Court Junkie
334 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7.9K ratingsImagine 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 106: The Death of Jordan Davis: The Loud Music Trial
April 06, 2020 16:24 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBIt was Black Friday 2012, and 17-year-old Jordan Davis was sitting with friends in a parked car outside a gas station in Jacksonville, Florida. They were playing loud music, while waiting for their friend, who had gone inside the store. Within minutes, gunshots rang out and Jordan was shot and killed. At the high-profile trial, Jordan’s killer, 45-year-old Michael Dunn, claimed he feared for his life, after getting into an argument with Jordan over the loud music. But would the evidence sup...
Ep 105: The “Blue Moon Killer” Trial
March 30, 2020 20:42 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBWhen 78-year-old Voncile Smith and her two adult sons were murdered in their home, police immediately found their suspect. But did they really find the killer, or is the killer still out there? Sponsors in this episode: - Madison Reed - Court Junkies can get 10% off plus FREE SHIPPING on their first Color Kit by visiting Madison-Reed.com and using code COURT. - Native - Go to nativedeodorant.com and use promo code junkie during checkout for 20% off your first purchase. - Ritual - Get 10% of...
Ep 104: The Wrong Way Driver
March 23, 2020 17:59 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIt was Saturday, October 8, 2016. Calls of a wrong way driver on the Interstate were bombarding the 911 dispatch in the area of Williston, Vermont. Before the night would end, there would be two car crashes and 5 teenagers who lost their lives. At trial, the driver’s defense was that he was legally insane at the time, but Prosecutors say he did it out of anger, after recent occurrences in his life. Sponsors in this episode: - Everyplate - Get 3 weeks of EveryPlate meals for only $2.99 pe...
Ep 103: The State of New York vs. Harvey Weinstein (Part 3)
March 16, 2020 20:28 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBIn Part 3, we take a look at the defense, verdict, and sentencing in the New York trial of Harvey Weinstein, former Hollywood executive producer accused of predatory sexual assault and rape. This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner from the Law & Crime Trial Network. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @JenniferTintner. Sponsors in this episode: - Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. - Bombas.- Buy your Bombas at Bombas.com/COURT today, ...
Ep 103: The State of New York vs. Harvey Weinstein (Part 2)
March 09, 2020 20:33 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBNOTE: The testimony in this episode contains explicit details. Listener discretion is advised. In Part 2, we go behind the scenes of the New York trial of Harvey Weinstein, former Hollywood executive producer accused of predatory sexual assault and rape. Sponsors in this episode: - Care/of - For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com/junkie50 and enter code JUNKIE50. - Rothys - Check out all the amazing styles available right now at Rothys.com/COURT. - The Real Real - Sho...
Ep 103: The State of New York vs. Harvey Weinstein (Part 1)
March 02, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBIn this episode, we go behind the scenes of the New York trial of Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood executive producer accused of predatory sexual assault and rape. Sponsors in this episode: - Jenny Craig - Lose 16 pounds for $16 plus the cost of food. Get $100 in free food and a weight loss DNA kit with purchase when you go to JennyCraig.com/COURT. - Feals - Become a member by going to Feals.com/junkie and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. - Policygenius - P...
Ep 102: The Circumstantial Case (Ashley McArthur Trial)
February 24, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBWhat happened to 33-year-old Taylor Wright? In September 2017, Taylor’s body was found on a friend’s family farm. But without any solid direct evidence linking that friend to the crime, would justice ever be served for Taylor? This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner from the Law & Crime Trial Network. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @JenniferTintner. Sponsors in this episode: - Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. - LOLA - Get 30% of...
Ep 101: The Gas Station Robbery (Logan Sinclair Trial)
February 17, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MBIn November 2015, a robbery took place inside a Sunoco gas station in Parma, Ohio, that would leave one person dead, and another shot multiple times. The robber was arrested and charged with aggravated murder, but would argue in court that what happened wasn’t murder. Sponsors in this episode: - Lightstream - If you apply now, you can get a special interest rate discount and save even more. Go to Lightstream.com/COURT. - Policygenius - Policygenius makes finding the right life insurance a...
