Voir Dire
A Law Blog
Voir Dire is a French word that translates to “Speak the Truth.” After 23 years of practicing criminal law Scott Reisch is done with not doing anything but “Speaking the Truth.” Known for his grab-’em-by-the collar advice and tough questioning, Reisch drills through the clutter to drill down to the truth. Whether it is talking to guests, talking about criminal cases life, Reisch will always give you the truth.
The Latest from Voir Dire
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Cisco Systems v. Doe I: Supreme Court Oral Argument
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Cisco Systems v. Doe I, Docket No. 24-856, on April 28, 2026. In this video, we look at the key context behind the case, why the oral argument matters, and what the Court's eventual decision could mean going forward. This case places major legal questions before the justices…
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The Greatest True Crime Show on Earth - Crime Talk!
🛍️ CRIME TALK SHOP: https://crime-talk-network.myshopify.com/collections/all Welcome to The Greatest True Crime Show on Earth — where the courtroom becomes the main event, the evidence does the talking, and the excuses get exactly the respect they deserve. In this episode, we cover major true crime developments involving Bryan Kohberger's family interview, the D4vd murder case allegations,…
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Suzanne Morphew Case Part 1: A Deep Dive Into the Disappearance, Evidence, and Failed Prosecution
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store In this special Crime Talk Deep Dive, we break down Part 1 of the Suzanne Morphew case — from the marriage, the cancer battle, and the secret affair, to the final weekend before Suzanne vanished on Mother's Day in 2020. We examine the prosecution's theory of motive, the digital evidence, the…
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Never Ends: Hunger Games Actor Arrested, Fairfax Family Tragedy & More
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store Another day, another pile of criminal chaos. In today's roundup: a Hunger Games actor is arrested on serious assault charges, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife are found dead in a devastating domestic tragedy, emotional testimony continues in the Athena Strand capital murder case, Kouri Richins wants her…
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Florida Surgeon Charged After Allegedly Removing Liver Instead of Spleen
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store A Florida surgeon is facing second-degree manslaughter charges after authorities say he removed a patient's liver instead of the spleen during surgery. The case centers on the 2024 death of 70-year-old William "Bill" Bryan while vacationing on Florida's Emerald Coast. Investigators allege the surgeon mistakenly excised the wrong organ, causing…
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Stepbrother Charged in Cruise Murder | 16-Year-Old Indicted as Adult in Anna Kepner Case
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store A shocking federal case is unfolding after a 16-year-old stepbrother was charged as an adult in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Prosecutors allege first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in a case that has stunned families across the country. According to the indictment unsealed on…
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Tanner Horner Trial Turns Darker | Teacher Arrest, Revenge Threat & Witness Plot
The Tanner Horner capital murder trial enters another intense phase as jurors hear graphic autopsy testimony, review suicide letters, and shift focus toward mental health and mitigation. But that is only the start. In today's Crime Talk, we also cover: a Florida murder trial that ended before it began when a 15-year-old pleaded guilty to…
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Brutal Florida Gas Station Hammer Attack | Clerk Killed, Suspect Charged
A Fort Myers gas station clerk was killed in what police describe as a targeted hammer attack outside a Chevron convenience store. According to investigators and court testimony, Rolbert Joachin has been charged with second-degree murder and criminal mischief in the death of 51-year-old Nilufa Easmin, also known as Yasmin, a mother of two teenage…
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LIAR, LIAR! Jury Watches Tanner Horner's Stories Change - Let's Talk About It!
Jurors in Fort Worth watched interrogation videos during the punishment phase of Tanner Horner's capital murder case, where investigators said he gave multiple conflicting versions of what happened to 7-year-old Athena Strand. The jury also saw footage where Horner referred to an alter ego called "Zero," while Texas Ranger Job Espinoza testified that much of…
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Evil Lives Among Us | Gilgo Beach Killer Pleads Guilty & Athena Strand Case
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store Two disturbing cases now stand at the center of national attention. In this video, we cover the latest major developments in the Gilgo Beach serial killings case, where Rex Heuermann entered guilty pleas in the murders of seven women, and the sentencing phase in the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand, where…
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WHO TO BELIEVE? Hawaii Jury Gets the Case + Nancy Guthrie Bitcoin Tip Gets Darker
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store One case goes to a jury. The other gets a bitcoin ransom note. Because of course it does. In Hawaii, Dr. Gerhardt Konig and Arielle Konig tell dueling stories about a cliffside fight that prosecutors call attempted murder. In Arizona, Nancy Guthrie's disappearance stays unsolved while an anonymous tipster claims "Mexico"…
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Lori Vallow Wants Her Convictions Overturned | New Appeal Explained
Lori Vallow Daybell is now asking the Idaho Supreme Court to overturn her murder convictions, arguing that her constitutional rights were violated during the case. In this video, we break down the appeal, the legal arguments behind it, and what this could mean moving forward. Her attorneys argue that the court violated her right to…
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Letecia Stauch Gets a New Trial: Conviction Overturned After Massive Court Error
CRIME TALK SHOP Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store The Colorado Court of Appeals has overturned Letecia Stauch's murder conviction in the killing of 11-year-old Gannon Stauch and ordered a new trial. The ruling does not declare her innocent, but it does say the original trial was legally flawed because a juror who should have been automatically disqualified…
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Hawaii Doctor's "Self-Defense" Story... "She Started It" Let's Talk About It!
