Defense Diaries

I love long-form true crime podcasts—the deeper the dive, the better. Defense Diaries is my favorite because of its rich subject matter, excellent writing and production, hosts with voices that draw you in, and integrity and heart that keep you listening. Few independent podcasts check all those boxes in their first season, and if they do, the second season usually fails to capture the same magic. Defense Diaries is the exception. Attorney-turned-podcaster Bob Motta improves on his winning formula in Season 2 by bringing his wife, laser-sharp defense attorney Alison Motta, on as co-host. (I don’t know when exactly Bob fell in love with Ali, but I did in Season 2, Episode 52, “Objections in Motion.”) In subsequent seasons, Bob and Ali offer insightful analysis and commentary on old and new cases. Bob’s extensive coverage of the Delphi murders, which includes boots-on-the-ground reporting of the Richard Allen trial, is particularly excellent. Like much of the content from later seasons, the Delphi coverage is from the Defense Diaries YouTube channel, where they’ve built a thriving community of thoughtful and passionate true crime enthusiasts. It’s a fantastic place to learn about the law, trial processes, and Constitutional rights from longtime experts who aren’t afraid to ask tough questions and fight for justice. If you’re just discovering Defense Diaries, you’re in for a treat.

There was a guy named Marcellus Williams on death row for a murder with the same MO as the murders that Garcia was convicted of. EXACTLY THE SAME! 🤔

LOVE this pod. Love the defense perspective from every angle. PLEASE finish the Garcia case. Not a huge fan of the lives turned into Pods. Bob and Allison together, going through every strand of a case, is a great listen. Thank you both for this content, and your fight to uphold the principles set forth in our constitution for all people.

I decided to start with season one, and I’m so glad I did. The Gacy case seems so straightforward. Until you hear this information presented by the son of Gacy’s defense lawyer. This is incredible. I’m looking forward to successive seasons.