A Conversation with Peter Van Sant on "“Trained to Kill: The Dog Trainer, the Heiress and the Bodyguard," 48 Hours, and a Career Covering Murder

This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on December 20, 2024.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 New York, Hawaii, California, and Indiana.On this week's episode we used information fromCNN's look at the Hannah Kobayashi case:https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/17/us/hannah-kobayashi-missing-update-statement/index.htmlUSA Today's story on the execution of Joseph Corcoran:https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/12/18/indiana-execution-joseph-corcoran/77031838007/CNN on the charges against Luigi Mangione:https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/18/us/luigi-mangione-murder-indictment-new-york/index.htmlThe Guardian's article on new charges in the Gilgo Beach casehttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/17/gilgo-serial-killer-new-victimJoin 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.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Start off 2025 by treating yourself to some self-care. Add a little luxury to your life with our new wonderful sponsor Quince. They’re a brand that specializes in getting us the finer things in life, without the astronomical cost.Mongolian cashmere sweaters. Italian leather handbags. Sheets of European linens. Washable silk shirts. All things that can add a little quality to your life, that make you feel like a high roller. But because Quince cuts out the middlemen, you can enjoy their premium products without emptying your wallet. All Quince items are 50% to 80% less costly than those of their competitors. You’ll be getting an amazing deal without sacrificing on quality. Remember, by supporting our sponsors you’re supporting us and allowing us to do this work. We’re proud to partner with them, because they only work with factories that maintain ethical standards. We recently gifted ourselves some pieces from Quince. Kevin got their Suede Bomber Jacket. He was inspired to get it because he thought it looked like something that Bob Crane’s character would wear on Hogan's Heroes. It’s very stylish. He just wore it to a New Year’s party and it really kept him warm on a cold night. Treat yourself this winter without the luxury price tag. Go to Quince dot com slash msheet for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! That’s quince dot com/msheet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Dec 202443min

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19 Dec 202447min

We talk about a criminal trial as if it was a single event but of course that’s not entirely true. A trial is made up of multiple parts starting with jury selection and going all the way to the delivery of a verdict. Not all of these stages of a trial always get attention but each of them can be tremendously important. In fact, some attorneys claim that a trial can be won or lost in the jury selection process– and that, of course, happens before any case is made to that jury. That is why we have decided to launch a new occasional series we are calling Anatomy of A Trial. In each segment, we will talk to an experienced trial lawyer who will go in depth with us about a particular piece of a trial.Our expert today is Tim Sledd. We will be talking with Tim about voir dire, the process of jury selection. How are jurors picked? What kind of strategies do lawyers use when looking for jurors? How do attorneys try to build a rapport with jurors even before opening statements are delivered?Join 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 wish I could automate all our New Year’s resolutions. Like if we didn’t have to muster the willpower to go on a walk for exercise, or if we could automatically kick ourselves off our phones and launch Margaret Millar books into our hands instead, that’d be awesome. Scary but super helpful. But some things you can automate, like financial goals. That’s where the investing app Acorns comes in. If you’re like us, you’d like to save more money and improve your personal finance for the New Year. Acorns can be your secret weapon in a world where it sometimes feels impossible to get ahead of all those little expenses that drain our bank accounts. We’re so grateful that today’s episode is sponsored by Acorns! Acorns makes it easy to start automatically saving and investing so your money has a chance to grow for you, your kids, and your retirement. You don’t need to be an expert. Acorns will recommend a diversified portfolio that fits you and your money goals. You don’t need to be rich. Acorns lets you invest with the spare money you’ve got right now. You can start with $5 or even just your spare change.Take more control of your financial future now. Set up your Acorns account and start investing in just 5 minutes. Acorns gives you small, simple steps to get you and your money on track. Basically, Acorns does the hard part so you can give your money a chance to grow. At the end of the day, we run a small business, so we know firsthand how hard it can be to figure out money stuff. Plus, we’re not very financially minded. Áine is a history major. Kevin is an English major. We’re not savvy with finances. An app like Acorns is a gamechanger because it allows you to automate so much of this without having to actively think about it. Head to acorns.com/msheet or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Paid non-client endorsement. Compensation provides incentive to positively promote Acorns. Tier 1 compensation provided.Investing involves risk. Acorns Advisers, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. View important disclosures at Acorns.com/msheet See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Dec 202450min

