Pretty Lies And Alibis

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"Pretty Lies and Alibis" is a true crime podcast hosted by GiGi McKelvey covering stories from across the world, focusing on providing fact-based episodes while maintaining respect for the victims and their families.

GiGi delves into various criminal cases, particularly those involving trials, offering deep dives on current casesm updates as the case works it's way to trial, and summarizing the day's testimony in about an hour or less, ensuring listeners get all the necessary information to stay informed about the case's progress.

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The mission of "Pretty Lies and Alibis" is to seek truth and follow the journey towards justice for victims and their families. This involves deep dives into cases, uncovering facts, and providing the most updated news on each case discussed.

Availability: The podcast is available on multiple platforms, including:
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Recent Episodes
  • CRASH COURSE: Lori Daybell Trial - Conspiracy To Commit Murder: Brandon Boudreaux (Update In Description)
    Jun 2, 2025 – 31:20
  • RECAP: Karen Read Trial Day 24
    May 31, 2025 – 17:24
  • RECAP: Karen Read Trial Days 22 & 23
    May 30, 2025 – 26:33
  • RECAP: Day 21 Karen Read Trial - Aperture Reconstruction Witness Judson Welcher
    May 28, 2025 – 12:46
  • RECAP: Day 20 Karen Read Trial No Opinion No Commentary (Forgot to publish)
    May 28, 2025 – 09:16
  • RECAP: Karen Read Trial - Day 19
    May 21, 2025 – 17:46
  • Karen Read Trial Day 18 - No Opinions, No Commentary
    May 20, 2025 – 30:23
  • RECAP: Day 17 Karen Read Trial DNA Expert & Taillight Reconstruction Witness
    May 16, 2025 – 05:36
  • RECAP: Day 16 Karen Read Trial - Medical Examiner Takes The Stand
    May 16, 2025 – 14:01
  • RECAP: Day 15 Karen Read Trial
    May 15, 2025 – 20:15
  • RECAP: Karen Read Trial - Day 14: Sally Port & Higgins At Police Station Videos Comes In
    May 13, 2025 – 26:41
  • RECAP DAY 13 Karen Read Trial Flirty Texts Between Karen & Brian Higgins
    May 10, 2025 – 39:32
  • RECAP: DAY 12 Karen Read Trial No Commentary, No Opinions
    May 9, 2025 – 32:08
  • RECAP: Day 11 Testimony In The Karen Read Trial No Commentery, No Opinions
    May 7, 2025 – 12:13
  • RECAP: Day 10 - Karen Read Trial: No Opinions, No Commentary
    May 7, 2025 – 28:51
  • RECAP: Karen Read Trial -Day 9
    May 6, 2025 – 38:53
  • RECAP: Karen Read Trial: Day 8 - Jen McCabe On Cross Exam .mp4
    May 3, 2025 – 39:22
  • UPDATES: Lori Daybell Juror Statements & Donna Adelson Hearing Recap
    May 1, 2025 – 10:37
  • RECAP: Day 7 Karen Read Retrial - Jen McCabe On Cross
    May 1, 2025 – 45:54
  • RECA: Day 6 Retrial Of Karen Read & Jen McCabe Takes The Stand
    Apr 30, 2025 – 21:28
  • RECAP: The Retrial Of Karen Read: Days 4 & 5
    Apr 28, 2025 – 17:22
  • Case Updates: Kouri Richins, Donna Adelson, & Rulings In The Bryan Kohberger Case
    Apr 27, 2025 – 13:13
  • RECAP: Day 3 Karen Read Retrial - Texts Come In
    Apr 24, 2025 – 27:01
  • RECAP: Day 2 - Karen Read Retrial
    Apr 24, 2025 – 37:22
  • RECAP: Karen Read Retrial - Day 1 Witnesses
    Apr 23, 2025 – 35:40
  • RECAP: Opening Statements In The Retrial Of Karen Read
    Apr 23, 2025 – 33:50
