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Bombshell witness at American Idol murder trial. Lindsay Clancy back in court. Plus, Cornell lawsuit.

Oct 1, 2026 · 36m

Summary

Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, was found guilty of aggravated murder for killing his wife to be with his lover, a verdict that shocked the courtroom. The episode also covers the Delphi double murder appeal, where Richard Allen’s lawyers argue his confessions were coerced during solitary confinement. Additionally, the show updates on the Lindsay Clancy trial, where defense attorneys now claim insufficient evidence, and reports on a reopened sexual assault investigation at Cornell University. Finally, a veteran canine handler explains how police dogs detect human scent and em…

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Sponsors: Instagram Teen Accounts and Zocdoc Show Intro and Docket Overview Caleb Flynn Murder Trial: Verdict and Aaliyah's Testimony Sponsors: Quince and SimplySafe; NBC Promo Delphi Double Murder: Allen Appeal Hearing Sponsors: SimplySafe, The Voice, Parent Chat Lindsay Clancy: Motions and Double Jeopardy Argument Cornell University: Reopened Sexual Assault Investigation Canine Handlers: How Police Dogs Solve Crimes Outro, Credits, and Upcoming Episodes
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