Legally Brunette
Legally Brunette
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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! 
The Christine Russo Interview: “The Crash” & Losing Her Brother
Christine Russo is speaking out against Mackenzie Shirilla and the Netflix documentary “The Crash” that covered her little brother’s murder. Why does she wish the documentary was never made? What can she tells us about Dominic that we didn’t see in the film?  Plus, what law is Christine working to revise in Ohio? How will it affect Mackenzie Shirilla’s current lifestyle?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 9
36 min
Killer Thriller: The Weirdest Things Scott Peterson Did After Laci Vanished
Court TV's Ted Rowlands walks through the strange behavior, controversial evidence, and unforgettable moments that defined the Scott Peterson case. From life inside the courtroom to the details jurors couldn't ignore, Ted explains why so many people believed Scott's own behavior worked against him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 7
21 min
Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - Teresa Sievers’ Murder For Hire
When Dr. Teresa Sievers was murdered with a hammer in her home, her husband Marc seemed to have an air-tight alibi. But, when police were tipped off and told to look at Marc’s childhood best friend, who had the nickname “Hammer”, things started to fall into place.  How did police finally realize that Marc orchestrated the whole thing? How did he act when police questioned him? Was he sentenced to death for his crimes?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 7
27 min
Killer Thriller Docu: A Father’s Fight Against Hazing and the Film Bringing the Crisis to Light
In this powerful episode, Jenn sits down with Gary DeVercelly, whose son Gary Jr. tragically died in a fraternity hazing incident nearly 20 years ago, and Daniel, director of the new documentary film 4000, premiering next week at the Tribeca Film Festival. They discuss the devastating realities of hazing culture, the silence that protects it, and the families who have turned unimaginable loss into a movement for change. Through Gary’s personal story and Daniel’s reporting, the conversation explores why awareness must start long before college and how breaking the cycle of hazing “tradition” could save lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 6
40 min
Legally Brunette: Anna Kepner & Mackenzie Shirilla Updates
Anna Kepner’s 16-year-old stepbrother is now being charged as an adult in her rape and murder. What new evidence has come out against him?! Was there another boy on the cruise ship that Anna had a sexual relationship with? Plus, Mackenzie Shirilla is continuing to cause trouble, even from prison…. What’s her ambitious career path once she “gets out”?! Does she have a secret sister that no one knows about?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 6
38 min
Killer Thriller: Something was OFF about Scott Peterson and Court TV's Ted Rowlands knew it!
Veteran Court TV journalist Ted Rowlands interviewed Scott Peterson just days after Laci Peterson vanished, and he says something immediately felt wrong. Ted takes us inside those early encounters, the questions about the case that still don't have answers, and the bizarre behavior that made him suspicious from the start. He also reveals why Amber Frey's recorded phone calls became the moment Scott Peterson's defense began to crumble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 4
24 min
Legally Brunette: The Disappearance of Kristin Smart
The 30th anniversary of Kristin Smart’s disappearance was last week, so Emily and Shane are breaking down all of the details, including a discovery that was made just last month. Kristin’s body has never been found… How did they convict her killer? Was his family allegedly in on the crime? What were the most crucial mistakes made throughout this investigation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 2
45 min
Killer Thriller: The Ted Bundy Mystery That Still Haunts People
Ted Bundy didn’t look like a monster. He looked like someone you’d trust. Charming, intelligent, and seemingly normal, Bundy fooled friends, girlfriends, neighbors, and even some of the people investigating him. Bonnie Bartlett joins Elisa Donovan to revisit The Deliberate Stranger and the true story behind one of America’s most notorious serial killers. Decades later, the case still raises unsettling questions about evil hiding in plain sight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31
21 min
Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - The Swiss Beauty Queen
Proceed with caution, as Emily and Shane are discussing the graphic murder of Miss Switzerland finalist, Kristina Joksimovic at the hands of her husband, Marc Rieben. Rieben was methodical when murdering and dismembering his wife, but Kristina’s father learned the truth when he discovered her severed head in a trash bag in their home.   How does Switzerland law differ from The United States? What was Marc Rieben’s defense? Did he receive the death penalty for his unfathomable crimes? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31
32 min
Killer Thriller: How the Central Park Five Case Destroyed Korey Wise’s Life
What happened to Korey Wise after the Central Park Five convictions was almost unimaginable. Emmy-winning actor Jharrel Jerome opens up about filming the brutal prison scenes in Netflix’s When They See Us, portraying Korey Wise’s years inside Rikers, and the emotional toll of stepping into one of the most devastating wrongful conviction stories in America. He also shares the powerful moment the real Korey Wise finally watched the series, and why the story still hits so hard years later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28
29 min
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