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store we're breaking down the explosive courtroom testimony in the attempted murder trial involving Maui anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig. According to testimony summarized in court, Konig says he struck his wife, Arielle Konig, with a rock in self-defense during a confrontation on March 24, 2025, on the Pali Puka Trail near Oahu's Pali…
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Son Throws His Father Off the Cliff... In Court
Nothing says "totally innocent" like two FaceTime calls and an alleged confession… make it make sense. Prosecutors say Maui anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig tried to kill his wife Arielle during a hike near the Nu'uanu Pali Lookout. His 20-year-old son Emile testified the defendant admitted it—and talked about jumping off a cliff to dodge police. Defense…
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The New York Post Investigates JLR... Let's Talk About It!
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store The New York Post has published a report examining serious allegations involving JLR Investigates, also known as Jonathan Lee Riches. In this Podcast, we break down what the report says, including allegations made in court documents by a former girlfriend, the Arkansas order of protection issued on January 21, 2026, and…
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This Was NOT on My Bingo Card: Pro Cornhole Player Accused of Murder
A 27-year-old quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player is now facing first- and second-degree murder charges after authorities say he fatally shot an acquaintance during an argument inside a Tesla SUV, then fled with the victim's body still in the vehicle. According to investigators, Dayton James Webber allegedly shot 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells while Wells…
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Justin Timberlake DWI Bodycam Drops: "One Martini"… Sure.
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store Justin Timberlake's newly released bodycam footage is putting the "one martini" line back in the spotlight. Redacted video released on March 21, 2026, appears to show the June 18, 2024 Sag Harbor traffic stop that led to his arrest. Police said he ran a stop sign, drifted out of his lane,…
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FULL AUDIO - Kouri Richins Trial Day 5
Day 5 of the Kouri Richins trial, and the courtroom in Summit County is packed. The Utah mom accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, is facing aggravated murder, attempted murder, insurance fraud and forgery. Scott breaks down the opening salvos: the state's poison-and-profit theory, the defense's "sensational media vs. real evidence" spin, the fight…
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Woman On The Run! Ex-School Secretary Disappears After Shocking Case
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store A former middle school secretary in Greeley, Colorado, remains at large after authorities accused her of sexually abusing a 13-year-old student over several months. According to investigators, the case began after the two allegedly connected through social media in late 2025. Police say Brenda Meza, 34, who previously worked at Franklin…
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Kouri Richins Juror Speaks: "No Sympathy" After Guilty Verdict
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store A juror from the Kouri Richins trial is speaking out after the Utah mother was found guilty in the 2022 death of her husband, Eric Richins. In this video, we break down what the juror said about the deliberations, why sympathy faded as the evidence came in, and how cell phone…
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FULL AUDIO - Kouri Richins Trial Day 4
Day 4 of the Kouri Richins trial, and the courtroom in Summit County is packed. The Utah mom accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, is facing aggravated murder, attempted murder, insurance fraud and forgery. Scott breaks down the opening salvos: the state's poison-and-profit theory, the defense's "sensational media vs. real evidence" spin, the fight…
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FULL AUDIO - Kouri Richins Trial Day 3
Day 3 of the Kouri Richins trial, and the courtroom in Summit County is packed. The Utah mom accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, is facing aggravated murder, attempted murder, insurance fraud and forgery. Scott breaks down the opening salvos: the state's poison-and-profit theory, the defense's "sensational media vs. real evidence" spin, the fight…
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FULL AUDIO - Kouri Richins Trial Day 2
Day 2 of the Kouri Richins trial, and the courtroom in Summit County is packed. The Utah mom accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, is facing aggravated murder, attempted murder, insurance fraud and forgery. Scott breaks down the opening salvos: the state's poison-and-profit theory, the defense's "sensational media vs. real evidence" spin, the fight…
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FULL AUDIO - Kouri Richins Trial Day 1
Day 1 of the Kouri Richins trial is finally here, and the courtroom in Summit County is packed. The Utah mom accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, is facing aggravated murder, attempted murder, insurance fraud and forgery. Scott breaks down the opening salvos: the state's poison-and-profit theory, the defense's "sensational media vs. real evidence"…
