Court Junkie

In February 2023, 15-year-old Collin Griffith killed his father in what he said was self-defense. 18 months later, he killed his mother too. Would the jury believe his second self-defense claim?

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

Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-production for the show. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. 

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In May 2014, 74-year-old Dr. Steven Schwartz was found shot to death in his Tarpon Springs home. Investigators soon found the killer, but was there more to the story?

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

Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-production for the show. 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 January 2025, Natalie Cochran went on trial for the murder of her husband, Michael Cochran. According to prosecutors, Natalie had scammed her loved ones out of thousands of dollars, but was she also a murderer?

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

 Sponsors in this episode:

• Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 
• AquaTru - Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use code COURT.
• 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.

Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-production for the show. 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.

Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkie

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In January 2007, 42-year-old Todd Stermer died in a tragic house fire. According to prosecutors, it wasn’t an accident. It was murder. 

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

 Sponsors in this episode:

• Boll & Branch -  Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT.
• Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 
• Mint Mobile - Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at MintMobile.com/COURT.
• Pluto TV -  Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now.

Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-production for the show. 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.

Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkie

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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.

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

 Sponsors in this episode:

- AquaTru - Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use code COURT.

- Boll & Branch -  Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT.

- HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/COURT10FM and get 10 free meals with a free item for life. 

- 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.

Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-production for the show. 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.

Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkie

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After the tragic murder of 34-year-old Maria Willson in October 2001, investigators in Michigan uncover their lead suspect’s dangerous past. 

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

 Sponsors in this episode:

• Honeylove - Go to honeylove.com/Court for 20% off. 
• Mint Mobile - Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at MintMobile.com/COURT.
• Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 
• Boll & Branch -  Get 15% off, plus free shipping at Bollandbranch.com/COURT.
• 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. 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.

Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkie

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After the tragic murder of 34-year-old Maria Willson in October 2001, investigators in Michigan uncover their lead suspect’s dangerous past. 

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

 Sponsors in this episode:

• Honeylove - Go to honeylove.com/Court for 20% off. 
• Mint Mobile - Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at MintMobile.com/COURT.
• Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 
• Boll & Branch - Get 15% off, plus free shipping ot Bollandbranch.com/COURT.

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

Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkie

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

NOTE: This is a replay episode from 2022. We had a sick household last week, so I was unable to record. Next regular episode will be released as scheduled. Thank you for your understanding! 

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

 Sponsors in this episode:

• HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/COURT10FM now to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life.
• Hero Bread - Go to hero.co and use code COURT at checkout for 10% off your order. 
• 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.

Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-production for the show.

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In January 2023, there was a tragic shooting at a Daytona Beach Hospital, killing 77-year-old Jerry Gilland. The question of WHY the shooting happened would be the central focus later 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

 Sponsors in this episode:

• Hero Bread - Go to hero.co and use code COURT at checkout for 10% off your order. 
• Mint Mobile - Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at MintMobile.com/COURT.
• Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare and choose. 

Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-production for the show. 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.

Follow me on Instagram at CourtJunkie

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead on a front lawn in January 2022, his girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested. At her 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Karen of hitting John with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The defense, however, told the jury that Karen was framed and that there was a massive cover-up.

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

 Sponsors in this episode:

• Hero Bread - Go to hero.co and use code COURT at checkout for 10% off your order. 
• Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 
• HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/COURT10FM now to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life.
• Pluto TV -  Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now.

Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-production for the show.

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.