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...

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-prod...

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  Spons...

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,  pl...

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...

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  fo...

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  fo...

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 an...

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:...

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 cover...

NOTE: This will be a four-part series. There was way too much testimony that I was unable to cut out. Sorry for any inconvenience to those hoping I could do it in three episodes. 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...

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 coverup.  Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which...

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 coverup.  Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which...

The prosecution and the defense in this case both agreed on one thing - Ashley Benefield shot and killed her estranged husband, 54-year-old Doug Benefield. But would the jury believe she was justified? Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. provides post-Production for the show This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.  Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers...

A$AP Rocky, an American rapper and songwriter, went on trial in February 2025. He was facing two felony gun charges following an incident with a former friend in November 2021.  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 A...

A tragic death in Cherokee County, Georgia, tears an entire family apart. After one family member goes on trial for murder, the others are left to testify about what they know.  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%...

When an 11-year-old girl goes missing in Constantine, Michigan in 2007, a huge search makes national news. Her body is found abandoned in a cemetery, and investigators begin the search for her killer.  Thank you to Ray McCann for speaking to us about this case, as well as former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough, journalist Ken Kolker, and David Moran, co-founder of the Michigan Innocenc...

When an 11-year-old girl goes missing in Constantine, Michigan in 2007, a huge search makes national news. Her body is found abandoned in a cemetery, and investigators begin the search for her killer.  Thank you to Ray McCann for speaking to us about this case, as well as former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough, journalist Ken Kolker, and David Moran, co-founder of the Michigan Innocenc...

When an 11-year-old girl goes missing in Constantine, Michigan in 2007, a huge search makes national news. Her body is found abandoned in a cemetery, and investigators begin the search for her killer.  Thank you to former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough, journalist Ken Kolker, and Ray McCann for talking to us about this case.  Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers...

33-year-old Collin Turner was gunned down in his home after a fight with his wife. At trial, Bree Kuhn’s attorneys would have to explain to a jury why she killed him.  Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: AquaTru - Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you...

After a social gathering turned deadly, the suspect decided to represent himself in court. Would he be successful in trying to prove his innocence? Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Quince - Go to Quince.com/Court for free shipping on your order and 365-day re...

After Jeff German, a well-respected journalist with The Las Vegas Review Journal is murdered, an investigation leads police to a local politician.  Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: AquaTru - Get 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com an...

In February 2020, Sarah Boone called 911 to report that her boyfriend was dead inside their apartment. After telling a bizarre story of a fatal game of hide-and-seek, she was arrested and charged with his murder.  Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Progressive...

After Jennifer Farber Dulos went missing in May 2019, investigators immediately zeroed in on her estranged husband and his new girlfriend. In Part 2, the State rests their case, and the Defense presents theirs. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: AquaTru - Get 2...

After Jennifer Farber Dulos went missing in May 2019, investigators immediately zeroed in on her estranged husband and his new girlfriend. In Part 1, prosecutors begin laying out their case in front of a jury.  Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: SKIMS - Shop SK...