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Nancy Guthrie Case Takes Dark Turn: Two January Dates Now Under Scrutiny
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store The investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has taken a new turn as authorities reportedly focus on two critical January dates: January 11 and January 24. According to reports from neighborhood residents and coverage by NewsNation's Brian Entin, investigators have been asking locals for surveillance footage from those specific…
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Savannah Guthrie Reportedly 'Livid' Over Ashleigh Banfield Report
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store Savannah Guthrie is reportedly still furious after a controversial report identified her brother-in-law in connection with her mother Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. The claim quickly sparked backlash after officials publicly pushed back, saying no family members had been identified as suspects and later confirming they were cleared. In this video, we break…
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Thermos Man Returns: Florida's "Cooler" Criminal Is Back on the Street
Florida Man turned himself into a storage unit… and the system still found a way to cut a deal. Prosecutors say Walter Frymire pleaded no contest to a meth pipe charge and threatening a deputy—main felony dropped. The body scanner did what it does, and the internet did what it does: turned it into a…
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You Can't Make This Stuff Up! | 6 Cases and Zero Common Sense
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store Welcome back to You Can't Make This Stuff Up!, the series where crime, chaos, and a complete lack of common sense all fight for the spotlight. Today we're covering six cases that sound like they were written by someone who fully gave up on humanity: an alleged murder during a planned…
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Kouri Richins Trial: Explicit Texts, "Open Relationship" Claims & That Moscow Mule
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store When your murder trial turns into a text-message soap opera, you know the strategy is… creative. Kouri Richins is charged with aggravated murder and related fraud/forgery counts in Eric Richins' 2022 death, which prosecutors allege involved fentanyl. Week three brought testimony about alleged affairs, explicit messages, and investigators tying the timeline…
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Nancy Guthrie Case: They Got NOTHING! Glove DNA Dead End
A major development in the Nancy Guthrie case has ruled out one of the most talked-about pieces of evidence. Authorities say the glove recovered near her home does not belong to a suspect and was traced instead to a local restaurant worker with no connection to the investigation. In this video, we break down what…
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Ashlee Buzzard: I Refuse to Go! Just DRAG her to Court
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store Two court no-shows and the "I'm sick" excuse again—because accountability is apparently optional now. Prosecutors allege Ashlee Buzzard killed her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee, during an October 2025 cross-country trip. Investigators point to disguises, a swapped license plate, and a return home alone—while she pleads not guilty and sits without bail. Judge…
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Kouri Richins Trial: $7.5M Debt, a "Spiked" Moscow Mule, and a $2M Payday
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store A "Moscow Mule," a mountain of debt, and an insurance payout—sure… totally normal. Prosecutors allege Kouri Richins laced her husband's drink with fentanyl and staged it like an accident. Trial testimony paints a collapsing financial empire: big loans, bigger pressure, and very convenient timing. Watch to the end for the motive…
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Nick Reiner Alone in LA Jail: Only His Lawyer Shows Up Before Trial
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store When your only visitor is your lawyer, the "support system" is officially missing in action. Nick Reiner is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. Authorities say the couple was found dead in Brentwood in December 2025; Reiner pleaded not guilty and remains…
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They Were Warned: Doctors Said NO... Then Two Parents Ended Up Dead
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store When medical staff gives an explicit warning, it's not "optional advice"… but apparently someone missed that memo. Prosecutors allege 32-year-old Nick Reiner killed Rob and Michele Reiner at their Brentwood home on Dec. 14, 2025. He pleaded not guilty on Feb. 23, 2026, and the case could be death-penalty eligible. Next…
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Bad Parenting = Life Sentence | Dad Convicted After Apalachee High School Shooting
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store Lock up the rifle… or the system will lock you up. Shocking concept, right? A Georgia jury convicted Colin Gray on 27 counts for failing to secure the AR-15-style rifle used by his 14-year-old son in the Apalachee High School attack. Four lives were lost—students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, and teachers…
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Maybe I Was Wrong… Let's Talk About It!