  • RECAP: Lori Daybell Trial Closing Arguments & The Jury Goes Home Early
    Apr 22, 2025 – 26:14
  • Catching Up With Bryan Kohberger Rulings
    Apr 21, 2025 – 12:28
  • RECAP- Lori Daybell Trial- Day 7 - The State Rests & Lori Rests (Sort Of)
    Apr 17, 2025 – 42:16
  • RECAP: Day 6 - Lori Daybell Trial: The Murder Of Charles Vallow
    Apr 16, 2025 – 23:03
  • Suave - The Pulitzer Prize Winning Podcast
    Apr 16, 2025 – 03:49
  • RECAP: Lori Daybell Trial - Day 5
    Apr 15, 2025 – 51:34
  • RECAP: Day 4 Lori Daybell Trial - Adam Cox & Kay Woodcock Take The Stand
    Apr 11, 2025 – 43:32
  • RECAP: Lori Daybell Trial - Day 3: Explosive Day In Court
    Apr 10, 2025 – 30:43
  • RECAP: Day 2 Lori Vallow Trial - The Murder Of Charles Vallow
    Apr 9, 2025 – 26:55
  • RECAP: Lori Daybell Trial - Openings & 1st Witnesses
    Apr 8, 2025 – 30:39
  • Pre-Trial Crash Course - The Murder Of Charles Vallow: Part 4. (Final)
    Apr 4, 2025 – 44:22
  • Pre-Trial Crash Course: Charles Vallow's Murder - Part 3
    Apr 3, 2025 – 24:36
  • Pre-Trial Crash Course: The Murder Of Charles Vallow - Part 2
    Apr 3, 2025 – 25:57
  • Pre-Trial Crash Course: Charles Vallow's Murder - Part 1
    Apr 3, 2025 – 23:01
  • Presenting: Crime House True Crime Stories
    Apr 2, 2025 – 15:47
  • RECAP: Lori Daybell's Wild Motion Hearing
    Apr 1, 2025 – 34:36
  • Plea Deal In Gavin Knupp Hit And Run - A Slap On The Wrist For Tyler Mailloux
    Mar 31, 2025 – 17:17
  • Reading Bryan Kohberger's College Paper On Crime Scene Investigation
    Mar 28, 2025 – 35:38
  • Updates: Mickey Stines, Donna Adelson, Kouri Richins, Lori Daybell, & Bryan Kohberger
    Mar 27, 2025 – 19:51
  • Lori Daybell Trial - Filings Flying & Lori Wants Prosecutor Off Case & Disbarred
    Mar 27, 2025 – 30:58
  • Breaking Down More Filings In Bryan Kohberger Case
    Mar 25, 2025 – 14:05
  • Reading New Bryan Kohberger Filings, Car Movements, DM's interviews, & Amazon Purchases
    Mar 21, 2025 – 21:36
  • Lori Vallow Wants AZ Cases Dismissed - Let's Read The Filing
    Mar 21, 2025 – 20:36
  • RECAP: Lori Daybell Hearing
    Mar 18, 2025 – 19:47
Recent Reviews
  • medicshelly223
    Karen Read, Trial coverage is GREAT, PERFECT..
    Awesome coverage on the Karen Read trial. Truly enjoy the way you have chosen to cover the Karen Read trial. Just straight FACTS. LOVE IT. Thank you. Between Karen Read and Sean Combs having trials going at same time, it’s all that is on the news, morning, noon, evening and at night. To be able to listen to your coverage on Karen Read is perfect. I have just kept the television off due to ALL stations just constantly talking about either Karen Read or Sean Combs trial coverage. Literally cannot get away from the constant coverage. The truly stomach turning/sickening/disgusting facts of Sean Comb”s trial coverage. Then the Karen Read case coverage is so divided, depending upon the “side” a station has chosen, then that is all they report. I am sick of hearing the constant coverage on both Sean Comb and Karen Read with all the biased. Thank you for the FACTS ONLY.
  • Mimilolo MG
    Amazing podcast!
    Love this podcast SO much! Gigi has one of the best podcasts out there! She sticks with the facts, interesting to listen to, does not get into drama like so many others out there. And is genuinely such a good kind person!
