Courtroom Trials

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Courtroom trials turn quiet rooms into battlefields. A witness pauses one second too long, a lawyer asks the question everyone was avoiding, a jury walks back in with a verdict that changes history. This show tells the true stories of the courtroom trials that shocked the world. Each episode reconstructs one trial in full, cinematic detail: the crime that filled the front pages, the strategies built in back rooms, the testimony that reversed everything, and the moment the gavel came down. No host chatting between clips, no panel debating verdicts. Just one complete story, narrated start to finish, built from transcripts, evidence files, and the words spoken under oath in the courtroom itself. You will sit through courtroom trials where the defendant was famous and the evidence was not, cases where a single fingerprint or a single lie decided a life, and verdicts that started riots, toppled powerful men, or freed the innocent after decades. Some episodes follow one trial day by day; others trace a case through years of appeals to its final answer. All of them treat the courtroom as what it really is: the room where society decides what it believes. If you are drawn to courtroom drama built from real transcripts instead of scripts, this is built for you. New episodes drop regularly, each one a self-contained trial worth remembering. Subscribe now so the next courtroom story lands the moment it goes live.

  1. 13m ago

    The folded reading glasses that unraveled the murder case

    A folded pair of reading glasses on a trash bin - could an eyewitness without her prescription have been mistaken about what she saw? The folded reading glasses that unraveled the murder case In this episode, we follow the trail of small, precise details that shaped a murder prosecution: a folded pair of reading glasses, a neighbor's sighting, medical records, and a payment ledger kept in the victim's desk. How did those everyday objects and timelines come together to challenge the state's case? Person: Victim - Dennis Mura Person: Defendant - Vicki Tate Person: Witness - Sandra Okafor Date: March 9, 2011 (discovery of body) Location: Pelham Creek Preserve / Sycamore Trace Road Topic: Eyewitness reliability and case-building - At 6:42 a.m. on March 9, 2011, Wade Price found Dennis Mura and a neatly folded pair of reading glasses on a green waste bin along a trail. - Neighbors described Mura as methodical; his desk held a handwritten payment ledger noting a disputed voided check for a contractor. - Vicki Tate, a retired pharmacy technician and Mura’s neighbor, had a strict schedule caring for her diabetic cat and was accounted for at home by 9:30 p.m, on March 7. - Sandra Okafor, who lived two houses east, told police she saw a woman leaving Mura’s yard at about 11:15 p.m. on March 7 and later cooperated fully with detectives. - Defense attorney James Hicks obtained Okafor’s March 5 optometrist records showing her dominant eye was 20/200 without correction and that she had not picked up new lenses by March 10. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The folded reading glasses that unraveled the murder case

  2. 1d ago

    The Verizon Bill That Nearly Destroyed a Man

    A sixteen-year-old girl finds a body with a Verizon bill tucked under its arm, pointing to a man-did he kill the victim? The Verizon Bill That Nearly Destroyed a Man This episode explores the murder of Renata Ogle, found with a Verizon bill bearing another man's name. The subsequent investigation hinges on a single, dangerous question about the nature of cell phone location data. Person: Renata Ogle Date: February ninth Location: Dunmore Avenue Evidence: Verizon bill Key Question: Can a phone be somewhere its owner is not? - A sixteen-year-old girl found Renata Ogle's body at 5:47 AM on February ninth. - A Verizon bill with Duane Tate's name was found under Renata's arm, connecting him to the scene. - Duane Tate, a warehouse loader with no prior record, lived two miles from where the body was discovered. - Tate's cell phone generated a network ping from Tower 7-C, four hundred meters from the scene, within Renata's estimated death window. - A Verizon engineer explained that Tower 7-C's ping was due to "load-balancing," meaning Tate's phone was physically two miles away on Renner Street. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Verizon Bill That Nearly Destroyed a Man

