Ep. 078 | The Affair of the Poisons
The Affair of the Poisons (1677–1682) was a dark and scandalous episode in the court of King Louis XIV of France, where rumors of witchcraft, black masses, and poisonings gripped Parisian high society. Sparked by the arrest of fortune-teller La Voison, the investigation uncovered a vast criminal network of alchemists, midwives, and nobles accused of selling poisons and performing satanic rituals for love, wealth, or inheritance. Among the implicated were members of the aristocracy, including Madame de Montespan, the king’s powerful mistress, who was accused of using love potions and dark magic to maintain his affection. The scandal led to more than 300 arrests and dozens of executions, before Louis XIV, fearing damage to his court’s reputation, abruptly shut down the investigation—leaving behind an enduring legend of lust, greed, and occultism beneath the splendor of Versailles.Click here for all of our links!Find us on socials:Facebook: A Trial by PodcastInstagram: @atrialbypodcastTikTok: @atrialbypodcast Theme Music:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischiefLicense code: MOYK9CTUWGH7BLCSDISCLAIMERThis podcast (and all related media*) is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, we cannot guarantee its completeness or veracity. Our sources are thoroughly researched, and we strive to use credible, publicly available information. However, this podcast should not be considered a definitive or legal authority on the topics discussed.Much to their parents’ dismay, neither host is a lawyer, journalist, investigator, or any sort of authority figure. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are personal and should not be taken as fact. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and draw their own conclusions.This podcast is not intended to harm, slander, or defame any individuals, groups, or organizations. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. You can find the list of sources used for each episode on our website, atrialbypodcast.com, within 30 days of the episode publish date.If you have any questions or concerns about the content, feel free to reach out to our team at atrialbypodcast@gmail.com.*Related media may include website content, social media posts, TikTok videos (“Unsettling Story Time”), interviews, media appearances, and more.
14 Okt 1h 33min
Ep. 077 | Amy, Alison, Mia, Sebastian, JonBenét, Sade & Dan
In today's episode, we provide important updates on cases we covered in the past, giving you the latest on what has happened with the cases since we released our episode(s).We provide updates on:Ep. 010-011 | The Murder of Amy MihaljevicEp. 013 | The Brutal Attack of Alison BoithaEp. 025 | Mia & Sebastian CamposEp. 026-028 | JonBenét RamseyEp. 031 | Sade RobinsonEp. 034-037 | Dan MarkelClick here for all of our links!Find us on socials:Facebook: A Trial by PodcastInstagram: @atrialbypodcastTikTok: @atrialbypodcast Theme Music:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischiefLicense code: MOYK9CTUWGH7BLCSDISCLAIMERThis podcast (and all related media*) is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, we cannot guarantee its completeness or veracity. Our sources are thoroughly researched, and we strive to use credible, publicly available information. However, this podcast should not be considered a definitive or legal authority on the topics discussed.Much to their parents’ dismay, neither host is a lawyer, journalist, investigator, or any sort of authority figure. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are personal and should not be taken as fact. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and draw their own conclusions.This podcast is not intended to harm, slander, or defame any individuals, groups, or organizations. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. You can find the list of sources used for each episode on our website, atrialbypodcast.com, within 30 days of the episode publish date.If you have any questions or concerns about the content, feel free to reach out to our team at atrialbypodcast@gmail.com.*Related media may include website content, social media posts, TikTok videos (“Unsettling Story Time”), interviews, media appearances, and more.
7 Okt 1h 8min
Ep. 076 | Rebecca Zahau: Murder or Suicide? [Part 2]
Rebecca Zahau was found dead on July 13, 2011, at the Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, California. She was discovered hanging, bound and gagged, in what authorities ruled as a suicide, but many - including her family - have long believed the circumstances suggested foul play, sparking years of controversy, lawsuits, and public debate about whether she truly took her own life or was murdered.Click here for all of our links!Find us on socials:Facebook: A Trial by PodcastInstagram: @atrialbypodcastTikTok: @atrialbypodcast Theme Music:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischiefLicense code: MOYK9CTUWGH7BLCSDISCLAIMERThis podcast (and all related media*) is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, we cannot guarantee its completeness or veracity. Our sources are thoroughly researched, and we strive to use credible, publicly available information. However, this podcast should not be considered a definitive or legal authority on the topics discussed.Much to their parents’ dismay, neither host is a lawyer, journalist, investigator, or any sort of authority figure. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are personal and should not be taken as fact. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and draw their own conclusions.This podcast is not intended to harm, slander, or defame any individuals, groups, or organizations. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. You can find the list of sources used for each episode on our website, atrialbypodcast.com, within 30 days of the episode publish date.If you have any questions or concerns about the content, feel free to reach out to our team at atrialbypodcast@gmail.com.*Related media may include website content, social media posts, TikTok videos (“Unsettling Story Time”), interviews, media appearances, and more.
30 Sep 1h 16min
Ep. 075 | Rebecca Zahau: Murder or Suicide?
