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Based in Fact
by Lisa O'Brien
Based in Fact, the true crime podcast that looks at criminal cases from the perspective of the courts, not the court of public opinion.
Episodes
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Episode 9 - State of Texas v. James Garfield Broadnax, Pt 2
In Episode 9, State of Texas v. James Garfield Broadnax, Part 2, Lisa and Kyle were joined by Rick Rick Mullenax of the Burn After Reading podcast to wrap up their review of the case against Broadnax, who was convicted of the 2008 robbery and murder of Stephen Swan, who was killed with his friend...
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Episode 8 - State of Texas v. James Garfield Broadnax, Pt 1
In Episode 8, State of Texas v. James Garfield Broadnax, Lisa and guest co-host Rick Mullenax reviewed the case Broadnax. In 2008, Broadnax shot and killed Matthew Butler and Stephen Swan during a robbery in Garland, TX. Broadnax was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Steve Swan…
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Episode 7 - State of Missouri v Marcellus Williams, Part 3
In Episode 7, State of Missouri v. Marcellus Williams, Part 3, Lisa and guest co-host Patrick wrapped up review of the case against Williams and talked about the 2024 efforts of the St. Louis County prosecutor’s office to vacate Williams’ murder conviction and the Prosecutor's opposition to...
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Episode 10 - State of Ohio v. Mackenzie F. Shirilla
Welcome to Based in Fact: A True Crime Podcast. We’re your hosts, Lisa O’Brien and Kyle Evans and Rick Mullenax of the Burn After Reading podcast is joining us today for Episode 10, State of Ohio v. Mackenzie F. Shirilla. On July 31, 2022, the volatile 4-year relationship between Mackenzie…
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Episode 6 - State of Missouri v. Marcellus Williams, Part 2
In Episode 6, State of Missouri v. Marcellus Williams, Part 2, Lisa and Kyle look at Williams’ federal post-conviction claims and the subsequent state and federal claims, which led to a stay of his execution in August, 2017. The then looked at with the executive order issued by Governor Michael…
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Episode 5 - State of Missouri v. Marcellus Williams, Part 1
In Episode 5, State of Missouri v. Marcellus Williams, Part 1. Lisa and Kyle looked at the 1998 murder of Felicia Gayle, during a burglary committed by Marcellus Williams. In Part 1, they talked about the murder and the investigation that led to Williams’ arrest in 1999. Then they looked at his...
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Episode 4 - Updates
In Episode 4, Lisa and Kyle talked about the status of and/or new developments is some of the cases they've covered during Seasons 1-4, including Oklahoma v. Richard Glossip, Oklahoma v. John Fitzgerald Hanson, Texas v. Rodney Reed, Texas v. Robert Roberson, Post-Alford DNA testing in the WM3…
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Episode 3 - State of Delaware v. Thomas J. Capano, Part 2: Justice for Annie
In Episode 3, Lisa and Kyle continued their review of State of Delaware v. Thomas J. Capano, On June 27, 1996, Anne Marie Fahey went to dinner with Thomas J. Capano, a local attorney and the son of a prominent construction and real estate developer in Wilmington, DE. The last time Annie was seen...
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Episode 2 - State of Delaware v. Thomas Joseph Capano, Part 1: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
In Episode 2, State of Delaware v. Thomas J. Capano, Part 1, Lisa and Kyle looked at the case against Thomas Joseph Capano. On June 27, 1996, Anne Marie Fahey, the scheduling secretary for Delware Governor Thomas Carper, went to dinner with Thomas J. Capano, a local attorney and the son of a...
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Episode 1 - The Stories That Ended The Year
Based in Fact: A True Crime Podcast is back for Season 5. In Episode 1: The Stories That Ended The Year, Kyle and Lisa discussed U.S. events during their hiatus, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the immigration actions and chaos in Minneapolis and the shooting of Renee Good. They also...
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Episode 7 - Florida v. Ashley Britt McArthur: Greed, Arrogance and A Killer Without a Conscience
In Episode 7, State of Florida v. Ashley McArthur, Kyle and Lisa looked at the case against Ashley Britt McArthur, a former crime scene investigator, who was convicted in 2019 of the September 8, 2017 murder of her friend, Taylor Wright, a private investigator and former police officer. Taylor…
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Episode 6 - FL v. Dorice "Dee Dee" Moore: Fast Talk, Melodrama and Bad Decisions
In Episode 6, Lisa and Kyle looked at the murder of Abraham Lee Shakespeare, a Florida lottery winner. In November, 2009, he was reported missing by his family, who hadn't seen, or heard from since early April, 2009. In October, 2008, Dee Dee Moore inserted herself into Abraham’s life, claiming…
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Episode 5 - TX v Yolanda Saldivar: The Murder of Selena Quintanilla-Perez
In Episode 5, State of Texas v. Yolanda Saldivar, Lisa and Kyle talked about the 1995 murder of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, an American singer-songwriter who was known as the “Queen of Tejano Music.” By the age of 23, Selena had broken barriers in the Tejano music industry, which until then, had…
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Episode 4 - OK v Glossip: The Supreme Court Ignores the Van Treese Family's Plea for Justice
In Episode 4, Lisa and Kyle talked about the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision vacating Glossip's conviction and remanding his case for a new trial in state court. In addition to talking about the evidence of Glossip's guilt that has been ignored by the media and his advocates over the years…
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Episode 3 - Updates (Glossip, Hanson, etc.)
