Alex Murdaugh Pre-Trial Hearing: DNA Testing, Ballistic Data, Phone Extractions & More | Case Brief

Try Gusto today at https://gusto.com/LAWNERD and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Get 40% off your first Hungryroot order plus a free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/LAWNERD with code LAWNERD. This episode provides a summary and analysis of the second week of testimony in the federal murder trial of Matthew Farwell regarding the murder of Sandra Birchmore. Key highlights include a look at the trial's moving timeline, testimony from a police dispatcher about a phone call concerning the pair's relationship, insights from Birchmore's OBGYN, and testimony from several women who had previous affairs with the defendant. Additionally, there’s testimony from the biological father of Birchmore's unborn child, accounts from police colleagues regarding changes in Farwell's demeanor, and observations from Birchmore's therapist. RESOURCES Sandra Birchmore Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTfyXdbiRZ4A  Last Week's Podcast - https://youtu.be/Er-MZCPfKtA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/qoNO0aNGp1g  Sarah Boone sent a letter to the Sixth District Court of Appeal expressing frustration with her court-appointed appellate attorney, David Maldonado, accusing him of relinquishing his duties by refusing to review or file a reply brief in response to the state's opposition. Attached to her filing was a correspondence from her attorney, in which he explained that he prefers written communication, lacks the time and resources for additional calls, and determined that a reply brief and oral arguments were unnecessary for her appeal. The breach of attorney-client privilege by submitting this letter to the court suggests the appellate court will likely ignore her request for guidance, rule on the existing briefs, or prompt her attorney to file a motion to withdraw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/BKNBJe_-AsE  This Case Brief covers the latest legal developments in the Kouri Richins cases, beginning with Richins' public letter to Judge M requesting the removal of her court-appointed fraud defense attorney, Amy Fowler, due to alleged conflicts, personal ties, and past disciplinary issues. Additionally, we get into recent post-conviction filings in Richins' murder case, where her defense team attempted to stall the ruling on a motion for a new trial by citing ongoing local law enforcement indictments, while prosecutors promptly submitted the matter for a final decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at https://Lolablankets.com by using code LAWNERD at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. #ad Use code EDB at https://jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad The federal trial of United States v. Matthew Farwell, concerning the death of Sandra Birchmore, completed its first full week of witness testimony in Massachusetts without cameras allowed in the courtroom. Legal disputes dominated early proceedings. Additionally, the court ordered the government to remove unredacted trial exhibits and crime scene photos from its public website to ensure a fair trial. Surveillance footage and FBI digital forensics established a detailed timeline of Birchmore's final movements and the exact time her devices permanently ceased activity following Farwell's departure from her apartment building. Witness testimony highlighted procedural oversights by initial state investigators, including a deliberately informal initial interview with Farwell. RESOURCES Sandra Birchmore Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTfyXdbiRZ4A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They can't harm you if they can't find you! Use code emily and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/emily  Thanks to Incogni for sponsoring this video. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/-DWfXE37dFM  In pre-trial proceedings for the Alex Murdaugh case, both sides argued several pre-trial motions as they prepared for trial. Defense attorneys raised arguments concerning independent DNA testing on reserve samples, obtaining raw data for Faro 3D scans, and accessing broad ballistics records regarding 300 Blackout cartridges. The prosecution countered by highlighting issues regarding sample consumption during testing, previous delays, and repeated production requests for massive datasets. The judge admonished the attorneys over their courtroom decorum, emphasized the strict trial timeline, and corrected the court record regarding a prior statement about a polygraph test. RESOURCES August's Hearing - https://youtu.be/lrHBm8bqSuY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They can't harm you if they can't find you! Use code emily and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/emily  Thanks to Incogni for sponsoring this video. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/4QrrDWuEyPU  In the Bryan Kohberger post-conviction relief case, a scheduled October 15, 2026 hearing was vacated. The primary matter currently being litigated involves the defense's request to disqualify the presiding judge due to alleged bias and previous trial rulings, which the prosecution opposes. Find out what happens next as Kohberger tries to withdraw his plea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/oCqVACJ4vzU  Duane "Keffe D" Davis faced his sentencing hearing for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, where the court heard arguments from the prosecution citing his extensive criminal history and public boasting, moving statements from Tupac’s sister and brother describing the loss to their family, and brief remarks from Davis. We detailed the judge's official ruling, the specific laws governing the final term, how custody credits were calculated around a separate assault case, and the expected grounds for the defense's appeal. RESOURCES Keffe D Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8ZC_l1jpnc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/LAWNERD ! #honeylovepod #ad Try Gusto today at https://gusto.com/LAWNERD and get three months free when you run your first payroll. In the federal trial of former police detective Matthew Farwell for the murder of Sandra Birchmore, proceedings began with jury selection and opening statements. Learn about the prosecutor's theory of the case and the defense’s timeline of events. There are critical details, including how the state medical examiner changed the cause of death from suicide to undetermined after learning key investigative details that local law enforcement originally failed to uncover or provide. RESOURCES Sandra Birchmore Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTfyXdbiRZ4A  Last Week’s Podcast - https://youtu.be/JZtJ1SJod7E Karen Read Retrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL3CbMJHvrKiAD1aDNcblnO  d4vd playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPhpZZtIObJ4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/WHnq-R54904  The Case Brief details developments regarding Kouri Richins, including grand jury indictments of two local officials for obstruction of justice stemming from alleged Brady/Giglio violations related to a detective involved in the murder investigation. Following these charges, the defense filed a motion to stay the proceedings on their request for a new trial. In a separate civil wrongful death suit filed by Eric Richins' estate, the court lifted an existing stay and made a decision on the 16th cause of action for the wrongful death of Eric Richins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Try Gusto today at https://gusto.com/LAWNERD and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code LAWNERD at https://www.oneskin.co/LAWNERD #oneskinpod #ad This episode covers the upcoming federal trial of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell, who faces mandatory life sentences for the death of Sandra Birchmore and her unborn child. We detail a major digital discovery conflict where Massachusetts State Police lost the raw data from Birchmore's laptop due to a 2024 server crash. Additionally, we cover recent motions in limine regarding whether Farwell gave full or limited consent to search his cell phone, which led federal investigators to extract new incriminating evidence right before jury selection. RESOURCES Sandra Birchmore Case TES - https://youtu.be/sF3VD5cfKnE  d4vd playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPhpZZtIObJ4 Keffe D Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8ZC_l1jpnc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices