MK True Crime

Shocking Jane Doe Texts, Moratorium on Cornell Events, and Christa Pike Survives Execution, with Alexandra Kazarian and Michael Tracey

October 9, 2026·47 min
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In The Well host Mark Geragos is joined by MK True Crime Show host Ashleigh Merchant to discuss Christa Pike’s botched execution, how the failed execution will affect death penalty cases going forward, the legal debate that ensued immediately following the failed execution, if the state of Tennessee will attempt to execute Pike again, criminal defense attorney Alexandra Kazarian joins Mark and Ashleigh to discuss the latest developments in the Cornell 7 case, what Jane Doe’s newly released text messages to a frat brother reveal, the legal jargon used in the text messages, the discrepancies revealed by drug tests in Cornell’s initial investigation, journalist Michael Tracey joins Mark and Ashleigh from Ithaca, New York to discuss why he was barred from the Ithaca Common Council meeting to vote on a moratorium on party permits in wake of the Cornell 7 case, why the internet is in an uproar over his reporting, and more. Mark Geragos: https://geragos.com Ashleigh Merchant: https://www.criminaldefenseattorneysmarietta.com Alexandra Kazarian: https://geragos.com Michael Tracey: https://x.com/mtracey Follow MK True Crime on all social platforms:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrimeX - https://x.com/mktruecrimeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mktruecrimeTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mktruecrime MK True Crime is Megyn Kelly's MK Media podcast network home for true crime shows, live trial coverage and recaps, expert legal analysis, and more.MK True Crime is home to three shows, “The MK True Crime Show,” “In The Well,” and “Positively Legal,” which feature trial coverage, in-depth investigations, expert interviews and more.Learn more about our shows:“The MK True Crime Show” features Phil Holloway, Ashleigh Merchant, and Dave Aronberg, bringing you the latest legal and true crime news, live trial coverage, and interviews with newsmakers from across the industry and inside cases as they are happening. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday.“In The Well, with Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy” – Geragos and Murphy have faced off against each other inside California courtrooms as defense attorney and prosecutor, now they team up as friends who walk audiences through the most interesting legal cases in the news, featuring high-profile guest interviews and expert analysis. "The Well" is a reference to the area of a courtroom the public isn't allowed to go - between the lawyer tables and the judge and Matt and Mark and inviting audiences in. New episodes drop every Friday. “Positively Legal, with Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor” – Eiglarsh, and Spilbor, are accomplished lawyers, cable news regulars, and original featured guests on Megyn Kelly's popular Kelly’s Court segments. Now the two friends are teaming up for a law and crime podcast unlike any other. Positively Legal will focus on the most interesting and serious legal cases and with personality, candor, and even a little fun along the way. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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