Episodes

  • True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion – Senator John Edwards and the Scandal of Power, Betrayal, and Influence

    True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion – Senator John Edwards and the Scandal of Power, Betrayal, and Influence
    Nov 24 2024
    True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion – Senator John Edwards and the Scandal of Power, Betrayal, and Influence

    In this episode, Alexis Knight explores the scandal that shattered John Edwards’ career. From political ambition to personal betrayal, discover how one man’s choices exposed the pressures of public life and the consequences of political influence.

    Was Edwards a victim of the system or his own actions?

    Let’s uncover the truth.

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    30 mins
  • True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion – When 'Mad or Bad' Goes Wrong: The Anthony Montwheeler Case

    True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion – When 'Mad or Bad' Goes Wrong: The Anthony Montwheeler Case
    Nov 23 2024
    True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion – When 'Mad or Bad' Goes Wrong: The Anthony Montwheeler Case

    Anthony Montwheeler’s case forces us to examine the unsettling intersection of justice, mental health, and systemic failure. From his successful insanity plea in 1996 to the shocking crimes he committed just weeks after his release in 2016, Montwheeler’s story raises profound questions. Was he a master manipulator exploiting the system, or did the system fail to protect society from a dangerous individual?

    Join Alexis Knight as she navigates this controversial case, exploring the tragic consequences, the failures of oversight, and the lingering question: Who should be held accountable?

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    34 mins
  • True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion – First National Media Case - Lizzie Borden: Justice vs. Public Opinion

    True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion – First National Media Case - Lizzie Borden: Justice vs. Public Opinion
    Nov 23 2024
    True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion – First National Media Case - Lizzie Borden: Justice vs. Public Opinion

    Step back in time to 1892, as Alexis Knight unpacks one of the most infamous trials in American history: the Lizzie Borden case. Was Lizzie a cold-blooded killer who escaped justice due to her wealth and privilege, or a misunderstood woman caught in the web of societal biases and sensationalized media?

    Explore how this case became a turning point for public opinion, the justice system, and media involvement. From the gruesome details of the crime to the courtroom drama that captivated a nation, this episode dives deep into the effects of public scrutiny and its lasting legacy.

    Join us to unravel the mystery, challenge the verdict, and consider the profound question: does public opinion shape justice, or does it only complicate it?

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    23 mins
  • True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion – Jussie Smollett and the Courtroom Chaos

    True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion – Jussie Smollett and the Courtroom Chaos
    Nov 22 2024
    True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion – Jussie Smollett and the Courtroom Chaos

    In this episode of True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion, Alexis Knight dives into one of the most polarizing cases in recent history: the Jussie Smollett saga. What began as a shocking hate crime report unraveled into allegations of a staged attack, sparking outrage, debates over privilege, and a renewed focus on the power of public opinion.

    With his conviction now overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court, the case is once again making headlines and reigniting questions about justice, privilege, and accountability. Did Smollett exploit social tensions for personal gain, or was he a victim of a flawed legal system?

    We explore the facts, the fallout, and the broader implications of a case that continues to divide the nation. Join us as we dissect the chaos, weigh the public’s role in justice, and ask the ultimate question: was justice truly served, or is there more to this story?Stay tuned, stay curious, and let’s uncover the truth.

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    31 mins
  • True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Amy Hatfield and Joseph Whittingham: Love, Lies, and Smuggled Spice

    True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Amy Hatfield and Joseph Whittingham: Love, Lies, and Smuggled Spice
    Nov 21 2024
    True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Amy Hatfield and Joseph Whittingham: Love, Lies, and Smuggled Spice

    A prison nurse and a manipulative inmate—two individuals from opposite ends of the system—collide in a web of deception, manipulation, and criminality. Amy Hatfield was a trusted professional, but her relationship with Joseph Whittingham led to smuggling drugs into the prison, wreaking havoc and even resulting in deaths.

    Was Hatfield a victim of psychological coercion, or did she knowingly cross ethical boundaries for personal gain?

    Join Alexis Knight as she unpacks the complexities of this extraordinary case and explores the broader questions about justice, vulnerability, and professional accountability.

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    31 mins
  • True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - "Real Housewives" Jen Shah: Scammer or Redemption in Sight?

    True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - "Real Housewives" Jen Shah: Scammer or Redemption in Sight?
    Nov 20 2024
    True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - "Real Housewives" Jen Shah: Scammer or Redemption in Sight?

    Jen Shah dazzled on reality TV with her lavish lifestyle, but her glamorous facade hid a devastating telemarketing fraud scheme targeting elderly victims.

    Join Alexis Knight as she unpacks the shocking details of how Shah's greed destroyed lives, the justice system's response, and the uncomfortable truths about fame and accountability.

    Was justice served, or does this case highlight deeper systemic failures?

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    40 mins
  • True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Dr. Death: Mad, Bad, or Both?

    True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Dr. Death: Mad, Bad, or Both?
    Nov 20 2024
    True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion - Dr. Death: Mad, Bad, or Both?

    Known as ‘Dr. Death,’ Christopher Duntsch turned the operating room into a chamber of horrors, leaving over 30 patients dead or permanently disabled.

    Alexis Knight dives into this harrowing case, exploring whether Duntsch was criminally incompetent or calculatingly cruel, and why the system failed to stop him.

    Was justice served with his life sentence, or does the story reveal even greater flaws in the system?


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    35 mins
  • Title: True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion – The Beauty Queen Killer

    Title: True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion – The Beauty Queen Killer
    Nov 19 2024
    Title: True Crime: The Court of Public Opinion – The Beauty Queen Killer

    Join Alexis Knight as she unravels the chilling story of Christopher Wilder, the “Beauty Queen Killer.” This gripping episode dives into his cross-country crime spree, the survivors’ stories, and the broader questions about trust, evil, and justice.

    Was Wilder driven by madness, malice, or something even more sinister?

    Tune in and decide for yourself.

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    37 mins