128: Kelsey Fitzsimmons Trial - Bradl Crosses Noonan
3hr 2m Mar 30
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127: Kelsey Fitzsimmons Trial - Opening Statements PART THREE
1hr 55m Mar 29
1hr 55m
126: Kelsey Fitzsimmons Trial - Opening Statements PART TWO
2hr 13m Mar 29
2hr 13m
125: Kelsey Fitzsimmons Trial - Opening Statements PART ONE
2hr 7m Mar 29
2hr 7m
124: Kelsey Fitzsimmons recap, AFROMAN Civil Trial, + Chris Albert tries to read a statement?
In this episode, we unpack a whirlwind week of legal maneuvers and local drama. We start with a comprehensive Kelsey Fitzsimmons recap, then, we shift gears to the Afroman civil trial. What happens when a viral music video meets a lawsuit from the law enforcement officers who raided his home? We discuss the intersection of art, privacy, and the police. Back in Canton, the tension at the Select...
2hr 10m Mar 20
2hr 10m
123: Not Our War, Jim Crow 2.0, Are we "taking" Cuba with special guest, Marcia Chatelin
This week on NewsLIGHT, Mel Barrett navigates a world where alliances are fraying and domestic battles over the ballot are reaching a fever pitch. We lead with a massive diplomatic rift: "Not Our War." As the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, President Trump’s urgent request for European and Asian allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz has been met with a resounding "no". From ...
1hr 11m Mar 20
1hr 11m
122: Kelsey Fitzsimmons Pre-Trial Recap
In this solo deep-dive, Mel recaps the case of former North Andover police officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons as we head into trial next week. For months, we’ve been questioning the narrative of the night Kelsey was shot by her own colleagues while they were serving a restraining order. Now, just days before her trial is set to begin, the case has been blown wide open with a series of legal bombshells...
2hr 24m Mar 19
2hr 24m
121: THE VERDICT IS IN - KOURI RICHINS TRIAL
On an impromptu episode of Something's Off, Mel and Rebecca react in real-time to the bombshell conclusion of the Kouri Richins trial. In this episode: A Shockingly Fast Verdict: After weeks of wild testimony, digital footprint debates, and the infamous "Walk the Dog" letter, the jury deliberated for just a few hours before coming back with their decision: Guilty on all counts. We break down ...
1hr 16m Mar 17
1hr 16m
120: CLOSING ARGUMENTS IN THE KOURI RICHINS TRIAL
Grab your coffee and get ready to head back into the trenches! In this episode of Something's Off, Mel and Rebecca are breaking down the final, high-stakes maneuvers in two massive cases. In this episode: The Boldest Strategy in the Playbook: After two and a half weeks of wild testimony, the Kouri Richins trial hits closing arguments today. We dissect the shocking decision by the defense to r...
2hr 4m Mar 17
2hr 4m
119: The Kouri Richins Trial - Everyone RESTS PLUS Kelsey Fitzsimmons gets a rare win!
Lots to discuss this morning on Something's Off. Join Mel and Rebecca as they break down the absolute shocker that happened just before both sides rested their cases in the Kouri Richins trial, AND discuss Kelsey Fitzsimmons' huge day in court. Let's break it all down! In this episode: The Ultimate Flex or a Massive Gamble? After 2.5 weeks and 42 state witnesses, Kouri Richins’ defense team s...
1hr 17m Mar 13
1hr 17m
118: Kouri Richins Trial Days 11+12 - SHOULD THE TRANSCRIPTS COME IN PLUS O'DRISCOLL TAKES THE STAND
AFTER A TWO DAY BREAK, Mel and Rebecca are back to breakdown the (e)motions. In this episode, we dive into a sudden and dramatic halt in Day 11 of the Kouri Richins murder trial. On Tuesday, what was supposed to be a standard day of testimony turned into a tense, hours-long legal standoff that ended with the judge sending the jury home early and assigning the lawyers some high-stakes homework....
1hr 52m Mar 12
1hr 52m
117: DOJ drops bombshells on Trump. Trump drops bombs on Iran to distract
Join Mel Barrett and guests, Mari Forth and Sarah Carradine from the podcast, Crime Seen to discuss the international reaction to the Epstein Files and Trump and Bebe's war on Iran. If you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in about Pamela Smart's new legal fight, watch it here: https://www.hulu.com/series/98fb0a9b-... If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melb...
2hr 3m Mar 12
2hr 3m
116: THE KOURI RICHINS TRIAL - WTF with this Private Investigator???
