The Prosecutors
Episodes
85: Darlie Routier Part 1 -- Texas Two Step
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the early morning of June 6, 1996, Darlie Routier makes a desperate 911 call to report that her two oldest boys have been stabbed and her throat cu...
84: Bill Cosby and Britney Spears Decisions -- Toxic
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over a period of decades, Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted as many as 60 women. So why was his conviction overturned? And what is going on wi...
83: Jeffrey MacDonald Part 3
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our investigation into the MacDonald case. What does the evidence show? Did MacDonald do it? Or is an innocent man in prison? See Privacy...
82: Jeffrey MacDonald Part 2
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One pill makes you larger, and one pill makes you small, but which pills led a group of hippies to murder Jeffrey MacDonald's family? Or did he do it ...
81: Jeffrey MacDonald Part 1 -- White Rabbit
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On a rainy night in 1970, Captain Jeffrey MacDonald, a surgeon and a Green Beret, made a frantic call for help. His wife and children had been brutall...
80: Diane Whipple -- Who Let The Dogs Out?
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A woman is mauled to death by two dogs, and the owners are charged with her death. But was it murder? Sponsors: Daily Harvest. Go to http://www.daily...
Bonus Baby Episode: Our April Live Get Vokl
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! Brett is taking one more week before we get back to cases. Enjoy this Live Get Vokl where we talk Maura Murray, Delphi, and our plans fo...
Bonus Baby Episode: Brett Discusses the Controversial French Horror Classic, Martyrs
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! While Brett's with Mrs. Brett having a baby, enjoy something different this week. Brett joins Jules from Riddle Me That and Robin from W...
79: The Evansdale Girls Part 2
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our investigation into the murder of the Evansdale Girls, Lyric and Elizabeth. Are there any suspects? What can the FBI profile tell us? A...
78: The Evansdale Girls Part 1 -- Angels
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two girls go for a bike ride in a small town in Iowa. Five months later, their bodies are found by hunters in an isolated wilderness preserve. Who kil...
77: The Delphi Murders Revisited
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We return to Delphi and update our coverage of the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. What have we learned? What should the police do now? And...
76: Our Latest Patreon Exclusive Get Vokl
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We answer more questions from our very best fans, Alice tells her mugging story, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...
75: Nicholas Barclay (The Imposter) -- Der Doppelgänger
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A boy disappears in San Antonio, Texas. Three years later, he turns up in Spain. Or does he? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...
74: The Verdict: Derek Chauvin and the Murder of George Floyd
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The verdict is in. What role did the closing arguments play? Did the jury get it right? How can you be convicted of three crimes for one murder? And w...
73: The Trial of Derek Chauvin and the Death of George Floyd Part 5
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You know the verdict, now see how they got there. The defense puts on its case and makes the best argument it can. Tomorrow, the verdict and what to e...
72: The Trial of Derek Chauvin and the Death of George Floyd Part 4
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The prosecution wraps up their case against Derek Chauvin with the most powerful testimony yet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
71: The Trial of Derek Chauvin and the Death of George Floyd Part 3
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The prosecution continues its case against Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...
70: The Trial of Derek Chauvin and the Death of George Floyd Part 2
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our look at the trial of Derek Chauvin as we review the testimony of the first week's witnesses for the prosecution. See Privacy Policy...
69: The Trial of Derek Chauvin (George Floyd) Part 1 -- Murder Was the Case
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the ongoing trial of Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy ...
68: Temujin Kensu Part 2
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our investigation into Temujin Kensu's case and ask the ultimate question--is an innocent man in prison for a crime he did not commit? Se...
67: The Dark Side of Taylor Swift -- No Body, No Crime
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Swift is a talented artist, a media mogul, and fodder for endless tabloid stories. But is she also something more...sinister? See Privacy Po...
66: Temujin Kensu (Fred Freeman) Part 1 -- Kung Fu Fighting
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over thirty years ago, Temujin Kensu was convicted of the murder of another man in Michigan, despite his claims that he was 400 miles away at the time...
65: Dyatlov Pass Part 5
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our journey through possible explanations for the Dyatlov Pass Mystery. Was it the local mansi? The KGB? Or something even more sinister? ...
64: Dyatlov Pass Part 4
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We get into theories. Was it an avalanche? The howling of the wind? Or the howling of a radioactive yeti? We find out. See Privacy Policy at https:...
63: Dyatlov Pass Part 3
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to dive into the mysterious death of nine hikers at the Dyatlov Pass. Why did Zolotarev have a camera with him when he fled the tent? Why ...
62: Dyatlov Pass Part 2
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our investigation into the Dyatlov Pass mystery with some of the unusual and inexplicable facts about that case. See Privacy Policy at ...
61: The Dyatlov Pass Incident Part 1 -- Baby, It's Cold Outside
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 1959, nine hikers cut their way out of their own tent and then died mysteriously in the Ural Mountains. Was it an avalanche? Aliens? A radioactive ...
60: Live February 10 GetVokl
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We held a live GetVokl with our Patreon patrons, and boy did they have questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...
59: Asha Degree Part 2
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our investigation into the disappearance of Asha Degree. Did she run away, or did someone trick her? And who is that mysterious girl in th...
58: The Disappearance of Asha Degree Part 1 -- Shelter From the Storm
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On a cold and stormy night in February 2000, a young girl left her home behind with nothing but a backpack. She was never seen again. What happened to...
57: Scott Peterson Part 6
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We finally conclude our investigation into the Scott Peterson case. Did he kill Laci and Conner? And even if he did, was there reasonable doubt? #true...
56: Scott Peterson Part 5
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We move into the defense case. Is there reasonable doubt? What about all those people who saw Laci walking her dog? #truecrime #scottpeterson See Pri...
55: Scott Peterson Part 4
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our presentation of the prosecution's case against Scott Peterson. #truecrime #scottpeterson See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...
54: Our Interview with Maggie Freleng
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A special treat as we appear on the Unjust and Unsolved podcast, hosted by the brilliant Maggie Freleng, to talk about the work of prosecutors in prev...
53: Scott Peterson Part 3
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've covered the timeline. Now let's dive into the prosecution's case. It's all circumstantial, but is it good enough to convict? #truecrime #scottpe...
52: Scott Peterson Part 2
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our investigation into the murders of Laci and Conner Peterson and focus on the day it all happened--December 24, 2002. #truecrime See ...
51: Scott Peterson Part 1 -- I Left My Heart In San Francisco
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Scott Peterson was charged with murdering his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner, most people thought he did it. But in the years that have pa...
50: Maura Murray Update -- Bill Rausch's Alibi
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Was Bill Rausch in Oklahoma on February 9, 2004? Did he seek and receive leave so he could go search for Maura Murray? We spoke to the man who knew th...
49: The Murders of Mary Morris Part 3
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our investigation into the murders of Mary Morris. Did the Houston Chronicle receive a call saying "they got the wrong Mary Morris?" What ...
Bonus Episode: Bloopers -- We Wish You A Merry Christmas
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy listening to us babble inanely? Love our takes on popular culture? Curious what we say before the show starts? This episode's for you. #bloopers...
48: The Murders of Mary Morris Part 2
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our investigation into these bizarre crimes by focusing on the first Mary Morris and the information we learned that has never been made p...
47: The Murders of Mary Morris -- Part 1 -- Double Vision
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two women, both named Mary Morris, both living in Houston, both murdered within days of each other. Coincidence? Or something more sinister? Join us a...
46: Delphi Murders Follow Up
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We released four episodes on Delphi, and boy did you have thoughts. We address your questions, criticisms, and theories about who might be responsible...
45: Brandon Lawson Part 2
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our investigation into the disappearance of Brandon Lawson. Was he murdered? Was someone after him? Or was it all in his own mind? #disapp...
44: Brandon Lawson Part 1 -- Call Me Maybe
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Brandon Lawson disappeared in the Texas wilderness, it had all the makings of an intriguing mystery. But when his family listened to the 911 call...
Find the Delphi Murderer: A Prosecutors Short
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time for six hours of coverage of the Delphi case? Here's our thoughts, boiled down into a seven minute show. Help us find the Delphi kille...
43: The Delphi Murders Part 4
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our investigation into the murders at Delphi. Who killed Abigail J. "Abby" Williams and Liberty Rose Lynn "Libby" German? Somebody out the...
42: The Delphi Murders Part 3
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our investigation into the murders at Delphi. #truecrime #delphi #murder #findhim Case art: Hannah Hill (support her work on Instagram! h...
41: The Delphi Murders Part 2
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our investigation into the murders at Delphi. #truecrime #delphi #murder #findhim Case art: Hannah Hill (support her work on Instagram! h...
40: The Delphi Murders Part 1 -- Find Him
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We need your help to find the killer of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. Who is the Delphi Murderer? #truecrime #unsolved #delphi #murder https:/...
39: The Exorcism of Roland Doe Part 2
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our investigation into the exorcism of Roland Doe. #exorcism #truecrime #mystery Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/prosecutorspod)...
38: The Exorcism of Roland Doe Part 1 -- Sympathy For The Devil
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When strange things started to happen to a fourteen year old boy, was it a case of attention seeking, or was he possessed by the devil? #exorcism #tru...
37: Hinterkaifeck Part 2
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our investigation into the mysterious murders at Hinterkaifeck. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/prosecutorspod) See Privacy Pol...
36: Hinterkaifeck Part 1 -- Maxwell's Silver Hammer
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we seek our horror across the sea. When six people were brutally murdered with an ax, the name of the place became a watchword for ho...
35: The Amityville Horror Part 2
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our investigation into the real Amityville horror. Did Butch do it? Did Dawn help? And is the house haunted? #truecrime #murder #haunting ...
34: The Amityville Horror Part 1 -- Our House
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A horrific murder becomes an unparalleled legend. We investigate the real Amityville Horror. #murder #haunting #possessed https://www.youtube.com/w...
33. The Ghost Ship Mary Celeste -- Come Sail Away
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we get our sea legs under us and investigate one of history's greatest mysteries--what happened to the Mary Celeste? #truecrime #ghostship #...
32. Lois Riess -- The Worm Has Turned
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What drove a grandma and simple country worm farmer to murder? We dig deep to find out. #truecrime #murder #wormfarming https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
31: The Disappearance of Amy Bechtel Part 2
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our investigation into the inexplicable disappearance of Amy Bechtel. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/prosecutorspod) See Pri...
30: The Disappearance of Amy Bechtel Part 1 -- Run to the Hills
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Amy Bechtel left for her daily run through the beautiful Shoshone National Forest, no one could have imagined that she would never come home. Hel...
29: Mitrice Richardson Part 2
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we conclude our investigation into the Mitrice Richardson case, we ask ourselves--what happened, and why did the system fail this young woman so te...
28: Mitrice Richardson Part 1 -- Life on Mars?
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mitrice Richardson's death was avoidable, a tragic combination of mental illness and gross incompetence by police. But was she murdered? #truecrime ht...
27: Tonia Head -- Tell Me Lies
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On September 11, 2001, Tonia Head experienced the unimaginable in the towers of the World Trade Center. Or did she? We dive into the bizarre story of ...
26: Michael Peterson (The Staircase) Part 4
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We wrap up our investigation into the death of Kathleen Peterson. As we get to the bottom of the staircase, we answer all your questions: Did Michael ...
25: Michael Peterson (The Staircase) Part 3
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We dive even further into The Staircase. Oh and you asked for nerdy law talk? You're going to get nerdy law talk. Support the show (https://www.patr...
24: Michael Peterson (The Staircase) Part 2
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we continue our investigation into the murder of Kathleen Peterson. Michael has been convicted, but is he guilty? We talk blowpokes, Duane Deave...
