Trial of James Rackover
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Trial of James Rackover has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including 48 Hours. 2 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Robert CaliendoDefense attorney for James Rackover
Robert Caliendo argues the dent in DeLeon's ring suggested DeLeon struck Joey hard enough to be the killer.
“The ring had a sizable dent in it. And if you conclude that he hit Joseph so hard that he dented it”
48 Hours: What Happened in Apartment 4C? (May 7, 2026) · Listen from 38:04
Maurice SercarzDefense attorney for James Rackover
Maurice Sercarz argues Rackover's motive for removing the body was fear of losing his relationship with Jeffrey Rackover, not guilt of murder.
“James knew that if Jeffrey ever found out that a dead body had been discovered in his apartment, that was the end of their relationship”
48 Hours: What Happened in Apartment 4C? (May 7, 2026) · Listen from 33:46
Podcasts
- 48 Hours · 1 episode
Episodes
What Happened in Apartment 4C?48 Hours · May 7, 2026 · 42 min
Erin Moriarty reports on the 2016 murder of Joey Comunale in a Sutton Place apartment and the trial of impostor heir James Rackover.