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Back to EpisodesCornell 7: New EVIDENCE, Christa Pike Awake & Chris Watts' Secret Letter
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New developments in the Cornell 7 case lead today's Crime Talk, including newly released police interview video, Snapchat evidence, questions about what fraternity members knew, and growing pressure on Cornell University as former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates begins an independent review.
We also have a major update on Christa Pike, who is now awake and speaking after Tennessee's failed execution attempt — but according to a medical expert working with her legal team, she apparently does not remember the execution itself.
Also today:
• Chris Watts' parents break their silence and reveal a letter he wrote to his murdered family.
• The David Prevatte trial continues as the medical examiner testifies that 5-year-old Paitin Fields died from ligature strangulation.
• Charges are dismissed against one defendant in Ohio's disturbing "House of Horrors" case.
• Legal History and the Legal Quote of the Day.
• Dumb Criminal: A TikTok couple accused of setting a vacant house on fire — while surveillance cameras were watching.
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