Ep 100: Calculated Killer or Mentally Insane?
February 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 38 MBIn August 2015, gunshots rang out in a quiet Florida neighborhood. Two deceased bodies were found and one suspect was taken into custody. As investigators interviewed the suspect and looked into what had happened that day, they realized that this wasn’t an ordinary case. Sponsors in this episode: - Bombas - Go to BOMBAS.com/COURT and get 20% off your first purchase. - Joybird - Go to joybird.com/COURT you can receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code COU...
Ep 99: Rebecca’s Story
February 03, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 22 MBIn October 2019, I received an email from Rebecca Moore, who had quite a story to tell about a tragedy that occurred within her family. In this episode, we go into detail about what happened and how she and her family coped with the deaths of loved ones, and the conviction of another. Sponsors in this episode: - Madison Reed - Get ammonia-free multi-tonal hair color delivered right to your door for less than $25. Court Junkies can get 10% off plus free shipping on your first color kit by vi...
Ep 98: Murder in the Red Shed
January 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBIn November 2018, 43-year-old Todd Mullis called 911, telling the dispatcher that his wife, 39-year-old Amy Mullis, had fallen on a corn rake at their family farm. But when the injuries didn’t match that scenario, investigators quickly realized that Amy had been murdered. But was Todd really the killer? This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner, from the Law & Crime Network. Follow her on Twitter @JenniferTintner. Sponsors in this episode: - Best Fiends - Download Best F...
Ep 97: The Death of Samira Frasch
January 20, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBWhen 38-year-old Samira Frasch was found deceased in her swimming pool on February 22, 2014, investigators in Tallahassee, Florida, immediately looked to her estranged husband. Was her death an accident, or was it murder? This episode was researched and written by Jordan Hensley. Sponsors in this episode: - Care/of: For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code Junkie50. - Lightstream - Apply now at Lightstream.com/COURT to get a special interest rate discount...
Ep 96: The Brooke Skylar Richardson Case (Part 2)
January 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBWhen 18-year-old Brooke Skylar Richardson went to the doctor for a routine checkup, she learned that she was pregnant and was due to give birth in a matter of weeks. Just nine days later, she gave birth to a baby she says was not alive, and then concealed the body. Prosecutors claim she killed the baby in order to hide the pregnancy from her friends and family. In Part 2, you’ll hear what happened at Skylar’s trial. This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner, from the La...
Ep 96: The Brooke Skylar Richardson Case (Part 1)
January 06, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBWhen 18-year-old Brooke Skylar Richardson went to the doctor for a routine checkup, she learned that she was pregnant and was due to give birth in a matter of weeks. Just nine days later, she gave birth to a baby she says was not alive, and then concealed the body. Prosecutors claim she killed the baby in order to hide the pregnancy from her friends and family. In Part 1, you’ll hear what happened, including from Skylar herself, in her interviews with police. You’ll also hear how investig...
Ep 95: The Plot To Kill (Leon Jacob Trial)
December 09, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBIn March 2017, 39-year-old Leon Jacob, a doctor from Houston, Texas, told an undercover officer that he wanted his ex-girlfriend “taken care of.” Leon’s new girlfriend, a prominent veterinarian, also had a problem she wanted “taken care of”- her ex-husband. Would the couple get away with trying to have their exes killed, or would they be convicted of solicitation of murder? Sponsors in this episode: - Policygenius is the easy way to shop for life insurance online. Go to policygenius.com, ...
Ep 94: Murder in Conyers, Georgia
December 02, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBIn January 2010, 34-year-old Nikki Whitehead was found murdered in her home in Conyers, Georgia. Her 16-year-old twin daughters told police they had found their mother deceased in her bathtub when they returned home from school. The months-long investigation revealed numerous suspects and uncovered details of a home life that wasn’t what it seemed. This episode was researched and written by Kathleen McWilliams. Sponsors in this episode: - Best Fiends - Best Fiends is a 5-star rated mobile...
