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Defense Diaries

Defense Diaries·Hosted by Bob Motta and Ali Motta·239 episodes

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Original true crime podcast. Join your host, criminal defense attorney Bob Motta for:season one: The Gacy Tapes- Has been remastered and re-released as a stand alone podcast, BURIED: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigaiton. We enter the twisted mind of serial killer John Wayne Gacy through the use of 15 hours of never before heard, pre-trial interviews with Gacy and his attorneys, as they prepare for the trial of the century.Season two: Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr Anthony Garcia -join Bob as he, his wife Alison, and father Bob Sr. are hired to represent Dr. Anthony Garcia.Season three...

Why listen

Defense Diaries brings true crime inside the courtroom, with criminal defense attorney Bob Motta explaining cases through motions, evidence, strategy, and the choices defense teams actually face. The show mixes long-running case series with The Docket, a conversational legal-analysis format co-hosted with Ali Motta, so listeners get both serialized deep dives and timely trial updates. It is a strong fit for true crime listeners who care less about lurid retellings and more about how a case is built, challenged, and argued.

Series(8)

Episodes

2 hr 40 min
May 14, 2026Episode 1044
The Docket Ep. 1044: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.44: The Final Stand, Reply Brief Filed

Bob and Ali go through the entire reply brief filed by Richard Allen's attorneys.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

45 min
May 12, 2026Episode 273
Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia Ep. 273: My Least Favorite Beadle

The prosecution is carefully painting their narrative using witnesses as their color palette.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 hr 1 min
Apr 20, 2026Episode 1043
The Docket Ep. 1043: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 43

Part 2 of 2 discussion of the appellate brief.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 hr 1 min
Apr 20, 2026Episode 1042
The Docket Ep. 1042: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 42

Bob and Ali are joined by Michael Ausbrook and Andrea Burkhardt to discuss, in a debate format, the appellate and appellee briefs filed in this case. pt. 1 of 2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

45 min
Apr 14, 2026Episode 272
Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia Ep. 272: Without Ever Speaking to Him.

The highlights of Bob Sr.'s opening statements are followed by the prosecutions first witness. Dr. William Hunter. A move that solidifies the notion that this jury is about to hear the saddest story ever told. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 40 min
Apr 6, 2026Episode 319
The Docket Ep. 319: Letecia Stauch Conviction REVERSED

Biased Juror Related to Prosecutor, court of appeals reverses conviction, new trial granted.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 hr 22 min
Mar 26, 2026Episode 318
The Docket Ep. 318: Bob and Ali talk to The defense attorney and one juror from the Afroman trial.

Bob and Ali talk to The defense attorney and one juror from the Afroman trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

47 min
Mar 23, 2026Episode 271
Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v Dr. Anthony Garcia Ep. 271: Shall I Not Revenge

Jury Selection and opening statements, Trial is upon us!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 29 min
Mar 12, 2026Episode 1203
The Docket Ep. 1203: Arkansas v. Aaron Spencer pt. 3

The defense files a recusal motion. Bob and Ali are here for it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 25 min
Mar 3, 2026Episode 1202
The Docket Ep. 1202: Arkansas v. Aaron Spencer pt. 2

The defense files a recusal motion. Bob and Ali are here for it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 38 min
Mar 3, 2026Episode 1201
The Docket Ep. 1201: Arkansas v. Aaron Spencer pt.1

The trial is rapidly approaching, lets go through the ins and outs of this case so far...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 2 min
Feb 20, 2026Episode 1102
The Docket ep. 1102: The search for Nancy Guthrie

Bob and Ali continue to discuss the updates in this awful situation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 13 min
Feb 20, 2026Episode 317
The Docket Ep. 317: Gardens of Evil: Inside the Zion Society Cult Podcast: Investigator Mike King Tells All

