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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Two Months Later and Melodee Buzzard Is Still Missing
Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store/ π΄Disclaimer: The $25 mentioned in this video is issued as a Crime Talk merch coupon, not as cash or a general gift card.π΄ Tonight we go from a loaded magazine hidden in underwear to a 9-year-old who's still missing two months later. We break down the evidence fight in the UnitedHealthcare…
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Bryan Kohberger Now Wants Serial Killer Pen Pals. Of Course He Does.
Bryan Kohberger isn't just serving four life sentencesβhe's reportedly trying to build a serial killer "network" from inside Idaho's toughest prison. We break down reports that he's reaching out to other notorious offenders, his endless complaints about conditions (right down to the vegan fruit), and his alleged threats of self-harm to push for better housing.…
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Bryan Kohberger... Plotting his escape! Let's Talk About It!
Bryan Kohberger isn't just serving timeβhe's trying to negotiate the terms. Now he's using "self-harm" warnings to push for a better housing unit. We break down his complaints from J-Block, the supposed leverage play for a medical ward, and what this says about power, control, and notoriety behind bars. We'll also revisit the Idaho student…
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Pipe Bomber Mystery Solved? FBI arrests suspect in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case
The alleged DNC/RNC pipe bomber is finally in cuffsβonly took almost five years and a national manhunt. We break down the arrest of Brian Cole Jr., the January 5 pipe bomb timeline, and what investigators are (and aren't) saying about motive and evidence. Plus updates on the Brian Walshe trial, Derek Chauvin's latest attempt to…
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Just Can't Make It Up: Judges, Murder Plots and Dumb Crimes... Let's Talk About It!
Tonight's episode is one long reminder that reality doesn't need writers. Judges tossing fraud verdicts, murders wrapped in "explanations," and a pee-soaked crime career. We break down the Minnesota Medicaid acquittal, the latest in the Brian Walshe trial, brutal family and domestic cases, and the OnlyFans stunt that ended in county jail. Plus, a "This…
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Luigi's Mc Arrest... Did They Go Too Far? Let's Talk About It!
Luigi Mangione is back in a Manhattan courtroom as his lawyers try to throw out the gun, the silencer, and that infamous notebook. At the same time, in Massachusetts, jurors hear Brian Walshe's chilling Google searches: "How to dispose of a body," "Can you be charged with murder without a body," and more. Tonight we…
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Luigi Mangione Could Have a Chance... Pre-Trial Motions in Luigi Mangione Case
As the one-year mark of Brian Thompson's murder approaches, accused shooter Luigi Mangione is back in court β and this week could change everything. Pre-trial motions will decide whether the gun, backpack, journal and key statements ever reach a jury. Did officers cross the line during Luigi's arrest in Pennsylvania, or were they following the…
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What Happened to Anna? Let's Talk About It!
πππ Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store/ Β A dream family cruise ends in horror when 18-year-old Anna Kepner is found dead, hidden under a bed on the Carnival Horizon. Now her 16-year-old stepbrother has emerged as the primary suspect, and explosive new court records reveal years of chaos inside this blended family. Tonight, Scott breaks down…
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Cruise Ship Teen D3ath Bombshell & The Melodee Buzzard mystery grows
A Florida teen is found dead under a cruise ship bed β now the autopsy says asphyxiation and her 16-year-old stepbrother is under suspicion. At the same time, 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard is still missing after her mother claims she "left her with a couple" from a Utah zoo. Tonight we break down the evidence, the…
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Shocking Details in Celeste Rivas Case β Singer d4vd Now a Suspect
Shocking new details are emerging in the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose dismembered remains were found in the frunk of a Tesla registered to singer d4vd. Sources say the body was partially frozen, potentially making it harder for the medical examiner to even determine how she died. Tonight we break down what investigators believe…
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Cruise Ship Nightmare: Anna Kepner's Case... What Really Happened?
Tonight on Crime Talk, we start with a Caribbean cruise nightmare: 18-year-old Anna Kepner is found dead, wrapped in a blanket and hidden under a bed in her cabin β and now a teenage stepbrother is a suspect as the FBI takes over the case. We'll walk through the timeline, the family dynamics, the prior…
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Ashlee Buzzard in Court⦠So Where Is Melodee?
Ashlee Buzzard just walked into a California courtroom on a felony false imprisonment charge β and still won't say where her missing 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, is. Today, we break down what happened in court, what this charge really means, and why investigators are still calling Melodee "at risk." Is this pressure point enough to…
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BREAKING DEVELOPMENTS: New Footage in Melodee Buzzard Case + Shocking D4vd Twist
Today's Crime Talk dives into major new developments in multiple cases. β’ Exclusive new footage shows Ashlee Buzzard loading boxes into a van as the search for missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard intensifies. β’ A shocking twist in the D4vd / Celeste Rivas investigation β detectives are now focusing on previously undisclosed movements and disturbing new…
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SCOTUS Oral Argument: Rutherford v. United States β First Step Act & Compassionate Release
Full audio of the Supreme Court oral argument in Rutherford v. United States (No. 24-820), argued November 12, 2025. In this case, the Justices consider whether federal judges may treat nonretroactive sentencing changes in the First Step Actβincluding the end of mandatory "stacking" under 18 U.S.C. Β§ 924(c)βas "extraordinary and compelling reasons" to grant compassionate…
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Just Unbelievable⦠What These Parents Did Will Shock You
Tonight's episode takes a dark turn. From Brian Walshe's stunning partial confession as his murder trial beginsβ¦ to heartbreaking new details in the Chicago infant homicideβ¦ these cases raise one disturbing question: How far will some people go to hide the truth? We break down the shocking facts, the legal moves, and the unanswered questions.…
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New Melodee Buzzard Case Shocking Details
New revelations about the deeply troubled past of Ashlee Buzzard are raising even more questions as the search for her missing 9-year-old daughter, Melodee, reaches its fifth week. From childhood abuse to family estrangement, mental health struggles, and a disturbing cross-country tripβtonight we break down what investigators are uncovering and what it could mean for…
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New Break in Melodee Buzzard Investigation - Let's Talk About It!
New developments in the disappearance of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard have uncovered surveillance footage, witness accounts, and suspicious moves made by her mother, Ashlee Buzzard β including wigs, cash-only travel, and swapped license plates. Investigators believe the key moment happened in Utah. We break down every new detail so you know exactly where the case stands.…
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Three Years After the Idaho Murders⦠New Reflections, New Questions
Three years after the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, we revisit the night that changed everything β and the investigation that unraveled suspected killer Bryan Kohberger's carefully crafted image. From the knife sheath DNA to the plea deal that ended the case, Scott breaks down what truly happened, what most people STILL…
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Melodee Buzzard Case... Mother Confesses? Let's Talk About It!
Tonight on Crime Talk, we break down two disturbing cases involving two different mothersβone tied to the disappearance of Melodee Buzzard, and another caught on video threatening her own children. Plus: a highway jump gone wrong, drug-induced paranoia, child abuse charges, bizarre Florida behavior, and more stories you won't believe actually happened. Buckle up. It's…
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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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