Reporting Live From My Sofa
A podcast that covers true crime both past and present, bizarre and humorous. I am interested in learning what makes one person capable of the unthinkable while the majority of us would never think of such things. Come join the sofa squad while we dish and solve the world's issues from the comfort of the recliner. Be sure to check out my partner in crime, Awen Rees' podcast Toxic Bliss at https://anchor.fm/awen-rees Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Reportinglivefrommysofa/support
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October 6, 2019 • 24 mins
Fl vs Rodgers | The Dr. Teresa Sievers Case | An Overview Teresa Sievers was bludgeoned to death at her Bonita Springs home on June 28, 2015. Her murder and the investigation that would follow unearthed a tale of a couple with a rocky relationship. Rumors swirled that Teresa and her husband Mark were swingers. Soon, more secrets came to the surface and a tale of money, a hitman, betrayal and a tangled web rocked the town of Bonita...
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October 1, 2019 • 30 mins
More information has come to light in regards to what happened between Casei and Michael Jones. Many people who have survived narcissistic relationships have been discussing the interview with Sarah Jones, the ex-wife of Michael. In this episode, Awen Rees and I talk about the new information as well as some of the familiar signs of someone involved in a narcissistic relationship that appears in the Sarah Jones interview.
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September 28, 2019 • 33 mins
We have been eager to hear what Amber had to say for herself. Surprisingly the defense put Amber on at the start of their case. What came across on the witness stand was less than authentic to many people. However, we do learn more aspects of the case:
Yes, Martin Rivera was married with children
Yes, Amber Admits that she went in with the intent of killing
Yes, Amber wants us to know how hard this has been on her
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Yes, Martin Rivera was married with children
Yes, Amber Admits that she went in with the intent of killing
Yes, Amber wants us to know how hard this has been on her
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September 26, 2019 • 28 mins
Today Awen Rees and I discuss the body cam footage as well as footage taken from the surveillance of South Side Flats. Bodycam footage is essential in this day and age for both officers and civilians. In the case of Amber Guyger, we are able to witness what took place moments after Amber walked into Botham's apartment and shot him. What we saw, we didn't like it. Come hang out with us as we discuss this and more.
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September 26, 2019 • 25 mins
The horrifying case of Michael Wayne Jones Jr. is what nightmares are made of. A man, who we know very little about so far, murdered his wife and children. He stored them in their trailer and his vehicle for six weeks before being caught after having a car accident. What caused him to do this? Very little information has come out, but recently his ex-wife gave an interview. In this interview, we learn that he was staying with her a...
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September 24, 2019 • 21 mins
The Case against Amber Guyger, the Texas Police officer, is underway and has been intense. On the first day of testimony, we saw Judge Kemp lose her cool with careless reporters, as well as, the DA that did an interview with Fox 4 news live while under a gag order.
Numerous witnesses have spoken for the victim, Botham Jean's older sister to the alleged partner Martin Rivera who was Amber Guyger's working partner and also pe...
Numerous witnesses have spoken for the victim, Botham Jean's older sister to the alleged partner Martin Rivera who was Amber Guyger's working partner and also pe...
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September 23, 2019 • 16 mins
The first day of trial saw lots of sidebar motions and testimony. Judge Kemp had to take a reporter's laptop from her moments before the trial began. The Judge was notified that DA John Creuzo violated the gag order by giving an interview the night before. The jury has been sequestered. All eyes are on this case and the courtroom where Amber Guyger is on trial for the murder of Botham Jean. Come join Awen Rees and me as we disc...
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September 22, 2019 • 25 mins
On September 6th, 2018 Amber Guyger returned to her apartment complex, South Side Flats, after completing her shift for the Dallas Texas Police where she worked as an officer on an elite crime response team. Amber walked down the fourth-floor hallway to apartment #1478. The doors locking systems utilize unique key cards with electronic chips. Amber claims that she inserted her card which caused the door to fully open as it was alre...
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September 21, 2019 • 24 mins
On Day Three, we learn all about the google searches that took place in the Mullis' home. Did Todd make them or someone else? Todd takes the stand in his own defense, something that is rarely done and something that typically isn't a great idea. Did it help or hinder Todd in this case? Join Awen Rees and I as we discuss this and analyze the testimony of day three in the case against Todd Mullis.
