Emily and Shane are sitting down with Judge Elizabeth Scherer, who presided over the Parkland school shooter’s trial in 2022.

Judge Liz faced controversy after this trial due to alleged biases towards the prosecution and unfair treatment of the defense. However, she’s here to set the record straight and tell us what led to this apparent “unethical” behavior.

Plus, we’re discussing Nick Reiner and the sudden loss of his legal team, as well as the Diddy trial and where the prosecution went wrong…

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A blizzard, a death, and a case that instantly split the public in two. On this episode of Killer Thriller, Katie Cassidy joins us to talk about stepping into the role of Karen Read while the real case is still unfolding, the pressure of portraying a living, polarizing figure and staying grounded amid a true-crime storm.

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After Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt’s child abuse charges in 2023, a new Netflix documentary is diving into the influence that Hildebrandt held over Franke and many other LDS church members throughout her career.

Shane’s position as an active LDS member lends perspective as to why local bishops would endorse Hildebrandt and the emphasis that the Mormon culture seems to place on certain “addictions”.

Plus, Emily admits her own theories about Jodi and why she targeted her harshest punishments towards men and children specifically.

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As 2025 comes to an end, we'd like to thank every single one of you for listening and supporting this podcast. We can't wait to continue diving into true crime in the new year, and we have a few exciting changes coming your way... Have a safe holiday!

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We're wishing you all a very happy holiday! Thank you for supporting and listening to Legally Brunette. We'll see you back in the New Year!

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On Christmas Eve in 2008, Bruce Pardo dressed up as Santa Claus and set out to kill his ex-wife and all of her relatives. He used semi-automatic guns and a self-made flame thrower to accomplish his goal, killing 9 people in total.

Emily and Shane are diving into this horrific massacre, analyzing Bruce’s motives and plans to accomplish such a huge tragedy.

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We’re breaking down The Capture of the Green River Killer. It’s the story of serial killer Gary Ridgway, who confessed to 48 murders and evaded capture for nearly 20 years, and the detective who refused to give up the chase. This true-crime drama shook a generation and delivers performances that are impossible to forget. The iconic Sharon Lawrence joins us with stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

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Nick Reiner has officially been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Emily and Shane are diving into new details about his strange behavior the night before the murders, the bloodied hotel room he left behind and the surveillance video showing his arrest.

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