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Vinnie Politan digs through the case evidence in the trial of Adam Montgomery, who is charged in the death of his five-year-old daughter, and the timeline of the “sick, morbid actions” he’s accused of doing to cover up her murder.

Special Guests: Court TV Legal Correspondent Matt Johnson, Private Investigator and founder of Victim News Online, Erica Morse, Boston 25 Reporter Bob Ward, and Medicolegal death investigator expert, author/podcaster Joseph Scott Morgan

Chapters:
00:00:12:11 | Case Background
00:02:17:02 | Vinnie's Intro: Harmony is "Not Resting in Peace"
00:08:06:01 | Jury sees Evidence from shelter ceiling
00:12:15:07 | Adam Montgomery’s prints recovered from the ceiling vent
00:15:05:14 | Timeline: Movements of Harmony’s Remains
00:37:50:17 | Refrigerator removed during investigation

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Little Harmony Montgomery’s life was filled with hardship and tragedy. Both of her parents suffered from addiction problems, these issues were addressed by a judge who gave sole custody to her father Adam Montgomery, a career criminal. Harmony was just five years old when she was last seen alive in 2019. Now her father is on trial for her murder. This week’s Court TV Podcast features opening statements from both sides as they lay out their cases to the jury; The state’s theory on how Harmony was killed and the lengths that Adam Montgomery allegedly went through to hide his daughter’s body, and the defense’s assertion that Adam did not kill his daughter.

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Today on the show we have True Crime Television Producer Sonja Borgmann!  

Sonja is a producer for true crime documentaries for Tubi T.V. and A & E. Some cases she has highlighted are infamous killers like Ted Bundy and the Menedez brothers. She also produced the Killing Diana documentary, highlighting the life and death of the late Lady Diana.

Please enjoy this wide-ranging and enjoyable true crime discussion with Sonja Borgmann.

In today’s episode we discuss:

·      Sonja’s interest in investigative journalism and documentaries at an early age. 

• Her interest in foreign affairs that took her to Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Berlin, and Lisbon, and how this molded her future career in documentaries.

·      How and when Sonja got interested in criminal justice, more specifically true crime cases?

·      What pulls Sonja towards infamous, true crime cases? 

·      The Killing Diana documentary profiling the life and death of Lady Diana.

·      Some of the fascinating cases Sonja has worked on, including murder-for-hire cases.

·      Why Sonja thinks we are so interested, sometimes obsessed with true crime.

·      What advice she would give to someone trying to break into the true crime business. 

·      How Sonja looks at people differently since she started covering stories of serial killers and other psychopaths.

·      Sonja’s top-secret project with me being a part of the show (not as the serial killer)!

Check out Sonja's website to learn more about her and her work!

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Neighbors of Chad and Tammy Daybell testify to Chad's behavior after his wife's death and when they met Lori Vallow. 

Witnesses: Dr. Erik Christensen: Conducted Tammy autopsy | Det. Bruce Mattingly: Investigated Tammy’s health | Alice Gilbert: Lived in Tammy & Chad’s neighborhood | Todd Gilbert: Lived in Tammy & Chad’s neighborhood

For the latest trial updates in ID v. Lori Vallow Daybell, click here.

Jeff questions Your Honor's uncommon tardiness and she weighs in on what Jeff should wear to court. Later, a dinner with Shane's biological parents reveals a new side of Shane's past.

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EPISODE 187: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN

A-Block (1:43) SPECIAL COMMENT: The Corruption is coming down so heavy I feel like I need to wear a HAT. Now we have to indict a SECOND Supreme Court Justice. Nine days after he got onto the Court, Neil Gorsuch sold his part of a Colorado house for at least $250,000 to the head of a mega-law firm that has since been involved in 22 CASES before Gorsuch's court. Gorsuch has voted for their side in 7 of 10 cases.

And of course:THE DISCLOSURE FORM FOR THE SALE? GORSUCH LEFT THE BOX FOR THE NAME OF THE BUYER, BLANK.

The Senate Judiciary Committee can't subpoena Gorsuch or the buyer or Clarence Thomas or anybody because Dianne Feinstein is still MIA and can't provide the clinching vote. And John Roberts has finally replied to Chairman Dick Durbin's "invitation" to testify, and he said no way. He might as well have said "GOOD LUCK... DICK."

Meanwhile Ted Cruz confesses, on tape, to the Dueling Electoral Slates/Grand Commission/Let's Party Like It's 1876 Coup that he and other Senators and Congressmen started to run on January 6th before they were interrupted by the OTHER coup. And remember, as the trial begin, when Trump defends himself in the E. Jean Carroll rape case by saying "she's not my type" what he's really saying is "she's not my type TO RAPE."

B-BLOCK (19:44) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: Biden is too old? He'll be 81 on Election Day and Trump will be 78. And he failed to do...what? And your younger choice who can keep the Serial Killer out of the White House is... who? And why Fox didn't collapse at 8 PM after firing Carlson, why he hasn't said anything, and why he seemingly turned from the moderate he appeared to be on CNN and MSNBC into the monster on Fox (Frankly: the success of Maddow, Scarborough and I broke him). THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD (28:13) Saluting Alito at Harvard; the far right host now hoping to ban books, trans, and "weird sex" did his own sex film just a decade ago; and the woman over whom NBC's Jeff Shell destroyed his career reportedly was also hooking up with the now 80-year old billionaire owner of Hockey's Seattle Kraken. Hey, Babe, wanna ride on my Zamboni?

C-BLOCK (34:40) EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY: Titus, on death row in New York (35:50) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: My appendix burst and not only did I not know it for two days, but I kept working - AND beat CNN in the ratings (today, my burst appendix by itself could beat CNN in the ratings).

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Witnesses from Day 6:

Zulema Pastenes: Lori’s sister-in-law

Colby Ryan: Lori’s son

Special Agent Mark Saari: Examined Tylee, JJ and Lori’s social security benefits

Detective Chuck Kunmsaitis: Examined Tylee, Lori, Charles, Alex and Chad’s bank accounts

For the latest trial updates in ID v. Lori Vallow Daybell, click here.

The trial of Lori Vallow Daybell is expected to last 10 weeks. It’s being held at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho. On Day 1, the Hon. Judge Steven Boyce read some procedural instructions, then the opening statements began on April 10, 2023. Lindsey Blake, the prosecuting attorney for Fremont County, delivers the opening statements on behalf of the state. The public defender for Lori Vallow, Jim Archibald, delivers the opening statements for the defense.

The first witness in the trial is Kay Woodcock, a former sister in law of Lori Vallow-Daybell and JJ’s biological grandmother. Following her testimony, Brandon Boudreaux, the ex-husband of Lori’s close niece Melanie, takes the stand.

For daily trial updates in ID v. Lori Vallow Daybell, click here.

It was the talk of the town. Betty Broderick was a socialite who appeared to live the perfect life until it all came crashing down in a bitter public divorce and a double homicide. Broderick would end up standing trial for the murders of her ex-husband and his new wife after they were found dead in their San Diego home. This week’s Court TV Podcast takes a deep dive into this case that would raise important questions on a woman’s role in society and equal rights and protection under the law with an audio edition of the original true crime series Judgment with Ashleigh Banfield. This is Judgment of Betty Broderick.

To see the full 1991 retrial of Betty Broderick, click here.

Southern California was home to many sensational murder cases in the 90’s. When record executive Dixie Hollier was found by police being brutally murdered by her daughter’s boyfriend, investigators had to figure out why. This week’s Court TV Podcast dives deeper into these questions with another episode of the original true crime series Someone They Knew With Tamron Hall. This week’s episode titled “The Odd Couple.”

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Episode Summary

Roger Dodd has spent most of his life trying cases in venues around the United States.  From capital murder trials to complex personal injury cases, Roger has done it all.  Roger has also devoted much of his career to speaking and teaching trial skills.  His multi-day seminar in cross examination has become so popular that when a date is announced the seats fill immediately.  Roger will be presenting on advanced cross examination at the upcoming PSBR Trial College and has seminars scheduled for Hawaii and Boston later in the year.  Join Ben and Rahul for their discussion with Roger that ranges from his approach to cross examination to other experiences and lessons he’s learned during his four decades as a trial lawyer.

About Roger Dodd

Formerly a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist for thirty (30) years and formerly a Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist for 20 years, trial attorney Roger Dodd has represented clients in legal matters since 1976. Mr. Dodd has been a lecturer, expert witness, and teacher in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Russia, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, and various Caribbean locations (comprehensive map with all locations of Mr. Dodd's lectures).

