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  • Alex Murdaugh - The Battle Over Evidence

    October 21, 2026 · 35 min

    Alex Murdaugh’s latest pre-trial hearing became a battle over what evidence is allowed in court- and could shape the future of his trial. He was convicted of murdering his wife Maggie and youngest son Paul in 2023, but that conviction was…

  • American Idol Alum Guilty of Murder - Life Without Parole

    October 14, 2026 · 25 min

    Caleb Flynn thought he could murder his wife, stage a break-in and convince police an intruder was responsible. But his own words and devices helped expose the lie. In this follow up episode looking at the American Idol Alum and former…

  • The Cornell 7 - Why Weren't There Charges?

    October 7, 2026 · 23 min

    Seven fraternity members have been accused of sexually assaulting a female student at Cornell University in 2024. But despite the alleged incident being reported nearly two years ago, no criminal charges were brought forward. Now, New…

  • The Trial of Lindsay Clancy - “Where is the evidence?”

    September 30, 2026 · 36 min

    Eleven jurors favoured finding Lindsay Clancy not criminally responsible for killing her three children, but one juror believed she was guilty. Unable to reach a unanimous verdict, that deadlock caused a mistrial. Now, during hearings…

  • American Idol Alum Accused of Murder

    September 23, 2026 · 19 min

    Former American Idol contestant and pastor Caleb Flynn is on trial in Ohio, accused of murdering his wife, Ashley, inside their family home in Tipp City while their two daughters slept nearby. Prosecutors allege Flynn staged the scene to…

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  • The Murder of Tupac Shakur

    September 16, 2026 · 43 min

    For almost 30 years, the murder of Tupac Shakur remained one of America’s most infamous unsolved murders.  Now, Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been convicted of orchestrating the fatal drive-by shooting.  In this episode, Kayla and Marjorie…

  • The Trial of Lindsay Clancy - Your Questions Answered

    September 9, 2026 · 29 min

    After five weeks of evidence and more than 38 hours of deliberations, the Lindsay Clancy trial ended without a verdict. Now, we answer some of the biggest questions raised by the case, by going back through all the trial testimony, on site…

  • The Trial of Lindsay Clancy - Mistrial

    September 5, 2026 · 33 min

    After five weeks of evidence, 84 witnesses and over a week of deliberation, the trial of Lindsay Clancy has ended without a verdict.  In this episode, we examine the jury deadlock, the dispute surrounding the lone holdout juror and the…

  • The Trial of Lindsay Clancy - “we are unable to come to a unanimous decision”

    September 2, 2026 · 11 min

    After 21 days of testimony, more than 80 witnesses and over 300 exhibits, the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial says it cannot reach a unanimous decision.  As the judge sends jurors back to continue deliberating, crime correspondent…

  • The Trial of Lindsay Clancy - The Jury Deliberates

    August 28, 2026 · 34 min

    After five weeks, 21 days of testimony and 84 witnesses, the fate of Lindsay Clancy is now in the hands of the jury. As deliberations begin, Crime Desk reporters Luke Kenton and Rachel Sharp examine the final evidence and the dramatic…

  • The Trial of Lindsay Clancy - Did She Have Capacity?

    August 26, 2026 · 52 min

    Did Lindsay Clancy understand the wrongfulness of killing her three children, and could she control her actions?  As the defence rests its case and the prosecution begins its rebuttal, we examine the opposing conclusions of both side’s…

  • The Trial of Lindsay Clancy - “She Was Begging for Help”

    August 21, 2026 · 39 min

    This week, Lindsay Clancy’s defence presented their case that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children, and in their view, should not be criminally responsible for their deaths.  We examine the…

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About the show

Launched in the UK in 2022, The Trial is an award-winning, chart-topping podcast that goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts. The Trial series occasionally uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript. For ad-free listening to all of our shows, exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial every week, and complete access to our show archives, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.