Crime in the City

Sextortion

Sextortion is the new extortion. Ashley, Krista, Sierra and Payday have come up with the “perfect” scheme to net hundreds of dollars from unsuspecting “tricks”. Meet Ashley and Krista, two women who exploited men through ads on Backpage, a controversial platform known for its dark underbelly. Driven by greed, they set their sights on Christopher Wall, relentlessly extorting him for thousands of dollars.   But when their demands push him to his limits, Wall's response is nothing short of shocking.  Acknowledgements: Court of Appeals Second Appellate District of Texas at Fort Worth.

Murder at the Courthouse

Christine Belford was determined to protect her children from a toxic co-parenting relationship but her fight cost her everything. In this heart-wrenching episode, we explore the life of a devoted mother caught in a desperate legal fight and the terrifying culmination of a dispute that turned deadly. This isn't just about a murder, it's about the relentless pursuit of peace and devastating power of family conflict. Acknowledgements: Department of Justice - Delaware, Delaware Online Newsroom Jeremy H.G. Ibrahim Sr., Attorney Edson A. Bostic, Attorney Tieffa Harper, Attorney

A great modern love story?

Cassie Ventura. Young. Beautiful. Talented. To the world, she had the celebrity image that comes with being in a relationship with a billionaire record producer. But behind closed doors a years-long pattern of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and drug use was unfolding. This week, we examine the shocking contrast between her public image and the secret terror she endured. We examine the evidence, legal issues and more. Cassie Ventura pulled back the curtain on the hidden epidemic of intimate partner violence that can affect anyone, regardless of fame or fortune. But was she as much of a victim as she claimed to be? WARNING: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, sexual abuse and trauma that may be distressing for some listeners. Please listen with care.