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 62: What Happened To Heather Elvis? (Tammy Moorer Trial)
November 12, 2018 10:26 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBIn December 2013, 20-year-old Heather Elvis mysteriously vanished in the middle of the night and hasn't been seen or heard from since. I covered Heather's disappearance and the first trial of one of the suspects in Episode 45. This episode covers the trial of the second suspect. Law enforcement and prosecutors are convinced they know what happened to Heather - but would a jury believe their theory? Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.c...
Ep 61: Heart Attack or Poison? (Cynthia Sommer Trial)
October 29, 2018 08:49 - 1 hour - 57 MBOn February 18, 2002, 23-year-old Marine Sergeant Todd Sommer collapsed at the home he shared with his wife, Cynthia. An autopsy concluded that Todd had died from a heart attack, but years later, Cynthia was arrested and charged with murder. A special thank you to Allen Bloom, one of Cynthia's attorneys, for speaking with me about the case. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month ...
Ep 60: What Happened To Mark Stover? (Michiel Oakes Trial)
October 15, 2018 12:21 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBOn October 28, 2009, there was a fatal encounter between 57-year-old Mark Stover and 42-year-old Michiel Oakes. Prosecutors say Michiel committed premeditated murder, but Michiel says it was something else. Who will the jury believe? 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 59: The Fatal Football Practice
October 01, 2018 08:29 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBOn August 20, 2008, a tragedy occurred at the football practice at Pleasure Ridge Park High School in Louisville, Kentucky. A 15-year-old boy lost his life and a 37-year-old coach would soon face charges in his death. 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.
CJ Brief: Recalling The Judge
September 26, 2018 20:32 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this Court Junkie Brief, I interview Stanford Law Professor Michele Dauber, who led the recall campaign against Judge Aaron Persky, the judge who presided over the Brock Turner case from Episode 58. We discuss why she decided to start the campaign, Judge Persky's sentencing history, and death threats she received as a result of her efforts. You can follow Professor Dauber on Twitter @mldauber, and also follow their ongoing efforts to put violence against women on the ballots on Twitter...
Ep 58: Emily Doe and the Stanford Rape Case
September 17, 2018 07:56 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBIn January 2015, a call of an unconscious female came into the Santa Clara County Sheriff's office in Palo Alto, California. Deputies responded to a fraternity house on the Stanford campus and found an unresponsive woman who had been sexually assaulted, lying on the ground outside, behind a dumpster. The suspect was a freshman at Stanford, and the trial and sentencing that followed would make national news. I spoke with Professor Michele Dauber, a law professor at Stanford, for this epi...
Ep 57: The Abduction of Kamiyah Mobley
September 03, 2018 09:05 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBIn 1998, a newborn baby was stolen from the University Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. The mystery would go unsolved for 18 years, until a teenager in South Carolina made a shocking discovery. 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.
Case Update: Kelly Cochran (Episode 34)
July 30, 2018 08:34 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBIn Episode 34, I covered the case of Kelly Cochran, who was accused of murdering her former lover, Christopher Regan. At her trial, Kelly maintained her innocence and instead placed the blame for Christopher's death on her husband, Jason Cochran, who had mysteriously passed away before the case went to trial. In addition to Christopher's death, Kelly was charged with Jason's murder too. In this Case Update, I pick up where I left off in Episode 34 - after Kelly went on trial for Christop...
Ep 56: Tragedy in Columbia, Illinois
June 25, 2018 08:16 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBIn May 2009, a tragedy hit the small St. Louis suburb of Columbia, Illinois. A loving mother and her two young sons were found dead in their beds. But who would do such a thing, and why? CORRECTION: In the episode, I refer to a woman "who was having an affair with" a married male. I should have instead said that she was "the woman with whom he was having an affair." Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie...
Ep 55: Husband vs. Wife - What Really Happened to Laura Ackerson?
June 11, 2018 07:48 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBIn July 2011, 27-year-old Laura Ackerson went to pick up her two children from her ex-boyfriend's house, only to never be seen or heard from again. The former boyfriend is immediately a suspect, but he quickly points the finger at his new wife. After two trials, will we finally get the answers to what happened to Laura? Disclaimer: This episode contains some graphic testimony. Listener discretion is advised. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.co...