  3. 2d ago

    The Notary Seal That Revealed a Forged Will

    A county road-grader operator finds a notary seal, an object that will expose a forged will and decide who inherits a $340,000 farm. The Notary Seal That Revealed a Forged Will This episode details the discovery of a notary seal and how it became the central piece of evidence in a probate challenge. It explores the circumstances surrounding a man's death and the conflicting wills that surfaced, raising questions about the authenticity of a crucial document. Person: Walter Pruitt Date: January 4, 2019 Location: Dellard County Estate Value: $340,000 Key Evidence: Notary embossing seal - Heather Rice, a road-grader operator, found a small leather snap-pouch containing a notary embossing seal on the shoulder of Route nine. - Walter Pruitt died alone at 72, leaving behind a farm and a handwritten will naming his daughter, Linda, as beneficiary. - Ten days after Pruitt's death, a new will surfaced, dated the day he died, naming former hired hand Mark Hayes as the sole beneficiary. - Linda's attorney discovered that Donald Marsh, a witness on the new will, had died three days before the document was supposedly executed. - Craig Stevens, a notary, had attended a Christmas party at Pruitt's farm two years prior and had access to a roster containing Donald Marsh's name. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Notary Seal That Revealed a Forged Will

  4. 3d ago

    The Clerk's Missing Digit Sent a Woman to Prison

    A single AFIS match and a missing clerical digit turn a neighbor's routine visit into the prosecution's entire case - how did that missing digit expose them? The Clerk's Missing Digit Sent a Woman to Prison In this episode, we trace a murder investigation built on a single fingerprint and a database error. We lay out the moments, evidence and procedural choices that put Shannon Hughes at the center of a trial - and ask how one clerical gap became decisive. Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Aldermoor Road, Caldwell Falls Person: Shannon Hughes Person: Donna Marsh Evidence: 14-inch cast-iron poker with a lifted fingerprint - A lineman, Wade Hensley, found Donna Marsh's body and an open back door at 8:40 a.m. while restoring power to three blocks. - Evidence technician Patricia Lewis lifted the poker at 11:03 a.m., bagged it, and submitted it to AFIS for fingerprint comparison. - AFIS returned a match that the lab reported as belonging to Shannon Hughes, and that match became the centerpiece of the prosecution. - Defense attorney Paul Baker filed a notice to call an independent fingerprint analyst, but a clerical error in the court filing date led Judge Foskett to exclude the notice as untimely. - A Tupperware container labeled "S. Hughes" sat thirty centimeters from the body and was introduced by the prosecution as confirmation of recent presence. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Clerk's Missing Digit Sent a Woman to Prison

  5. 4d ago

    The laminated contractor badge slid from his hand and exposed a killer

    A man is found dead at a levee, and a laminated contractor badge lies nearby. This overlooked evidence could expose a killer in a chilling murder case. The laminated contractor badge slid from his hand and exposed a killer This episode delves into the murder of Terrence Holt and the subsequent investigation that led to the wrongful conviction of Linda Erickson. It explores how crucial evidence was missed and how a reversed surveillance video nearly buried the truth. Person: Terrence Holt Date: November 14, 2011 Location: Sable River levee embankment, Harwick Falls Status: Deceased Evidence: Laminated contractor badge - Warren Padgett discovered Terrence Holt's body at the base of the Sable River levee embankment. - A laminated contractor badge was found ten feet from Holt's body but was logged as vendor debris and not photographed or fingerprinted. - Linda Erickson, a 24-year-old overnight worker at Dalton Foods, had a disciplinary write-up filed against her by Terrence Holt three days before his death. - Surveillance footage showing a figure at 1:47 AM was used to convict Linda, but the timestamp counter was running in reverse. - A Dalton Foods refrigeration-repair van was seen near the levee at 1:50 AM, and its entry into the property was based on a self-printed, non-existent work order. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The laminated contractor badge slid from his hand and exposed a killer