As the Kouri Richins murder trial entered its third week on March 9, 2026 (Day 10), the proceedings underscored a profound tension between the prosecution’s pursuit of a clear motive and the defense’s attempt to expose what they call a family-funded "hit job". The day featured pivotal testimony from a business partner, a handwriting expert, a lead detective, and the private investigator whose 9...
1hr 6m Mar 10
1hr 6m
115: Kouri Richins Trial Day 10 - Eric's BF takes the stand!
Mel Barrett and Rebecca Lavoie are back to dissect Day 10 of the Kouri Richins trial, and we are officially in the "piling on" phase of the prosecution’s case. As the state prepares to rest, they’re throwing everything at the wall—from forged signatures to high school drug rumors—but something is definitely off about the actual proof. In this episode, we break down the heavy hitters from Monda...
1hr 58m Mar 10
1hr 58m
114: Kouri Richins Trial Day 9 PLUS Karen Read back in court over a misleading leaked phone call
As the prosecution begins to wrap up its case against Kouri Richins, the testimony from her inner circle painted a chilling portrait of a woman who was not just in financial ruin, but allegedly vocal about a world where her husband no longer existed. We’re breaking down the testimony of Kouri’s childhood best friends, Allie Staking and Chelsea Barney. From a "funny" story about hidden THC gumm...
1hr 48m Mar 06
1hr 48m
113: Kouri Richins Trial Day 8 Recap "The Paramour"
Mel Barrett and Rebecca Lavoie are back to dissect Day 8 of the Kouri Richins trial, a day that felt less like a courtroom and more like a post-mortem of a "shadow war" Eric Richins didn't know he was losing. In this episode, we’re talking about the arrival of the "other man," Robert Josh Grossman. Grossman sat in that box and confirmed the affair, but he also dropped a chilling detail: ten da...
2hr 9m Mar 05
2hr 9m
112: Are we at war w/Iran bc Trump is trying to distract from Epstein Files or is Bebe blackmailing him?
Join Mel and Marti Cummings as they discuss the current state of politics that led to war with Iran. Is the Epstein Files or Trump's ego? Mel is building this new show from scratch and can use your help! If you appreciate the work, please consider tipping. Venmo: @melbarrettwrites Cashapp: $newslight If you are unable to tip, that's totally okay! Please consider liking, sharing, commenting,...
1hr 32m Mar 05
1hr 32m
111: Kouri Richins Trial Day 7 The Forensic Accountant
Mel Barrett and Rebecca Lavoie are breaking down Day 7 of the Kouri Richins trial, an eight-hour masterclass in forensic accounting that suggests Kouri’s financial empire wasn't just crumbling—it was a full-blown "implosion". In this episode, we dive into the staggering testimony of Brooke Karrington, the state's star financial witness. Karrington detailed a web of debt totaling $8 million and...
2hr 2m Mar 05
2hr 2m
110: Bifurcated: The Two Minds of Lindsay Clancy
There is the official story: A mother, a nurse, and a "premeditated" tragedy in a quiet Massachusetts suburb. And then there is the truth that lives in the gray area. In this episode, Mel Barrett deconstructs the case against Lindsay Clancy. As the July 20, 2026, trial date looms, the legal battle has shifted from the "what" to the "why." We dive deep into the medical records that reveal a sta...
22m Mar 04
22m
109: Kouri Richins Trial Day 6 PLUS What did Karen Read say + HOW does Kate Peter have TB's private messages
Join Mel and Rebeccas as they recap day six of the Kouri Richins trial PLUS did the O'Keefe's let their confirmation bias color what they think Karen Said on a private recording? Also...how does Kate Peter suddenly have access to Aidan Kearney's private messages? Let's discuss! If you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in about Pamela Smart's new legal fight, wa...
2hr 4m Mar 03
2hr 4m
108: RECAP with Mel Barrett: Week One of the Kouri Richins Trial
Mel breaks down pre-trial motions and day-by-day coverage of the first week of the Kouri Richins trial. Here's what you'll find inside the episode: A new straight bear we love: Judge Daddy False testimony sloppy investigators witness recantation a member of the gallery thrown out of the courtroom lead detectives threatening to take a witness' dog if she doesn't comply with their requests...
2hr 59m Mar 01
2hr 59m
107: 💥💥 EXPLOSIVE Kelsey Fitzsimmons filing💥💥 PLUS Karen Read v Proctor Hearing on phone disclosure
Join Mel + Rebecca as they break down the new filing from Kelsey Fitzsimmons team alleging that her ex-fiance, Justin Aylaian, broke into her home while she was recovering from her gunshot wound and destroyed her surveillance system, burglarized her home, and illegally gained access to her electronics where he proceeded to steal money from her bank accounts and infiltrate her social media. And ...