Ep 54: From Football Star to Rapist (Darren Sharper Case)
May 28, 2018 07:35 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBDarren Sharper retired from the NFL a sports hero, after helping lead the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl victory in 2011. But just three years later, some shocking allegations would surface and prove that everything wasn't as it seemed. Thank you to Ramon Antonio Vargas, for helping me with this case. Follow him on Twitter @RVargasAdvocate or email him at [email protected]. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help sup...
Ep 53: The Fall From the Bedroom Window (Roger Desilets Trial)
May 14, 2018 07:42 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBOn December 6, 2011, police officers in Princeton, Massachusetts responded to a 911 call from a prominent dentist's home. When they arrived, they found the dentist's wife lying on the ground, underneath a broken third-floor window. Was it suicide, murder, or a tragic accident? Thank you to Melissa Hanson from MassLive.com for her help with this episode. Follow Melissa on Twitter - Twitter.com/Melissa__Hanson. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patre...
Ep 52: The Murder of Reagan Tokes and the Habitual Offender
April 30, 2018 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBIn February 2017, 21-year-old Reagan Tokes disappeared after leaving the restaurant where she worked in Columbus, Ohio. Clues found in her abandoned car would lead investigators to her killer - but his criminal past would have everyone questioning just how well the system works - or doesn't. For more information on the Reagan Tokes Act, check out this article - https://www.10tv.com/article/reagan-tokes-act-introduced-ohio-statehouse. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as litt...
Ep 51, Part 2: “Perfect Murder” or Witch Hunt? (The Trials of Jason Young)
April 23, 2018 06:31 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBIn November 2006, a young pregnant mother was found dead in her home near Raleigh, North Carolina. Investigators immediately suspected her husband, who had a seemingly rock-solid alibi - he was hundreds of miles away on a business trip at the time of the murder. Or was he? In Part 2, we finally hear Jason's side of the story - but is it enough to keep him out of prison? Note: WRAL.com has some fantastic videos from the trial and other interviews with people involved in the case. Please c...
Ep 51, Part 1: “Perfect Murder” or Witch Hunt? (The Trials of Jason Young)
April 16, 2018 07:51 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBIn November 2006, a young pregnant mother was found dead in her home near Raleigh, North Carolina. Investigators immediately suspected her husband, who had a seemingly rock-solid alibi - he was hundreds of miles away on a business trip at the time of the murder. Or was he? 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 o...
Ep 50: The Mysterious Murder in Valley Springs
April 02, 2018 07:40 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBIn April 2013, the small community in Valley Springs, California, was shaken by a mysterious intruder who allegedly broke into a home and senselessly murdered an 8-year-old girl. But after an arrest was made, there seemed to be more questions than answers. 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 ...
Ep 49: Jennifer Mee - From Hiccup Girl to Accused Murderer
March 19, 2018 07:58 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBIn 2007, 15-year-old Jennifer Mee gained national attention as the "Hiccup Girl," a teenager from Florida whose hiccups would not go away. Just a few years later, she would re-emerge after being charged with first-degree murder. Jennifer's trial was interesting because there was one thing all sides could agree on - Jennifer herself did not pull the trigger. So would the punishment fit the crime? Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunki...
Ep 48: Did Alexandria Duval Murder Her Twin Sister?
March 05, 2018 08:45 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBOn May 29, 2016, a white SUV mysteriously drove off a cliff in Hana, a town at the eastern end of Maui, in Hawaii. Inside the SUV were identical twin sisters - Alexandria and Anastasia Duval - but only one of them would survive, while the other would be charged with second degree murder. 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 @...
Ep 47: The Life and Death of Real Estate Agent Beverly Carter
February 19, 2018 08:57 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIn September 2014, 50-year-old real estate agent Beverly Carter went to meet a couple interested in purchasing a house she was showing, only to never be seen again. Her body was found days later and a man no one in her family knew was taken into custody. In this episode, I speak with Beverly's son, Carl Carter Jr., about what this tragedy was like for his family, and how he was able to cope during a very contentious trial - with a defense that tried their best to smear his mother's name. ...
