Pretty Lies And Alibis

Pretty Lies And Alibis

"Pretty Lies and Alibis" is a true crime podcast hosted by GiGi McKelvey covering stories from across the world, focusing on providing fact-based episodes while maintaining respect for the victims and their families. GiGi delves into various criminal cases, particularly those involving trials, offering deep dives on current casesm updates as the case works it's way to trial, and summarizing the day's testimony in about an hour or less, ensuring listeners get all the necessary information to stay informed about the case's progress. For those who prefer visual content, there's also a corresponding YouTube channel where episodes are available, Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications. The mission of "Pretty Lies and Alibis" is to seek truth and follow the journey towards justice for victims and their families. This involves deep dives into cases, uncovering facts, and providing the most updated news on each case discussed. Availability: The podcast is available on multiple platforms, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeartRadio YouTube Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support.

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September 23, 2025 16 mins
A decomposed body of a 15-year-old girl, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, was found on September 8, 2025, in singer D4vd's Tesla - the car was impounded in Los Angeles. 
She is believed to be his underage girlfriend. D4vd was on tour when the body was found. Breaking down what we know so far in the case. Subscribe and click notifications if you want to be notified if any breaking news should happen. 


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In part 2 of our deep dive into the 120+ page arrest affidavit, we got through searching Barry & Suzanne’s cars, interviews with their daughters, Barry, Suzanne’s best friend, her sister, and her lover, Jeff.


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September 22, 2025 7 mins
Crime doesn’t take a day off. And neither does Crime House Daily.  Hosted by self-defense instructor and advocate for victims, Katie Ring, Crime House Daily is coming to you twice every weekday, covering the biggest crime stories as they unfold.

Morning episodes give you the need-to-know. The latest headlines, breaking developments, and where things are going next. Evening episodes go deeper. Into the people, the evidence, and the m...
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Donna Adelson has filed a new motion asking for a new trial citing juror misconduct, not getting a fair trial, the court siding with the state, and more. Let's read through the document. 

DISCLAIMER - My brain was glitching while editing, so if there are mistakes in the editing, sorry about that! 



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Part 1 of several where we deep dive into the newest Barry Morphew documents. The 1st episode is more of a refresher with the on scene reports from responding officers just after Suzanne had been reported missing.



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Recapping after Donna Adelson's guilty verdict with victim impact statements, Prosecutor Cappleman's presser, and juror interviews since the verdict. 
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Wendi Adelson's 1st divorce attorney testifies





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We hear from people who interviewed the jail house snitches, a few of Donna and Harvey's friends, a forensic cell phone expert, and more. My $.02 - a disasterous start for the defense. 



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In part 2 we learn about the search warrant executed at Donna and Harvey’s condo, both jail house informants testify, a handwriting expert takes the stand, and we end with Sgt Corbitt who introduces NEW texts and new evidence against Donna. The state rested their case. REMINDER - NO court on Monday, & Donna could take the stand as early as Tuesday morning.



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FBI Special Agent Patrick Sanford walks the jury through the dropped jail call with Charlie the day after his conviction where Donna is heard talking about fleeing to Vietnam, making financial arrangements, mentioning self harm, complaining about Wendi and more. This call is ultimately what allowed law enforcement to secure an arrest warrant.

He also talks about before and after her arrest at the Miami International Airport.




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August 29, 2025 28 mins
Special Agt Sanford continues introducing wiretaps from 2016 shortly after the bump and before the arrests begin



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FBI Sp Agt Sanford brings in wiretap calls & the Dolce Vita recording



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Sgt Corbitt finishes on cross, several witnesses lay foundation for the wiretaps and surveillance, and then FBI Sp Agt Sanford hits the stand to bring all of it in



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HUGE - We find out Wendi DID listen to Dan's voicemail before his murder AND Calls Charlie not long after, Sgt Corbitt goes through cell pings, time discrepancies with Donna & Harveys travel from Miami to Tallahassee, and also all the communications between parties for both June and July trips to Tallahassee 





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The last witnesses talk about everyone's financials and we end with cell phone data, GPS, emails and texts leading up to the 1st attempt in June.





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Recapping Katie Magbanua's testimony in Donna Adelson's trial 






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1st witness - Jeff Lacasse - dated Wendi leading up to Dan's Murder
2nd witness - June Umchinda - dated Charlie before and after the bump
3rd witness - Ryan Fitzpatrick - Charlie's close friend 






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Part 2 of day 3 recap - Wendi Adelson still on the stand and then Donna's oldest son, Rob Adelson took the stand to testify against his mother.
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Wendi Adelson takes the stand to testify against her mother, Donna. This episode breaks down her testimony on direct exam up to the lunch break.



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August 22, 2025 35 mins
We recap the day's witnessess:


  • James Geiger - Dan's neighbor who heard the gunshots, saw the Prius speed off, and found Dan. He called 911. 

  • Officer David Sims, Tallahassee Police Department - 1st officer at the scene 

  • Joanne Maltese, Forensic Specialist, Tallahassee PD - Photographed the scene, took evidence, and went to the hospital to photograph Dan. 

  • Dr Clark - medical examiner who performed Dan's aut...
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