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The MK True Crime Show hosts are taking a summer break this week! Please enjoy this special episode featuring past discussions with the hosts and Megyn Kelly on Nancy Guthrie, Blake Lively, Henry Nowak, and more. 

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In The Well hosts Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy join the show to discuss the latest developments in the Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing, the lawyers discuss the temperament of Judge Graf, why patience is so important to the integrity of the judicial process, why it’s hard to set aside emotion in this hearing, the insane conspiracy theories surrounding Charlie Kirk’s murder, the prosecution’s strategy behind admitting Lance Twigg’s video interview in court, how Twiggs will be used as evidence of remorse, why the defense would have preferred to have Twiggs on the stand, Matt presents one of h...

MK True Crime Show host Dave Aronberg and guest co-host Lauren Conlin, LA Magazine contributor and independent reporter, join the show to discuss the latest developments from the Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing, the arrogance of Tyler Robinson returning to the crime scene the night of Charlie Kirk’s murder, the focus of Robinson’s lover Lance Twiggs and the pair’s text messages, how DNA evidence is tied to both Robinson and Twiggs, Angenette Levy, host of “Crime Fix” on the Law & Crime Network, joins Dave to discuss the Siders family case out of Ohio where 16 children were found in horrifi...

Positively Legal hosts Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor join the show to discuss Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing, a realistic perspective on what “winning” looks like for Robinson’s defense, the lawyers debate whether the death penalty should be on the table, Mark and Jonna review the video footage of Tyler Robinson on campus at Utah Valley University on the day of Charlie Kirk’s murder, Judge Graf’s physical reaction to watching the footage of Charlie Kirk’s murder, why the judge is definitely going to find probably cause in this preliminary hearing, Mark and Jonna are joined by Megyn Kelly...

The MK True Crime Show hosts Dave Aronberg and Ashleigh Merchant join the program to discuss the beginning of the preliminary hearing for accused Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson, the rules set by the judge before the five day hearing commenced and why they’re important in the high profile case, why Charlie Adelson’s appeal was denied in the murder-for-hire case, the outrageous excuse Adelson gave on the stand for payments prosecutors say went to the killer, what it means to preserve issues for appeal, Kouri Richins’ motion for a new trial, the defense’s allegations that Judge Mrazik d...

In The Well Hosts Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy join the show to discuss Blake Lively’s $8 million dollar demand in legal fees, why this action from Blake’s legal team is offensive to the lawyers, Mark shares his prediction on what she’ll actually be awarded, Mark and Matt discuss updates in the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, the Michigan mom who vanished in the Bahamas, if a past threat claimed by an ex-wife of Brian Hooker could be introduced as evidence, British-American political commentator and host of “The Warwick Report,” Jade Warwick, joins Mark and Matt to discuss “The Independ...

The MK True Crime Show hosts Phil Holloway and Ashleigh Merchant join the program to discuss a third note from someone claiming to have knowledge of Nancy Guthrie’s abductors, the mixed messaging coming from TMZ and the FBI regarding the note’s authenticity, the search and rescue aid the Pima County Sheriff’s Department rejected, the conviction of former college football star Blaise Taylor for the poisoning deaths of his girlfriend Jade Benning and their unborn baby Ivy, a heated exchange between a prosecutor and the defense’s toxicology witness, emotional and crucial testimony from Benning’s best friend, wh...

Positively Legal hosts Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor join the show together from New York City to discuss Luigi Mangione’s postponed federal trial, the news that he was late to court because he got stuck in an elevator, why his supporters can’t see past his good looks, if all twelve potential jurors could be stealth Luigi fans, Mark and Jonna discuss the Netflix documentary “Maternal Instinct,” how Taylor Parker convinced family and friends she was pregnant, whether Parker’s previous doctors who performed her hysterectomy years ago could have alerted family members to her deception, how her lies escal...

