Danger, Disappearances, and Divorce: A Conversation with Family Law Attorney Patricia McKinnon

There was a hearing in the case on April 9, 2025. Judge Steven Hippler presided. Anne Taylor, Elisa Massoth, and Bicka Barlow represented Bryan Kohberger, who stands accused of murdering Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. Bill Thompson, Ashley Jennings, and Jeff Nye represented the state.Watch the recent hearing in the Idaho murders case on East Idaho News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQwi_ONSbxkPre-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.

15 Apr 1h 18min

The Cheat Sheet: Provocations and PredictionsThis episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on April 11, 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 Texas, the United Kingdom and California.You can read more about the Austin Metcalf case in the New York PostNY Post: https://nypost.com/2025/04/03/us-news/dad-of-teen-accused-of-fatally-stabbing-texas-football-star-austin-metcalf-says-son-was-not-the-aggressor/Here is WFAA's coverage of the Austin Metcalf caseWFAA: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/frisco-stabbing-karmelo-anthony-austin-metcalf-lawyers-arrest/287-715a6fbf-68d4-495e-8825-2ab407508d4fYou can learn more about the murder of Amie Gray from the BBChttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9q4e0e783poThe Judge's sentencing remarks can be found at https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/R-v-Nasen-Saadi.pdfThe Guardian's story on finding murderers before they kill is at https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/apr/08/uk-creating-prediction-tool-to-identify-people-most-likely-to-killThe case of Jillian Shriner is covered by Yahoo at https://www.yahoo.com/news/weezer-bassists-wife-jillian-shriner-shot-by-lapd-and-charged-with-attempted-murder-how-the-bizarre-incident-unfolded-143809645.htmlCome see us in Columbus on May 13! https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML5QXXPN0W8M5/checkout/2FV4MJ2LP7HB2RJXOUIAHNBPPre-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.

11 Apr 1h

YouTuber Tom Webster just published several key exhibits shown at the trial of Richard Allen. Namely, two police interviews and several calls between Allen and his wife and mother. We will talk about a few things that stood out to us. He was convicted of murdering Liberty German and Abigail Williams.The October 13, 2022 police interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGZiyAfe2XIThe October 26, 2022 police interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpskkR380PYThe prison calls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkujWThNJKQ&t=10sSubscribe to Tom Webster on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TomWebsterChannelJoin 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.Keep hydrated. It’s good for your body and your overall well being.But doing so isn’t always as easy as it sounds. I always prefer bottled water because I doesn’t like the taste of tap. That was always annoying, though because it costs more money. But my picky instinct was right.Research by the Environmental Working Group finds that many homes in America can have harmful contaminants in its tap water.Microplastics and contaminants are in our drinking water. Buying bottled water is obviously more expensive than just using tap water, plus it comes with its own issues. So what’re we to do?AquaTru has us covered. This 4-stage reverse osmosis water purification system changed our lives and has us saving money and drinking way more water. We love our Wifi-connected purifier. It saves us save a lot of money and makes our water taste crisp. AquaTru comes with a 30-day Money-Back Guarantee and even makes a great gift…Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com — and enter code “MSHEET” “ at checkout. That’s 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code MSHEET.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Apr 1h 43min

Over six decades ago, Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. A few days later, Oswald himself was killed by Jack Ruby. A week later, President Lyndon B. Johnson tasked the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy (commonly known as the Warren Commission, after named after chairman, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Earl Warren) with investigating the assassination.Recently, we interviewed a lawyer who worked on that commission: Burt W. Griffin. Judge Griffin was assistant legal counsel to the Warren Commission. He was especially tasked with investigating issues related to Ruby. He recently authored a book on his experience investigating the murder: JFK, Oswald and Ruby: Politics, Prejudice and Truth. He spoke to us about his initial reaction to the assassination, why the lawyers on the commission wanted there to be a conspiracy afoot, and what he learned as he dug into the case.Support your local book stores! Check out JFK, Oswald and Ruby: Politics, Prejudice and Truth here or wherever you buy your books: https://bookshop.org/p/books/jfk-oswald-and-ruby-politics-prejudice-and-truth-burt-w-griffin/19990053?ean=9781476687766Check out other books from Griffin's publisher McFarland at McFarlandBooks.com.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.Staying hydrated is a key part of health. But how can we stay hydrated without breaking the bank when we’ve got all kinds of microplastics and impurities and weird tastes to contend with from our tap water?Those weird tastes definitely get me. I tend to prefer the taste of bottled water, even though that’s not the most budget-friendly option.That’s where AquaTru comes in for us. We love our new AquaTru, with its 4-stage reverse osmosis water purification system. AquaTru will make your life so much easier and healthier and help you save a lot of money. AquaTru removes fifteen times more contaminants than ordinary pitcher filters, targeting chemicals like PFAS, which is found in 45% of United States tap water.Whatever kind of water purifier you want, they’ve got it, to best fit your lifestyle. Countertop purifiers that don’t require a plumber. High capacity under the sink options. Mineral boosting purifiers. One that connects to Wifi. That’s the one we have now. I love it. It’s easy to use. Plus it’s got both of us drinking more water and staying hydrated. The water tastes great, it’s delicious, it’s healthy, and it’s saving us money. AquaTru comes with a 30-day Money-Back Guarantee and even makes a great gift…Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com — and enter code “MSHEET” “ at checkout. That’s 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code MSHEET.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Apr 1h 1min

