Criminal Appeal
The new true crime podcast featuring Crime Analyst and Lawyer Dr. Casey Jordan and Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet
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In this episode of Criminal Appeal, we break down the Claudio Valente campus shooting involving Brown University and MIT, examining the full timeline of how the violence unfolded across two major university campuses.
We explore Valente’s background, the events leading up to the shooting, and how the situati...
Dr. Casey Jordan interviews the Hartford Courant journalists who covered the Maryann Measles case.
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Dr. Casey Jordan interviews Maryann's sister and friends as they share their perspective and feelings on the tragic loss of Maryann.
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Story from The Hartford Courant, January 12, 2003Written by Jesse Leavenworth, read by Dr. Casey Jordan. #criminalappeal #maryannmeasles #hartfordcourant
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In Part 2 of our deep dive into the murder of 13-year-old Maryann Measles, we shift our focus from who Maryann was to the people who betrayed her in the most devastating way.
*Featuring clips from our one on one conversation with Maryann’s childhood friend Scott*
This episode examines the group dynamics behi...
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In Part 1 of our deep dive into the murder of Maryann Measles, we begin by understanding who Maryann was — and how the events that led to her death began to unfold.Maryann was a 13-year-old from New Milford, Connecticut, whose 1997 murder devastated her community and ultimately led to the convictions of ei...
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.ABOUT: Side bar on decision of the death penalty for Luigi MangioneThis episode is made possible by @askventuralawyoutube | The Accident Law Firm__________________________________Listen on your audio platforms :Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mljKhf...Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.c...
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ABOUT: Dr. Casey Jordan is joined by the producers of the new Wade Wilson documentary 'Handsome Devil, Charming Killer' NOW AVAILABLE on @paramountplus
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Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.ABOUT: Dr. Casey Jordan and CrimeDocDani briefly tap into the details of the brutal crimes of Wade Wilson in 2019. Highlighting moments from the 'Handsome Devil, Charming Killer' documentary. NOW AVAILABLE on @paramountplus We would like to thank @CrimeDocDani for joining us!This episode ...
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Criminologist Dr. Casey Jordan and Sociologist Dr. Colleen Butler Sweet revisit the Wade Wilson case covering the following :
- The psychology behind Wade Wilson’s charm and violence
- The rise of his devoted fangirl following, known as the “Wade’s Wives”
- Hybristophilia and why some people are drawn to viol...
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.
This week’s Side Bar dives into the 'Lost Boys'
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In recent years, experts have started warning about a troubling new trend often called the rise of the “lost boys” — a growing wave of younger and younger males becoming involved in violent crimes, especially gun-related homicides. ...
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.
This week’s Side Bar dives into the Phenomenon of Hybristophilia
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Hybristophilia is a psychological phenomenon in which someone experiences attraction to another person who has committed violent or criminal acts. Often referred to as “Bonnie and Clyde Syndrome,” it can appear in mild for...
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In part 1 we dive into the disturbing and complex case of Kendall Francois — one of New York’s most notorious serial offenders.
What makes this episode different is the firsthand perspective: Dr. Casey Jordan personally worked with Kendall during his time in custody, giving us an inside look at his personal...
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Welcome to Part 2 of our breakdown of the Kendall Francois case.In Part 1, we uncovered how Francois fit the profile of a power-control killer—someone driven by dominance and manipulation rather than impulse.
In this episode, Dr. Casey Jordan continues sharing her firsthand experience working directly with ...
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.
This week’s Side Bar dives into The Menendez brothers case
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The Menendez brothers case involves the 1989 shotgun murders of wealthy Beverly Hills parents, José and Kitty Menendez, by their sons, Lyle and Erik. While the prosecution argued the motive was greed for the family's $14 mill...
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.
This week’s Side Bar dives into the case of the Idaho Murderer, Bryan Kohberger.
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Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology PhD student, pleaded guilty in July 2025 to the brutal 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students — Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and...
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In Part 1, we take a deep dive into the chilling case of Linda Bigazzi — the Connecticut professor accused of murdering her husband, Dr. Pierluigi Bigazzi.
We explore the twists and unanswered questions surrounding the investigation, featuring exclusive clips from Dr. Casey Jordan’s one-on-one interview wit...
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Part 2 of our deep dive into the Linda Bigazzi case continues as we uncover more details behind this shocking story.
In this episode, we explore new evidence and dive deeper into the investigation. Hear exclusive insights from Linda’s criminal defense attorney, and catch more clips from Dr. Casey Jordan’s o...
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.
This week’s Side Bar dives into the Netflix Documentary everyone is talking about - Unknown Caller | The High School Catfish.
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Unknown Number: The High School Catfish follows Michigan teen Lauryn Licari and her boyfriend Owen McKenny, who are relentlessly harassed by an anonymous texter i...
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.This week’s Side Bar dives into the Karen Read trial, as the hosts break down the latest developments and debate the questions everyone’s asking. ABOUT THE CASE:In January 2022, her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, was found dead in the snow outside a fellow officer’s house in Canton, Ma...
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