Best Briana Whitney Podcasts (2024)

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Movie armorer from Arizona sentenced for ‘Rust’ movie set death 27:02

8d ago27:02

27:02

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer from Bullhead City, AZ, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for an involuntary manslaughter conviction in the death of Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins was the cinematographer on the movie ‘Rust’ starring Alec Baldwin, when in 2021, a prop gun the actor was rehearsing with on set had a real bullet inside instead of…

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Phoenix Suns Superfan Mr. ORNG Arrested for Child Sex Crimes 24:43

22d ago24:43

24:43

The high school basketball coach and man famously known for his “Mr. ORNG” character at Phoenix Suns game has now been arrested for soliciting sexual videos and pictures from teen boys. According to police, 37-year-old Patrick Battillo asked male students at the school he coached at to send explicit videos of themselves via Snapchat, in exchange fo…

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911 calls & police report released in the death of Preston Lord 1:09:42

1M ago1:09:42

1:09:42

Queen Creek Police released 42 minutes of 911 calls from the Halloween party where 16-year-old Preston Lord was fatally beaten on October 28, 2023, including the desperate call when people on scene were trying to save his life before police arrived. They also released more than 1,100 pages of the police report. True Crime Correspondent Briana Whitn…

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Pro basketball player confesses to murder of girl on vacation 21:01

1M ago21:01

21:01

Chance Comanche was a well-known name in Arizona—a former University of Arizona basketball player that had gone on to play in the professional NBA G-league. Comanche was in Las Vegas in December 2023 for a basketball tournament, when he and his ex-girlfriend were the last ones to see Marayna Rodgers, from Washington state, alive. As detectives sear…

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Arrests made in the murder of Preston Lord 1:04:32

2M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

Months after Preston Lord died after being beaten at a Halloween party, multiple suspects, including several teenagers, have been arrested and indicted for first-degree murder and kidnapping. True Crime Correspondent Briana Whitney, investigative reporter Morgan Loew, and Arizona’s Family anchor Nicole Crites analyze how prosecutors got to these ch…

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Bombshell arrest in cold case murder of baby left in Phoenix airport 27:07

2M ago27:07

27:07

In 2005, a baby girl was found dead in the women’s bathroom trash can at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. The medical examiner rule she was suffocated, and lived just 24 hours. She became known as “Baby Skylar.” For nearly two decades, police had no idea who the baby’s mother was, or why she was killed. Now, detectives have found and arrested 51-year-ol…

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The First Female FBI Agent in the Behavioral Science Unit 38:44

3M ago38:44

38:44

She’s analyzed the behavior and words of serial killers like Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Ed Kemper. She’s received videos from one of the most famous cult leaders to live. She trained Jodie Foster for her role in The Silence of the Lambs. She helped investigate where the 9/11 plan was hatched and who the bombers were. And she brought a new sense…

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Gilbert Goons, Brass Knuckles, & Families Break their Silence 1:00:21

3M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Host Briana Whitney and Arizona Family reporters Alexis Dominguez and Casey Torres dive into and analyze the latest string of developments in the East Valley teen violence investigations, including an exclusive interview with the parents of a suspect in mutliple assaults, a teen victim's fight for change in Arizona law, and the community fallout fr…

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New Arrests, Possible Ties to the Gilbert Goons, & Preston Lord Investigation Update 34:14

4M ago34:14

34:14

True Crime Arizona host Briana Whitney and Arizona’s Family reporter Emma Lockhart break down the details in the five new arrests in East Valley teen violence cases, both admitted and possible ties to the “Gilbert Goons,” and the possible impact these arrests may have on the ongoing Preston Lord murder investigation. We hear from Maricopa County At…

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JoAnn Dudek - Missing or Killed? 15:10

4M ago15:10

15:10

Just before Thanksgiving 2022, JoAnn Dudek was getting ready for a holiday trip to NYC to visit family, when communication suddenly stopped. JoAnn lived in Anthem, AZ with her husband and daughter, who were there the day she allegedly disappeared and told investigators she left behind most belongings. But it’s a case full of twists and turns: Bizar…

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A Major Break in the Preston Lord Murder Investigation 28:15

4M ago28:15

28:15

Exactly two months after 16-year-old Preston Lord was beaten to death at a Halloween party in Queen Creek, Arizona, police announced they are recommending charges against seven juveniles and adults involved in his death. It is now up to the Maricopa County Attorney to decide who and what to prosecute. This comes as other investigations into teen vi…

