), the defense has filed multiple motions, including one to strike the State’s notice of intent to seek the death penalty. This motion argues that pursuing the death penalty violates contemporary standards of decency, citing international law, vagueness in Idaho's capital punishment laws, and …

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Portals To The Peculiar: The Fishing Vessel Andrea Gail (9/12/24) 13:11

19m ago13:11

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The Andrea Gail was a 72-foot swordfishing vessel that disappeared during the historic "Perfect Storm" of 1991, a catastrophic convergence of weather systems that produced massive waves and powerful winds in the North Atlantic. Captained by Billy Tyne, the boat carried a crew of six seasoned fishermen from Gloucester, Massachusetts, each with years…

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A Look Back: The Death Of Jean Luc Brunel 21:08

11m ago21:08

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On tonight's edition of the evening update, we head back over to France to get an update on the death of Jean Luc Brunel. As the questions continue to swirl it's important to try and find as much context as possible so that the picture can be viewed with clarity. (Commercial at 10:10) To contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: https://www.2…

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A Look Back: Ghislaine Maxwell And Her Unpaid Bills 19:05

20m ago19:05

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Ghislaine Maxwell and her family have failed to live up to their financial obligations according to a law firm that represented her against Jeffrey Epstein's estate. She was attempting to have her legal fee's covered by Epstein's estate and during the drawn out battle, she racked up big bills. The problem? Nobody seems to have the cash to settle th…

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A Look Back: Ghislaine Maxwell And Her Bizarre Relationship With Her Father 13:32

11m ago13:32

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Journalist and author John Sweeney has a new book out discussing Ghislaine Maxwell and her relationship with her father and while it's ground that has been well covered in the past, Sweeney offers some new perspective. Let's dive in! (commercial at 8:24) to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-113…

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A Look Back: Juror # 50 And Ghislaine Maxwell's Push For A Mistrial 30:31

30m ago30:31

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On this edition of the morning update, we dive right back into the deep end of the pool and continue to discuss the evolving situation concerning juror #50, Scotty David and what these revelations could mean moving forward. (Commercial at 17:22) To contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/ghis…

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A Look Back: Ghislaine Maxwell And The Massage Tables 18:36

12m ago18:36

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In this look back episode... Some of the evidence that was presented at the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell was very strong in tying her to the crimes she was accused of. One of those pieces of evidence was a massage table that was used in the crimes. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com (commercial at 12:27) source: https://nypost.com/2021/12/22/…

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Deep Cover: Robert Mazur (9/11/24) 14:21

5m ago14:21

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Robert Mazur, a former U.S. Customs agent, famously infiltrated the Medellín Cartel during Operation C-Chase, posing as high-rolling money launderer Bob Musella. For over two years, Mazur lived a dangerous double life, gaining the trust of cartel leaders and corrupt bankers while exposing the vast financial network that enabled drug empires to laun…

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Murder In Moscow: Bryan Kohberger And The Long Game (9/11/24) 13:29

18m ago13:29

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Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, recently had his request for a venue change granted by Judge John Judge of Idaho’s 2nd Judicial District. The judge expressed concerns that Kohberger would not receive a fair trial in Latah County, where the crimes occurred, due to the overwhelming media covera…

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Prince Andrew Prepares For Even More Embarrassment As "A Very Royal Scandal" Is Set To Drop (9/11/24) 13:46

16m ago13:46

13:46

The upcoming Amazon Prime drama A Very Royal Scandal, set to release on September 19, 2024, reignites controversy surrounding Prince Andrew's 2019 BBC interview about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre. The series dramatizes key moments leading up to the interview, which was a pivotal moment in Andrew's public downfall. Michael Sheen …

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Murder In Moscow: The Order Granting Motion For Kohberger's Change Of Venue (Part 3) (9/10/24) 13:03

42m ago13:03

13:03

The order to change the venue of Bryan Kohberger's trial stems from concerns about ensuring a fair trial. Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students, had become the focus of intense media attention, particularly in Latah County, where the murders occurred. The defense argued that this level of public exposure could taint the ju…

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Murder In Moscow: The Order Granting Motion For Kohberger's Change Of Venue (Part 2) (9/11/24) 12:00

41m ago12:00

12:00

The order to change the venue of Bryan Kohberger's trial stems from concerns about ensuring a fair trial. Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students, had become the focus of intense media attention, particularly in Latah County, where the murders occurred. The defense argued that this level of public exposure could taint the ju…

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Murder In Moscow: The Order Granting Motion For Kohberger's Change Of Venue (Part 1) (9/10/24) 13:31

