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Court Junkie

332 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7.9K ratings

Imagine being wrongfully convicted for a crime you didn't commit, or imagine your child's killer is still on the loose even though there's enough evidence for an arrest. I want to help shine light on the injustices of our judicial system. I delve into court documents, attend trials, and interview those close to the case to help me tell their stories.

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Ep 226: The Fatal Motorcycle Crash

January 30, 2023 21:57 - 48 minutes - 22 MB

After a tragic motorcycle crash killed 7 people in June 2019, prosecutors and attorneys would later argue in court over who was really responsible. Was it the defendant, 23-year-old Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, whose truck had crashed into the motorcycle group, or was it the fault of the lead motorcyclist? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Jordan Harbinger Sho...

Ep 225: The Disappearance of Kristin Smart

January 24, 2023 03:48 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MB

In May 1996, college freshman Kristin Smart disappeared, after attending a party. Decades passed before finally, arrests were made. Could prosecutors prove their case all these years later? A special thank you to Chloe Jones from The San Luis Obispo Tribune, for talking to us about this case. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civ...

Ep 224: Trying To Prove Innocence

January 16, 2023 21:56 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MB

Sedley Alley was convicted in 1985 of a brutal rape and murder that occurred just outside Memphis, Tennessee. For decades, Sedley maintained his innocence, but proving it would be a steep hill to climb. A special thank you to Daniel Medwed for talking to us about this case. Daniel’s new book, Barred: Why The Innocent Can’t Get Out of Prison is available here - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barred-daniel-s-medwed/1140835428. Highly recommend!  Post-Production for the show is provided by ...

Ep 223: The Repeat Offender

January 10, 2023 00:10 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

In May 2022, 43-year-old Kay Baker was found dead in front of a neighbor’s house. Investigators quickly learned that the suspect had a sordid past. Did the system fail to protect his latest victim? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Sponsors in this episode: Peloton - Learn more at onepeloton.com.  Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressiv...

Ep 222: The Plot To Kidnap The Governor

December 20, 2022 01:29 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MB

In October 2020, the shocking arrests of multiple members of two militia groups were announced. The charges included allegations of an alleged terrorist plot - whose target was Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan. But with an FBI informant seemingly at the helm, would the jury convict them? NOTE: I will be taking a short break for the holidays. I’ll be back with a new episode on Monday, January 9. Happy Holidays!  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases...

Ep 221: 13 Years Later - Who Killed Ken Juedes?

December 13, 2022 05:32 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MB

In August 2006, 58-year-old Ken Juedes was found shot to death in his home. 13 years later, there would finally be an arrest.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/court and get on your way to being your best self. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.co...

Ep 220: Waukesha Parade Attack

December 05, 2022 22:10 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MB

In November 2021, the city of Waukesha, Wisconsin held their annual Christmas parade. But then tragedy struck, and multiple people lost their lives. The trial that followed wasn’t a whodunnit, but the defendant made headlines when he decided to represent himself and disrupt the courtroom.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Storyworth - Go to StoryWorth....

Ep 219: The Explosion in Richmond Hill

November 29, 2022 04:43 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MB

After an explosion rips through a subdivision known as Richmond Hill in Indianapolis, investigators try to find the source. Was it an accident or was it pre-planned? Thank you to Kristine Philips and Rich Van Wyk for talking to us about this case.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online thera...

Ep 218: The Murder of Sister Margaret Ann Pahl

November 22, 2022 04:34 - 55 minutes - 24 MB

On Holy Saturday in 1980, Sister Margaret Ann Pahl was found dead. She had been brutally murdered, but her murder would go unsolved for more than a quarter century.  Thank you to journalist and author David Yonke for helping us with this case. Be sure to check out his book, “Sin, Shame, & Secrets: A True Story of the Murder of a Nun.”  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors ...

Ep 217: The Suspicious Fire

November 14, 2022 23:43 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MB

Nikki Entzel called 911 in January 2020, reporting that the house she shared with her husband was on fire. Inside, was her husband’s deceased body.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/Court and get on your way to being your best self. Killer Psyche Daily -...

Ep 216: The R. Kelly Trials

November 08, 2022 02:19 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MB

In the 1990’s, R. Kelly was a hugely popular R&B singer. In 2021, he was convicted of racketeering, sexual exploitation of a child and kidnapping. In this episode, we cover his latest charges and trials.  A special thank you to Jon Seidel for helping us with this case. Follow him on Twitter @SeidelContent.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: BetterHelp ...

