True Crime Cat Lawyer

Elyse Waters

Lawyer by day, crazy cat lady by night. A true crime podcast hosted by a lawyer and her mustached tuxie focused on cases from the Pacific Northwest.

  1. 02/09/2025

    Marisela Botello

    Connect with Us Episode written by Elizabeth Atwood. Sources: Marisela Botello murder trial: Lisa Dykes guilty of murder, sentenced to life in prison | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Woman Killed Woman She Saw in in Bed with Boyfriend Lisa Dykes found guilty of Marisela Botello-Valadez murder | wfaa.com Marisela Botello murder trial: Suspect Lisa Dykes’ boyfriend describes stabbing | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas woman found guilty in the murder of Seattle woman – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Trial begins for woman accused of murder in the death of Marisela Botello – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Wife pleads guilty to tampering in woman's murder Remains found in wooded area identified as Marisela Botello | wfaa.com Texas prosecutors drop murder charges against 2 of 3 people in fatal stabbing of Seattle woman Dallas jury takes less than an hour to issue Lisa Dykes life sentence for murder - CBS Texas Murder case dropped against Charles Beltran and Nina Marano Marisela Botello case: Couple charged with murder caught in Cambodia after fleeing | FOX 13 Seattle Texas Woman Sentenced For Fatally Stabbing Tourist She Found In Bed With Her Boyfriend | HuffPost Woman accused in Deep Ellum stabbing death testifies in her own defense - CBS Texas Texas woman who fled to Cambodia found guilty of murder in stabbing of Seattle woman | The Seattle Times Marissa Botello Valadez Murder Trial: Boyfriend Charles Beltran Takes the Stand | News Talk WBAP-AM Texas woman who fled to Cambodia ahead of trial found guilty of murder in stabbing of Seattle woman Marisela Botello Valadez Murder Trial: Jury Deliberations Underway | KLIF-AM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min

  2. 02/01/2025

    Rhonda Casto

    Rhonda Casto was a young mother who absolutely adored her baby daughter. Even though she was very unhappy in her relationship with her baby's father, Stephen Nichols, Rhonda tried to make the best of the situation for her baby girl. Sadly, Rhonda didn't make it out of the situation. This is the case of Rhonda Casto. Connect with Us Use code "PODCAST" to save 20% off your order in our Etsy sticker shop! **Episode written by Liz Atwood** --------------------------------- Sources: Rhonda Kristen Casto (1986-2009) - Find a Grave Memorial Slain model’s cliff fall prophecy Dad accused of pushing girlfriend off cliff for life insurance money pleads guilty — and avoids prison – Crime Online STATE OF OREGON v. STEVEN WAGNER NICHOLS (2017) | FindLaw Mystery at Eagle Creek: What really happened on Oregon model's fatal hike? - CBS News Oregon Man Pleads Guilty in Girlfriend's Cliff Death '48 Hours' investigates case of Oregon man accused of pushing his girlfriend to her death - oregonlive.com Investigating the death of Rhonda Casto Mystery at Eagle Creek: 'Either I pushed her, she jumped on her own accord or she slipped' Man pleads to homicide in girlfriend's death along Eagle Creek trail - oregonlive.com From a fall to a push to a '48 Hours' mystery Trail of Tears - CBS News In new TV show, Oregon man accused of girlfriend's death says he had sex with victim's underage sister - oregonlive.com Destroyed evidence won't deter case against Bend man accused of killing girlfriend during hike - oregonlive.com Family: No justice in Rhonda Casto death - CBS News Man charged in girlfriend's cliff death strikes plea deal - CBS News Stephen Nichols, Oregon man, charged in 2009 hiking death of girlfriend, Rhonda Casto - CBS News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min

