Sentencing
Discover key takeaways from 11 podcast episodes about this topic.
Jailed Joseph Duggar Emails Love Notes After Child Sex Crimes Arrest
Newly released jailhouse emails and phone calls from Joseph Duggar reveal intimate family communications and their legal implications as he faces child sex crimes charges in Florida and child endangerment charges in Arkansas.
Florida Couple’s Home Invasion Murder Caught on Camera
A Florida couple, known for adopting 13 special needs children, was brutally murdered in a home invasion captured by their own surveillance system, leading to a complex investigation that unraveled a web of co-conspirators.
Prime Crime: Teen Slaughtered with Sword After Meeting Up with Girl From School
An 18-year-old honor student vanishes, leading his mother to uncover surveillance footage of his attack, which unravels a premeditated murder orchestrated by his girlfriend and her jealous ex, culminating in a brutal sword and knife attack.
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.
Ohio Woman Recorded Child Sex Video on Her Phone
An Ohio woman was sentenced to over a decade in prison for recording child sex videos, despite her claims that her boyfriend forced her at gunpoint and possessed extensive child pornography.
Teen Cheerleader Found Murdered After Missing Christmas Parade
A small-town Christmas parade turns into a murder investigation when a mother discovers her 16-year-old cheerleader daughter dead in their apartment, leading police on a hunt for a suspect connected to a prior burglary and a chilling motive.
Sentencing in VA v. Juliana Magalhães. Will the Au Pair get time served?
Judge A delivered a powerful sentencing, rejecting the prosecution's 'time served' recommendation for Juliana Magalhães and imposing the maximum 10-year sentence for manslaughter, citing her extensive involvement and profound disregard for human life.
Pregnant Woman Who Shot Baby's Father Learns Fate
A pregnant Georgia woman received a 10-year sentence for involuntary manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing her child's father during a domestic dispute.
Killer’s Notebook Reveals Plan to Eliminate His Parents
A son's cold, calculated plan to murder his beloved parents, detailed in a chilling notebook, unravels a family tragedy and exposes a desperate attempt to manipulate the justice system.
Softball coach orchestrated the murder of ex-fiancé with the help of former player, prosecutor says
A Jay County man's murder reveals a shocking plot orchestrated by his ex-fiancée and two former softball players, driven by a custody dispute over their daughter.
Ohio Teen Kills Ex Girlfriend on Myrtle Beach Trip
An Ohio teen on a senior trip to Myrtle Beach confesses to strangling his ex-girlfriend during an argument, leading to a 45-year prison sentence.