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"Apache Junction Jane Doe" Identified 26:35

5M ago26:35

26:35

In August 1992, remains of an unidentified teenager were found by somebody walking their dog in Apache Junction, Arizona. 30 years later, DNA and forensic genetic genealogy have helped identify her as a girl from South Phoenix who went missing in June of 1992. Her family was able to answer some things, but how she got to the remote desert and her c…

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New tech finds JFK assassination "single bullet theory" scientifically impossible 19:25

5M ago19:25

19:25

Sixty years ago, in November 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while driving through downtown Dallas. It’s a historic event that has fueled theories and conspiracies about what happened. But now, with modern technology, an engineering and animation lab has found something new that they said proves the “single bullet theory” is not po…

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The Unsolved Murder of Mercedes Vega 18:10

6M ago18:10

18:10

In April 2023, 22-year-old Mercedes Vega was leaving her Tempe, Arizona apartment to meet friends for dinner. The next morning, her body was found burning in a car off the I-10 freeway 60 miles away in the rural desert. Once the autopsy report was released, the details revealed one of the most gruesome murders and causes of death. Now 7 months late…

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The Little Boy Found Dead and the Father Set Free 25:52

6M ago25:52

25:52

In 2004, 5-year-old Josh Eberle Martinson was found dead on a bunk bed in his father’s Phoenix apartment, while his father, Jeffrey Martinson, was in the next room passed out from an attempted suicide with prescription drugs and liquor. The medical examiner ruled Josh’s death was from an overdose of prescription meds, and his father was charged wit…

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The Jamie Yazzie Murder Verdict 12:02

7M ago12:02

12:02

More than four years after Jamie Yazzie disappeared on the Navajo Nation, her boyfriend learned his fate in a federal courtroom after being charged with her murder and assaulting other women.

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Cracked Cold Case Murder Leads to Serial Rapist 23:30

7M ago23:30

23:30

DNA cracked the case in the brutal murder of a college student over three decades ago along a popular hiking trail. The Prescott, Arizona murder of Cathy Sposito in June of 1987 was unsolved but remained open and active for 36 years. In September 2023, the Yavapai County Sheriff named Bryan Scott Bennett as Sposito’s killer, but the investigation f…

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Who Killed Reporter Don Bolles? The Daughters on Dueling Sides 19:53

8M ago19:53

19:53

In June 1976, Phoenix newspaper journalist Don Bolles was blown up by a bomb placed under his car while he took a business meeting at the Hotel Clarendon about a possible land fraud story. Because of Bolles' reporting on Mafia involvement in Arizona and poor business dealings, rumors swirled about who was behind the murder. This is the story of the…

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The Man Wrongfully Convicted to Death Row 19:30

8M ago19:30

19:30

Barry Jones was convicted of first degree murder for the death of 4-year-old Rachel Gray in 1994, and sentenced to death. But as the decades went on, several attorneys and officials found issues with how the case legally played out. In 2023, the AG’s office granted Barry Jones a plea deal and said he did not cause the girl’s injuries, but should ha…

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THE FORGOTTEN: No Longer Forgotten 23:23

9M ago23:23

23:23

Tiffany confronts her dad, Edison Sorrell, about her belief that he was involved in her mom’s disappearance. Briana interviews Edison on the phone, who shares his side of the story. The True Crime Arizona team learns there are more people among ‘The Forgotten’ who they interviewed, sharing details they never have before. The team gives updates on w…

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THE FORGOTTEN: The Beginning of Change 20:56

9M ago20:56

20:56

We ask top Arizona officials how they are going to fix the MMIW crisis, and for the first time, they are putting plans in motion.

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Lori Speaks During Sentencing 33:36

9M ago33:36

33:36

Lori Vallow addresses Judge Steven Boyce and the courtroom before she is ordered to serve five life sentences in prison. Investigative reporters Amy Cutler and Morgan Loew break down what happened in court, and break down what Lori said about the deaths of her children.

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THE FORGOTTEN: Abandoned Evidence 21:22

9M ago21:22

21:22

We learn the details of what happened to Jamie Yazzie, an arrest is made, and court documents reveal a sinister discovery.

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THE FORGOTTEN: Jamie Yazzie’s disappearance 13:50

9M ago13:50

13:50

In summer of 2019, Jamie Yazzie disappeared from the Navajo Nation, after hanging out at her boyfriend’s house. Her family frantically begins to search for her, when Jamie’s aunt makes a stunning discovery.

