Court Junkie

By PodcastOne with Law & Crime

What's Court Junkie about?

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 259: The “Hell on Wheels...

12.04.2023

After a tragic car crash kills two friends, the driver of the vehicle faces a murder charge. 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 ...

Court Junkie episodes:

12.04.2023 Ep 259: The “Hell on Wheels” Trial After a tragic car crash kills two friends, the driver of the vehicle faces a murder charge. 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 ...
11.27.2023 Ep 258: Dan Markel Murder: Charlie Adelson Trial (Part 3) In July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in the driveway of his Tallahassee home. In this episode, we go over Charlie Adelson's testimony and the conclusion of his trial. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, ...
11.20.2023 Ep 258: Dan Markel Murder: Charlie Adelson Trial (Part 2) In July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in the driveway of his Tallahassee home. In this episode, we go over the rest of the Prosecution’s case against Dan’s former brother-in-law, Charlie Adelson, and get into the ...
11.12.2023 Ep 258: Dan Markel Murder: Charlie Adelson Trial (Part 1) In July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in the driveway of his Tallahassee home. In this episode, we go over the Prosecution’s case against Dan’s former brother-in-law, Charlie Adelson. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, ...
11.05.2023 Ep 257: Darrin Lopez NOTE: This episode contains testimony regarding sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. A renewed relationship from the past leads to a deadly encounter. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer ...
10.29.2023 Ep 256: The Best Friend (Austin Ford Trial) After 18-year-old Tori Lang disappeared in July 2021, her best friend became the main suspect. But was it a murder or a suicide? Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer ...
10.22.2023 Ep 255: Culpable Negligence (Tom Lewis Trial) In 2016, a tragedy struck the local police station in Punta Gorda, Florida. One year later, the former police chief would find himself seated at the defense table. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and ...
10.16.2023 Ep 254: Timothy Bliefnick After appearing on the TV gameshow Family Feud and giving an eyebrow-raising answer about his marriage, Timothy Bliefnick would later find himself on trial for murdering his wife. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and ...
10.09.2023 REPLAY: The Katherine Magbanua Retrial (Part 2) NOTE: There is no new episode of Court Junkie this week - I will be back next week. In the meantime, I decided to re-release my episodes on the retrial of Katherine Magbanua for her role in the murder of ...
10.09.2023 REPLAY: The Katherine Magbanua Retrial (Part 1) NOTE: There is no new episode of Court Junkie this week - I will be back next week. In the meantime, I decided to re-release my episodes on the retrial of Katherine Magbanua for her role in the murder of ...
10.02.2023 Ep 253: The Taylor Schabusiness Trial 24-year-old Shad Thyrion was found brutally murdered and dismembered in the basement of his mom’s home in February 2022. What followed was a trial filled with graphic testimony and bizarre behavior from the defendant. Please subscribe to our other podcast, ...
09.24.2023 Ep 252: Murder in Alaska (Part 2) After 33-year-old Della Brown was found murdered in a small neighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska, 20-year-old Joshua Wade went on trial. But with no physical evidence tying him to the scene, and other suspects in the case, would a jury convict ...
09.18.2023 Ep 252: Murder in Alaska (Part 1) After 33-year-old Della Brown was found murdered in a small neighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska, 20-year-old Joshua Wade went on trial. But with no physical evidence tying him to the scene, and other suspects in the case, would a jury convict ...
09.12.2023 Ep 251: The Fugitive Son After attorney Richard Merritt received a 15-year sentence for defrauding his clients, a judge gave him two weeks to turn himself in. But according to prosecutors, instead of using that time to get his affairs in order, he did something ...
09.05.2023 Ep 250: The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Lori Vallow Daybell finally went on trial for the murders of her two children, and husband’s ex-wife. In this episode, we examine the evidence the prosecution and defense presented to a jury. CORRECTION: I mistakenly refer to Tammy Daybell as ...
08.28.2023 Ep 249: The Danny Masterson Trial Danny Masterson, a former actor who rose to fame after starring in That 70’s Show, recently went to trial on charges he raped three different women. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen ...
08.21.2023 Ep 248: The School Resource Officer After a horrific school shooting in Parkland, Florida, the school resource officer found himself facing trial for negligence. Would he be convicted? Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here ...
08.14.2023 Ep 247: The “Sweetie Pies” Murder Was a beloved reality TV star responsible for the murder of his nephew? A special thank you to Justina Coronel , a journalist with KSDK, for helping us with this case. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers ...
08.07.2023 Ep 246: The Confrontation (Travis Rudolph) After a confrontation turns deadly, a former NFL player goes on trial. Was it murder, or self-defense? Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this ...
07.31.2023 Ep 245: The “Vampire Cult Killer” (Part 2) After a couple is brutally murdered in their home in Central Florida, investigators look to their teenage daughter for answers. Special thanks to Frank Stanfield for helping us with this episode. Check out his book, “Cold Blooded: A True Crime ...
07.24.2023 Ep 245: The “Vampire Cult Killer” (Part 1) After a couple is brutally murdered in their home in Central Florida, investigators look to their teenage daughter for answers. Special thanks to Frank Stanfield for helping us with this episode. Check out his book, “Cold Blooded: A True Crime ...
07.17.2023 Ep 244: The Murder of Bonny Lee Bakley Robert Blake was a well-known actor from the 1970s who was charged with the murder of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley. After recent news about Blake made headlines earlier this year, we decided to look back at his murder trial. ...