20m ago13:31

13:31

The order to change the venue of Bryan Kohberger's trial stems from concerns about ensuring a fair trial. Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students, had become the focus of intense media attention, particularly in Latah County, where the murders occurred. The defense argued that this level of public exposure could taint the ju…

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Portals To The Peculiar: What Happened To Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-370? (9/10/24) 15:22

2h ago15:22

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The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-370 on March 8, 2014, remains one of the greatest aviation mysteries in modern history. After departing from Kuala Lumpur for Beijing with 239 passengers and crew, the Boeing 777 lost contact with air traffic control and vanished from civilian radar. A later analysis revealed that the plane had sharp…

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A Look Back: The Los Chapitos And The Pharmaceutical Company 13:14

23m ago13:14

13:14

The Sinaloa Cartel is one of the largest and most powerful drug trafficking organizations in the world. It is based in the Mexican state of Sinaloa and has a global reach, with operations in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. The cartel is known for its ruthless tactics, including violence, bribery, and c…

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A Look Back: Asa Ellerup Visits Rex Heuermann In Jail 18:03

18m ago18:03

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Asa Ellerup, the estranged (?) wife of Rex Heuermann has visited him in jail. According to sources the couple linked up for the first time since his arrest as he continues to remain behind bars as his case makes its way through the system. Ellerup has come under scrutiny about what she may or may not have known over the years, but law enforcement h…

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A Look Back: How Advanced Technology Was Used to Take Down Europe's Super Cartel 15:11

29m ago15:11

15:11

The European super cartel that was busted up by an international partnership would have never been possible without advanced surveillance. That is usually the case when it comes to the interdiction of narcotics, but this time it happened in the UAE and that signals a shift from their previous stance when it comes to going after criminals. In this e…

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A Look Back: Virginia Roberts And Her Ongoing Legal Battle With Rina Oh 11:02

11m ago11:02

11:02

Virginia Roberts has had many legal battles to work through since she first came out and told her story, and it seems like whenever one is settled, another one pops up. In this episode, we are going to take a look at the current lawsuit between Virgina Roberts and Rina Oh and see where things currently stand. (commercial at 7:48) to contact me: bob…

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A Look Back: The Dentist Who Poisoned His Wife's Protein Shake 10:23

30m ago10:23

10:23

A Colorado dentist named James Craig is being accused of murdering his wife by poisoning her protein shakes. His plot was ultimately uncovered after co-workers at his dental practice opened up a package that was marked for Mr. Craig by mistake. Prosecutors say that Mr. Craig was motivated by financial issues and the fact that he wanted to start a n…

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Swimming With Sharks: The Dark Waters Of Illegal Lending (9/10/24) 21:27

3m ago21:27

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Loan sharking is an illegal lending practice that preys on vulnerable individuals by offering quick cash loans at exorbitant interest rates, often without requiring collateral or credit checks. Borrowers, typically those unable to access traditional financial services, find themselves trapped in cycles of debt due to compounded interest and impossi…

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Murder In Moscow: Motion To Strike Death Penalty On Grounds Of Speedy Trial (Part 3) (9/10/24) 12:14

25m ago12:14

12:14

Bryan Kohberger’s defense team has filed multiple motions to strike the death penalty in his case, which involves the murders of four University of Idaho students in November 2022. Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. The prosecution, led by Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson, intends to seek the death pe…

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The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen Appeals The Decision To Exclude The Odinism Theory (9/10/24) 12:58

2m ago12:58

12:58

Richard Allen's legal team has filed a new appeal in response to a court ruling that barred them from presenting alternative murder theories at his upcoming trial. This appeal follows a decision by Special Judge Fran Gull, who excluded the defense’s theory that Abby Williams and Libby German were killed as part of a ritual sacrifice tied to Odinism…

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Murder In Moscow: Judge John Judge Grants Kohberger's Request For Change In Venue (9/10/24) 17:02

6m ago17:02

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Judge John Judge has granted a request to move the trial of Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, out of Moscow, Idaho. This decision was made due to concerns about the overwhelming pretrial publicity in the small community, which Kohberger's defense argued would prevent him from receiving a …

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Murder In Moscow: Motion To Strike Death Penalty On Grounds Of Speedy Trial (Part 2) (9/10/24) 11:21

22m ago11:21

11:21

Bryan Kohberger’s defense team has filed multiple motions to strike the death penalty in his case, which involves the murders of four University of Idaho students in November 2022. Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. The prosecution, led by Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson, intends to seek the death pe…

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Murder In Moscow: Motion To Strike Death Penalty On Grounds Of Speedy Trial (Part 1) (9/10/24) 14:00

