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Emily Simpson may bring the receipts on RHOC, but in her podcast “Legally Brunette” Emily and her attorney husband Shane bring the cold hard evidence. Backed by their respective law degrees, Emily and Shane pick apart the true crime stories you can’t get enough of!


Whether you believe the defense or the prosecution, they explain the charges, the counts, the plea deals, and the appeals! From high profile crimes to celebrity court cases, you are hereby sentenced to a front row seat in trials around the world, without all the legal fees and jail time!


So don’t call your next witness, call your bestie and tune into the podcast that takes you from Real Housewives to True Crime.


Court is now in session and this couple is nowhere near resting their case! 

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Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

2025-12-2421:35

We're wishing you all a very happy holiday! Thank you for supporting and listening to Legally Brunette. We'll see you back in the New Year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Christmas Eve in 2008, Bruce Pardo dressed up as Santa Claus and set out to kill his ex-wife and all of her relatives. He used semi-automatic guns and a self-made flame thrower to accomplish his goal, killing 9 people in total. Emily and Shane are diving into this horrific massacre, analyzing Bruce’s motives and plans to accomplish such a huge tragedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re breaking down The Capture of the Green River Killer. It’s the story of serial killer Gary Ridgway, who confessed to 48 murders and evaded capture for nearly 20 years, and the detective who refused to give up the chase. This true-crime drama shook a generation and delivers performances that are impossible to forget. The iconic Sharon Lawrence joins us with stories you won’t hear anywhere else.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Reiner has officially been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Emily and Shane are diving into new details about his strange behavior the night before the murders, the bloodied hotel room he left behind and the surveillance video showing his arrest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emily and Shane are highlighting the biggest moments from 50 Cent’s new Netflix docuseries “Sean Combs: The Reckoning”.  From Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls’ death to never-before-seen footage of Diddy right before his arrest in 2024… Did the filmmakers obtain the 2024 footage of Diddy legally? One of the jurors seems as though she was a “superfan” of Diddy’s… How could that have skewed his sentencing?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just yesterday, the bodies of Rob and Michele Reiner were found inside of their Brentwood mansion.  What’s been released about the case and what’s being speculated? Did their son, Nick, really stab his parents to death? Does his past drug abuse have anything to do with it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you’re binging Murdaugh: Death in the Family, we’re giving you an inside  look at the case and behind the scenes of the series that has us questioning everything See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Carman Murders

The Carman Murders

2025-12-0958:47

Emily and Shane are discussing Nathan Carman, the boy that was accused of fatally shooting his grandfather in 2013 before murdering his mother three years later. Was his grandfather’s $42 million fortune his incentive to commit the first murder? Did he abandon his mother in the middle of the ocean because she knew his secret? When Nathan committed suicide in his jail cell, did that prove his guilt?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes introduce you to Killer Thriller, hosted by actress-turned-true-crime storyteller Elisa Donovan. You recognize Elisa from Clueless, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Beverly Hills 90210, but now it’s her passion for these addictive real-life dramas that has her fully obsessed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes introduce you to Killer Thriller, hosted by actress-turned-true-crime storyteller Elisa Donovan. You recognize Elisa from Clueless, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Beverly Hills 90210, but now it’s her passion for these addictive real-life dramas that has her fully obsessed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kouri Richins has been accused of poisoning her husband, then posing as a “grieving widow” by writing a children’s book about grief.  Though Kouri has yet to go to trial, evidence continues to build. From allegedly buying fentanyl from their housekeeper to recording her murder plans in a notebook, she seems to be digging her own grave…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Eva LaRue Interview

The Eva LaRue Interview

2025-11-2501:01:441

First, Emily and Shane are providing the latest updates on the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who was killed on a Carnival Cruise this month. Then, they’re interviewing Eva LaRue and her daughter, Kaya. Eva’s docuseries “My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story” is streaming on Paramount+ and dives into the horrific stalker that tormented Eva and Kaya’s lives for 12 years.They’re diving into genetic genealogy’s breakthrough role in this case, what Eva’s message is to every woman out there, and how she and Kaya feel now that their stalker is walking free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve seen headlines about an 18-year-old who was found dead on a Carnival Cruise. Anna Kepner was found under her bed, wrapped in sheets and covered in life jackets. The FBI has not revealed any suspects yet, which usually means they know something… Emily and Shane are diving into the speculation that Anna’s step-sibling is responsible for her death and the facts that we know now, just two weeks after it happened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jennifer Dulos was a mother of five and the wife to an allegedly abusive husband. When their nanny realized Jennifer went missing one day in 2019, it was no surprise that her husband and his mistress became the primary suspects. Emily and Shane dive into the many mistakes they made to cover up Jennifer’s murder & the question we’re all wondering… Where did they put her body?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emily and Shane are in Las Vegas for BravoCon and diving into the criminal enterprise that put this city on the map. They talk about the mafia’s influence on the city and the crimes they’re associated with in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emily and Shane in Las Vegas for BravoCon this weekend and they’re giving you updates on your favorite cases. From Karen Read to the Murdaughs, they’re diving into it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WARNING: This episode contains detailed references to rape and sexual assault. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault, confidential support is available at RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPEEmily and Shane are sitting down with the Sacramento County DA and lead prosecutor on The Golden State Killer case, Thien Ho. Thien’s new memoir, “The People vs. The Golden State Killer” gives readers an inside look at this serial rapist/killer and the many victims he impacted along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emily and Shane are sitting down with Dateline NBC news reporter, Andrea Canning for her take on some of our favorite cases.First, we’re diving into the disappearance of Crystal Rogers and the breaking news that will be coming out soon… Then, we dive into Karen Read, The Delphi Murders and Ellen Greenberg.Make sure to watch Andrea’s report on the Crystal Roger’s case this Friday on Dateline NBC! Check your local listings for airtime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Susan Lorincz shot her neighbor in 2023 under the guise of self defense which is protected under Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law.Emily and Shane are dissecting Susan’s motives and the events leading up to the shooting. Plus, they’re diving into the “Stand Your Ground” law that other cases, like Trayvon Martin & George Zimmerman, have centered around too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Murdaugh’s were the most influential family in Hampton, South Carolina. But when two members of the family were brutally murdered, a slew of death and deception lead back to one person. This week, Emily and Shane are diving into the once-powerful Alex Murdaugh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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M Wallis

y'all went on about some things a bit too much for eg wether or not they were married. Otherwise, great podcast.

Nov 22nd
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Amy O'Donnell

Yayyy it's about time you got your own! Definitely worthy! I constantly look weekly to see if you have an episode, this is so cool! Congratulations!

Sep 9th
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