April 15, 2025

South Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer Louis Casadia Makes Powerful Podcast Debut

The NJ Criminal Podcast launched a bold new chapter with its latest host, South Jersey criminal defense attorney, and the debut episode couldn’t have landed harder. For his first appearance as host, Casadia sat down with seasoned defense lawyer James Leonard to revisit one of New Jersey’s most unsettling and unsolved criminal investigations: the Eastbound Strangler case in Atlantic City.

This gripping episode—already a fan favorite—became the most-watched video within 30 days of release across both NJ Criminal Podcast and its partner platform, The Bridgeton Beacon, a nonprofit media outlet that explores the culture and history of South Jersey. Early engagement outpaced every episode to date, including videos with thousands of hours of watch time on YouTube alone.

Revisiting the Eastbound Strangler Investigation

In November 2006, the bodies of four women were discovered lined up in a drainage ditch behind a seedy motel on the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township. All of the victims had ties to sex work. Their positioning and circumstances strongly suggested the work of a serial killer—dubbed “The Eastbound Strangler.”

The case remains unsolved. In this episode, James Leonard—who previously represented a person of interest in the investigation—offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to navigate such a high-profile, emotionally charged case. His commentary includes details about witness reliability, DNA evidence, and the long-term impact on both victims’ families and legal professionals.

A Strong Debut by a South Jersey Trial Lawyer

While Leonard has been featured on NJ Criminal Podcast multiple times, this was the first time he sat down with new host Casadia—and their dynamic was immediate.

As a former Assistant Prosecutor in Burlington and Atlantic Counties, Casadia brings firsthand knowledge of law enforcement procedures, investigative tactics, and courtroom strategy. He currently leads a private practice focused on aggressive, results-driven representation across South Jersey.

Casadia’s law firm, LaceLaw, provides legal services in a range of criminal matters, including:

Homicide defense representation in New Jersey
Legal defense for sex crime charges
Juvenile criminal defense in South Jersey
Legal services for drug crime cases
Robbery, burglary, and theft defense
General criminal defense services

His clear and steady delivery brings a new tone to the NJ Criminal Podcast—measured, experienced, and deeply rooted in trial practice.

Record-Breaking Performance Across Platforms

In addition to its home on NJ Criminal Podcast’s YouTube channel and website, the episode was also published on The Bridgeton Beacon Podcast, a nonprofit journalism project committed to sharing South Jersey stories. Together, the cross-posting helped the episode gain massive early traction.

The performance quickly outpaced all other podcast episodes to date in terms of:

Total YouTube views in the first 30 days
Website traffic to both NJCriminalPodcast.com and BridgetonBeacon.com
Podcast plays on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Direct listener engagement, including email follow-ups and shares

This performance proves that combining credible legal analysis with regional relevance creates a compelling formula—one that audiences are eager to engage with.

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