20m ago14:00

14:00

Bryan Kohberger’s defense team has filed multiple motions to strike the death penalty in his case, which involves the murders of four University of Idaho students in November 2022. Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. The prosecution, led by Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson, intends to seek the death pe…

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Organized Crime: Joseph "Joe The Animal" Barboza (9/10/24) 11:58

11m ago11:58

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Joseph "Joe The Animal" Barboza was a notorious hitman for the Patriarca crime family in 1960s Boston, known for his brutal and public killings. Originally a boxer, he became deeply involved in organized crime, earning his violent nickname. Barboza's career took a dramatic turn when he became one of the first major mobsters to turn government infor…

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A Look Back: More Context On The Brady/Giglio Discovery 10:17

21m ago10:17

10:17

The Brady Rule is a legal principle that requires prosecutors to disclose exculpatory evidence to the defense in criminal cases. The rule is named after the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Brady v. Maryland (1963), which held that the prosecution has a constitutional obligation under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to disclose …

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A Look Back: Mexico's Government Shuts Down The Largest Synthetic Lab In It's History 11:25

22m ago11:25

11:25

Authorities in Mexico have announced that they have raided and seized the largest Fentanyl lab in history. The sophisticated operation was located in the heart of Sinaloa, There was enough chemical compound at the facility to make a 130 million doses of fentanyl. Over 500kg of precursor chemicals were also seized. (commercial at 6:54) to contact me…

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A Look Back: Howard Blum And His Book On The Moscow Murders 13:00

11m ago13:00

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Bryan Kohberger is a 29-year-old criminology graduate student from Washington State University who has been accused of the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students: Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. The students were found stabbed to death in their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho. Kohberger was arr…

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A Look Back: The Wagner Uprising In Russia 16:14

23m ago16:14

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The Wagner Group is a Russian private military company (PMC) that gained attention in recent years for its involvement in various conflicts and operations abroad. The group is believed to have close ties to the Russian government, although the exact nature of their relationship remains somewhat secretive.The Wagner Group first gained attention for …

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A Look Back: What Bryan Kohberger's Team Could Learn From Lori Vallow's Trial 14:09

1h ago14:09

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Lori Vallow Daybell did not receive the death penalty due to a combination of factors primarily related to the management and timing of evidence disclosures by the prosecution. The defense argued that the prosecution's late submission of thousands of documents and pieces of evidence impeded their ability to adequately prepare for trial. Judge Steve…

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Organized Crime: Stephen Caracappa (9/9/24) 13:28

1h ago13:28

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Stephen Caracappa, a former NYPD detective, is infamous for his role as one of the "Mafia Cops," who betrayed their duties and became operatives for the Lucchese crime family in New York City. Initially a respected detective in the NYPD's Organized Crime Homicide Unit, Caracappa partnered with fellow detective Louis Eppolito to sell police informat…

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Efforts To Fight Cartel Crime Get A Boost, More Mayhem In Michoacan And Bundlers Get Nabbed (9/9/24) 17:55

10m ago17:55

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Victor Miguel Curiel Valadez, a 40-year-old Mexican national, recently pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering charges. An associate of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Valadez was involved in laundering over $1.5 million in drug proceeds between 2016 and 2019. His operations spanned multiple countries, including the U.S., …

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Karen Read And The Interview With ABC 20/20 (9/9/24) 12:31

16m ago12:31

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In Karen Read's interview with ABC's 20/20, she vehemently denied involvement in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, whose body was found outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts, during a blizzard in January 2022. Read recounted that she dropped O'Keefe off at a party, but claims he never entered the residence. She insis…

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Murder In Moscow: The Motion To Strike The Notice Of Intent of Death Penalty (Part 2) (9/9/24) 14:00

6m ago14:00

14:00

In the Bryan Kohberger case (CR29-22-2805), Kohberger's defense team has filed a motion to strike the state's intent to seek the death penalty. The defense argues that the prosecution failed to present the aggravating factors to a neutral fact-finder, a critical step in capital punishment cases. Additionally, the defense raised multiple challenges,…

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Episode 133 - The Americans 1:22:51

3h ago1:22:51

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Noam and Jen discuss notable conservative podcasters / YouTubers getting busted taking Russian money, the silliness of the “I was deceived!” defense, who is getting a better ROI on their disruption spending, the Tucker / Darryl Cooper interview, the absolute silliness of the idea that the origins and motivations of the players in WWII are simply un…

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Murder In Moscow: The Motion To Strike The Notice Of Intent of Death Penalty (Part 1) (9/9/24) 13:40