  6. 5d ago

    The Mug in the Car Pointed at the Wrong Man

    A ceramic mug with a victim's name is found in a locked car, implicating its owner-how did it get there? The Mug in the Car Pointed at the Wrong Man This episode explores the murder of Mara Odom in Dellard, Ohio, and how a misplaced object and a mistranslated statement nearly led to the conviction of an innocent man. How did a small detail in a police interview become the foundation of a prosecution? Person: Mara Odom Date: October 3, 2011 Location: Dellard, Ohio Event: Murder investigation Status: Case review - Mara Odom, a 34-year-old immigrant from Sarajevo, worked part-time and volunteered at an ESL program in Dellard, Ohio. - Three days before her death, Mara verbally reported to her supervisor, Stanley Sheridan, that maintenance contractor Brian Lewis was routing invoices incorrectly. - On the night of Mara's death, Brian Lewis's access badge registered an entry at the building's east service door at 11:42 PM, despite his credential being for daytime hours. - A ceramic mug with Mara's name, found in Stanley Sheridan's locked car at an impound lot, was logged as evidence against him. - A paralegal investigator, Terry Bauer, discovered a critical mistranslation in a police interview transcript that read "I left her there." To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Mug in the Car Pointed at the Wrong Man

  7. 6d ago

    The Missing Memo That Hid a Killer

    A bookkeeper is accused of murder after her supervisor is found dead - could a blood type detail and a missing memo expose a wrongful conviction? The Missing Memo That Hid a Killer This episode explores the case of Sandra Pellerin, found murdered in her office, and the subsequent conviction of Vicki Zimmerman. It delves into the overlooked details and assumptions that shaped the investigation and trial. Person: Sandra Pellerin Date: September 13, 1986 Location: Harwick Savings and Loan, Dellport, Harwick County Status: Murdered Accused: Vicki Zimmerman - Thomas Bauer discovered Sandra Pellerin dead in her office at 8:47 PM on September 13, 1986. - A blood smear on the door frame was identified as B-positive, a type shared by nine percent of the population. - Vicki Zimmerman, a 31-year-old bookkeeper, had worked at Harwick Savings and Loan for four years. - Sandra Pellerin, 44, was Vicki's supervisor and was found strangled; approximately $340 was missing from the petty cash box. - The rear service door, which operated on a keypad code, showed no signs of forced entry, leading investigators to focus on current employees. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Missing Memo That Hid a Killer

  8. Aug 25

    A misfiled folder hid footage that freed a wrongly accused woman

    A retired woman is accused of murder after a body is found, but crucial surveillance footage that could clear her name is misfiled. A misfiled folder hid footage that freed a wrongly accused woman This episode details the discovery of Carl Hooper's body and the swift accusation of Peggy Perry, a retired neighbor. It explores how initial evidence pointed towards her, while a critical piece of evidence remained hidden due to a clerical error. Person: Carl Hooper Date: August 10, 2011 Location: Dellard County, Ohio Accused: Peggy Perry Object: Circle K coffee cup - Carl Hooper, a 61-year-old retired logistics coordinator, was found dead on an unmarked trail. - A dog groomer's casual mention of the trail led to the discovery of the body. - Peggy Perry, a 52-year-old retired county assessor's office clerk, lived four houses down from Hooper. - Her fingerprints were found on Hooper's back gate, which the sheriff's office considered significant. - Peggy Perry had an alibi for the night of Hooper's death, playing cards at the Dellard VFW hall with seven witnesses and a sign-in sheet. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

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Courtroom trials turn quiet rooms into battlefields. A witness pauses one second too long, a lawyer asks the question everyone was avoiding, a jury walks back in with a verdict that changes history. This show tells the true stories of the courtroom trials that shocked the world. Each episode reconstructs one trial in full, cinematic detail: the crime that filled the front pages, the strategies built in back rooms, the testimony that reversed everything, and the moment the gavel came down. No host chatting between clips, no panel debating verdicts. Just one complete story, narrated start to finish, built from transcripts, evidence files, and the words spoken under oath in the courtroom itself. You will sit through courtroom trials where the defendant was famous and the evidence was not, cases where a single fingerprint or a single lie decided a life, and verdicts that started riots, toppled powerful men, or freed the innocent after decades. Some episodes follow one trial day by day; others trace a case through years of appeals to its final answer. All of them treat the courtroom as what it really is: the room where society decides what it believes. If you are drawn to courtroom drama built from real transcripts instead of scripts, this is built for you. New episodes drop regularly, each one a self-contained trial worth remembering. Subscribe now so the next courtroom story lands the moment it goes live.

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    OBOMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
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