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Court TV has been the home of high-profile trial coverage for decades, including the infamous cases of the Menendez brothers, Jeffrey Dahmer, Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard and Derek Chauvin. Revisit some of the most compelling cases, uninterrupted and gavel-to-gavel, in the Trial Archives.

 

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Doomsday Cult Mom Trial: ID v. Lori Vallow Daybell

Doomsday Cult Mom Trial: ID v. Lori Vallow Daybell
Murdaugh Family Murders: SC v. Alex Murdaugh

Murdaugh Family Murders: SC v. Alex Murdaugh
Johnny Depp Defamation Case: Depp v. Heard

Johnny Depp Defamation Case: Depp v. Heard
Deadly Parade Crash Trial: WI v. Darrell Brooks

Deadly Parade Crash Trial: WI v. Darrell Brooks
'The Staircase' Murder Trial: NC v. Michael Peterson

'The Staircase' Murder Trial: NC v. Michael Peterson
Tot Mom Murder Trial: FL v. Casey Anthony

Tot Mom Murder Trial: FL v. Casey Anthony
Jeffrey Dahmer: Monster or Madman?

Jeffrey Dahmer: Monster or Madman?
Menendez Brothers Murder Trial: CA v. Menendez

Menendez Brothers Murder Trial: CA v. Menendez
The Murder of Travis Alexander: AZ v. Jodi Arias

The Murder of Travis Alexander: AZ v. Jodi Arias
Trial of the Century: CA v. O.J. Simpson

Trial of the Century: CA v. O.J. Simpson
Kenosha Protest Shooting: WI v. Kyle Rittenhouse

Kenosha Protest Shooting: WI v. Kyle Rittenhouse

CELEBRITIES ON TRIAL

NFL Star Rape Trial: CA v. Kellan Winslow II

NFL Star Rape Trial: CA v. Kellan Winslow II
Phil Spector Murder Trial: CA v. Phil Spector

Phil Spector Murder Trial: CA v. Phil Spector
Paparazzi Harassment Civil Trial: Richard Corkery v. Bill Cosby

Paparazzi Harassment Civil Trial: Richard Corkery v. Bill Cosby
Champion Boxer Left for Dead: FL v. Jim Martin

Champion Boxer Left for Dead: FL v. Jim Martin
Johnny Depp Defamation Case: Depp v. Heard

Johnny Depp Defamation Case: Depp v. Heard
Celebrity Chef On Trial: MA v. Mario Batali

Celebrity Chef On Trial: MA v. Mario Batali
Rae Carruth Murder Trial: NC v. Rae Carruth

Rae Carruth Murder Trial: NC v. Rae Carruth
Vegas Robbery Trial: NV v. O.J. Simpson

Vegas Robbery Trial: NV v. O.J. Simpson
Reality Star Assault Trial: TN v. Geoffrey Paschel

Reality Star Assault Trial: TN v. Geoffrey Paschel

Road Rage Trial: FL v. O.J. Simpson

Road Rage Trial: FL v. O.J. Simpson

CRIMES OF PASSION

'Jenny Jones Show' On Trial: Amedure v. Jenny Jones Show

'Jenny Jones Show' On Trial: Amedure v. Jenny Jones Show
Obsessive Fan Murder Trial: CA v. Robert Bardo

Obsessive Fan Murder Trial: CA v. Robert Bardo
Ex-CSI Murder Trial: FL v. Ashley McArthur

Ex-CSI Murder Trial: FL v. Ashley McArthur
The Killing of Mollie Tibbetts: IA v. Cristhian Bahena Rivera

The Killing of Mollie Tibbetts: IA v. Cristhian Bahena Rivera
Late Night Brawl Leads to Killing: MI v. Steven Washington

Late Night Brawl Leads to Killing: MI v. Steven Washington
Former Rockette Fatally Stabbed: NY v. Kevin McKiever

Former Rockette Fatally Stabbed: NY v. Kevin McKiever
Mistaken Rideshare Murder Trial: SC v. Nathaniel Rowland

Mistaken Rideshare Murder Trial: SC v. Nathaniel Rowland
Bar Fight Murder Trial: TN v. Michael Mosley

Bar Fight Murder Trial: TN v. Michael Mosley
Windshield Murder Trial: TX v. Chante Mallard

Windshield Murder Trial: TX v. Chante Mallard
Deadly Neighborhood Feud: WV v. Chester Lilly

Deadly Neighborhood Feud: WV v. Chester Lilly

KIDNAPPING

Missing Baby Gabriel: AZ v. Elizabeth Johnson

Missing Baby Gabriel: AZ v. Elizabeth Johnson
Missing Baby Gabriel: AZ v. Tammi Smith

Missing Baby Gabriel: AZ v. Tammi Smith

KIDS WHO KILL

Teen Blogger Murder Trial: AK v. Rachelle Waterman

Teen Blogger Murder Trial: AK v. Rachelle Waterman
Menendez Brothers Murder Trial: CA v. Menendez

Menendez Brothers Murder Trial: CA v. Menendez
Teen Accused of Murder: CO v. Andrew Galek

Teen Accused of Murder: CO v. Andrew Galek
Porn Obsession Murder Trial: FL v. Grant Amato

Porn Obsession Murder Trial: FL v. Grant Amato
Mummified Mother Found Under Rock Garden: FL v. Stacey Kananen

Mummified Mother Found Under Rock Garden: FL v. Stacey Kananen
Parents Left for Dead: FL v. Christopher Sutton

Parents Left for Dead: FL v. Christopher Sutton
Teen Accused of Murdering Neighbor: GA v. Lacy Schmidt

Teen Accused of Murdering Neighbor: GA v. Lacy Schmidt
Ex-Football Star Murders Coach: IA v. Mark Becker

Ex-Football Star Murders Coach: IA v. Mark Becker
The Death of Shirley Carter: IA v. Jason Carter

The Death of Shirley Carter: IA v. Jason Carter
Nanny Murder Trial: MA v. Louise Woodward

Nanny Murder Trial: MA v. Louise Woodward
Valedictorian Murder Trial: MI v. Jeffrey Pyne

Valedictorian Murder Trial: MI v. Jeffrey Pyne
Twin Brother Murder Trial: OH v. Derris Lewis

Twin Brother Murder Trial: OH v. Derris Lewis
Parents Dismembered Murder Trial: TN v. Joel Guy

Parents Dismembered Murder Trial: TN v. Joel Guy
Parents Dismembered Trial: WI v. Chandler Halderson

Parents Dismembered Trial: WI v. Chandler Halderson

KILLER CULTS

Vampire Cult Murder Trial: FL v. Rod Ferrell

Vampire Cult Murder Trial: FL v. Rod Ferrell
Doomsday Cult Case Preliminary Hearing: ID v. Chad Daybell

Doomsday Cult Case Preliminary Hearing: ID v. Chad Daybell
Charles Manson Family Parole Hearings

Charles Manson Family Parole Hearings

KILLER PARENTS

Tot Mom Murder Trial: FL v. Casey Anthony

Tot Mom Murder Trial: FL v. Casey Anthony
Pool Drowning Murder Trial: FL v. Amanda Lewis

Pool Drowning Murder Trial: FL v. Amanda Lewis
Hot Car Baby Murder Trial: FL v. Omar Long

Hot Car Baby Murder Trial: FL v. Omar Long
Toddler Hot Car Death: GA v. Justin Ross Harris Hearing

Toddler Hot Car Death: GA v. Justin Ross Harris Hearing
The Death of Baby Caliyah: GA v. Christopher McNabb & Cortney Bell

The Death of Baby Caliyah: GA v. Christopher McNabb & Cortney Bell
The Death of Baby Sterling: IA v. Cheyanne Harris

The Death of Baby Sterling: IA v. Cheyanne Harris
The Death of Baby Dylan: OH v. Daniel & Jessica Groves

The Death of Baby Dylan: OH v. Daniel & Jessica Groves
Cheerleader On Trial For Baby's Murder: OH v. Brooke Skylar Richardson

Cheerleader On Trial For Baby's Murder: OH v. Brooke Skylar Richardson

KILLER SPOUSES

Antifreeze Murder Trial: WI v. Mark Jensen

Antifreeze Murder Trial: WI v. Mark Jensen
A Woman Scorned: CA v. Betty Broderick

A Woman Scorned: CA v. Betty Broderick
Arsenic Poison Murder Trial: CA v. Cynthia Sommer

Arsenic Poison Murder Trial: CA v. Cynthia Sommer
Fatal Birthday Fight: FL v. Bo Pete Jeffrey

Fatal Birthday Fight: FL v. Bo Pete Jeffrey
Mom Killed While Son At Home: FL v. Keith Johansen

Mom Killed While Son At Home: FL v. Keith Johansen
Spray Tan Murder Trial: FL v. Adam Kaufman

Spray Tan Murder Trial: FL v. Adam Kaufman
Kitchen Knife Murder Trial: FL v. Danielle Redlick