2h ago13:40

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In the Bryan Kohberger case (CR29-22-2805), Kohberger's defense team has filed a motion to strike the state's intent to seek the death penalty. The defense argues that the prosecution failed to present the aggravating factors to a neutral fact-finder, a critical step in capital punishment cases. Additionally, the defense raised multiple challenges,…

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Gone But Not Forgotten: Bridget Phillips (9/9/24) 10:54

24m ago10:54

10:54

Bridget Bernadette Phillips, a 22-year-old graduate student at Johns Hopkins University, was brutally murdered on March 22, 1989, in her off-campus Baltimore apartment. Bridget, who was studying Medieval and Byzantine history, was found bludgeoned to death near the entrance of her apartment, with no signs of robbery or sexual assault. Investigators…

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Organized Crime: Benjamin "Lefty Two Guns" Ruggiero (9/9/24) 12:06

2m ago12:06

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Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero was a soldier in the Bonanno crime family who became infamously entangled in one of the most significant undercover operations in FBI history. Born and raised in Manhattan's Little Italy, Ruggiero was drawn into the Mafia's world from an early age, quickly rising through the ranks due to his loyalty, proficiency in violenc…

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A Look Back: That Time Ghislaine Maxwell Gushed About The Queen 10:42

11m ago10:42

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Ghislaine Maxwell rubbed shoulders with some of the most powerful people in the world. Her favorite person that she was able to spend time with though? Well, that happens to be the former queen who Maxwell says she bonded with over their love of horses. In this episode, we hear from Daphne Barak who interviewed Ghislaine for a new series that will …

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A Look Back: DNA From The Gilgo 4 Is Tied To Rex Heuermann In Court 12:24

9m ago12:24

12:24

Rex Heuermann had a court appearance today where the prosecution tied the DNA to Heuermann that was found on the pizza crust and this time they did it with the buccal swab that was taken from him recently under court order. Heuermann's lawyer dismissed this reveal and says that no right thinking person would accept that as evidence against his clie…

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A Look Back: Former High School Classmates Of Rex Heuermann Speak out 18:02

31m ago18:02

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Former classmates of Rex Heuermann just got together for their 40th reunion over the weekend and as you can imagine, the alleged serial killer was a hot topic of conversation amongst the alumni where they traded stories about how awkward and weird Heuermann was when they were in school together. In this episode, we hear from those classmates about …

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A Look Back: James Cameron And His Comments On The Ocean Gate Disaster 13:15

11m ago13:15

13:15

James Cameron, a man who might know a thing or two about a thing or two when it comes exploring the Titanic wreckage in a submersible and he has some pretty strong opinions about the Oceangate expedition and about the implosion of the Titan subersmible that was used by the company. We also have a letter from The Marine Technological Society who exp…

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A Look Back: Denise George And Her Interview With Bloomberg 21:58

18m ago21:58

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Denise George sat down with Bloomberg for an interview recently and she had some pretty interesting things to say about the USVI, the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's associates and what turned out to be a gigantic payday for the USVI. In this episode, we dive into that interview and see what Denise George has to say about the political pressur…

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Murder In Moscow: Kohberger's Motion To Strike The Hac Aggravator Status (Part 3) (9/8/24) 17:25

4m ago17:25

17:25

In the Bryan Kohberger trial (CR29-22-2805), the defense has filed a "Motion to Strike the HAC Aggravator." This motion challenges the state's use of the "Heinous, Atrocious, or Cruel" (HAC) designation, which is a significant factor in death penalty cases. The defense argues that the evidence presented does not meet the legal requirements to justi…

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Murder In Moscow: Kohberger's Motion To Strike The Hac Aggravator Status (Part 2) (9/8/24) 11:07

29m ago11:07

11:07

In the Bryan Kohberger trial (CR29-22-2805), the defense has filed a "Motion to Strike the HAC Aggravator." This motion challenges the state's use of the "Heinous, Atrocious, or Cruel" (HAC) designation, which is a significant factor in death penalty cases. The defense argues that the evidence presented does not meet the legal requirements to justi…

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Murder In Moscow: Kohberger's Motion To Strike The Hac Aggravator Status (Part 1) (9/8/24) 13:56

6m ago13:56

13:56

In the Bryan Kohberger trial (CR29-22-2805), the defense has filed a "Motion to Strike the HAC Aggravator." This motion challenges the state's use of the "Heinous, Atrocious, or Cruel" (HAC) designation, which is a significant factor in death penalty cases. The defense argues that the evidence presented does not meet the legal requirements to justi…

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