Ep 215: The Survivor (Trevor Summers Trial)

October 31, 2022 23:39 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MB

In March 2017, Alisa Summers was kidnapped by her ex-husband, Trevor Summers, in a harrowing days-long ordeal that terrified the community near Tampa, Florida. Years later, she would bravely take him on inside a courtroom.  NOTE: This episode contains testimony about domestic and sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Progr...

CIVIL Podcast - OJ Simpson Civil Trial Preview

October 26, 2022 19:20 - 8 minutes - 9.18 MB

Follow and Subscribe to CIVIL:  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2t0u9w6Ese6sEotrhlvE5a?si=30c8557e16834a2f

Ep 214: “The Fitbit Murder” (Rick Dabate Trial)

October 25, 2022 00:33 - 1 hour - 30.1 MB

On December 23, 2015, Rick Dabate called 911 and told them an intruder had broken into the home he shared with his wife, Connie. When first responders arrived, they found Connie deceased. Prosecutors later told a jury that there was never an intruder and that Rick was a murderer. Would the jury agree? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfar...

Ep 213: The Ex-Boyfriend/Kevin Eastman Trial (Part 2)

October 18, 2022 18:12 - 1 hour - 32.8 MB

Was Kevin Eastman so jealous of his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend, that he committed first-degree murder? Or was someone else the real killer? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Pair Eyewear - Go to PairEyewear.com/COURT for 15% off your first purchase. June’s Journey - Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play Progressive Insurance - Vis...

Ep 213: The Ex-Boyfriend/Kevin Eastman Trial (Part 1)

October 10, 2022 20:48 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MB

Was Kevin Eastman so jealous of his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend, that he committed first-degree murder? Or was someone else the real killer? Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Law & Crime Staff. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Clare - Go to clare.com/COURT for 10% off your order. ...

Ep 212: The Danielle Redlick Trial (Part 2)

October 03, 2022 20:24 - 1 hour - 34.3 MB

In January 2019, Danielle Redlick called 911 to report that her husband, Michael Redlick, was dead. An investigation revealed a tumultuous relationship between the two, but what did it really mean? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  Notion...

Ep 212: The Danielle Redlick Trial (Part 1)

September 26, 2022 21:56 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MB

In January 2019, Danielle Redlick called 911 to report that her husband, Michael Redlick, was dead. An investigation revealed a tumultuous relationship between the two, but what did it really mean? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors: Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  Post-Production for th...

The Defendant: Linda Cooney

September 19, 2022 22:35 - 1 hour - 33.8 MB

It all started when Linda Cooney’s ex-husband, Jim Cooney, was found dead inside her home in February 1992. But the story was far from over.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://www.podcastone.com/pd/CIVIL Sponsors in this episode: Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  Post-Production for the show is provided by J...

Ep 211: The Defendant: Linda Cooney

September 19, 2022 22:35 - 1 hour - 33.8 MB

It all started when Linda Cooney’s ex-husband, Jim Cooney, was found dead inside her home in February 1992. But the story was far from over.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfar...

Ep 210: The Death of Daunte Wright

September 12, 2022 22:14 - 1 hour - 31.1 MB

On April 11, 2021, 20-year-old Daunte Wright was shot and killed after being pulled over by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Former officer Kim Potter went on trial the following year, telling the jury she confused her taser with her handgun.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Freshly - Take advantage of Freshly’s End-of-Summer Sale and score a special deal: $125 o...

Ep 209: The Case of Nick Hillary

September 06, 2022 23:30 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MB

On October 24, 2011, 12-year-old Garrett Phillips was found dead inside his mother’s apartment in Potsdam, New York. A local soccer coach was soon arrested and charged with the murder. But did authorities have the right guy, or is the murderer still out there? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Pair Eyewear - Go to PairEyewear.com/COURT for 15% off your first purchase. ...

Ep 208: The Todt Family Murders (Part 2)

August 22, 2022 20:13 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MB

In January 2020, police officers responded to a home in Celebration, Florida. What they found was horrifying.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998?i=1000569582156 Sponsors in this episode: Notion - Get started for free at Notion.com/COURT. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare a...

Ep 208: The Todt Family Murders (Part 1)

August 15, 2022 20:29 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

In January 2020, police officers responded to a home in Celebration, Florida. What they found was horrifying. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998?i=1000569582156 Sponsors in this episode: Shopify - Go to Shopify.com/court...

