Voir Dire
A Law Blog
Voir Dire is a French word that translates to “Speak the Truth.” After 23 years of practicing criminal law Scott Reisch is done with not doing anything but “Speaking the Truth.” Known for his grab-’em-by-the collar advice and tough questioning, Reisch drills through the clutter to drill down to the truth. Whether it is talking to guests, talking about criminal cases life, Reisch will always give you the truth.
The Latest from Voir Dire
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Are You Kidding Me!? No Murder Charges?! In the D4vdβCeleste Rivas Case?!
The Crime Talk team dives deep into the shocking Celeste Rivas case β the 14-year-old girl found dead in singer D4vd's Tesla. LAPD now says no homicide occurred, meaning no murder charges will be filed. Seriouslyβ¦ are you kidding me?! Scott breaks down the timeline, the evidence, and the outrage surrounding a case that's left…
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Absolutely Horrifying⦠News that Didn't Make the Headlines
Tonight's Crime Talk is absolutely horrifying β from an 88-year-old woman's finger bitten off by a thief, to a babysitter sentenced to life for abusing autistic children, to teachers gone wild, a judge busted for DUI, and a missing child whose mother refuses to talk. Every story gets darker, stranger, and more unbelievable. Buckle up…
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Learning Resources v. Trump β Can Emergency Powers Justify Sweeping Tariffs?
Full audio of the Supreme Court oral argument in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (No. 24-1287), argued November 5, 2025. This high-stakes case tests whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes President Trump's use of national emergency declarations to impose broad import tariffsβand, if so, whether that sweeping authority is an unconstitutional delegation…
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Hain Celestial Group v. Palmquist β Can a Jurisdiction Error Be "Cured" After Final Judgment?
Full audio of the Supreme Court oral argument in Hain Celestial Group v. Palmquist (No. 24-724), argued November 4, 2025. In this case, the Justices examine whether a federal appellate court must vacate a district court's final judgment when it later concludes the case was improperly removed because a non-diverse defendant was wrongly dismissed at…
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Coney Island Auto Parts v. Burton β Is There a Deadline to Void an Unconstitutional Judgment?
Full audio of the Supreme Court oral argument in Coney Island Auto Parts, Inc. v. Burton (No. 24-808), argued November 4, 2025. In this case, the Justices examine whether Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(c)(1)'s "reasonable time" limit can bar a motion to set aside a default judgment that is void for lack of personal…
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Hencely v. Fluor Corp β Are Military Contractors Shielded from War-Zone Liability?
Full audio of the Supreme Court oral argument in Hencely v. Fluor Corp (No. 24-924), argued November 3, 2025. In this case, an Army specialist injured in a Bagram Airfield bombing sues defense contractor Fluor, and the Justices probe whether "uniquely federal interests" and the FTCA's combatant activities exception can preempt state tort claims against…
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Rico v. United States β Can "Fugitive Tolling" Stretch Federal Supervised Release?
Full audio of the Supreme Court oral argument in Rico v. United States (No. 24-1056), heard November 3, 2025. In this case, the Justices consider whether the judge-made "fugitive tolling" doctrine can extend a defendant's term of supervised release beyond the date written in the judgment when she absconds. The argument tests how far courts…
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Unbelievable⦠You Can't Make This Stuff Up!
From Rex Heuermann's DNA surprise in the Gilgo case to the Devyn Michaels beheading trial, a kart champion murdered, a Bronx family tragedy, and yes β a Florida Man who weaponized chewing tobacco β today's Crime Talk is pure chaos. Scott breaks down the week's craziest, most unbelievable headlinesβ¦ because honestly, you can't make this…
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ANOTHER WTF SHOW! β You Won't Believe These Storiesβ¦
It's Just Another WTF Show! From a mom who crossed every imaginable line, to a man in a diaper asking kids for help, to pure madness in Texas and Oregonβtoday's Crime Talk dives into the week's wildest, most unbelievable headlines. You'll laugh, cringe, and question humanity (again). πππ Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store/ #CrimeTalk, #WTFShow, #TrueCrime,…
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Bryan Kohberger Wins β Restitution Cut After $27,000 Dispute
Bryan Kohberger just scored a partial legal win. The court withdrew a $27,000 restitution claim after his defense successfully argued that the victims' families had already raised funds through donations. While it's not a full victory, this marks a rare moment of success for the convicted killer amid his life sentence and ongoing debates about…
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Bryan Kohberger Back in Court β Restitution Hearing for Idaho Murder Victims - FULL AUDIO
Bryan Kohberger appeared in court once again β this time, for a hearing focused on restitution for the victims' families. While the main trial still looms ahead, the court discussed compensation tied to the tragic murders that shook Moscow, Idaho. Here's what happened and why it matters. #BryanKohberger, #IdahoMurders, #TrueCrime, #CrimeTalk, #JusticeForVictims, #CourtUpdate
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Barry Morphew Gets Yet Another Delay β Justice on Hold Again?