  • JanaLeeSS
    Top Notch Reporting
    Gigi always puts out a very professional and clear report into a short amount of time so I can keep up with cases that interest me without being overwhelmed. I can tell she puts a tremendous amount of thought, effort and heart into her accurate reporting. Thanks Gigi! You are appreciated!
  • bcfelicia
    Gigi is fantastic!
    Pretty Lies And Alibis does the work and it shows. You can count on Gigi to get the scoop and lay everything out in an understandable manner. If you’re a TC junkie, you will love this podcast. Thanks Gigi for being great and what you do and trustworthy.
  • NinaMac4
    Start now
    Gigi from Pretty Lies & Alibis is the straight-up GOAT… literally one of the Greatest of All Time. With years of experience under her belt, she connects the dots like few others in the game. She brings unmatched talent, kindness, and integrity to every episode, always reporting just the facts without unnecessary drama. Her voice is made for true crime. It is steady, clear, and engaging. You can tell she’s in it for all the right reasons and works her butt off to deliver quality content. If you’re looking for a new podcast to dive into, make this your first stop. You won’t regret it!
  • PDKel
    Maybe not for me
    Can’t understand all the legal terms she reads. Sometimes boring & hard to listen to.
  • Rejynator
    Love the concise coverage
    I love Gigi! Her southern accent just adds the cherry on top of an awesome overall podcast. Her trial coverage is some of my favorite. Very concise without opinion and commentary, lets me know what happened that day without all the fluff. I really enjoy the case updates as well. Overall I just really enjoy listening to this! Keep up the good work.
  • temptingthemuse
    Uninformed, Poor Research
    This show began with great intentions, but sadly, its coverage has been taken over by polarizing moderators “helping” the host who have their own bias and agenda spewed in covert means. Bless their hearts, Gigi’s spirit is lost as has the coverage declined in being very uninformed with facts and duly ill-prepared. Stick to shows that are faithful to the supporters that built their following versus those that become too egotistical to remain professional in how they do business. The show is only as good as its host and its info. Skip it.
  • Song8!
    Just okay.
    You can’t report well on something, when you don’t have the right information or know what you’re talking about. Saying Lori Vallow’s living room was empty, just had mirrors, when it’s a dance room and that’s what dance rooms look like and calling Alan Osmond, a super famous rock musician/TV star/musical director for The Osmond Brothers and Donny and Marie from the ‘70s, who is a very famous LDS celebrity, “whoever that person is” is terrible journalism. All these people just making money off of all the murdered people, including children, and not getting facts straight for actual reporting is starting to make me sick. Report the truth on crimes or it’s just gossip.
  • The original J-NICE
    #1 true crime go-to
    Thank you Gigi, for being my #1 go-to source for every case, deep-dives & latest updates 💖 over the past 8 or 9 years have always been the most reliable & consistent true crime podcast by far, and I am Especially LOVE love loving your new short(er) intro!!! 🙌 it’s amazing lol THANK YOU it’s so appreciated by many!! YOU are so appreciated!!!
  • Becky Boobet
    One Smart Lady
    Gigi, you are someone that I wish I was hanging out with!! You are a great podcaster! Keep it up! 🤜🏻
  • VAnzilotti
    Review
    Love GiGI! I listen everyday! She is my go to for understanding cases etc! Concise and informative ❤️
  • lindy luvs music
    Great work!
    Gigi does an excellent job of covering these cases. She breaks them down in a way that we can all understand. And she always stays focused on the victims and their families. Thanks for the great work!
  • Devine Ms D
    There are better
    I used to love Givi, her research, and presentation, but it ms not the same. Her association with trash so-called journalists such as Banfield .makes me question her authenticity and ability to distinguish fact from fiction.
  • Nothanks19
    Miss the old days
    This has become a job. In and out.
  • 12patches
    The real case reports
    I really appreciate your concise and timely reports from legal sources as the cases develop. It’s been hard to find a podcast covering the latest big cases accurately without a lot of extraneous commentary.