  3. 01/25/2025

    Chanin Starbuck

    Chanin and Clay Starbuck went through a lot during their two marriages (yes, they married and divorced and then remarried each other). Unfortunately, the second time wasn't the charm and the couple was headed for a second divorce. Chanin received custody of the couple's 3 minor children and Clay was ordered to pay both child support and spousal maintenance support (aka alimony). Clay was behind on his payments and seemed to think he only had one option... Connect with Us ------------------------------------------ Sources: https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-chanin-starbuck-s-murder https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1288771 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/feb/07/police-starbuck-hid-home-posed-ex-wifes-body/ https://www.khq.com/news/a-lot-of-evidence-wasn-t-even-tested-motion-for-post-conviction-dna-testing-in/article_1dd37d8e-cd52-11eb-85a2-6b4b189702de.html https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/wa-court-of-appeals/1712729.html https://www.kxly.com/news/local-news/starbuck-defense-makes-last-minute-legal-maneuvers/article_d82ccb91-e318-57d7-b9af-c80df7ea8e96.html https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/jun/14/judge-allows-post-conviction-dna-testing-in-starbu/ https://www.kvue.com/amp/article/news/crime/judge-denies-clay-starbucks-murder-appeal/293-125601043 https://www.krem.com/amp/article/news/former-lovers-testify-in-starbuck-murder-trial/293-168590089 https://www.kxly.com/news/local-news/starbuck-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-ex-wife-s-killing/article_e10c9145-96c0-5cdb-9474-e927ff6020a5.html https://www.krem.com/amp/article/news/crime/starbuck-to-be-charged-with-sexual-violation-of-human-remains/293-168334594 https://www.khq.com/news/body-of-25-year-old-loghan-starbuck-has-been-found-family-says-donation-account-has/article_3075344a-78bb-11ec-9616-238b533aa78c.html https://www.khq.com/news/medical-examiner-testifies-in-the-clay-starbuck-murder-trial-warning-graphic-details/article_588f4c4f-8b65-57f7-85df-1b2ab9c3f037.html https://www.courts.wa.gov/content/petitions/92363-9%20COA%20Appellants%20Brief.pdf https://thecinemaholic.com/chanin-starbuck-murder-where-is-her-husband-clay-starbuck-now/ https://www.khq.com/news/911-protocol-not-followed-the-day-chanin-starbuck-was-murdered/article_4ac551c2-ef48-5dbe-a64f-ec67509ebd63.html https://www.kxly.com/news/local-news/starbuck-maintains-innocence-for-ex-wife-s-killing/article_2503dfe4-3a91-53f5-8d7c-f79b330d5afa.html https://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/pdf/318451.unp.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min

  4. 01/18/2025

    Randy Roth

    Randy Roth had a lot of wives over the years. Some left willingly, one he divorced. But today's episode is about the two wives Randy killed. And his motive was one of the classics: money. Connect with Us Episode Written by Elizabeth Atwood. Show Notes: Randy Roth - Wikipedia Janis Louise Brasel Roth (1952-1981) - Find a Grave Memorial The Disturbing Story Of Wife Killer Randy Roth Randy Roth: The Wife Killer Who Almost Got Away With Murder Is Randy Roth Still In Prison? 'A Rose For Her Grave' Is Based On A True Story State v. Roth - Washington - Case Law - VLEX 888002472 Murderer Now Real `Pen Pal' -- Randy Roth Tolls The Internet | The Seattle Times A Rose for Her Grave by Ann Rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  5. 11/01/2024 ·  Bonus