Ep 93: The Murder of Dan Markel (Part 2)
November 25, 2019 07:00 - 46.1 MBIn July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was shot and killed in the driveway of his home in Tallahassee, Florida. Investigators immediately suspected that the family of Dan’s ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, was behind the murder, but would they be able to prove it? After two years of investigation, three arrests were made in the case - Luis Rivera, Sigfredo Garcia, and Katherine Magbanua. The Prosecution’s theory is that the Adelson family hired Katherine, who was dating Wendi’s brother Charlie, to...
Ep 93: The Murder of Dan Markel (Part 1)
November 18, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBIn July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was shot and killed in the driveway of his home in Tallahassee, Florida. Investigators immediately suspected that the family of Dan’s ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, was behind the murder, but would they be able to prove it? After two years of investigation, three arrests were made in the case - Luis Rivera, Sigfredo Garcia, and Katherine Magbanua. The Prosecution’s theory is that the Adelson family hired Katherine, who was dating Wendi’s brother Charlie, ...
Ep 92: The Proposition (Sean Foley Trial)
November 11, 2019 07:00 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBIn August 2018, police officers in Blount County, Tennessee, responded to a call from 24-year-old Sean Foley. Sean told the dispatchers that he had shot and killed a man, but said he did it because the man had been molesting his girlfriend. Sean was arrested and charged with murder, but would the details that would come out in court make the jury sympathetic to what Sean did? This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner, from the Law & Crime Network. Follow Jennifer on Twitter...
Ep 91: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel (Mark Carver Trial)
November 04, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MBIn May 2008, there was a strange scene along the Catawba River in Gaston County, North Carolina - a 20-year-old college student was found dead beside her car. Two local fishermen were arrested, and one of them was convicted of murder. Years later, that conviction was overturned due to, in part, ineffective assistance of counsel. Today’s episode looks at the evidence presented at trial, the overturned conviction, and what will happen next in this case. Special thanks to Mark’s attorney, Ch...
Ep 90: The Story of Lateisha Green
October 28, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBIn November 2008, 22-year-old Lateisha Green was shot and killed outside of a house party in Syracuse, New York. The suspect was tried for murder in what was New York’s first hate crime prosecution involving the death of a transgender person. Would justice be served for Lateisha? Sponsors in this episode: - Autopsy - The hit Reelz Channel show “Autopsy” is coming to PodcastOne with all new episodes. Download new episodes every week on Apple Podcasts and PodcastOne. - Forevernote makes...
Ep 89: The Hollywood Ripper (Michael Gargiulo Trial)
October 21, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBIn April 2008, authorities in Santa Monica, California arrested a man for breaking into a woman’s home and brutally attacking her with a knife. She survived, but they were they shocked to find that she wasn’t his first victim. Not even close. Sponsors in this episode: - Best Fiends - Best Fiends is a 5-star rated mobile puzzle game on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Download it now for free. - Forevernote - Forevernote makes it easy for families to preserve their most precious memori...
Ep 88: Death Of An Innocent Man (Amber Guyger Trial)
October 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBIt was a trial that caught the attention of people all over the country. How and why did Amber Guyger, an off-duty police officer, walk into the wrong apartment and shoot and kill an innocent man? Sponsors in this episode: - NetSuite - Download your FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” at NetSuite.Com/COURT. - Policygenius - Policygenius is the easy way to shop for life insurance online. Go to PolicyGenius.com, get quotes, and apply in minutes. - The Real Real - Shop fr...
Ep 87: The Ominous Warning
October 07, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBIn January 2006, a 33-year-old mother of three was found dead in her home after being involved in a contentious custody battle with the father of her young son. That father seems to have an airtight alibi, but one of his friends doesn’t. Will justice be served in this case and will Melissa’s killer be convicted? This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner. Follow her on Twitter @JenniferTintner. Sponsors in this episode: - Best Fiends - Engage your brain with fun puzzles an...
Ep 86: New Years Eve 2014 - The Trials of Colleen McKernan
September 30, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MB29-year-old Rob McKernan and his wife, 26-year-old Colleen McKernan, spent New Years Eve together in 2014. But by the end of the night, Colleen would call 911, telling the dispatcher that she had just killed her husband. Prosecutors say she killed him in a fit of drunken anger, but her attorneys claim it was self-defense after being in an abusive relationship for years. This case doesn’t come down to what the jury thinks, but whether the justice system worked. This episode was researched...