Kitchen Knife Murder Trial: FL v. Danielle Redlick
Millionaire Charged in Murder Plot: FL v. Ronald Samuels

Millionaire Charged in Murder Plot: FL v. Ronald Samuels
Wife Charged With Murder: FL v. Tobie & Cooper

Wife Charged With Murder: FL v. Tobie & Cooper
Atlanta Socialite Murder Trial: GA v. James Sullivan

Atlanta Socialite Murder Trial: GA v. James Sullivan
Husband Hires Hitman: GA v. Frederic Tokars

Husband Hires Hitman: GA v. Frederic Tokars
Jealous Wife Murder Trial: IA v. Michelle Boat

Jealous Wife Murder Trial: IA v. Michelle Boat
Corn Rake Murder Trial: IA v. Todd Mullis

Corn Rake Murder Trial: IA v. Todd Mullis
Woman Kills Abusive Husband: IA v. Dixie Shanahan

Woman Kills Abusive Husband: IA v. Dixie Shanahan
British National Murders Wife & Baby: MA v. Neil Entwistle

British National Murders Wife & Baby: MA v. Neil Entwistle
Anchorwoman Murder Trial: MI v. Bradford King

Anchorwoman Murder Trial: MI v. Bradford King
Sex, Lies And Murder: MI v. Sharee Miller

Sex, Lies And Murder: MI v. Sharee Miller
Teacher Kills Husband: MI v. Nancy Seaman

Teacher Kills Husband: MI v. Nancy Seaman
Snake Breeder Murder Trial: MO v. Lynlee Renick

Snake Breeder Murder Trial: MO v. Lynlee Renick
Family Nightmare Murder Trial: MO v. Danny Welte

Family Nightmare Murder Trial: MO v. Danny Welte
'The Staircase' Murder Trial: NC v. Michael Peterson

'The Staircase' Murder Trial: NC v. Michael Peterson
The Death of Gregg Smart: NH v. Pamela Smart

The Death of Gregg Smart: NH v. Pamela Smart
Suitcase Killer Murder Trial: NJ v. Melanie McGuire

Suitcase Killer Murder Trial: NJ v. Melanie McGuire
Rabbi On Retrial for Wife's Murder: NJ v. Fred Neulander

Rabbi On Retrial for Wife's Murder: NJ v. Fred Neulander
Rabbi On Trial for Wife's Murder: NJ v. Fred Neulander

Rabbi On Trial for Wife's Murder: NJ v. Fred Neulander
Sex, Cyanide, and a Doctor on the Run: OH v. Yazeed Essa

Sex, Cyanide, and a Doctor on the Run: OH v. Yazeed Essa
Husband Accused of Murder: OH v. Jeffrey Krotine

Husband Accused of Murder: OH v. Jeffrey Krotine
Southern Murder Mystery: SC v. Michael Colucci

Southern Murder Mystery: SC v. Michael Colucci
Minister Murder Trial: TX v. Matt Baker

Minister Murder Trial: TX v. Matt Baker
Murder or Suicide?: TX v. Susie Mowbray

Murder or Suicide?: TX v. Susie Mowbray
No Body Murder Trial: WI v. James Prokopovitz

No Body Murder Trial: WI v. James Prokopovitz

LOVE TRIANGLES

Daycare Murder Trial: GA v. Hemy Neuman

Daycare Murder Trial: GA v. Hemy Neuman
Married Man Accused in Death of Secret Fiancée: MO v. James Addie

Married Man Accused in Death of Secret Fiancée: MO v. James Addie
Police Love Triangle Murder Trial: CO v. Shawna Nelson

Police Love Triangle Murder Trial: CO v. Shawna Nelson
Deadly Teen Love Triangle: FL v. Rachel Wade

Deadly Teen Love Triangle: FL v. Rachel Wade
Firefighter Paramedic Murder Trial: WI v. David Beck

Firefighter Paramedic Murder Trial: WI v. David Beck
Killer Girlfriend Murder Trial: WI v. Ezra McCandless

Killer Girlfriend Murder Trial: WI v. Ezra McCandless

MASS KILLERS

Witchcraft Triple Murder Trial: FL v. Donald Hartung

Witchcraft Triple Murder Trial: FL v. Donald Hartung
The Gainesville Ripper: FL v. Danny Rolling

The Gainesville Ripper: FL v. Danny Rolling
Family Massacre Murder Trial: FL v. Henry Segura