In Episode 3, Updates, Lisa and Kyle talked about the developments in cases covered in Seasons 1 through 3, including Oklahoma v. Richard Glossip, Oklahoma v. John Fitzgerald Hanson, Maryland v. Adnan Syed, Arkansas v. Echols, Baldwin and Miskelley, Texas v. Rodney Reed and Texas v. Melissa…
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Episode 2 - Tribute to Robb Chadwick
In Episode 2, Roundup True Crime with Mike, Robert Glass and Jessica joined Lisa and Kyle to pay tribute to Robb Chadwick, a journalist with a life-long interest in the truth of true crime and fairness for victims. After his retirement, Robb researched and wrote about a number of cases, including...
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Episode 1 - State of Florida v. James Milton Dailey, Part 2: 40 Years of Gaming the System
Welcome to Season 4 of Based in Fact: A True Crime Podcast. We’re your hosts, Lisa O’Brien and Kyle Evans and this is Episode 1, State of Florida v. James Milton Dailey, Part 2. Guest co-host Rick Mullenax joins us to wrap up our look at the case against James Milton Dailey, who was convicted and...
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Episode 17 - State of Florida v. James Milton Dailey, Part 1: Justice Delayed Too Long
In Episode 17, State of Florida v. James Milton Dailey, Part 1. Lisa and Kyle are joined by guest co-host Rick Mullenax of Burn After Reading, the YouTube channel that started with a deep dive into the West Memphis Three case and expanded to shine a light on aspects of the shady social media...
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Episode 16 - TX v. Robert Leslie Roberson, III: Ignoring the Facts Doesn't Change Them
In Episode 16, Representative-elect Mitch Little of Texas House District 65 joined Lisa O'Brien to talk about State of Texas v. Robert Leslie Roberson, III. Since 2016, Roberson's post-conviction attorneys and advocates, who were recently joined by Texas legislators, have engaged in a campaign of...
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Episode 15 - OK v. Phillip Dean Hancock: A Tale of Two Murders
In Episode 15, Lisa O’Brien and guest host Jennifer Harmon talked about State of Oklahoma v. Phillip Dean Hancock. Hancock’s November, 2023 execution was preceded by controversy, including claims by their least favorite Oklahoma legislators (one former and one current), who claimed that Hancock…
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Episode 14 - MD v Adnan Masud Syed, with Robb Chadwick: A Victory for Victims' Rights in Maryland
This episode is dedicated to Robb Chadwick, who passed away in mid-December. Robb was a great friend, a supporter of this podcast and a true Southern gentleman. His insight and knowledge of the facts of many cases, along with his kind and calm debate strategy will be missed by many. RIP, Robb. In...
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Episode 13 - TX v. Linda Anita Carty, Part 3: The Lies Never End
In Episode 13, State of Texas v. Linda Anita Carty. In Part 3, Lisa and Kyle concluded their look at the case against Linda Carty, who remains on Texas Death Row after multiple unsuccessful efforts to win a new trial in state and federal court. They talked about the alternate suspects Carty has...
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Episode 12 - TX v. Linda Anita Carty - Part 2: Misleading the Public
In Episode 12, State of Texas v. Linda Anita Carty, Part 2, Lisa and Kyle continued their look at the case against Carty, who was convicted of capital murder in 2002 for the May, 2001, kidnapping and murder of 20-year old Joana Rodriguez so that Carty could steal Joana’s 4-day old baby. Carty...
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Episode 11 - TX v. Linda Anita Carty - Part 1: She's Not a Smooth Criminal
In Episode 11, State of Texas v. Linda Anita Carty, Part 1, Lisa and Kyle looked at the May, 2001, plot hatched by Linda Carty to save her common-law marriage by stealing her neighbor, Joana Rodriguez’s baby. She recruited drug dealers/thugs to commit a home invasion, promising them a large cache...
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Episode 10 - CA v Phillip Spector: The Ogre in the Castle Kills the Beauty
In Episode 10, State of California v. Phillip Spector, Lisa and Kyle talked about the murder of actress/model Lana Clarkson by music producer Phil Spector. On February 3, 2003, Lana accompanied Spector to his mansion in Alhambra, CA. Spector, who had a history of violence against women, shot and...
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Episode 9 - The Failure of Bail Reform with Ken W. Good
In Episode 9, The Failure of Bail Reform. Ken W. Good, a member of the Board of Directors, Professional Bondsmen of Texas joined Lisa and Kyle to discuss the failure of Bail Reform and Zero Bail Policies. Mr. Good holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hardin Simmons University, a Master of Education from...
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Episode 8 - Florida v. Danny Harold Rolling: Monsters Are Real
In Episode 8, State of Florida v. Danny Harold Rolling, Lisa and Kyle looked at the 1989 and 1990 murders committed by serial killer and Shreveport native Danny Harold Rolling. Over 4 days in August, 1990, Rolling terrorized the college town of Gainesville, Florida, when he murdered Tracy Inez...
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Episode 7 - Florida v Dippolito - Part 2: Third Time Is The Charm
In Episode 7, State of Florida v. Dalia Dippolito, Part 2, Lisa and Kyle concluded their look at this long-running case and talked about Dippolito’s two re-trials, one of which ended in a mistrial and the other, which concluded in June of 2017, ended with a conviction for Solicitation to Commit...
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Episode 6 - Florida v Dippolito - Part 1: She Lies Like a Rug
In Episode 6, State of Florida v. Dalia Dippolito, Part 1, Lisa and Kyle looked at the murder-for-hire case against former escort, Dalia Dippolito. On August 5, 2009, the producers and camera crew for the COPS television show got more than they bargained for when they were invited along to film…
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Episode 5 - NJ v McGuire: The Drama Queen Goes Down
In Episode 5, State of New Jersey v. Melanie McGuire, Lisa and Kyle talked about the case against Melanie McGuire. Between May 5 and May 16, 2004, three suitcases containing dismembered human remains washed up near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel in Virginia. The remains inside the cases were...
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Episode 4 - Oklahoma v Scott James Eizember: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
In Episode 4, guest co-host, Roberta Glass, joined Lisa to talk about the case against Scott James Eizember was executed in January, 2023, for the 2003 capital murder of AJ Cantrell in Depew, Oklahoma. Lisa and Roberta talked about the facts of the case, the trial, direct appeal and…
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Episode 3 - State of Tennessee v. Janet Elaine Hinds: Don't Drink and Drive
In Episode 3, State of Tennessee v. Janet Elaine Hinds, Lisa and Kyle looked at the case against Janet Hinds, who was charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication after she struck and killed Chattanooga Police Officer Nicholas Galinger on the night of February 23, 2019. In April, 2019, Hinds…
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Episode 2 - State of Maryland v. James Allen Kulbicki: Third Time's the Charm
In Episode 2, State of Maryland v. James Allen Kulbicki, Lisa and Kyle looked at the case against Kulbicki, a former Baltimore City police sergeant, who was convicted of the murder of Gina Marie Nuelsein in January of 1993. After a brief affair, Gina gave birth to a son in September, 1991. At the...
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Season 3, Episode 1 - Updates
Welcome to Season 3 of Based in Fact: A True Crime Podcast with your hosts, Lisa O’Brien and Kyle Evans. In Episode 1, Updates, Kyle and Lisa talked about the new developments in cases covered in Seasons 1 and 2, including TX v. Rodney Reed, OK v. Richard Glossip, TX v. Melissa Lucio and NC v....
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Episode 15 - Arizona v Jodi Ann Arias, Pt 2: The Lies Continue
In Episode 15, Arizona v. Jodi Ann Arias, Part 2, Lisa and Kyle continue their look at the 2008 murder of Travis Alexander, re-cap the five year pre-trial period after Arias' 2008 arrest and indictment and her trial, which began with jury selection in December, 2012. They then looked at her…
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Episode 14 - Arizona v Jodi Ann Arias, Pt. 1 : Liar, Liar
In Episode 14, Kyle and Lisa looked at State of Arizona v. Jodi Ann Arias. On the evening of June 9, 2008, Travis Alexander was found murdered in the floor of the shower in his house in Mesa, AZ. He'd been stabbed multiple times, including a fatal wound in his chest, shot in the head and his…
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Episode 13 - New York v. Ronald Joseph Defeo, Jr. - The Amityville Horror: Haunting or Hoax?
In Episode 13, Lisa is joined by Roberta Glass, of The Roberta Glass True Crime Report, for a look at the case of State of New York v. Ronald Joseph Defeo, Jr.. Defeo murdered his father, mother, two sisters and two brothers in the early morning hours of November 13, 1974. Defeo was arrested…
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Episode 12 - Notable Supreme Court Cases - Part 3: 1995-2010
In Episode 12, Notable Supreme Court Cases, Part 3 Kyle and Lisa talked about cases decided between 1995 and 2010, including Schlup, Atkins, Roper, Crawford, House and Panetti. They looked at the background of each case, the issues raised by the Petitioners and the decisions of the Supreme Court....
