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

April 29, 2025 21 mins
Ian Whiffin finishes on cross and redirect

Jennifer McCabe takes the stand
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RECAP: The Retrial Of Karen Read: Days 4 & 5





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  • Rulings in Kouri Richins delays her trial indefinitely 

  • Donna Adleson's trial could be delayed 

  • Rulings on the death penalty, 911 call, and text messages in the Bryan Kohberger case 




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  • Witness: Daniel Whitley EMT/FF 
  • Witness: General Manager at CF McCarthy’s -
  • Witness: Manager at Waterfall
  • Witness: Michael Camerano
  • Witness - Nicholas Guarino - Cell phone data





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April 24, 2025 37 mins
Recap of day 2 in the retrial of Karen Read - No opinions, no commentery

Witnesses:

  • Kerry Roberts - freind of John O'Keefe 
  • Peggy O'Keefe - John's mother
  • Nicholas Guarino - Massachusetts State Police Trooper
  • Daniel Whitley -Canton firefighter/paramedic



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After openings we hear from:
Timothy Nuttall - paramedic who treated John on scene and alleges he heard Karen say "I hit him, I hit him, I hit him" 
Kerry Roberts - close friend of John and was with Karen when John's body was found 



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Recapping openings in the retrial of Karen Read who is accused of running over her boyfriend John O'Keefe 
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Recapping closings in the Lori Daybell trial - she is accused of conspiring with her brother, Alex Cox, to kill Charles on July 11, 2019.
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Catching up on the latest rulings in the Bryan Kohberger case

Lori Daybell live stream - https://www.youtube.com/live/M1NDQWgG36I?si=oE8XvJ6pWieoCCza
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Detective Duncan is the last witness called by the state. The state rests, and Lori calls no witnesses. The court will go over jury instructions tomorrow & Lori will have to decide by Monday if she will take the stand or if we will move into closings.


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Lori finishes cross of Det Ynclan

Last witness of the day goes through phone pings between Charles, Alex, and Lori's phones 


Lori police interview https://youtu.be/sRmM6yMWWDM
Tylee police interview - https://youtu.be/EYbvIZSWY2g
Alex police interview - https://youtu.be/4Hko9-kcXn4
Alex body cam: Alex Body cam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay27M4C3VgE
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast returns for its second season!

Seven years after his release from prison, former juvenile lifer Luis "Suave" Gonzalez seems to
be thriving. His career has taken off, he’s in a committed relationship and he’s received public
recognition after telling his story on the podcast.

Suave always thought once he was out of prison and found stability in his new life, he would finally feel truly free. But freedo...
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April 15, 2025 51 mins
Witnesses:
Dr. Derek Baumgarner from the Medical Examiner's Office
 
Mark Saari from the Office of the Inspector General (Social Security)
 
Robin Smith Scott - Custodian of Records for Banner Life Insurance.
 
Jeff Moberg with the Department of Public Safety (firearms and tool marks)
 
Detective Casandra Ynclan from Chandler Police Department.
 
Lori police interview https://youtu.be/sRmM6yMWWDM
Tylee police interview - https://youtu.be/EYbv...
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Day 4:

Lori's brother, Adam Cox, takes the stand as well as her short-term friend Sarena & the last witness of the day was Kay Woodcock, Charles's sister and JJ's grandmother. 

Kay as Lori gets up for cross exam



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EXPLOSIVE day in court 

Lori finishes cross exam with Det Coons

Nancy Jo Hancock took the stand. She is the woman Charles went on a date with the night before he was killed. On cross exam Lori acts like a jealous wife - and grills Nancy. But, Nancy holds her own and throws a lot of shade at Lori. It was reality TV here in Phoenix today

Christina Atwood was the last witness and tells the jury how Lori was telling her Charles was posses...
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Day 2: 

We lost another juror, leaving only 2 alternates. 

Lori cross examines Chandler Firefighter Scott Cowden

Kent Keller - Chandler Fire Dept

Det. Coons testifies about the crime scene. Lori gets several objections sustained and her frustration grows. Det. Coons will still be on the stand tomorrow morning on cross. 

Lori police interview https://youtu.be/sRmM6yMWWDM
Tylee police interview - https://youtu.be/EYbvIZSWY2g
Alex police int...
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Openings and first few witnesses in the Lori Daybell trial for the murder of Charles Vallow, her 4th husband. 


Lori police interview https://youtu.be/sRmM6yMWWDM
Tylee police interview - https://youtu.be/EYbvIZSWY2g
Alex police interview - https://youtu.be/4Hko9-kcXn4
Alex body cam: Alex Body cam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay27M4C3VgE
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We end the crash couse with the day Charles Vallow was murdered - we go over Alex's statements to law enforcement & go over discepencies between Alex, Lori, & Tylee's statements 

Lori police interview https://youtu.be/sRmM6yMWWDM
Tylee police interview - https://youtu.be/EYbvIZSWY2g
Alex police interview - https://youtu.be/4Hko9-kcXn4
Alex body cam: Alex Body cam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay27M4C3VgE
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We continue our crash course into the Charles Vallow murder. On this episode, we dive into more communication between Charles and Lori about her affair & mud slinging between the two
 
Charles is coming into town to see JJ and spend some time with him. While we don’t know the details of the calls and text messages, it seems that the planning is at a fast and furious pace at this point. Charles brings Lori‘s brother Adam to Arizon...
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On part two of the crash course leading up to the trial for the murder of Charles Vallow, we talk about Lori disappearing for over 70 days, leaving Charles and JJ. The evil entity in Charles is changing and getting more powerful, Zulema has a vision she has being there when Charles and JJ die in a car accident and protecting their bodies as they go to heaven,

Lori and Charles briefly reconcile. Charles is hopeful things will calm do...
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