29-year-old Rob McKernan and his wife, 26-year-old Colleen McKernan, spent New Years Eve together in 2014. But by the end of the night, Colleen would call 911, telling the dispatcher that she had just killed her husband. 

Prosecutors say she killed him in a fit of drunken anger, but her attorneys claim it was self-defense after being in an abusive relationship for years. 

This case doesn’t come down to what the jury thinks, but whether the justice system worked.

This episode was researched and written by Kathleen McWilliams. 

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Ep 86: New Years Eve 2014 - The Trials of Colleen McKernan

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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Just before the Philadelphia Eagles were headed to the Super Bowl in 2023, Josh Sills, an offensive lineman for the team, was arrested and charged with rape and kidnapping. In this episode, we go over what happened at his trial. 
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Ep 268: The State of Ohio vs. Josh Sills

After Rita Pangalangan left her 13-year-old daughter inside a hot car for multiple hours, she and her boyfriend were charged with murder. Would a jury convict? A special thank you goes out to Solicitor Duffie Stone for talking to us about the case he presented in court. 
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Ep 267: The Tragic Death of Cristina Pangalangan

After 22-year-old Dru Sjodin disappeared from a mall parking lot in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a massive search began, ultimately leading investigators to a likely suspect. 
NOTE: When referencing the search area in the episode, I misspeak and say “northwestern North Dakota and eastern Minnesota.” I should have said northeastern North Dakota and western Minnesota. 
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Ep 266: The Disappearance of Dru Sjodin

The family of a young girl who was hospitalized at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital filed a lawsuit against the hospital, alleging its actions led to the death of the young girl’s mother. In this high-profile trial in late 2023, the jury would have to decide if the hospital and its employees were at fault. 
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Ep 265: The “Take Care of Maya” Trial

The Canadian rock band Hedley seemed to be on the rise - until multiple sexual assault allegations involving their frontman, Jacob Hoggard came to light. Today’s episode explores the trial of Jacob Hoggard, which took place in October 2022. 
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Ep 86: New Years Eve 2014 - The Trials of Colleen McKernan

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