    TCCL Presents: Cascadia Crime & Cryptids

    Hello and welcome back to True Crime Cat Lawyer…kind of. We’re still on our break but we didn’t want to leave you hanging without content so we’re sharing episodes from some of our favorite true crime podcasts!  This week, we’re highlighting another PNW podcast we’ve collaborated with before: Cascadia Crime & Cryptids! Hosted by Sarah & Caro, the podcast covers true crime with a sprinkling of spooky stories from the Cascadia bioregion. Follow Cascadia Crime & Cryptids! --------------------------- Sources: https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Katrina_Nash https://charleyproject.org/case/katrina-marie-nash https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14965988/katrina-marie-nash https://jared315.tripod.com/index-3.html https://www.columbian.com/news/2013/jul/26/accused-killer-mentions-cold-case/ http://findcarrie.blogspot.com/2006/01/hospital-disappearances.html https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/cases/located.htm https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/bones-found-in-olympia-park-are-from-15-year-old-girl/ https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/olympia-girl-s-remains-provide-no-clues-to-how-1167795.php https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missing87975/endangered-missing-child-katrina-nash-t3240.html https://www.valleyhillsfh.com/obituaries/Joseph-Reneau/#!/TributeWall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min

  6. 10/25/2024 ·  Bonus

    TCCL Presents: Coffee & Cases

    Hello and welcome back to True Crime Cat Lawyer…kind of. We’re still on our break but we didn’t want to leave you hanging without content so we’re sharing episodes from some of our favorite true crime podcasts!  This week, we’re highlighting Coffee & Cases. Hosted by Allison and Maggie, Coffee & Cases covers unsolved true crime cases on a weekly basis. Follow Coffee & Cases! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min

  7. 10/18/2024 ·  Bonus

    TCCL Presents: United States of Murder

    Hello and welcome back to True Crime Cat Lawyer…kind of. We’re still on our break but we didn’t want to leave you hanging without content so we’re sharing episodes from some of our favorite true crime podcasts!  True Crime Cat Lawyer presents...United States of Murder! Hosted by Ashley and Lacey, United States of Murder takes listeners on a road trip through the U.S. covering a range of lesser known crimes, unsolved cases, serial killers, and more. Follow United States of Murder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min

  8. 09/21/2024

    Jami Sherer & Devan Schmidt

    TW: Domestic Violence For this episode, we head to Washington State to cover a no-body homicide and a suspicious death. Connect with Us Sponsor: RainBro Crafts | Promo Code: CATLAW This episode was written by Elizabeth Atwood. ___________________________________ Sources: Not guilty verdict in Devan Schmidt murder trial | CapitolHillSeattle.com West Seattle man charged with second-degree murder, 5 years after 29-year-old woman found dead | The Seattle Times ‘A crime against women’ — Schmidt murder case ends with assault conviction, 17-month sentence | CapitolHillSeattle.com courts.wa.gov Seattle police arrest suspect in 2015 homicide Five years later, arrest made in Devan Schmidt case — UPDATE: MURDER CHARGE | CapitolHillSeattle.com Six years after Madison Valley woman’s death, trial begins in Devan Schmidt murder case | CapitolHillSeattle.com https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/276dfwa.html#:~:text=Steven%20was%20found%20guilty%20of,body%20has%20not%20been%20found. https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/bizarre-revenge-plot-is-alleged-1112454.php https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20020611&slug=murder11e https://www.corrections1.com/corrections/articles/clemency-given-to-wash-inmate-who-reported-murder-for-hire-plot-6b1fEIji9JldKPbm/ https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20000609&slug=4025757 https://charleyproject.org/case/jami-sue-sherer https://loriajohnston.medium.com/the-disappearance-of-jami-hagel-sherer-5d90b4e5211a https://casetext.com/case/state-v-sherer-1 https://thecinemaholic.com/jami-sherer-murder-where-is-steven-sherer-now/ https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca9/09-35934/09-35934-2012-04-27.html https://www.anylaw.com/case/u-state-v-sherer/court-of-appeals-of-washington/08-19-2002/f86XYWYBTlTomsSB5hwO https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34735899/jami_sue-sherer https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/murder-for-hire-plot-gets-inmate-life-term-1149740.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min
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4.7
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About

Lawyer by day, crazy cat lady by night. A true crime podcast hosted by a lawyer and her mustached tuxie focused on cases from the Pacific Northwest.

Information

  • Creator
    Elyse Waters
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Elyse Waters
  • Show Website
    True Crime Cat Lawyer

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