  • jgloveless
    Used to be really good
    This used to be just about my favorite podcast. Now GiGi basically just reads court documents. I know things have changed now that she’s become a “star” but I really miss the old long form content. I guess that doesn’t pay the bills though.
  • BJM0320
    Great Recap!
    Enjoy your podcast!
  • ColeBritney
    Perfect pod
    Thanks for the quick updates!!
  • directv app bites
    Love this pod!
    Is possible to turn the sound up? I have my EarPods maxed and when my work gets busy, it’s difficult to hear. But I listen anyway because I love your style of coverage on these cases. Thank you :)
  • itwasntmesir45
    Ads!
    Waaaaaayy too many ads on this show it's ridiculous!
  • Customer service snob
    Wonderful source of true crime analysis
    This person is the best at providing insight and analysis. Educated as a lawyer but with openness and a heart.
  • Gymmll
    What’s under gutters
    Gigi is was surprised to hear a veteran true crime podcaster mispronounce prima facie….. What do you call the area attached to your gutters……sounds the same👊
  • OllieandBear
    Thank you for straight-forward info
    It’s hard to find true crime reporters who don’t get lost in their own commentary.
  • maisiebarker
    Great listen!
    I found Gigi’s podcast a few months ago when feeling nosy about a specific case. I really the deep-dive specifics she offers, combined with the lovely southern cadence of her voice. Highly recommend!
  • simplemom2
    Best Fact Based/Victim Centered Podcast
    Gigi is the best at sticking to facts only & never gets lost in speculation nation. I truly appreciate & respect that about her. Love that she gives us the extra/interesting facts like what Chad’s life will be like on death row. Gigi is great at staying focused on the victims & I think that’s so important bc it’s easy to shift focus on defendant/court proceedings. Keep up the amazing work Gigi!
  • Spirit of Seven
    One of my favorite Podcast
    This Podcast covers all the bases. Informative, funny and entertaining!
  • Leryn08
    Ads
    I admit that I took a break between Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell’s trial listening to this podcast. There is definitely less coverage on this case, which is understandable given that this trial is being broadcast live. Most of us listening to this podcast work and don’t have time to listen to the trial in its entirety, hence why we are here. The ads seem to be more frequent and disturbingly some are for vape type products, with some type of disguise as they are able to help people stop smoking. From what I understand the FDA has not approved these as smoking or nicotine cessation products. Please, stop the equivalent of cigarette ads of the 1950’s and Joe Camel of the 1980’s, so we are no longer fueling an industry of products that continue to kill thousands of people daily.
  • melisdghj
    Best Podcast!
    I wish I could give more than 5⭐️! I look forward to a new episode every day! I love Gigi and how thorough she is with her episodes! I loved hearing all the updates with the Murdaugh trial, and I love how she goes in depth with all her episodes. I love that she is doing the crash courses with the Lori Vallow case! Can’t wait to meet her at crime con!!
  • Flower45power65
    Learn how to say words if your reporting
    Learn to say the towns correctly
  • ksfische
    Great trial coverage
    Love the Daybell trial coverage! Thank you!!
  • write2athena
    Top favorite!
    Love your summaries! Your podcast helps me keep up to date on major court cases. Keep up the great work!
  • kwdreams
    Love it but need more!
    Can you do a daily update on the trials you are following?
  • Lala88la
    Awesome
    Awesome pod
  • Sal4416
    Brava!!
    This is well researched and timely!! Great listen!
  • CRYROLFE
    Love it ! Great Updates!
    I am loving all the updates and your voice and cadence. I am super busy but still listen while at work…keeps me up to date without having to watch the news. Good job!
  • Connie2775
    Love your podcast!
    Thanks for all the updates on current true crime. Keep it coming.
  • ENMesa
    Grateful for GiGi
    Thank you GiGi for ALWAYS providing great content. I don’t care if your episodes are 20 minutes, or an hour and 20 minutes, your dedication is amazing and I am grateful.