Ep 85: 10 Days (South Carolina v. Timothy Jones Jr.)
September 23, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBTimothy Jones Jr. was a father of five children, and in August 2014, he had primary custody of them. By early September, both Tim and the kids would disappear - from their mom, their school, and their neighbors. NOTE: This episode DOES involve crimes committed against children, and although I will never glorify any of it, or focus on unnecessary details, listener discretion is advised. This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner, from The Law & Crime Network. Follow her o...
Ep 84: Justifiable Homicide or Murder?
September 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBIn March 2018, police officers in Oskaloosa, Iowa, responded to a call of a fight in progress. When they arrived, 24-year-old Luke Van Hemert explained that he and his friend had gotten into a physical confrontation with three college basketball players, after a minor traffic accident. He made it seem like no big deal, but investigators would soon learn that one of the basketball players had been stabbed to death. At trial, the suspect claimed self-defense, but what would the evidence say? ...
Ep 83: Murder on the Farm (Iowa v. Jason Carter)
September 09, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBIn June 2015, 46-year-old Jason Carter called 911 to report that he had just found his mother deceased on the floor in her home. She had been shot twice. But investigators, along with Jason’s own family, quickly focused on him as the killer. Would a jury agree? This episode was researched and written by Jennifer Tintner. Follow her on Twitter @jennifertintner. Sponsors in this episode: - Policygenius - the easy way to shop for life insurance online. Go to PolicyGenius.com and find out h...
Ep 82: Attempted Murder or Suicide Pact?
September 02, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBOn March 23, 2016, a police officer in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, came across a horrifying scene while doing a routine patrol - a woman who was badly beaten and shot, by her own husband. The husband was charged with attempted murder and other charges related to the assault, but at his trial, he claimed he wasn’t trying to murder her at all. Would justice be served? Sponsors in this episode: - NetSuite: Go to NetSuite.com/Court to download your FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow Your ...
Ep 81: A Son’s Denial
August 26, 2019 16:00 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MBIn March 2018, James Scandirito Jr. was charged with the murder of his father. But did he really do it? This episode was written by Jennifer Tintner, a writer and producer from Law & Crime. Sponsors in this episode: - Today in True Crime is Parcast’s first daily true-crime podcast. With new episodes each day, you’ll never run out of true crime content again. Follow Today in True Crime for free on Spotify and anywhere you listen to podcasts. - Netsuite: Download your FREE guide, “Seven Ke...
Ep 80: 32 Years - The Darrell Jones Case
August 19, 2019 15:00 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBOn November 11, 1985, 43-year-old Guillermo Rodrigues was shot and killed in a restaurant parking lot in Brockton, Massachusetts. Police quickly zeroed in on 18-year-old Darrell Jones, who was adamant that he was innocent. In 1986, Darrell was convicted of murder and would spend the next 32 years in prison. In 2016, his conviction was vacated and he was released, but his nightmare was far from over when prosecutors decided to retry him. In this episode, I speak with Lisa Kavanaugh, Darrell’s...
Ep 79: The Push (Amber Hilberling Case)
August 05, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBOn June 7 2011, Amber Hilberling and her husband Josh got into an argument. Just minutes later, Josh fell out of their high-rise window, 17 stories to his death. Amber admitted to pushing him, but was it murder? Thanks to Caitlin Alexander, a local reporter for KTUL at the time, for speaking with me about this case. Follow Caitlin on Twitter @caitlinnews. Sponsors in this episode: - True and Co - Try the original True Body bra from Trueandco today with Free and Easy Returns. Save 15% no...
Ep 78: The Confrontation By The River
July 22, 2019 13:09 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBOn April 14, 2015, two groups of men got into a physical confrontation at the St. Croix River at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. By the time first responders arrived, one man was dead. In today's episode, I speak with Eric Nelson, from the Halberg Criminal Defense Firm, about the trial that followed, in which he represented the defendant. Would the jury convict his client, or would they believe the claims of self-defense? Sponsors in this episode: True and Co - ...
