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Grand Canyon Criminal Defense

Grand Canyon Criminal Defense

By: David Lish & Ryan McPhie
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Welcome to the official podcast of Grand Canyon Law Group—Arizona’s premier dedicated criminal defense firm. Hosted by founding attorneys David Lish and Ryan McPhie, this show goes beyond the courtroom.

Each episode explores real criminal cases, legal outcomes, and the stories behind the charges—from DUI to domestic violence, assault to white collar crimes. As former prosecutors turned fierce defense attorneys, David and Ryan bring unmatched insight, candid conversation, and a touch of grit.

But it's not all law and order—we’ll also share hidden gems across Arizona, local legends, interviews with community voices, and the secret spots we love when we're off the clock.

Whether you're navigating the justice system, curious about the truth behind high-stakes cases, or just want to hear two Arizona attorneys shoot straight—this podcast has you covered.

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Episodes
  • Mercy or Murder? The Trial of Wendi Andriano
    Aug 6 2025

    In this episode, David Lish and Ryan McPhie break down the explosive case of Wendi Andriano—a Phoenix woman convicted of first-degree murder in the death of her husband. We explore the evidence, the emotional testimony, and the prosecution’s theory: that behind the façade of caregiving was a motive rooted in money, affairs, and control.

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    48 mins
  • Escape Artist: Insanity And Disappearance
    Jul 23 2025

    After being convicted of murder, Winnie Ruth Judd’s story was far from over. In this episode, we follow her through years of legal challenges in the Arizona Court of Appeals and beyond. We explore the arguments her attorneys raised, the procedural roadblocks she faced, and how her case reveals striking parallels—and differences—between the criminal justice system then and now.

    Was justice delayed… or denied? And how much has really changed in nearly a century?

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    38 mins
  • The Trunk Murders: Secrets In The Suitcases - Part 1: Unpacking The Crime
    Jul 9 2025

    In this episode, we unpack one of Arizona’s most infamous and bizarre murder cases: the Trunk Murders of 1931. When two women turn up dead—stuffed into steamer trunks and shipped by train—the investigation leads to a suspect who stuns the public: Winnie Ruth Judd. We break down the details of the crime, examine the evidence that shocked the nation, and explore how the trial unfolded. Was this an open-and-shut case… or is there more buried in the details?

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    33 mins
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