13th Juror Podcast

This week on Court Report, we’re breaking down some of the biggest courtroom headlines and legal developments from across the country. The Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing dominated the headlines this week, but with days of testimony, major evidence, and complicated legal arguments to unpack, that case deserves more than a quick update. A full episode covering the hearing will be released Saturd...

Welcome back to Court Report , your weekly roundup of the biggest developments happening in the courts and the cases we're following. This week, we're breaking down: The guilty verdict in the Blaise Taylor murder trial and what jurors ultimately decided. A new motion filed by Courtney Clenney's defense over potential character evidence involving Christian Obumseli. The latest development in the Ko...

A young expectant mother. A date night spent cooking dinner and painting canvases for her unborn daughter's nursery. Less than 24 hours later, she was in cardiac arrest, and both she and her unborn child would ultimately die. At first, it appeared to be a tragic medical emergency. Blaise Taylor told 911 dispatchers he believed Jade Benning was suffering from an allergic reaction. But as investigat...

Welcome to the very first episode of Court Report —a new weekly series from the 13th Juror Podcast . If you've been listening to 13th Juror for a while, you know our regular episodes take a deep dive into one case at a time. But every week, there are verdicts, arrests, indictments, trials, appeals, and major case developments that deserve attention too. That's where Court Report comes in. Each wee...

A confrontation at a high school track meet. A knife pulled in seconds. One teenager dead, another claiming he acted in self-defense. On April 2, 2025, 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed during a dispute at a track meet in Frisco, Texas. Witnesses described a brief confrontation between Metcalf and fellow student Karmelo Anthony before the encounter turned deadly. What followed was a c...

When a teenage girl disappeared from her Arkansas home in the middle of the night, her parents immediately feared she had been taken by the man accused of sexually abusing her. Months earlier, 67-year-old Michael Fosler had been arrested and charged with 43 felony counts involving a child. Despite the allegations, he was released on bond while awaiting trial. Then, on October 8, 2024, everything c...

One year after her acquittal, Karen Read is back in court—this time as the plaintiff. In this special update episode, we break down the explosive civil lawsuit Karen Read has filed against the Massachusetts State Police and the Town of Canton. The complaint alleges misconduct, bias, and institutional failures that Read claims contributed to her prosecution in the death of Boston Police Officer Joh...

Everyone saw Jack Ruby pull the trigger. But what was happening inside his mind in the moments before he killed Lee Harvey Oswald? From claims of psychomotor epilepsy to suspicions of larger conspiracies, the defense attempts to explain one of the most shocking moments in American history. 13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi Churchwell Follow us @13thjurorpodcast on Instagram

After President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, the world searched for answers until Jack Ruby stepped out of a crowded police basement and killed Lee Harvey Oswald on live television. Was he a grieving patriot overcome with emotion or a man who deliberately silenced the accused assassin before he could stand trial? 13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi Churchwell Follow us @13...

Years after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh shocked the nation, the legal system is once again under the microscope. With allegations of outside influence and misconduct threatening the integrity of the verdict, the possibility of a retrial could change everything. 13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi Churchwell Follow us @13thjurorpodcast on Instagram

The downfall of Alex Murdaugh shocked the nation when a powerful attorney from one of South Carolina’s most influential legal dynasties was accused of murdering his wife and son. Explore the prosecution’s theory, the defense’s fight for reasonable doubt, and the key moments that led jurors to a guilty verdict in one of the country’s most high-profile trials. 13th Juror is an Audiochuck production...

Go beyond the courtroom with exclusive interviews featuring Jamie Snow and a key advocate fighting for his release. As new evidence and overlooked details emerge, the curtain is pulled back on a conviction that may not be as solid as it once seemed. 13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi Churchwell Follow us @13thjurorpodcast on Instagram

The case against Jamie Snow hinges on witness testimony, but what if those stories don’t hold up? With no DNA, no weapon, and conflicting testimonies, the question becomes: was this a conviction based on truth or on a carefully constructed narrative? The defense argues that when you strip away unreliable testimony, what’s left may not be enough to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. 13th Juror...

Easter Sunday, 1991. Bill Little is found shot behind the counter of a Bloomington gas station, and the case stalls without physical evidence. Years later, prosecutors build their case against Jamie Snow through eyewitness accounts, statements, and reported conversations. Do those pieces form a clear picture or something harder to define? 13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi Chu...

Aileen Wuornos takes the stand and delivers a chilling account that could change everything the jury thought they knew. As the defense challenges the prosecution’s narrative, disturbing allegations and emotional confessions blur the line between predator and survivor. In the end, the question remains: was this murder or a desperate fight to stay alive? 13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted...

Seven men are dead, their bodies scattered along Florida’s highways, and one woman stands at the center of it all. The prosecution paints Aileen Wuornos not as a victim but as a predator driven by greed and control. As their case unfolds, the line between self-defense and cold-blooded murder begins to blur in the most unsettling way. 13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi Churchwe...

What happens when the verdict is read but the story is far from over? In this episode, we go beyond the jury box to uncover the evidence the jury never saw, the lawsuits that followed, and the revelations that continue to cast doubt on what really happened to Caylee Anthony. Years later, the questions remain, and the truth may be more complicated than anyone expected. 13th Juror is an Audiochuck p...

Just when the case seems clear, Casey Anthony's defense turns everything upside down with a version of events no one saw coming. Shocking claims, fractured family dynamics, and disputed evidence collide to cast doubt on what really happened. As the narrative unravels, the truth becomes harder to define—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. 13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi Churc...

Step inside the prosecution’s case against Casey Anthony. Examine the timeline, forensic evidence, and her web of lies presented to the jury. From the mysterious disappearance of her daughter Caylee, to chilling discoveries made close to the Anthony home, the State builds its argument for premeditated murder. But the question lingers: Was this a tragic accident—or a calculated choice for freedom?...

Robert Atrops called police repeatedly the night his wife disappeared. Prosecutors called his actions suspicious, but the defense says they were simply the moves of a worried husband. Add in evolving memories, flawed forensic interpretation, and a second man’s DNA found inside the victim, and this case becomes far more complicated than a simple narrative of guilt. But will the jury decide? 13th Ju...

When 30-year-old Deborah Atrops was found strangled in the trunk of her car in 1988, suspicion quickly turned to her estranged husband, but the case went cold for more than three decades. Now, with new forensic soil analysis, advanced DNA testing, and long-questioned phone records, prosecutors believe they finally have the evidence to prove Robert Atrops committed murder. 13th Juror is an Audiochu...

From explosive allegations to a headline-making verdict, now Amber Heard takes the stand and tells her story. One of power, fear, and what she says her life was like behind closed doors. 13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi Churchwell Follow us @13thjurorpodcast on Instagram

What happens when a marriage implodes under the glare of worldwide fame and the fallout becomes a $50 million defamation battle? Hear Johnny Depp’s version of events, from volatile fights to the op-ed he claims ended his career. 13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi Churchwell Follow us @13thjurorpodcast on Instagram

The prosecution called it a clear case of guilt. The defense called it a rush to judgment. Revisit the Scott Peterson trial through the defense’s lens, unpacking disputed evidence, alternative theories, and developments still unfolding years later. 13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted by Brandi Churchwell Follow us @13thjurorpodcast on Instagram

When Laci Peterson vanished on Christmas Eve 2002, a missing-person search quickly turned into one of the most infamous murder cases in modern history. Prosecutors laid out a case built on lies, timelines, and a secret life they say reveals motive and intent. This is the story the state believes proves Scott Peterson murdered Laci and their unborn son. 13th Juror is an Audiochuck production hosted...