The Forensic Room

The Forensic Room Team

The Forensic Room is a weekly live show committed to fact-based true crime reporting, forensic evidence, legal analysis and advocacy for victims and witnesses.

Episodes

  1. Oct 24

    The Forensic Room Courtroom Debrief: US v. Matthew Farwell w/ Special Guest, Margaret McLean

    You may remember Margaret McLean from the time she spent alongside Kevin of Yellow Cottage Tales during the Karen Read trial. Well, we're thrilled to welcome her to The Forensic Room! Margaret has been inside the courtroom daily, following the federal trial of Matthew Farwell in connection with the death of Sandra Birchmore, and we're looking forward to hearing her firsthand observations. We'll sit down with Margaret to recap this week's courtroom proceedings, discuss the testimony and evidence presented, hear her impressions of how the case is unfolding for both the prosecution and the defense, and explore the moments that have stood out to her along the way. This entire hour is dedicated to Sandra Birchmore. Sandra deserves to remain at the center of this conversation, and that's exactly where we intend to keep her. We hope you'll join us for an important discussion as we continue following the evidence, the testimony, and the pursuit of accountability. The case doesn't end with the camera stops. So stay connected with The Forensic Room for courtroom coverage, evidence breakdowns, investigative deep dives, and the facts behind the noise. YouTube: The Forensic Room Instagram: The Forensic RoomTikTok: The Forensic RoomTwitter: The Forensic Room STAND WITH THE WITNESSES. DEFEND THE TRUTH. Witnesses should never have to choose between telling the truth and protecting themselves from harassment, intimidation, or abuse. Visit www.defendingthetruth.org to learn more about witness abuse, why it matters, and what you can do to help. Every voice matters. Every witness deserves to be heard. And the pursuit of truth shouldn't come with a price tag of fear.

  2. Oct 24

    What They Should Have Said...

    For years, we've heard accusations that witnesses conspired to frame Karen Read for John O'Keefe's death. But what happens when we examine what those witnesses ACTUALLY said and did versus what they COULD have said and done if framing Karen Read had truly been their goal? Think about it. If you're supposedly part of an elaborate conspiracy to frame someone, wouldn't you make sure your statements helped accomplish that goal? Wouldn't you take advantage of opportunities to strengthen the narrative rather than say or do things that could potentially undermine it? So we're going through witness statements and testimony, and asking: 🔎 What SHOULD they have said? 🔎 What COULD they have done? 🔎 What did they ACTUALLY say and do? 🔎 And does any of it make sense when viewed through the lens of the alleged conspiracy? PLUS…WE HAVE SPECIAL GUESTS! 🎉 We're thrilled to welcome back NEW — Non-Expert Witness, who we've all fallen in love with in record time! ❤️ And because one special guest just isn't enough, we've got ANOTHER SURPRISE GUEST joining us a little later in the show! Bring your questions, your critical thinking skills, and maybe a little common sense. We're going to have some fun with this one! The case doesn't end with the camera stops. So stay connected with The Forensic Room for courtroom coverage, evidence breakdowns, investigative deep dives, and the facts behind the noise. YouTube: The Forensic Room Instagram: The Forensic RoomTikTok: The Forensic RoomTwitter: The Forensic Room STAND WITH THE WITNESSES. DEFEND THE TRUTH. Witnesses should never have to choose between telling the truth and protecting themselves from harassment, intimidation, or abuse. Visit www.defendingthetruth.org to learn more about witness abuse, why it matters, and what you can do to help. Every voice matters. Every witness deserves to be heard. And the pursuit of truth shouldn't come with a price tag of fear.

  3. Oct 17

    The Forensic Room Courtroom Debrief: US v. Farwell (Sandra Birchmore) + SC v. Murdaugh Ep 2.

    Two major cases. A week of courtroom developments. A whole lot to unpack! Join us for another episode of The Forensic Room Courtroom Debrief as we catch you up on the latest developments in two cases we're closely following. 🔎 UNITED STATES v. MATTHEW FARWELL It's been a week of difficult and, at times, heartbreaking testimony in the federal trial of Matthew Farwell in connection with the death of Sandra Birchmore. We'll be breaking down the testimony presented throughout the week, discussing the evidence introduced in court, and highlighting some of the most significant developments as the prosecution continues presenting its case.Sandra's life mattered, and we're committed to keeping the focus on the facts, the evidence, and the pursuit of justice. ⚖️ SOUTH CAROLINA v. ALEX MURDAUGH Remember those SPICY filings we discussed in our previous episode? Well, they're back in the spotlight! We're bringing you an update on the latest pretrial hearing, where the court addressed the filings and arguments we've been following as Murdaugh's defense team continues its efforts ahead of his anticipated retrial. We'll revisit the issues raised by both sides, discuss what happened during the hearing, and explain what it could mean as this case moves forward. ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: Our discussion of the Farwell trial may potentially include disturbing testimony and sensitive details surrounding Sandra Birchmore's death. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. The case doesn't end with the camera stops. So stay connected with The Forensic Room for courtroom coverage, evidence breakdowns, investigative deep dives, and the facts behind the noise. YouTube: The Forensic Room Instagram: The Forensic RoomTikTok: The Forensic RoomTwitter: The Forensic Room STAND WITH THE WITNESSES. DEFEND THE TRUTH. Witnesses should never have to choose between telling the truth and protecting themselves from harassment, intimidation, or abuse. Visit www.defendingthetruth.org to learn more about witness abuse, why it matters, and what you can do to help. Every voice matters. Every witness deserves to be heard. And the pursuit of truth shouldn't come with a price tag of fear.