This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on December 13, 2024.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 Minnesota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New York. NewsNation's coverage of the deepfake scandal at a private school in Pennsylvania: https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/explicit-deepfake-images-50-teens-pennsylvania/ABC 27's coverage of the deepfake scandal at a private school in Pennsylvania: https://www.abc27.com/local-news/lancaster/lancaster-county-parents-call-for-change-after-deepfake-pornographic-images-of-over-50-female-students-created/Government Technology's coverage of the deepfake scandal at a private school in Pennsylvania: https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/parents-to-sue-pennsylvania-school-district-over-deepfakesNashville Scene on the connection between Eduardo Aguirre and Nieko Lisi: https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithinthewind/nieko-lisi-homicide-investigation/article_575713fe-ca73-5703-8c14-9ac800ad2d03.htmlWilliamson Scene on Eduardo Aguirre's rape conviction: https://www.williamsonscene.com/news/franklin-real-estate-agent-convicted-of-2022-rape/article_ec2e6840-94d9-11ef-b4f0-b78005bd418b.htmlThe timeline of Nieko Lisi's disappearance: https://www.niekolisi.com/timelineFox 9's coverage of the murder of Drew McGinley and the appeals case of Deandre Turner: https://www.fox9.com/news/court-overturns-murder-conviction-slaying-minneapolis-youth-mentorFox News's coverage of alien chasers and cattle mutilation: https://www.foxnews.com/us/alien-chasers-offer-hints-decades-long-quest-solve-longest-running-murder-mysteryThe Skeptic's Dictionary on cattle mutilation: https://www.skepdic.com/cattle.htmlJoin 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.

13 Dec 202447min

The Murder Sheet sat down with former Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent Jerri Williams. Jerri is known for her podcast, FBI Retired Case File Review, where she goes over fascinating high profile investigations and equally-intriguing lesser known cases with the FBI agents who investigated them all. Jerri also served as a FBI special agent for 26 years. She spoke to us about what it is really like to investigate cases for the FBI.Listen to Jerri's podcast FBI Retired Case File Review here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://jerriwilliams.com/podcast-2/Check out Jerri's website: https://jerriwilliams.com/Buy Jerri's book on FBI Myths and Misconceptions: A Manual for Armchair Detectives here and support local bookstores: https://bookshop.org/p/books/fbi-myths-and-misconceptions-a-manual-for-armchair-detectives-jerri-williams/9740984?ean=9781732462441Buy Jerri's first novel Pay to Play here and support local bookstores: https://bookshop.org/p/books/pay-to-play-jerri-williams/9740961?ean=9781732462427Buy Jerri's follow-up novel Greedy Givers here and support local bookstores: https://bookshop.org/p/books/greedy-givers-jerri-williams/9740935?ean=9781732462403Read Áine's old Business Insider article about the myths about working at the FBI: https://www.businessinsider.com/what-hollywood-gets-wrong-about-being-an-fbi-agent-2016-7Support 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.

11 Dec 20241h 3min

We talk about a criminal trial as if it was a single event but of course that’s not entirely true. A trial is made up of multiple parts starting with jury selection and going all the way to the delivery of a verdict. Not all of these stages of a trial always get attention but each of them can be tremendously important. In fact, some attorneys claim that a trial can be won or lost in the jury selection process — and that, of course, happens before any case is made to that jury. That is why we have decided to launch a new occasional series we are calling Anatomy of A Trial. In each segment, we will talk to an experienced trial lawyer who will go in depth with us about a particular piece of a trial.Our expert today is Alexander Silvert. We will be talking with Alexander about motions in limine and motions to suppress. What's the difference between these filings, and how should attorneys approach these motions? Check out Alexander's terrific book on Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/Mailbox-Conspiracy-Greatest-Corruption-History-ebook/dp/B09KLBWFR8Here is a link to the website of Alexander Silvert: https://www.themailboxconspiracy.com/Support 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.

10 Dec 202457min

This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on December 6, 2024.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 Indiana, Hawaii, California, and Kansas.Hawaii Civil Beat's article on the suicide death of Mike Miske: https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/mike-miske-found-dead-in-federal-prison/Our interview with journalist Ian Lind on the Mike Miske case: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/ae6e8668-45e1-4067-8fd4-a33c826b35e1NBC's coverage of the disappearance of Hannah Kobayashi: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hawaii-woman-reporting-missing-went-willfully-mexico-lapd-says-rcna182566USA Today's coverage of the disappearance of Hannah Kobayashi: https://www.yahoo.com/news/case-missing-hawaii-woman-hannah-164649505.htmlThe decision in the appeal of Francisco "Frankie" Alejandro Mendez in the murder of Dwane Simmons: https://kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/Opinions/125241.pdf?ext=.pdfUSA Today's coverage of Robert Deane's rescue of two kidnapped infants: https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-getting-packages-finds-missing-230937118.htmlJoin 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.

6 Dec 202445min

On March 18, 2023, Angela Craig died in a hospital after a mysterious illness. The 43-year-old Aurora, Colorado woman left behind six children and a husband, James. Those close to the Craigs were immediately suspicious, and made those concerns known to medical personnel and law enforcement. James Craig was a dentist with a history of personal problems. His colleagues suspected him of doing the unthinkable: poisoning Angela. And detectives uncovered a trove of evidence as they dug into his dealings. In this episode, we will focus on the probable cause affidavit for Craig's arrest, along with a few recent developments.The probable cause affidavit for the arrest of James Toliver Craig: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23718101-23cr664-craig-james-toliver_redactedJoin 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.

5 Dec 202453min