The Cheat Sheet: Litigators and Letters
This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on January 25, 2025.The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Hawaii, Florida, and Texas.The Patrick Scruggs case:Fox 13: https://www.fox13news.com/news/howard-frankland-bridge-stabbing-federal-prosecutor-arrest-suspect-driving.ampCNN: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/01/us/patrick-scruggs-florida-highway-stabbing/index.htmlTampa Bay Times: https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2025/01/15/howard-frankland-bridge-stabbing-patrick-scruggs-prosecutor/Fox 13: https://www.fox13news.com/news/defense-man-accused-howard-franklin-stabbing-seek-more-evidenceWFLA: https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/what-led-ex-prosecutor-to-stab-driver-on-the-howard-frankland-bridge-new-court-documents-may-shed-light/The murder of Deputy Jesus Vargas and the attempted murder of US Marshals K9 Rocky:KHOU: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/suspect-dead-deputy-killed-shot-k9-houston/285-8d5f1e9d-7d0e-4e56-bca1-83b1b7c59e65ABC 13: https://abc13.com/post/deputy-jesus-vargas-killed-questions-remain-following-deadly-shooting-brazoria-during-warrant-service-sw-houston/15805982/Fox 26 Houston: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/jesus-vargas-deputy-shooting-robert-lee-davis-warrantThe murder of Dana Ireland:Honolulu Civil Beat: https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/01/brothers-exonerated-in-dana-ireland-murder-case-sue-hawaii-county-police/Our interview with Ken Lawson of the Hawaii Innocence Project: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/bea9d3eb-1fac-4927-88b7-9c1d1b343a00The threats from Roosevelt Sifford:The Palm Beach Post: https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2025/01/22/pbso-inmate-sent-written-threat-to-judge-who-sentenced-him-for-murder-roosevelt-sifford-daliah-weiss/77855321007/Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We work pretty hard at the Murder Sheet, and sometimes when we overdo it, we end up feeling and frankly looking totally worn out and depleted. If you’ve ever run into us eating fish sandwiches and looking distressed at the food court, you probably have seen this firsthand. That's why we’re thrilled about our brand new sponsor, Prolon! Prolon is a science-backed solution that helps rejuvenate you from the cellular level and out. We’re talking better energy, improved skin appearance, and fat loss. ‘Prolon’s Fasting Mimicking Diet is a plant-based nutrition program backed by leading US medical centers. You kick things off with a five-day program where you enjoy snacks, soups, and beverages designed to make your body’s cells believe they’re fasting. At the same time, you’re giving a serious boost to your metabolic and cardiovascular health.You don’t have to think about it or worry. Everything is pre-packaged and carefully labeled. You just eat the food and enjoy healthier blood sugar levels, fat loss, and having more energy. They’ve found that three consecutive Prolon cycles can reduce your biological age score by 2.5 years and cut your waist circumference by 1.5 inches.We love that Prolon is science-backed, and that it was researched and developed over the course of decades at USC’s Longevity Institute. It’s the perfect reset for anyone who’s looking to supercharge their health. Fasting can help achieve your health goals, but it’s really hard. Try fasting with food instead. Try Prolon. To help you kickstart a health plan that truly works, Prolon is offering Murder Sheet listeners 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Nutrition Program! ● Just visit ProlonLife.com/MSHEET—to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24 Jan 39min
The Delphi Murders: First Person: James Luttrull: Part Two
The Delphi Murders: First Person: James Luttrull Part TwoWe interviewed James Luttrull, a veteran prosecutor who worked with Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland and Carroll County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Stacey Diener to secure the conviction of Richard Allen in the Dlephi murders case. .Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Jan 52min
The Delphi Murders: First Person: James Luttrull: Part One
Part OneWe interviewed James Luttrull, a veteran prosecutor who worked with Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland and Carroll County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Stacey Diener to secure the conviction of Richard Allen in the Delphi murders case. .Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Jan 47min
The Delphi Murders: First Person: Chief Deputy Prosecutor Stacey Diener: Part Two
The Delphi Murders: First Person: Chief Deputy Prosecutor Stacey Diener Part TwoWe interviewed Carroll County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Stacey Diener. In this episode, we spoke with her about some of the memorable moments in the Richard Allen trial.Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22 Jan 47min
The Delphi Murders: First Person: Chief Deputy Prosecutor Stacey Diener: Part One
We interviewed Carroll County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Stacey Diener. In this episode, we spoke with her about her extensive background in prosecution and her early involvement in the Richard Allen case. Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22 Jan 40min
The Delphi Murders: Motion to Correct Errors
We discuss the latest defense filing in the Richard Allen case.Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.In our work on this podcast slash t-shirt business, we want to stay creative. We need to get focused. We have to get good sleep or we end up sounding completely ridiculous. Regardless of whatever mood or feeling you want to achieve, you can rely on VIIA Hemp. It’s a veritable Swiss Army knife of wellness.This is a company that crafts premium hemp products. Topicals. Drops. Gummies. Vapes. And more. THC of all levels, along with THC free CBD options. All tailored to a mood or experience. The perfect thing to beat those midwinter blues.We have been absolutely relying on the Flowstate gummies to survive this January and February. We have been busy with interviews and book writing, so feeling we’re maintaining focus and getting stuff done has been helpful to our mental health. It delivers right to your door. You don’t need a medical card. So if you’re 21+, treat yourself to 15% off AND if you’re new to VIIA - get a free gift of your choice with our exclusive code: MSHEET at VIIAHEMP.COM. We are talking about the only lifestyle hemp brand. Whether you want to microdose or get in the zone for work, get VIIA. Give them a try. Try VIIA and experience the full spectrum of benefits—microdosed, and perfectly balanced. If you’re 21+, head to Viiahemp.com and use the code MSHEET to receive 15% off AND if you’re new to VIIA - get a free gift of your choice. Use code MSHEET at checkout. After you purchase they ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Enhance your everyday with VIIA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22 Jan 51min
The Delphi Murders: First Person: Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland: Part Two
We interviewed Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland. In this episode, we spoke with him about his experience at the trial of Richard Allen. Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Jan 46min
The Delphi Murders: First Person: Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland: Part One
We interviewed Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland. In this episode, we spoke with him about becoming prosecutor, the pre-trial phase of the case against Richard Allen, and why he likes being the underdog. Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Jan 1h 7min