Bob and Ali interview retired law enforcement investigator and criminal profiler Mike King about his new podcast Gardens of Evil: Inside the Zion Society Cult, releasing as Season 5 of American Nightmares on the Gamut Podcast Network. Mike led the 1991 investigation that brought down the Zion Society — a secretive cult of over 100 members hiding in plain sight in Ogden, Utah, where children were groomed for abuse under the direction of self-proclaimed prophet Arvin Shreeve. With 40+ years in law enforcement, FBI ViCAP advisory board experience, and his book Deceived as the foundation, Mike takes us inside the investigation, the raid, the prosecution, and why survivors reconnected decades later to tell their story. Mike is donating all proceeds from Gardens of Evil to child advocacy charities.Subscribe to Gardens of Evil wherever you listen. New episodes every Tuesday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 15 min
Feb 12, 2026Episode 1101
The Docket Ep 1101: The search for Nancy Guthrie

Bob is joined by retired NYPD Sargent Joe Giacalone to discuss the details of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 16 min
Feb 9, 2026Episode 1041
The Docket Ep. 1041: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 41: Interview with Andy Baldwin pt. 4

Pt. 4 of 4 of Bob and Ali interview with Andrew BaldwinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 40 min
Feb 9, 2026Episode 1040
The Docket Ep. 1040: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 40: Interview with Andy Baldwin pt. 3

Pt. 3 of 4 of Bob and Ali interview with Andrew BaldwinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

50 min
Feb 9, 2026Episode 270
Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia Ep. 270: Like Spitz=ing into the Ocean

There have been major ups and downs for the defense team as of late. The issue with the ups is that they seem to only travel with a caveat companion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 40 min
Feb 6, 2026Episode 1039
The Docket Ep. 1039: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 39: Interview with Andy Baldwin pt. 2

Pt. 2 of 4 of Bob and Ali interview with Andrew BaldwinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 22 min
Feb 2, 2026Episode 1038
The Docket Ep: 1038: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 38: Interview with Andy Baldwin pt. 1

Bob and Ali arejoined once again by Andy Baldwin, defense attorney for Richard Allen. They discuss the latest updates in the case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

49 min
Jan 31, 2026Episode 269
Tunnel Vision: Nebraska v. Dr. Anthony Garcia Ep. 69: Protecting the Record

The Defense team has taken a major blow, the remaining members have a lot to figure out on multiple levels. How will their increased workload be handled? How will they divide the new tasks? Will they ever win a motion? Find the answers to these questions and more. withinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 hr 35 min
Jan 14, 2026Episode 1037
The Docket Ep. 1037: Richard Allen's Appellate Brief Recap

Ali and Andrea Burkhart get together to recap and discuss the defense's appellate brief in the case of Indiana v. Richard AllenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 56 min
Dec 29, 2025Episode 1036
The Docket Ep. 1036: Richard Allen's Appellate Brief Analyzed pt.3

Ali is joined by Michael Ausbrook to continue discussing and analyzing Richard Allen's appellate brief. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 hr 4 min
Dec 22, 2025Episode 1034
The Docket Ep. 1034: Richard Allen's Appellate Brief Analyzed.

Bob and Ali along with memebers of Richard Allen's defense team, discuss and analyze the recently filed appellate brief. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 40 min
Dec 22, 2025Episode 1035
The Docket Ep.1035: Richard Allen's Appellate Brief Analyzed pt.2

Bob and Ali are joined by attorney Michael Ausbrook to continue discssing and analyzing the recently filed appeal for Richard Allen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 55 min
Dec 16, 2025Episode 316
The Docket Ep. 316: Buried: Q & A andBehind the Scenes of ep. 3

Q & A with Bob and Ali about the case and the making of Ep. 3 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 30 min
Dec 15, 2025Episode 315
The Docket Ep. 315: Interview with Michael Chernus.

