Launched in the UK in 2022, The Trial is an award-winning, chart-topping podcast that goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts.
The Trial series occasionally uses actors and some voices generated by AI. Their words are taken as verbatim from the official court transcript.
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Alex Murdaugh’s latest pre-trial hearing became a battle over what evidence is allowed in court- and could shape the future of his trial.
He was convicted of murdering his wife Maggie and youngest son Paul in 2023, but that conviction was overturned after it was found a court clerk had tampered with the jury.
Now both the prosecution and defence are fighting over which pieces of evidence will be put in front of a jury, including new DNA testing and ballistics evidence from other shootings, as new theories emerge as to what may have happened the night Maggie and Paul died.
In this episode Kayla is joined once again by crime desk reporter Rachel Sharp, to look back at Alex Murdaugh’s legal journey so far, break down the new revelations from the latest hearing, and explain why Judge Debra McCaslin has warned these proceedings will not become a “circus”.
Alex Murdaugh’s new trial will take place in April next year. He denies murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul.
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American Idol Alum Guilty of Murder - Life Without Parole
Season 5 · Episode 4
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • Duration 25:15
Caleb Flynn thought he could murder his wife, stage a break-in and convince police an intruder was responsible.
But his own words and devices helped expose the lie.
In this follow up episode looking at the American Idol Alum and former pastor accused of murder, we look at the conviction and sentencing of Caleb Flynn.
A jury found him guilty of murdering his wife Ashley in the middle of the night, whilst she was feet away from their children.
Together, Kayla Brantley and Rachel Bowman break down the evidence used against him in court, including AI generated love songs made for his mistress, and a digital footprint the prosecution used to discredit his story.
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Presenter: Kayla Brantley
Producer: Sam Morris
Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham
Executive Producer: Jamie East
The Cornell 7 - Why Weren't There Charges?
Season 5 · Episode 3
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • Duration 23:02
Seven fraternity members have been accused of sexually assaulting a female student at Cornell University in 2024. But despite the alleged incident being reported nearly two years ago, no criminal charges were brought forward.
Now, New York’s attorney general has taken over the Cornell fraternity sexual assault investigation, placing the university’s response and the original decision not to prosecute under renewed scrutiny.
In this episode Kayla is joined by senior investigative reporter Dana Kennedy to examine Jane Doe’s civil lawsuit, which put the allegations under the spotlight. They review the alleged Snapchat messages at the centre of the controversy, and the dispute over what evidence reached prosecutors. They also explain the different disciplinary outcomes for the accused, known as the “Cornell 7”, the public denials from three men’s lawyers, and how New York’s intoxication law could shape the next stage of the case.
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Presenter: Kayla Brantley
Producer: Sam Morris
Editor: Buddy Peace
The Trial of Lindsay Clancy - “Where is the evidence?”
Season 4 · Episode 13
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 35:43
Eleven jurors favoured finding Lindsay Clancy not criminally responsible for killing her three children, but one juror believed she was guilty. Unable to reach a unanimous verdict, that deadlock caused a mistrial. Now, during hearings which could pave the way for a potential future retrial, her lawyer has made a startling argument: he claimed that prosecutors never proved she killed her children at all.
In this episode Rachel and Luke unpack the dramatic battles unfolding in the courtroom during Lindsay Clancy’s latest court hearings, and explain exactly what this means for the case going forward.
With Lindsay Clancy’s lawyers seeking to block a second trial and investigate the holdout juror, could the judge bring the case to an end, or will another jury be asked to decide her fate?
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Presenters: Luke Kenton and Rachel Sharp
Producer: Sam Morris
Editor: Buddy Peace
Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham
Executive Producer: Jamie East
American Idol Alum Accused of Murder
Season 5 · Episode 2
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 18:49
Former American Idol contestant and pastor Caleb Flynn is on trial in Ohio, accused of murdering his wife, Ashley, inside their family home in Tipp City while their two daughters slept nearby.
Prosecutors allege Flynn staged the scene to look like a break-in following a long-running affair, while his defence argues investigators developed tunnel vision and lacked the evidence needed to prove he fired the fatal shots.
Caleb Flynn denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty.
In this episode Luke Kenton is joined by Natasha Anderson, who has been watching the trial unfold in Miami County Court.
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Presenter: Luke Kenton
Producer: Sam Morris
Editor: Buddy Peace
Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham
Executive Producer: Jamie East
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The Murder of Tupac Shakur
Season 5 · Episode 1
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • Duration 42:34
For almost 30 years, the murder of Tupac Shakur remained one of America’s most infamous unsolved murders.
Now, Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been convicted of orchestrating the fatal drive-by shooting.
In this episode, Kayla and Marjorie reunite to retrace the entire case from the confrontation that allegedly triggered the murder of Tupac, to Keffe D’s extraordinary public admissions.
We also hear from Greg Kading, the former Los Angeles Police Department detective who led the multi-agency task force investigating Tupac’s Murder.
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Presenters: Kayla Brantley and Marjorie Hernandez
Producer: Sam Morris
Editor: Buddy Peace
Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham
Executive Producer: Jamie East
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The Trial of Lindsay Clancy - Your Questions Answered
Season 4 · Episode 10
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 29:03
After five weeks of evidence and more than 38 hours of deliberations, the Lindsay Clancy trial ended without a verdict.
Now, we answer some of the biggest questions raised by the case, by going back through all the trial testimony, on site court reporting, and insight from expert guests.
Why couldn’t one juror be replaced? How did the expert psychiatrists come to different diagnoses? What's next for Lindsay Clancy? In this episode, Kayla and Rachel bring you the answers.
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Presenters: Kayla Brantley and Rachel Sharp
Producer: Sam Morris
Editor: Buddy Peace
Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
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The Trial of Lindsay Clancy - Mistrial
Season 4 · Episode 6
Saturday, September 5, 2026 • Duration 33:28
After five weeks of evidence, 84 witnesses and over a week of deliberation, the trial of Lindsay Clancy has ended without a verdict.
In this episode, we examine the jury deadlock, the dispute surrounding the lone holdout juror and the defence’s unsuccessful last ditch attempt to prevent a mistrial being declared.
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The Trial of Lindsay Clancy - “we are unable to come to a unanimous decision”
Season 4 · Episode 5
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 10:46
After 21 days of testimony, more than 80 witnesses and over 300 exhibits, the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial says it cannot reach a unanimous decision.
As the judge sends jurors back to continue deliberating, crime correspondent Rachel Sharp reports from inside the courtroom on the tense atmosphere, the evidence requested by the jury and the questions sent to the judge by the jury.
Will the jury be able to reach a unanimous verdict? Or could there be a deadlock and possible mistrial?
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Presenters: Kayla Brantley and Rachel Sharp
Producer: Sam Morris
Editor: Buddy Peace
Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham
Executive Producer: Jamie East
Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini
A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.
Hosted on Acast. See for more information.
The Trial of Lindsay Clancy - The Jury Deliberates
Season 4 · Episode 4
Friday, August 28, 2026 • Duration 34:13
After five weeks, 21 days of testimony and 84 witnesses, the fate of Lindsay Clancy is now in the hands of the jury.
As deliberations begin, Crime Desk reporters Luke Kenton and Rachel Sharp examine the final evidence and the dramatic closing arguments.
Was Clancy experiencing postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children, or did she understand and control her actions?
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