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The new true crime podcast featuring Crime Analyst and Lawyer Dr. Casey Jordan and Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet

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01:34:27

The Luigi Mangione Case: The Murder That Sparked Nationwide Debate

In this episode, we break down the shocking case involving Luigi Mangione and the murder that quickly became a national headline.Nearly a year after his arrest, the case continues to unfold in court. In mid-December 2025, after nearly three weeks of

01:29:55

13 Years, 11 Bodies… The Arrest of the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer

On July 13, 2023, authorities arrested Rex Heuermann, a 59-year-old architect from Massapequa Park, in connection with the infamous Gilgo Beach murders that haunted investigators for more than a decade.

The case first gained national attention after

01:48:30

Crystal Mangum and the Duke Lacrosse Scandal

⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences.

Nearly 20 years after the March 13, 2006 Duke Lacrosse alleged rape scandal, we revisit the case that gripped the nation

01:31:03

Claudio Valente Campus Shooting | Brown University & MIT Case Explained

⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences.

In this episode of Criminal Appeal, we break down the Claudio Valente campus shooting involving Brown University and MIT

00:20:45

MURDER CASE BREAKS WIDE OPEN!

Dr. Casey Jordan interviews the Hartford Courant journalists who covered the Maryann Measles case.

This episode is made possible by ‪ ⁨@askventuralawyoutube⁩  The Accident Law Firm

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02:00:55

Memories of Maryann: Her sister and friends tell her story

Dr. Casey Jordan interviews Maryann's sister and friends as they share their perspective and feelings on the tragic loss of Maryann.

This episode is made possible by ‪  @askventuralawyoutube  The Accident Law Firm

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00:42:01

BONUS: In memory of Maryann Measles

Story from The Hartford Courant, January 12, 2003Written by Jesse Leavenworth, read by Dr. Casey Jordan. #criminalappeal #maryannmeasles #hartfordcourant

Criminal Appeal is sponsored by Ventura Law, The Accident Law Firm. Trusted by Connecticut fami

01:43:45

Part 1 | GROOMED, KIDNAPPED, KILLED: The Case of Maryann Measles

⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences.

In Part 1 of our deep dive into the murder of Maryann Measles, we begin by understanding who Maryann was — and how the e

01:11:28

Part 2 | Maryann Measles: Inside the Group That Orchestrated Her Murder

⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences.

In Part 2 of our deep dive into the murder of 13-year-old Maryann Measles, we shift our focus from who Maryann was to th

00:17:39

Luigi Mangione Death Penalty?!

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.ABOUT: Side bar on decision of the death penalty for Luigi MangioneThis episode is made possible by ‪‪@askventuralawy

00:13:40

HANDSOME DEVIL: Dr. Jordan interviews the Producers

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.

ABOUT: Dr. Casey Jordan is joined by the producers of the new Wade Wilson documentary 'Handsome Devil, Charming Kil

00:13:40

Debrief on the Deadpool Killer: Featuring CrimeDocDani

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.ABOUT: Dr. Casey Jordan and CrimeDocDani briefly tap into the details of the brutal crimes of Wade Wilson in 2019. Hi

00:17:39

The Rise of the Lost Boys: Why Young Men Are Becoming More Violent

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.

This week’s Side Bar dives into the 'Lost Boys'

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In recent years, experts have started warning about a tro

00:17:29

Why Do Women Fall for Killers? The Science Behind Hybristophilia

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.

This week’s Side Bar dives into the Phenomenon of Hybristophilia

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Hybristophilia is a psychological phenom

01:18:19

Part 2 | Kendall Francois: The Dark Side

⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences.

Welcome to Part 2 of our breakdown of the Kendall Francois case.In Part 1, we uncovered how Francois fit the profile of

00:18:17

Menendez Brothers: Motive, Evidence & Controversy

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.

This week’s Side Bar dives into The Menendez brothers case

ABOUT THE CASE:

The Menendez brothers case involves th

00:16:04

Bryan Kohberger: Inside the Crime, the Investigation, and the Arrest

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.

This week’s Side Bar dives into the case of the Idaho Murderer, Bryan Kohberger.

ABOUT THE CASE:

Bryan Kohberger,

00:15:19

Inside the Karen Read Trial | Cocktails, Crime & Controversy

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.This week’s Side Bar dives into the Karen Read trial, as the hosts break down the latest developments and debate the

01:01:56

He Planned The Murder At Age 13 | The Paris Bennett Case

⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: This episode discusses severe topics including the murder of a child, psychopathy, and premeditated violence within a family. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

In this Part 1 deep dive into one of the most disturbing c