Stockholm Syndrome: From Bank Heist to Bond with Captors
Release Date: 08/12/2025
Cornell 7: New Texts Surface | Hasan Firing Squad & Christa Pike After Failed Execution
Crime Talk with Scott Reisch
New text messages are raising more questions in the Cornell 7 case, revealing what Jane Doe and some of the accused were saying privately in the days and weeks after the alleged assault. Also on Crime Talk today: Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan now has an execution date, and the Pentagon says his firing-squad execution will be livestreamed. Christa Pike’s attorneys say she is suffering cognitive problems and profound psychological trauma after surviving Tennessee’s failed lethal injection attempt. Plus, former Massachusetts police officer Matthew Farwell goes on trial accused of killing...
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Christa Pike Remembers Botched Execution | Cornell 7, Murdaugh, Rodney Hinton & More
Crime Talk with Scott Reisch
Today on Crime Talk, Scott breaks down the latest developments in several major cases making headlines. Christa Pike is now conscious, walking short distances, and reportedly remembers Tennessee’s failed execution attempt. In the Cornell 7 case, new reporting raises more questions about what Jane Doe says she was told about the criminal investigation. We also look at the latest fight over evidence in Alex Murdaugh’s upcoming retrial, where prosecutors accuse the defense of making “brazen falsehoods.” Plus, Rodney Hinton Jr.’s murder trial is underway, with the defense arguing...
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Cornell 7: New EVIDENCE, Christa Pike Awake & Chris Watts’ Secret Letter
Crime Talk with Scott Reisch
New developments in the Cornell 7 case lead today’s Crime Talk, including newly released police interview video, Snapchat evidence, questions about what fraternity members knew, and growing pressure on Cornell University as former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates begins an independent review. We also have a major update on Christa Pike, who is now awake and speaking after Tennessee’s failed execution attempt — but according to a medical expert working with her legal team, she apparently does not remember the execution itself. Also today: • Chris Watts’ parents break their silence...
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Caleb Flynn Gets Life Without Parole | Cornell 7 “Damage Control” Call | Crime Talk
Crime Talk with Scott Reisch
Caleb Flynn has been sentenced to life without parole for murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn. Flynn spoke at sentencing, maintained his innocence and became emotional while hearing statements from his daughters. Scott also breaks down a major Cornell Seven update involving newly revealed phone calls, allegations of “damage control,” Cornell’s disciplinary actions and the criminal investigation now being handled by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Plus: • Former TV anchor Angelynn Mock sentenced to life • Sheriff captain’s son accused in deadly e-bike crash •...
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Cornell 7: Leaked Snapchat Messages and Letitia James Takes Over Investigation
Crime Talk with Scott Reisch
New developments in the Cornell 7 / Chi Phi case are drawing national attention. In this video, Scott breaks down the latest reporting surrounding the allegations tied to the Cornell University Chi Phi fraternity case, including the reported Snapchat messages, the renewed scrutiny over how the case was initially handled, and the decision to appoint New York Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor. We also discuss the role of Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, the public statements surrounding Cornell’s internal handling of the matter, and what these...
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Lindsay Clancy Gets New Ruling | Christa Pike Fallout & Caleb Flynn Update
Crime Talk with Scott Reisch
New developments in three major cases on today’s Crime Talk. A judge has rejected Lindsay Clancy’s latest attempt to obtain a required finding of not guilty following the mistrial, keeping the criminal case against her alive as questions continue over whether prosecutors will pursue a second trial. In Tennessee, Christa Pike remains in critical condition following the state’s unsuccessful attempt to carry out her execution. The incident has now triggered an investigation, a temporary halt to executions in Tennessee and a major new legal question: could the state eventually try again?...
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Christa Pike Survives — Can Tennessee Try Again?
Crime Talk with Scott Reisch
Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection after receiving both doses authorized under the state’s execution protocol. Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, was scheduled to be executed for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer. But after the state administered pentobarbital twice, Pike remained alive and was eventually transported to a hospital. Governor Bill Lee has now halted Tennessee’s remaining executions for 2026 and ordered an independent review into what went wrong. The case raises a major legal question: Can Tennessee attempt to execute...
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Crime Talk Live: Today’s Crime News, Court Updates & Scott’s Take
Crime Talk with Scott Reisch
Join criminal defense attorney Scott Reisch LIVE Wednesday morning as he takes a look at the latest crime stories, court developments, trials, legal headlines and breaking news making waves today. There’s no single case on the agenda Scott will be going through the news in real time, pulling up stories, looking at the facts, sharing his legal perspective and talking with the Crime Talk community along the way. If there’s a case or story you think Scott should take a look at, drop it in the live chat. LIVE: Wednesday, September 30 9:00 AM Mountain Time Subscribe and turn...
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Lindsay Clancy Hearing: Defense Takes New Approach After Mistrial
Crime Talk with Scott Reisch
A major development in the Lindsay Clancy case. During today's hearing, defense attorney Kevin Reddington argued that prosecutors failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Clancy actually killed her three children — a significant new approach following the mistrial earlier this month. Judge William Sullivan did not rule on the defense's request for a required finding of not guilty, while other major issues — including double jeopardy, the controversy surrounding the holdout juror and the prosecution's request for a gag order — remain unresolved. The next major hearing is scheduled...
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Affairs, Lies & Murder Trials — Caleb Flynn and Matthew Konen
Crime Talk with Scott Reisch
Two very different murder trials now have one striking thing in common: prosecutors are pointing to secret affairs as part of the story behind the alleged crimes. In Ohio, the Caleb Flynn murder trial continues after jurors heard nearly two days of testimony from his former mistress, Alleigha Botner, including portions of approximately 107,000 messages exchanged during their affair. The jury also heard AI-generated love songs Flynn allegedly created for Botner as prosecutors try to connect the relationship, Flynn's statements and the timeline to the murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn. In...
info_outlineWhat really happened inside the 1973 Stockholm bank vault that gave rise to one of the most misunderstood psychological phenomena? From a six-day standoff to hostages protecting their captors, we break down the case that defined "Stockholm Syndrome" and changed how we see victims forever.
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