Murder / Homicide
Attorney Josh Kolsrud Analyzes the “Bloody Sword Murder Trial” on Court TV
Recently, Attorney Josh Kolsrud joined Court TV to discuss the highly publicized “Bloody Sword Murder Trial” involving defendant Isaac Apodaca. The interview provided Josh an opportunity to lend his prosecutorial experience and legal expertise to a case that’s captured national attention due to its shocking allegations and bizarre twists.
Read MoreAttorney Josh Kolsrud Analyzes the Lori Vallow Daybell Guilty Verdict: Key Legal Takeaways
June 12, 2025 – News 12 Phoenix The recent guilty verdict in the high-profile Lori Vallow Daybell case has drawn national attention, with many questioning the speed of the jury’s decision and the strategies at play during the trial. Criminal defense attorney Josh Kolsrud, founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, joined Phoenix’s News 12 team to…
Read MoreInside the Lori Vallow Daybell Trial: Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Shares His Legal Insights
The Lori Vallow Daybell case has captivated national attention for years with its bizarre circumstances, tragic crimes, and courtroom drama. Last week, Fox 10 Talks hosted defense attorney Josh Kolsrud to analyze the latest twists in the high-profile conspiracy murder trial unfolding in Phoenix. Kolsrud, an experienced criminal attorney, broke down what makes this case so unprecedented—and what viewers should watch for as the legal saga continues.
Read MoreDefense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Appearing on Court TV : Insights On Lori Daybell Conspiracy Murder Trial
The ongoing case against Lori Vallow Daybell – a saga steeped in apocalyptic belief, broken families, and bloodshed – continues to seize national attention as her Arizona conspiracy trial unfolds. While testimony and evidence paint a harrowing portrait of her descent from suburban mom to convicted murderer, analysis from legal experts reveals the nuanced complexities of her defense strategy, particularly in her unorthodox choice to represent herself. Among the expert voices dissecting this high-profile trial, Phoenix criminal defense attorney Josh Kolsrud offers a uniquely insightful and measured assessment.
Read MoreDefense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Weighs In on the Menéndez Brothers’ Resentencing Hearing
In a recent interview with Phoenix Fox Local News, criminal defense attorney Josh Kolsrud offered his expert perspective on the highly anticipated resentencing hearing of Eric and Lyle Menéndez—the brothers convicted 35 years ago for the brutal murders of their parents. The interview, which also featured anchors discussing the case’s dramatic twists, shed light on what the public might expect as the court reexamines the sentence imposed half a century ago.
Read More“A Defense That Fell Apart”: Josh Kolsrud On The Fire Chief Kevin West Murder Trial
Defense attorney Josh Kolsrud said he was “flabbergasted” by the defense strategy used in the trial of fire chief Kevin West, who is accused of strangling his wife, Marcelle “Marcy” West. According to Kolsrud, the claim that Marcy West died from a seizure caused by a massage was not just unusual, but fundamentally flawed. As a trial lawyer who regularly handles homicide cases, he described the theory as a risky all-or-nothing approach that placed the entire defense on a medical explanation that was highly vulnerable to expert testimony.
Read MoreFrom Courtroom Strategist To Community Leader: Why Joshua Kolsrud Is A Trendsetter In Arizona
In Trendsetters AZ Foothills magazine, Joshua Kolsrud is spotlighted not just as the Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices, but as a modern legal advocate whose personal philosophy fuels his professional success. Known for his sharp advocacy and unwavering commitment to justice, Kolsrud’s story combines deep legal expertise with genuine human insight.
Read MoreDefense Gamesmanship: Josh Kolsrud Breaks Down the Banfield Trial Strategy
Criminal defense attorney Josh Kolsrud says he’s “floored” — but not by the evidence. In his view, the defense team’s recent moves are pure gamesmanship. Josh suggests the strategy is designed to distract prosecutors heading into a critical preparation weekend, forcing them to worry about cross-examination instead of tightening their closing arguments. He notes that Brendan Banfield himself appeared surprised by his attorneys’ statements, reinforcing Josh’s belief that this is a tactical play rather than a sign Banfield will testify. In fact, Josh predicts flatly: Banfield likely won’t take the stand.
Read MoreJosh Kolsrud Weighs In On Extradition Hearing Of Murder Suspect Michael Abadi With Channel 3 News
Phoenix News 3 is tracking the case of Michael Abadi, a well-known California farmer accused of shooting and killing his wife, Kerianne, in Pinetop just before Thanksgiving. Investigators say evidence points to Abadi driving from Imperial County, California to Arizona, committing the murder, and then returning to California, where he was later arrested in El Centro. While he’s expected to be sent back to Navajo County to face murder charges, the big question right now is timing—when will he actually appear in an Arizona courtroom?
Read MoreJosh Kolsrud Interviewed by Nancy Grace about David Anthony Burke, aka “Pain” “D4VD
September 30, 2025 – Nancy Grace Crime Stories The case surrounding David Anthony Burke (aka D4vd) and the tragic death of Celeste Rivas has captured national attention, not only for its disturbing details but also for the legal complexities it presents. On a recent episode of Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, our own Attorney Josh…
Read MoreNancy Guthrie Investigation: Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Analyzes What Happens Next
In this interview, defense attorney Josh Kolsrud explains that the Nancy Guthrie investigation appears to have reached a point where the public should expect very few updates until a major breakthrough occurs. He notes that in complex cases like this, law enforcement often withholds information while pursuing leads behind the scenes, meaning the public is likely seeing only a small portion of the overall investigative picture. Josh compares the situation to other high-profile cases where silence preceded an arrest, emphasizing that coordination with authorities in Mexico suggests investigators are actively working multiple angles
Read MoreJosh Kolsrud on the Brianna Aguilera Investigation: “Follow the Facts”
In a recent Court TV discussion, defense attorney Josh Kolsrud shared his perspective on why Austin police reached a suicide conclusion in the death of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera—and why, in his view, that conclusion isn’t inherently unreasonable based on what investigators have described so far.
Read MoreDefense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Insights on the Anna Kepner Cruise Ship Death
In a recent Court TV appearance, Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud shared legal insights on the investigation into the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a cruise ship. Below is a summary of the case background and highlights of Kolsrud’s perspective.
Read MoreCourt TV Appearance: Josh Kolsrud on the Trinity Poague Verdict
Criminal defense attorney Josh Kolsrud joined Court TV to discuss the guilty verdict in the Trinity Poague case, where Poague—a former Georgia pageant winner—was convicted on five of six counts and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years for the death of her boyfriend’s 18‑month‑old son.
Read MoreDefense Attorney Josh Kolsrud’s Continued Media Success 162 Interviews And Counting
“It’s been a heck of a year full of media! 162 interviews and counting. Excited and humbled, and can’t wait to see what the rest of the year brings” – Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud In Arizona’s dynamic legal landscape, few names have become as recognizable as Josh Kolsrud — a leading Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney…
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