Amidst confusion, anger, and mounting tension - the Addams jury reaches a verdict.

Amidst confusion, anger, and mounting tension - the Addams jury reaches a verdict.

S4 Ep22: The Verdict

Lisa Kohn

Former member of the Moonies cult and author of the memoir "To The Moon and Back," Lisa Kohn speaks with us about being raised inside the abusive organization.

Former member of the Moonies cult and author of the memoir "To The Moon and Back," Lisa Kohn speaks with us about being raised inside the abusive organization.

S4 Ep21: Jury Break with Lisa Kohn

Tai Biman

Temple leader Tai Biman takes the stand.

S4 Ep20: Tai Biman

Rachel Bernstein

Rachel Bernstein, therapist and creator of the show IndoctriNation, talks to us about cults, manipulators, and narcissists.

Rachel Bernstein, therapist and creator of the show IndoctriNation, talks to us about cults, manipulators, and narcissists.

S4 Ep19: Jury Break with Rachel Bernstein LMFT

Lola is examined by state-appointed psychiatrist Robert Kirk and cult psychiatric expert Stella Laughlin. They offer contrasting opinions of Lola’s psychological state.

Lola is examined by state-appointed psychiatrist Robert Kirk and cult psychiatric expert Stella Laughlin. They offer contrasting opinions of Lola’s psychological state.

S4 Ep18: Psych

Patrick Ryan

Cult Mediation Specialist Patrick Ryan revisits us to discuss interventions and alternative strategies for exiting cults.

Cult Mediation Specialist Patrick Ryan revisits us to discuss interventions and alternative strategies for exiting cults.

S4 Ep17: Jury Break with Patrick Ryan

Lola recounts the days leading up to - and the eventual commission - of Kyle’s murder.

Lola recounts the days leading up to - and the eventual commission - of Kyle’s murder.

S4 Ep16: The Murder

Patrick Hinds

Patrick Hinds of True Crime Obsessed helps me break down the fascinating saga of Jonestown.

Patrick Hinds of True Crime Obsessed helps me break down the fascinating saga of Jonestown.

S4 Ep15: Jury Break: Patrick Hinds

Kyle shares his suspicions of the Temple with his wife and close friend. When they report him, Tai Biman writes to Lola personally with what she claims was a veiled directive to commIt murder.

Kyle shares his suspicions of the Temple with his wife and close friend. When they report him, Tai Biman writes to Lola personally with what she claims was a veiled directive to commIt murder.

S4 Ep14: Lola Buys a Gun 

Keith Raniere is the leader of celebrity sex cult NXIVM. In today's episode we examine his background, lies, and methods of interaction to better understanding the makeup of a cult leader.

Keith Raniere is the leader of celebrity sex cult NXIVM. In today's episode we examine his background, lies, and methods of interaction to better understanding the makeup of a cult leader.

S4 Ep13: Jury Break: Deconstruction of a Cult Leader

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S1 Ep13: The Verdict Pt 2

Lola Addams

Season four launches with the murder of deprogrammed alleged cult member Kyle Addams. His wife (and murder defendant) Lola shot him in the back because church doctrine convinced her she was saving lives by preventing him from leaving their group. Now claiming to be deprogrammed in jail, an ambiguous (REAL) Florida Statute opens the door for her to walk due to justifiable homicide.  This episode is brought to you by Care/Of, my new favorite company! For 50% off your first month of personalized mail subscription vitamin packs, go to bit.ly/DeliberationsVitamins and enter code Deliberations50

Season four launches with the murder of deprogrammed alleged cult member Kyle Addams. His wife (and murder defendant) Lola shot him in the back because church doctrine convinced her she was saving lives by preventing him from leaving their group. Now claiming to be deprogrammed in jail, an ambiguous (REAL) Florida Statute opens the door for her to walk due to justifiable homicide.  This episode is brought to you by Care/Of, my new favorite company! For 50% off your first month of personalized mail subscription vitamin packs, go to <a href="http://bit.ly/DeliberationsVitamins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/DeliberationsVitamins</a> and enter code Deliberations50

