Kitchen Table Research

Jones presents the story of Canada's second biggest heist in history.  When the contents of over 9,000 barrels of maple syrup go missing, police team up with Big Syrup and discover an elaborate underground syrup ring.  Follow along, as Sully and Johnson seem to fumble through this episode after too much eggnog.  Merry Christmas, see you in 2024!

In this two part episode, Sully presents the cases behind Texas's death row.  In the second part, you will hear about the murders of Arthur B Towery Sr., Mariah Lucio and Marilyn Sage Meagher.  Was justice served for these victims?  Listen and let us know if you think Brittany Marlowe Holberg and Erica Sheppard received a justified seat on Texas's infamous Death Row.   

In this two part episode, Sully presents the cases behind Texas's death row.  In this first part, you will hear about the murders of Joana Rodriguez, Cherry Walker, and Reagan Simmons-Hancock and her unborn child.  Was justice served for these victims?  Listen and let us know if you think Linda Carty, Kimberly Cargill and Taylor Parker received a justified seat on Texas's infamous Death Row.   

Jones presents the story of Michael Morton, who was convicted for the murder of his wife.  But, the story does not end there; Misconduct, hidden clues and a surprise witness are only the beginning of this almost thirty year saga with a bittersweet ending. 

The search for suspects expands as we delve into jailhouse confessions, buried leads and even the spirit realm.  KTR leaves no stone unturned in the hunt for Devon and Damon's real murderer. 

We went live for our Halloween content this year because Sully loves to dress up!  Catch us @designandtruecrime in TikTok and Kitchen Table Research on YouTube.  Happy Halloween researchers!

Table Talk is our new series that delves into the tools and policies of the criminal justice system. In this episode, you'll learn about the history, science, and impact of the polygraph.

*Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the controversy surrounding Ben Kissel and LPOTL

Sully, Jones and Johnson present the alternative suspects in the Routier case.  Listen in as the search for the real killer exposes secrets and shocking confessions from those closest to Darlie.

Jones picks up the threads of Darlie Routier's defense in part 5 of the Routier case.  We reveal several smoking guns in this episode as we prepare for the conclusion and our own theories and conspiracies in the next episode. 

In this episode, Jones will present the defense's side of the case, Sully backs her up and reminds us of what the prosecution had to say last episode while Johnson asks the real questions.  There are two parts to the defense's case, because there is so much information.  So, stay tuned and enjoy!

In the third installment of the Darlie saga, Sully will present this high-profile capital case from the Texas Prosecutors side.  KTR finally gets into forensics and introduces a few new players in this convoluted case. 

We are finally continuing our Darlie Routier series.  We start her trial by talking about opening statements and the courtroom teams.  Follow the research for another installment of: "Did Darlie do it?"

Sully spills the Murdaugh's dirty secrets to Johnson and Jones in this relaxed chatters episode.  The Murdaugh family has reigned over the lower banks of South Carolina for a century, but a complicated series of events that led to the deaths of five people have made them infamous.  This episode is dedicated to Diane.

KTR welcomes their first guest ever, Kurt from The Strange Sessions! In this episode, you'll hear how treasure hunting, an afternoon at the range, and perusing a supermarket tabloid helped your hosts delve into the updates, theories, and conspiracies surrounding the murders of Abby and Libby. This episode is dedicated to Narnia.

In this episode, Jones leads the Moscow Idaho four case.  Our first "chatters episode," this casual format features a lead narrator that answers questions while your other hosts "chatter."  This episode is dedicated to Murphy and the victims' families. 

Today, Jones, Sully, and their new co-host Johnson present the mid-season finale part one of the Darlie Routier case.  The Routiers were a normal family who created a startup company and lived the American Dream until one hot June night in 1996.  Surrounded by intrigue and colorful characters, the Routier family tragedy is hotly debated to this day. Listen as we unravel the case in this three part special.  Happy New Year!

To follow up Candy, we have Karla, who faced a very different fate in the Texas legal system for an eerily similar crime.  Double up this Sunday, its two for one axe murderers.  This episode is dedicated to LPOTL and the families affected by this crime.

We are covering two women who murdered by axe in Texas.  This week we have Candy who kills her friend Betty and then Karla Fay who kills a man during a robbery.  The verdicts of these two cases might shock you...  Settled in this Sunday for double episodes!  This episode is dedicated to Patti.