Rebecca Zahau was found dead on July 13, 2011, at the Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, California. She was discovered hanging, bound and gagged, in what authorities ruled as a suicide, but many - including her family - have long believed the circumstances suggested foul play, sparking years of controversy, lawsuits, and public debate about whether she truly took her own life or was murdered.Click here for all of our links!Find us on socials:Facebook: A Trial by PodcastInstagram: @atrialbypodcastTikTok: @atrialbypodcast Theme Music:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischiefLicense code: MOYK9CTUWGH7BLCSDISCLAIMERThis podcast (and all related media*) is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, we cannot guarantee its completeness or veracity. Our sources are thoroughly researched, and we strive to use credible, publicly available information. However, this podcast should not be considered a definitive or legal authority on the topics discussed.Much to their parents’ dismay, neither host is a lawyer, journalist, investigator, or any sort of authority figure. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are personal and should not be taken as fact. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and draw their own conclusions.This podcast is not intended to harm, slander, or defame any individuals, groups, or organizations. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. You can find the list of sources used for each episode on our website, atrialbypodcast.com, within 30 days of the episode publish date.If you have any questions or concerns about the content, feel free to reach out to our team at atrialbypodcast@gmail.com.*Related media may include website content, social media posts, TikTok videos (“Unsettling Story Time”), interviews, media appearances, and more.
23 Sep 1h 18min
Ep. 074 | Meredith Kercher [Part 6]
In 2007, 21-year-old British student Meredith Kercher was found murdered in her apartment in Perugia, Italy. The crime shocked the world - but what came next was even wilder.Italian police quickly arrested Meredith’s American roommate, Amanda Knox, and her boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito. The media branded Amanda as “Foxy Knoxy,” painting her as a femme fatale - and the case spiraled into a global tabloid frenzy.But the evidence against them was shaky. DNA testing later pointed to someone else: Rudy Guede, a man with a history of break-ins. He was eventually convicted of Meredith’s murder.Amanda and Raffaele’s trials dragged on for years - guilty, then acquitted, then guilty again, then finally cleared for good in 2015.Meredith’s death was tragic, but the circus around Amanda Knox turned the case into one of the most infamous true-crime sagas of our time.Click here for all of our links!Find us on socials:Facebook: A Trial by PodcastInstagram: @atrialbypodcastTikTok: @atrialbypodcast Theme Music:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischiefLicense code: MOYK9CTUWGH7BLCSDISCLAIMERThis podcast (and all related media*) is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, we cannot guarantee its completeness or veracity. Our sources are thoroughly researched, and we strive to use credible, publicly available information. However, this podcast should not be considered a definitive or legal authority on the topics discussed.Much to their parents’ dismay, neither host is a lawyer, journalist, investigator, or any sort of authority figure. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are personal and should not be taken as fact. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and draw their own conclusions.This podcast is not intended to harm, slander, or defame any individuals, groups, or organizations. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. You can find the list of sources used for each episode on our website, atrialbypodcast.com, within 30 days of the episode publish date.If you have any questions or concerns about the content, feel free to reach out to our team at atrialbypodcast@gmail.com.*Related media may include website content, social media posts, TikTok videos (“Unsettling Story Time”), interviews, media appearances, and more.
16 Sep 1h 46min
Ep. 073 | Meredith Kercher Part 5
Music Video Starring MeredithIn 2007, 21-year-old British student Meredith Kercher was found murdered in her apartment in Perugia, Italy. The crime shocked the world - but what came next was even wilder.Italian police quickly arrested Meredith’s American roommate, Amanda Knox, and her boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito. The media branded Amanda as “Foxy Knoxy,” painting her as a femme fatale - and the case spiraled into a global tabloid frenzy.But the evidence against them was shaky. DNA testing later pointed to someone else: Rudy Guede, a man with a history of break-ins. He was eventually convicted of Meredith’s murder.Amanda and Raffaele’s trials dragged on for years - guilty, then acquitted, then guilty again, then finally cleared for good in 2015.Meredith’s death was tragic, but the circus around Amanda Knox turned the case into one of the most infamous true-crime sagas of our time.Click here for all of our links!TRUE CRIME TRIVIA NIGHT:Thursday, September 11thSeeing Double Speakeasy BarNorth Olmsted, OHQuestions start at 7:00, get there at 6:30Call 440-641-1267 to reserve a table (we highly recommend)https://www.seeingdoublecle.com/Find us on socials:Facebook: A Trial by PodcastInstagram: @atrialbypodcastTikTok: @atrialbypodcast Theme Music:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischiefLicense code: MOYK9CTUWGH7BLCSDISCLAIMERThis podcast (and all related media*) is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, we cannot guarantee its completeness or veracity. Our sources are thoroughly researched, and we strive to use credible, publicly available information. However, this podcast should not be considered a definitive or legal authority on the topics discussed.Much to their parents’ dismay, neither host is a lawyer, journalist, investigator, or any sort of authority figure. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are personal and should not be taken as fact. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and draw their own conclusions.This podcast is not intended to harm, slander, or defame any individuals, groups, or organizations. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. You can find the list of sources used for each episode on our website, atrialbypodcast.com, within 30 days of the episode publish date.If you have any questions or concerns about the content, feel free to reach out to our team at atrialbypodcast@gmail.com.*Related media may include website content, social media posts, TikTok videos (“Unsettling Story Time”), interviews, media appearances, and more.
11 Sep 51min
Ep. 072 | Meredith Kercher Part 4: Investigation & Pre-Trial
In 2007, 21-year-old British student Meredith Kercher was found murdered in her apartment in Perugia, Italy. The crime shocked the world - but what came next was even wilder.Italian police quickly arrested Meredith’s American roommate, Amanda Knox, and her boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito. The media branded Amanda as “Foxy Knoxy,” painting her as a femme fatale - and the case spiraled into a global tabloid frenzy.But the evidence against them was shaky. DNA testing later pointed to someone else: Rudy Guede, a man with a history of break-ins. He was eventually convicted of Meredith’s murder.Amanda and Raffaele’s trials dragged on for years - guilty, then acquitted, then guilty again, then finally cleared for good in 2015.Meredith’s death was tragic, but the circus around Amanda Knox turned the case into one of the most infamous true-crime sagas of our time.Click here for all of our links!TRUE CRIME TRIVIA NIGHT:Thursday, September 11thSeeing Double Speakeasy BarNorth Olmsted, OHQuestions start at 7:00, get there at 6:30Call 440-641-1267 to reserve a table (we highly recommend)https://www.seeingdoublecle.com/Find us on socials:Facebook: A Trial by PodcastInstagram: @atrialbypodcastTikTok: @atrialbypodcast Theme Music:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischiefLicense code: MOYK9CTUWGH7BLCSDISCLAIMERThis podcast (and all related media*) is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, we cannot guarantee its completeness or veracity. Our sources are thoroughly researched, and we strive to use credible, publicly available information. However, this podcast should not be considered a definitive or legal authority on the topics discussed.Much to their parents’ dismay, neither host is a lawyer, journalist, investigator, or any sort of authority figure. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are personal and should not be taken as fact. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and draw their own conclusions.This podcast is not intended to harm, slander, or defame any individuals, groups, or organizations. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. You can find the list of sources used for each episode on our website, atrialbypodcast.com, within 30 days of the episode publish date.If you have any questions or concerns about the content, feel free to reach out to our team at atrialbypodcast@gmail.com.*Related media may include website content, social media posts, TikTok videos (“Unsettling Story Time”), interviews, media appearances, and more.
9 Sep 1h 35min
Ep. 071 | Meredith Kercher Part 3: The Life of 'Mez'
In 2007, 21-year-old British student Meredith Kercher was found murdered in her apartment in Perugia, Italy. The crime shocked the world - but what came next was even wilder.Italian police quickly arrested Meredith’s American roommate, Amanda Knox, and her boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito. The media branded Amanda as “Foxy Knoxy,” painting her as a femme fatale - and the case spiraled into a global tabloid frenzy.But the evidence against them was shaky. DNA testing later pointed to someone else: Rudy Guede, a man with a history of break-ins. He was eventually convicted of Meredith’s murder.Amanda and Raffaele’s trials dragged on for years - guilty, then acquitted, then guilty again, then finally cleared for good in 2015.Meredith’s death was tragic, but the circus around Amanda Knox turned the case into one of the most infamous true-crime sagas of our time.Click here for all of our links!TRUE CRIME TRIVIA NIGHT:Thursday, September 11thSeeing Double Speakeasy BarNorth Olmsted, OHQuestions start at 7:00, get there at 6:30Call 440-641-1267 to reserve a table (we highly recommend)https://www.seeingdoublecle.com/Find us on socials:Facebook: A Trial by PodcastInstagram: @atrialbypodcastTikTok: @atrialbypodcast Theme Music:https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischiefLicense code: MOYK9CTUWGH7BLCSDISCLAIMERThis podcast (and all related media*) is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, we cannot guarantee its completeness or veracity. Our sources are thoroughly researched, and we strive to use credible, publicly available information. However, this podcast should not be considered a definitive or legal authority on the topics discussed.Much to their parents’ dismay, neither host is a lawyer, journalist, investigator, or any sort of authority figure. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are personal and should not be taken as fact. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and draw their own conclusions.This podcast is not intended to harm, slander, or defame any individuals, groups, or organizations. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. You can find the list of sources used for each episode on our website, atrialbypodcast.com, within 30 days of the episode publish date.If you have any questions or concerns about the content, feel free to reach out to our team at atrialbypodcast@gmail.com.*Related media may include website content, social media posts, TikTok videos (“Unsettling Story Time”), interviews, media appearances, and more.
4 Sep 48min
