Court Junkie

Today’s episode was requested by a listener who asked that we cover the death of Officer Scott Patrick and the trial of Brian Fitch, Sr. 

If you have a trial you’d like for us to cover, please email [email protected] and include “Listener Request” in the subject line. 

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After a series of deaths at Mount Carmel West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, a doctor is arrested and charged with murder. 

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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 Law & Crime.

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Hey everyone, no new episode this week. Instead of leaving the feed empty, I figured I would post a repeat episode, from April 2019. I'll be back next week with a regular CJ episode - thank you for your patience! 

In 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

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

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In March 2022, 31-year-old Claudia Drury bravely took the stand to recount her horrific experience after being lured into a sex cult while in college at Sarah Lawrence. In this episode, we dive into her shocking testimony about cult leader Larry Ray, on trial for multiple charges, including sex trafficking. 

Thank you to Adam Klasfeld for talking to us about this case. Follow him on Twitter @KlasfeldReports. 

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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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A fatal confrontation inside a movie theater in Wesley Chapel, Florida, results in the death of one man and the arrest of another. 

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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 Law & Crime staff.

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Bart and Krista Halderson were reported missing in July 2021. As investigators looked into their disappearance, they discovered that someone close to the couple knew more than what they were saying. 

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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 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 late 2005 and early 2006, a series of killings took place in Daytona Beach, Florida, that appeared to be the work of a serial killer. Just as the investigation heated up, it went cold. Then, a decade later, the killer struck again. 

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

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On September 22, 2020, a physical altercation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ended in the death of 54-year-old Jason Cleereman. The defendant, Theodore Edgecomb, claims he was afraid for his life, and his defense attorney tells the jury that there’s plenty of reasonable doubt to acquit. 

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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. 

Credit Karma - Ready to apply? Head to creditkarma.com/loanoffers to see personalized offers.

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

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 September 22, 2020, a physical altercation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ended in the death of 54-year-old Jason Cleereman. The defendant, Theodore Edgecomb, claims he was afraid for his life, and his defense attorney tells the jury that there’s plenty of reasonable doubt to acquit.

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Shopify - Go to Shopify.com/courtjunkie for a FREE 14-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.

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

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

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 September 2007, 28-year-old Nailah Franklin disappeared from her apartment in Chicago. Even though an arrest was made shortly thereafter, the suspect’s trial wouldn’t begin for another eight years. 

Thank you to Professor Bennett Gershman from Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University for speaking with 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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Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. 

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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