After 55-year-old Carlos Maldonado was found deceased behind his apartment building in October 2024, his neighbor, Kevin Lychwick, was arrested and charged with his murder. In this episode, we cover Kevin’s trial, where he represented himself and claimed he was set up. 

Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.

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Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.

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In November 2010, 20-year-old Cody Legebokoff was pulled over by an RCMP officer while speeding away from a dark abandoned road. Little did the officer realize that his actions that night would be stopping a serial killer in his tracks.

This episode covers the case and trial of Cody Legebokoff, one of Canada's youngest serial killers. Thank you to Mark Nielsen for helping me cover this story. You can find Mark's full coverage of the Cody Legebokoff case from the Prince George Citizen here, including the audio from Cody's interrogations - http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/legebokoff-trial

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After a burglary investigation uncovers a potential murder, investigators with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Indiana work to solve the case. 

A special thank you to Lt. Adam Nicholson with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office for helping us tell this story. 

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• Casper - Right now save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to Casper.com. 
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Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.

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Fan Favorite episode from the archives.

In 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. 

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Just two months after releasing a children’s book about coping with grief, Kouri Richins was arrested and charged with the murder of her husband and the father of their three children. In these episodes, we explore her murder trial, where the prosecution must prove their case. 

NOTE: This is Part 3 of 3. 

Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998

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• Boll & Branch - Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch during their Annual Summer Event. For a limited time, get 20% off sitewide at BollAndBranch.com/COURT with code COURT. 
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• Quince - Go to Quince.com/court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 
• Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. 
• Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now.

Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.

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Just two months after releasing a children’s book about coping with grief, Kouri Richins was arrested and charged with the murder of her husband and the father of their three children. In these episodes, we explore her murder trial, where the prosecution must prove their case. 

NOTE: This is Part 2 of 3. 

Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998

Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.

Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.

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Just two months after releasing a children’s book about coping with grief, Kouri Richins was arrested and charged with the murder of her husband and father of their three children. In these episodes, we explore her murder trial, where the prosecution must prove their case. 

Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998

Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co.

Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.

Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkie

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In September 2024, 59-year-old Ryan Routh was arrested at a Florida golf course, charged with attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.

NOTE: This episode was scheduled and recorded prior to the events at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this past weekend. 

Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998

Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.

Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.

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In August 2022, multiple deputies with the Adams County Sheriff's Office in rural Ohio, executed a search warrant on a home owned by 48-year-old Joseph Foreman. Years later, the aftermath would play out in court. 

Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998

Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.

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After 37-year-old Christine Banfield was murdered in her home alongside a man she had never met, investigators focused on Christine’s husband and their nanny. 

Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civil/id1634071998

Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. and this episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.

Please support Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes.

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