1hr 55m Feb 27
1hr 55m
106: Mel introduces the Kouri Richins case PLUS did the DOJ withhold and remove SA investigations into Donald Trump?
Mel + Rebecca finally share the lowdown on the Kouri Richins case and trial, while asking questions of our DOJ. If you want to watch the Impact x Nightline episode that Mel is featured in about Pamela Smart's new legal fight, watch it here: https://www.hulu.com/series/98fb0a9b-8a84-40df-8d88-7e1b032252f1?play=false&utm_source=shared_link If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrite...
2hr 18m Feb 26
2hr 18m
105: Tariffs, Treason, Treachery + The State of Our Union
Well...the State of the Union Happened. Mel watched, so you wouldn't have to. Plus, a disgraced monarch has fallen and did the DOJ hide Epstein Files that would hurt Donald Trump, plus the Supreme Court of the United States finally does its job and acts as a check on this unlawful president. Guests: Mr. Winks and Ellyn Marsh. Mel is building this new show from scratch and can use your help! I...
1hr 58m Feb 26
1hr 58m
104: Love, Leverage, and Lethal Intent: The Khouri Richins Case
A Utah mother writes a children’s book about grief. A year later, she’s charged with murdering her husband with fentanyl. In this episode, Mel Barrett breaks down the financial timeline, the alleged prior poisoning attempt, the mansion flip, the boyfriend, and the prosecution’s theory against Khouri Richins — as her five-week trial begins. Money. Marriage. Motive. And the evidence that will d...
17m Feb 24
17m
103: Karen Read wants her phone back, Did Jen McCabe intimidate a witness? Morrissey in the Epstein Files?
We couldn't fit it all into the title, but there's lots to discuss: Karen phone, Jen McCabe allegedly intimidating witnesses (?), more audio and video from the Corri Hopkins doc dump, YES we'll get to Sean Goode, Nancy Guthrie, and Norfolk DA, Michael Morrissey shows up in a big way in Epstein Files -- why are no Boston journalists covering this story?? and probably a ton of tangents. Buckle ...
2hr 1m Feb 23
2hr 1m
102: Rebecca's back + we Recap Lank/John O'Keefe's phone + Former Prince Andrew ARRESTED + Karen Read hearings galore!
Mel and Rebecca are back together—double-fisting caffeine, single-fisting water, filling the swear jar, and trying (struggling) to keep it together after Rebecca’s near-death plague tour (DC included). We kick off with some housekeeping + sticker chaos—yes, they’re coming, yes, there’s a form, no, we’re not taking complaints—then slide into a quick, nerdy love letter to signposting (because som...
1hr 48m Feb 19
1hr 48m
101: Tara Baker and the Cost of Cold Case Justice in GA v. Faust
In January 2001, Tara Louise Baker, a 23-year-old University of Georgia law student, was found dead in her Athens apartment after a fire that investigators quickly determined was no accident. Tara had been sexually assaulted, beaten, strangled, and stabbed. The fire came after — an apparent attempt to erase what happened inside that apartment. For more than twenty years, her case lived in sile...
31m Feb 18
31m
100: NEW SHOW - NewsLIGHT with Mel Barrett Let's Talk about the Epstein Files and the Save Act!
WATCH NewsLIGHT on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@newslightwithmelbarrett) or listen ad free at The In Between Investigator Club (https://patreon.com/TheInBetweenPodcastwithMelBarrett?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink) If you like Mel's work, please tip: Venmo: @melbarrettwrites (put NewsLIGHT in the description) CashApp: cash.app...
1hr 58m Feb 18
1hr 58m
99: Did Michael Lank have John O'Keefe's cell phone?
Mel is solo while Rebecca's still recovering, but don't pass up this big debate about Lana Oriani's (Truth and Transparency on YT) video positing that Michael Lank may have shown up to the scene at 34 Fairview with John O'Keefe's phone on his person. Let's discuss! Also, the Lucy Letby case, and Corri Hopkins' latest document drop. If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cas...
2hr 2m Feb 17
2hr 2m
98: A Perfect Storm in a Broken Ward: The Lucy Letby Story
In this episode of The In Between, Mel takes a deep, careful look at one of the most disturbing and contested criminal cases in modern British history: the conviction of neonatal nurse Lucy Letby. Between 2015 and 2016, a spike in infant deaths inside the neonatal unit at Countess of Chester Hospital led to a massive police investigation — and ultimately to Letby being convicted of murdering s...
