Court Junkie
Imagine being wrongfully convicted for a crime you didn’t commit, or imagine your child’s killer is still on the loose even though there’s enough evidence for an arrest. I want to help shine light on the injustices of our judicial system. I delve into court documents, attend trials, and interview those close to the case to help me tell their stories.
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Ep 78: The Confrontation By The River
07/22/2019
Ep 78: The Confrontation By The River
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 15% now when you go to and enter the code junkie. Pet Releaf - Pet Releaf makes all-natural, USDA Certified Organic CBD products for pets, using full spectrum CBD hemp oil that is grown and extracted in Colorado. With a wide variety of products, they have something to assist a range of ailments such as hip and joint pain, inflammation, situational anxiety and more. Go to and enter the promo code JUNKIE to get 10% off your order. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . Follow me on
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Bonus Episode 1: The Accident
07/17/2019
Bonus Episode 1: The Accident
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
07/08/2019
Ep 77: The "House of Horrors" Case
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 Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . Follow me on
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Ep 76: Sinister Inference - The Murder of April Barber
06/24/2019
Ep 76: Sinister Inference - The Murder of April Barber
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 spectrum CBD hemp oil that is grown and extracted in Colorado. With a wide variety of products, they have something to assist a range of ailments such as hip and joint pain, inflammation, situational anxiety and more. Go to and enter the promo code JUNKIE to get 10% off your order. PROcure - Try PROcure’s Hydrocortisone and RosaCare today, and get a special $3 discount on Amazon. Just go to to be directed to Amazon where you'll get a special $3 discount with the code 3JUNKIE. Noom - Noom is a habit changing solution that helps users develop a new relationship with food through personalized courses. Sign up for your trial today at . Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . Follow me on
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Ep 75: Reasonable Doubt? The AJ Armstrong Case
06/10/2019
Ep 75: Reasonable Doubt? The AJ Armstrong Case
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 discount on Amazon using the code 3JUNKIE. Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered Audiobook - written and read by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, the voices behind the hit podcast My Favorite Murder! Karen and Georgia delve into their own pasts, true crime stories, and more to discuss meaningful issues with fierce empathy and unapologetic frankness. Buy the audiobook edition of Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered wherever audiobooks are sold. Warby Parker - Head on over to to order your free Home Try-On’s today. Noom - Noom is a habit changing solution that helps users develop a new relationship with food through personalized courses. Sign up for your trial today at .
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Ep 74: The “Evil Stepmother” (Tiffany Moss Trial)
05/28/2019
Ep 74: The “Evil Stepmother” (Tiffany Moss Trial)
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 FREE, for life. Go to and use the promo code JUNKIE to get 20% off! (First time customers) Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . Follow me on
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Ep 73: Joanna Madonna: Self Defense Or Premeditated Murder?
05/13/2019
Ep 73: Joanna Madonna: Self Defense Or Premeditated Murder?
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 inflammation. It gives you all the medicine you need + skin-loving ingredients like organic coconut oil. Go to to be directed to Amazon where you'll get a special $3 discount with the code 3JUNKIE. Book of the Month - Visit for the best new thrillers and get your first book for just $5 with code JUNKIE. Care/of - Care/of is a subscription service that makes it easy to get vitamins, protein powders, and more, personalized just for you and delivered straight to your door. For 30% off your first order, go to and enter code JUNKIE30. Simple Contacts - Simple Contacts lets you conveniently renew your contact lens prescription and reorder your contacts from anywhere in minutes. Get $20 off your contacts at , or enter code JUNKIE20 at checkout. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . Follow me on
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Ep 72: The Poisoning Death of Dr. Mary Yoder
04/29/2019
Ep 72: The Poisoning Death of Dr. Mary Yoder
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 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 inflammation. It gives you all the medicine you need + skin-loving ingredients like organic coconut oil. Go to to be directed to Amazon where you'll get a special $3 discount with the code 3JUNKIE. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . Follow me on
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Ep 71: The Diabolical Husband
04/15/2019
Ep 71: The Diabolical Husband
