The Geiser Files
Welcome to The Geiser Files, the true crime podcast of Rachael Geiser, a 26-year veteran criminal defense investigator, where she walks you through her most unforgettable, and challenging investigations. Each week, Rachael pulls back the curtain on the painstaking work of a defense investigation—tracking down overlooked witnesses, re-examining evidence, and uncovering the hidden facts that never make the news. From life-or-death murder trials to wrongful convictions, you'll hear the unfiltered story of an industry insider who has spent her career questioning the official narrative.
Episodes
Rachael Geiser recounts her role in finding crucial evidence for advanced DNA testing in the West Memphis Three case, potentially unveiling the true perpetrator after decades of controversy.
- Called by Lorri Davis in April 2021 about new MVAC wet vacuum DNA collection technology
- Helped locate evidence through FOIA request after rumors it had been destroyed
- Discovered the critical ligatures (shoelaces) i...
Rachael Geiser and her involvement in the momentous release of the West Memphis Three after 18 years of wrongful imprisonment.
- Tony briefly worked as a private investigator alongside Rachael, though he struggled with people avoiding him in the field
- The West Memphis Three case reached a turning point when an evidentiary hearing was granted based on new DNA evidence
- An Alford plea allowed the defendants to mainta...
Rachael Geiser, a criminal defense investigator with 26 years of experience, shares insights from the West Memphis Three case, and reveals how scientific mistakes and overlooked evidence led to wrongful convictions that were eventually overturned.
- Updates on the Tyree Nichols case including new trials granted in federal court
- Update on Clarence Nesbit's death penalty case where the death notice was withdra...
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Rachael Geiser shares her experience working as a criminal defense investigator on some of America's most notorious trials, including the West Memphis Three case and several death penalty cases. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at the methodical process of criminal defense investigation and the importance of thinking creatively when approaching complex cases.
- Currently works for the Major Cases Team at t...
Rachael Geiser pulls back the curtain on her 26-year career as a criminal defense investigator, working on America's most notorious trials including the West Memphis Three and Lester Street cases.
- Explains the role of a criminal defense investigator who works with attorneys on first-degree murder cases
- Details how investigations have evolved with body cameras becoming standard equipment for police around 2018
- De...
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