Family Massacre Murder Trial: FL v. Henry Segura
America's First Female Serial Killer: FL v. Aileen Wuournos

America's First Female Serial Killer: FL v. Aileen Wuournos
Ex-Pilot Charged in Triple Murder: KY v. Kit Martin

Ex-Pilot Charged in Triple Murder: KY v. Kit Martin
Quadruple Murder in a Small Town: ND v. Chad Isaak

Quadruple Murder in a Small Town: ND v. Chad Isaak
Death Penalty Arson Trial: OH v. Stanley Ford

Death Penalty Arson Trial: OH v. Stanley Ford
Racist Serial Killer Murder Trial: OH v. Joseph Franklin

Racist Serial Killer Murder Trial: OH v. Joseph Franklin
Waffle House Shooting Trial: TN v. Travis Reinking

Waffle House Shooting Trial: TN v. Travis Reinking
Fatal Shooting at Jewish Center: WA v. Naveed Haq

Fatal Shooting at Jewish Center: WA v. Naveed Haq
Jeffrey Dahmer: Monster or Madman?

Jeffrey Dahmer: Monster or Madman?
Deadly Parade Crash Trial: WI v. Darrell Brooks

Deadly Parade Crash Trial: WI v. Darrell Brooks

MEDICAL CRIMES

The Death of Michael Jackson: CA v. Dr. Conrad Murray

The Death of Michael Jackson: CA v. Dr. Conrad Murray
Caretaker Charged With Murder: GA v. Landon Terrel

Caretaker Charged With Murder: GA v. Landon Terrel
The Trials of Dr. Death: MI v. Dr. Jack Kevorkian

The Trials of Dr. Death: MI v. Dr. Jack Kevorkian
Faith-Healing Trial: OR v. Jeffrey & Marci Beagley

Faith-Healing Trial: OR v. Jeffrey & Marci Beagley
Parents Charged in Baby's Death: OR v. Carl & Raylene Worthington

Parents Charged in Baby's Death: OR v. Carl & Raylene Worthington

MURDER & MAYHEM

Murdaugh Family Murders: SC v. Alex Murdaugh

Murdaugh Family Murders: SC v. Alex Murdaugh
Bounty Hunter Murder Trial: AZ v. Timothy Ring

Bounty Hunter Murder Trial: AZ v. Timothy Ring
Sikh Murder Trial: AZ v. Frank Roque

Sikh Murder Trial: AZ v. Frank Roque
'The Jinx' Murder Trial: CA v. Robert Durst

'The Jinx' Murder Trial: CA v. Robert Durst
Transgender Murder Trial: CO v. Allen Andrade

Transgender Murder Trial: CO v. Allen Andrade
Man, 81, On Trial For Murder: FL v. Marc Benayer

Man, 81, On Trial For Murder: FL v. Marc Benayer
Employee Charged in Double Murder: FL v. Maria Catabay

Employee Charged in Double Murder: FL v. Maria Catabay
Pot Sale Turns Deadly: FL v. Kaliyha Everett

Pot Sale Turns Deadly: FL v. Kaliyha Everett
Ice Cream Man Murder Trial: FL v. Michael Keetley

Ice Cream Man Murder Trial: FL v. Michael Keetley
Nanny Abduction & Murder Trial: FL v. Scott Nelson

Nanny Abduction & Murder Trial: FL v. Scott Nelson
Dating App Murder Trial: FL v. Andre Warner

Dating App Murder Trial: FL v. Andre Warner
Golf Cart Murder Trial: KY v. Lazaro Pozo Illas

Golf Cart Murder Trial: KY v. Lazaro Pozo Illas
Student On Trial After Roommate's Suicide: NJ v. Dharun Ravi

Student On Trial After Roommate's Suicide: NJ v. Dharun Ravi
Hit-And-Run Murder Trial: TN v. Janet Hinds

Hit-And-Run Murder Trial: TN v. Janet Hinds
The Death of Morris Black: TX v. Robert Durst

The Death of Morris Black: TX v. Robert Durst
Pastor On Trial: WA v. Randall Foos

Pastor On Trial: WA v. Randall Foos
Teen Killed Murder Trial: WV v. Andy McCauley

Teen Killed Murder Trial: WV v. Andy McCauley
School Bus Stop Murder Trial: WV v. Morgan Vandergriff

School Bus Stop Murder Trial: WV v. Morgan Vandergriff

MURDER-FOR-HIRE

Evil Twin Murder Trial: CA v. Gina Han

Evil Twin Murder Trial: CA v. Gina Han
Custody Hitman Murder Trial: FL v. Tommy Carlton

Custody Hitman Murder Trial: FL v. Tommy Carlton
Newlywed Accused of Hiring Hitman: FL v. Dalia Dippolito

Newlywed Accused of Hiring Hitman: FL v. Dalia Dippolito
Witness Killed in Murder-For-Hire Plot: FL v. Kelsey McFoley

Witness Killed in Murder-For-Hire Plot: FL v. Kelsey McFoley
Hammer Hitman Murder Trial: FL v. Jimmy Rodgers

Hammer Hitman Murder Trial: FL v. Jimmy Rodgers
Hammer Killing Murder Trial: FL v. Mark Sievers

Hammer Killing Murder Trial: FL v. Mark Sievers
Sheriff Charged in Rival's Murder: GA v. Sidney Dorsey

Sheriff Charged in Rival's Murder: GA v. Sidney Dorsey

POLICE BRUTALITY

Cop Charged in Murdering Tow Truck Driver: CA v. Douglas Iversen

Cop Charged in Murdering Tow Truck Driver: CA v. Douglas Iversen
The Beating of Rodney King: CA v. Powell, et al.

The Beating of Rodney King: CA v. Powell, et al.
Stranded Motorist Murder Trial: FL v. Nouman Raja

Stranded Motorist Murder Trial: FL v. Nouman Raja
Breonna Taylor Botched Raid Trial: KY v. Brett Hankison

Breonna Taylor Botched Raid Trial: KY v. Brett Hankison
The Death of George Floyd: MN v. Derek Chauvin

The Death of George Floyd: MN v. Derek Chauvin
The Death of Daunte Wright: MN v. Kim Potter

The Death of Daunte Wright: MN v. Kim Potter
The Death of Amadou Diallo: NY v. Boss, et al.

The Death of Amadou Diallo: NY v. Boss, et al.
Wrong Apartment Murder Trial: TX v. Amber Guyger

Wrong Apartment Murder Trial: TX v. Amber Guyger
The Beating of Frank Jude Jr.: WI v. Masarik, et al.

The Beating of Frank Jude Jr.: WI v. Masarik, et al.

SCORNED LOVERS

The Murder of Travis Alexander: AZ v. Jodi Arias

The Murder of Travis Alexander: AZ v. Jodi Arias
Ex-Girlfriend Obsession Murder Trial: FL v. William Coday

Ex-Girlfriend Obsession Murder Trial: FL v. William Coday
Jealous Lover Murder Trial: FL v. Erin Robinson

Jealous Lover Murder Trial: FL v. Erin Robinson
Scorned Lover Murder Retrial: GA v. Dionne Baugh

Scorned Lover Murder Retrial: GA v. Dionne Baugh
Scorned Lover Murder Trial: GA v. Dionna Baugh

Scorned Lover Murder Trial: GA v. Dionna Baugh
Ex-Cop Accused of Murdering Gay Lover: MO v. Steven Rios

Ex-Cop Accused of Murdering Gay Lover: MO v. Steven Rios
Las Vegas Millionaire Murder: NV v. Murphy & Tabish

Las Vegas Millionaire Murder: NV v. Murphy & Tabish

SELF-DEFENSE OR MURDER?

Parking Lot Rage Killing Trial: FL v. Michael Drejka

Parking Lot Rage Killing Trial: FL v. Michael Drejka
Card Game Killer: FL v. Richard Fortner

Card Game Killer: FL v. Richard Fortner
Movie Popcorn Murder Trial: FL v. Curtis Reeves

Movie Popcorn Murder Trial: FL v. Curtis Reeves
The Killing of Ahmaud Arbery: GA v. McMichael, et al.

The Killing of Ahmaud Arbery: GA v. McMichael, et al.
The Killing of Ahmaud Arbery: GA v. McMichael, et al. Pretrial Hearing

The Killing of Ahmaud Arbery: GA v. McMichael, et al. Pretrial Hearing
Deadly Road Rage Shooting: WI v. Theodore Edgecomb

Deadly Road Rage Shooting: WI v. Theodore Edgecomb
Kenosha Protest Shooting: WI v. Kyle Rittenhouse

Kenosha Protest Shooting: WI v. Kyle Rittenhouse
Cop Killer Murder Trial: WI v. Andrew Wirth

Cop Killer Murder Trial: WI v. Andrew Wirth

SEX CRIMES

Teacher Jailed for Raping Student: WA v. Mary Katherine Letourneau

Teacher Jailed for Raping Student: WA v. Mary Katherine Letourneau