Defense Diaries
Original true crime podcast. Join your host, criminal defense attorney Bob Motta for:
season one: The Gacy Tapes- We enter the twisted mind of serial killer John Wayne Gacy through the use of 15 hours of never before heard, pre-trial interviews with Gacy and his attorneys, as they prepare for the trial of the century.
Season two: Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr Anthony Garcia -join Bob as he, his wife Alison, and father Bob Sr. are hired to represent Dr. Anthony Garcia.
Season three: Bob and Ali cover more current events and headline making stories as Defense Diaries presents: The Docket
Season four: The Docket: Strings Attached: Idaho v. Lori Vallow-Daybell
Season five: The Docket: Idaho 4- Bob and Ali discuss the tragic case of The Idaho 4
Season six: The Docket: Delphi- Bob and Ali discuss the ever tragic and horrific murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. They also breakdown every aspect of this befuddling case.
Season seven : Steven Avery: Innocent or Guilty: A Full Case Analysis- Bob and Ali give an unbiased presentation and breakdown of all the evidence in this case.
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Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia E...
The interview with "The Russian" continues as things heat up a bit. Detective Warner makes it known that he didn't travel all the way to Alberta, Canada just to ask questions he could've asked over the phone. We also get a new lead as to who may be responsible for the murder of Joy Blanchard.
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Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia E...
OPD and an Omaha FBI agent have flown to Canada, and they want answers. We start to look at all of the things Omaha PD and the State of Nebraska did to ensure Garcia's conviction. Sorry For the delayed release Defense Diaries had a death in its extended family. Thanks for your patience and understanding. Now, Without further ado...
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Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia E...
We take a trip to Albany, New York as this is where Anthony Garcia begins his residency, It will turn out to be one of many residencies in his career. Omaha PD and a special agent of Omaha FBI office head to Canada in hopes of contacting, " The Russian"
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Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia E...
Sometimes it seems as though OPD is on top of every last hint, lead, clue, tip, etc. At other times it seems as though they decide not to look into what, at first glance, could be an actual lead. A tip from a local bar patron sparks a thorough follow up, while a local journalist/ true crime enthusiast is all but ignored. Will we finally track down the Russian Dr. we've been searching for?
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A proper reaction to a repulsive comment catapults a new name to the top of the suspect list. Will anything come of it? Does OPD finally have "the guy"? Or will it end up being another name scratched off the growing list of cleared names?
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Omaha PD should potentially change its name to Omaha polygraph department. They polygraphing everyone, some people, multiple times. We also take a look into Anthony Garcia's post college, pre med school situation. How did his parents feel about his decision and how much of an effect did their input have on his career choice?
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Detectives make trips to Illinois and to the local prison hoping to gain information. Hoping for a clue.
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Justice For Stacy
We took a brief side step in the Garcia Case to discuss the newest craziness that has come to light in the Drew Peterson case. sponsors: www.Storyworth.com/defense
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We finally hear from Claire Hunter as she tries to help OPD any way she can. "Nobody wanted to talk to me and tell me" "In my mind, I was gone all week, Thursday is the only day she comes. If they were after him, why Thursday"?- Dr. Claire Hunter
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Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia E...
More suspects come to light for Omaha PD to look into. Several of which, at first glance, seem promising, Daughter's boyfriend, composite sketch look alike, disgruntled doctor. The potential suspect list, at this point, is getting its names from any and all angles.
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We discuss a few more victims in this case, potentially people that are often overlooked when discussing the victims in this case. A Creighton employee has an idea as to who may be behind the killings that took place at the Hunter Home, however, Omaha PD is pretty skeptical. We will also hear from Kelly Sherman's boyfriend.
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Coincidence allows for a certain amount of similarity, but how much is too much for something to remain coincidence? There is no specific answer, its a case by case situation. In the Hunter case, we have four eye witnesses. They get together with a sketch artist in two groups, the three women first and then Paul Medine. The autopsy reports for Shirlee Sherman and Thomas Hunter are done. They are not easy to hear.
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We learn a little more about who Shirley Sherman was as a person. We also go to the scene of the crime and discuss the evidence collected from the Hunter house. Mary Rommelfanger tells OPD what she saw the day of the murder, we discuss victimology, the ups and downs the practice has faced through the years, and why it's such an important investigative tool.
