Court Junkie

In May 2021, 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey left her home in St. Johns County, Florida, and was never seen or heard from again. The main suspect was one of her classmates.  NOTE: At 15:35, we accidentally refer to Aiden as “Adam.”  Jillian is currently out on Maternity leave and will return in mid-June (This episode was recorded prior).  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil c...

In April 2011, a 15-year-old boy was lured to his death by a group of teenagers - four of whom were convicted of murder. In this episode, we look at the case of a fifth teenager who was also involved, as a principal to the crime.  NOTE: 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 t...

In this special listener request episode, we explore the life and murder of rapper XXXTentacion.  NOTE: 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.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors in this episode: Ibotta - Get $5 just for trying Ibotta. Go to the...

In January 2021, the body of 64-year-old Tom Merriman was discovered in his driveway. Later, a jury would have to decide - Did he die of an overdose, or was he murdered? 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 quo...

In January 2021, the body of 64-year-old Tom Merriman was discovered in his driveway. Later, a jury would have to decide - Did he die of an overdose, or was he murdered? 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: Babbel - Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription wh...

In June 2021, 20-year-old Alex Jackson reported a home invasion at his parents’ house. Investigators quickly zeroed in on him as the killer - but could prosecutors prove their case to a jury? 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...

In a trial dubbed “South Carolina’s Trial of The Century,” Alex Murdaugh, a member of the influential Murdaugh family, goes on trial for the murders of his wife and son.  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: AquaTru - Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier by visiting Aq...

In a trial dubbed “South Carolina’s Trial of The Century,” Alex Murdaugh, a member of the influential Murdaugh family, goes on trial for the murders of his wife and son.  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: Firstleaf: Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bott...

In March 2019, Nipsey Hussle was gunned down in a parking lot in South Los Angeles. His killer went on trial three years later, and the details of what happened that day were told in court.  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: Babbel - Right now, get up to 55% off...

On New Year’s Day 2008, a tragic 911 call came into the Irving Police Department. What investigators found was harrowing.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Sponsors: Progressive Insurance - Visit Progressive.com to get a quote with all the coverages you want, so you can easily compare a...

On April 22, 2016, police in Pike County, Ohio, discovered the bodies of eight family members - all had been shot and killed, execution-style. Who would go to such lengths to kill off an entire family? A special thank you to Patricia Gallagher Newberry with the Cincinnati Enquirer for talking to us about this case.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. L...

NOTE: This episode contains some graphic descriptions and testimony. Listener discretion is advised. Also, please excuse my slip as I accidentally refer to self incrimination as “self-discrimination”. In 1984, Ward Weaver, Jr. was convicted of first degree murder in California. Decades later, another member of his family would be convicted of murder. And then decades later... Please subscribe to o...

On October 12, 2019, two Fort Worth police officers responded to a non-emergency call in a residential neighborhood. Within minutes, shots were fired and one person was killed.  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: BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHe...

In July 2020, famous American rapper Megan Thee Stallion was mysteriously shot after attending a party in Hollywood Hills. After the arrest of another high-profile rapper, the two would face off in court.  Link to “Complete Kelsey Harris statement to prosecutors regarding Tory Lanez & Megan Thee Stallion incident” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YePDz8pC934&t=149s Please subscribe to our...

After a tragic motorcycle crash killed 7 people in June 2019, prosecutors and attorneys would later argue in court over who was really responsible. Was it the defendant, 23-year-old Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, whose truck had crashed into the motorcycle group, or was it the fault of the lead motorcyclist? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trai...

In May 1996, college freshman Kristin Smart disappeared, after attending a party. Decades passed before finally, arrests were made. Could prosecutors prove their case all these years later? A special thank you to Chloe Jones from The San Luis Obispo Tribune, for talking to us about this case. Post-Production for the show is provided by Jon Keur of Wayfare Recording Co. This episode was researched...

Sedley Alley was convicted in 1985 of a brutal rape and murder that occurred just outside Memphis, Tennessee. For decades, Sedley maintained his innocence, but proving it would be a steep hill to climb. A special thank you to Daniel Medwed for talking to us about this case. Daniel’s new book, Barred: Why The Innocent Can’t Get Out of Prison is available here - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barr...

In May 2022, 43-year-old Kay Baker was found dead in front of a neighbor’s house. Investigators quickly learned that the suspect had a sordid past. Did the system fail to protect his latest victim? Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Sponsors in this...

In October 2020, the shocking arrests of multiple members of two militia groups were announced. The charges included allegations of an alleged terrorist plot - whose target was Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan. But with an FBI informant seemingly at the helm, would the jury convict them? NOTE: I will be taking a short break for the holidays. I’ll be back with a new episode on Monday, Jan...

In August 2006, 58-year-old Ken Juedes was found shot to death in his home. 13 years later, there would finally be an arrest.  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: BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/cou...

In November 2021, the city of Waukesha, Wisconsin held their annual Christmas parade. But then tragedy struck, and multiple people lost their lives. The trial that followed wasn’t a whodunnit, but the defendant made headlines when he decided to represent himself and disrupt the courtroom.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here -...

After an explosion rips through a subdivision known as Richmond Hill in Indianapolis, investigators try to find the source. Was it an accident or was it pre-planned? Thank you to Kristine Philips and Rich Van Wyk for talking to us about this case.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen to the trailer here - https://link.chtbl.com/CivilPodcast Spons...

On Holy Saturday in 1980, Sister Margaret Ann Pahl was found dead. She had been brutally murdered, but her murder would go unsolved for more than a quarter century.  Thank you to journalist and author David Yonke for helping us with this case. Be sure to check out his book, “Sin, Shame, & Secrets: A True Story of the Murder of a Nun.”  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers c...

Nikki Entzel called 911 in January 2020, reporting that the house she shared with her husband was on fire. Inside, was her husband’s deceased body.  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: BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try...

In the 1990’s, R. Kelly was a hugely popular R&B singer. In 2021, he was convicted of racketeering, sexual exploitation of a child and kidnapping. In this episode, we cover his latest charges and trials.  A special thank you to Jon Seidel for helping us with this case. Follow him on Twitter @SeidelContent.  Please subscribe to our new podcast, CIVIL, which covers civil cases and trials. Listen...