The MK True Crime Show hosts Ashleigh Merchant and Dave Aronberg join the program to discuss new developments in the Karmelo Anthony case, the unexpected criticism one of Anthony’s new attorneys had for his parents, why another attorney expressed concern for Anthony’s safety behind bars, the prison dynamics that may make Anthony’s outside support a liability where other inmates are concerned, the unusual bond condition imposed on one of the agitators arrested over the case, the latest rulings in the Tyler Robinson case, why we won’t hear from Robinson’s alleged romantic partner at his preliminar...

In The Well hosts Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy join the show to discuss the rarity of Luigi Mangione’s dual prosecution, the ramifications of the withdrawal of Luigi Mangione’s psychiatric defense, what this means for Mangione’s federal case, why a psychiatric defense undermines the validity of Luigi’s crusade, attorney, former state senator, and author Dick Harpootlian joins Mark and Matt to discuss defending client Alex Murdaugh, the nuances of having a client who is also a trial attorney, Harpootlian speaks about the decision to put Murdaugh on the stand, the misconduct of Clerk of Court Becky Hi...

The MK True Crime Show hosts Phil Holloway and Ashleigh Merchant join the program to discuss the latest developments in the Karmelo Anthony case, newly released bodycam footage from moments after Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed, the new legal team that will represent Anthony, reportedly pro bono, during his appeals process, what issues they are likely to raise regarding trial defense counsel ​and jury composition, the four men sentenced this week to life in prison without parole for the ambush murder of Florida rapper Julio Foolio, the judge’s thoughts on the trial, what the convicted killers chose to tell...

Positively Legal hosts Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor join the show to discuss why Jonna opted for a bench trial instead of a jury trial recently, why knowing the judge makes all the difference in a bench trial, the newly released trove of photo and video evidence from the Karmelo Anthony trial, why video of Anthony fleeing the scene is evidence of consciousness of guilt, why the bodycam footage of Anthony’s arrest makes things look worse, whether Karmelo Anthony believes he was legally justified in stabbing Austin Metcalf, Florida real estate mogul George Pino’s “not guilty” verdict, why this...

The MK True Crime Show host Dave Aronberg and guest co-host Mark Eiglarsh join the program to discuss the latest developments in George Pino’s trial for boat manslaughter, whether or not the evidence supports the felony charges Pino faces, if politics influenced the case, how the attorneys are handling the pressure, the courtroom drama that has been a throughline in the emotional trial, Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann’s sentencing hearing, the judge’s harsh words for the admitted killer, and later Dave and Mark are joined by LA Magazine contributor and independent reporter Lauren Conlin to discus...

In The Well hosts Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy join the show to catch up after Matt’s scuba diving vacation, the lawyers share fond memories from CrimeCon in Las Vegas, entertainment journalist and multi-media producer, Kjersti Flaa, joins Mark and Matt to discuss how she became involved in the Blake Lively lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, why Lively subpoenaed her, Kjersti shares her experience during the now viral 2016 interview with Blake Lively and Parker Posey, why she felt disrespected by the famous actors, why the interview would go on to play such an important role in the legal saga be...

The MK True Crime Show hosts Ashleigh Merchant and Dave Aronberg join the program to discuss the latest pre-trial developments in the case of accused United Healthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione, what an extreme emotional disturbance defense is, what Mangione stands to gain from it in state court, what it might cost him in federal court, a strong showing from George Pino’s defense team in the Florida boat manslaughter trial, how they used the state’s own witness to support Pino’s case, effective bystander testimony, why it was the right call to put Pino’s wife Cecilia on the w...

Positively Legal hosts Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor join the show to discuss why it can be crucial to conduct legal proceedings in person instead of remote, the lawyers examine Judge John Roach’s interview following the Karmelo Anthony trial, why the judge may have some regrets about banning cameras in the courtroom for the trial, the judge’s thoughts on fake news and the dissemination of AI images in the media during the trial, if cameras in the courtroom could curtail or exacerbate the use of AI in future trials, what Karmelo Anthony’s defense could argue in his ap...

