Crime Talk with Scott Reisch

In today's Crime Talk, Scott Reisch discusses the FBI arrest of Thomas Markle Sr. and the federal allegations outlined by prosecutors. The episode also examines the Matthew Farwell murder trial, California Governor Gavin Newsom's move to commute 548 death sentences, Russell Brand's criminal conviction, the Cooper Ouellette manslaughter case, and the investigation into the death of Malayshia Alford. Plus, Legal History, Legal Quote of the Day, and Dumb Criminal of the Day.

Naresh Bhatt admits dismembering his wife's body but insists he did not murder her. In a stunning development during his Virginia murder trial, Bhatt tells jurors he found Mamta Kafle Bhatt already dead. Is his explanation enough to create reasonable doubt? Meanwhile, nearly 30 years after JonBenét Ramsey's murder, her brother Burke is speaking out about the DNA evidence he believes could help solve one of America's most notorious cold cases. Today on Crime Talk, criminal defense attorney Scott Reisch breaks down the latest developments: • Naresh Bhatt: His shocking testimony and the legal consequences of admitting to dismembering his wife's body while denying murder. • JonBenét Ramsey: Burke Ramsey breaks his silence and discusses the unidentified DNA evidence. • Yella Beezy: New testimony raises questions about an alleged murder-for-hire plot, witness credibility, and financial evidence. • Thomas Coy: A Missouri man receives 40 years in prison for the murder of Amazon delivery driver Jasmine Taylor. • Andrew Griffin: Guilty verdicts in the double-murder case involving Thomas and Angela Strussion. • Cooper Ouellette: The defense challenges Life360 evidence in the death of Sophie Ringquist. • Larry Millete: Sentenced to 27 years to life for murdering his wife Maya, whose remains have never been recovered. Plus, Legal History, the Legal Quote of the Day featuring Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., and our Dumb Criminal of the Day — a Florida man's alleged $80 donut heist! Subscribe to Crime Talk for daily criminal law analysis, courtroom coverage, and the legal stories making headlines. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. This program provides legal commentary and is not legal advice. #CrimeTalk #NareshBhatt #JonBenetRamsey

A judge blocks a murder victim's 911 call but allows an accused killer's confession. Meanwhile, newly highlighted medical warnings raise serious questions about Christa Pike's failed execution in Tennessee. Criminal defense attorney Scott Reisch breaks down these cases and the latest developments in criminal justice on today's Crime Talk. TODAY'S STORIES: • WILLIAM HUNTER SNYDER — A former Pennsylvania state trooper accused of murder faces trial after a judge allows his alleged confession and cellphone evidence but excludes the victim's emotional 911 recording. • CHRISTA PIKE — New reporting highlights medical warnings her attorneys issued before Tennessee's failed lethal injection attempt. What did officials know, and how should those warnings have been addressed? • LARRY MILLETE — Sentenced to 27 years to life for the murder of his wife, Maya Millete, whose body has never been recovered. • ANDREW GRIFFIN — The double-murder case raises major questions about the credibility of a key witness who received immunity. • BUFFALO TOPS SHOOTING — Why does a federal death penalty case continue when the convicted gunman is already serving life without parole? • CHRISTIN CASSELS — A seven-year Florida murder case reaches sentencing after cellphone and geofencing evidence helped investigators identify suspects. Plus, Legal History, our Legal Quote of the Day, and Dumb Criminal — featuring a Florida man accused of breaking into Popeyes and pretending to work there! Crime Talk delivers criminal trials, legal analysis, breaking crime news, and courtroom coverage with criminal defense attorney Scott Reisch. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss our latest reports and live trials.

A star witness in Yella Beezy's capital murder trial has stunned the courtroom after receiving immunity and declaring that he made up his earlier testimony. What does that mean for the prosecution's case? Criminal defense attorney Scott Reisch breaks down the testimony of Theodore Thomas, also known as Jose Bodega, the legal consequences of immunity, and why the judge's instructions to the jury could be critical. Also in today's Crime Talk: Alex Murdaugh's defense alleges fabricated evidence, Lori Vallow Daybell challenges her convictions and raises a speedy-trial argument, the Sierra LaMar murder retrial begins, a West Virginia jury rejects mercy for Gregory Casto, and an Idaho murders survivor fights to protect her privacy. Plus, Today in Legal History, our Legal Quote of the Day, and Dumb Criminal! Subscribe to Crime Talk for criminal trial coverage, breaking legal developments, and analysis from criminal defense attorney Scott Reisch.

Lindsay Clancy returned to court today as her defense asked Judge William Sullivan to dismiss the murder charges against her and prevent Massachusetts from trying her again. Her first trial ended in a mistrial after jurors split 11–1. The defense now argues there was no "manifest necessity" to declare that mistrial and that another prosecution would violate double jeopardy. Prosecutors say the jury was legitimately deadlocked and they should be allowed to proceed with another trial. Judge Sullivan heard the arguments and took the motion under advisement. He did not issue a ruling today. Scott Reisch explains the double-jeopardy fight, what "manifest necessity" means, why the lone holdout juror matters, and what could happen next. Also covered: Luigi Mangione's state double-jeopardy fight, the James Barbier/Karen Snider 1966 cold case, the Yella Beezy murder trial, Karl Fontenot's third trial, Michael Creel's DUI murder conviction, Shane James Jr.'s competency and insanity issues, the Naresh Bhatt trial, Sheridan Fogle, fast jury verdicts, Legal History, Legal Quote and Dumb Criminal.