  • MsTea828
    Favorite podcast
    I love this podcast. My only complaint is that when I first started listening, we were doing a deep dive into Ellen Greenberg. I was riveted! But then a new case came along (Kaitlyn Armstrong) and she says we’d revisit and continue Ellen later on. But then Dan Markel’s case came back into the news and Ellen was forgotten. Deep dives are glorious things and GiGi does a wonderful job. I appreciate the humor and focus on the victims.
  • Klo82413
    Disappointed
    This used to be my favorite podcast however I've noticed the quality lessen significantly over the past year. The podcasts have shortened in length and half of that are ads. My main issue is that cases & topics aren’t completed or she doesn’t follow thought what she said she would on-she just drops speaking on the completely. Like discussing her prison contact. Or when Gigi said she was going to do a series on people on death row. She stopped doing podcasts on Donna and Charli wire taps without warning. And there aren’t consistent, daily podcasts. There are just tidbits of random case updates sprinkled here and there. Like she’s lost interest or a desire. I just miss the old passion and consistency.
  • nonpoint44
    Good
    I really enjoy of the refresher episodes
  • Bergit11
    Confused and Disappointed
    This used to be my favorite podcast, mostly because of GiGi. Her case coverage was well researched and thorough, and she was a pleasure to listen to. Over the past 6+ months, however, her episodes have been shorter and shorter. Wagner and Vallow were hour episodes nearly everyday, and this was before sponsorships. Now episodes barely clock in at 20 minutes, and this includes ads. Episodes also feel rushed and forced. And for the life of me I can’t understand why there is no talk of Chad Daybell, a penalty case that has gripped the nation and stems from a case GiGi actually attended. The trial starts in two days, and rather than devoting episodes to Scott Peterson, a recap/refresher on the Daybell case seems like a no-brainer. Easily a week’s worth of content. It’s a missed opportunity that doesn’t make any sense and seems out of character. GiGi is the best at what she does if her hearts in it, which doesn’t seem to be the case anymore.
  • Me-Shell K James
    The BEST!
    GIGI knows her stuff and knows how to tell a story. She always has everything straight and for the most part is neutral when telling the facts. There’s never any drama with her channels, she’s as good as it gets!!
  • Joy in San Diego
    The detailed information is amazing. Gigi is a gem.
    This is such a great podcast if you want detailed information like jailhouse phone calls or the key takeaways from a trial, and you don’t have the time to sit through all of it. Gigi does an amazing job of getting the information and distilling it down to the timeframe that is accessible for most humans. Gigi has a spunkiness and personality that makes this podcast so enjoyable to listen to.
  • Min19737
    My favorite for trial recaps
    I also love her YouTube channel!
  • Truecrime Binger
    Love this podcast!
    Just started listening the last few months and Gigi has really brought me up to speed on a number of cases. I can’t get enough of the Markel/Adelson case! Her drops are my first to listen every time!
  • HESPINDY
    Absolute fave podcast! Love!
    I love hearing about your fam & friends & real life (boo to haters;). And your sense of humor. Very informative & detailed. I couldn’t think of a critique if I tried.
  • katiebreen123
    One of my new favorites!!
    Just discovered this podcast. It has quickly risen to the top of my True Crime list. I get excited when I see a new episode in my feed! I am obsessed with the Markel-Adelson case and this podcast does a great job of covering it. Lots of current and in-depth coverage.
  • Killissa
    Excellent Background on the Markel Case
    I particularly like that you are sharing some of the more “normal” (not case related) wiretaps. I am fascinated by these characters and their ability to just get on with life post murder plot - that is until it all comes crashing down. Knowing what we all know now, listening to these early wiretaps is, quite frankly, delicious! If any of them have any self awareness (perhaps prison will bring it forth) how it must absolutely destroy them to think that, you know, maybe we didn’t have to murder someone. Also enjoy how smart they think they are - when obviously they are bad at this. Thank you for a great podcast. I know there is much more to come and I’m here for it!
  • TFBUTLER
    Love
    Love listening to your podcast. Thanks for bringing it to me.
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