27m Feb 11
27m
97: New candidate in the Norfolk County DA race, Bad Bunny, Kelsey Fitzsimmons motion to recuse, and Karen Read replies all
Mel and Rebecca have A LOT to catch up on: Starting with the Norfolk County DA race, Karen Read's reply all, Kelsey Fitzsimmons motion to recuse the judge in her case, the super bowl, and a recap of Mel's bday celebrations, which were a little hindered because of a big New England blizzard! If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp: cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips You can ...
1hr 52m Feb 10
1hr 52m
96: MICHAEL PROCTOR LOST HIS PHONE? UPDATES ON WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT AGAINST KAREN READ
Mel and Rebecca break down Michael Proctor lost his phone (AYFKM?) Who Danny Dasilva from the Lowell PD is and wtf is he doing with a 17 year-old? And have you heard about JMail? You have now. You don't want to miss this one! If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp: cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips You can now join the YouTube channel! Click the join button to select your f...
1hr 37m Feb 05
1hr 37m
95: Farwell motion to dismiss + Cosgrove wants a sub to handle Lindsey Gaitani in Turtleboy trial?
Mel and Rebecca break down the explosive news of the week: Matthew Farwell asks the judge to change the venue AND dismiss the case against him and the judge in Aidan Kearney's witness intimidation case suggest Cosgrove sub in another prosecutor if Lindsey Gaitani takes the stand. WTAF? PLUS menopausal injuries, lotsa tangents, and what's up with the journalism debate between Turtleboy and Sue ...
2hr Feb 05
2hr
94: It's Groundhog Day! LIVE FREE OR DIE: Pamela Smart asks the state of NH for a new trial
We're doing a back episode this week since it's Groundhog Day! Pamela Smart has received a hearing date in late February 2026. We don't have news yet whether this will be an evidentiary hearing or just process, but Mel will keep you informed as the news comes out. Pam's attorneys feel confident that their arguments are solid and based in NH case law, so if the state of NH doesn't hear this ca...
32m Feb 02
32m
93: McAlberts motion to dismiss, Brian Tully investigated, Michael Proctor news AND Clancy
If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp: cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips You can now join the YouTube channel! Click the join button to select your favorite level. Follow @realmelbarrett on all socials / TT: @jackofalltradesdc Listen to the In Between Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Follow ‪@reblavoie‬ on all socials Listen to Crime Writer's On wherever you get...
1hr 37m Jan 29
1hr 37m
92: In Cold Blood...and lies: The Murder of Alex Pretti
Within hours of Alex Pretti being killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis, the government decided who he was. They said he was a terrorist. They said he came to kill law enforcement. They said the case was clear. But the evidence tells a very different story. Alex Pretti was a 37-year-old ICU nurse, a licensed gun owner, and a U.S. citizen who was filming a federal immigration enforcement...
37m Jan 27
37m
91: Something's Off with Auntie Deb
Mel and Rebecca welcome Karen Read Dramaturge, Jimmy aka Auntie Deb, to the show to dish on all things Read adjacent and pop culture. We had a blast with Jimmy, though he does show up late. 🤣 If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp: cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips You can now join the YouTube channel! Click the join button to select your favorite level. Follow @realmelb...
2hr 30m Jan 27
2hr 30m
90: Weekend catch up Karen Read Civil Case and Aaron Spencer updates
Mel and Rebecca discuss KAren Read updates, the Turtleboy movie, Aaron Spencer trial updates, police corruption and civil rights. If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp: cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips If you too have been a victim of impersonation of the McAlbert's fundraiser, you can contact GiveSendGo here to lodge a complaint: https://help.givesendgo.com/portal/en.. (...
1hr 58m Jan 25
1hr 58m
89: Rebecca's back + there's A LOT to discuss: Karen Read, Turtleboy, Proctor, Higgins, sidebahs! Oh My!
A new episode of Something's Off! Rebecca's back from her nude beach vacation and she's got some stories to tell! We also dive into the new release of Brian Higgins police interview and the inconsistencies we found there, Turtleboy/Young Jerks fundraiser drama, Plevin Lenihan's "bombshell," and of course, more sidebahs! This is the audio from the Something's Off YouTube presentation. If you w...
1hr 45m Jan 23
1hr 45m
88: Before the Verdict: Sarah Grace Patrick
Two people are dead. A family has been destroyed. And a seventeen-year-old girl is sitting in jail, charged as an adult and facing the possibility of life without parole. In this episode of The In Between, Mel takes a careful, evidence-forward look at the case of Sarah Grace Patrick, a Georgia teenager accused of murdering her mother and stepfather while they slept. This is not an episode a...
