INTERVIEW: Beth Karas (True Crime Host) On Her New ID Show 'Curious Case Of...' Why Scott Peterson IS Guilty, Nick Reiner v Alan Jackson, And Why Casey Anthony's Trial Still Haunts Her. Friday, January 23rd, 2026 | Sarah Fraser

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🗓️ 23 January 2026

⏱️ 65 minutes

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I sat down with Beth Karas, the brilliant legal analyst and TV host who became a household name from "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace," to discuss her incredible career journey from Manhattan DA to Court TV reporter covering cases like OJ Simpson, and now her new ID series "The Curious Case of...." We dove deep into the Natalia Grace saga, unpacking how she and her team exposed the truth about this Ukrainian orphan who was abandoned by her adoptive family after they falsely claimed she was an adult posing as a child. Beth shared behind-the-scenes details about Season 2's wild stories—from a wellness guru who promised to cure cancer, to a woman who kept her dead sister and husband's corpses in her house for companionship. We also discussed some of the biggest true crime cases that still haunt us: why she believes Scott Peterson is guilty despite the Innocence Project's involvement, her theories on JonBenet Ramsey, her shock at Casey Anthony's acquittal, and where she stands on the controversial Karen Read case. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:45 - Beth's Career Journey 00:08:45 - Curious Case Season 2 00:11:35 - Natalia Grace Deep Dive 00:27:07 - Investigation Methods 00:43:51 - Famous Cases: Scott Peterson & JonBenet 00:49:39 - Casey Anthony Verdict, how was she found innocent? 00:55:10 - Karen Read Case, Brian Albert Could Have Done It! MY Go Big Podcasting Courses Are ON SALE! Learn to start, monetize, and grow your own podcast. Use code NY20 for 20% OFF all courses **SHOP my Amazon Marketplace - especially if you're looking to get geared-up to start your own Podcast!!!** https://www.amazon.com/shop/thesarahfrasershow Show is sponsored by: Beducate.me/tsfs69 and use code tsfs69 for 65% off the annual pass! Beducated helps you find sexual freedom and intimacy with access to experts and over 150+ sex courses. Sign up HER Lesbian and Queer Dating App. Join a safe space where queer women, nonbinary and trans sapphics come to meet, chat and flirt, all with the goal of finding their person. Nutrafol.com use code TSFS for FREE shipping and $10 off your subscription Follow me on Instagram/Tiktok: @thesarahfrasershow ***Visit our Sub-Reddit: reddit.com/r/thesarahfrasershow for ALL things The Sarah Fraser Show!!!*** Advertise on The Sarah Fraser Show: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Got a juicy gossip TIP from your favorite TLC or Bravo show? Email: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:34.1	Beth Karris joins the podcast today.
0:38.9	She's a legal analyst, long-time TV host on ID.
0:42.5	If you remember the curious case of Natalia Grace, she was the lawyer in it.
0:46.5	I was so addicted to that series, you guys.
0:48.9	Remember Natalia Grace, who was the orphan?
0:51.8	The parents, like, painted her as the psycho orphan. They said that she lied about
0:56.1	her age, that she was like really 15 when they adopted her. Well, anyway, come to find out that
1:01.3	was a complete lie. She was literally nine years old. I think she got like pubic hair at 10. The
1:06.4	family like freaked out. Anyhow, it was a wild story. I am sure that you followed it.
1:12.4	Beth became so popular from it because of her legal analysis and how she broke everything
1:17.9	down. She's here today. She's back with a new series on ID that is out now called The Curious
1:22.8	Case of Dot, Dot, Dot. It's really a crossover of pop culture stories and fraud, deception, true crime.
1:31.1	You absolutely want to hear this interview if you are addicted to true crime. And she also is very
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