Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzalez and presiding judge of the 379th state district court Judge Ron Rangel join host Elizabeth Zavala for an in-depth discussion on how COVID 19 has changed the court system and what we can expect moving

Episode 79: High-profile criminal cases in Bexar County pending due to Coronavirus pandemic

Dec 1st, 2020 29m 48s

Several high-profile criminal cases that were expected to go to trial this year may have to wait until the COVID-19 pandemic is under control, judicial and county officials said. Express News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala and host

Episode 78: The trial of Denys Martinez for intoxication manslaughter and manslaughter

Nov 20th, 2019 13m 16s

Courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala describes the covers the trial of a the driver who ran a red light, speeding more than 100 miles per hour, and was convicted of intoxication manslaughter and manslaughter in the horrific death of Rita

Episode 77: The murder trial of Leandre Hill for the shooting of Randall Perkins

Nov 18th, 2019 5m 37s

An assistant lacrosse coach at Smithson Valley High School, Randall Perkins, was shot and killed at a party near the main campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio. He was 20.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice

Episode 76: San Antonio teen pleads guilty to gruesome killing of mom

Nov 4th, 2019 19m 28s

Courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala discusses a plea agreement reached involving Matthew Dempsey, accused of killing his mother with help from a friend.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A judge removed for racial slurs, a conviction in the death of San Antonio college student

Sep 13th, 2019 24m 7s

Courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala updates listeners on the removal of a visiting judge accused of using racial slurs and a verdict in the killing of a San Antonio college student. Read more: https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/artic

Two murder trials and a twist in sentencing

Aug 20th, 2019 20m 18s

In this episode of The Docket, we discuss two murder trials: The retrial of Miguel Martinez, convicted of shooting a UTSA graduate student five times in the head; and the trial of Robert Leon Allen, convicted of killing a 15-year-old in a Whata

Plea deal for accused serial rapist raises questions

Jul 27th, 2019 16m 34s

Courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala covers a case in which judge is weighing whether to accept a plea agreement that could send a San Antonio man to prison for 40 years for sexually assaulting several women, sparking fear in the Medical

Why a $1.2 million bail for San Antonio man charged with arson causing death won't be reduced

Jul 23rd, 2019 11m 52s

Express-News crimes and courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala covres the case involving Emond Johnson, accused of murder and arson causing death which resulted in the death of Scott Deem in 2017.Man accused of setting blaze that killed San Antoni

Self defense and a juvenile murder case

Jul 16th, 2019 9m 42s

Murder and assault charges against a 16-year-old Madison High School student who fatally stabbed an 18-year-old graduate during a fight last March have been dropped. San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala explains w

New Specialty Docket Aims at Refocusing Lives of Children Involved With Gangs

Jul 4th, 2019 15m

San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on a new program for juvenile gang members. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcast.Learn more about your ad choice

Petti McClellan-Wiese, Mother of Texas Child Killed by ‘Angel of Death’ Nurse Genene Jones, Dies at 64

Jun 24th, 2019 19m 43s

San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on the death of the mother of the only confirmed child murdered by Genene Jones. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=pod

San Antonio Man Physically Removed From Court During Victim Impact Statement

Jun 14th, 2019 18m 38s

San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala describes the history of an Alamo City man, who earlier pleaded guilty to killing his wife, had to be removed from court when family members described how his crime affected

San Antonio Woman Says Elderly Aunt Was the 'Mastermind' in Hiding King Jay's Death

Jun 8th, 2019 13m 17s

San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has updates on the ongoing case against Christopher Davila and two family members for the death and coverup of 8-month-old King Jay Davila. Read more at https://www.expressnew

Not Guilty Verdict for San Antonio Man Tried Twice in Brutal Stabbing, Shooting

May 31st, 2019 20m 13s

San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has updates on the retrial of Luis Antonio Arroyo, who was originally accused of capital murder-multiple persons. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zav

Prosecutor Argues Notes in Genene Jones' Bible Make References 'to Her Own Sin'

May 27th, 2019 12m 30s

San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has updates on the Genene Jones case. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.

Bexar DA Updates Community on Changes Since Taking Office

May 17th, 2019 15m 18s

San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala breaks down this week’s updates from Bexar County District Attorney Joe D. Gonzales. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_campaign=podcastLea

San Antonio Father Who Said He Accidentally Shot His Son Sentenced to 12 Years

May 7th, 2019 11m 43s

San Antonio Express-News criminal justice enterprise reporter Emilie Eaton has details on the case of 45 year old Andres Delgado III, who's been sentenced for shooting and killing his son in March of 2018. Read more at https://www.expressnews.

Homeless With Clean Record No Longer Thrown Into Jail for Trespassing

Apr 26th, 2019 16m 12s

San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala explains Bexar County’s new policy to not hold homeless and mentally ill people for most types of trespassing crimes. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth

San Antonio Teen Certified as Adult, to Be Tried in Capital Murder Case

Apr 19th, 2019 16m 44s

San Antonio Express-News courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has updates on a 16 year old boy who will now be tried as an adult in the murder of a former correctional officer. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-za

San Antonio Woman on Trial, Accused in Fatal Shooting, Stabbing of War Veteran

Apr 12th, 2019 19m 54s

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on a San Antonio woman on trial for the 2017 murder of her boyfriend after the pair argued. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/author/elizabeth-zavala/?utm_c

Indictments Returned in Killing of San Antonio Baby

Apr 5th, 2019 18m 9s

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has new details on charges against Christopher Davila and other family members authorities say worked together to conceal the death of 8-month-old King Jay Davila. Read more

Bond Reduced for San Antonio Air Force Major Suspected in Wife's Disappearance

Mar 29th, 2019 15m 17s

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala breaks down what is currently known about the disappearance of twenty-nine-year-old Andreen McDonald, a San Antonio businesswoman went missing a month ago and is believed to

Vanessa Cameron Convicted of Murder Again With Longer Prison Term

Mar 22nd, 2019 19m 14s

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala breaks down how a technicality allowed the daughter of a retired police officer to be sentenced twice for the same murder, with the final sentence now longer than her original

Civil Rights Group Marches Around Courthouse, Seeks Bail Reform

Mar 8th, 2019 17m 6s

San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on the activity of a civil rights group trying to enact a cashless bail system for misdemeanor crimes in Bexar County. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/aut