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.

Episodes

February 4, 2026 55 secs
New tweet by Pima County since my last video.

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TMZ AND another local news station have received ransom notes for Nancy Guthrie. 

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February 3, 2026 3 mins
Recap of the press conference on 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie out of Tucson AZ. 

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New details are emergency about missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, making the situation dire.

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What we know so far after Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie,  reported missing and police say the "crime scene" makes them gravely concerned. 

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(00:00:00) Welcome
(00:00:36) Kouri Richins
(00:08:50) Michael McKee


Kouri Richins Defense Filings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vddTk82bnA
Michael McKee booking video - https://youtu.be/l_E_H86QM3A?si=FaKfvcbaZLO_y10Z
Michael McKee arraignment - https://youtu.be/_A5H7_V7L5o?si=qVBhUKQYImzjDlve

The episode opens with brief housekeeping notes before shifting into new developments in the Kouri Richins case. Jury selection is app...
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The afternoon session of the Brendan Banfield trial brought intense cross-examination, forensic testimony, and surprise rebuttal witnesses.

Prosecutors pressed Banfield on delayed statements to police, multiple affairs, emotional letters to Juliana, and disputed timelines surrounding the morning of the attack.

Detailed questioning focused on his actions after returning home, failure to immediately call 911, firearm use, and inconsist...
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In this episode, we break down the morning session of Day 9 as Brendan Banfield finishes his direct examination in court.

The defense continues questioning Banfield about timelines, movements, and key events surrounding the case, while laying the groundwork for how prosecutors may challenge his account.

We discuss the major moments from the stand, courtroom dynamics, and what stood out in Banfield’s testimony as the trial moves close...
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January 28, 2026 19 mins
In this episode of Pretty Lies & Alibis, we break down the day Brendan Banfield finally took the stand in his murder trial, following the dramatic collapse of the defense’s private investigator under cross-examination. Prosecutors methodically challenged the PI’s claims about phone locations, FetLife activity, Telegram usage, and Gmail account creation, emphasizing that multiple devices existed in the household and that the wit...
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In this episode of Pretty Lies & Alibis, we start a deep dive into the mysterious death of 18-year-old UC Boulder student Megan Trussell, whose body was found near the 40-mile marker of Boulder Canyon Drive in Colorado after she vanished from the University of Colorado Boulder campus 
Authorities ruled her death the result of amphetamine toxicity combined with exposure to cold, classifying it as self-harm — but Megan’s family st...
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First, we dive into the latest developments in the Kouri Richins case, including a judge’s ruling on the controversial orange notebook prosecutors say contains Richins’ firsthand account of the day her husband Eric died. The defense pushed back on its use at trial, while also filing motions accusing investigators of intimidating witnesses. 

We also outline upcoming hearings and jury selection dates as the trial quickly approaches.
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January 23, 2026 4 mins
Not much to go over for day 7 - defense was a mess, and on the stand most of the day was the defense PI who brought in a lot of timestamps, data, etc from all the devices.

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In this episode, GiGi breaks down afternoon testimony from Day 6 of the Brendan Banfield trial as a major winter storm threatens to disrupt court schedules. The judge pushes both sides to finish presenting evidence quickly, hoping to move toward closing arguments after weather delays.
Investigator David Giaccio details communications surrounding Juliana’s proffer, including internal texts reacting strongly to a possible manslaughter...
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Morning session was full of homicide investigators on the case who mainly were asked about pressure from superiors, the catfishing theory, and digital forensics.

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The blood spatter expert finishes up. Brendan Miller, the forensic investigator who thought Christine was in control of her devices, briefly takes the stand before being recalled later on. PI starts testimony begins before the defense recalls Brendan Miller.

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In this Trial Day 5 – Morning Recap, the defense begins presenting its case after the judge denies a motion to dismiss centered on alleged false testimony and missing digital forensic evidence. The morning opens with arguments over witness credibility and investigative gaps, which the Commonwealth counters by stating the jury—not the court—should decide those issues. The defense then introduces extensive body cam audio from first r...
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The Commonwealth rested its case today in the Brendan Banfield tria.

Most of the day focused on blood spatter and blood transfer analysis, with a forensic expert explaining how different stains and patterns could support the prosecution’s theory that the scene was staged. Testimony covered cast-off patterns, including linear and curved linear stains, transfer stains, and areas of saturation — along with questions about what evidence...
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Day three of the Brendan Banfield trial focused heavily on crime scene evidence, surveillance footage, and extensive DNA analysis. Jurors heard from multiple Fairfax County detectives, forensic specialists, and lab experts who walked through graphic crime scene photos, bloodstain patterns, and physical evidence recovered from the home.

Testimony detailed the discovery of weapons, blood-soaked items, and a backpack containing items l...
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The afternoon session of Day 2 in the Brendan Banfield murder trial focused on continued cross-examination of the au pair, where her inability to recall key details became a central issue in the courtroom.

In this recap, we break down the most important moments from cross-examination, the questions the au pair struggled to answer, and why these memory gaps could matter as the trial moves forward. If you missed the afternoon session ...
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The au pair continued her testimony during the morning session of Day 2 in the Brendan Banfield murder trial.

On cross the defense focused on letters she sent and received in jail as well as her speaking to media about her case 

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