Ep 78: The Confrontation By The River
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On April 14, 2015, two groups of men got into a physical confrontation at the St. Croix River at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. By the time first responders arrived, one man was dead. In today’s episode, I speak with Eric Nelson, from the Halberg Criminal Defense Firm, about the trial that followed, in which he represented the defendant. Would the jury convict his client, or would they believe the claims of self-defense? Sponsors in this episode: True and Co - Try the original True Body bra from True&Co. today with Free and Easy Returns. Save...
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Bonus Episode 1: The Accident
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On the night of December 7, 2012, residents in rural Alvin, Texas heard the metal-on-metal sound of a car wreck. Then, about 5 minutes later, they heard a single gunshot. When officers arrived on the scene, they would find the remnants of a car accident, as well as a murder. Were the two related? This episode was researched and written by Charlie Worroll. Monthly Court Junkie Bonus Episodes are now available on Patreon! Just go to and choose the $6 or $10/month tier.
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Ep 77: The "House of Horrors" Case
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In August 2014, investigators in Blackstone, Massachusetts, responded to a home on a quiet residential street. Inside the home, they found two children who had been neglected and a house that was in squalor. Days later, they would return with a search warrant, and what they would find was horrifying. Sponsors in this episode: - PROcure, maker of RosaCare cream - Try RosaCare today, and get a $3 discount on Amazon. Go to and use the code 3JUNKIE. - Pet Releaf - Head to and enter the promo code JUNKIE to get 10% off your order. Please consider supporting Court...
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Ep 76: Sinister Inference - The Murder of April Barber
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On August 17, 2002, Justin Barber told police that he and his wife, April Barber, had been walking hand-in-hand along the beach when a man approached them with a gun. He was shot four times and survived, but April died from a single gunshot wound to the head. After a nearly two year investigation, Justin was arrested and charged with April’s murder. Could prosecutors prove that he had murdered April and then shot himself to cover it up? Sponsors in this episode: Pet Releaf - Pet Releaf makes all-natural, USDA Certified Organic CBD products for pets, using full...
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Ep 75: Reasonable Doubt? The AJ Armstrong Case
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In the early morning hours of July 29, 2016, a 16-year-old boy called 911, telling the dispatcher that he heard gunshots coming from his parents’ bedroom. When police arrived, they found Antonio Armstrong Sr and his wife, Dawn Armstrong, deceased in their bed. Was it an intruder, or did the killer come from the inside? Sponsors in this episode: PROcure Hydrocortisone Cream with Calendula is enhanced with organic calendula to provide fast itch relief that won’t irritate further. It doesn’t contain parabens, alcohols, or fragrances. Go to and get a $3...
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Ep 74: The “Evil Stepmother” (Tiffany Moss Trial)
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After the tragic death of 10-year-old Emani Moss in October 2013, Emani’s stepmother stands trial for her murder. Sponsors in this episode: Molekule – the air you were meant to breathe is finally here. Molekule has already helped allergy & asthma sufferers around the country better cope with their conditions and significantly reduce their symptoms. For $75 off your first order, visit and enter the code JUNKIE at checkout. Beauty By Design gives you a completely personalized skincare routine, and connects you with a live esthetician that you can text for...
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Ep 73: Joanna Madonna: Self Defense Or Premeditated Murder?
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In the 2015 murder trial of Joanna Madonna, one thing was for certain - Joanna killed her husband. But was it self-defense as she claimed, or was it calculated murder? NOTE: To listen to the Twisted Podcast’s interview with Joanna that I mentioned towards the episode, go here - . Sponsors in this episode: PROcure - PROcure’s Hydrocortisone Cream with Calendula is fast-acting, healing itchy, irritated skin with maximum strength 1% cortisone. It’s enhanced with organic calendula extracts, a natural botanical that has been used for centuries to reduce...
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Ep 72: The Poisoning Death of Dr. Mary Yoder
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In July 2015, a prominent chiropractor becomes fatally ill, and months after her death, it’s determined that she was poisoned. Those closest to her quickly become suspects, but will justice be served in this case? Sponsors in this episode: Not Guilty Podcast - Each week, the Parcast original “Not Guilty” examines controversial criminal cases and tries to determine why solid evidence doesn’t always lead to a conviction. Search for and subscribe to NOT GUILTY wherever you listen to podcasts or go to to listen now. PROcure - PROcure’s Hydrocortisone Cream with Calendula is...
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Ep 71: The Diabolical Husband
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In December 2012, officers in Arlington Heights, Illinois, started looking into a cold case involving a suspect named Donnie Rudd. One cold case led to another, and the shocking discovery that Donnie may have murdered multiple people as he walked free for 45 years. In this episode, I speak to Cindy Hart, Donnie’s former stepdaughter, about what life with Donnie was like behind the scenes. Check out Cindy and her sister Lori’s book, Living With The Devil at Sponsors in this episode: PROcure - PROcure’s Hydrocortisone Cream with Calendula is...
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Ep 70: The Outbreak
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In January 2008, a Hepatitis C outbreak was discovered in Las Vegas, Nevada. After investigating the outbreak, officials were able to determine that the infected patients all had one thing in common - they had all undergone procedures at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada. After one of the infected patients passed away, a physician and nurse anesthetist from the Center were charged with second degree murder. Sponsors in this episode: PROcure - PROcure’s Hydrocortisone Cream with Calendula is fast-acting, healing itchy, irritated skin with maximum strength 1%...
info_outline19-year-old Pravin Varughese was a college student at Southern Illinois University when he was mysteriously found dead in the woods after leaving a party. Investigators believe he died from hypothermia but a second autopsy reveals he may have died from blunt force trauma. A 22-year-old man came forward to say he got into a fight with Pravin the night he died. Will Pravin’s family finally get the answers they’re looking for?
A special thank you goes out to Pravin’s mom, Lovely Varughese, and Monica Zukas for helping me with Pravin’s story.
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