23: Michael Peterson (The Staircase) Part 1 -- Stairway to Heaven
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Kathleen Peterson was found at the foot of a staircase in her home, all eyes turned to her husband, Michael Peterson. But did he do it? Did she f...
22: Listener Q&A -- Maura Murray, Brian Shaffer, Aunt Diane and more!
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your questions and read your emails. What's the difference between direct and circumstantial evidence? What about that Brian Shaffer ping? A...
21: Rey Rivera Part 3
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our investigation into the death of Rey Rivera. We get to the bottom of this tragedy, and in an email to us, Stansberry Research reveals a...
20: Rey Rivera Part 2
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We dive deeper into the Rey Rivera case. Why did the SEC investigate Pirate Investors, and did it involve Russia? Why was Rey still working for Stansb...
19: The Death of Rey Rivera Part 1 -- Free Fallin'
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Rey Rivera was found dead in an abandoned room in the Belvedere Hotel, underneath a hole in the ceiling, the police called it a suicide. But were...
18: Interview with Sheryl McCollum -- You Can Run But You Can't Hide
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a special treat, we interview Sheryl McCollum of the the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute. She explains how she knew Madison Bell wasn't ...
17. Brian Shaffer Part 2
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our investigation into the disappearance of Brian Shaffer. But do any of the theories of what happened hold water? Support the show (https...
16. Brian Shaffer Part 1 -- Closing Time
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Shaffer walked into a bar...and he never walked out. Join us as we investigate this baffling disappearance. Support the show (https://www.patreo...
15: Diane Schuler -- Highway to Hell
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On July 26, 2009, eight people were killed when Diane Schuler went the wrong way on the Taconic Parkway in New York. The case is remembered by the hau...
14: Maura Murray Listener Response Part 2
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We follow up on the Missy Bevers case and answer all your burning questions about grand juries, slander, and FOIA in the Maura Murray case. And we ask...
13: Maura Murray Listener Response Part 1
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We got your comments, enjoyed your thoughts, and definitely heard your complaints. In this episode, we correct some mistakes, expand on some theories,...
12: Missy Bevers -- Take Me to Church
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been four years since Missy Bevers was murdered in a church in Texas. Surveillance cameras caught her killer, but to this day, we don't know his ...
11: Maura Murray Part 4
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our investigation into the disappearance of Maura Murray. Did she disappear on purpose? Was she murdered? Or did she just run? Support the...
10: Maura Murray Part 3
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the space of less than 10 minutes, Maura Murray vanished off the face of the earth. We look at the day she disappeared and ask--how is that even po...
9: Maura Murray Part 2
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our investigation into the disappearance of Maura Murray, focusing on the events leading up to her disappearance. Suppo...
8: Maura Murray Part 1 -- She Ran So Far Away
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We begin our investigation into one of the greatest mysteries in American history -- what happened to Maura Murray? Support the show (https://www.patr...
7: Billy Woodward -- Disturbia
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the best of friends become the worst of enemies, and neighborly love turns into all out war? We talk stand-your-ground, insanity, an...
6: Listener Q&A Vol. 1
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we answer your burning questions and respond to your feedback. Did Elisa Lam really drown? Are we really that bad at pronunciation? And is our t...
5: The Eilean Mòr Mystery -- Riders on the Storm
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On a lonely island in the North Sea, three lighthouse keepers disappear without a trace. Was it a storm? A murder? Or did the spirits of the island ta...
4: Elisa Lam Part 3
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we conclude our investigation into the disappearance of Elisa Lam by reviewing documents from the civil litigation and giving you our theories o...
3: Elisa Lam Part 2
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our investigation into the mysterious disappearance and death of Elisa Lam. Today we're looking at the infamous elevator video and talking...
2: Elisa Lam Part 1 -- Don't Drink the Water
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In February 2013, Elisa Lam was found dead, floating in a water tower on the roof of the infamous Cecil Hotel. Then they found the elevator surveillan...
1: Welcome to the Prosecutors
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the Prosecutors Podcast. Every week, Alice and Brett bring their unique perspective as prosecutors to the most famous ...