  4. Oct 13

    The Forensic Room Courtroom Debrief: SC v. Murdaugh + US v. Farwell (Sandra Birchmore)

    It's been a BUSY week in the Murdaugh case, with a flurry of filings flying back and forth between the defense and prosecution! Murdaugh's defense is once again accusing the State of withholding evidence, including DNA results, FARO scans, and cell phone extraction files. But prosecutor Creighton Waters is firing back with RECEIPTS, and some of these responses are absolute GOLD. We're breaking down the latest filings, reports of a possible grand jury investigation involving the missing murder weapons, Murdaugh's latest appeal involving Becky Hill, and upcoming hearing dates as we inch closer to his April 2027 retrial. PLUS! At the end of today's Murdaugh update, I've spliced in Kerry's excellent coverage of United States v. Matthew Farwell, involving the death of Sandra Birchmore, which we released last night. So if you missed it, stick around and catch up! Thanks for joining us for another Courtroom Debrief! The case doesn't end with the camera stops. So stay connected with The Forensic Room for courtroom coverage, evidence breakdowns, investigative deep dives, and the facts behind the noise. YouTube: The Forensic Room Instagram: The Forensic RoomTikTok: The Forensic RoomTwitter: The Forensic Room STAND WITH THE WITNESSES. DEFEND THE TRUTH. Witnesses should never have to choose between telling the truth and protecting themselves from harassment, intimidation, or abuse. Visit www.defendingthetruth.org to learn more about witness abuse, why it matters, and what you can do to help. Every voice matters. Every witness deserves to be heard. And the pursuit of truth shouldn't come with a price tag of fear.

  5. Oct 6

    From Canton to Colleton: “Filings, Subpoenas & Murdaugh”

    We have A LOT to talk about.First up, we’re diving into the latest responses from Karen Read and Aidan Kearney and breaking down what they’re saying - and what matters.Then…SUBPOENA SEASON IS UPON US. 📬 The witnesses in the Read civil litigation have begun sending subpoenas to content creators who have spent years covering, discussing, and inserting themselves into this case. We’ll talk about who’s receiving them, what’s being requested and where things could go from here.And then, for the first time on The Forensic Room, we’re heading to South Carolina.Let’s talk Murdaugh.The Murdaugh trial is actually where many of us first found one another, long before The Forensic Room existed. With Alex Murdaugh’s retrial scheduled for April, it only feels natural that we come full circle and cover it together.We’ll talk about the case, the upcoming retrial, what we remember from the first trial, and what coverage from The Forensic Room could look like in the future.So yeah…we’re talking about EVERYTHING this week. The case doesn't end with the camera stops. So stay connected with The Forensic Room for courtroom coverage, evidence breakdowns, investigative deep dives, and the facts behind the noise. YouTube: The Forensic Room Instagram: The Forensic RoomTikTok: The Forensic RoomTwitter: The Forensic Room STAND WITH THE WITNESSES. DEFEND THE TRUTH. Witnesses should never have to choose between telling the truth and protecting themselves from harassment, intimidation, or abuse. Visit www.defendingthetruth.org to learn more about witness abuse, why it matters, and what you can do to help. Every voice matters. Every witness deserves to be heard. And the pursuit of truth shouldn't come with a price tag of fear.

  6. Sep 27

    Going Through The Motions

    There are a LOT of motions piling up in the defamation case…so we figured it was time to go through them. Literally. We’ve had several of you DM and email us asking for a breakdown of the latest filings, so this Sunday, we’re diving into the docket and breaking down what’s been filed, what was allowed, what was denied, what’s still pending and what it all actually means.No legalese overload. No digging through dozens of filings by yourself. Just us going, going through the motions, and trying to make sense of what’s happening as this case continues to unfold.And since summer is basically over… *insert all the tears here*… we’re moving to our new regular show time:SUNDAYS at 7 PM ETGrab a drink, pull up the docket and come go through the motions with us. We’ve got a lot to cover.