S4 Ep1: The Trial of Lola Addams

The stage is set for the trial of Keith Montgomery as both alleged victim and defendant are introduced. Jurors consider whether Riley Paige had lingering feelings for Keith when she invites him into her home on the night in question. This show is sponsored by Daily Harvest and Ziprecruiter.  Go to DAILY-HARVEST.com and enter promo code DELIBERATIONS to get three items FREE off your first box. And now you can post jobs on ZipRecruiter for FREE by going to ZipRecruiter.com/Chelsea

The stage is set for the trial of Keith Montgomery as both alleged victim and defendant are introduced. Jurors consider whether Riley Paige had lingering feelings for Keith when she invites him into her home on the night in question. This show is sponsored by Daily Harvest and Ziprecruiter.  Go to <a href="http://DAILY-HARVEST.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DAILY-HARVEST.com</a> and enter promo code DELIBERATIONS to get three items FREE off your first box. And now you can post jobs on ZipRecruiter for FREE by going to <a href="http://ZipRecruiter.com/Chelsea" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ZipRecruiter.com/Chelsea</a>

S2 Ep1: He Said. She Said.

Jurors read from a dossier of Troy’s online posts, in which the depth of his submission to Samantha is unveiled. Those present in the deliberations room are disturbed by his experiences and explore whether Samantha’s control of him extended beyond recreation to brainwashing. The court learns about the history of erotic asphyxiation and the way in which it’s experienced. Troy’s ex girlfriend takes the stand.

Jurors read from a dossier of Troy’s online posts, in which the depth of his submission to Samantha is unveiled. Those present in the deliberations room are disturbed by his experiences and explore whether Samantha’s control of him extended beyond recreation to brainwashing. The court learns about the history of erotic asphyxiation and the way in which it’s experienced. Troy’s ex girlfriend takes the stand.

S1 Ep3: Control

The Hall jurors edge closer to their final decision.

The Hall jurors edge closer to their final decision.

S1 Ep12: The Verdict Pt 1

Samantha Hall

S1 Ep10: Samantha Hall

ADA Laherty and Mr Cortez lay out closing arguments. Jurors go over  instructions and contemplate the emotional taxation of their long-lasting deliberations, what’s waiting for them at home, and fears over public reaction to their verdict.

ADA Laherty and Mr Cortez lay out closing arguments. Jurors go over instructions and contemplate the emotional taxation of their long-lasting deliberations, what’s waiting for them at home, and fears over public reaction to their verdict.

S1 Ep11: Closing Arguments

The jury covers justifiable and excusable homicide and dives into the legal criteria for First Degree. The prosecution offers evidence of Samantha’s motive to kill.

The jury covers justifiable and excusable homicide and dives into the legal criteria for First Degree. The prosecution offers evidence of Samantha’s motive to kill.

S1 Ep4: First Degree

The way Detective Suarez applied Statement Analysis is revealed. Was the investigation corrupt? Ralph the juror admits to watching a program on lie detection. Did he violate a jury instruction?

The way Detective Suarez applied Statement Analysis is revealed. Was the investigation corrupt? Ralph the juror admits to watching a program on lie detection. Did he violate a jury instruction?

S2 Ep6: Statement Analysis Pt 1

Keith and Riley each make contact with one another following the night in question. Jurors analyze these messages in hopes they reveal what truly happened.

Keith and Riley each make contact with one another following the night in question. Jurors analyze these messages in hopes they reveal what truly happened.

S2 Ep2: Making Contact

The prosecution argues Keith Montgomery’s former exploits into the school of seduction “pick up artistry” demonstrates a pattern of his to rape women by ignoring their non consent.  This episode is brought to you by Daily Harvest. Go to DAILY-HARVEST.com and enter promo code DELIBERATIONS to get three items FREE off your first box.

The prosecution argues Keith Montgomery’s former exploits into the school of seduction “pick up artistry” demonstrates a pattern of his to rape women by ignoring their non consent.  This episode is brought to you by Daily Harvest. Go to <a href="http://DAILY-HARVEST.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DAILY-HARVEST.com</a> and enter promo code DELIBERATIONS to get three items FREE off your first box.

S2 Ep4: The Pick Up Artist

Detective Suarez finishes the analysis of Keith Montgomery's statement as jurors conclude its discussion. Keith is revealed to have a public defender. Is his defense overworked and under-resourced?

Detective Suarez finishes the analysis of Keith Montgomery's statement as jurors conclude its discussion. Keith is revealed to have a public defender. Is his defense overworked and under-resourced?

S2 Ep8: The Liar's Number 

Experts debate Samantha’s psychological state of mind. Jurors disagree on the credibility of one expert’s opinion over another. The press considers the repercussions of Samantha Hall’s actions on the BDSM community.

Experts debate Samantha’s psychological state of mind. Jurors disagree on the credibility of one expert’s opinion over another. The press considers the repercussions of Samantha Hall’s actions on the BDSM community.

S1 Ep5: Motive

The jury examines the charge of manslaughter. The prosecution leans on Samantha’s suspicious choice of rope, as well as its purchase date. Troy reassures Samantha about his commitment to safety in a text exchange.

The jury examines the charge of manslaughter. The prosecution leans on Samantha’s suspicious choice of rope, as well as its purchase date. Troy reassures Samantha about his commitment to safety in a text exchange.

S1 Ep8: Manslaughter

Jessa Nicholson Goetz

Getting Off host and Criminal Defense Attorney Jessa Nicholson Goetz shares her reactions to the Stowe trial.

Getting Off host and Criminal Defense Attorney Jessa Nicholson Goetz shares her reactions to the Stowe trial.

S3 Ep25: Jury Break with Jessa Nicholson Goetz

The results of Riley Paige’s rape kit reveal an injury. Is it the result of a violent encounter or a consensual act? When a discrepancy in Riley’s account is exposed, the trial explores how commonly inconsistent statements appear in sensitive crime reporting. Jurors must decide whether Riley's omission is an understandable mistake or a red flag.

The results of Riley Paige’s rape kit reveal an injury. Is it the result of a violent encounter or a consensual act? When a discrepancy in Riley’s account is exposed, the trial explores how commonly inconsistent statements appear in sensitive crime reporting. Jurors must decide whether Riley's omission is an understandable mistake or a red flag.

S2 Ep3: The Rape Kit 

Detective Suarez begins the process of breaking down Keith’s statement line by line.  Today's sponsors: Daily Harvest &amp; Zip Recruiter Go to DAILY-HARVEST.com and enter promo code DELIBERATIONS to get three items FREE in your first box! To try ZipRecruiter for free go to ZIPRECRUITER.com/CHELSEA

Detective Suarez begins the process of breaking down Keith’s statement line by line.  Today's sponsors: Daily Harvest &amp; Zip Recruiter Go to <a href="http://DAILY-HARVEST.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DAILY-HARVEST.com</a> and enter promo code DELIBERATIONS to get three items FREE in your first box! To try ZipRecruiter for free go to <a href="http://ZIPRECRUITER.com/CHELSEA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ZIPRECRUITER.com/CHELSEA</a>

S2 Ep7: Statement Analysis Pt 2

S1 Ep14: BONUS EPISODE

S3 Ep18: The State's Case

Jurors analyze a video of Samantha and Troy as well as a heated voicemail in which the sub reprimands his mistress. The benchmarks for a Second Degree finding are discussed, and a Domme/friend of Samantha testifies about the defendant’s treatment of her romantic partners.

Jurors analyze a video of Samantha and Troy as well as a heated voicemail in which the sub reprimands his mistress. The benchmarks for a Second Degree finding are discussed, and a Domme/friend of Samantha testifies about the defendant’s treatment of her romantic partners.

S1 Ep6: Second Degree

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