Updates from the sofa

In additional Mackenzie Shirilla jail calls, she discusses a dream in which she was a model, reacts to NBC contacting her mother, reads messages from outside contacts and talks about a speech connected to the legal process. Paul breaks down what the audio shows, what stands out to him, and what the calls do not prove.

Medical testimony, blood evidence, journal entries, and the bedroom window dominated Days 5 and 6 of the Lindsay Clancy trial. Here’s what stood out.

Sarah Boone is writing the court again after her appellate attorney told her he does not plan to file a reply brief or request oral argument. Here’s what both letters reveal.

Obsession is dark, uncomfortable, gory, and surprisingly layered—a horror movie about toxic love, control, consent, and the consequences of getting exactly what you wished for.

Not Carol explores the tragic Carol Coronado case, postpartum mental health, the insanity defense, and the warning signs her family recognized too late.

Mackenzie Shirilla Court Update: What Her Latest Federal Court “Win” Actually Means The Mackenzie Shirilla case is back in the spotlight after a recent federal court development gave her legal team a small—but potentially important—victory. But before we get carried away with the word “win,” there’s some important context. Mackenzie Shirilla has not had her conviction overturned. She has not been granted a new trial. And she is not being released from prison. What happened is

Primate delivers bloody kills, tense moments, and a ridiculous slasher-style chimp—but weak characters and gimmicky writing keep it from hitting the mark.