Court Junkie

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?

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

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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. 

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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 Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched by Nicole Gusmerotti and written by Matt Stroud. 

Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast

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Peloton - Learn more at onepeloton.com. 

Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. 

BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/COURT today to get 10% off your first month.

Air Doctor - Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code COURT and, depending on the model, you’ll receive up to 35% off. 

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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

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Peloton - Learn more at onepeloton.com. 

Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. 

BetterHelp -: Visit BetterHelp.com/COURT today to get 10% off your first month.

Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now.

Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched by Law & Crime staff.

Please consider supporting 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 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 and trials. Listen to the trailer here - 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. 

Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched by Nicole Gusmerotti and written by Nick Keppler and Matt Stroud.

Please consider supporting 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 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

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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.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. 

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

Please consider supporting 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 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

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Storyworth - Go to StoryWorth.com/courtjunkie today and save $10 on 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. 

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.

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 consider supporting 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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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

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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.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. 

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Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched by Nicole Gusmerotti and written by Matt Stroud and Nick Keppler. 

Please consider supporting 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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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

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Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. 

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

Please consider supporting 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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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

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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 - Listen to the Amazon Music exclusive podcast, KILLER PSYCHE DAILY, in the Amazon Music App. Download the app today.

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Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched by Law & Crime staff.

Please consider supporting 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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