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

October 21, 2025 19 mins
Quick update with Kouri Richins as the state responds to the defense request for bail after one of the main witnesses changes his story that he sold the housekeeper oxycontin opposed to fentanyl.

For Donna Adelson, we dive into her commissary choices, quarterly packages, programs and classes in prison, gourmet food delivery, and will her reputation as a snitch follow her to prison?



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  • More insights from a woman serving life without parole in a women's prison. What awaits Donna Adelson as she transitions from jail to life without parole?
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  • Breaking down sentencing & also we go through the handbook for the reception facility Donna is currently at & I revive and add to an older series Jail To Prison after talking to a contact I have known since childhood who is 12 years into a life sentence at a women's prison in California. She explains the universal uncomfortable truths that await Donna as she begins her life sentence for the murder of Dan Markel.
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Breaking down new filings in the Kouri Richins case, one charge dropped & her attorneys speak out. Mark Sanchez was released from the hospital and booked for assault and several other charges after Sanchez was stabbed by a truck driver. He is also being sued by the victim.



Kouri Richins 26 new charges past episode - https://youtu.be/LIukmjFf7gE?si=eBlz-GOgxNf9IOUY
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Sheriff Mickey Stines defense wants the indictment tossed alleging investigators who testified withheld reports Stines was mentally unwell before the shooting and after. Colleagues and family had him be seen by a doctor the day before the shooting due to his increasing paranoia


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In the early hours of Oct 4, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis, former NFL QB and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez got into a confrontation with Perry Tole, a 69-year-old truck driver collecting used cooking oil. 

The dispute reportedly started over blocked access/parking near an alley. During the struggle, Tole pepper-sprayed Sanchez and then stabbed him multiple times, saying it was self-defense after Sanchez allegedly tried to get int...
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Did the state just turn the case on its head? Defense claims the drug dealer who sold the middle woman the fentanyl that killed Eric Richins told prosecutors in April of this year that he didn't sell her fentanyl, but oxycodone. He claims he was detoxing when he made his original statement and was "out of it"

Defense says the state did not inform them of this & has known for months.

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Reading the arrest affidavit for Laken Snelling & what we know so far. Also, high school classmates and parents are speaking out saying Laken was a mean girl in high school, pushing some to leave for another school.

 
Donna Adelson Bodycam https://youtu.be/d6UBjNQpe_4?si=jnrJmfSpe8O3MAEd



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D4VD's manager breaks his silence regarding speculation he was involved in the death of Celeste

Video shows her home after she was last reported missing https://www.tmz.com/2025/09/29/celeste-rivas-argues-neighbors-after-reported-missing/

How many deaths are there in LA every day and how many of those end up with the medical examiner?

LAPD press release in full - https://youtube.com/shorts/Ad8ViKBvVI8?feature=share

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Picking out the nuggets from Charlie Adelson's inmate file while housed at the Leon County Jail while his mother, Donna Adelson, was on trial for the murder of Dan Markel. Charlie was not called to the stand.

Link to bodycam footage of Charlie after his big toe was stubbed by the cell door by staff. https://youtu.be/-njOMwElETI
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Judge Everett denied Donna Adelson's motion for a new trial - she cited several reasons including juror misconduct. Let's read his ruling.


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Breaking down the latest in the case - from Tesla features that could tell a story, stages of decomposition, friends speak out about Celeste, and more
Decomposition discussion ends at 9:39 into the episode 
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Celeste walking down the street https://www.tmz.com/2025/09/26/celeste-caught-on-security-cam-in-lake-elsinore/ 



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In part 3 we jump into more of Barry's many interviews with investigators & also point out some of the inconsistencies in his statements as well as Barry's theories on what happened to Suzanne from abduction to her siblings being involved. 




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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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