The MK True Crime Show hosts Dave Aronberg and Phil Holloway join the program to discuss post-trial developments in the Karmelo Anthony case, comments by both the defendant and the victim’s families, Anthony’s appeal, how his online fundraiser could affect proceedings, if the judge has regrets about barring cameras from the courtroom, Adam Montgomery’s murder conviction overturned in the 2019 death of his 5-year-old daughter Harmony, why the New Hampshire Supreme Court was justified in its unanimous decision, how prosecutors obtained a conviction in the first trial, how their case might look different in the anticipated retrial, and la...

In The Well host Mark Geragos and guest co-host Ashleigh Merchant join the show to discuss why Karmelo Anthony’s defense strategy should have included a plea for mercy, why Texas allows a jury to determine the sentence for a defendant, the politics of state court, Nick Reiner’s request for access to his trust fund, why Reiner wants to rehire attorney Alan Jackson, why Mark thinks Reiner will be granted access to his trust to fund his defense, why this move will actually benefit taxpayers, Teny Geragos, criminal defense attorney and founding partner of Agnifilo Intrater LLP, joins the s...

The MK True Crime Show hosts Ashleigh Merchant and Dave Aronberg join the program to discuss the guilty verdict in Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial this week, if the jury’s 35 year sentence was appropriate, explaining what a Batson challenge is and its relevance to the Karmelo trial, why Anthony did not testify on his own behalf, why a prior altercation at school may have been key to keeping him off the stand, the dramatic start to prominent Florida real estate broker George Pino’s trial for vessel homicide and manslaughter, why the case went from three misdemeanor charges to two...

Positively Legal hosts Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor join the show to discuss a jury finding Texas teen Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf on Tuesday, the lawyers dissect the defense’s strategy and why self-defense claims fell apart during the trial, why the defense did not put Anthony on the stand, how Mark could have made the argument for manslaughter instead of murder, speculation on what the sentence could be for Anthony (the jury ultimately handed down a sentence of 35 years in prison), why neither lawyer would be in favor of a se...

The MK True Crime Show hosts Phil Holloway and Dave Aronberg join the program to discuss the civil lawsuit Karen Read has filed against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police Department, the horrific text messages between law enforcement officers surfaced in the complaint, how they relate to what she alleges was her wrongful prosecution for murder, Arkansas man Aaron Spencer who killed his daughter’s alleged abuser, why the murder case against him was dismissed, how it will affect his bid for Lonoke County Sheriff this November, later Phil and Dave are joined by Chris Stewart, host of “On t...

In The Well hosts Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy unite in person to bring you a very special live show recorded at CrimeCon 2026 in Las Vegas! Fresh off a panel on Scott Peterson, Mark and Matt revisit the case and the parallels to the Lynette Hooker disappearance, why people continue to be intrigued by the Peterson case, Mark and Matt address what keeps them up at night regarding a client’s guilt or innocence, Mark explains the primary role of a criminal defense attorney, Matt shares the critical reason why he dumped a specific murder case, retired LAPD detective no...

The MK True Crime Show hosts Dave Aronberg and Phil Holloway join the program to discuss their wild experience at CrimeCon in Las Vegas, what it was like to get the whole MK True Crime crew together for the first time, how meeting listeners was a major highlight of the trip, accused Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing will remain open to the public, why the judge’s most recent ruling about the hearing’s evidence is more complicated than it seems, Judge Graf’s surprising move granting the defense an opportunity to argue prosecutor contempt, how the tria...

Positively Legal hosts Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor unite for the first time in person to bring you a very special live show recorded at CrimeCon 2026 in Las Vegas! Mark and Jonna get to know each other in person for the first time, Mark explains how he was duped into thinking Britney Spears performed at CrimeCon, the hosts are then joined by Mark’s friend, former prosecutor, and Chief Executive Officer of the Child Rescue Coalition, Greg Schiller, to discuss sparring in the courtroom, how Greg put 250 pedophiles behind bars, death investigator and host of “Body Bags,” Joseph Scott Morgan...