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 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 inflammation. It gives you all the medicine you need + skin-loving ingredients like organic coconut oil. Go to to be directed to Amazon where you'll get a special $3 discount with the code 3JUNKIE. Out Of The Shadows Podcast - Join “The Keepers” star Gemma Hoskins and Investigative Journalist Shane Waters as they continue their own investigation on Sister Cathy Cesnik on their popular investigative podcast. Out Of The Shadows releases weekly episodes and can be found on Himalaya or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . Follow me on
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Ep 70: The Outbreak
04/01/2019
Ep 70: The Outbreak
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% cortisone. It’s enhanced with organic calendula extracts, a natural botanical that has been used for centuries to reduce inflammation. It gives you all the medicine you need + skin-loving ingredients like organic coconut oil. Go to to be directed to Amazon where you'll get a special $3 discount with the code 3JUNKIE. SURVIVAL - Every Monday, the Parcast Network’s podcast SURVIVAL demonstrates the human spirit’s ability to triumph over deadly adversity with high-intensity stories of people in life or death situations. Search for and subscribe to Survival wherever you listen to Parcast shows. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . Follow me on
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Ep 69: The Conditions of His Release (John Lee Trial)
03/18/2019
Ep 69: The Conditions of His Release (John Lee Trial)
In January 2011, 48-year-old John Lee was arrested for battery. He posted bail and within days, his alleged victims were found dead. NOTE: Please consider taking this quick survey so I can better cater the ads for the show - . Once you’ve completed the survey, you can choose to enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Terms and Conditions apply. Sponsors in this episode: Care/Of Vitamins - For 50% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, go to and enter JUNKIE50. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . Follow me on
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Ep 68: The Interrogations
03/04/2019
Ep 68: The Interrogations
In June 2012, 54-year-old Marcus Golike was found deceased on the banks of the Ohio River. Investigators immediately focused in on four teenagers as potential suspects. What would they learn in their interrogations? NOTE: Please consider taking this quick survey so I can find more advertisers for the show - . Once you’ve completed the survey, you can choose to enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Terms and Conditions apply. Sponsors in this episode: Breach - Breach is a podcast that takes you inside the world’s biggest hacks - how they’re done, who does them, and what’s really at stake when your private data is compromised. Listen to Season 2 of Breach, The Equifax Story: This Time It’s Personal. Subscribe to Breach in your podcast app. True Body Bra - An amazingly comfortable and supportive bra from True and Co. Save 15% now when you go to and enter the code JUNKIE. Summersalt Swimwear - Crafted with 5x the strength and 4x the compression of an average swimsuit, Summersalt offers designer quality without the designer price tag. Get $10 towards your purchase using the code JUNKIE at . Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . Follow me on
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Ep 67: The Fatal Bar Fight
02/18/2019
Ep 67: The Fatal Bar Fight
On Saturday, November 16, 2014, police officers responded to the call of a bar fight at a local bar in Akron, Ohio. As they neared the scene, the call changed - an officer was down and in need of immediate assistance. When they arrived, they found an off-duty police officer lying in the parking lot. He had been shot twice, and the shooter was on the run. Sponsors in this episode: Summersalt Swimwear - Crafted with 5x the strength and 4x the compression of an average swimsuit, Summersalt offers designer quality without the designer price tag. Get $10 towards your purchase using the code JUNKIE at . Lorena - Amazon Prime Video and Executive Producer Jordan Peele bring you Lorena: the new docu-series that shares Lorena Bobbitt's side of the story and investigates the headlines and press coverage 25 years later – Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Handy - the easy and convenient way to book home cleanings. To get your first 3-hour cleaning for $39 when you sign up for a plan, visit and use promo code JUNKIE during checkout. True Body Bra - An amazingly comfortable and supportive bra from True and Co. Save 15% now when you go to and enter the code JUNKIE. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . Follow me on
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Ep 66: Kendra Hatcher: A Planned Murder
02/04/2019
Ep 66: Kendra Hatcher: A Planned Murder
35-year-old Kendra Hatcher was tragically gunned down in the parking garage of her high-rise apartment building in Dallas, Texas, in September 2015. The investigation into her murder would uncover a sinister plot to have her killed. Would all the suspects be caught and be brought to justice? Sponsors in this episode: First Day Back - a really great unique podcast about people returning from the hardest experiences of their lives. Make sure you check out First Day Back in your podcast app now, and then subscribe so you won’t miss an episode. LOLA - LOLA offers complete transparency about the ingredients found in their tampons, pads, liners, and wipes – all of which are 100% organic cotton with no added chemicals, fragrances, synthetics, or dyes. With Lola’s customizable subscription, you get to choose your mix of products, mix of absorbency, number of boxes, and frequency of delivery. For 40% off all subscriptions, visit and enter code COURT40 when you subscribe. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on