Ep 46: Tragic Accident or Murder? (Todd Kendhammer Trial)
February 05, 2018 09:49 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBOn September 16, 2016, police in LaCrosse, Wisconsin were called to the scene of a terrible accident. 47-year-old Todd Kendhammer's car was on the side of the road - the windshield smashed, passenger door open, and his wife Barbara lying on the ground. Todd told the officers and first responders that a pipe had fallen off a passing truck and had gone through their windshield, striking his wife. But after additional investigation, law enforcement officers started to disbelieve Todd's account. ...
Ep 45: What Happened to Heather Elvis?
January 22, 2018 08:52 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBIn December 2013, 20-year-old Heather Elvis mysteriously vanished in the middle of the night and hasn't been seen or heard from since. Law enforcement and prosecutors are convinced that she was murdered by someone she knew. But would they ever be able to solve the case? Special thank you to LadyJustice2188 on YouTube for the audio for this trial. You can find her at https://www.youtube.com/user/LadyJustice2188. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon...
Ep 44: A Father’s “Reckless” Actions
January 08, 2018 09:38 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBOn August 8, 2016, a tragedy occurred at a home in Hendersonville, Tennessee - An 11-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital after being shot by her own father. 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. Music in this episode: Almost Time (Instrumental) by P C III - http://freemusica...
Ep 43: Sasha Samsudean and The Security Guard
December 11, 2017 14:54 - 58 minutes - 54 MBIn the early morning hours of October 17, 2015, two women accompanied 27-year-old Sasha Samsudean home after encountering her in the street after a night out on the town. They did everything right - they shared an Uber with her, they walked her to her door, and they waited until she was safely inside her apartment building, before heading home themselves. But the next day, Sasha's friends would summon the police, after not being able to get a hold of their friend. What happened to Sasha? ...
Ep 42: Terror in Oklahoma (Kevin Sweat case)
December 04, 2017 10:13 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBFrom 2008 - 2011, the murders of two little girls in Weleetka, Oklahoma, remained unsolved, until a 23-year-old woman's disappearance would lead to the arrest of a dangerous suspect. 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. Music in this episode: Suppose It Is by Podington Bear - htt...
Ep 41: Who Killed Jessica Chambers? (Quinton Tellis Trial)
November 27, 2017 14:08 - 1 hour - 69 MBOn December 6, 2014, firefighters in Cortland, Mississippi, came across a horrifying scene after responding to a car fire - 19-year-old Jessica Chambers had been set on fire. They tried to save her, but to no avail. Although Jessica didn't survive her injuries, could she have given a clue to the first responders? Quintin Tellis, a friend of Jessica's, would later go on trial for her murder - but did he really do it? Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Pa...
Ep 40: The Calculated Murder of Robert Limon (Sabrina Limon Trial)
November 13, 2017 13:43 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBOn August 17, 2014, 38-year-old Robert Limon was gunned down while at work. His wife's lover was immediately arrested, but did he do it alone, or was someone else the mastermind? 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. Music in this episode: Astrisx by Blue Dot Sessions - http://fre...
Ep 39: The Haunting Confession of 17-year-old Jake Evans
November 06, 2017 08:01 - 37 minutes - 86.4 MBIn October 2012, 17-year-old Jake Evans called 911 and made a startling confession - he had just murdered members of his own family. But as Jake's case made his way through the court system, it was stalled. 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. Music in this episode: The Disappea...
CJ Brief: Forensic Psychology (Competency and Criminal Responsibility)
October 30, 2017 08:32 - 44 minutes - 103 MBIn this Court Junkie Brief, I interview Dr. Jennifer Johnson, a forensic psychologist. We talk about her profession, how defendants are determined competent to stand trial, and if she has ever disagreed with a judge's decision. 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 38: The Case of Ohio’s Youngest Death Row Inmate
October 16, 2017 12:13 - 1 hour - 46 MBIn January 2014, a gruesome murder would result in the conviction of 19-year-old Austin Myers, Ohio's youngest death row inmate. Many advocates for Austin believe his sentence was unfair, due to the fact that he never actually touched the murder weapon. 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 Court...
Ep 37: What Really Happened to Holly Bobo? (Zachary Adams Trial)
October 09, 2017 08:56 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB20-year-old Holly Bobo went missing from her home near Parsons, Tennessee, on the morning of April 13, 2011. For years, her family was in the dark as to what happened to her, until finally, progress was made in the case. But would the trial of Zach Adams finally provide the answers? 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 @CourtJ...
Ep 36: From “Husband/Father” of the Year to….Murderer?
October 02, 2017 06:27 - 51 minutes - 117 MBIn June 2006, the town of Reno, Nevada was rocked by a brutal murder, the shooting of a judge, and a week-long manhunt for the suspect. 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. Music in this episode: Human by Borrtex - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Borrtex/Creation/Borrtex_11_Hum...
Ep 35: The Case of the Alleged Real-Life Gone Girl
September 18, 2017 06:04 - 51 minutes - 117 MBA 29-year-old woman goes missing in Vallejo, California in 2015, and the details surrounding her disappearance are bizarre, to say the least. There are many things in this case that may surprise you and have you thinking that you know what's going on....until you don't. 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 ...
Ep 34: The Strange Saga of Kelly Cochran
September 06, 2017 08:02 - 1 hour - 175 MBIt all started with a missing persons report that was filed on October 27, 2014. Christopher Karl Regan hadn't been seen for two weeks and his friends and family were worried about him. The main suspect in his disappearance was Kelly Cochran, a married woman he had been secretly dating. But did Kelly really kill him, or did her husband have something to do with it? Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court Junkie wit...
Case Update: Michelle Carter Sentencing
August 28, 2017 18:20 - 44 minutes - 103 MBEarlier this month, Michelle Carter was sentenced for her role in the suicide death of her boyfriend, Carter Roy. I cover the sentencing hearing and drill down what it means with Daniel Medwed, from Northeastern University. Note: This is an update to Episode 29 The Death of Conrad Roy (Michelle Carter Trial). 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....
Ep 33: Jason Corbett - Murder or Self Defense?
August 21, 2017 17:35 - 1 hour - 161 MBIn the early morning hours of August 2, 2015, 39-year-old Jason Corbett was found lying dead on the floor of his master bedroom. His wife, Molly Martens, and her father, Thomas Martens, claimed they killed Jason in self-defense. But was that really the truth or would a different story emerge at trial? A special thank you to Alex Rose from WGHP Fox 8. Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexRoseNews. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Hel...
EP 32 Part 2: Who Was Behind the Death of Rusty Sneiderman?
August 13, 2017 16:35 - 1 hour - 186 MBAlthough Hemy Neuman was convicted in the last episode, this case still isn't over - more charges, more courtroom drama...and more lies. 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. Music in this episode: Astrisx by Blue Dot Sessions - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/...
Ep 32: Who Was Behind the Death of Rusty Sneiderman?
August 06, 2017 17:27 - 1 hour - 177 MBOn November 18, 2010, a tragedy occurred at the Dunwoody Prep Daycare in Dunwoody, Georgia. A young father was gunned down after dropping off his 2-year-old son. The person who pulled the trigger was caught shortly thereafter, but was there a conspiracy behind the death? NOTE: DeKalb County in this instance should be pronounced "Dee-kab." Please excuse the instances in the episode where I pronounce it differently. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via P...
Ep 31: Donna Scrivo and the “Mysterious Intruder”
July 30, 2017 16:57 - 1 hour - 161 MBIn January 2014, a horrific discovery was made along the side of the road in St. Clair Township, Michigan. What followed was an intense trial with testimony that seemed to be unbelievable....but was it? 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. Music in this episode: Suspect Located by ...
Ep 30: Dalia Dippolito and the Attempted Murder of Her Husband
July 23, 2017 14:47 - 1 hour - 200 MBWhen Dalia Dippolito returned home from the gym in the early morning hours of August 5, 2009, she came home to a scene that would be anyone's worst nightmare - police officers were waiting for her and told her that her husband had just been murdered. But...everything certainly wasn't as it seemed. Please consider supporting this podcast with as little as $1 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. If you'd like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the Court Junkie Discussi...
OJ Simpson: A Look Back Before His Parole Hearing
July 17, 2017 18:42 - 41 minutes - 94.6 MBOJ Simpson's parole hearing is coming up on July 20, 2017. Here's a look back at how he landed in prison. 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. Music in this episode by: Break Through by Pictures of the Floating World - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_Wo...
