80 episodes
The Docket San Antonio Express-News
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- True Crime
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4.6 • 13 Ratings
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Courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala breaks down the most gripping trials in the Bexar County courthouse. With her decades of experience, Zavala expertly balances crime stories with the intricacies of the law and details from the scene in the courtroom. This podcast will resume in January 2021; until then, look for her insights on EN-Depth.
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Episode 80: DA Joe Gonzales and Judge Ron Rangel
Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzalez and presiding judge of the 379th state district court Judge Ron Rangel join host Elizabeth Zavala for an in-depth discussion on how COVID 19 has changed the court system and what we can expect moving forward.
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Episode 79: High-profile criminal cases in Bexar County pending due to Coronavirus pandemic
Several high-profile criminal cases that were expected to go to trial this year may have to wait until the COVID-19 pandemic is under control, judicial and county officials said. Express News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala and host Luis Vazquez discuss some of those high-profile cases and where they stand.
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Episode 78: The trial of Denys Martinez for intoxication manslaughter and manslaughter
Courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala describes the covers the trial of a the driver who ran a red light, speeding more than 100 miles per hour, and was convicted of intoxication manslaughter and manslaughter in the horrific death of Rita Barbara Martinez. https://www.expressnews.com/podcasts/the-docket/
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Episode 77: The murder trial of Leandre Hill for the shooting of Randall Perkins
An assistant lacrosse coach at Smithson Valley High School, Randall Perkins, was shot and killed at a party near the main campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio. He was 20.
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Episode 76: San Antonio teen pleads guilty to gruesome killing of mom
Courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala discusses a plea agreement reached involving Matthew Dempsey, accused of killing his mother with help from a friend.
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A judge removed for racial slurs, a conviction in the death of San Antonio college student
Courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala updates listeners on the removal of a visiting judge accused of using racial slurs and a verdict in the killing of a San Antonio college student. Read more: https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Podcast-Removal-of-a-visiting-judge-and-a-14438400.php
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Customer Reviews
Didn’t know this existed.
Wow! just discovered this podcast, Hope to listen to local cases on trial.
Needs work and new 2020 episodes
As an avid crimes podcast listener, this is a notch below middle of the road. Needs better production (more music and better scripts.) this is just interviewing the journalist.
Bexar County justice gets its own podcast
I’ve enjoyed reading the work of Elizabeth Zavala and the other EN reporters who cover the Bexar County Courthouse. This podcast allows a more in depth exploration of the most interesting cases.
If you’re interested in local justice stories, this podcast is for you.