Criminal Appeal
The new true crime podcast featuring Crime Analyst and Lawyer Dr. Casey Jordan and Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet
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The Tinder Date from Hell
In the summer of 2022 18 year old Helen Simmons went on a Tinder Date she will regret for the rest of her life. In the course of just two weeks 22 year old Mathew Jones drugged, raped, beat and manipulated Simmons into believing her only way to get away from him was to rob a jewelry store. But its when the two were finally apprehended by police that the nightmare truly began…
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It's been almost 20 years since the arrest of Amanda Knox for the murder of her college roommate while doing a semester abroad in Perugia, Italy. We look back at this notorious case, dissect the crime scene evidence, and take a deep dive into the media, culture, and societal bias that led to her conviction--and the FIGHT for her life that led Knox to release her own documentary this month revealing her 20 year journey toward peace....
In the early morning hours of February 1st 2026 Nancy Guthrie, the 84 year old mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona. In this episode of CRIMINAL APPEAL Dr. Jordan interviews Allison Hope Weiner. Leaning heavily into Dr. Casey Jordan’s extensive media appearances chronicling the case, Dr. Jordan and Dr. Butler-Sweet explore all of the potential theories to explain Nancy Guth...
In the early morning hours of February 1st 2026 Nancy Guthrie, the 84 year old mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona. In this episode of CRIMINAL APPEAL we explore the missing person’s case that has gripped the nation. Leaning heavily into Dr. Casey Jordan’s extensive media appearances chronicling the case, Dr. Jordan and Dr. Butler-Sweet explore all of the potential t...
CRIMINAL APPEAL tackles the criminal appeal of Alex Murdaugh-- the convicted murderer has had his conviction overturned by an appeals court! He'll be tried again, but be careful what you wish for: Alex Murdaugh could be facing new evidence to ensure another guilty finding. In this episode we look carefully at the two "mysterious deaths" related to the Murdaugh family, including the alleged "slip and fall" death of his housekeeper G...
In this episode, we break down the shocking case involving Luigi Mangione and the murder that quickly became a national headline.Nearly a year after his arrest, the case continues to unfold in court. In mid-December 2025, after nearly three weeks of testimony, pretrial suppression hearings in Mangione’s New York state case finally concluded. These hearings will determine what evidence prosecutors are allowed to present during...
On July 13, 2023, authorities arrested Rex Heuermann, a 59-year-old architect from Massapequa Park, in connection with the infamous Gilgo Beach murders that haunted investigators for more than a decade.
The case first gained national attention after the 2010 disappearance of Shannan Gilbert, which led police to uncover multiple sets of human remains along Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach on Long Island.Among those discovered were the ...
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Nearly 20 years after the March 13, 2006 Duke Lacrosse alleged rape scandal, we revisit the case that gripped the nation.At the center was Crystal Mangum, whose accusations against three members of the Duke University men’s lacrosse team sparked a media firestorm.
In December 2024, Mangum told ...
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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...
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 d...
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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 convi...
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 is made ...
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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...
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