Mr. Dodd is a frequent guest and commentator on television programs, including Court TV, Good Morning America, Geraldo at Large, and is co-author of Cross-Examination: Science and Techniques. He is one of a select group of attorneys to receive the distinguished Super Lawyer rating in multiple states. In addition to teaching throughout the U.S. and other countries, Mr. Dodd provides specialized individual training (www.doddlawclinic.com) and trial lawyer coaching (www.rogerdoddtriallawyercoaching.com).

Mr. Dodd is also a partner in the Jacksonville, Florida plaintiff law firm Spohrer & Dodd P.A. (www.sdlitigation.com) and the firm of Dodd & Kuendig, Park City, Utah (www.doddkuendig.com).

This week on DIEOWA, we’re in Warren County. A feud between two farmers escalates until one is found dead in a cistern.

Chapter 8: Heidi Wear: The Mid 90s Heidi Pioneers Personal branding And Cashes In With Her Own Line Of Branded Sleepwear

Heidi Fleiss goes to trial with the eyes of the world on her, and the Fleiss family’s close bonds are tested as they are asked to turn against each other in court. But Heidi Fleiss mania has already peaked as the OJ trial begins and takes focus. The jurors deliberate and then have second thoughts. Plus the story of Charlie “Good Time,” the Malibu music promoter with a Heidi connection.

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Chapter 7: The Trial Of The Century: 1995 How Court TV revolutionized the 24 hour news cycle and how Heidi Fleiss redefined tabloid celebrity with it

While awaiting her trials Heidi sits for another big magazine profile, this time with Vanity Fair. Her lawyer Anthony Brooklier makes a case against the johns, and we tell you about his father Dominic Brooklier the last mob don of Southern California. Ivan “Mackdaddy” Nagy returns to terrorize Heidi’s employees and get sentimental about Heidi. And Heidi Fleiss finds herself in the world spotlight and isolated from everyone.

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Chapter 6: Media Frenzy (1993, 1994): The Heidi Fleiss scandal breaks wide in the media, making Heidi the most famous woman and sending her clients into a panic

Everybody wants a cut of the Heidi Fleiss story, and some of the people in Heidi’s orbit are selling her out to get theirs. Plus a rabbit hole into how Pretty Woman connects to illegal arms dealing, the stories of call girls “Marilyn” and “Leann,” and how women in Hollywood (and Adrian Lyne) reacted to what the scandal said about the men in their industry in the 90s.

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This week Bree and Liz went to the first ever Give Them Lala live podcast. They break down all the details of the show and all their thoughts about the event. It was an experience for sure.  Listen to hear why Liz struggled with the environment a little, but overall had fun. 

Then Bree and Liz talk about their upcoming girls night and reminisce on their past fun times in Downtown.  Bree says how rough her week has been, and Liz talks about why she has to work from home this weekend.

Liz gives an update on the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial this week, as she is still obsessed with watching.  From the body guards, chuffers,  and financial advisors. This case just gets more and more juicy as each testimony goes on. 

Also the MET Gala is coming up again, and the girls could not be more excited. They predict Kim and Pete will show up together and they are OBSESSED. 

Finally Bree and Liz give the run down on all the reality shows of the week.  From Jersey, to Summer House, and can’t forget about The Kardashians. 

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This week Liz and Bree start strong with the Kardashians episode and the major celeb trials between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard and also the case between Blac Chyna and the Kardashians. There is one main thing that really botherd Liz about this episode of the Kardashians and also something that really irritated Bree and they are on the total opposite ends of the spectrum of footage. Also there were a couple parts of the show that Liz was a little confused about and Bree had to explain it. 

Then Liz talks in depth about the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. She has been so involved in this trial and has so many thoughts and comments about this case.  Bree has not been as involved of watching testimony minute for minute, but she still has some serious opinions on the case. Both Liz and Bree share how they think the case should end. 

On Bravo this week… Summer House this week Kyle goes all the way off the deep end. This man is beyond stressed and Amanda doesn’t seem to be doing anything to help.  However on Jersey, Bree and Liz are obsedd with the house-husbands and still cannot stand Teresa. Can she be gone already?? And there is another lawsuit… Nene Leakes is suing Bravo and Andy Cohen. 

Both girls talk about their week and weekend. Liz had such a fun weekend, and Bree tried to enjoy her Easter with the kids. But first and foremost they could not be more excited to go see the Give them Lala Live podcast and then another girls night. 

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