07.10.2023 Ep 243: The Ice Cream Man First, there was a shooting with one survivor. Then, another shooting that left two people dead. Could prosecutors prove that both incidents were connected? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the ...
07.06.2023 Ep 242: Murder in Neenah 20-year-old Christina Ross was found deceased in her car in November 2004. Investigators wouldn’t have to go far to find the killer. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here ...
06.28.2023 Ep 241: “If Anything Happens To Me” (Part 2) After a mysterious death in Wisconsin in 1998, investigators discovered a letter from the victim, pointing to a suspect. Would the letter lead to a conviction? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen ...
06.20.2023 Ep 241: “If Anything Happens To Me” (Part 1) After a mysterious death in Wisconsin in 1998, investigators discovered a letter from the victim, pointing to a suspect. Would the letter lead to a conviction? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen ...
06.13.2023 Ep 240: The Border Patrol Agent After a string of murders in Laredo, Texas in 2018, suspicion fell on an unlikely suspect - was there a serial killer working as a border patrol agent? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and ...
06.05.2023 Ep 239: The Obsessed Ex-Boyfriend In May 2020, 40-year-old Rosalio Gutierrez Jr. disappeared. Three years later, the ex-boyfriend of his new girlfriend went to trial for his murder. Would the prosecution be able to prove their case? Jillian is currently out on Maternity leave and ...
05.23.2023 Ep 238: The Teen Killer In May 2021, 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey left her home in St. Johns County, Florida, and was never seen or heard from again. The main suspect was one of her classmates. NOTE: At 15:35, we accidentally refer to Aiden as “Adam.” ...
05.08.2023 Ep 237: The Plot To Kill In April 2011, a 15-year-old boy was lured to his death by a group of teenagers - four of whom were convicted of murder. In this episode, we look at the case of a fifth teenager who was also involved, ...
04.25.2023 Ep 236: The XXXTentacion Murder In this special listener request episode, we explore the life and murder of rapper XXXTentacion. NOTE: Jillian is currently out on maternity leave and will return in mid-June. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and ...
04.17.2023 Ep 235: The Stepfather (Jade Janks Trial) - Part 2 In January 2021, the body of 64-year-old Tom Merriman was discovered in his driveway. Later, a jury would have to decide - Did he die of an overdose, or was he murdered? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which ...
04.10.2023 Ep 235: The Stepfather (Jade Janks Trial) - Part 1 In January 2021, the body of 64-year-old Tom Merriman was discovered in his driveway. Later, a jury would have to decide - Did he die of an overdose, or was he murdered? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which ...
04.03.2023 Ep 234: The Jackson Family Murders In June 2021, 20-year-old Alex Jackson reported a home invasion at his parents’ house. Investigators quickly zeroed in on him as the killer - but could prosecutors prove their case to a jury? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, ...
03.28.2023 Ep 233: The Alex Murdaugh Trial (Part 2) In a trial dubbed “South Carolina’s Trial of The Century,” Alex Murdaugh, a member of the influential Murdaugh family, goes on trial for the murders of his wife and son. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil ...
03.21.2023 Ep 233: The Alex Murdaugh Trial (Part 1) In a trial dubbed “South Carolina’s Trial of The Century,” Alex Murdaugh, a member of the influential Murdaugh family, goes on trial for the murders of his wife and son. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil ...
03.13.2023 Ep 232: The Murder of Nipsey Hussle In March 2019, Nipsey Hussle was gunned down in a parking lot in South Los Angeles. His killer went on trial three years later, and the details of what happened that day were told in court. Please subscribe to our ...
03.06.2023 Ep 231: Amina and Sarah Said On New Year’s Day 2008, a tragic 911 call came into the Irving Police Department. What investigators found was harrowing. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast ...
02.28.2023 Ep 230: The Rhoden Family Murders On April 22, 2016, police in Pike County, Ohio, discovered the bodies of eight family members - all had been shot and killed, execution-style. Who would go to such lengths to kill off an entire family? A special thank you ...
02.21.2023 Ep 229: A Dangerous Family (Ward Weaver) NOTE: This episode contains some graphic descriptions and testimony. Listener discretion is advised. Also, please excuse my slip as I accidentally refer to self incrimination as “self-discrimination”. In 1984, Ward Weaver, Jr. was convicted of first degree murder in California. ...
02.13.2023 Ep 228: The Atatiana Jefferson Case On October 12, 2019, two Fort Worth police officers responded to a non-emergency call in a residential neighborhood. Within minutes, shots were fired and one person was killed. Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and ...
02.06.2023 Ep 227: Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez In July 2020, famous American rapper Megan Thee Stallion was mysteriously shot after attending a party in Hollywood Hills. After the arrest of another high-profile rapper, the two would face off in court. Link to “Complete Kelsey Harris statement to ...
01.30.2023 Ep 226: The Fatal Motorcycle Crash 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 ...
01.23.2023 Ep 225: The Disappearance of Kristin Smart 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 ...
01.16.2023 Ep 224: Trying To Prove Innocence 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 ...
01.09.2023 Ep 223: The Repeat Offender 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, ...
12.19.2022 Ep 222: The Plot To Kidnap The Governor 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 ...
12.12.2022 Ep 221: 13 Years Later - Who Killed Ken Juedes? 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 ...
12.05.2022 Ep 220: Waukesha Parade Attack 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 ...
11.28.2022 Ep 219: The Explosion in Richmond Hill 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 ...

