Best of MURDERISH: E53 "Brittany Smith, Stand Your Ground"

In this episode of DREADlines, Jami walks listeners through two of the latest, headline-making stories. First up, Jami breaks down the case of actor, Jussie Smollett, who was convicted in 2021 on 5 of 6 counts related to staging a hate crime. Recently, Smollett’s conviction was overturned and Jami walks listeners through the details of that update. Next up is the story involving Hannah Kobayashi, a woman who went missing on November 11, 2024 after missing her flight from Los Angeles to New York. At first, Hannah’s disappearance was being investigated as a potential crime that may have Hannah in danger. Then, the case took a turn with law enforcement claiming that Hannah disappeared voluntarily. Jami details all of the twists and turns in this bizarre story, as well as the major update in the case that was recently announced. Jami covers all the latest developments in both stories, provides commentary on what’s being said on social media, the interwebs and the streets …all while interjecting her own thoughts, opinions and hot takes throughout. This isn’t news media …Jami takes a side! Follow Jami on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @JamiOnAir to keep up with all the stories and true crime cases Jami’s talking about. Watch DREADlines on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the channel and comment with your thoughts on the stories Jami covers. Sponsor: Hers: Visit ForHers.com/MURDERISH for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Check out Jami’s other podcast - Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this podcast? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami Rice. Keep up with all the viral True Crime cases and headlines on DREADlines with Jami!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June 2011, Mercer law graduate Lauren Giddings went missing. The bubbly 27-year-old blonde was good-natured, intelligent, and fiercely loyal to her many friends. After a grizzly discovery, her loved ones began fearing the worst. As police looked for answers, the truth emerged in a surprising way. Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors: Rosetta Stone: Visit rosettastone.com/murderish for 50% off their lifetime membership. Greenlight: Visit Greenlight.com/MURDERISH to sign up today. Gabb: Visit Gabb.com/MURDERISH to give the gift of connection and peace of mind. MasterClass: Visit MasterClass.com/MURDERISH for the current Holiday offer. Hers: Visit ForHers.com/MURDERISH for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Research and writing by: Alison Schwartz. Monte Glover (missing person): Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI Kingsland Office at (912) 729-6198.  Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm and copy jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com to learn more about the podcast and Creator/Host, Jami, and to view a list of sources for this episode.  Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don King is one of the most successful and well-known boxing promoters of all time. He has been closely associated with boxing legends like Muhammed Ali, Mike Tyson, and Larry Holmes. Long before his career as a big-league promotor got off the ground, Don King was a gambling kingpin with two murder charges under his belt. His life after these charges played out in a way that many people would find surprising. Sponsor: Manscaped: Manscaped.com and use MURDERISH for 20% off and free shipping. Shopify: shopify.com/murderish for your 1 per month trial period and to upgrade your selling today. Dr. Marty Pets: drmartypets.com/murderish enjoy 54% off Nature's Blend and get a free bag of Cod Krispies. Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092 Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Visit murderish.com to learn more about Jami and the podcast. You can also buy merch & sign up to become a MURDERISH | Behind the Mic Patreon member and get access to exclusive perks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of DREADlines, Jami walks listeners through two of the latest, headline-making true crime (and not-so-true crime) cases involving the Menendez Brothers and Shannon Storms Beador of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Jami catches everyone up to speed on all the latest developments in both cases, and gives an overview of key details. She also provides commentary on what’s being said on social media, the interwebs and the streets all while interjecting her own thoughts, opinions and hot takes throughout. This isn’t news media …Jami takes a side! Sponsor: Manscaped: Visit Manscaped.com and use code MURDERISH20 for 25% off + free shipping. Follow Jami on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Serial Streamers club members “meet” in the comments on Jami’s Instagram, TikTok and YouTube channel and share their thoughts and opinions about the documentaries we’re watching together.  Watch Serial Streamers and DREADlines on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on the latest Serial Streamers documentary recaps and DREADlines episodes. Check out Jami’s other podcast - Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this podcast? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami Rice. Keep up with all the viral True Crime cases on DREADlines with Jami!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In August 2016, 24-year-old Ashley Byers and 54-year-old Doug Benefield got married just 13 days after meeting. To a hopeless romantic, a whirlwind romance can seem like a dream. From a more practical standpoint, marrying someone you barely know can be perceived as impulsive and reckless. People close to the couple wondered - how well can you know someone in such a short span of time? In this case, it’s not clear whether Doug and Ashley’s rushed nuptials had anything to do with the relationship’s tragic end. And to this day, there remains much debate over the reasons why one of them would end up dead.  Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors: MasterClass: Visit MasterClass.com/MURDERISH for the current Holiday offer. Greenlight: Visit Greenlight.com/MURDERISH to sign up today. Manscaped: Visit Manscaped.com and use code MURDERISH20 for 20% off + free shipping. Gabb: Visit Gabb.com/MURDERISH to give the gift of connection and peace of mind. Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Research and writing by: Alison Schwartz. Stefanie Damron (missing person): Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Maine State Police Houlton Barracks at (800) 924-2261 or (207) 532-5400. Tips can also be submitted at tips.fbi.gov. TCPT: Visit TrueCrimePodcastTraining.com to access valuable true crime research online courses. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm and copy jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com to learn more about the podcast and Creator/Host, Jami, and to view a list of sources for this episode.  Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices