Scandal with Sierra Gillespie Archiv
222 Episoden
34 Minuten
A teen in North Wales will spend at least 22 years in prison, after horrifically murdering his own mother in a plot concocted with the help of an AI bot. Investigators say 18-year-old Tristan Roberts planned the murder of his mother, 45-year-old Angela Shellis, for weeks. He prepped by purchasing multiple murder weapons and consulting a Chinese artificial intelligence program about the best way to carry out the crime. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie sifts through the mountains of evidence against Roberts, and hears from criminal defense attorney Matt Mangino about the curiosities of the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Minuten
A 30-year-old Indiana woman is behind bars after being arrested on nine counts of first-degree murder. Jenna Strouble allegedly traveled across state lines to her on-and-off again boyfriend’s home in Illinois, then killed him and his parents. The Will County Sheriff’s Office said Jacob Lambert was found dead in his car outside the home, while his parents, Stacy Forde and Patrick Forde, were inside the home by the front door. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the shocking case on this episode of Scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Minuten
Petrus Viljoen, 57, and his wife Melany Viljoen, 39, were once known for starring in the reality Series “The Real Housewives of Pretoria.” Cut to March 10, when they were arrested for allegedly stealing $5,300 worth of goods from a Publix grocery store in Boca Raton, Florida. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the body camera video of the couples’ arrest, and hears from defense attorney Mauricio Padilla about the status of their residency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Minuten
Newly released autopsy findings reveal beauty influencer Stefanie Pieper may have been buried alive before her death. Pieper went missing in November 2025 after a Christmas party in Austria. Her body was found days later in a suitcase, buried in the woods of Slovenia. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie unpacks the new information surrounding Pieper’s death and hears from expert guest David Tafuri about the international law aspects of the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Minuten
Newly released video shows reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul in the midst of an altercation with her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. The cell phone video was recorded in February 2023, during a domestic incident in Utah. Paul was later convicted of felony aggravated assault when she reached a plea deal in the case. But in recent weeks, Mortensen alleges the abuse has continued. He filed a protective order against Paul this week, citing the video as part of a “pattern of abuse.” The video went viral on Thursday, leading to ABC cancelling this season of “The Bachelorette,” starring Paul and set to premiere on Sunday. On this episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the shocking video and sits down with Law&Crime legal counsel Elizabeth Vulaj to discuss it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Minuten
Twenty-year-old James “Jimmy” Gracey was last seen around 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17. The University of Alabama junior was visiting friends in Spain on a spring break trip. He got separated from friends after heading to the beachfront club, Shôko, in Barcelona. Spanish authorities say he’s seen on CCTV footage outside of the club with an unknown person before he disappeared. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie explains everything we know right now about Gracey’s disappearance. Later, she asks retired NYPD detective Tom Smith how authorities are working to bring Gracey home safely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Minuten
A 24-year-old Maine man is behind bars after allegedly murdering his girlfriend. Austin Doucette reportedly told 911 dispatch the gun “accidentally” went off and struck 23-year-old Makayla DeSantis. However, a medical examiner later found DeSantis died of multiple gunshot wounds. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie unpacks the details of the case with criminal defense attorney Anthony Osso. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Minuten
Florida investigators acted quickly after receiving an anonymous tip, likely saving the life of a teen boy. According to prosecutors, 14-year-old Lois Lippert and 15-year-old Isabelle Valdez plotted to kill their classmate. Both defendants are being charged as adults with attempted murder. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the girls’ shocking comments on the way to jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Minuten
Just weeks after her 35th birthday, mother of two Linda Campitelli is found murdered in the roadway. Investigators determine she’s been beaten to death and dragged behind a vehicle. After years of investigation, her secret lover, 38-year-old Rene Perez is arrested and charged in her murder. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie sifts through the court documents and weighs the strength of the case with former prosecutor Melba Pearson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
33 Minuten
In December 2023, Arianna Selina Gajraj took an early morning ride with her guy friend. He thought they were going to smoke some marijuana and chat about Gajraj’s ex, Brandon Pirela. But her friend didn’t realize Gajraj and Pirela had rekindled their relationship, and the entire “hangout” was a ploy to murder him. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie walks us through the shocking details of the case, and hears from former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg about Gajraj’s sweetheart plea deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
33 Minuten
Back in 2018, Misty Roberts made history by being voted the first-ever female mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana. Now, Roberts made history for a much more salacious reason: Being the first female mayor convicted of rape. In July 2024, Roberts hosted a pool party at her home. Multiple teenagers were there and in the presence of alcohol, including her two children and a then-16-year-old boy. The boy told investigators that Roberts was “really, really drunk” before she raped him, as Roberts’ own children and nephew watched on. Just this week, Roberts was convicted of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile and Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the testimony that led to Roberts’ conviction, and hears from trial attorney Bryce Hensley about a possible sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Minuten
Alisha Crins, a former gym teacher at Ponaganset High School in Rhode Island, is now accused of carrying on an inappropriate relationship with a teenage boy. According to the 39-year-old’s former student, she began texting him when he was only a sophomore. He told investigators she favored him in class and even asked to wear his high school jersey to the school’s pep rally. Things allegedly escalated on her birthday, when she gave the teen her address. She’s now accused of making out with the boy while straddling him in his car. She’s also accused of sending him explicit photos and videos. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie unpacks the disturbing allegations leveled against Crins, and sits down with victims’ rights attorney John Phillips to make sense of the charges against her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Minuten
Eighteen-year-old Zachariah Meyers, a high school senior in Western Pennsylvania, is accused of targeting 21 fellow classmates in a “high-level sextortion scheme.” According to prosecutors, Meyers posed as European film actress “Claire Mauve,” luring kids ages 14-17 into an online “relationship.” After lulling them into a false sense of security, prosecutors say Meyers coerced them into sending explicit photos or videos. After that, Meyers allegedly blackmailed the students, saying he’d release the images unless he was paid $500. In one case, Meyers allegedly forced a 15-year-old boy to have sex with two adult men on film, in exchange for his “silence.” On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie unpacks the harrowing allegations against Meyers. Later in the episode, she sits down with trial attorney and sextortion expert Daniel Szalkiewicz for a deep dive into the allegations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Minuten
Twenty-nine-year-old Danielle Weaver now faces multiple charges out of Georgia, where the former English teacher is accused of having inappropriate relations with a student. Weaver’s arrest last month comes following her charges for child molestation and improper sexual contact. Officials at Weaver’s own school tipped off police about a possible situation in early February, leading to Weaver’s charges mid-month. Her husband has since filed for divorce as Weaver’s TikTok videos are now surfacing. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie walks us through the charges against Weaver and sits down with Law&Crime legal counsel Elizabeth Vulaj to discuss the repercussions of the allegations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 Minuten
Twenty-nine-year-old Emma Katherine Prejean, a middle school band teacher from Louisiana, is now behind bars after shocking new allegations have surfaced. Prejean, known previously for performing at her weekly Catholic masses and helping pre-teens familiarize themselves with the treble clef, is now accused of inappropriate conduct with a child. The kid came forward to investigators just this month, saying they spoke with Prejean online and even met up. When asked about the inappropriate behavior, investigators say Prejean confessed to it all and even provided messages as evidence. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the allegations leveled against Prejean and sits down with former criminal prosecutor Dan Schorr to discuss what’s ahead in the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