MK True Crime Show hosts Ashleigh Merchant, Phil Holloway, and Dave Aronberg unite for the first time in person to bring you a very special live show recorded at CrimeCon 2026 in Las Vegas! The hosts discuss the disturbing new details surrounding the tragic death of Anna Kepner, allegedly murdered by her teenage stepbrother on a cruise ship, new medical examiner findings regarding mechanical asphyxiation, social worker and author Anna Sonoda joins the show to share her expertise on child sexual abuse prevention and the challenges victims face, especially in sibling abuse scenarios, Angenette Levy, host of “Crime Fix” on the...

While the In The Well hosts Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy embark on their journey to CrimeCon in Las Vegas this weekend, we take a look back at memorable moments between Megyn, Mark, and Matt featuring discussions on Nancy Guthrie, Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, D4vd’s arrest in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, Michael Jackson’s legacy, Diddy, and more. 

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The MK True Crime Show hosts Dave Aronberg and Ashleigh Merchant join the program to discuss how post-trial juror comments could lead to a new trial for Gerhardt Konig, the Hawaii doctor convicted of manslaughter, the role ‘intent’ played in Konig’s conviction, why prosecutors and defense attorneys alike dread juror interviews, a judge dismissed criminal charges against Ebony Parker, a former elementary school assistant principal in a case connected to a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in January 2023, why the charges were dismissed mid-trial, how double jeopardy applies to this case, how it’s a financial win for the...

Positively Legal hosts Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor join the show to discuss Mark’s dedication to the program by recording from the kids room at La Guardia airport, the White House Memorial Day weekend shooter’s criminal record and past run-ins with secret service, if this shooting could have been prevented by law enforcement, a TikTok star’s murder-for-hire plot against her boy band baby daddy, how her lawyer dad helped fund the plot, why the dad could ultimately flip on his daughter, the parallels to the Dalia Dippolito case, crime scene investigator and author of the new book, ...

In The Well hosts Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy join the show to discuss Judge Carro’s recent ruling on evidence admitted in the Luigi Mangione state trial, Luigi’s very disturbing fanbase, why “stealth jurors” could pose a very real problem in the Luigi’s trials, Mark shares his “sixth sense” for assessing juries, the upcoming trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the Pacific Palisades wildfire, Rinderknecht’s fixation with Luigi Mangione, the latest ruling on the evidence that will be barred from the trial, retired Newport Beach Police Sargeant David Byington joins Mark and Matt to discuss...

The MK True Crime Show hosts Phil Holloway and Dave Aronberg join the program to discuss the latest updates on Alex Murdaugh’s civil suit against the corrupt clerk of court Becky Hill, what Murdaugh’s attorneys hope to gain from the case, how Murdaugh’s lawsuit against Hill may affect his retrial for the murders of his wife and son, the latest defense tactics in the trial of accused Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson, why his defense continues to seek to shut the public out of hearings, whether or not prosecutors will be held in contempt for violating the ju...

Positively Legal hosts Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor join the show to discuss their week as practicing criminal defense attorneys, Jonna’s disturbing tale of a fatal pothole in New York City, the real application of “presumption of innocence,” the major ruling on evidence in the Luigi Mangione state trial, why this ruling is actually a victory for due process, why the evidence that is admissible is more than enough to show guilt, why press passes were issued to the vile Mangione fans that call themselves “The Mangionistas,” Mark and Jonna then discuss the new Netflix documentary “The Crash,” if Mackenzie S...

The MK True Crime Show hosts Ashleigh Merchant and Phil Holloway join the program to discuss the new ruling in the case against Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, what evidence will and won’t be allowed in his state trial, why it differs from what’s admissible in the federal trial, the nuances of what qualifies as an illegal search and seizure, the outcome of Harvey Weinstein’s latest sexual assault case, why jurors say they couldn’t reach a verdict, the surprising gender dynamics at play in the jury room, award-winning author James La...

In The Well hosts Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy join the show to discuss Alex Murdaugh’s overturned murder convictions, what emotions the Murdaugh defense team is feeling right now, the strategies the prosecution and defense will bring to the new trial, questions about whether Alex Murdaugh will take the stand and testify again, Heather McDonald, host of the Juicy Scoop and Juicy Crimes podcasts, join Mark and Matt to discuss her theory behind Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, what the “dailies” from the film “It Ends with Us” captured, why Lively may have allowed her emotions to escalate...