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THE FORGOTTEN: The Crisis 19:26

10M ago19:26

19:26

We question the FBI, state, and tribal officials about how disappearances and murders have escalated to crisis level, and what’s been going wrong in their departments. Reporter Briana Whitney and her team head up to the Navajo Nation to get a first-hand look at what’s going on themselves.

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THE FORGOTTEN: Where is Laverda Sorrell? 26:07

10M ago26:07

26:07

On the 4th of July in 2002, Laverda Sorrell went to an anniversary dinner with her husband on the Navajo Nation, and asked to be dropped off at her workplace after around 11:30 p.m. She was never seen again. Her family describes what happened in the day leading up to her disappearance, and we learn how her case falls into the growing crisis and epi…

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COMING JULY 10: The Forgotten 4:01

10M ago4:01

4:01

The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women – known as MMIW- is an issue that has exploded as years have gone on, yet in the shadows with little to no attention and focus. Native women in Arizona are disappearing at staggering rates, yet the media coverage their cases have received doesn’t compare to the media spotlight on cases of white wo…

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THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: Sentenced to Death 24:46

11M ago24:46

24:46

It’s the end of the Zombie Hunter trial after eight months. The judge sentences Bryan Patrick Miller for the Canal Murders, and explains how she came to her decision between life in prison or death penalty.

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THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: The Killer Speaks 26:10

12M ago26:10

26:10

In a wild "Hail Mary" move, the "Zombie Hunter" Bryan Patrick Miller spoke to the judge and the court for the very first time before the judge decides whether Miller will face the death penalty or life in prison. Briana and Morgan discuss what Miller said...and didn't say.

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The Verdicts 12:53

12M ago12:53

12:53

The verdicts in Lori Vallow's murder trial are in. Morgan Loew discusses them, what it means, and the next steps.

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THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: Victim Impact Statements 30:36

12M ago30:36

30:36

Angela Brosso’s mother and Melanie Bernas’ sister describe their loved ones, and how the murders and the trial have affected their families. Briana Whitney and Morgan Loew discuss what happens next in the trial.

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Arrest Made in Lauren Heike's Murder 21:20

12M ago21:20

21:20

After days of investigation, police have arrested Zion Teasley, the suspect in the brutal murder of Lauren Heike. Briana Whitney and David Caltabiano discuss shocking new details that led police to the arrest, what he told detectives, and his criminal past. Two former FBI special agents analyze his psyche and his escalation of violence.…

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The Hunt for Lauren Heike's Killer 29:32

1y ago29:32

29:32

Lauren Heike, a 29-year-old woman and employee at a north Scottsdale golf club, was on a popular Phoenix hiking trail when she was attacked and murdered. Aided by video of the suspect fleeing the scene, police are on the hunt for her killer. After her family and friends made a tearful plea for the public's help, host Briana Whitney examines the rap…

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THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: The Crazy Details You Didn’t Hear in Court 32:47

1y ago32:47

32:47

Former Phoenix PD lead detective Stuart Somershoe is revealing unsettling details you didn't hear during the Zombie Hunter Trial—including a path towards cannibalism and a concerning Amazon Wish List. Bryan Patrick Miller was convicted of the Canal Murders, but this detective shines light on the other girl that can't be forgotten: 13-year-old Brand…

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The Trial Begins 29:45

1y ago29:45

29:45

After three and a-half years, Lori Vallow stands trial for the deaths of Tylee, J.J., and Tammy Daybell. Morgan Loew and Amy Cutler break down the opening statements and testimony from the first days of the trial.

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THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: The Verdict 17:46

1y ago17:46

17:46

The verdict is in: is Bryan Patrick Miller guilty of the Canal Murders, or not guilty by reason of insanity? Briana and Morgan talk about the moment the verdict was read, and what happens next.

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THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: Closing Arguments 31:20

1y ago31:20

31:20

The prosecutors and defense attorneys make their final pitches to the judge. Briana and Morgan break down the arguments and discuss the defense theory that Bryan Patrick Miller had a split personality.

