Court TV Podcast

Anna Kepner's death aboard a cruise ship has been ruled a homicide due to asphyxiation from a 'bar hold.' Her 16-year-old stepbrother is considered a suspect. Plus, updates in the search for Melodee Buzzard.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Anna Kepner's stepmom filed a gag order to protect the privacy of her 16-year-old son, who is a suspect in Kepner's death on a Carnival Horizon cruise ship. A Wisconsin teen was allegedly starved by morbidly obese family members.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Vinnie Politan examines the NFL's biggest scandals and how football influenced the behavior of professional players, including O.J. Simpson, Aaron Hernandez, Kellen Winslow Jr., and Antonio Brown.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Nicole Staples was fired from her teaching position at Cottage Hill Christian Academy after being arrested for child abuse and being recorded on camera spanking her 12-year-old son.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Should the judge have known better? 'Slender Man' stabber Morgan Geyser was taken into custody after she allegedly cut off her ankle monitor and fled her group home. Nicole Staples, a former teacher of the year, was arrested after a video of her spanking her 12-year-old son was released.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

18-year-old Anna Kepner was found dead under a bed on board the Carnival Horizon cruise ship. Vinnie Politan analyzes the case and the stepbrother who is under investigation for her death.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

In this episode, Cody Thomas breaks down the chilling murder trial of Matthew Scott Lanz — the 22-year-old accused of breaking into the Hicks family’s dream home and murdering childhood sweethearts Justin and Amber Hicks, leaving their 2-year-old son alone beside their bodies.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Was Zach Adams believable on the stand? Adams seeks a new trial after being convicted of Holly Bobo's kidnapping, rape and murder. New information on Anna Kepner's death aboard a Carnival cruise ship.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2025

18-year-old Anna Kepner reportedly shared a cruise ship cabin with a stepsibling who was "obsessed" with her and is now under investigation for her death. Plus, the judge dismisses the false imprisonment charge against Ashlee Buzzard.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2025

Convicted murderer Zachary Adams, responsible for Holly Bobo's death, is seeking a new trial, claiming his innocence after a witness recanted their testimony.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2025

Vinnie Politan examines the allegations, the defendants, and what Karen Read's civil case could expose about the death of John O'Keefe.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

Melodee Buzzard's mom, Ashlee Buzzard is due in court today for a preliminary hearing on her false imprisonment charges, which is unrelated to Melodee's disappearance. Singer d4vd identified as suspect in Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

New details show Anna Kepner’s 16-year-old stepsibling is now a suspect in her cruise ship death. Plus, convicted killer Zachary Adams is seeking a new trial in the Holly Bobo case.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

Karen Read has filed a civil lawsuit against Michael Proctor, Brian and Nicole Albert, Jennifer and Matthew McCabe, and others whom she claims are involved in framing her for John O'Keefe's death.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

On New Year’s Day 2023, mother and real estate executive Ana Walshe vanished, and her body has never been found. In the weeks following her disappearance, investigators zeroed in on her husband, and convicted fraudster, Brian Walshe. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the final pretrial hearings from 11/17/2025 and 11/18/2025, including a last-minute guilty plea to two lesser charges before jury selection began.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Were Brian Walshe's pleas him accepting responsibility or a shrewd trial strategy? Walshe pleaded guilty to the two lesser charges in his murder trial. Anna Kepner's stepmother details that one of her minor children may face charges.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

As the search continues for 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, Vinnie Politan reviews the route Ashlee Buzzard took with her daughter in their rental car, which is the focus of the investigation.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Curt Andersen is facing voluntary manslaughter charges after fatally shooting house cleaner Maria Florinda Rios Perez de Velasquez as she attempted to enter his home to work. Plus, Ray J sues Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner.

Published: 19 November 2025

Brian Walshe's mother, Diana Walshe, allegedly hired a private investigator to look into Brian's wife, Ana Walshe, whom he suspected of having an affair. Jury selection begins today in Brian's trial. Curt Andersen charged after killing cleaning lady.

Published: 19 November 2025

Vinnie Politan breaks down the case against Brian Walshe in the disappearance of his wife, Ana Walshe, reviewing the evidence, timeline, and key investigative findings.

Published: 19 November 2025

Lilly Denes, the paternal grandmother of Melodee Buzzard, says she was in the process of adopting Melodee and claims Ashlee Buzzard cut the child off “from the entire world.” We break down the new family allegations and how they could affect the investigation. Plus, Cardi B’s accuser is requesting a new trial, filing a motion challenging the outcome of her recent court battle.

Published: 18 November 2025

House cleaner Maria Florinda Rios Perez de Velasquez was shot and killed while trying to enter a home she was hired to clean. Vinnie Politan examines the shooting, the investigation, and the legal fallout.

Published: 18 November 2025

John Skelton is now charged with murdering his sons — Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner — who disappeared on Thanksgiving 2010. We break down the latest developments in the long-running case.

Published: 18 November 2025

A brutal beheading and a twisted love triangle—two rival theories emerge in week one of the Devyn Michaels trial: Was it a jealous ex or a vengeful son?

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2025

Ashlee Buzzard has been released from jail after being charged with false imprisonment in an incident unrelated to her missing daughter, 9-year-old Melodee. Dima Tower testifies in his own defense regarding the murders of his adoptive parents.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2025

Vinnie Politan Investigates questions whether Jared Bridegan's shooter, Henry Tenon, will change his plea, and if Tenon withdraws his plea and claims he is not Bridegan's shooter, will prosecutors still be able to win the case against the alleged co-conspirators, Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez-Saldana?

