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In this episode of The Trial USA, we bring you everything we know so far about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, who police say was abducted from her home in the middle of the night.  Investigators have confirmed forced entry and blood at the scene, and say this is now being treated as a crime. We speak to senior investigative reporter Steve Helling, who has been covering the case all week, about the timeline, the evidence, the alleged ransom note sent to TMZ - and what police believe may have happened. We then bring you an update on a case we previously covered in depth: Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent accused of orchestrating his wife’s murder and killing a stranger as part of an elaborate cover-up. A Virginia jury has now found Banfield guilty on all major counts, and we break down the verdict, the prosecution’s case, and what happens next. And finally, we cover the stunning new charge involving Jill Biden’s ex-husband, who has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife in Delaware. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: [email protected] WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of The Trial: USA, we examine one of the most hotly contested death investigations in recent history - the case of Ellen Greenberg. Ellen was a 27-year-old teacher from Philadelphia who was found dead in her apartment in 2011, having suffered twenty stab wounds - many to the back of her head. Despite the circumstances, her death was ruled a suicide. That conclusion has been questioned for more than a decade. Ellen’s case has since become a defining story within the true-crime genre, inspiring countless podcasts, a book-length investigation by Nancy Grace, and widespread public scrutiny over how suspicious deaths are investigated - and how law enforcement is held to account. In this episode, we begin by hearing directly from Ellen’s parents, Joshua Greenberg and Sandee Greenberg, in an interview conducted by senior reporter Laura Collins, who has covered the case for nearly fifteen years. They speak about who Ellen was, the unanswered questions surrounding her death, and the impact of the suicide ruling on their family. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: [email protected] WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Trial: USA, we break down the explosive case against luxury real-estate powerbrokers the Alexander Brothers. Once known for closing multimillion-dollar deals for A-list clients, the siblings are now facing serious criminal charges that threaten to bring their empire crashing down. Host Kayla Brantley is joined by Katherine Kallergis, senior reporter at The Real Deal - who helped uncover the case to explain how the allegations emerged, what prosecutors say happened, and why this trial could have major ripple effects across New York’s elite real-estate world. Also in this episode, a major development in the controversial 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg. After years of being ruled a suicide, federal prosecutors are now moving to reopen the case, reigniting questions that have haunted her family for more than a decade. Plus, we bring you the latest from the Brendan Banfield murder trial, where prosecutors allege a chilling plot involving betrayal, manipulation, and the killing of both his wife and a complete stranger. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: [email protected] WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A chilling 911 call. A secret affair. And a murder trial now dominating headlines across America. This week on The Trial: USA, we break down the latest developments in the murder case against Brendan Banfield, accused of killing his wife and staging an elaborate cover-up with the family’s former nanny — who testified in court this week for the first time. Host Kayla Brantley is joined by Rachel Sharp, the Daily Mail’s chief crime correspondent, to unpack what the jury has heard so far, the prosecution’s theory, the defense’s strategy, and what could decide the outcome of this trial. Also, this week - the Ohio dentist double murder dominating the headlines - and the shocking child abuse charges West Wing Actor Timothy Busfield is facing. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: [email protected] WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trial: USA breaks down the criminal cases dominating American courtrooms — and the national conversation. In this episode, we focus on the capture and prosecution of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, following a covert U.S. operation that stunned the world. We explain how the mission was carried out, the federal narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores now face, what happened at their New York arraignment, and the legal battle ahead over immunity, jurisdiction, and whether this case will proceed to a full trial. Elite security expert Will Geddes joins the show to explain how high-risk extractions work and why this operation may change how the world views executive security. We also cover key developments in the Nick Reiner double-murder case and the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, as 2026 begins with major legal questions around accountability and power. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: [email protected] WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of 'The Trial USA,' senior reporter Josh Boswell shares groundbreaking findings that potentially link two of America's most infamous cold cases: The Black Dahlia and the Zodiac Killer. A cold case investigator claims to have cracked the Zodiac's cipher and identified a prime suspect - a former Marine with connections to both cases. We delve into the brutal details of both murders, explores the evidence tying our suspect to each crime, and discuss the extensive efforts made to validate these findings. The revelations could finally solve mysteries that have haunted the public and law enforcement for decades. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: [email protected] WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Los Angeles, Nick Reiner, the son of filmmaker Rob Reiner, has appeared in court accused of killing both of his parents inside their Brentwood home. Prosecutors are laying out what they say was a brutal attack, as investigators examine warning signs, family dynamics, and whether the death penalty could be in play. We also bring you a major update from Brown University, where police say the suspect in last week’s campus shooting has been found dead after a multi-state manhunt. We walk through the timeline — from the shooting during finals week to the killing of an MIT professor days later — and the unanswered question at the center of the case: why. And a significant verdict in Massachusetts. Brian Walshe has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering his wife, Ana Walshe, nearly three years after she vanished. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: [email protected] WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trial: USA is back! In this first episode of our new weekly show, we dive into the Brian Walshe murder trial, the most closely watched courtroom battle in the United States right now. Walshe is accused of killing his wife, Ana Walshe, before dismembering her body and disposing of her remains. Prosecutors say the case hinges not on eyewitnesses, but on a chilling trail of Google searches, surveillance footage, and forensic evidence they claim is impossible to explain away. Daily Mail's Crime Correspondent Rachel Sharp joins host Kayla Brantley, to unpack why this trial matters - from the unprecedented use of digital evidence, to the prosecution’s strategy, and what jurors are being asked to believe as the case unfolds in real time.We break down what’s happened in court so far, what comes next, and why this trial could become a landmark moment in how modern murder cases are prosecuted in America. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: [email protected] WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a while since Caroline & Liz had time to catch up and say hello to you all, and with the launch of our exciting new Crime Desk newsletter, thought now was as good a time as any! sign up to the newsletter at newsletter.thecrimedesk.com for free. Become a full member of The Crime Desk with a month’s free trial at www.thecrimedesk.com Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: [email protected] WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this FINAL episode of our Diddy series Kayla and Dan have all the drama from the courtroom in Manhattan as Sean Combs was jailed for over 4 years. In a hearing lasting for almost eight hours, including an emotional 12-minute plea from the defendant, the judge was not persuaded to release him. Instead he said violence against women had to be met with accountability. The judge also praised the bravery of the women who told the world their story. Follow us on Instagram @thetrialpod Email us [email protected] WhatsApp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Kayla Brantley and Daniel Bates Editor: Sam Morris Producer: Caroline Cheetham Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East   A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: [email protected] WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode preview, Caroline chats to US correspondent Ruth Bashinsky about the infamous Gilgo Beach serial killings after a judge ruled that first of its kind DNA evidence can be used in the trial. They discuss all the background to the case and more about the man accused - Rex Heuermann. You'll find the full episode, and loads of other great true crime content, on Trial+. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: [email protected] WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diddy’s defense team is back at it with a relentless approach to keeping him out of prison. Day after day, the defense is requesting bail, acquittals, and even the potential of a re-trial.  In this episode, Germania and Kayla give up-to-the-hour updates on the latest proposals and memorandums coming out of the ever-evolving trial of Sean Combs.  The ladies sit down for an interview with attorney Arick Fudali of the Bloom Law Firm, who is representing both Dawn Richard and a John Doe in civil cases against Diddy. Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6 Follow us on Instagram @thetrialpod Email us [email protected] WhatsApp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Kayla Brantley and Germania Rodriguez- Poleo Editor: Sam Morris Producer: Serita Wesley Writers: Serita Wesley, Caroline Cheetham &  Liz Hull Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East   A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: [email protected] WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While we’re hard at work on the next series of The Trial USA, we wanted to share a gripping new true crime series from the Daily Mail team behind The Trial. In On The Case: The Idaho Murders, award-winning journalist Laura Collins investigates the shocking murders of four college students in Idaho—and the man now facing life in prison, Bryan Kohberger. Featuring exclusive insights from bestselling author Howard Blum and leading expert on mass killers Dr. Gary Brucato, this is a deep dive into one of the most disturbing cases in recent memory. You're about to hear a ten-minute taster of the new show. If you want more, search On The Case: The Idaho Murders and hit follow to hear the full series. For ad-free listening and exclusive bonus episodes of The Trial, subscribe to The Crime Desk. We’ll be back soon with more from The Trial US Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: [email protected] WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the trial for the US vs. Sean "Diddy" Combs comes to an end, Kayla and Germania are taking you back through all of the most notable moments of the trial. We're going back in time to talk about how we got here, and why. Unpacking the details in comparison with the charges and the verdict. The trial may be over, but with more than 50 civil lawsuits waiting in the wings, we at The Trial of Diddy are far from over! Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6 Follow us on Instagram @thetrialpod Email us [email protected] Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Kayla Brantley & Germania Rodriguez-Poleo Editor: Sam Morris Producer: Serita Wesley Writers: Serita Wesley, Liz Hull & Caroline Cheetham Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East   A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: [email protected] WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kayla Brantley sits down with influencer Arman Wiggins, best known as the Diddy supporter spraying baby oil outside of the courthouse in celebration of Diddy's not guilty verdict on racketeering and sex trafficking. Arman talks to Kayla about being an influencer, being present at the Brooklyn courthouse, and his views on the verdict. Our Listener Survey is here: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=6 Follow us on Instagram @thetrialpod Email us [email protected] Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Kayla Brantley Editor: Sam Morris Producer: Serita Wesley Writers: Caroline Cheetham, Liz Hull & Serita Wesley Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East   A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us: [email protected] WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Lucy Robson Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.