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Episode 11 - Notable Supreme Court Cases - Part 2: 1985-1994
In Episode 11, Notable Supreme Court Cases, Part 2, Lisa and Kyle talked about cases decided between 1985 and 1994, including Ake v. Oklahoma, US v. Bagley, Coleman v. Thompson, Ford v. Wainwright, Murray v. Carrier, Sawyer v. Whitley, Herrera v. Collins and Tison v. Arizona. They briefly looked…
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Episode 10 - Notable Supreme Court Cases - Part 1: 1923-1984
Lisa and Kyle return for Season 2, Episode 10, Notable Supreme Court Cases, Part 1, which includes some of the cases that have been mentioned in the context of state and federal post-conviction litigation for Rodney Reed, Richard Glossip and the West Memphis Three, among others. Today, they…
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Episode 9 - Oklahoma v. Anthony Castillo Sanchez: DNA Trumps Hearsay
In Episode 9, Lisa and guest co-host Robb Chadwick took a look at Oklahoma v. Anthony Sanchez . In July, 2004, Sanchez was linked to the December 20, 1996 kidnapping, rape and murder of OU graduate Jewell "Juli" Busken via a cold case DNA hit. They discussed the evidence against Sanchez, his…
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Episode 8 - State of Oklahoma v. Richard Glossip: Update, Part 2
Lisa and Kyle continue their review of the case against Richard Glossip, who was convicted of the 1997 murder-for-hire of his boss, Barry Van Treese. In Part 2, they talked about the 2022 propaganda campaign being waged by his advocates in the media and his 2022 state post-conviction claims. They...
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Episode 7 - State of Oklahoma v. Richard Glossip: Update, Part 1
In Episode 7, Oklahoma v. Richard Glossip: Update, Part 1, Kyle and Lisa talked about Glossip’s state post-conviction claims, including his 2015 claims and the 1st and 2nd claims filed in 2022, including the supplemental findings of Reed Smith.
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Episode 6 - State of Texas v. Rodney Reed: How Much DNA in Enough?
In Episode 6, Lisa and Kyle talk about State of Texas v. Rodney Reed, including Reed's state court litigation seeking DNA testing, the agreed DNA testing outside Chapter 64 and the results and Reed's federal challenge to the state court DNA procedures, which included U.S. Supreme Court opinion…
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Episode 5 - State of North Carolina v. Molly Martens Corbett and Thomas Martens: Selfishness, Not Self-Defense
In Episode 5, Lisa and Kyle look at the case of State of North Carolina v. Molly Martens Corbett and Thomas Michael Martens. Martens, a former FBI agent, and his daughter are awaiting re-trial for murder in North Carolina. In the early morning hours of August 2, 2015, Molly's husband, Jason…
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Episode 4 - State of Texas v. Howard Paul Guidry: Why Did He Kill Farah?
In Part 3, Lisa and Kyle conclude their discussion of the 1994 murder-for-hire of Farah Baquer Fratta, a mother of three gunned down in her garage in Humble, Harris County, Texas. In Parts 1 and 2, they talked about the case against Farah’s estranged husband, Robert Fratta, who was executed on...
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Episode 3 - State of Texas v. Joseph Andrew Prystash: The Middleman's Role
In Part 2, Lisa and Kyle continue discussing the 1994 murder-for-hire of Farah Baquer Fratta, a mother of three gunned down in her garage in Humble, Harris County, Texas. In Part 1, they talked about the the case against Farah’s estranged husband, Robert Fratta, who was executed on January 10,...
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Episode 3 - State of Texas v. Joseph Andrew Prystash: The Middleman's Role
In Part 2, Lisa and Kyle continue discussing the 1994 murder-for-hire of Farah Baquer Fratta, a mother of three gunned down in her garage in Humble, Harris County, Texas. In Part 1, they talked about the the case against Farah’s estranged husband, Robert Fratta, who was executed on January 10,...
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Episode 2 - State of Texas v. Robert Alan Fratta: Ineffective Pro Se Representation
In Part 1, Lisa and Kyle talked about the 1994 murder-for-hire of Farah Baquer Fratta, a mother of three gunned down in her garage in Humble, Harris County, Texas. In Part 1, State of Texas v. Robert Alan Fratta, they examined the case against Farah’s estranged husband. They talked about the...
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Episode 1 - Updates
In Season 2, Episode 1, Kyle and Lisa update the cases and topics covered during Season 1, including recent events and developments in Texas v. Reed, Echols v. Arkansas, Oklahoma v. Glossip and Texas v. Skinner. They talked about the executions of James Coddington, Benjamin Cole and Richard...
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Based in Fact, the true crime podcast that looks at criminal cases from the perspective of the courts, not the court of public opinion.
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