Ep 207: Ghislaine Maxwell Trial: The Victims’ Stories

August 08, 2022 22:11 - 1 hour - 29 MB

In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the trial testimony of the four victims the prosecution brought to the stand during the Ghislaine Maxwell trial.  Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998?i=1000569582156 Sponsors in...

Ep 206: What Happened To Tara Grinstead? (Part 2)

August 01, 2022 20:36 - 1 hour - 29.4 MB

In October 2005, 30-year-old Tara Grinstead disappeared from her home in Ocilla, Georgia. For years, the case went unsolved, until the podcast Up and Vanished brought the case back into the headlines.  After two arrests and two trials, would we finally get answers as to what happened to Tara? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998?i=1000569582156 Sponsors in this...

Ep 206: What Happened To Tara Grinstead? (Part 1)

July 26, 2022 00:22 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

In October 2005, 30-year-old Tara Grinstead disappeared from her home in Ocilla, Georgia. For years, the case went unsolved, until the podcast Up and Vanished brought the case back into the headlines.  After two arrests and two trials, would we finally get answers as to what happened to Tara? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998 Spotify: https://open.spotify....

Ep 205: “How To Murder Your Husband”

July 12, 2022 02:37 - 55 minutes - 25.1 MB

In 2011, Nancy Crampton Brophy wrote an online essay entitled, “How To Murder Your Husband.” Seven years later, her husband was murdered.  Sponsors in this episode: Peloton - Start your free 30 day app trial today. Learn more at onepeloton.com. New members only. Terms apply.  June’s Journey - Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and c...

Ep 204: The Retrial - Katherine Magbanua (Part 2)

July 05, 2022 14:47 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

In July 2014, Dan Markel, an FSU law professor, was gunned down in his driveway in Tallahassee, Florida. The investigation led police to the discovery of a nasty divorce, wealthy former in-laws, and a murder-for-hire so complex that the investigation continues to this day.  Back in Episode 93, I covered the trial of two of the defendants - Sigfredo Garcia and Katherine Magbanua. While Sigfredo was convicted, the jury couldn’t decide on Katherine’s involvement. In this episode, Katherine goe...

Ep 204: The Retrial - Katherine Magbanua

June 27, 2022 21:20 - 1 hour - 35.4 MB

In July 2014, Dan Markel, an FSU law professor, was gunned down in his driveway in Tallahassee, Florida. The investigation led police to the discovery of a nasty divorce, wealthy former in-laws, and a murder-for-hire so complex that the investigation continues to this day.  Back in Episode 93, I covered the trial of two of the defendants - Sigfredo Garcia and Katherine Magbanua. While Sigfredo was convicted, the jury couldn’t decide on Katherine’s involvement. In this episode, Katherine goe...

Ep 204: The Retrial - Katherine Magbanua (Part 1)

June 27, 2022 21:20 - 1 hour - 35.4 MB

In July 2014, Dan Markel, an FSU law professor, was gunned down in his driveway in Tallahassee, Florida. The investigation led police to the discovery of a nasty divorce, wealthy former in-laws, and a murder-for-hire so complex that the investigation continues to this day.  Back in Episode 93, I covered the trial of two of the defendants - Sigfredo Garcia and Katherine Magbanua. While Sigfredo was convicted, the jury couldn’t decide on Katherine’s involvement. In this episode, Katherine goe...

Ep 203: The Horse Trainer

June 20, 2022 19:36 - 1 hour - 29.9 MB

In 2019, the world of Dressage horse training was shocked when renowned horse trainer Michael Barisone was caught in the center of a near-fatal shooting.  Sponsors in this episode: Nutrafol - Get $15 off at Nutrafol.com with code COURTJUNKIE.  Peloton - The Peloton Bike+ is now $500 less, including FREE delivery and setup. More game changing prices available on the original Peloton Bike and Peloton Tread. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more.  Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com ...

Ep 202: The Traffic Stop

June 13, 2022 20:18 - 1 hour - 27.4 MB

Today’s episode was requested by a listener who asked that we cover the death of Officer Scott Patrick and the trial of Brian Fitch, Sr.  If you have a trial you’d like for us to cover, please email [email protected] and include “Listener Request” in the subject line.  Sponsors in this episode: Shopify - Go to Shopify.com/courtjunkie for a FREE 14-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with a...

Ep 201: The Trial of Dr. William Husel

June 06, 2022 21:37 - 1 hour - 29 MB

After a series of deaths at Mount Carmel West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, a doctor is arrested and charged with murder.  Sponsors in this episode: Pair Eyewear - Get glasses as unique as you are. One pair, infinite style. Starting at just $60. Go to paireyewear.com/COURT for 15% off your first purchase. Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  Peloton - The Peloton Bike+ is now $500 less, includin...

REPLAY - The Diabolical Husband

May 31, 2022 21:04 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MB

Hey everyone, no new episode this week. Instead of leaving the feed empty, I figured I would post a repeat episode, from April 2019. I'll be back next week with a regular CJ episode - thank you for your patience!  In December 2012, officers in Arlington Heights, Illinois, started looking into a cold case involving a suspect named Donnie Rudd. One cold case led to another, and the shocking discovery that Donnie may have murdered multiple people as he walked free for 45 years. In this episod...

Ep 200: The Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult Trial

May 23, 2022 20:37 - 1 hour - 33.2 MB

In March 2022, 31-year-old Claudia Drury bravely took the stand to recount her horrific experience after being lured into a sex cult while in college at Sarah Lawrence. In this episode, we dive into her shocking testimony about cult leader Larry Ray, on trial for multiple charges, including sex trafficking.  Thank you to Adam Klasfeld for talking to us about this case. Follow him on Twitter @KlasfeldReports.  Sponsors in this episode: Nutrafol - Get $15 off at Nutrafol.com with code COURT...

Ep 199: The Movie Theater Shooting (Curtis Reeves Trial)

May 16, 2022 19:30 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MB

A fatal confrontation inside a movie theater in Wesley Chapel, Florida, results in the death of one man and the arrest of another.  Sponsors in this episode: Peloton - The Peloton Bike+ is now $500 less, including FREE delivery and setup. More game changing prices available on the original Peloton Bike and Peloton Tread. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more.  Novo - Sign up for your FREE business checking account at Novo.co/COURT and get access to over $5,000 in perks and discounts.  Shopi...

Ep 198: Bart and Krista Halderson

May 09, 2022 20:02 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MB

Bart and Krista Halderson were reported missing in July 2021. As investigators looked into their disappearance, they discovered that someone close to the couple knew more than what they were saying.  Sponsors in this episode: Tractive - Right now you can save 20% off any device by visiting tractive.com & use the code COURT at check out.  Sling - Try it free today: Go to Sling.com.  Pair Eyewear - Get glasses as unique as you are. One pair, infinite style. Starting at just $60. Go to pai...

Ep 197: Daytona Serial Killer

May 02, 2022 18:48 - 50 minutes - 23 MB

In late 2005 and early 2006, a series of killings took place in Daytona Beach, Florida, that appeared to be the work of a serial killer. Just as the investigation heated up, it went cold. Then, a decade later, the killer struck again.  Sponsors in this episode: Article - Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more by going to Article.com/COURT.  Peloton - Visit onepeloton.com to learn more.  Shopify - Go to Shopify.com/courtjunkie for a FREE 14-day trial and get full access to Shopif...

The Bicyclist (Part 2)

April 25, 2022 20:06 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MB

On September 22, 2020, a physical altercation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ended in the death of 54-year-old Jason Cleereman. The defendant, Theodore Edgecomb, claims he was afraid for his life, and his defense attorney tells the jury that there’s plenty of reasonable doubt to acquit. Sponsors in this episode: AURA - From now until Mother’s Day, Court Junkies can save on the perfect gift by visiting auraframes.com, and using the code COURT to get up to $20 off while supplies last.  Peloton - ...

Ep 196: The Bicyclist (Part 2)

April 25, 2022 20:06 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MB

On September 22, 2020, a physical altercation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ended in the death of 54-year-old Jason Cleereman. The defendant, Theodore Edgecomb, claims he was afraid for his life, and his defense attorney tells the jury that there’s plenty of reasonable doubt to acquit.  Sponsors in this episode: AURA - From now until Mother’s Day, Court Junkies can save on the perfect gift by visiting auraframes.com, and using the code COURT to get up to $20 off while supplies last.  Peloton -...