Bonus Episode 1: The Accident
July 16, 2019 19:15 - 20 minutes - 19.8 MBOn the night of December 7, 2012, residents in rural Alvin, Texas heard the metal-on-metal sound of a car wreck. Then, about 5 minutes later, they heard a single gunshot. When officers arrived on the scene, they would find the remnants of a car accident, as well as a murder. Were the two related? This episode was researched and written by Charlie Worroll. Monthly Court Junkie Bonus Episodes are now available on Patreon! Just go to CourtJunkie.com/Support and choose the ...
Ep 77: The "House of Horrors" Case
July 08, 2019 08:38 - 59 minutes - 55.6 MBIn August 2014, investigators in Blackstone, Massachusetts, responded to a home on a quiet residential street. Inside the home, they found two children who had been neglected and a house that was in squalor. Days later, they would return with a search warrant, and what they would find was horrifying. Sponsors in this episode: - PROcure, maker of RosaCare cream. Try RosaCare today, and get a $3 discount on Amazon. Go to procureheals.com/JUNKIE and use the code 3JUNKIE. - Pet...
Ep 76: Sinister Inference - The Murder of April Barber
June 24, 2019 06:29 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBOn August 17, 2002, Justin Barber told police that he and his wife, April Barber, had been walking hand-in-hand along the beach when a man approached them with a gun. He was shot four times and survived, but April died from a single gunshot wound to the head. After a nearly two year investigation, Justin was arrested and charged with April's murder. Could prosecutors prove that he had murdered April and then shot himself to cover it up? Sponsors in this episode: Pet Releaf - ...
Ep 75: Reasonable Doubt? The AJ Armstrong Case
June 10, 2019 07:45 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBIn the early morning hours of July 29, 2016, a 16-year-old boy called 911, telling the dispatcher that he heard gunshots coming from his parents' bedroom. When police arrived, they found Antonio Armstrong Sr and his wife, Dawn Armstrong, deceased in their bed. Was it an intruder, or did the killer come from the inside? Sponsors in this episode: PROcure Hydrocortisone Cream with Calendula is enhanced with organic calendula to provide fast itch relief that won't irritate furthe...
Ep 74: The “Evil Stepmother” (Tiffany Moss Trial)
May 28, 2019 07:29 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBAfter the tragic death of 10-year-old Emani Moss in October 2013, Emani's stepmother stands trial for her murder. Sponsors in this episode: Molekule - the air you were meant to breathe is finally here. Molekule has already helped allergy & asthma sufferers around the country better cope with their conditions and significantly reduce their symptoms. For $75 off your first order, visit Molekule.com and enter the code JUNKIE at checkout. Beauty By Design gives you a completely pe...
Ep 73: Joanna Madonna: Self Defense Or Premeditated Murder?
May 13, 2019 06:14 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBIn the 2015 murder trial of Joanna Madonna, one thing was for certain - Joanna killed her husband. But was it self-defense as she claimed, or was it calculated murder? NOTE: To listen to the Twisted Podcast's interview with Joanna that I mentioned towards the episode, go here - http://twistedpodcast.libsyn.com/interview-with-joanna-madonna. Sponsors in this episode: PROcure - PROcure's Hydrocortisone Cream with Calendula is fast-acting, healing itchy, irritated skin with maxi...
Ep 72: The Poisoning Death of Dr. Mary Yoder
April 29, 2019 07:43 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBIn July 2015, a prominent chiropractor becomes fatally ill, and months after her death, it's determined that she was poisoned. Those closest to her quickly become suspects, but will justice be served in this case? Sponsors in this episode: Not Guilty Podcast - Each week, the Parcast original "Not Guilty" examines controversial criminal cases and tries to determine why solid evidence doesn't always lead to a conviction. Search for and subscribe to NOT GUILTY wherever you listen to podca...
Ep 71: The Diabolical Husband
April 15, 2019 07:36 - 47 minutes - 44.7 MBIn 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 episode, I speak to Cindy Hart, Donnie's former stepdaughter, about what life with Donnie was like behind the scenes. Check out Cindy and her sister Lori's book, Living With The Devil at LivingWithTheDevil.com...
Ep 70: The Outbreak
April 01, 2019 07:07 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBIn January 2008, a Hepatitis C outbreak was discovered in Las Vegas, Nevada. After investigating the outbreak, officials were able to determine that the infected patients all had one thing in common - they had all undergone procedures at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada. After one of the infected patients passed away, a physician and nurse anesthetist from the Center were charged with second degree murder. Sponsors in this episode: PROcure - PROcure's Hydrocortisone Cr...
Ep 69: The Conditions of His Release (John Lee Trial)
March 18, 2019 07:54 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBIn January 2011, 48-year-old John Lee was arrested for battery. He posted bail and within days, his alleged victims were found dead. Sponsors in this episode: Care/Of Vitamins - For 50% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter JUNKIE50. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitt...
Ep 68: The Interrogations
March 04, 2019 08:06 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBIn June 2012, 54-year-old Marcus Golike was found deceased on the banks of the Ohio River. Investigators immediately focused in on four teenagers as potential suspects. What would they learn in their interrogations? Sponsors in this episode: Breach - Breach is a podcast that takes you inside the world's biggest hacks - how they're done, who does them, and what's really at stake when your private data is compromised. Listen to Season 2 of Breach, The Equifax Story: This Time It's Per...
Ep 67: The Fatal Bar Fight
February 18, 2019 07:50 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBOn Saturday, November 16, 2014, police officers responded to the call of a bar fight at a local bar in Akron, Ohio. As they neared the scene, the call changed - an officer was down and in need of immediate assistance. When they arrived, they found an off-duty police officer lying in the parking lot. He had been shot twice, and the shooter was on the run. Sponsors in this episode: Summersalt Swimwear - Crafted with 5x the strength and 4x the compression of an average swimsuit, Summer...
Ep 66: Kendra Hatcher: A Planned Murder
February 04, 2019 08:14 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB35-year-old Kendra Hatcher was tragically gunned down in the parking garage of her high-rise apartment building in Dallas, Texas, in September 2015. The investigation into her murder would uncover a sinister plot to have her killed. Would all the suspects be caught and be brought to justice? Sponsors in this episode: First Day Back - a really great unique podcast about people returning from the hardest experiences of their lives. Make sure you check out First Day Back in your pod...
Ep 65: Justice Delayed? The Mike Williams Case
January 20, 2019 18:50 - 1 hour - 85 MBOn December 16, 2000, 31-year-old Mike Williams went duck hunting, only to never be heard from again. Authorities told reporters that they suspected he got into a boating accident, drowned, and was eventually eaten by alligators. But 17 years and two arrests later, would the truth finally come out? NOTE: If you're interested in this case, the Minds of Madness Podcast has also covered it this week - They do a great job of looking into the minds and circumstances of this tragic case and t...
2018 Year in Review and Case Updates
January 14, 2019 08:11 - 22 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this New Years episode, I take a look back at some of the episodes I covered this year. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie.
Ep 64: His Name Was Generro Sanchez
December 10, 2018 09:40 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn December 2012, 18-year-old Jerrod Murray was arrested and charged with the murder of 18-year-old Generro Sanchez, a fellow college student. In a chilling interrogation, Jerrod matter-of-factly describes the murder and when asked if he has any remorse, he says no. But would the laws in Oklahoma make it easy for Jerrod to not face responsibility for what he did? In the episode, I speak with Generro's mom, Jeana, who talks about what happened to her son, and what she and her family are ...
Ep 63: The New York New York Casino Shooting (Steven Zegrean Trial)
November 26, 2018 09:15 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn July 2007, a man in a trench coat walked into the crowded New York New York Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, and opened fire. At his trial, his defense would argue that his intent had not been to kill, but to be killed. What would the jury think? Sponsors in this episode: Up And Vanished - In a one-night special TV event, Oxygen brings to life Payne Lindsey's hit true crime podcast "Up and Vanished." Check it out on Oxygen On Demand Madison Reed - Madison Reed is r...