S8 E192: The Trial of Alex Murdaugh: The State’s Rebuttal Case

This episode, The Detective Who Slept with a Witness, focuses on the prosecution's withering cross examination of Det. Michael Struk. Host Kary Antholis discusses the implications of this testimony for both the defense and the prosecution. Kary is joined by co-host Brittany Bookbinder and Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Juni 202131min

We conclude our three-part series about the life of Robert Durst's best friend and alleged victim, Susan Berman. This episode, The Tragic End, tracks Susan's initially hopeful and ultimately fatal Hollywood experience. We also discuss the first week of testimony in Durst's trial for Berman's murder with Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Juni 202136min

This special bonus episode explores the first week of witnesses taking the stand in the Durst trial. An array of physicians offered their testimony regarding a piece of evidence that the Defense argues upends the Prosecution's assertion that Robert Durst had a motive for killing Susan Berman. Evidence was also presented by the Prosecution regarding Robert Durst's propensity towards physical violence and abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Maj 202123min

The trial of Robert Durst the murder of his friend Susan Berman resumed on May 18 after a fourteen month delay. We dedicate this episode to telling you how the parties approached restarting their arguments, including Deputy District Attorney John Lewin's tactical decision to focus on some of Robert Durst's most incriminating statements. We also bring you updates on a couple of the more interesting developments that happened beyond the earshot of the jurors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Maj 202134min

With the Los Angeles murder trial of Robert Durst beginning this Tuesday, May 18, we bring you to date on the latest developments in the case, including some intense courtroom drama and a wild attorney press conference. We also continue our three part series on the life of his best friend and alleged victim, Susan Berman. This episode, entitled Big Personality, focuses on Susan establishing her career as a writer, the emotional and psychological troubles she confronted as a young adult and the forging of her relationship with Robert Durst. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Maj 202135min

Robert Durst and his attorneys traded assertions that the other was experiencing "dementia" in various statements to Judge Mark Windham. In a series of pretrial motions and court filings, Durst's team sought to further postpone the resumption of his trial for the murder of Susan Berman — apparently to no avail, The trial is scheduled to start again today, as the same jury reconvenes after a fourteen month postponement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Maj 202110min

With the Los Angeles murder trial of Robert Durst scheduled to restart on May 17, we begin Season Two with a three part series on the life of his best friend and alleged victim, Susan Berman. This episode, entitled Easy Street, focuses on Susan's early life, growing up in Las Vegas as the daughter of a well known organized crime figure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Maj 202126min

Wednesdays starting May 12th.After a hiatus of over 14 months, the trial of Robert Durst for the murder of his best friend, Susan Berman, resumes with the same jury, the same lawyers and the same judge that started on the trial in March of 2020.The story of this wealthy scion of a New York real estate dynasty and his possible involvement in the deaths of three people became world-famous because of the popular HBO series, The Jinx. Hear the story of the Durst murder trial as it happens, with unique access to evidence and testimony from pre-trial proceedings, courtroom recaps, expert commentary, witness testimony and interviews with individuals who have special knowledge related to the homicide trial.Listen to the Season 1 of this podcast for the overviews of their cases presented last year to the jury by both the prosecution and the defense lawyers. And then subscribe to Season 2 for all of the breaking news and drama of this national media trial.This groundbreaking real-time true crime series is created, hosted and produced by Oscar and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Kary Antholis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Apr 20212min