Ep 29: The Death of Conrad Roy (Michelle Carter Trial)
July 09, 2017 18:25 - 1 hour - 242 MBAt just 18 years old, Conrad Roy III tragically took his own life in July 2014. When police arrived at the scene, they found his cell phone, which would reveal some shocking text messages he had been exchanging with his alleged girlfriend at the time, 17-year-old Michelle Carter. Was Michelle encouraging him to commit suicide, and if so, could she be found legally responsible for his death? A special thank you to Daniel Medwed from Northeastern University and Kelly Montemurro for her help...
Ep 28: Charleston Church Shooting and the Trial of Dylan Roof
June 25, 2017 18:40 - 1 hour - 188 MBOn June 17, 2015, 21-year-old Dylann Roof walked into the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and joined the weekly Bible Study. The 12 church members welcomed the newcomer, completely unaware of his evil intentions. 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. Music ...
Ep 27: The Conspiracy and Murder of Lisa Knoefel
June 19, 2017 14:59 - 1 hour - 162 MBIn November 2012, a horrific murder occurred in a charming single family home in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. But everything wasn't as it seemed... 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. Music in this episode by: Laberynth Mind by Marcos H. Bolanos - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Mar...
Case Update: War Machine Sentencing and Christy Mack Update
June 12, 2017 14:38 - 33 minutes - 76.3 MBIn this Case Update, hear what went on in the sentencing of War Machine, the former MMA fighter who was convicted of beating his former girlfriend, Christy Mack, and her friend, Corey Thomas. 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. Music in this episode by: Never Asked by Unheard Mu...
Ep 26: A Teacher and Her Students
June 04, 2017 17:07 - 1 hour - 181 MBIn October 2011, a 32-year-old Ohio teacher went on trial for sexual battery, accused of having inappropriate relations with 5 of her students. Her plea? Not guilty by reason of insanity. 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. Music in this episode by: Someday I'll like you but befo...
Ep 25: The Hazing Deaths of Robert Champion, Michael Deng & Tim Piazza
May 29, 2017 15:33 - 1 hour - 165 MBHazing is unfortunately a common practice that can often turn deadly. In this episode, I cover the unfortunate deaths of three college students - 26-year-old Robert Champion, 19-year-old Michael Deng, and 19-year-old Tim Piazza. Thank you to Emily Pualwan from HazingPrevention.org, and Doug Fierberg from tfnlgroup.com and schoolviolencelaw.com. 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 ge...
Ep 24: The Death of NFL Star Will Smith
May 21, 2017 19:13 - 1 hour - 184 MBOn April 9, 2016, a road rage shooting took place in New Orleans, Louisiana that would claim the life of former NFL star Will Smith. With conflicting stories from both sides, what would happen during the trial of the man accused of killing him? Incident Video #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6jWeIfPoU8 Incident Video #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4iSPfn3Rm4 Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court ...
Ep 23: Charles Erickson and The Murder of Kent Heitholt
May 15, 2017 04:59 - 1 hour - 191 MBIt's a story that has been told numerous times before - On Halloween night in 2001, Kent Heitholt, a 48-year-old sports editor, was brutally murdered in the Columbia Tribune parking lot as he was leaving work. Ryan Ferguson and Charles Erickson were arrested years later and charged with murder, although none of the forensic evidence at the scene matched either of the men. The case would slowly fall apart, amid witness recantations, and accusations of corruption. Ryan would eventually be re...
Ep 22: Attack on the Blooming Grove Barracks (Eric Frein Trial)
May 07, 2017 16:34 - 1 hour - 165 MBIn September 2014, the Blooming Grove Barracks in Pike County, Pennsylvania came under attack by a sniper, hiding in the woods. What followed was a tragedy, a manhunt, and a death penalty trial. 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. Music in this episode by: Timeless by Lee Roseve...
Ep 21: The Final Trial For Aaron Hernandez (The Murders of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado)
April 30, 2017 16:58 - 2 hours - 276 MBIn March 2017, former NFL star and already-convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez went on trial for the murders of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado. Daniel and Safiro were murdered in July 2012, after a possible encounter with Aaron Hernandez at a Boston nightclub. Five days after his trial was over, an unexpected turn of events would change Aaron's criminal record forever. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie. Help support Court ...