Crime Time
Episode 186
LAPD Homeless Shooting Video & Investigation, Jodi Arias Update, Plus Aaron Hernandez Trial
Video of the LAPD homeless shooting on skid row is discussed, and the ongoing investigation, police response, and news that there are more police cameras of the event is weighed with retired prosecutor Loni Coombs. We also discuss the Jodi Arias death penalty trial, Arias’ added accusations against Travis Alexander, and the possibility of her receiving capital punishment, and the delayed murder trial of former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez are all analyzed on Crime Time, hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcome to Crime Time with Loni Coombs.
00:19 LAPD shooting of a homeless man on Skid Row.
00:48 Video: Shooting of homeless man.
04:01 Police Chief Charlie Beck’s commentary on the shooting.
05:56 Facts to consider about the case and Mayor Garcetti’s comments.
08:15 Allison disinclined to believe the Police Chief.
10:10 Federal investigation findings in Ferguson.
13:57 The use of third party investigations in cases like Ferguson.
16:09 State vs. federal government analysis of Ferguson.
18:49 The ongoing death penalty trial of Jodi Arias.
22:41 Jodi Arias’ allegations of abuse, porn, and pedophelia against Travis Alexander.
25:48 Issues with the death penalty.
28:13 Aaron Hernandez’s murder trial.
30:50 Prosecutors using a loophole that the defense gave them.
32:29 Will the jury find Hernandez guilty?
33:01 Thanks and goodbye.
Guest Bio
Loni Coombs attended Brigham Young University, graduating at the age of nineteen with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and minors in philosophy and music. In 1988, after graduating from Pepperdine Law School, Loni began her legal career as a criminal trial prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Her numerous felony trials ranged from murders to sex crimes and DUIs. From 2003 to 2005, Loni headed up the District Attorney’s Hate Crimes Unit, monitoring discrimination cases throughout the county and training law enforcement agencies.
In 2006, Ms. Coombs transitioned into the broadcast world as a legal analyst for national and local broadcast outlets, including CNN, Court TV (now TruTV), Extra, The View, Entertainment Tonight, and KTLA. Loni covered various trials including Phil Spector, OJ Simpson, Warren Jeffs, and Casey Anthony. Her daily coverage of the Phil Spector trial on KTLA.com earned her an AP award. Loni anchored newscasts (KTLA’s Prime News, KDOC’s Daybreak OC), co-hosted talk shows (KTLA’s 9 am Morning Show, Fox’s San Diego Living), and reported from the field (KTLA’s Morning News and Prime News). Loni appears as a regular contributor on “Dr. Phil”, “The Doctors”, and “Dr. Drew.”
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