  7. Sep 14

    The Karen Read Effect + The Lindsay Clancy Connection: Two Trials, One Pattern

    What happens when a criminal trial stops being about the evidence and becomes a social-media spectacle?In this episode, we examine the striking parallels between the Karen Read and Lindsay Clancy cases - from the harassment of jurors as a result of a mistrial, to false accusations against innocent family members, online pile-ons and increasingly unhinged communities treating real people and real tragedies like entertainment.The Read case has already spawned ongoing defamation litigation by witnesses in that case. Now, as the same tactics and accusations emerge in the Clancy case, we'll be asking: "Will history repeat itself?" Join us, as we examine the behavior surrounding these cases, how misinformation spreads, how innocent people become targets and the legal fallout as a result.Two cases. One disturbing pattern. And a whole lot of noise. The case doesn't end with the camera stops. So stay connected with The Forensic Room for courtroom coverage, evidence breakdowns, investigative deep dives, and the facts behind the noise. YouTube: The Forensic Room Instagram: The Forensic RoomTikTok: The Forensic RoomTwitter: The Forensic Room STAND WITH THE WITNESSES. DEFEND THE TRUTH. Witnesses should never have to choose between telling the truth and protecting themselves from harassment, intimidation, or abuse. Visit www.defendingthetruth.org to learn more about witness abuse, why it matters, and what you can do to help. Every voice matters. Every witness deserves to be heard. And the pursuit of truth shouldn't come with a price tag of fear.

  8. Sep 4

    The Leaks: Leaks, Lies + Legal Filings

    After Aidan Kearney recently read live from an undocketed filing in the ongoing civil case, we started to ask ourselves: How many times have we seen this before? So we're rewinding the clock. For the past four years, information, documents, messages, filings, evidence and allegations have repeatedly found their way into the public eye - often before they were officially part of the public record. And the question isn't just what was leaked, but who had access, who benefited, what was being pushed, and what happened when a few of the leaks eventually caught up with them? We're taking a look back at the history of leaks involving Aidan Kearney, Karen Read, and members of Read's own legal team, examining the timing, the tactics, and the narratives that followed. And then we'll bring it right back to today - because despite years of criminal proceedings and court orders the game doesn't appear to have stopped. The case doesn't end with the camera stops. So stay connected with The Forensic Room for courtroom coverage, evidence breakdowns, investigative deep dives and the facts behind the noise. YouTube: The Forensic Room Instagram: The Forensic RoomTikTok: The Forensic RoomTwitter: The Forensic Room STAND WITH THE WITNESSES. DEFEND THE TRUTH. Witnesses should never have to choose between telling the truth and protecting themselves from harassment, intimidation, or abuse. Visit www.defendingthetruth.org to learn more about witness abuse, why it matters and what you can do to help. Every voice matters. Every witness deserves to be heard. And the pursuit of truth shouldn't come with a price tag of fear.

  9. Aug 30

    The Karen Read Files: Your Phone? Evidence. Hers? PRIVATE.

    In this episode of The Karen Read Files, we’re diving into the long-running fight over phone evidence - and the double standard at the heart of it: your phone is evidence, but Karen Read's? PRIVATE. At least according to Read.We’ll walk through the many times she has fought to keep her phone out of scrutiny, but we won’t be leaving Aidan Kearney out of this one either. We’ll take a look at his ongoing fight to keep his phone private, too. And we’re super excited to have NEW (Twitter: @non-expertwitness) joining us to chat all things phones and the battles over what should - and shouldn’t - be seen. The case doesn't end with the camera stops. So stay connected with The Forensic Room for courtroom coverage, evidence breakdowns, investigative deep dives, and the facts behind the noise. YouTube: The Forensic Room Instagram: The Forensic RoomTikTok: The Forensic RoomTwitter: The Forensic Room STAND WITH THE WITNESSES. DEFEND THE TRUTH. Witnesses should never have to choose between telling the truth and protecting themselves from harassment, intimidation, or abuse. Visit www.defendingthetruth.org to learn more about witness abuse, why it matters, and what you can do to help. Every voice matters. Every witness deserves to be heard. And the pursuit of truth shouldn't come with a price tag of fear.

  10. Aug 21

    The Karen Read Files: The "Journalist" Who Got Everything Wrong

    We’re taking on Aidan Kearney’s “Top 50 Things You Must Ignore In Order to Believe That Karen Read Killed John O’Keefe.”Except we’re not ignoring them. We’re going to fact-check them. Number by number, claim by claim, we’ll examine what the evidence actually shows, what he left out, what was misrepresented and where the narrative falls apart.No conspiracy theories. No manufactured outrage. No “trust me, bro.” Just the evidence, the facts, and a whole lot of questions.Because if there are really 50 things we have to ignore…let’s see how many survive a closer look.

  11. Aug 14

    The Taillight: Round Two — Ken Breaks It Down

    One of your biggest requests has finally happened: Ken (@geauxtgr66) is joining us to talk ALL things taillight! 🔴 Ken knows the ins and outs of the evidence and has a knack for thoroughly debunking the conspiracy theories surrounding Karen Read’s taillight - and explaining it in a way that’s far better than we ever could. Join us for The Taillight: Round Two - Ken Breaks It Down. It’s bound to be enlightening! Document Folder Access Can Be Found Here!

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The Forensic Room is a weekly live show committed to fact-based true crime reporting, forensic evidence, legal analysis and advocacy for victims and witnesses.

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  • Creator
    The Forensic Room Team
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
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