Showdown in mom's murder trial. Verdict in Microsoft employee murder. Plus, what is postpartum psychosis?
Aug 27, 2026 · 33m
Summary
This episode covers the guilty verdict in the Jared Bridegan murder trial, where Mario Fernandez was convicted of hiring a hitman. It also updates on the Tupac Shakur murder trial involving Keefe D Davis and Donna Adelson’s appeal in the Dan Markel case. Finally, it examines postpartum psychosis in the Lindsey Clancy trial and compares it to the Andrea Yates case with expert Dr. Catherine Berndorf.
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Intro: Jared Bridegan, Keefe D, and Donna Adelson updates
Lindsey Clancy trial: Prosecution rebuttal witnesses introduced
Dr. Mack's diagnosis of major depressive episode
Dr. Heilbrun's bipolar diagnosis and suicide attempt analysis
Mistrial motion over religious comments and trial conclusion
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Mario Fernandez trial: Motive and connection to hitman
Evidence: Crime scene video, truck, and cell phone data
Financial payments and gun ownership speculation
Defense witnesses, closing arguments, and guilty verdict
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Keefe D trial: Tupac murder context and Davis's confessions
Donna Adelson appeal: Fair trial and venue arguments
Postpartum psychosis: Symptoms and Andrea Yates comparison
Prevalence of postpartum psychosis and seeking help
Outro: Dateline Missing in America and credits
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