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. Sunday, March 8th, 2026 | Sarah Fraser

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🗓️ 8 March 2026

⏱️ 64 minutes

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On this episode of TSFS, first aired 1/23/26, 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forhers.com/tsfs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a personalized, affordable weight loss plan that gets you Weight Loss by Hers is not available everywhere. Compounded drug products are not approved or evaluated for safety, effectiveness, or quality by the FDA. Prescription required. See website for full details, important safety information, and restrictions. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased ⁠⁠Gusto⁠⁠ for all your payroll and HR needs! Try today at ⁠⁠gusto.com/TSFS⁠⁠, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jones Road Beauty ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for a limited time my listeners get a FREE Cool Gloss on their first purchase when they use code TSFSPOD at checkout ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nutrafol.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ use code TSFS for FREE shipping and $10 off your subscription ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/tsfs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ go to Quince dot com slash tsfs for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WelleCo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Right now get 15% off The Super Elixir and use code TSFS15 at checkout. Try it for yourself and feel a difference within weeks. First time orders only. 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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0:00.0	Beth Karris joins the podcast today.
0:08.7	She's a legal analyst, long-time TV host on ID.
0:12.5	If you remember the curious case of Natalia Grace, she was the lawyer in it.
0:16.4	I was so addicted to that series, you guys.
0:18.9	Remember Natalia Grace, who was the orphan? The parents, like,
0:23.2	painted her as the psycho orphan. They said that she lied about her age, that she was, like,
0:27.2	really 15 when they adopted her. Well, anyway, come to find out that was a complete lie.
0:32.4	She was literally nine years old. I think she got, like, pubic hair at 10. The family, like,
0:36.8	freaked out. Anyhow, it was a wild story. I think she got like pubic hair at 10. The family like freaked out.
0:41.6	Anyhow. It was a wild story. I am sure that you followed it.
0:48.3	Beth became so popular from it because of her legal analysis and how she broke everything down.
0:53.4	She's here today. She's back with a new series on ID that is out now called The Curious Case of Dot, Dot, Dot.
1:01.0	It's really a crossover of pop culture stories and fraud, deception, true crime.
1:05.4	You absolutely want to hear this interview if you are addicted to true crime.
1:12.0	And she also is very close and studied cases from Scott Peterson to Casey Anthony to Jean-Beney Ramsey and more she gives her hot takes on where those cases stand today. Here's Beth. I was just
1:17.3	telling this woman offline how much she inspired my, I don't even know if I consider myself a journalist.
1:24.6	Anyway, an entertainer from Mount Holyoke. Beth Karris is here. She's lawyer,
1:30.3	famous TV commentator. If you watch the curious case of Natalia Grace, which I watched every
1:36.1	blessed episode, I still have a million questions. You saw this woman. She's the brilliant attorney
1:41.2	breaking down all the information, doing the research.
1:48.6	She now has a season two, curious case of the skincare queen and hitman.
1:49.8	We're going to talk about today.
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