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Ep 65: Justice Delayed? The Mike Williams Case
01/21/2019
Ep 65: Justice Delayed? The Mike Williams Case
On December 16, 2000, 31-year-old Mike Williams went duck hunting, only to never be heard from again. Authorities told reporters that they suspected he got into a boating accident, drowned, and was eventually eaten by alligators. But 17 years and two arrests later, would the truth finally come out? NOTE: If you’re interested in this case, the Minds of Madness Podcast has also covered it this week - They do a great job of looking into the minds and circumstances of this tragic case and the lengths a mother’s love will go to, to bring justice for her son. Sponsors in this episode: Murderville, Georgia - a new investigative podcast from The Intercept. Subscribe now on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. True & Co. - Home of THE most comfortable bras on the planet! (They didn’t tell me to say that, but that’s how comfortable they are) Save 15% now when you go to and enter the code junkie. Simple Contacts - Simple Contacts lets you conveniently renew your contact lens prescription & reorder your contacts from anywhere in minutes. Get $20 off your contacts at or enter code JUNKIE20 at checkout. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on
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2018 Year in Review and Case Updates
01/14/2019
2018 Year in Review and Case Updates
In this New Years episode, I take a look back at some of the episodes I covered this year. The next full length episode will be released the week of January 21st. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . Follow me on
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Ep 64: His Name Was Generro Sanchez
12/10/2018
Ep 64: His Name Was Generro Sanchez
In December 2012, 18-year-old Jerrod Murray was arrested and charged with the murder of 18-year-old Generro Sanchez, a fellow college student. In a chilling interrogation, Jerrod matter-of-factly describes the murder and when asked if he has any remorse, he says no. But would the laws in Oklahoma make it easy for Jerrod to not face responsibility for what he did? In the episode, I speak with Generro's mom, Jeana, who talks about what happened to her son, and what she and her family are still dealing with today. UPDATE: An earlier version of this episode incorrectly stated that those who are found guilty with a mental defect would be sent to prison if they are ever deemed to not be a threat to society again. A later version clarifies this - After a defendant is found guilty with a mental defect, they are then sent to a maximum security hospital for the same amount of time as if he or she had been sentenced to a “regular prison.” From there, they are then transferred to a minimum security building while they are being considered for release. Thank you to listener Kevin for making me aware of this error. Sponsors in this episode: KATANA Safety - The first and only personal safety device that attaches to your smartphone, KATANA is monitored by a 24/7 Response Center and an app that alerts seven of your loved ones. Buy now at . Get 20% off with the promo code JUNKIE. Simple Contacts - Simple Contacts lets you conveniently renew your contact lens prescription & reorder your contacts from anywhere in minutes. Get $20 off your contacts at or enter code JUNKIE20 at checkout. Care/of - Care/of is a monthly subscription vitamin service that delivers completely personalized vitamin and supplement packs right to your door. For 25% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, visit and enter JUNKIE. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on
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Ep 63: The New York New York Casino Shooting (Steven Zegrean Trial)
11/26/2018
Ep 63: The New York New York Casino Shooting (Steven Zegrean Trial)
In July 2007, a man in a trench coat walked into the crowded New York New York Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, and opened fire. At his trial, his defense would argue that his intent had not been to kill, but to be killed. What would the jury think? Sponsors in this episode: Up And Vanished - In a one-night special TV event, Oxygen brings to life Payne Lindsey’s hit true crime podcast “Up and Vanished.” Check it out on Oxygen On Demand Madison Reed - Madison Reed is reinventing the way women color their hair - they offer the quality of salon color, the convenience and affordability of at-home hair color, and combine that with an ammonia-free formula with ingredients you can feel good about. Get 10% off plus Free Shipping on their first color kit. Go to and use code JUNKIE. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on
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Ep 62: What Happened To Heather Elvis? (Tammy Moorer Trial)
11/12/2018
Ep 62: What Happened To Heather Elvis? (Tammy Moorer Trial)