32m Jan 21
32m
87: Presenting Aaron Spencer and Timothy Busfield
While Rebecca's away, Mel jumped on solo to talk about two cases that are keeping her up at night: Aaron Spencer, the Arkansas father, who killed the man who had SA'd and kidnapped his daughter. Was it vigilantism, or stopping a crime as it was happening. Let Mel know in the comments. And well-known actor, Timothy Busfield (Thirtysomething, West Wing) is arrested for child SA, accused of abusi...
1hr 48m Jan 20
1hr 48m
86: Something's Off with Maggie Freleng
While Rebecca's on vacation, Mel sits down with fellow podcaster, rockstar journalist, all around badass, and friend, Maggie Freleng. If you want to watch Mel fangirl all over Maggie, join us! We'll be talking about Maggie's groundbreaking work on wrongful convictions, her newest and amazing podcast, Bone Valley: Graves County Season 3, and the ethics of reporting in the true crime sphere. If ...
1hr 23m Jan 15
1hr 23m
85: Something's Off with Ellyn Marsh
We knew that already though. Join Mel and cohost, Ellyn Marsh, who is in for Rebecca who is on vacation as they talk Alan Jackson on Billy Bush, Rotten Mango interview w/Karen Read, and Microdots 24 mph in reverse? If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp: http://cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips You can now join the YouTube channel! Click the join button to select your favor...
1hr 46m Jan 15
1hr 46m
84: EXCLUSIVE Mel interviews Pamela Smart's attorney about her new Habeus Petition for a new trial
In this episode of The In Between, Mel sits down with Pamela Smart’s attorney and her good friend— Matthew Zernhelt, on what feels like a turning point day in Pam’s case. Matt has spent years doing the kind of work that doesn’t fit neatly into soundbites: complex post-conviction litigation, constitutional violations, and the long, grinding fight to get a court to actually look at what went wro...
1hr 13m Jan 13
1hr 13m
83: I'M HERE FOR GOOD: The Murder of Renee Good
Listener discretion advised. What happens when the state kills someone — and then decides the story matters more than the truth? In this episode of The In Between, host Mel Barrett, examines the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three shot and killed by a federal ICE agent in Minneapolis. Using newly analyzed video, eyewitness accounts, and reporting that directly contradi...
29m Jan 13
29m
82: PART TWO: MEGA episode - Karen Read + Aidan Kearney gifted with a whackadoodle spaces death threat, Chris Albert goes on HosWives (Fourensic Room), Chief Cox on the outs?, Turtleboy discusses Karen Read emails...and a special guest joins us
What can we say? You don't want to miss this one! If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp: cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips You can now join the YouTube channel! Click the join button to select your favorite level. Follow @realmelbarrett on all socials / TT: @jackofalltradesdc Listen to the In Between Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Follow ‪@reblavoie‬ on all soci...
1hr 8m Jan 08
1hr 8m
81: PART ONE: MEGA episode - Karen Read + Aidan Kearney gifted with a whackadoodle spaces death threat, Chris Albert goes on HosWives (Fourensic Room), Chief Cox on the outs?, Turtleboy discusses Karen Read emails...and a special guest joins us
What can we say? You don't want to miss this one! If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp: cash.app/$SomethingsOffTips You can now join the YouTube channel! Click the join button to select your favorite level. Follow @realmelbarrett on all socials / TT: @jackofalltradesdc Listen to the In Between Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Follow ‪@reblavoie‬ on all soci...
1hr 4m Jan 08
1hr 4m
79: Mel and Rebecca discuss the ongoing drama between anti-Karen Read supporters and the #FKR movement--are the McAlberts fractured? Also sidebars, dogs, finances, Kevin Flynn's bodily functions, and then get into the meat of the episode when they delve into
Mel and Rebecca discuss the ongoing drama between anti-Karen Read supporters and the #FKR movement--are the McAlberts fractured? Also sidebars, dogs, finances, Kevin Flynn's bodily functions, and then get into the meat of the episode when they delve into a case Mel investigated and covered in a seven-episode season on The In Between Podcast, the Veronika Rodriguez story, about a woman who repor...
1hr 27m Jan 05
1hr 27m
78: Sam Nordquist, Karen Read Civil Case updates, Epstein, CakePuss, and more
Mel and Rebecca's discuss Karen Read case updates with the civil trial, Sean Goode's compelling motion for ALLL messages between Goode and, well, everyone, millions of discovered Epstein files, the Sam Nordquist case out of upstate New York, and of course tangents about Carvel's cakepuss, new years resolutions and so much more! If you like us, please tip us: venmo: @melbarrettwrites cashapp:...
1hr 43m Jan 01
1hr 43m