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Court Junkie episodes:

Ep 259: The “Hell on Wheels” Trial

Ep 258: Dan Markel Murder: Charlie Adelson Trial (Part 3)

Ep 258: Dan Markel Murder: Charlie Adelson Trial (Part 2)

Ep 258: Dan Markel Murder: Charlie Adelson Trial (Part 1)

Ep 257: Darrin Lopez

Ep 256: The Best Friend (Austin Ford Trial)

Ep 255: Culpable Negligence (Tom Lewis Trial)

Ep 254: Timothy Bliefnick

REPLAY: The Katherine Magbanua Retrial (Part 2)

REPLAY: The Katherine Magbanua Retrial (Part 1)

Ep 253: The Taylor Schabusiness Trial

Ep 252: Murder in Alaska (Part 2)

Ep 252: Murder in Alaska (Part 1)

Ep 251: The Fugitive Son

Ep 250: The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell

Ep 249: The Danny Masterson Trial

Ep 248: The School Resource Officer

Ep 247: The “Sweetie Pies” Murder

Ep 246: The Confrontation (Travis Rudolph)

Ep 245: The “Vampire Cult Killer” (Part 2)

Ep 245: The “Vampire Cult Killer” (Part 1)

Ep 244: The Murder of Bonny Lee Bakley

Ep 243: The Ice Cream Man

Ep 242: Murder in Neenah

Ep 241: “If Anything Happens To Me” (Part 2)

Ep 241: “If Anything Happens To Me” (Part 1)

Ep 240: The Border Patrol Agent

Ep 239: The Obsessed Ex-Boyfriend

Ep 238: The Teen Killer

Ep 237: The Plot To Kill

Ep 236: The XXXTentacion Murder

Ep 235: The Stepfather (Jade Janks Trial) - Part 2

Ep 235: The Stepfather (Jade Janks Trial) - Part 1

Ep 234: The Jackson Family Murders

Ep 233: The Alex Murdaugh Trial (Part 2)

Ep 233: The Alex Murdaugh Trial (Part 1)

Ep 232: The Murder of Nipsey Hussle

Ep 231: Amina and Sarah Said

Ep 230: The Rhoden Family Murders

Ep 229: A Dangerous Family (Ward Weaver)

Ep 228: The Atatiana Jefferson Case

Ep 227: Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez

Ep 226: The Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Ep 225: The Disappearance of Kristin Smart

Ep 224: Trying To Prove Innocence

Ep 223: The Repeat Offender

Ep 222: The Plot To Kidnap The Governor

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

Ep 220: Waukesha Parade Attack

Ep 219: The Explosion in Richmond Hill

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