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THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: The Beginning of the End 25:17

1y ago25:17

25:17

Bryan Patrick Miller’s ex-wife continued her testimony with revelations about their sadistic sex life. Briana and Morgan break down why psychologists are arguing both for the prosecution AND defense about whether or not Miller was insane at the time of the Canal Murders. And finally, we learn closing arguments are set for this week after more than …

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THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: The Ex-Wife Tells All 45:30

1y ago45:30

45:30

After two months, Briana and Morgan are back breaking down the testimony everyone had been waiting for since The Canal Murders trial began: Bryan Patrick Miller’s ex-wife Amy. While on the stand, Amy reveals disturbing and violent sexual fantasies he performed on her, what their roles were in the marriage, and the confession he made to her about an…

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The Lori Vallow Split Decision 19:43

1y ago19:43

19:43

Morgan Lowe and Amy Cutler talk about the latest developments in the Lori Vallow-Chad Daybell case, including the judge’s decision to sever the cases and what this will mean for both sides. as we're five weeks out from the start of Lori’s trial.

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Sammy the Bull: The Making of a Mafia Hitman 37:36

1y ago37:36

37:36

He confessed to 19 murders. He worked his way up to become the underboss of the Gambino crime family in New York. He ratted out Mafia boss John Gotti to the government, and witness protection brought him to Arizona. Now, he’s sharing mob secrets including details surrounding JFK’s assassination, how they pulled off high-profile hits, and where his …

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THE LAST HITMAN Episode 3: His Fate 19:32

1y ago19:32

19:32

A twist in the case brings an unexpected person to trial for the murders. Multiple people stand trial for their involvement, but their consequences range from dying in prison to being exonerated and set free. Forty years later, is "The Last Hitman" put to death for the Redmond family slayings?

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THE LAST HITMAN Episode 2: The Las Vegas Scheme 15:46

1y ago15:46

15:46

Investigators learn the man who ordered the hit against Pat Redmond and his family in Phoenix had ties to the Mafia in Chicago and Las Vegas. Turns out, he was working on an illicit deal in Las Vegas, but needed an unsuspecting place to funnel it all through. That’s where Pat Redmond comes into play.…

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THE LAST HITMAN Episode 1: The New Year’s Eve murders 15:28

1+ y ago15:28

15:28

On New Year’s Eve heading into 1981, the Redmond family was getting ready for their holiday party at their Phoenix, Arizona home. When three unknown men showed up, including a police officer, the family let them in. That’s when everything took a horrific turn. With multiple people dead from an execution-style hit, the investigation began to figure …

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COMING JANUARY 30: The Last Hitman 2:23

1+ y ago2:23

2:23

On New Year’s Eve 1980, a Phoenix family is getting ready to host their holiday party, when three strangers show up at their door, and one of them dressed as a police officer. Everything takes a turn when the three men tie up the family members and shoot them execution style. However, one of the three survived. It turned out that the murders weren'…

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Lori’s Alibi 24:14

1+ y ago24:14

24:14

Lori Vallow’s attorneys filed a slew of new motions in court. Included among them is a notice that Lori has an alibi. In fact, she claims she has three of them. Morgan Loew and Amy Cutler break down this new development and more in this podcast update.

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THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: A long-awaited update 32:12

1+ y ago32:12

32:12

Because this trial is so unconventional, there’s been a lot of time off and sporadic testimony through the holidays. But there were two key witnesses with critical information about Bryan Patrick Miller: his former mentor, and his former girlfriend. Host Briana Whitney and Chief Investigative Reporter Morgan Loew discuss and analyze what’s happened…

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The Unsolved Holiday Homicides 13:01

1+ y ago13:01

13:01

In December 2010, 27-year-old roommates and friends Nicole Glass and Melissa Mason were found strangled to death in their Phoenix home near 42nd St and Thomas Road. Shortly after, family and authorities discovered Melissa was newly pregnant at the time. The crime scene provided little-to-no answers as to who did this or how it happened, but technol…

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ARRESTED: Adoptive mother of Jesse Wilson charged in connection to his death 26:26

1+ y ago26:26

26:26

In 2016, 10-year-old Jesse Wilson went missing from his Buckeye, AZ home. His adoptive mother, Crystal Wilson, said he likely climbed out the window. But when his remains were found in the desert in 2018, his disappearance became a homicide investigation, and Wilson moved out of state and stopped cooperating with authorities. Years later, police an…

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Where is Jason Derek Brown? 17:02

1+ y ago17:02

17:02

In 2004, an armored car guard was shot dead outside a Phoenix movie theater by a man who fled with the $56,000 the guard had collected from the weekend movie receipts. Police discovered the suspect on the run is Jason Derek Brown, a Southern California man who was in debt. They also learned that Brown had been casing the area and following the arme…

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