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2025

Dima Tower took the stand in his own defense becoming combative during cross-examination, saying 'I was temporarily insane.' Ashlee Buzzard returns home after her arrest.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2025

Vinnie Politan discusses the case against Devyn Michaels, including her history as a porn star and the timeline the night Johnathan Willette was murdered.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

Ashlee Buzzard has been released from custody after appearing in court on a charge unrelated to her missing daughter, Melodee, who still hasn't been found.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

Has the state proven its case in the Love Triangle Beheading Trial, where Devyn Michaels is facing murder charges in the killing and beheading of her ex-boyfriend? The lead detective in the case noted that there wasn't any blood splatter at the crime scene. Plus, Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

In August 2023, Robbie and Jennifer Tower were found stabbed to death in their own home. After a police chase on the highway, their adopted son, Dima Tower, was arrested and charged with their murders. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the full opening statements as both sides lay out their cases and the defendant breaks down as his attorney addresses the jury.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

A timeline of Devyn Michaels' movements on the night of Johnathan Willette's murder is analyzed, and brings forth the question of whether Michaels had time to kill and behead the victim. Plus, a teen was found dead on a Carnival Cruise to the Caribbean.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

Today, we’re revisiting one of our most talked-about episodes from the Court TV Podcast archives. This episode features an audio edition of our original series Victim to Verdict with Ted Rowlands, which spotlights every moment from the crime scene to the courtroom, tapping into the best of Court TV’s real-time coverage of high-profile cases. This episode focuses on the trial of Alex Murdaugh, a once prominent South Carolina attorney whose life began to unravel after a long history of fraud came to light, and his wife Maggie and his son Paul were both murdered on the family’s sprawling hunting property.

Published: 13 November 2025

Today, we’re revisiting one of our most talked-about episodes from the Court TV Podcast archives. A quarter of a century ago a young immigrant bride and her Marine veteran husband found themselves in the center of media storm due to a night of domestic violence.  She claims he drunkenly raped her.  He claims that in an unprovoked rage, she took a kitchen knife and sliced off his “manhood.” Their names -- Lorena and John Bobbitt and their story captivated the nation, becoming fodder for late-night comedians, tabloids and cable news talking heads for years as both faced a jury of their peers for their part in the incident. Vinnie digs deep into the Court TV archives and takes us into the courtroom, discussing the issues of domestic violence as they existed in the mid-1990s.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

As the jury gets a glimpse into defendant Devyn Michaels after police interviews are heard in court, the panel questions what the jury may think of Michaels, a former adult film star who is accused of bludgeoning and decapitating her ex-boyfriend.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

Maria Florinda Rios Perez de Velasquez and her husband, self-employed house cleaners, arrived to clean a house when she was fatally shot while trying to enter.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

Vinnie Politan discusses the case of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, analyzing why her mother, Ashlee, took off with her and where Melodee might be.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

The connections between defendant Devyn Michaels and convicted killer Robert Baker, who were both former adult stars, are addressed. Michaels is accused of bludgeoning and decapitating her ex-boyfriend while she was married to his son.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

After Ashlee Buzzard is arrested on unrelated charges, Vinnie Politan discusses how this arrest could impact the search for her missing daughter, Melodee, and whether Melodee might still be alive.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

Vinnie Politan analyzes the verdict after Latoshia Daniels is found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Pastor Brodes Perry.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

Former adult star Devyn Michaels is accused of bludgeoning and beheading her ex in a bizarre love triangle, as she is now married to her ex's son.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2025

Defendant Latoshia Daniels, who is standing trial on charges of murder and attempted murder after allegedly attacking a pastor and his wife, testifies in her own defense. Plus, updated information on the search for Melodee Buzzard is shown.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2025

Multiple warnings were ignored before a six-year-old shot his teacher—jurors decide who was responsible for the tragedy.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2025

Teen rapist Jesse Butler receives a deal with no prison time after violently sexually assaulting multiple teenage girls.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2025

Jury deliberations resume in the 1st Grader Shoots Teacher Civil Trial of Abby Zwerner v. Ebony Parker civil trial. Zwerner filed a $40 million lawsuit against Parker, claiming she ignored warnings about a student who shot Zwerner. Plus, Alex Murdaugh's attorney joins Court TV.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

Newly released evidence is analyzed by Vinnie Politan revealing more into the tragic deaths of the Idaho students by convicted killer, Bryan Kohberger.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

Deadly love triangles are examined, including the case where Pastor Brodes Perry and his wife are shot, resulting in his death allegedly at the hands of his mistress, Latoshia Daniels.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

Closing arguments are expected in the 1st Grader Shoots Teacher Civil Trial, where Abby Zwerner filed a $40 million lawsuit against former assistant principal Ebony Parker. Plus, Alex Murdaugh slams Hulu's depiction of family.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Vinnie Politan examines new insights into former Sheriff Stines' behavior leading up to the shooting of Judge Kevin Mullins.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

In 2023, Abby Zwerner was teaching her first-grade class when she was shot by one of her six-year-old students. Now, she is suing the assistant principal, alleging that she ignored multiple warnings that a child had a firearm in the elementary school. This week’s Court TV Podcast features Zwerner’s full testimony, detailing the day when a teacher’s worst nightmare came to life.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025