Court Junkie

In July 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in the driveway of his Tallahassee home. In this episode, we go over the Prosecution’s case against Dan’s former brother-in-law, Charlie Adelson.  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 - SKIMS Holida...

NOTE: This episode contains testimony regarding sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.  A renewed relationship from the past leads to a deadly encounter.  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: BetterHelp : This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit Be...

After 18-year-old Tori Lang disappeared in July 2021, her best friend became the main suspect. But was it a murder or a suicide? 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: BetterHelp : This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/COURT today to get 10%...

In 2016, a tragedy struck the local police station in Punta Gorda, Florida. One year later, the former police chief would find himself seated at the defense table.  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 purifier by visiting AquaTr...

After appearing on the TV gameshow Family Feud and giving an eyebrow-raising answer about his marriage, Timothy Bliefnick would later find himself on trial for murdering his wife.  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 - SKIMS Fits Everybody and more best-se...

NOTE: There is no new episode of Court Junkie this week - I will be back next week. In the meantime, I decided to re-release my episodes on the retrial of Katherine Magbanua for her role in the murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel. Charlie Adelson will be going on trial in a few weeks, so these episodes will be a good refresher on the case for those who are following. Please subscribe to our oth...

NOTE: There is no new episode of Court Junkie this week - I will be back next week. In the meantime, I decided to re-release my episodes on the retrial of Katherine Magbanua for her role in the murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel. Charlie Adelson will be going on trial in a few weeks, so these episodes will be a good refresher on the case for those who are following. Please subscribe to our oth...

24-year-old Shad Thyrion was found brutally murdered and dismembered in the basement of his mom’s home in February 2022. What followed was a trial filled with graphic testimony and bizarre behavior from the defendant. 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: BetterHe...

After 33-year-old Della Brown was found murdered in a small neighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska, 20-year-old Joshua Wade went on trial. But with no physical evidence tying him to the scene, and other suspects in the case, would a jury convict him? Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponso...

After 33-year-old Della Brown was found murdered in a small neighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska, 20-year-old Joshua Wade went on trial. But with no physical evidence tying him to the scene, and other suspects in the case, would a jury convict him? Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponso...

After attorney Richard Merritt received a 15-year sentence for defrauding his clients, a judge gave him two weeks to turn himself in.  But according to prosecutors, instead of using that time to get his affairs in order, he did something far more sinister. Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPod...

Lori Vallow Daybell finally went on trial for the murders of her two children, and husband’s ex-wife. In this episode, we examine the evidence the prosecution and defense presented to a jury. CORRECTION: I mistakenly refer to Tammy Daybell as Chad’s ex-wife, but they never divorced. She was his first wife.  Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen t...

Danny Masterson, a former actor who rose to fame after starring in That 70’s Show, recently went to trial on charges he raped three different women.  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 - SKIMS Fits Everybody and more best-selling essentials are available...

After a horrific school shooting in Parkland, Florida, the school resource officer found himself facing trial for negligence. Would he be convicted? 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 Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the cov...

Was a beloved reality TV star responsible for the murder of his nephew?  A special thank you to Justina Coronel , a journalist with KSDK, for helping us with this case.  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 Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a q...

After a confrontation turns deadly, a former NFL player goes on trial. Was it murder, or self-defense? 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: HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/50courtjunkie and use code 50courtjunkie for 50% off plus free shipping. The Jordan Harbi...

After a couple is brutally murdered in their home in Central Florida, investigators look to their teenage daughter for answers.  Special thanks to Frank Stanfield for helping us with this episode. Check out his book, “Cold Blooded: A True Crime Story of a Murderous Teenage Vampire Cult.” http://frankestanfield.com/ Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials....

After a couple is brutally murdered in their home in Central Florida, investigators look to their teenage daughter for answers.  Special thanks to Frank Stanfield for helping us with this episode. Check out his book, “Cold Blooded: A True Crime Story of a Murderous Teenage Vampire Cult.” http://frankestanfield.com/ Please subscribe to our other podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials....

Robert Blake was a well-known actor from the 1970s who was charged with the murder of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley. After recent news about Blake made headlines earlier this year, we decided to look back at his murder trial.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: The...

First, there was a shooting with one survivor.  Then, another shooting that left two people dead.  Could prosecutors prove that both incidents were connected?  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with al...

20-year-old Christina Ross was found deceased in her car in November 2004. Investigators wouldn’t have to go far to find the killer.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want,...

After a mysterious death in Wisconsin in 1998, investigators discovered a letter from the victim, pointing to a suspect. Would the letter lead to a conviction? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with al...

After a mysterious death in Wisconsin in 1998, investigators discovered a letter from the victim, pointing to a suspect. Would the letter lead to a conviction? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with al...

After a string of murders in Laredo, Texas in 2018, suspicion fell on an unlikely suspect - was there a serial killer working as a border patrol agent? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Air Doctor - Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code COURT and, depending...

In May 2020, 40-year-old Rosalio Gutierrez Jr. disappeared. Three years later, the ex-boyfriend of his new girlfriend went to trial for his murder. Would the prosecution be able to prove their case? Jillian is currently out on Maternity leave and will return in mid-June.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtb...