Crime Talk with Scott Reisch

A judge blocks a murder victim's 911 call but allows an accused killer's confession. Meanwhile, newly highlighted medical warnings raise serious questions about Christa Pike's failed execution in Tennessee.
Criminal defense attorney Scott Reisch breaks down these cases and the latest developments in criminal justice on today's Crime Talk.
TODAY'S STORIES:
• WILLIAM HUNTER SNYDER — A former Pennsylvania state trooper accused of murder faces trial after a judge allows his alleged confession and cellphone evidence but excludes the victim's emotional 911 recording.
• CHRISTA PIKE — New reporting highlights medical warnings her attorneys issued before Tennessee's failed lethal injection attempt. What did officials know, and how should those warnings have been addressed?
• LARRY MILLETE — Sentenced to 27 years to life for the murder of his wife, Maya Millete, whose body has never been recovered.
• ANDREW GRIFFIN — The double-murder case raises major questions about the credibility of a key witness who received immunity.
• BUFFALO TOPS SHOOTING — Why does a federal death penalty case continue when the convicted gunman is already serving life without parole?
• CHRISTIN CASSELS — A seven-year Florida murder case reaches sentencing after cellphone and geofencing evidence helped investigators identify suspects.
Plus, Legal History, our Legal Quote of the Day, and Dumb Criminal — featuring a Florida man accused of breaking into Popeyes and pretending to work there!
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A star witness in Yella Beezy's capital murder trial has stunned the courtroom after receiving immunity and declaring that he made up his earlier testimony. What does that mean for the prosecution's case?
Criminal defense attorney Scott Reisch breaks down the testimony of Theodore Thomas, also known as Jose Bodega, the legal consequences of immunity, and why the judge's instructions to the jury could be critical.
Also in today's Crime Talk: Alex Murdaugh's defense alleges fabricated evidence, Lori Vallow Daybell challenges her convictions and raises a speedy-trial argument, the Sierra LaMar murder retrial begins, a West Virginia jury rejects mercy for Gregory Casto, and an Idaho murders survivor fights to protect her privacy.
Plus, Today in Legal History, our Legal Quote of the Day, and Dumb Criminal!
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Lindsay Clancy returned to court today as her defense asked Judge William Sullivan to dismiss the murder charges against her and prevent Massachusetts from trying her again.
Her first trial ended in a mistrial after jurors split 11–1. The defense now argues there was no "manifest necessity" to declare that mistrial and that another prosecution would violate double jeopardy. Prosecutors say the jury was legitimately deadlocked and they should be allowed to proceed with another trial.
Judge Sullivan heard the arguments and took the motion under advisement. He did not issue a ruling today.
Scott Reisch explains the double-jeopardy fight, what "manifest necessity" means, why the lone holdout juror matters, and what could happen next.
Also covered: Luigi Mangione's state double-jeopardy fight, the James Barbier/Karen Snider 1966 cold case, the Yella Beezy murder trial, Karl Fontenot's third trial, Michael Creel's DUI murder conviction, Shane James Jr.'s competency and insanity issues, the Naresh Bhatt trial, Sheridan Fogle, fast jury verdicts, Legal History, Legal Quote and Dumb Criminal.

Christa Pike has spoken publicly for the first time since surviving Tennessee's failed attempt to execute her.
Pike says she remains in physical and emotional pain one month after the procedure. Meanwhile, new information about Tennessee's execution protocol is raising additional questions about what went wrong.
Scott breaks down the latest developments, what Pike is saying now, and where the case may go from here.
Plus, the other major true-crime and legal stories of the day.
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Christa Pike survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her — but now Gov. Bill Lee says her death sentence may still remain in place unless the courts decide otherwise.
Today on Crime Talk, Scott Reisch looks at the legal and constitutional questions surrounding Christa Pike's failed execution and what could happen next if Tennessee attempts to carry out the sentence again.
Also on today's show:
• Lindsay Clancy and the growing civil fight over whether she could testify  
• Addison Bowell sentenced after killing runner Ann Seidl while driving drunk  
• Matthew Farwell and the latest developments in the Sandra Birchmore case  
• Naresh Bhatt and the no-body murder trial involving Mamta Kafle  
• The South Carolina case where multiple teens face murder charges  
• Legal History — October 29  
• Legal Quote of the Day — Justice Thurgood Marshall  
• Dumb Criminal of the Day
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