Barry Morphew's long-awaited murder trial has been delayed again. His defense claims they need more time to prepare before the January 2026 arraignment. With shocking forensic evidence involving animal tranquilizers and opioids, this case keeps twisting deeper into mystery. πππΒ Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store/ #BarryMorphew, #SuzanneMorphew, #TrueCrime, #CrimeTalk, #JusticeDelayed, #ColoradoCrime
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Kohberger: The Evidence That Brought Him Down
The newly released Idaho files reveal the forensic web that ended Bryan Kohberger's illusion of being the perfect criminal. From the Ka-Bar sheath to the digital blackout on his phone, every detail paints a picture of calculated arrogance that turned into collapse. Scott breaks down the science, the timeline, and the one decision that sealed…
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Saint Luigi⦠The Cult of the "Innocent Killer"
Luigi Mangione β accused of executing UnitedHealthcare's CEO β has apparently become a saint behind bars. He's mentoring inmates, adored by guards, and swimming in fan mail (and money). Scott breaks down how the media spin, inmate politics, and internet obsession are turning an alleged murderer into a folk hero. π Because nothing says redemption…
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Bryan Kohberger: Crime Pays..!
Bryan Kohberger's defense says he's broke β prosecutors say crime pays. The state is demanding even more restitution from the convicted Idaho killer, while his lawyers argue the families already got GoFundMe money. Scott breaks down the legal battle, the loopholes, and why this might not be over yet. π It's all about the money.…
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They Ruined It for Everybody β Judge Pulls Plug on Barry Morphew Livestream
The Barry Morphew case just got messier. A Colorado judge has officially killed public livestreams of the trial after several YouTubers β including JLR Investigates β were caught recording and rebroadcasting the court feed in violation of state law. Judge Amanda Hopkins called the situation "unbelievable," citing threats, misinformation, and venomous commentary that could poison…
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Sheriff's Daughter Speaks... The Rumors, The Shooting & The Truth
When the daughter of a county sheriff goes viral, the story is more than just a household scandal β it's a full-on social media storm. In September 2024, Judge Kevin Mullins was fatally shot by Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines inside the judge's chambers. Now his 18-year-old daughter, Lila Stines, has taken to TikTok (1.9M views)…
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Kohberger's Chilling Defense Strategy
New court filings in the case of Bryan Kohberger β the man convicted of killing four students at the University of Idaho β reveal a startling revelation: he planned to force the surviving roommates of his victims to testify for his defense. One of the survivors, Dylan Mortensen, described Kohberger as "a hollow vesselβ¦ devoid…
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Shocking New Details: Kada Scott's Cryptic Texts to Her Alleged K_ller
What was behind the phone screen? New court documents reveal chilling text messages between 23-year-old Kada Scott and 21-year-old Keon King β the man now charged in her brutal murder. Scott's body was found in a shallow grave behind an abandoned Pennsylvania school, shot in the head. Join us tonight on Crime Talk as we…
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NBA Gambling Scandal EXPOSED... IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY!
Basketball's not supposed to look like Goodfellas, but here we are. The FBI just blew the lid off a Mafia-linked gambling operation that allegedly tied together NBA coaches, players, and millions in rigged bets and poker games. Scott and Frank break down how a network involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones allegedly turned…
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Mangione's Ladyboys Experience... Luigi's Wild Thailand Trip
Before he became the face of one of America's strangest murder cases, Luigi Mangione was having the time of his life in Thailand β or maybe not. According to his travel diary, Luigi's "journey of self-discovery" took a bizarre turn involving an unprovoked ladyboy ambush, a lost phone, and some deep spiritual reflection in Japan.…
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Kohberger Tortured Them..: New Details from the Goncalves Family
πππ Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store/ Bryan Kohberger may have stayed longer at the scene than anyone imagined. Alivea Goncalves, sister of victim Kaylee Goncalves, says some injuries may have happened after death β not during the attack. In this episode, Scott and Frank break down what this means, what prosecutors revealed in their evidence catalog,…
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DOJ Interview with Ghislaine Maxwell DAY 2 β Official Audio Release
πππ Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store/ In this special episode, we present the official Department of Justice recordings of the Ghislaine Maxwell interview, released to the public with redacted sections to protect victims' identities. Recorded over two days in July 2025, these audios offer a rare, unfiltered look at Maxwell's exchanges with federal investigators during one…
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DOJ Interview with Ghislaine Maxwell DAY 1 β Official Audio Release
πππ Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store/ In this special episode, we present the official Department of Justice recordings of the Ghislaine Maxwell interview, released to the public with redacted sections to protect victims' identities. Recorded over two days in July 2025, these audios offer a rare, unfiltered look at Maxwell's exchanges with federal investigators during one…
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Bryan Kohberger Says... I'm Not Paying!
