Katie McLaughlin

Katie McLaughlin is a Writer and Producer for Court TV and one of the "originals," having worked at the original incarnation of Court TV. Driven by her passion for crime and justice reporting, Katie loves interacting with the "Courties" online.

Katie spent 14 years living in Manhattan where her past work includes being a digital producer for CNN Films and CNN Original Series, working with shows like "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown" and "The Sixties." She also wrote a popular pop culture blog for CNN.

After spending a year living in Ireland, Katie was named one of Irish Echo magazine's '40 Under 40' in 2017. She now lives in Atlanta with her husband, son, and their cat, S'more.

Website https://www.courttv.com

The Latest News by Katie McLaughlin

Movie Popcorn Murder Trial: testimony begins after 8 years of delays

By Katie McLaughlin DADE CITY, Fla. (Court TV) – After eight years of delays capped by four long days of jury selection, testimony is finally... More

February 14, 2022
Wisconsin man on trial for murder, dismemberment of parents

MADISON, Wis. (Court TV) — A 23-year-old Eagle Scout was found guilty at trial for the killing and dismemberment of his parents. Chandler Halderson faced... More

January 20, 2022
Snake breeder’s wife on trial for murder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (Court TV) — Opening statements and testimony began today in the trial of Lynlee Renick, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the... More

December 6, 2021
FL v. Keith Johansen: Mom Killed While Son At Home

PALM COAST, Fla. (Court TV) — After deliberating for two hours and 50 minutes, a jury has found Keith Johansen guilty of the first-degree murder... More

October 28, 2021
Lori Vallow Daybell’s attorney claims manipulation of his client

By Katie McLaughlin MERIDIAN, Idaho (Court TV) — Lori Vallow Daybell’s attorney has filed an explosive motion alleging that his client, who is currently committed... More

October 28, 2021
Former postmaster convicted in DUI crash that killed Chattanooga officer

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Janet Hinds was sentenced to 11 years behind bars after a jury convicted her of vehicular homicide by intoxication. After hours of... More

September 25, 2021
Jurors to view Parkland high school massacre crime scene

By Katie McLaughlin, Court TV FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Broward County, Florida, judge has ruled the jury in the case against Parkland school shooter... More

September 16, 2021
Scott Peterson awaits retrial decision

By Katie McLaughlin, Court TV SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After spending nearly two decades behind bars for the murders of his pregnant wife and unborn child,... More

August 25, 2021
Chad Daybell to face the death penalty

By Katie McLaughlin, Court TV ST. ANTHONY, Idaho — Chad Daybell will face the death penalty when he goes on trial for the first-degree murders... More

August 6, 2021
Lesser charges dropped against ‘Doomsday Cult’ Couple, Murder Charges Remain

By Katie McLaughlin, Court TV ST. ANTHONY, Idaho — Prosecutors in Idaho have dropped the destruction, alteration or concealment of evidence charges against Chad Daybell... More

July 30, 2021
‘The Jinx’ Murder Trial: Emergency hearing for mistrial

LOS ANGELES — An emergency hearing for a mistrial was held Thursday in a Los Angeles courtroom where Robert Durst is on trial for the... More

July 30, 2021
SC v. Nathaniel Rowland: Mistaken Rideshare Murder Trial

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina jury found Nathaniel Rowland guilty of all charges related to the death of 21-year-old college senior Samantha Josephson. Immediately... More

July 27, 2021
Ohio woman who helped husband kill ex sentenced

AKRON, Ohio – An Ohio woman convicted last year of making a bogus Domino’s pizza delivery call to lure another woman to her death has... More

July 20, 2021
10-year-old girl plays dead to save her own life as family is massacred

By Katie McLaughlin, Court TV A 10-year-old Houston girl whose family was brutally murdered before her eyes on June 30 was able to stay alive... More

July 16, 2021
Ex-cop charged in son’s freezing death wants video evidence tossed

By Katie McLaughlin, Court TV A former New York City police officer who allegedly forced his young son to sleep in an unheated garage in... More

July 16, 2021
Gruesome details explained in court as ‘The Jinx’ murder trial rounds 25th day

LOS ANGELES (Court TV) — As the trial of Robert Durst enters its 25th day Wednesday, Juror #3 was dismissed for the remainder of the... More

July 8, 2021
Affidavit: Lori Vallow Daybell conspired to commit 4th husband’s murder

By Katie McLaughlin CHANDLER, Ariz. (Court TV) — Lori Vallow Daybell is facing charges that she conspired with her brother to murder her fourth husband,... More

July 2, 2021
Andre Warner faces potential death sentence for murder of single dad

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (Court TV) – A jury recommended that, Andre Warner, convicted of first-degree murder in the 2016 execution-style killing of a single dad... More

June 29, 2021
Lori Vallow Daybell Committed, Chad Daybell Enters ‘Not Guilty’ Plea

By Katie McLaughlin FREEMONT COUNTY, Idaho (Court TV) – An Idaho district judge has signed an order that will send Lori Vallow Daybell to a... More

June 9, 2021