Courtroom Confidential, hosted by Joshua Ritter, is your weekly rendezvous with the latest updates in headline-making criminal cases nationwide. With his background as a former L.A. County prosecutor now practicing as a criminal defense attorney, Joshua brings a unique blend of professionalism and a personal touch to the table. Join Joshua every Friday to explore the ever-developing legal landscape and gain a deeper understanding of how the legal system operates.
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Joshua Ritter hosts Courtroom Confidential, a education show with 449 episodes published.
Blaise Taylor Found Guilty in Deaths of Jade Benning & Unborn Baby
Jul 2, 20261h 7mEp. 446
Josh Ritter is joined by Scott from Recovery Addict to break down the guilty verdict in the Blaise Taylor trial. Blaise Taylor, a former college football player and NFL scout, has been found guilty of second-degree murde
Alex Murdaugh: Could New DNA Evidence Change the Case? GiGi McKelvey Reports from Court
Jun 30, 20261h 8mEp. 445
Josh Ritter is joined by GiGi McKelvey of Pretty Lies & Alibis to break down today's first hearing in Alex Murdaugh's new murder trial proceedings. Murdaugh was back in court for the first time since being granted a new
True Crime Q&A: Nancy Guthrie, Michael Jackson, Alex Murdaugh, Blaise Taylor, Rex Heuermann & More
Jun 29, 20262h 6mEp. 444
Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter answers viewer questions on the biggest cases in true crime, including Nancy Guthrie, Michael Jackson, Alex Murdaugh, Blaise Taylor and more. 0:00 - Intro 2:4
Nancy Guthrie: Did TMZ Just Get a Real Break in the Case?
Jun 27, 20261h 7mEp. 443
Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter is joined by Fox News Digital investigative reporter Michael Ruiz to break down the latest twist in the Nancy Guthrie case after TMZ reported receiving a new
Nancy Guthrie: Was the Second Note a Confession, Cover-Up, or Clue? Ex-FBI Agent Explains
Jun 25, 20261h 13mEp. 442
Josh Ritter is joined by James Gagliano, retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Fox News contributor, to break down the latest development in the Nancy Guthrie case: new reports say the second note sent to the media s
True Crime Q&A: George Pino, Bryan Kohberger, Taylor Parker, Nick Reiner, Summer Wells & More
Jun 22, 20262h 19mEp. 440
Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter answers viewer questions on the biggest cases in true crime, including Bryan Kohberger, Nick Reiner, George Pino, Taylor Parker, Summer Wells and more. Phone-
Luigi Mangione Defense Reversal: Why Did They Backtrack? Plus, Tyler Robinson, Lindsay Clancy, George Pino & Hero of the Week
Jun 20, 202656mEp. 439
Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter breaks down the latest major development in the Luigi Mangione case: his legal team has withdrawn its intent to invoke a psychiatric defense in the state case
Rex Heuermann Sentencing: What Happened Inside Court With Laura Ingle & Michael Ruiz
Jun 18, 202655mEp. 438
Former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Josh Ritter breaks down the Rex Heuermann sentencing in the Gilgo Beach murders case with firsthand reporting from inside court. First, Josh is joined by Laura Ingle to dis
Can the FBI Trust Rex Heuermann? Prosecutor Who Took on Serial Killers Explains Sentencing
Jun 16, 20261h 14mEp. 437
Josh Ritter is joined by Matt Murphy, former Orange County, California homicide prosecutor and author of The Book of Murder, to break down what to expect ahead of Long Island Serial Killer Rex Heuermann's sentencing, set
LIVE! True Crime Q&A: Karmelo Anthony, Nick Reiner, Tyler Robinson, Alex Murdaugh & More
Jun 15, 20262h 9mEp. 436
True crime, legal analysis, and YOUR questions—LIVE! Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter answers viewer questions on the biggest cases in true crime, including Karmelo Anthony, Nick Reiner, Tyle
LIVE! Charlie Kirk Case: Should Prosecutors Be Held in Contempt?
Jun 14, 202657mEp. 435
LIVE on Courtroom Confidential: Josh Ritter breaks down the latest hearing in the Tyler Robinson case, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. 0:00 - Intro 2:37 - Tyler Robinson 20:33 - Adam Montgomery 28:40 - Brian Hoo
LIVE! Karmelo Anthony Guilty: Why Self-Defense Failed | Cody Thomas + Dr. Patrice Berry
Jun 11, 20261h 6mEp. 4340
Tonight on Courtroom Confidential, Josh Ritter is joined by Court TV’s Cody Thomas to break down the verdict in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial. A jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of Aus
LIVE! Karmelo Anthony Trial: Is Self-Defense Working? Cody Thomas Reports from Inside Court
Jun 9, 202655mEp. 4330
Tonight on Courtroom Confidential, Josh Ritter is joined by Court TV’s Cody Thomas for the latest in the ongoing Karmelo Anthony trial. 0:00 - Intro 2:46 - Welcome Cody! 2:58 - Karmelo Anthony 35:20 - Goodbye Cody 37:51
LIVE! True Crime Q&A: Karmelo Anthony, D4VD, Mackenzie Shirilla, Alex Murdaugh, Brian Hooker & More!
Jun 8, 20262h 21mEp. 4320
True crime, pop culture, and your questions—LIVE! Hosted by criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter. Summer Merch Collection: https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/collections/summer-collection
LIVE! Karmelo Anthony Trial: What Jurors Heard Inside Court With Cody Thomas
Jun 7, 20261h 20mEp. 4310
LIVE tonight on Courtroom Confidential: Josh Ritter is joined by Court TV’s Cody Thomas for a Weekly Roundup focused on the Karmelo Anthony murder trial. 0:00 - Intro 3:32 - Welcome Cody! 4:15 - Karmelo Anthony 47:38 - G
New Search for Lynette Hooker: The GPS Clue Raising Questions & Karmelo Anthony Jury is Seated
Jun 4, 20261h 13mEp. 4300
Lynette Hooker search resumes in the Bahamas: What did the GPS data reveal? Criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter and guest Joel Waldman from @SurvivingTheSurvivor break down the latest in the Lynette Hooker investigat
LIVE! Karmelo Anthony Trial Begins: What Will the Jury Believe? Plus, CrimeCon Recap!
Jun 2, 20261h 1mEp. 4290
Tonight, we break down what's happening with Karmelo Anthony's trial, the investigation into Lynette Hooker's disappearance and give a quick recap of CrimeCon 2026. About Joshua Ritter: Joshua Ritter is a criminal defens
LIVE! Carly Gregg Appeal Hearing - Could She Get a New Trial? Plus, Updates in Shanna Gardner & Matthew Farwell Cases
May 28, 202656mEp. 4280
Carly Gregg appeal hearing today: Could she get a new trial? Criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter and @ProfJoExplains break down the Carly Gregg appeal, Henry Tenon's ruling, and the latest true crime courtroom develo
LIVE! Nancy Guthrie: Why Is This Mystery Still Unsolved?
May 26, 20261h 9mEp. 4270
In this episode, we break down the biggest true crime case of the year - the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter and former NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro give expert
LIVE True Crime Q&A! Mackenzie Shirilla, Kouri Richins, Alex Murdaugh, Brian Hooker & More!
May 25, 20262h 8mEp. 4260
True crime, pop culture, and your questions—LIVE! Hosted by criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter. Want to ask Josh your true crime legal question for next Sunday Funday? Get your questions in bef
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