This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on April 4, 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 Missouri, Hawaii, Tennessee, and Indiana.Newschannel 9 on the Daryl Roberts trial for the murder of Christopher Wright:https://newschannel9.com/news/local/jury-selection-gets-underway-for-chattanooga-man-on-trial-for-murder-on-market-street-darryl-roberts-christopher-wrightScotusblog on the Shockley case https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/03/justices-decline-to-hear-post-conviction-relief-dispute-in-missouri-capital-case/The Indiana Daily Student’s report on Professor Xiaofeng Wang: https://www.idsnews.com/article/2025/04/iu-computer-science-condemn-wang-terminationAnother report from the Indiana Daily Student on Professor Xiaofeng Wang: https://www.idsnews.com/article/2025/03/wang-xiaofeng-iu-luddy-fbi-searchArs Technica’s report on Xiaofeng Wang: https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/03/computer-scientist-goes-silent-after-fbi-raid-and-purging-from-university-website/WTHR’s report on Xiaofeng Wang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7GDhr0ztXgWTHR’s report on statements from Xiaofeng Wang lawyers: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/iu-professor-allegedly-accepted-job-in-singapore-before-firing-fbi-raids-xiaofeng-wang-singapore-indiana-university-job-terminated-fired-provost/531-2da4e241-5855-4e22-97d2-10b26951106dPre-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.Introducing a new podcast for the true crime-obsessed: "The Crime Scene Weekly," from our friends at ABC Audio. Every Wednesday, "The Crime Scene Weekly" brings you the latest in true crime. ABC News correspondent Brad Mielke sits down with the journalists covering the cases who have direct access to survivors, investigators and families searching for answers. And they’re bringing their insights right to you. In this episode, the question of who killed Tupac Shakur has been a mystery for nearly 30 years. Now, the only person ever charged in his murder is speaking out for the first time since his arrest — and changing his story. For more, follow "The Crime Scene Weekly" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Apr 58min

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 Shane Read. We will be talking with Shane about cross examination. What strategies can lawyers use? Is a long cross better — or should attorneys be keeping things short and sweet?Check out Shane's website here: https://www.shaneread.com/Check out all of his books, including Winning at Cross-Examination here: https://www.shaneread.com/booksPre-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.

3 Apr 43min

Today, we finally caught up with the filings for the murders of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves in Moscow, Idaho. We talk about some of the elements being argued in pre-trial filings in the case against Bryan Kohberger.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.

1 Apr 1h 21min

This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on March 28, 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 California, Hawaii, Louisiana, and Minnesota. The Latin Times's coverage of the murder of Monique Baugh, case against Lyndon Wiggins, and the accusations against defense attorney Sarah Gad: https://www.latintimes.com/minneapolis-defense-attorney-suspected-smuggling-drugs-jail-calls-claims-deeply-offensive-575644Fox 9's coverage of the murder of Monique Baugh, case against Lyndon Wiggins, and the accusations against defense attorney Sarah Gad:https://www.fox9.com/news/judge-rejects-efforts-toss-out-high-profile-murder-case-due-negative-publicityThe Mirror's coverage of the murder of Monique Baugh, case against Lyndon Wiggins, and the accusations against defense attorney Sarah Gad: https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/minnesotawoman-jailed-over-brutal-killing-717349Arizona Central's coverage of the case against Cain Velasquez: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/asu/2025/03/25/cain-velasquez-sentenced-in-attempted-murder-case/82653063007/MMAFighting.com's coverage of the case against Cain Velasquez: https://www.mmafighting.com/2025/3/25/24393288/judge-nearly-brought-to-tears-during-cain-velasquez-sentencing-this-is-a-tragic-caseThe Los Angeles Times's coverage of the case against Cain Velasquez: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-25/ex-ufc-fighter-cain-velasquez-sentenced-5-years-prison-vigilante-shootingThe New Orleans Police Department's release on the hit-and-run homicide of Josh Woodruff: https://nopdnews.com/post/november-2017/nopd-releases-new-images-in-the-joshua-woodruff-ca/#:~:text=Around%203%20a.m.%20on%20January,River%20to%20the%20West%20Bank.Josh Woodruff's obituary: https://johnagentleman2.tributecenteronline.com/obituaries/Joshua-Parker-Woody-Woodruff?obId=37779881Hawaii News Now's coverage of the arrest of Gerhardt Konig: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/03/25/hpd-looking-person-interest-connection-with-attempted-murder-pali-lookout/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.

28 Mars 38min