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Aggravated Murder

Discover key takeaways from 15 podcast episodes about this topic.

Hell On Wheels: The Teen Who Killed Her Boyfriend and Friend
Aggravated MurderVehicular HomicideToxic Relationships
Apr 5, 2026

Hell On Wheels: The Teen Who Killed Her Boyfriend and Friend

A seemingly tragic early morning car crash that killed two young men, Dominic Russo and DaVon Flanigan, was revealed to be a deliberate act of aggravated murder by the 17-year-old driver, Mackenzie Sharilla, exposing a history of volatile behavior and a shocking lack of remorse.

Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Murder Case Against ‘Crying’ Pastor Explodes
Murder investigationGrand jury indictmentCriminal charges
Mar 19, 2026

Murder Case Against ‘Crying’ Pastor Explodes

Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn, initially portraying himself as a distraught husband after his wife Ashley's murder, now faces a grand jury indictment for four counts of murder, felonious assault, tampering with evidence, and witness intimidation, with prosecutors alleging his emotional 911 call and story of an intruder were an act.

Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Ethan Klein accused of FRAUD - H3 After Dark #27
H3 PodcastSubathonEthan Klein
Mar 19, 2026

Ethan Klein accused of FRAUD - H3 After Dark #27

The H3 After Dark crew unpacks the chaos of their recent Subathon, from Ethan Klein's 'crabby' content moves to a shocking murder trial verdict, while debating AI's future and the behind-the-scenes drama of a canceled TV reboot.

The H3 Podcast
The H3 Podcast
LIVE | UT v. Kouri Richins - A Juror Speaks about the Case. Potential Sentence. Bail Hearing Review
Kouri Richins TrialAggravated MurderSentencing Guidelines
Mar 18, 2026

LIVE | UT v. Kouri Richins - A Juror Speaks about the Case. Potential Sentence. Bail Hearing Review

A juror from the Kouri Richins murder trial reveals the jury's unanimous decision and emotional struggle, while a re-evaluation of Richins' bail hearing and financial motives provides new context for her actions and sentencing possibilities.

Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
VERDICT -- UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 15
Criminal JusticeTrial VerdictJury Deliberation
Mar 17, 2026

VERDICT -- UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 15

Kouri Richins was found guilty on all five counts, including aggravated murder, after less than three hours of jury deliberation, surprising the legal analyst and court observers.

Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 15 - Closing Arguments. How many objections??
Kouri Richins trialClosing argumentsAggravated murder
Mar 16, 2026

UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 15 - Closing Arguments. How many objections??

The Kouri Richins trial concludes with starkly contrasting closing arguments from the prosecution and defense, followed by a mistrial motion and jury deliberations.

Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 14 - Jury Instruction Conference - Not done fighting yet it seems.
Jury InstructionsLegal StrategyCourtroom Procedure
Mar 14, 2026

UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 14 - Jury Instruction Conference - Not done fighting yet it seems.

This episode provides a deep dive into the critical, often overlooked, process of jury instruction conferences, revealing intricate legal arguments and strategic maneuvers that shape a trial's outcome, including the defense's last-minute attempt to introduce a spoilation instruction.

Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 8 - Insurance, Estates and the Paramour testifies!
Kouri Richins trialAggravated murderInsurance fraud
Mar 5, 2026

UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 8 - Insurance, Estates and the Paramour testifies!

Day 8 of the Kouri Richins murder trial brought explosive testimony from insurance experts, estate attorneys, and Kouri's paramour, revealing complex financial maneuvers, Eric's efforts to protect his estate from Kouri, and intimate, incriminating text messages.

Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 5 - Cross of Key Witness Carmen Lauber continues.
Kouri Richins TrialAggravated MurderFentanyl Overdose
Feb 28, 2026

UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 5 - Cross of Key Witness Carmen Lauber continues.

Day 5 of the Kouri Richins trial saw chaotic cross-examinations, judicial frustration, and key witnesses offering conflicting accounts of drug transactions, culminating in a revealed motion for mistrial.

Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
VERDICT!!!! VA v. Brendan Banfield
Criminal JusticeMurder TrialLegal Strategy
Feb 3, 2026

VERDICT!!!! VA v. Brendan Banfield

Brendan Banfield was found guilty on all counts, including aggravated murder of two victims, with the jury delivering a unanimous verdict after a day and a half of deliberation.

Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
TEPE BOMBSHELL: MONIQUE SHOT MULTIPLE TIMES
True CrimeDouble MurderStalking
Jan 30, 2026

TEPE BOMBSHELL: MONIQUE SHOT MULTIPLE TIMES

New court filings reveal Monique Tepee was shot multiple times, not once, intensifying the rage and premeditation behind her and Spencer Tepee's double murder by her ex-husband, Dr. Michael McKe.

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Ohio Double Murder: Sinister Plan Exposed in New Indictment | Spencer & Monique Tepe
True CrimeDouble MurderLegal Analysis
Jan 17, 2026

Ohio Double Murder: Sinister Plan Exposed in New Indictment | Spencer & Monique Tepe

A new indictment in the double murder of Spencer and Monique Tepe reveals Dr. Michael McKe faces four counts of aggravated murder and used a silencer, prompting legal experts to dissect the prosecution's strategy and potential defense challenges.

Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield
Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield
LIVE COURT | Michael McKee First Court Appearance and New Charges
Criminal LawHomicideExtradition
Jan 13, 2026

LIVE COURT | Michael McKee First Court Appearance and New Charges

This episode breaks down the legal process and escalating charges against Michael McKe, accused in the double homicide of Spencer and Monnique Tepee, while also analyzing the political implications of a Massachusetts District Attorney's decision not to seek re-election.

Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
Seething For A Decade? Ex-Husband Chained in Court, Slapped With New Charges | Ohio Double Murders
True CrimeDouble MurderAggravated Murder
Jan 13, 2026

Seething For A Decade? Ex-Husband Chained in Court, Slapped With New Charges | Ohio Double Murders

Dr. Michael McKee, the ex-husband of one of the Ohio double murder victims, faces upgraded aggravated murder charges and potential death penalty eligibility, with investigators leveraging extensive digital footprints and family suspicions.

Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield
Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield
How much planning went into Tepe murders? Dr. Michael McKee in court as investigation deepens
True CrimeAggravated MurderPremeditation
Jan 13, 2026

How much planning went into Tepe murders? Dr. Michael McKee in court as investigation deepens

Dr. Michael McKee, a successful vascular surgeon, is now charged with aggravated murder in the shooting deaths of his ex-wife and her husband, with new evidence suggesting premeditation and a long-held grudge.

BRIAN ENTIN INVESTIGATES
BRIAN ENTIN INVESTIGATES