
Sealed Hearing. What Did Judge M Decide about the Walk the Dog letter? | Case Brief
15/1/2026 | 24min
Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9ue8hl0hDpc In this Case Brief, we cover the significant rulings from the recent sealed motions hearing that are shaping the upcoming trial of Kouri Richins. She is accused of killing her husband, Eric Richins, with a lethal dose of fentanyl. The judge has granted Court TV full camera access, allowing for the live streaming of the trial proceedings. The court ruled, in part, on the admissibility of the highly controversial "walk the dog letter" (Docket 214). The prosecution argues the letter, written by the defendant, is an attempt to solicit false testimony from her brother to support a fabricated defense that Eric obtained fentanyl, thus revealing her "consciousness of guilt." The Kouri Richins trial is set to begin on February 23rd, with jury selection starting on February 11th. Don't miss this crucial breakdown of what the jury is likely to see and hear! RESOURCES Kouri Richins Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJYyEMQDM_Cn4icqWBV20fW Karen Read 2025 Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL3CbMJHvrKiAD1aDNcblnO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elevated Charges Against Michael McKee in the Murders of Spencer & Monique Tepe | Case Brief
14/1/2026 | 16min
Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/UU_txxMOYt8 In this comprehensive case brief, we break down the latest developments in the tragic double homicide of Spencer and Monique Tepe in Columbus, Ohio. They were found deceased with gunshot wounds on December 30, 2025. Two minor children were found unharmed inside the home. Monique Tepe's ex-husband, vascular surgeon Michael McKee, was arrested in Rockford, Illinois, on January 10, 2026. An overview of the probable cause affidavit, which connects neighborhood video surveillance and a vehicle to McKee, as well as comments from Spencer's family regarding the ex-husband. We look at Michael McKee's initial court appearance on January 12th, where he waived extradition to Ohio to face charges. The prosecution initially filed murder charges, but quickly elevated them to Aggravated Murder (first-degree premeditated murder) for both victims, alleging McKee acted "purposely with prior calculation and design" and shot the victims multiple times. This elevated charge carries the potential for life without the possibility of parole or the death penalty in Ohio. RESOURCES The Emily Show Tepe’s Case Episode - https://youtu.be/x4RZ-lnFA48 Alex Murdaugh Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK8GOeWkGfi7acMnT-D0zaw Bryan Kohberger Case - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKASBczV3CsUx-t5oRAK0ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arrest! Ex-Husband arrested for the murder of Monique and Spencer Tepe | The Emily Show
12/1/2026 | 49min
Get 40% off your first Hungryroot box plus a free item in every box for life—visit https://www.hungryroot.com/LAWNERD and use code LAWNERD. Try Gusto today at https://gusto.com/lawnerd and get three months free when you run your first payroll. In this episode, we break down the latest developments in the tragic double homicide case of Spencer and Monique Tepe in Columbus, Ohio. After weeks of limited information, an arrest has been made—Monique's ex-husband, Michael David McKee. We are going over all the facts that have been released to the public, including the chilling 911 calls, the police video of a person of interest, and the probable cause affidavit that led to the arrest. RESOURCES Bryan Kohberger Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKASBczV3CsUx-t5oRAK0ca Donna Adelson Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL0_OPy2AliqyEjGcI8QzBu Brian Walshe Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK0wNHtj-4Xm0KF84vD6VIW Kouri Richins Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJYyEMQDM_Cn4icqWBV20fW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Next Steps in the Nick Reiner Case Now That Alan Jackson Withdrew | Case Brief
09/1/2026 | 21min
Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/bILFgB6kFo4 In this Case Brief, we analyze the latest developments from the Los Angeles arraignment of Nick Reiner, who is charged with the murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. A look at the surprise withdrawal of Nick Reiner's private attorney, Alan Jackson, due to "circumstances beyond our control" and the immediate appointment of the Public Defender's office. The Deputy Public Defender, Kimberly Green, is assigned to the case and successfully puts over the arraignment to a new date, February 23rd. We dissect Alan Jackson’s strong public statement that "pursuant to the law in California, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder," which appears to foreshadow a defense strategy centered on a "not guilty by reason of insanity" plea (or a similar mental disease or defect defense). The DA's office expressed their full confidence that a jury will "convict Nick Reiner beyond a reasonable doubt of the brutal murders of his parents." A breakdown of the legal meaning and impact of the court issuing and holding "body attachments" for defense subpoenas, a process used to maintain jurisdiction over non-compliant parties until the next court date. The case is expected to move slowly, and the legal process will be crucial in revealing the true facts surrounding the situation. RESOURCES NGI Explanation - https://youtu.be/7CyXskv1k2Y&t=2178s Nick Reiner Case Emily Show - https://youtu.be/US2ZB6U7iPc Taylor Schabusiness Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKgoVAu8f0lrZl6LkXQm4s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kouri Richins Case: Judge Rules on Key Expert Testimony in Pretrial Hearing | Case Brief
08/1/2026 | 18min
Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/UNfVxmnKy0I In this Case Brief about Kouri Richins, with jury selection approaching in February 2026, the court addresses multiple pretrial motions, including the admissibility of expert testimony regarding alleged forgeries and domestic violence. The court ruled to seal the entirety of the following day's hearing (January 8th) and its audio recording to protect the integrity of the jury pool and voir dire process, although the final rulings themselves will be public. RESOURCES Kouri Richins Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJYyEMQDM_Cn4icqWBV20fW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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