Texas Crimecast

Host Tasha Tsiaperas chats with breaking news reporter Claire Ballor on the death of Euless police officer David Hofer. Naheed Rajwani also joins the show to discuss the new task force to help reduce violent crime. Also, Dianne Solis chats with attorney Paul Zoltan about the record backlog of pending immigration cases.

On today's show, Tasha Tsiaperas and Julie Fancher chat with Garland police detective Gary Sweet, Rafael McDonnell from the Resource Center, and Lee Daugherty of Alexandre's Bar. The group chat about how a rash of attacks in Oak Lawn parallel the fear in the gay community back in 2005, after seven men were killed. At the time, many feared there might be a serial killer targeting gay men.

Dallas Morning News reporters Kevin Krause, Tristan Hallman and Naheed Rajwani discuss a lawsuit against The First 48 and an anti-Islam shooter who was out of a jail on a paperwork snafu. Their colleague Dave Tarrant also joins to talk about reaction to his story intertwining the lives of a UNT student killed on New Year’s and the man who allegedly shot her.

Dallas Morning News reporters Tristan Hallman, Kevin Krause and Naomi Martin talk about alleged pharmaceutical kickback schemes and the Johnny Manziel saga. Their colleague Dave Tarrant also joins to talk about a UNT student killed on New Year's in an apparent road rage incident.

Sex assault victims advocate Courtney Underwood and Dallas Police sexual assaults Lt. Israel Herrara discuss with Dallas Morning News criminal justice reporters the problems cops and victims have dealing with rapes and rape cases.

The Dallas Morning News crime and court reporters discuss wrongful convictions with exoneree Christopher Scott and Dallas County Assistant District Attorney Patricia Cummings. How does it happen and what is being done so that it does not happen in the future.

The Dallas Morning News criminal justice reporters discuss the upcoming execution of John Battaglia, who killed his two daughters. We get an update on the trial of a woman associated with the John Wiley Price federal corruption case. And Attorney Ray Jackson comes in to talk about his new novel Lone Justice.

In this episode, hosts Tristan Hallman, Naomi Martin, and Kevin Krause discuss murder rates and Dallas Police staffing. Frederick Frazier from the Assist the Officer Foundation calls in. The organization helps out Dallas officers affected by the recent tornado outbreak. Reporter Alfredo Corchado discusses the capture of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, then hear the latest news on the Jalisco cartel. Mike Hashimoto ends the podcast with his thoughts on the 20-year anniversary of Amber Hagerman's abduction in Arlington.

Host Sarah Mervosh chats with reporters Naheed Rajwani, Kevin Krause, and Alfredo Corchado on Affluenza teen Ethan Couch. The teen fled to Mexico with his mother Tonya while on probation; he received probation after killing 4 people in a drunk driving accident. The latest details from the case are discussed and what we can expect in the future.

Dallas Morning News Tasha Tsiaperas, Jennifer Emily, Naheed Rajwani, Naomi Martin, Julie Fancher and Tristan Hallman each recount the biggest story they covered in 2015.

Dallas Morning News reporters Jen Emily and Tristan Hallman discuss the how children tried as adults fare in prison, and what it says about society. Dallas lawyer George Ashford also joins.

On this week's episode, hosts Tristan Hallman and Naomi Martin chat with reporter Naheed Rajwani about Ethan Couch. The teen known for 'affluenza' is missing from probation. Investigative reporter Brooks Egerton discusses his latest piece on deadly dentistry, and Dallas Police Deputy Chief Jeff Cotner talks about the upcoming open carry law.

The Dallas Morning News crime and court reporters talk about the City of Dallas turning to a cite and release attitude towards pot, an arrest was made in an Oaklawn crime but are these the suspects in the large string of crimes in Oaklawn. DPD Chief David Brown wants more cops to reduce response times in Dallas. Supervisor of Dallas County DA Animal Cruelty Unit Carmen White and Houston lawyer specializing in animal rights Zander Anderson joined us to talk about animal cruelty and punishments.

Tristan Hallman and Naomi Martin chat about the recent string of Oak Lawn attacks and if they can be considered as hate crimes. The hosts also chat with Austin bureau chief Brandi Grisson about prison suicides. Reporter Conor Shine is in the studio to discuss illegal dumping in the city of Dallas. Finally, Dr. Melinda Schlager of the Caruth Police Institute joins the conversation in studio about police body cameras.

In this special edition for Thanksgiving, Dallas Morning News crime reporters Tasha Tsiaperas and Julie Fancher interview Garza and Ibarra about how they handle long unsolved murder cases.

The Dallas Morning News criminal justice reporters also talk about drawings and child porn charges and are joined by Austin Bureau Reporter Tom Benning.

Sarah Mervosh, Naomi Martin and Tristan Hallman talk about Susan Hawk's return to the courtroom for a murder trial, the Dallas Police Department's use of force training and the South by Southwest murders.

The Dallas Morning News crime reporters talk about a sexual assault case in Ellis county where 5 ex-volunteer fire fighters are accused of sexual assaulting another volunteer fire fighter with a sausage. An alarming number of robberies have been reported on the Katy Trail in Dallas and residents are concerned. Texas lawyers Jim Adler "The Texas Hammer and Bryan Wilson "Texas Law Hawk" join us to discuss law ads.

The Dallas Morning News crime and courts reporters discuss the David Stevens murder and his wife Patti Stevens suicide. Bernie Tiede story contiues as prosecutors prepare for a new trial. Defense attorneys discuss what actually goes into an insanity plea.

Julie Fancher talks about the cold case of Melissa LeSuerur in the city of Dallas and the detectives working all the cold cases. Naomi Martin talks about her interview with the widow of David Stevens, the runner that was killed while on White Rock Creek Trail. State auditors finished an audit of former Dallas County DA Craig Watson's office and found a lot of questions. Sarah Mervosh talks to guest Dr. Denise Boots about domestic violence in Dallas County.