Bob interviews Michael Chernus. Michael played John Wayne Gacy in the new Devil in DisguiseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 34 min
Nov 26, 2025Episode 314
The Docket Ep. 314: Buried: Q&A and Behind the Scenes Ep. 2

Bob and Ali listen to and discuss the ins and outs of the episode and the making of episode 2 of Buried.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 48 min
Nov 21, 2025Episode 313
The Docket Ep. 313: Buried: Q&A and Behind the Scenes of Ep.1

Bob and Ali listen to and discuss the ins and outs of the episode and the making of episode 1 of Buried. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 min
Oct 19, 2025
Buried: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigation. The story you never knew - until now

The story you never knew - until nowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 39 min
Oct 10, 2025Episode 312
The Docket: Felonuious Friday

Bob and Ali discuss the latest updates in several current cases.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 39 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1033
The Docket Ep. 1033: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 33 (Audio from YT live from 3.20.25)

Bob and Ali are joined by attorney Andrea Burkhart and special guest, the digital forensics specialists hired by the defense, Stacy Eldridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 26 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1032
The Docket ep. 1032: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 32: The Aftermath, Ricci Davis Letters (audio from youtube live ep from 3.3.25)

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 hr 50 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1031
The Docket Ep. 1031: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 31 Audio from youtube Live from 2.17.25

Bob and Ali are joined by Allen defense attorney Andrew Baldwin to discuss the possibility of a brady violation(s) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 hr 3 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1030
The Docket ep. 1030: The Stae of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.30: Interview with Defense Attorney Brad Rozzi pt. 2 of 2

Bob and Ali complete the Brad Rozzi interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 29 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1029
The Docket Ep. 1029: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.29: Interview with Defense Attorney Brad Rozzi pt. 1 of 2

Bob and Ali continue their interviews with Richard Allen's defense team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 hr 24 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1028
The Docket Ep. 1028: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.28:

We're back with part two of Bob and Ali interviewing defense attorney Andrew Baldwin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 hr 2 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1027
The Docket Ep. 1027: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.. 27: Interview with defense attorney Andrew Baldwin pt. 1 of 2

Bob and Ali continue the interviews of Richard Allen's defense team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 hr 45 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1026
The Docket Ep. 1026: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 26: Interview with one of Allen's Defense Attorney Jennifer Auger.

The next few episodes will be interviews with the defense team from the Richard Allen case. This is the first of said interviews, Andrew Baldwin and Brad Rozzi to follow.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 42 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1025
The Docket Ep. 1025: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 25

Bob discusses what happens next for Richard Allen with Indiana appellate lawyer, Cara Wieneke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

57 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1024
The Docket Ep. 1024: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 24: THE VERDICT

The jury has reached a verdict. Richard Allen has been found guilty on all four counts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 hr 17 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1023
The Docket Ep. 1023: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 23

Join Bob and Ali as they get together with Amber Burkhart and Lawyer Lee to discuss the ins and outs of the Richard Allen trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 hr 36 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1022
The Docket ep. 1022: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 22

The defense rests and closing arguments are heard. Now we await the verdict as the jury is in deliberation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 hr 15 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1021
The Docket Ep. 1021: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.21

Bob continues his boots on the ground coverage of the Richard Allen trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 hr 29 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1020
The Docket Ep.1020: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.20

Bob's boots on the ground coverage continues as he goes over his notes from the trial on Tuesday 11.05.24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 hr 30 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 506
The Docket Ep. 506: The Idaho 4 pt. 6

This Audio is from a YT live and discusses the plea agreement and includes the audio from the hearing of Brian Kohberger accepting a plea of guilty on all counts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

35 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1019
The Docket Ep. 1019: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.19

Ali goes through Bob's notes from the Richard Allen trial from tuesday November 5th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 hr 9 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1018
The Docket Ep. 1018: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.18

Bob continues his boots on the ground coverage of the Richard Allen trial. Bob is live in attendance everyday at the Carrol County courthouse and is sharing, along with other things, his daily notes from the trial. These are the notes from monday Nov.4th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 hr 58 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1017
The Docket Ep. 1017: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.17

Bob shares his notes and the genertal goings ons from the Carrol County courthouse. He is boots on the ground covering the Delphi Murders case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1016
The Docket Ep. 1016: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 16

Ali reviews Bobs trial notes from the morning of Friday Nov 1, 2024 pt. 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

45 min
Sep 30, 2025Episode 1015
The Docket Ep. 1015: The State of Indiana v. Richard Allen pt.15

This is part one of three of the trail of Richard Allen from Friday Nov. 1, 2024. Ali reviews Bob's notes from the morning.1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.