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The Docket

The Docket

San Antonio Express-News

Courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala breaks down the most gripping trials in the Bexar County courthouse. With her decades of experience, Zavala expertly balances crime stories with the intricacies of the law and details from the scene in the courtroom. This podcast will resume in January 2021; until then, look for her insights on EN-Depth.

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San Antonio Express-News Courts and Crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala breaks down the 2014 and 2015 murders of what could be a San Antonio serial killer and rapist. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/crime/article/Alleged-S-A-serial-killer-indicted-in-murder-of-10642220.php?utm_campaign=podcast

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San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala explains the legal history of Genene Jones, a pediatric intensive care nurse, convicted in the 1984 for killing a 15-month-old San Antonio-area girl by injecting her with a fatal dose of muscle relaxers.

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San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala describes what led to the second mistrial in the gruesome murder of Jose Luis Menchaca, followed by details of the third person sentenced in the 2012 death of five year old Josiah Williams.

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San Antonio Express-News Courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala breaks down the first week of the Mott family lawsuit against Mission Park Funeral Chapels and Cemeteries. Robert “Dick” Tips, owner, and his wife, Kristin, who is president of the San Antonio-based funeral business, are being sued in civil court by the family of Julie Mott, 25, who died from cystic fibrosis in August 2015. Relatives learned her body went missing from a damaged casket the day after her memorial service, held at the Cherry Ridge facility on the Northwest Side, and before she was to be cremated. The body has not been found.

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The Docket - San Antonio Car Shop Owner Accused of Killing
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08/13/18 • 20 min

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala has details on 49 year old David James Gomez, a car shop owner accused of killing his business associate, 42 year old Isaias Flores, in 2015. Read more at https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Trial-begins-for-San-Antonio-car-shop-owner-13141566.php.

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San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala has news of the release of Frances Hall and the conviction of a Mark Benavides victim for the intoxication manslaughter of a father walking with his wife and son.

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https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/crime/article/Frances-Hall-convicted-of-killing-husband-2-13212016.php

https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Jury-convicts-San-Antonio-woman-in-2013-DWI-death-13213833.php

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Courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala discusses the recent trial for a dog attack that maimed a San Antonio senior in March of 2017.

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The Docket - Mark Benavides & Gregorio Barrera Updates
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05/14/18 • 24 min

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala gives updates on continued legal action against former Bexar County attorney Mark Benavides and a verdict for accused brother killer Gregorio Barrera.

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The Docket - Self defense and a juvenile murder case
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07/16/19 • 9 min

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 what led to the juvenile's release. For more information on this episode, visit: expressnews.com/podcasts/the-docket/

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The Docket - DWI Case Reinstated Against Catherine Amato
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05/21/18 • 22 min

San Antonio Express-News courts reporter Elizabeth Zavala has the latest updates on the ongoing saga involving local business woman Catherine Amato and a now reinstated February DWI charge that has led to the resignation of a Bexar County DA office employee.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Docket have?

The Docket currently has 80 episodes available.

What topics does The Docket cover?

The podcast is about News, True Crime and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Docket?

The episode title 'Accused S.A. Serial Killer Awaiting Psychiatric Evaluation' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Docket?

The average episode length on The Docket is 21 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Docket released?

Episodes of The Docket are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of The Docket?

The first episode of The Docket was released on Jan 29, 2018.

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