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store Maybe I was wrong—because the system found fresh ways to confuse and enrage. Miami kids charged as adults in an alleged assault case, and Nancy Guthrie's disappearance tilting toward federal control. Plus: Luigi Mangione's death-penalty fight ends, Suzanne Morphew's daughters battle for her remains, and more courtroom chaos. Watch to the…
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Missing Nancy Guthrie: Arrest Outside Guthrie Home - Still No Answers
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store Nothing says "not suspicious" like circling a missing woman's home 50–100 times while staring at her photo. Sure. Police detained a man in a blue SUV near Nancy Guthrie's residence during week four of the search—arrested on a DUI, with no confirmed link to her disappearance. Investigators are still working leads…
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The Tesla Trunk Discovery: Newly Unsealed Files Point at D4vd in Teen's Murder Case
The Tesla Trunk Discovery: Newly Unsealed Files Point at D4vd in Teen's Murder Case Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store "Disturbing New Details" is doing a lot of heavy lifting today—yet here we are. An expert says a suspect's digital "blackout" could actually help crack Nancy Guthrie's abduction timeline. Plus: newly unsealed filings reveal horrifying evidence in…
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Kouri Richins on Trial, Shooter's Dad in Court, Plus a "Prophet" With a Shovel. Let's Talk About It!
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store Today's crime roundup is a masterclass in "how did we get here?"—with receipts. Kouri Richins' fentanyl-murder case heats up as evidence handling gets grilled on cross. Plus: Colin Gray's trial battles, the search for Nancy Guthrie, a "kidnapping" for $500, and a pastor shooting sentence. Subscribe and watch to the end…
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Kohberger Had a "Plan." The Autopsies Show How Fast It Imploded
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store New autopsy details don't just describe the brutality—they hint at the blueprint behind it. We break down injury patterns, defensive wounds, and what experts say it suggests about targeting and escalation. From the third floor to the second, the evidence reads like a plan that collapsed the moment humans acted like……
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Nick Reiner Pleads Not Guilty plus a "Lewd and Lascivious" Dumb Criminal... Let's Talk About It!
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store A not guilty plea, a courtroom smirk, and a case that somehow keeps getting more disturbing. Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty in the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, as prosecutors say the case is moving forward. We break down the charges, the death penalty angle, the attorney…
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'I K!lled Daddy': 11-Year-Old Charged as Adult After Nintendo Switch Punishment...
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store An 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy is charged as an adult after police say he took keys to a gun safe, loaded a revolver, and shot his adoptive father in the head while he slept — all after a Nintendo Switch was taken away. Scott breaks down the police reports, the charging decision,…
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Former Royal BUSTED: Andrew Arrested in Epstein Files Probe
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store On February 19, 2026, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — the former royal once known as Prince Andrew — was arrested at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Prosecutors are probing whether he shared confidential UK trade documents with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the UK's…
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Kurt Cobain Murdered? Veteran Cop Says The Evidence Doesn't Add Up
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store Did Kurt Cobain really die by suicide… or did investigators get it wrong from day one? Tonight, Scott breaks down the explosive claims of retired Seattle Police Captain Neil Low, who says the scene, the autopsy, the heroin levels, and even Cobain's "clean" hands don't match a self-inflicted shotgun blast. We…
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Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: NO MATCH, NO SUSPECT!
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store Nancy Guthrie has been missing for more than two weeks. The family is officially cleared, the black glove DNA doesn't match anyone they know… and investigators still don't have a suspect. Tonight, Scott breaks down what "NO DNA MATCH" really means, why that glove could be a dead end, and how…
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Nancy Guthrie Case: 3 Weeks In... Police have ZERO clue!
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store What does it say when we're 16 days into the abduction of Nancy Guthrie… and there is still no named suspect? Tonight we break down the latest twists in the disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie out of Tucson: the doorbell footage of the masked intruder, the blood at the…
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Trial Titans: Scott Reisch & Dan Cogdell on the Brutal Reality of Practicing Law
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store In this special episode of Crime Talk Vault, Scott sits down with Texas trial legend Dan Cogdell to talk about what really happens when the stakes are life, death, and reputation. From the Enron "sole survivor" acquittal to the Waco siege trial of Clive Doyle and the Ken Paxton impeachment defense,…
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Nancy Guthrie Case: The Plot THICKENS
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has gone from heartbreaking to deeply disturbing. New details reveal a masked intruder on her porch, a blood trail confirmed as hers, and black gloves found in the desert that may match the suspect. Tonight, Scott breaks down the latest: the doorbell-cam footage, the forensic…
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Critical New Evidence: Black Gloves, Suspicious Footage… Walls Closing In?
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store New surveillance clips, black gloves found in the foothills, and a forensics tent suddenly going up at the front of Nancy Guthrie's home – this investigation just turned a corner. Tonight we break down the suspect's jacket, mask, backpack, the "torn-off" camera, the blood on the porch, and why those recovered…
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