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September 20, 2019 • 27 mins
The tangled web of rumor mixed with truth becomes evident in day two of the testimony. We hear from several of Amy's friends and co-workers as they describe an unhappy marriage and Amy's wandering eye. Several people testified that they feared for Amy's safety. The forensic pathologist spoke to the numerous injuries inflicted on Amy Mullis. Join Awen Rees from Toxic Bliss and me as we talk about the testimony and day tw...
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September 18, 2019 • 27 mins
Day one in the case against Todd Mullis was swift with lots of witnesses being able to testify. We were able to hear from Amy's brother Jeff about her desire and plans to leave Todd. Eileen, a friend of Amy's testified about Todd's private conversations with her. Most importantly Todd's son, Trysten testified. His testimony changed back and forth leaving many wondering if the truth as to what happened to Amy Mullis ...
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September 16, 2019 • 22 mins
On November 10th, 2018 around 12:00 PM 911 dispatch received a phone call from Todd Mullis in regards to his wife. Todd said that he, his 13-year-old son and his wife Amy were working in the north hog building that day. Just days before Amy had surgery and this was her first day out of the house. Amy seemed out of it so Todd instructed her to return to the house and rest. Later his son would discover his mother on the ground with ...
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September 13, 2019 • 21 mins
Former high school cheerleader, Brooke Skylar Richardson, stands accused of killing her newborn infant in May 2017 after concealing the pregnancy. Prosecutors allege that the baby was born, murdered, burned and buried in the backyard of her family home all by the hands of then seventeen-year-old Skylar Richardson. The case finally made it to trial two years later on September 2019. Was the baby stillborn? Why did Skylar hide the pr...
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August 16, 2019 • 23 mins
Jeffrey Edward Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender. In April 2005, the police of Palm Beach, Florida investigated Epstein after a parent complained that he molested her 14-year-old daughter. Eventually, he was convicted of soliciting a prostitute and of procuring an underage girl of prostitution on June 30, 2008. He only served 13 months and was granted work release where he would spend most of his days a...
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August 16, 2019 • 23 mins
This week marks the one year anniversary of a heinous crime that shook the nation and still captivates the public. The Watts family homicides occurred in the early morning of August 13, 2018. When Christopher watts was finished, his wife Shanann Watts, their two girls, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3 as well as their unborn son who was to be named Niko, would all be dead. The public’s fascination with the case has only grown since the eve...
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August 7, 2019 • 23 mins
On the evening of January 6, 2007, Channon Gail Christian, age 21, and Hugh Christopher Newsom, Jr., age 23, were carjacked and kidnapped and taken to a rental house where both of them were raped, tortured, and murdered. A group of males and one female were arrested, charged, and convicted in the case. In 2018 Eric Boyd was indicted on first-degree felony murder, first-degree premeditated murder, especially aggravated robbery, espe...
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August 2, 2019 • 32 mins
How does social media come into play in the courtroom? During the Rosenbaum trial, we saw several cries for a mistrial from the defense because of social media. But did they ever actually pay attention to what was being said in social media and use that to their advantage? In this episode, Awen Rees from Toxic Bliss and I discuss these issues.
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July 27, 2019 • 24 mins
Medical Examiner, Dr. Lora Darrisaw, testified for the state during the Rosenbaum Trial. She is highly educated, professional and stood her ground during cross-examination from the defense. How does science stack up against the defense in this trial? Join Awen Rees and I as we discuss the testimony and how the defense team tried to take it apart.
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July 18, 2019 • 20 mins
Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum are accused in the November 2015 death of their foster daughter Laila Marie Daniel. The Trial is currently underway. The attorney for the Rosenbaums, Corinne Mull, says the child’s death was an accident, and that investigators and the media sensationalized the death. Mull's demeanor and aggressive courtroom tactics have become fodder for conversation across the internet.
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July 12, 2019 • 24 mins
Welcome back! This week Paul from Reporting Live From My Sofa and Awen Rees from Toxic Bliss team up again to go further into the tragic case of Timothy Jones JR. In many of the cases today, we see an alarming trend; the Department of Social Services (DSS) becoming involved with a family only to let things slip through the cracks. Inevitably, loss and tragedy often occur. Why? What can be done to prevent or bring awareness to this?...
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