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Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr Anthony Garcia Ep...
From the inside of an interview room at the Omaha police department, Jeff Hunter tells detectives his thoughts about who to blame for his little brother's death. Several witnesses describe someone that, without a doubt, "did not belong" in Dundee. Bill Hunter racks his brain trying to think of Who? and Why?
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Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia E...
There are no words to describe what Dr. Bill Hunter is going to encounter when he returns home from work. We hear his account first hand as he tells Omaha PD detectives in an interview room at the police station. He's made several attempts to contact his wife, she happens to return his call while this interview is taking place. https://truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets/
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Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia E...
After a short break to switch gears Defense Diaries is back with the first episode of season 2. Tragedy strikes the Dundee neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska as eleven year old Thomas Hunter and fifty seven year old Shirlee Sherman are both brutally murdered. Dr. Thomas Hunter returns from work to find his youngest son and the lady hired to clean their house, dead. Stranger danger, indeed.
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The Epilogue
Bob and Darron discuss the season. The ups and downs, challenges, surprises, ins and outs, etc. Join to hear us talk about all things season 1 of Defense Diaries.
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The Gacy Tapes Ep. 33: By Reason of Insanity (p...
Season Finale!!!! We convinced lead prosecutor Bill Kunkle to read his closing statement for us, He makes his final statement for the case and Gacy makes his final statement, for his life.
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The Gacy Tapes Ep. 33 By Reason of Insanity Par...
The defense has called all 33 witnesses, the state rebuts, and we head to closing arguments. Terry Sullivan leads off for the home team, Amirante for the defense. No man is an island. Lets dig in. Sponsors this week: Bombas.com/defense https://shop.analuisa.com/defense
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The Gacy Tapes Ep. 33: By Reason of Insanity Pa...
Today is the last day of the prosecutions case in chief. We will hear from a few important witnesses in the case, people who have also been major players throughout the entire season. First Kim Byers will take the stand. Her performance is noteworthy for sure. Then David Cram testifies for the state, all the while distancing himself from any knowledge of the torture and murder taking place in the house he lived in. Michael Rossi tells a similar tale. This is part 1 of 2 for the 33rd, and final episode of Defense Diaries season one, The Gacy Tapes. Lets dig in! Sponsor: TrueBill www.truebill.com/defense
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The Gacy Tapes Ep. 32: Jury To The Right
The motion phase of the trial is complete so now, we need a jury. Due to the overwhelming press coverage of all things related to John Wayne Gacy, there is no way an unbiased jury is going to be found in Cook County, So, the case takes a road trip to Rockford IL for jury selection. After a few days in Rockford the jury selection process is complete and, with jurors in tow, everyone heads back to cook county, to the corner of 26th and California. Opening statements will be heard today. Bob Egan from the State. Robert Motta for the defense. This Weeks sponsors : www..truebill.com/defense www.sundancenow.com code: defense
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The Gacy Tapes Ep. 31: Clowns To The Left Of Me
Judge Garippo rules on all motions to quash and or suppress in regard to the warrants and arrest of Gacy. Lt. Kozenczak is promoted to captain and the body of young Robert Piest is finally located. Sponsors www.Hellofresh.com/defense16 https://shop.analouisa.com/defense
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Introducing: Crime Salad
We would love to introduce you to Crime Salad: A True Crime Podcast.
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The Gacy Tapes Ep. 30: I Don't Know What I've B...
Bill Kunkle shares the measures taken by the state of Illinois to prove that Gacy was not only responsible for all 33 murders, but that he was only responsible for 33 no more, no less. Retired Chicago Police Detective Bill Dorsch Tells us one, of the many compelling stories to the contrary. This weeks sponsors: www.hellofresh.com/defense16 www.Bombas.com/defense
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The Gacy Tapes Ep. 29: Carol of the Smells
As the media is trying to find and interview any and every one related to the Gacy case, some of those same individuals want nothing more than to hide from the cameras and the attention that inevitably were to follow. Potentially the most noteworthy example being Gacy's second wife, Carol Hoff, formerly Carol Gacy. Bill Kunkle has an interesting story that he is kind enough to share with us, Sponsors: Hello fresh www.hellofresh.com/defense16
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