Bryan Kohberger is now fighting restitution payments to the families of the Idaho murder victims β claiming they already got their money from GoFundMe donations. The convicted killer's defense argues that because the families received public support, they've "suffered no economic loss" and that Kohberger, serving four life sentences, has no means to pay. We'll…
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SCOTUS Oral Argument: Louisiana v. Callais (24-109) β October 15, 2025
Hear the official Supreme Court oral argument in Louisiana v. Callais, argued on October 15, 2025. This audio presents the direct exchanges between the Justices and attorneys as they examine the constitutional questions and implications of this pivotal case. Β #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt #OralArgument #LouisianavCallais #LegalPodcast #ConstitutionalLaw
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SCOTUS Oral Argument: Case v. Montana (24-624) β October 15, 2025
ποΈ Case v. Montana (Docket No. 24-624) Oral Argument β Supreme Court of the United States Argued on October 15, 2025 Listen to the full Supreme Court oral argument in Case v. Montana, argued on October 15, 2025. This official audio captures the exchanges between the Justices and attorneys as they debate key constitutional issues…
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Mangione, SCOTUS & Shock Cases... Let's Talk About It!
From courtroom chaos to crimes you wouldn't believeβtoday we're diving deep: Luigi Mangione fights allegations of corporate influence and political bias. A father admits to killing his baby, and a sick man attacks women across New York. A Florida retiree shoots his neighbor, an ex-NFL player is busted in a teen sting, and a fake…
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$40,000 Behind Bars: Luigi Mangione Is Living Large in Jail!
Luigi Mangione β the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson β is reportedly living better in jail than most people on the outside. With over $40,000 in commissary donations, fan mail flooding in, and women writing steamy love letters, the alleged killer has become a twisted internet sensation. We break down: How…
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Who's Playing Bryan?... Kohberger's Prison Struggles & Lifetime Movie
Bryan Kohberger is reportedly facing major challenges inside Idaho's maximum-security prison β but that's not the only controversy. Steve and Alivea Goncalves, father and sister of victim Kaylee Goncalves, say they're outraged over Lifetime's upcoming film Ripped From the Headlines, which dramatizes the University of Idaho murders without the families' consent. They call it "deeply…
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Kohberger's Sister Was on the Prosecutor's Witness List
New court documents show a bombshell twist in the Bryan Kohberger case: his sister Amanda Kohberger appearing on the prosecution's witness list just days before he accepted a plea agreement. Did the revelation force his hand? In this video, we dissect the timing, the strategy, and the family dynamics behind one of the most controversial…
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The Dumbest Criminal EVER! β Let's Talk About It!
πππ Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store/ #TrueCrime #CrimeTalk #DumbCriminal #FloridaMan #ScottReisch #CrimeNews
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Chiles v. Salazar β Supreme Court Oral Argument
In this episode, we present the full oral arguments from the Supreme Court case Chiles v. Salazar (Docket No. 24-539), argued on October 7, 2025. At issue in this case are profound questions about the scope of federal authority, individual rights, and the limits of governmental power under the Constitution. Listen as the advocates lay…
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Bost v. Illinois Board of Elections β Supreme Court Oral Argument
In this episode, we bring you the full oral arguments from the Supreme Court case Bost v. Illinois Board of Elections (Docket No. 24-568). At the heart of this dispute lies a critical question about voting rights, state election procedures, and the constitutional boundaries of electoral oversight. The Justices engage with counsel on whether Illinois'…
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Donna Adelson's Sentencing, Karen Read's Power Play & The Dumbest Criminal Alive!
It's another wild day in the world of crime and justice. Donna Adelson faces her final sentencing for the Dan Markel murder-for-hire plot, while Karen Read's legal team levels up in the ongoing civil suit. Plus, the week's strangest cases β from Halloween "decorations" gone wrong to Florida's latest jailhouse scandal. Scott Reisch breaks it…
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Bryan's Privacy VIOLATED... Kohberger's Files..!
The Kohberger case just took another shocking turn. Confidential details from Bryan Kohberger's case files have reportedly been leaked β sparking questions of privacy, legality, and ethics. Scott Reisch breaks down what this means for the defense, the prosecution, and the integrity of the Idaho case. πΊ Subscribe to Crime Talk for in-depth legal analysis…
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From Comey to Chaos: Wild Legal Stories You Couldn't Make Up!