Ep 196: The Bicyclist (Part 1)

April 19, 2022 03:04 - 1 hour - 30.2 MB

On September 22, 2020, a physical altercation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ended in the death of 54-year-old Jason Cleereman. The defendant, Theodore Edgecomb, claims he was afraid for his life, and his defense attorney tells the jury that there’s plenty of reasonable doubt to acquit. Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Missed the Boll & Branch April sale? Court Junkies can get a post-sale 20% site wide discount through the end of April with promo code COURT at BollandBranch.com. June’s...

Ep 195: Long Road To Justice: Nailah Franklin

April 11, 2022 18:59 - 54 minutes - 24.7 MB

In September 2007, 28-year-old Nailah Franklin disappeared from her apartment in Chicago. Even though an arrest was made shortly thereafter, the suspect’s trial wouldn’t begin for another eight years.  Thank you to Professor Bennett Gershman from Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University for speaking with us about this case.  Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Sponsors in this epi...

Ep 194: Man on the Run: Markeith Loyd

April 04, 2022 18:17 - 1 hour - 31 MB

In January 2017, Markeith Loyd was on the run, after his ex-girlfriend had been shot and killed. One more fatality would occur before investigators finally caught up with him.  Sponsors in this episode: Article - Get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, go to Article.com/COURT. Tractive - Right now you can save 20% off any device by visiting Tractive.com and using the code COURT at checkout. Peloton - Visit onepeloton.com to learn more.  Sling - Try it free today: Go ...

Ep 193: The Waffle House Shooting

March 28, 2022 20:14 - 1 hour - 27.4 MB

In April 2018, a tragic shooting occurred at a Waffle House near Nashville, Tennessee. Four people lost their lives, and many more were injured.  Sponsors in this episode: Express VPN - Visit EXPRESSVPN.com/courtjunkie to get three months free on a one-year package.  Ring - To learn more about the Ring Alarm Pro, go to Ring.com/COURT. Squarespace - Go to squarespace.com/COURT for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: COURT to save 10% off your first purchase of ...

Ep 192: The Home Invasion

March 22, 2022 01:55 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MB

After 70-year-old Kay Mortensen was killed in a deadly home invasion, the investigation into his murder stalled. Who wanted him dead, and why? And would prosecutors be able to prove their case years later? Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you go to bollandbranch.com and use promo code court at checkout. Peloton - Visit onepeloton.com to learn more.  Shopify - Go to Shopify.com/courtjunkie for a FREE 14-day trial and get full access to Sh...

Ep 191: Deadly Secrets: The Murder of Shanti Cooper-Tronnes

March 14, 2022 19:09 - 1 hour - 37.3 MB

50-year-old David Tronnes called police on April 24, 2018 to report that he had found his wife dead in the bathtub. He immediately became a suspect, but would her family ever get answers? Sponsors in this episode: Daily Harvest - Go to DailyHarvest.com/COURT to get up to $40 off your first box.  Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  Peloton - Visit onepeloton.com to learn more.  Squarespace - ...

Ep 190: The Death of Ben Renick

March 07, 2022 21:41 - 1 hour - 37.7 MB

Ben Renick, a notorious snake breeder, was brutally murdered in June 2017. Prosecutors would later tell a jury that it wasn’t the first time someone had tried to kill him.  Sponsors in this episode: Article - Go to Article.com/COURT to get $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more.   Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose.  Peloton - Visit OnePeloton.com to learn more. Killer Psyche - Listen t...

Ep 189: The Trap (Carlos Cruz-Echevarria)

February 28, 2022 23:05 - 54 minutes - 24.6 MB

In November 2017, the body of 60-year-old Carlos Cruz-Echevarria was found lying in the street next to a disabled vehicle. Detectives concluded that he had stopped to help a stranded motorist when he was killed. But was there more to the story? Sponsors in this episode: Freshly - Freshly is offering Court Junkies $40 off your first two orders when you go to FRESHLY DOT COM/COURT. Apartments.com - Millions of renters rely on Apartments.com every month to search the most comprehensive inven...

Ep 188: The Investigation & Disappearance of Amy Henslee

February 21, 2022 22:29 - 1 hour - 27.8 MB

In January 2011, 30-year-old Amy Henslee disappeared. A lengthy investigation cast a very public spotlight on her marriage, and people she associated with. In the end, would the truth be revealed? Sponsors in this episode: Boll & Branch - Go to bollandbranch.com, and get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code court at checkout. Accused Season 4 - Follow Accused Season 4: The Impending Execution of Elwood Jones on Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. Or you can binge all 7 ep...

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