

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield
Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield
I know a thing or two about true crime... I’ve been reporting on it for 36 years. This is the podcast where I take you on a journey through mystery and injustice... and dive deep into critical clues with an irreverent style that I don’t share on TV!
Join me for my personal take on many of these stories and my personal connection to several as well!
I’m Ashleigh Banfield, and I’m Drop Dead Serious!
New Episodes Every Thursday!
Join me for my personal take on many of these stories and my personal connection to several as well!
I’m Ashleigh Banfield, and I’m Drop Dead Serious!
New Episodes Every Thursday!
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Apr 29, 2025 • 30min
Karen Read Trial Day 4 & 5: Hank Brennan Completely LOSES IT on ARCCA Witness
A Google search no one can explain. A prosecutor who loses it in court. And crash experts fighting just to stay in the case. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Day 4 & 5 in Karen Read's retrial.
Karen Read's Bombshell Docuseries | ID's Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-dead-serious-with-ashleigh-banfield/id1749169659?i=1000701593346
Did She Kill Him? The Karen Read Retrial Begins Ft. Bob Motta Defense Diaries
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-dead-serious-with-ashleigh-banfield/id1749169659?i=1000702019831
Karen Read: The Most Explosive Retrial EVER? What does Karen Read have up her sleeve?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-dead-serious-with-ashleigh-banfield/id1749169659?i=1000703830149
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Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 6min
Idaho 4 | Inside the Horror: Steve Goncalves Breaks Open New Details from the Night of the Idaho Student Murders
In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by Kaylee Goncalves’ father, Steve Goncalves, for an emotional conversation about the stunning new revelations from inside 1122 King Road-- frantic texts, a chilling discovery, and testimony that changes everything we thought we knew about the night of the Idaho student murders.
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Apr 28, 2025 • 6min
Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore
Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open.
From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details
and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime
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Apr 25, 2025 • 47min
Karen Read Trial Day 3: Vodka Tonics & A Relationship In The Toilet?
Jurors heard testimony from a firefighter who found John O’Keefe in the snow, read tense texts between Karen and John, and watched clips of Karen’s own words in national TV interviews. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Day 3.
Karen Read's Bombshell Docuseries | ID's Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-dead-serious-with-ashleigh-banfield/id1749169659?i=1000701593346
Did She Kill Him? The Karen Read Retrial Begins Ft. Bob Motta Defense Diaries
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-dead-serious-with-ashleigh-banfield/id1749169659?i=1000702019831
Karen Read: The Most Explosive Retrial EVER? What does Karen Read have up her sleeve?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-dead-serious-with-ashleigh-banfield/id1749169659?i=1000703830149
Follow Ashleigh on Social Media
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https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleigh
https://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcast
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Website:
https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Apr 24, 2025 • 49min
Karen Read Trial Day 2: Emotional Testimony and a Cross-Examination Bloodbath
On Day 2 of Karen Read’s retrial, John O’Keefe’s mother takes the stand in an emotional moment, and a key witness faces tough questions about changing her story. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield recaps Day 2 of Karen Read’s retrial.

Apr 23, 2025 • 21min
Lori Vallow Found Guilty As Sin
What might be the most unbelievable in this trial is that when jurors left the courthouse, some said they had no idea that the woman they had just convicted of murder had ALREADY killed 3 people, including two of her children.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 38min
Karen Read Trial Day 1: Murder or Setup?
Defense attorney Alan Jackson, known for his work prosecuting Phil Spector, dives into the high-profile retrial of Karen Read, accused of murdering her boyfriend, John O'Keefe. The courtroom drama unfolds with gripping opening arguments showcasing two starkly contrasting narratives. Tension rises as jurors hear eyewitness testimonies and claims of investigative misconduct. Jackson discusses the complexities of medical evidence and the flaws in eyewitness recollection, framing them as critical to unraveling this controversial case.

Apr 22, 2025 • 31min
Lori Vallow's Courtroom Spiral & WILD Closing Arguments
Lori Vallow, the defendant in a sensational murder trial, delivers a strikingly emotional closing argument, portraying herself as a victim and blaming law enforcement. The discussion unpacks the chaotic courtroom drama, exploring her defense's claims of self-defense against allegations of premeditated murder. Listeners are taken through distressing family dynamics, chilling confessions, and the prosecution's compelling timeline of events that paint a darker picture. Vallow’s controversial stance and the jury's impending decision leave listeners on edge.

Apr 19, 2025 • 16min
Idaho Student Murders: Did Bryan Kohberger erase his Amazon history?
The podcast dives into the shocking developments in the Idaho quadruple murder case, revealing incriminating details about Bryan Kohberger's online behavior. Digital forensics play a critical role, showcasing how attempts to erase evidence might suggest guilt. Defense strategies in high-profile trials come under scrutiny, emphasizing the impact of eyewitness accounts. Additionally, the emotional weight of evidence and surprising legal intricacies add depth to the unfolding story, including a mysterious knife shipment raising eyebrows.

Apr 17, 2025 • 30min
Lori Vallow Trial Day 6 & 7 | Loin to Loin with Chad Daybell, Unhinged Texts, & FIERY Cross-Exam of Lead Detective
In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the most explosive testimony yet from Lori Vallow Daybell’s Arizona murder trial... GPS data, fake email aliases, and stomach-turning texts with Chad Daybell tell a story Lori did not want the jury to hear.
Follow Ashleigh on Social Media
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TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleigh
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Website:
https://www.dropdeadserious.com/