Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno

Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno

In the courtroom, she's known for taking on the toughest cases. Now, criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno is leading a team of top investigators and legal minds as they dig into the biggest crime stories in America — uncovering evidence, exposing hidden angles, and breaking down the cases everyone is talking about. Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno. New episodes weekly. Watch & Listen on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.

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June 4, 2026 44 mins
100 MPH into a brick wall, a double murder conviction, and intense online debate have the Mackenzie Shirilla case completely taking over social media. Donna sits down with former FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole to provide an exclusive behavioral assessment of Mackenzie Shirilla. Moving past internet speculation, they break down the social media warning signs, the medical claims of memory loss, and what S...
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Donna and former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison take you inside the decades-long hunt for a monster.  In his new book, The Commissioner: From Street Cop to Top Cop, Rodney Harrison details his transition from the gritty streets of the NYPD to leading the investigation that finally put Rex Heuerman behind bars. He shares the critical turning point in the case, the calculated risk of executing his Midtown Manhatt...
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Live from CrimeCon in Las Vegas, Donna examines the trial of Robert Telles, the local politician convicted of murdering investigative reporter Jeff German to kill an upcoming exposé. FOX News Digital Reporter Mike Ruiz and former Las Vegas Metro Police Department Lt. Randy Sutton join the conversation to analyze the political fallout, the critical evidence, and the reality of policing in Sin City. They lay out how Robert Telles wa...
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Alex Murdaugh's retrial triggers a flurry of legal action. Donna brings back Valerie Bauerlein, author of The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty.   Bauerlein, an investigative reporter for The Wall Street Journal, reveals what she knows of Becky Hill, whether Murdaugh might take the stand this time around and how the defense might explain the infamous kennel video. Learn more about your ad choice...
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In 2016, two Miami-Dade narcotics officers made history with a record-breaking $22 million cash seizure. A decade later, Hollywood turned their true story into The Rip, a Netflix blockbuster portraying them as murderous, corrupt criminals. Donna sits down with Ignacio Alvarez, the attorney and 25-year law enforcement veteran suing Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s production company to save his clients' reputations. Learn more about y...
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The Harvey Weinstein legal saga takes an explosive turn after his third New York trial ends in a deadlocked jury. Donna unites a powerhouse panel of past and present Weinstein defense attorneys, Teny Geragos and Damon Cheronis, for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes breakdown of what really happened inside the courtroom. Together, they unpack the massive gaps in the prosecution's evidence, how the cultural momentum of the #MeToo mov...
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A Texas murder suspect flees to Italy after allegedly killing his pregnant wife. Can prosecutors bring him back? Donna details the international manhunt for Lee Gilley, a Texas murder suspect who cut off his ankle monitor and fled to Italy while out on a $1 million bond. Joined by FOX 26 Houston Reporter Mekenna Earnhart and Criminal Defense Attorney Nicole Deborde, she examines the looming extradition, a heartbreaking custody bat...
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Donna dissects the blockbuster decision to grant Alex Murdaugh a new trial, examines the complex "split the baby" evidentiary ruling in the murder case against Luigi Mangione, and unpacks why the judge threw certain evidence out.  Plus, prosecutors in the Tyler Robinson murder case lay out what to expect at the highly anticipated July preliminary hearing in Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
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Forensic Criminologist Brent Turvey joins Donna to expose what he calls major flaws in the Kohberger case. Hired for the defense, Turvey unpacks the knife sheath DNA, a hair found in a victim's hand, and questions about the evidence chain of custody. Turvey will also dissect the plea deal and whether it was a mistake for the case never to go to trial.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Alex Murdaugh is getting a new trial.  After South Carolina’s highest court unanimously overturned his murder convictions, Donna reacts to the stunning legal reversal, breaking down how jury interference compromised the sanctity of the process and explains why this ruling is a massive win for the foundation of the American justice system.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Donna Rotunno explores the growing trend of high-stakes extortion targeting the wealthy. Joined by private investigator Herman Weisberg and attorney Andrew Stoltmann, the panel analyzes the federal indictment involving a co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks. The conversation examines the blurred lines between legal settlements and criminal bribery, the rise of "sugar baby" schemes, and the dangerous new frontier of AI-generated digital...
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Scott Peterson is serving life in prison for the murders of his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son. But could he ever walk free?  Fox News Senior Correspondent Claudia Cowan describes the LA Innocence Project’s latest habeas petition and the "Strawberry Shortcake" juror misconduct appeal. Later, Donna is joined by criminal defense attorney Michael Cardoza, who conducted a mock cross-examination of Peterson during the origi...
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The high-profile prosecution of Bryan Kohberger ended in a plea, but did it leave the truth behind?  Donna is joined by former FBI Special Agent and investigative journalist Chris Whitcomb to examine his new book, Broken Plea, which details critical procedural gaps in the Idaho murder investigation. From the initial "medical emergency" response that contaminated the scene to the "diluted" blood spatter on the second floor, Chris w...
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Criminal defense attorney Thomas Kenniff joins Donna to provide an exclusive look inside the successful criminal defense of Marine veteran Daniel Penny.  Tom explains the "sticky" facts of the subway incident, the political pressure that led to the indictment, and the uphill battle Daniel Penny faces in his current civil wrongful death lawsuit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The tragic death of NHL stars Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau has sparked a fierce legal battle over blood alcohol science. Donna Rotunno and criminal defense attorney Imran Ansari analyze the defense's move to toss the indictment against Sean Higgins. They examine the high bar for dismissing charges and whether a jury can truly set aside the immense sympathy for the Gaudreau family. Plus, a look at former client Harvey Weinstein’s ...
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Rex Heuerman, the Long Island serial killer, has pleaded guilty to eight murders and agreed to sit down with the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit. Fox News Digital reporter Mike Ruiz explains the "rootless hair" DNA evidence that cornered Heuermann and details his upcoming sentencing. Then, renowned forensic psychologist Dr. Kris Mohandie examines the "mask of normalcy" serial killers wear and what the FBI BAU hopes to extract fr...
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Blake Lively’s legal battle against actor/director Justin Baldoni hit a major roadblock after a judge dismissed her sexual harassment and assault claims. Criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh joins Donna to break down the PR spin surrounding the remaining retaliation charges and why the narrative is shifting. Donna and Mark explore the "Taylor Swift Effect," analyzing how the threat of a public deposition may force a settlement ...
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Defense attorneys for the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, are on a mission to keep cameras out of the courtroom, arguing that social media algorithms will prevent a fair trial. Utah-based criminal defense attorney Skye Lazaro joins Donna to analyze the discovery of a palm print at the crime scene, and the strategic "red herrings" regarding ballistics evidence.  They explore why this capital homicide case is moving ...
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Former Congressman Eric Swalwell resigns amid a sex crime probe. Donna and Orange County-based Criminal Defense Attorney Jacqueline Goodman analyze the legal stakes. As the former congressman suspends his gubernatorial campaign and exits Congress, the legal battle is just beginning.  Donna Rotunno and Jacqueline weigh in on the specific allegations and the thin line between ethical lapses and criminal behavior. They break down the...
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Donna and trial attorney Anne Bremner discuss the harrowing testimony of the wife who lived to tell her story and the bombshell FaceTime call from the defendant's own son that may have sealed his fate. They examine the "first aggressor" defense, the mysterious missing syringe, and why a prominent doctor chose to go to trial rather than accept a plea deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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