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4 DAYS AGO

Nancy Guthrie abduction: Are we any closer to knowing what really happened? (edited)

The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie escalates. Just hours after Savannah Guthrie issued a public plea, the FBI released disturbing doorbell footage showing a masked, armed suspect disabling Nancy’s camera the night she disappeared. Overnight, a man detained near the Mexican border in connection with the case was released after authorities carried out a court-ordered search of the property where he had been staying in Rio Rico, Arizona. Federal officials say they are reviewing multiple persons of interest. Meanwhile, a Bitcoin account referenced in alleged ransom letters showed minor activity after a $6 million deadline passed. So what does this latest turn mean? Was the detention a real lead — or a dead end? And what does the suspect’s behavior on camera reveal? Kayla Brantley is joined by retired homicide detective Chris McDonough to break down the latest developments and what could come next. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: thetrial@dailymail.com WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27 min
30/10/2025

Bright Lights and Dark Alleyways - Episode 1

On Saturday 1st of November 2003, fourteen-year-old Charlene Downes disappeared from her hometown of Blackpool. The story of what happened to her has haunted the town ever since – but is it true? Twenty years later, another Blackpool girl, broadcaster Nicola Thorp, looks into this case that she remembers from her childhood. But she quickly finds out that it goes deeper than she could have imagined. Nicola revisits the immediate aftermath of Charlene’s disappearance. When the police respond, they discover that dark secrets are being kept in Blackpool. The following content may feel overwhelming. Everyone's Invited was built on the voices of brave survivors who shared their submissions with us. If you would like to share your experience, please submit it via the Everyone’s Invited Survivor Safe Space at: https://www.everyonesinvited.uk/submissions/submit If you have any information about the disappearance of Charlene Downes, you can contact us at charlene@thecrimedesk.com. New episodes of Charlene: Somebody Knows Something are released on Thursdays. Join The Crime Desk to hear all episodes straight away. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new series. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Visit newsletter.thecrimedesk.com to sign up to our free weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30/10/2025

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32 min
9 JAN

The Maduro Case: Power, Prosecution, and a President in Chains

The Trial: USA breaks down the criminal cases dominating American courtrooms — and the national conversation. In this episode, we focus on the capture and prosecution of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, following a covert U.S. operation that stunned the world. We explain how the mission was carried out, the federal narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores now face, what happened at their New York arraignment, and the legal battle ahead over immunity, jurisdiction, and whether this case will proceed to a full trial. Elite security expert Will Geddes joins the show to explain how high-risk extractions work and why this operation may change how the world views executive security. We also cover key developments in the Nick Reiner double-murder case and the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, as 2026 begins with major legal questions around accountability and power. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: thetrial@dailymail.com WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Jan

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25 min
06/11/2025

Rez - Episode 3

On a chilly morning in Blackpool, Nicola interviews Mohammed Raveshi, one of the men charged in relation to Charlene’s disappearance. Some still believe he is guilty. But as he tells the strange story of how he ended up on trial for the murder of a young girl, it just raises more questions. If you have any information about the disappearance of Charlene Downes, you can contact us at charlene@thecrimedesk.com. New episodes of Charlene: Somebody Knows Something are released on Thursdays. Join The Crime Desk to hear all episodes straight away. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new series. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Visit newsletter.thecrimedesk.com to sign up to our free weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06/11/2025

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39 min
20/11/2025

Issues With The Evidence - Episode 5

What had gone so wrong with Charlene’s case? After some very public failings, the police put one of their own in front of a disciplinary hearing. But this is bigger than one bad detective. As Nicola investigates the fallout from the collapsed trial, she uncovers secrets, mistakes and mysteries that have her questioning everything about the case. The following content may feel overwhelming. Everyone's Invited was built on the voices of brave survivors who shared their submissions with us. If you would like to share your experience, please submit it via the Everyone’s Invited Survivor Safe Space at: https://www.everyonesinvited.uk/submissions/submit If you have any information about the disappearance of Charlene Downes, you can contact us at charlene@thecrimedesk.com. New episodes of Charlene: Somebody Knows Something are released on Thursdays. Join The Crime Desk to hear all episodes straight away. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new series. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Visit newsletter.thecrimedesk.com to sign up to our free weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20/11/2025

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41 min
30/10/2025

The Trial - Episode 2

Two men are arrested and charged – for murdering Charlene and disposing of her body. Police and prosecutors believe they have the audio tapes to prove it. But it’s not so simple. What happens in the trial will shock everyone and shape this story for years to come. Nicola uncovers the drama in the court room, and the controversial conclusion to the trial that still haunts the case. The following content may feel overwhelming. Everyone's Invited was built on the voices of brave survivors who shared their submissions with us. If you would like to share your experience, please submit it via the Everyone’s Invited Survivor Safe Space at: https://www.everyonesinvited.uk/submissions/submit If you have any information about the disappearance of Charlene Downes, you can contact us at charlene@thecrimedesk.com. New episodes of Charlene: Somebody Knows Something are released on Thursdays. Join The Crime Desk to hear all episodes straight away. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new series. Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com. Visit newsletter.thecrimedesk.com to sign up to our free weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30/10/2025

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26 min
23 JAN

The Sex-Trafficking Trial Rocking the World of Luxury Real-Estate

This week on The Trial: USA, we break down the explosive case against luxury real-estate powerbrokers the Alexander Brothers. Once known for closing multimillion-dollar deals for A-list clients, the siblings are now facing serious criminal charges that threaten to bring their empire crashing down. Host Kayla Brantley is joined by Katherine Kallergis, senior reporter at The Real Deal - who helped uncover the case to explain how the allegations emerged, what prosecutors say happened, and why this trial could have major ripple effects across New York’s elite real-estate world. Also in this episode, a major development in the controversial 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg. After years of being ruled a suicide, federal prosecutors are now moving to reopen the case, reigniting questions that have haunted her family for more than a decade. Plus, we bring you the latest from the Brendan Banfield murder trial, where prosecutors allege a chilling plot involving betrayal, manipulation, and the killing of both his wife and a complete stranger. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: thetrial@dailymail.com WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Jan

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23 min
04/10/2025

Diddy - Jailed

In this FINAL episode of our Diddy series Kayla and Dan have all the drama from the courtroom in Manhattan as Sean Combs was jailed for over 4 years. In a hearing lasting for almost eight hours, including an emotional 12-minute plea from the defendant, the judge was not persuaded to release him. Instead he said violence against women had to be met with accountability. The judge also praised the bravery of the women who told the world their story. Follow us on Instagram @thetrialpod Email us thetrial@dailymail.com WhatsApp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Kayla Brantley and Daniel Bates Editor: Sam Morris Producer: Caroline Cheetham Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: thetrial@dailymail.com WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04/10/2025

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31 min
20/06/2025

Diddy - A Trial by Media with Lisa Bloom

We are in week six of the US vs. Sean “Diddy” Combs, and it’s been interesting to say the least. There have been multiple juror issues this week with juror #6 being dismissed for inconsistencies, and juror #7 being questioned. In addition, there was a juror who was too sick to make it to trial, so the court was adjourned. So, in our 6th week, we are missing two days of trial, but that doesn’t mean that listeners are missing any parts of the Trial of Diddy. This episode brings an exclusive interview with attorney Lisa Bloom, who is representing Dawn Richard and John Doe in civil cases against Diddy. On Tuesday, we will be bringing you the word-for-word court account of Brendan Paul, Diddy’s “Drug Dealer.” Tune in to hear the word-for-word testimony from these witnesses and so much more. Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6 Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Email us thetrial@dailymail.com Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Germania Rodriguez-Poleo and Marjorie Hernandez Editor: Sam Morris Producer: Serita Wesley Writers: Caroline Cheetham & Liz Hull Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: thetrial@dailymail.com WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20/06/2025

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19 min
26/12/2025

Exclusive! Connecting the Unsolved: The Black Dahlia and Zodiac Killer Cases

In this episode of 'The Trial USA,' senior reporter Josh Boswell shares groundbreaking findings that potentially link two of America's most infamous cold cases: The Black Dahlia and the Zodiac Killer. A cold case investigator claims to have cracked the Zodiac's cipher and identified a prime suspect - a former Marine with connections to both cases. We delve into the brutal details of both murders, explores the evidence tying our suspect to each crime, and discuss the extensive efforts made to validate these findings. The revelations could finally solve mysteries that have haunted the public and law enforcement for decades. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: thetrial@dailymail.com WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26/12/2025

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26 min

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