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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June 28, 2025 48 mins
 Kouri Richins hit with 26 new charges! 



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Lori Daybell has filed a motion for a new trial citing medical privacy, lack of impartiality, and more. Let's dive in
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Sorry this is a day late. I chose to take a break and regroup today!

FBI Special Agent Nick Ballance was the last witness to take the stand in the Lori Daybell trial then we moved into closings and rebuttal. We are on verdict watch.They should’ve resumed at 10 AM. I will keep you posted from the courthouse!
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Detective Pillar finishes cross exam
 
We had 2 witnesses  giving the results of the DNA and gunshot residue testing
 
Rexburg lead detective, Lt Ray Hermosillo took the stand and told the jury about finding the Jeep, the storage shed video, the search warrants on the Jeep and townhomes, and introduced the storage unit video to the jury showing Lori go with Chad Daybed to take the spare tire and backseat and returning 24 hours later wi...
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Several quick witnesses introduce evidence and we end the day with Det Pillar on the stand

Acoustics aren't the best in the AirBNB - sorry for the lack of quality! 
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STATE'S WITNESS #5: Det. David Frerer, Gilbert Police Department, Violent Crimes Unit
STATE'S WITNESS #6: Lynette Mendoza, Lived Near Brandon Boudreaux 
STATE'S WITNESS #1: Brandon Boudreaux (Cross exam out of order
STATE'S WITNESS #7: Det. Nathan Duncan, Chandler Police Department
STATE'S WITNESS #8: Tom Olszak (ret.), Digital Forensics Expert, Arizona Department of Public Safety 
STATE'S WITNESS #9: Det. Ryan Pillar, Gilbert Police De...
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Day 1: Brandon Boudreaux was on the stand for quite a while. Lori willl cross examine him tomorrow due to not being able to get in touch with her investigator to get information she needed for cross.

 
Sate Openings: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Treena Kay

Openings Defendant Lori Daybell
Witness #1: Brandon Boudreaux
Witness #2: Elizabeth Collins, Rented Home to Brandon In Fall 2019
Witness #3: Robert Abbatomarco, Neighbor of Brandon ...
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Both the state and Lori Daybell had opening statements today. Recapping those and hoping to put out a recap of Brandon's testimony later.



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Crash course to get ready for Lori Daybell's last trial for the attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux 

UPDATE: TRIAL DELAYED UNTIL WEDNESDAY: https://youtu.be/_ARfwLoU6_c

Jeep demonstration https://studio.youtube.com/video/oyWSniMKi9s/edit


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May 31, 2025 17 mins
Defense case beings with witness Matthew Disogra - an accident deconstructionist. He was on the stand all day & once the jury was released a childhood friend of Michael Proctor was on the stand for voir dire about the text thread where Proctor talked about Karen.




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May 30, 2025 26 mins
Judson Welcher from Aperture is on the stand for days 22 & 23. The state rests with a clip of Karen. Friday is a full day where the defense will begin their case.


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Aperture Reconstruction Witness Judson Welcher was on direct exam the entire day - let's recap the main points!

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Witness: Dr. Aizik Wolf - brain surgeon who testified about the injuries to John's brain Witness: (from yesterday)

Crime lab analyst Christina Hanley finishes her testimony on the broken glass and tail light pieces.



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May 21, 2025 17 mins
Shanon Burgess spent most of the day on cross exam and redirect before finally finishing his testimony

The last witness of the day testified about piecing together the broken glass found at 34 Fairview and glass found on the SUV.



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  • 2 DNA experts from Bode testify about the tai light area DNA as well as the hair found on the car

  • Shanon Burgess from Aperture testifies about the timing of the 3 point turn event and the backing up event on Karen’s SUV compared to John’s iPhone. He made adjustments to the clock discrepancies to get the accurate time for these events

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  1. Witness: Andre Porto - Forensic scientist - DNA results


      2. Witness- Ashley Vallier - Mass. State Crime Lacb - reconstructed broken taillight pieces




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The medical examiner takes the stand and explains the injuries to John as well as the internal signs that hypothermia played a role in his death




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May 14, 2025 20 mins
Witnesses 
John O'Keefe's niece (not streamed) 
Sgt. Zachary Clark, Crime Scene Investigator, Massachusetts State Police
Sgt. Evan Brent, Massachusetts State Police
Detective Brian Gallerani, Needham Police Department
Maureen Hartnett, Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory




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Day 14: Yuri Bukhenik on the stand all day:



  • Video of Brian Higgins at the Canton PD at 1:30 AM comes in showing him in the parking lot, hallway, area, and entering the sally port. He is seen with what looks to be a phone in his hand and talking at times
  • The video of Karen's SUV int he sallyport is brought in -the defense grills the witness about the video being flipped and also shows the correct version
  • Witness talks about texts w...
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Yuri Bukhenik - Mass State Police is still on cross examination. Mr Jackson starts questioning the integrity of the searches done at 34 Fairview that produced broken tail light pieces. It was never specified exactly where each piece was found. He also points out large pieces were missed when the witness last visited on Feb 10th, but Trooper Proctor found one the very next day and more later. He also questions who wrote the details ...
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