The MK True Crime Show host Phil Holloway and guest co-host Jonna Spilbor join the program to discuss the shocking South Carolina Supreme Court ruling overturning Alex Murdaugh’s double murder conviction, why it was a fair outcome regardless of Murdaugh’s guilt or innocence, the role corrupt court clerk played in the decision, what could come next for Murdaugh as he faces another murder trial, the latest updates in the case of still-missing Michigan mom Lynette Hooker, the mystery sailors the US Coast Guard is looking to interview, why the agency seized the Hookers’ sailboat Soulmate, potential complications as the...

Positively Legal hosts Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor join the show to discuss their week so far, a meddling parent of Jonna’s client, Mark’s preparation for the Antonio Brown deposition, OnlyFans model Michaela Rylaarsdam’s involuntary manslaughter guilty plea over fatal fetish murder, questioning if Rylaarsdam’s actions were voluntary or involuntary, the blurred lines of responsibility in fetish injuries or death, the arrest of a student teacher over a Snapchat message sent to friends “joking” about shooting a student, if law enforcement should have arrested the 22-year-old, New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur Kevin Trudeau joins Mark a...

The MK True Crime Show hosts Dave Aronberg and Phil Holloway join the program to discuss the latest update in Tyler Robinson’s case, Judge Graf’s ruling on why cameras will be allowed in the courtroom, the verdict in rapper Julio Foolio murder trial, why three of the four defendants were also convicted of attempted murder, who benefits most when one trial includes multiple defendants with individual defense teams, the tragic wrongful conviction of Kentucky man Jeffrey Clark in a 1992 murder, how “satanic panic,” junk science, and crooked law enforcement officials left Clark serving 22 years for a crime he didn’...

In The Well hosts Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy join the show to discuss why Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni suddenly decided to settle before heading to trial, how Lively’s “spin machine” is in full force, Mark discusses the latest in the Harvey Weinstein retrial, his daughter Teny’s cross-examination of Jessica Mann, why retrying criminal cases is often in the defense’s favor, journalist and host of “Drop Dead Serious,” Ashleigh Banfield, joins the show to discuss the latest in the disappearance of missing Michigan mom Lynette Hooker, why Lynette’s husband’s timeline of her disappearance in the Bahamas doe...

The MK True Crime Show hosts Ashleigh Merchant and Dave Aronberg join the program to discuss the many legal problems facing “looksmaxxer” Clavicular, why he’s in trouble with Florida Fish and Wildlife, the fraud, battery, and assault accusations leveled against him by  teen influencer protégé, the tragic murders of two University of South Florida doctoral students, the damning queries found in the suspect’s chatbot history, why his own family had a restraining order against him for years, MK True Crime Senior Producer Natasha Malone joins Ashleigh and Dave to share her experience being in the courtroom as Tanner H...

Positively Legal hosts Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor join the show to discuss the “stand your ground” teen case Mark has been working on, Jonna’s Botox “welfare check” from her doctor, Judge Zia Faruq’s apology to Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the music pastor and former American Idol contestant’s 911 call reporting his wife’s murder and why it raised suspicion with the lawyers, the theory that 911 operators call tell who’s lying, dissecting the famous cross-examination scene in Legally Blonde, why Elle Wood’s line of questio...

The MK True Crime Show hosts Dave Aronberg and Ashleigh Merchant join the program to discuss the case of Austin Drummond, accused quadruple murderer, his bad behavior in prison, his handwritten motion to represent himself, if the State will allow him to argue in his own capital murder trial, Britney Spears’s recent “wet reckless” plea, how it differs from a DUI, why the deal was offered to the struggling popstar, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kendall Crowns joins Dave and Ashleigh from Texas to break down the autopsy report of alleged D4vd victim Celeste Rivas Hernandez, what a chains...