πππ Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store/ Β From FBI directors to disgraced athletes, today's Crime Talk lineup dives straight into legal chaos you couldn't invent if you tried. Scott Reisch breaks down the wildest storiesβfrom James Comey's federal plea to Mark Sanchez's legal mess, and the Florida dentist meltdown that shocked everyone. Stay tunedβ¦ because this…
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Could Mangione Actually Win?... Let's Talk About It!
Federal prosecutors just confirmed that Luigi Mangione β the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson β will remain under New York jurisdiction, a move that could drastically impact the case. With Blair County charges now on hold, could this unexpected decision actually strengthen his defense? We break it all down in today's Crime…
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Kohberger's New Reality: From Knife to Cage...
Bryan Kohberger's life looks very different now. Gone are the days of criminology studies and brutal violence β replaced by a monotonous, soul-crushing prison routine. In this episode, we examine how the convicted killer's existence has changed behind bars and explore how the Chapin family is moving forward in the aftermath of unimaginable loss. π…
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"Too Graphic to See" β Why Kohberger Crime Scene Images Won't Be Released
A judge has ruled that the most disturbing evidence from the Bryan Kohberger case β including graphic crime scene photos and images of the victims β will never be released to the public. The court determined that the psychological harm and trauma caused by such material outweighs any public interest. Today, we break down the…
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Kohberger Files: Childhood Matters... Are K*llers Born or Made?
Are killers bornβ¦ or made? In today's Crime Talk, we dive deep into the family dynamics and childhood environments of two of the most notorious figures in criminal history: Jeffrey Dahmer and Bryan Kohberger. How do early family relationships, trauma, neglect, or social disconnection shape someone into a murderer? And more importantly, can understanding these…
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What Happens to the Family of a Killer? The Kohberger Family
πππ Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store/ Bryan Kohberger will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students. But what about the family he left behind? In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the Kohberger household β from his parents' quiet life in Pennsylvania to…
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You Can't Make This Stuff Up⦠But It's All Real! Let's Talk About It!
The world of true crime just keeps getting stranger β and today's episode proves it. From shocking courtroom twists in the Luigi Mangione and Tyler Robinson cases, to disturbing updates in the D4vd investigation, a bizarre turn in the Travis Decker tragedy, and even a politically charged Dallas shooter incident β it's one of those…
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D4vd Case⦠How Bizarre! Let's Talk About It!
πππ Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store/ The story of d4vd and the tragic death of teenager Celeste Rivas just got stranger. From a decomposed body in a Tesla trunk to tattoos, cancelled tours, and eerie connections β this case is already fueling speculation and conspiracy theories across the internet. In today's Crime Talk, we dig deep…
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Koherber Files: Chilling New Images from Inside the Idaho M_rder House
πππ Crime Talk Keychain β Remove Before Flight https://rb.gy/7pxh09 Idaho authorities have just released new photographs from inside the infamous Moscow murder house. These previously unseen images shed light on the environment where Bryan Kohberger carried out one of the most shocking crimes in recent memory. From overturned furniture to possible entry points, we break…
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BK Files: How Advanced DNA Testing Caught Bryan Kohberger
A leather knife sheathβ¦ a single trace of DNAβ¦ and the technology that changed everything. In today's Crime Talk Daily, we break down how advanced forensic genetic genealogy was used to track down Bryan Kohberger in the Idaho student murders case. From the moment Othram received the DNA to the shocking results within 48 hours,…
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Barry Morphew Walks Free on Bond β Trial Ahead
πππ Crime Talk Keychain β Remove Before Flight https://rb.gy/7pxh09 Barry Morphew has been released on bond, but the legal battle is far from over. Accused of murdering his wife Suzanne, Morphew's case continues to stir controversy and divide opinions. In tonight's Crime Talk, we break down the bond hearing, the conditions of his release, and…
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The Kohberger's Leaked Video Mystery Continuesβ¦
Why was this footage recorded, and what does it reveal about Kohberger's time behind bars? Join us as we break down the latest developments, the hidden angles, and the speculation that refuses to die. π Stay tuned for the facts, the drama, and the legal analysis you won't hear anywhere else. Welcome back to Crime…
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Crazy Charlie Kirk Case Theories⦠Let's Talk About It!
Let's break down some of the wildest theories swirling around the Charlie Kirk case. From courtroom updates to the bizarre online chatter, we'll separate fact from fictionΒ Crime Talk. Β #CharlieKirk, #CrimeTalkLive, #TrueCrime, #CourtUpdate, #CrimeTalk, #LegalAnalysis
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Luigi Mangione: Big Day in Court..!
It's a pivotal moment in the Luigi Mancione case. Today's court hearing could shape the future of the trial β and the stakes couldn't be higher. Join Scott Reisch and the Crime Talk team as we break down the latest developments, the legal strategies in play, and what this means moving forward. Stay tuned for…
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