Courtroom Confidential
by Joshua Ritter
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Can a Holdout Juror Be Removed? Lindsay Clancy, Christa Pike, Matthew Farwell & More! True Crime Q&A
Oct 19, 2026
2h 11m 10s
Alex Murdaugh Gets DNA Testing. Could It Backfire?
Oct 17, 2026
24m 03s
Faith Hedgepeth: A Second Bottle Puts the Defense Under Pressure With Special Guest Joel Waldman of Surviving The Survivor
Oct 15, 2026
1h 06m 59s
Matthew Farwell: Could His Opening Statement Come Back to Haunt Him?
Oct 13, 2026
1h 05m 54s
Did a Police Detective Stage Sandra Birchmore’s Death? Matthew Farwell Trial - Opening Statements
Oct 10, 2026
55m 08s
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| 10/19/26 | Can a Holdout Juror Be Removed? Lindsay Clancy, Christa Pike, Matthew Farwell & More! True Crime Q&A | Can a juror be removed for refusing to agree with everyone else? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter answers viewer questions about the Lindsay Clancy juror controversy, the distinction between disagreement and misconduct, and the challenges of protecting jurors in a closely watched case. In this Sunday Funday Q&A, Josh also explores the difference between “not guilty” and “innocent,” questions surrounding Christa Pike’s failed execution, the federal case agains... | 2h 11m 10s | ||||||
| 10/17/26 | Alex Murdaugh Gets DNA Testing. Could It Backfire? | Alex Murdaugh’s defense has been allowed to pursue additional testing of DNA recovered from beneath Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails. But could finding an answer weaken the defense instead of helping it? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter explains why unidentified DNA can create an argument for reasonable doubt, and why identifying its source could change that argument. On location in Lexington, South Carolina, Josh breaks down the October 16 hearing, including the DN... | 24m 03s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | Faith Hedgepeth: A Second Bottle Puts the Defense Under Pressure With Special Guest Joel Waldman of Surviving The Survivor | Miguel Salguero-Olivares denied knowing Faith Hedgepeth, but jurors have now heard testimony linking his palm print and thumbprint to a wine bottle found in her bedroom. What do those matches establish, and what remains unresolved? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter welcomes Joel Waldman of Surviving the Survivor to examine the latest evidence and the defense’s response. Also, Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz discusses the cancellation of Bryan Kohberger’s upcoming ... | 1h 06m 59s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 | Matthew Farwell: Could His Opening Statement Come Back to Haunt Him? | Did Matthew Farwell’s defense open the door to testimony from three other women? Federal prosecutors are challenging his attorney’s opening statement, asking to introduce evidence of other alleged affairs and accusing the defense of citing text messages they say do not exist. What could these disputes mean for the jury and the case over Sandra Birchmore’s death? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter is joined by attorney Randolph Rice to examine the prosecution’s new ... | 1h 05m 54s | ||||||
| 10/10/26 | Did a Police Detective Stage Sandra Birchmore’s Death? Matthew Farwell Trial - Opening Statements | Sandra Birchmore’s death was initially attributed to self-harm. Federal prosecutors now allege former police detective Matthew Farwell killed her and staged the scene, while his defense argues he went to her apartment to end their relationship and did not cause her death. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter compares the competing opening statements, including Birchmore’s final texts, surveillance footage of Farwell’s arrival, the alleged motive and the limits of the... | 55m 08s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | Matthew Farwell Trial: 5 Things to Know About the Sandra Birchmore Murder Case | 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore was eight to ten weeks pregnant when she was found dead in her Massachusetts apartment. Her death was initially ruled a suic*de, but federal prosecutors now allege that former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell killed her to prevent her from exposing years of alleged sexual abuse and misconduct. In this episode of Five Things You Need to Know, criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter breaks down the people, timeline, and evidence at the... | 12m 43s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | Christa Pike Survived. Can the Evidence Explain Why? With Special Guest Joseph Scott Morgan | Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s failed execution, and a judge has now ordered evidence preserved. Can that evidence explain what went wrong? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter joins forensic death investigator and Body Bags host Joseph Scott Morgan to examine the questions surrounding drug delivery, execution procedures and the records needed to reconstruct what happened. Then, Scott from Recovery Addict joins Josh to examine opening statements and roommate Karen... | 1h 06m 33s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | Faith Hedgepeth Trial Preview: What You Need to Know Before Opening Statements | Fourteen years after 19-year-old UNC-Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth was found murdered in an off-campus apartment, the case is heading before a jury. Before opening statements begin, get caught up on the killing, the years-long investigation and the questions at the center of the trial. CBS 17 reporter Deana Harley joins criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter to break down the background of the case and help viewers prepare to follow the courtroom proceedings. Mig... | 21m 05s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | No Charges in the Cornell Case. Can a New Prosecutor Change That? | Serious sexual assault allegations at Cornell University prompted outrage, but no criminal charges were filed. Now, the case is receiving a fresh review. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter joins Paul Mauro to examine the original investigation, the disputed evidence and what prosecutors would need to bring the Cornell 7 case into court. Then, Josh examines Caleb Flynn’s life-without-parole sentence and his continued claim of innocence. CBS 17 reporter Deana Harley ... | 1h 09m 33s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | What Happens After a Failed Execution? Criminal Lawyer Q&A | Can Tennessee attempt to execute Christa Pike again after its lethal-injection procedure failed? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter answers viewer questions about Pike’s remaining appeals, the medical and constitutional questions created by the failed execution, and what other states have done after similar failures. Idaho Statesman reporter Kevin Fixler contributes context from his reporting on capital punishment. Josh also answers questions about Caleb Flynn’s co... | 2h 00m 44s | ||||||
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| 10/3/26 | Christa Pike Survived Her Execution. What Can the State Do Now? | Your data is being sold right now. Let my sponsor Aura find the brokers selling it and remove you automatically.🛡️Try 14 days for free: https://aura.com/courtroomconfidential ✅ Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her, leaving the state facing an extraordinary question: what happens now? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter examines the failed lethal injection, the legal limits on another execution attempt and what this means for Pike’s death sentence... | 1h 00m 41s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | Idaho 4: After the Plea | The Questions Kaylee Goncalves’ Parents Still Want Answered | In the final installment of Courtroom Confidential: Idaho 4 — After the Plea, Joshua Ritter sits down with Steve and Kristi Goncalves, parents of Kaylee Goncalves, nearly four years after Kaylee, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were murdered in Moscow, Idaho. One year after Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea brought the possibility of a trial to an end, Steve and Kristi reflect on where they are now, the questions that are still unresolved, and what it means to move forward when the... | 1h 04m 47s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | Could Caleb Flynn’s Mistress Face Charges? Criminal Lawyer Q&A | Why hasn’t Caleb Flynn’s alleged mistress been charged, and what can jurors actually conclude from the messages they exchanged? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter answers viewer questions about the Flynn trial, including conspiracy, the song played in court and the difference between troubling words and proof of a crime. This Sunday Funday Q&A also covers Lindsay Clancy’s holdout juror, Ethan Crumbley’s sentence review, Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea, Tomasz Kos... | 1h 54m 00s | ||||||
| 9/26/26 | Caleb Flynn’s Affair Takes Center Stage. Can Prosecutors Connect Motive to Murder? With Special Guest Jay of @Jaybronious | Your data is being sold right now. Let my sponsor Aura find the brokers selling it and remove you automatically.🛡️Try 14 days for free: https://aura.com/courtroomconfidential ✅ Caleb Flynn promised his mistress a future together, but what do their private messages reveal about the events leading up to his wife Ashley’s death? As the murder trial exposes the affair, the promises and the hostility behind those exchanges, prosecutors face the central challenge: connecting Flynn’s words to the k... | 1h 02m 59s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | Caleb Flynn’s Mistress Testifies He Wanted His Wife Dead With Guest Kathy of Gossip, Rumor & Innuendo | As testimony continues in Caleb Flynn’s murder trial, how strong is the case against the former worship pastor and American Idol contestant accused of killing his wife, Ashley? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter welcomes Kathy from Gossip, Rumor & Innuendo to examine the latest courtroom developments, questions surrounding Flynn’s mistress, and the evidence both sides want jurors to focus on. Is the prosecution connecting the dots, or is the defense finding room... | 1h 01m 05s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 | Lawyer Reacts to Patrick Clancy’s 60 Minutes Interview & Kevin Reddington's Motion to Dismiss | Patrick Clancy is speaking out about the loss of his children, his forgiveness of Lindsay Clancy and the online accusations surrounding their family. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter reacts to Patrick’s “60 Minutes” interview and examines the legal developments following Lindsay’s mistrial, including the motion seeking a juror investigation and the anticipated double-jeopardy challenge to a retrial. Plus, Angenette Levy joins Josh to break down the latest testimo... | 1h 19m 30s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | Can Lindsay Clancy Stop a Retrial? Criminal Lawyer Q&A | Can Lindsay Clancy prevent another trial, and what happens when jurors give conflicting accounts of deliberations? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter answers viewer questions about the Commonwealth’s options, jury selection, holdout jurors and the legal arguments that could shape what happens next. This Sunday Funday Q&A also examines Caleb Flynn’s defense and the messages discussed in opening statements, Tomasz Kosowski’s self-representation, questions about e... | 2h 12m 10s | ||||||
| 9/19/26 | Caleb Flynn Trial Day 1: Caleb's Messages to His Mistress- Can the Defense Explain Them? | Caleb Flynn told police an intruder killed his wife, Ashley, but prosecutors opened his murder trial with messages they say he sent to his mistress before her death. His defense acknowledges the affair while arguing that anger, betrayal and a possible motive do not prove murder. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter examines the competing opening statements, the first day of testimony and the questions the evidence must answer. Also in this Weekly Roundup: Tomasz Koso... | 1h 02m 14s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | Why Won’t Nick Reiner Face the Death Penalty? A Former Prosecutor Explains | Nick Reiner will not face the death penalty, but major questions remain about his defense and the evidence the public has yet to see. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter joins Los Angeles Times reporter James Queally to examine the decision, potential mental-health arguments and the fight over keeping grand jury materials sealed. The episode opens with retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Fox News contributor James Gagliano examining the security failures alleg... | 1h 03m 29s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | Plastic Surgeon Defends Himself in Murder Trial: Tomasz Kosowski | Florida plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski is representing himself in the murder trial arising from attorney Steven Cozzi’s disappearance. Cozzi’s body has never been recovered, but prosecutors say blood evidence, surveillance footage, vehicle records and a collection of tools and medical supplies connect Kosowski to the alleged killing. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter and Jay of @jaybronious examine the first day of testimony, Kosowski’s decision to w... | 50m 55s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | Caleb Flynn: 5 Things You Need to Know Before His Murder Trial | Caleb Flynn called 911 to report that an intruder had broken into his home and killed his wife, Ashley. Investigators say the former American Idol contestant and worship pastor shot her himself, then staged a burglary. What evidence will determine which account jurors believe? Ahead of jury selection scheduled for September 17, criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter breaks down five things you need to know about the Caleb Flynn case. We examine the alleged crime-scene ... | 13m 59s | ||||||
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| 9/8/26 | mistrialretrial+4 | — | — | — | Lindsay Clancymistrial+5 | — | 1h 59m 00s | ||
| 9/5/26 | mistrialjury deliberation+4 | — | Commonwealth | — | Lindsay Clancymistrial+5 | — | 39m 50s | ||
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| 9/3/26 | jury deliberationsmistrial+3 | — | Plymouth Superior Court | — | Lindsay Clancyjury+5 | — | 24m 08s | ||
| 9/1/26 | jury deliberationsmurder trial+3 | Laura Ingle | — | — | Lindsay Clancyjury verdict+6 | — | 56m 39s | ||
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| 8/25/26 | Lindsay Clancy trialpostpartum psychosis+4 | — | Commonwealth | — | Lindsay Clancymurder trial+4 | — | 1h 02m 02s | ||
| 7/21/26 | jury selectionmurder trial+3 | Cody Thomas | — | MassachusettsCora+2 | jury selectionLindsay Clancy+4 | — | 1h 11m 07s | ||
| 7/20/26 | autopsydeath investigation+3 | Joseph Scott Morgan | — | — | autopsiesdeath investigator+5 | — | 55m 46s | ||
| 7/19/26 | Idaho student murdersinvestigative reporting+3 | Kevin Fixler | Idaho Statesman | — | Idaho murdersKevin Fixler+5 | — | 57m 37s | ||
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Chart history for Courtroom Confidential
Peaked at #95 in Brazil, currently #95 in Brazil.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| Brazil | — | #95 | #95 | — |
| TW | — | #175 | #175 | — |
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2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.