In December 2013, 20-year-old Heather Elvis mysteriously vanished in the middle of the night and hasn’t been seen or heard from since. I covered Heather's disappearance and the first trial of one of the suspects in Episode 45. This episode covers the trial of the second suspect. Law enforcement and prosecutors are convinced they know what happened to Heather - but would a jury believe their theory? Sponsors in this episode: Up And Vanished - In a one-night special TV event, Oxygen brings to life Payne Lindsey’s hit true crime podcast “Up and Vanished.” Check it out on Sunday November 18th at 7 on Oxygen. Simple Contacts - Simple Contacts lets you conveniently renew your contact lens prescription & reorder your contacts from anywhere in minutes. The vision test is only $20, their contact lens prices are unbeatable, and standard shipping is free. Get $20 off your contacts at or enter code JUNKIE20 at checkout. Care/of - Care/of is a monthly subscription vitamin service that delivers completely personalized vitamin and supplement packs right to your door. For 25% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, visit TakeCareOf.com and enter code JUNKIE. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on
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Ep 61: Heart Attack or Poison? (Cynthia Sommer Trial)
10/29/2018
Ep 61: Heart Attack or Poison? (Cynthia Sommer Trial)
On February 18, 2002, 23-year-old Marine Sergeant Todd Sommer collapsed at the home he shared with his wife, Cynthia. An autopsy concluded that Todd had died from a heart attack, but years later, Cynthia was arrested and charged with murder. A special thank you to Allen Bloom, one of Cynthia's attorneys, for speaking with me about the case. Sponsors in this episode: Buzz Book - Create something memorable with a Buzz Book, the new, softcover photo book by Nations Photo Lab. Go to and use code JUNKIE to get your first Buzz Book for free. Simple Contacts - Simple Contacts lets you conveniently renew your contact lens prescription & reorder your contacts from anywhere in minutes. Get $20 off your contacts at or enter code JUNKIE20 at checkout. CALM - CALM is the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Interested in trying? For a limited time, Court Junkie listeners can get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription at . It includes unlimited access to ALL of Calm’s amazing content and premium programs. You Can’t Make This Up - a new podcast from Netflix that takes a look behind the scenes of the documentaries and true stories everyone’s talking about, including: Making A Murderer, Wild Wild Country, Evil Genius, and more. Available on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, or your preferred podcast destination. Go listen, subscribe and review now! Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on
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Ep 60: What Happened To Mark Stover? (Michiel Oakes Trial)
10/15/2018
Ep 60: What Happened To Mark Stover? (Michiel Oakes Trial)
On October 28, 2009, there was a fatal encounter between 57-year-old Mark Stover and 42-year-old Michiel Oakes. Prosecutors say Michiel committed premeditated murder, but Michiel says it was something else. Who will the jury believe? Sponsors in this episode: You Can’t Make This Up - a new podcast from Netflix that takes a look behind the scenes of the documentaries and true stories everyone’s talking about, including: Making A Murderer, Wild Wild Country, Evil Genius, and more. Available on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, or your preferred podcast destination. Go listen, subscribe and review now! Buzz Book - Create something memorable with a Buzz Book, the new, softcover photo book by Nations Photo Lab. Go to and use code JUNKIE to get your first Buzz Book for free. Simple Contacts - Simple Contacts lets you conveniently renew your contact lens prescription & reorder your contacts from anywhere in minutes. Get $20 off your contacts at or enter code JUNKIE20 at checkout. Osso Good - Made using only the highest quality ingredients, like grassfed and finished beef and organic veggies, Osso Good offers more than 10 different bone broths – from classics like Beef, and Chicken to Chinese Herb infused options. Visit and use promo code JUNKIE for $15 off your first purchase. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on
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Ep 59: The Fatal Football Practice
10/01/2018
Ep 59: The Fatal Football Practice
On August 20, 2008, a tragedy occurred at the football practice at Pleasure Ridge Park High School in Louisville, Kentucky. A 15-year-old boy lost his life and a 37-year-old coach would soon face charges in his death. Sponsors in this episode: Castbox - Castbox is one of the highest rated podcast listening apps for iOS and Android. Once you've downloaded the Castbox app, click Go Premium and enter promo code “90Days” to get 3 free months of all the premium features. Osso Good - Made using only the highest quality ingredients, like grassfed and finished beef and organic veggies, Osso Good offers more than 10 different bone broths – from classics like Beef, and Chicken to Chinese Herb infused options. Visit and use promo code JUNKIE for $15 off your first purchase. Buzz Book - Create something memorable with a Buzz Book, the new, softcover photo book by Nations Photo Lab. Go to and use code JUNKIE to get your first Buzz Book for free. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on
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CJ Brief: Recalling The Judge
09/27/2018
CJ Brief: Recalling The Judge
In this Court Junkie Brief, I interview Stanford Law Professor Michele Dauber, who led the recall campaign against Judge Aaron Persky, the judge who presided over the Brock Turner case from Episode 58. We discuss why she decided to start the campaign, Judge Persky's sentencing history, and death threats she received as a result of her efforts. You can follow Professor Dauber on Twitter , and also follow their ongoing efforts to put violence against women on the ballots on Twitter . Their website should be up shortly, so be on the lookout for that at . Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on
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Ep 58: Emily Doe and the Stanford Rape Case
09/17/2018
Ep 58: Emily Doe and the Stanford Rape Case
In January 2015, a call of an unconscious female came into the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s office in Palo Alto, California. Deputies responded to a fraternity house on the Stanford campus and found an unresponsive woman who had been sexually assaulted, lying on the ground outside, behind a dumpster. The suspect was a freshman at Stanford, and the trial and sentencing that followed would make national news. I spoke with Professor Michele Dauber, a law professor at Stanford, for this episode. You can follow Professor Dauber on Twitter . For more information on what’s next for Professor Dauber’s campaign, please visit or follow them on Twitter @. The website is brand new and should be up this week or next. Sponsors in this episode: Osso Good - Made using only the highest quality ingredients, like grass-fed and finished beef and organic veggies, Osso Good offers more than 10 different bone broths – from classics like Beef, and Chicken to Chinese Herb infused options. Visit and use promo code JUNKIE for $15 off your first purchase. True Botanicals - True Botanicals bottles the highest quality natural ingredients, creating luxurious formulas that are as potent as they are pure. Go to now to get free samples, and receive $20 off orders of $40 or more with the code “junkie.” Offer restricted to first purchase only. Simple Contacts - Simple Contacts is the most convenient way to renew your contact lens prescription and reorder your brand of contacts from anywhere, in minutes. To get $20 off your first order of contacts, go to or enter code JUNKIE20 at checkout. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on
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Ep 57: The Abduction of Kamiyah Mobley
09/03/2018
Ep 57: The Abduction of Kamiyah Mobley
In 1998, a newborn baby was stolen from the University Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. The mystery would go unsolved for 18 years, until a teenager in South Carolina made a shocking discovery. Sponsors in this episode: Handy - Handy is the easy and convenient way to book home cleanings. To get your first 3-hour cleaning for just $39 when you sign up for a plan, visit and use promo code JUNKIE during checkout. True Botanicals - True Botanicals bottles the highest quality natural ingredients, creating luxurious formulas that are as potent as they are pure. Go to now to get free samples, and receive $20 off orders of $40 or more with the code “junkie.” Offer restricted to first purchase only. Care/of - Care-of is a monthly subscription vitamin service that delivers completely personalized vitamin and supplement packs right to your door. For 25% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, visit and enter code JUNKIE. CALM - CALM is the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation. CALM gives you the tools you need to live a happier, healthier and more mindful life. Go to and get 25% off a CALM Premium subscription, which includes hundreds of hours of premium programs. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on
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Case Update: Kelly Cochran (Episode 34)
07/30/2018
Case Update: Kelly Cochran (Episode 34)
In Episode 34, I covered the case of Kelly Cochran, who was accused of murdering her former lover, Christopher Regan. At her trial, Kelly maintained her innocence and instead placed the blame for Christopher's death on her husband, Jason Cochran, who had mysteriously passed away before the case went to trial. In addition to Christopher's death, Kelly was charged with Jason's murder too. In this Case Update, I pick up where I left off in Episode 34 - after Kelly went on trial for Christopher's murder. I spoke with MJ Dulmage, an author who has close ties to the case, about Kelly's recent plea deal and sentencing for the death of her husband, Jason Cochran. For more info on MJ's book, please visit . Reminder: I am currently on maternity leave and will be releasing the next regular episode towards the end of August 2018. Thank you for your patience! Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on
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Ep 56: Tragedy in Columbia, Illinois
06/25/2018
Ep 56: Tragedy in Columbia, Illinois
In May 2009, a tragedy hit the small St. Louis suburb of Columbia, Illinois. A loving mother and her two young sons were found dead in their beds. But who would do such a thing, and why? REMINDER: I will be on maternity leave for the next 8 weeks. The next episode will be released on August 20, 2018. Thank you for your patience! CORRECTION: In the episode, I refer to a woman “who was having an affair with” a married male. I should have instead said that she was “the woman with whom he was having an affair.” Sponsors in this episode: Everlywell - EverlyWell is an at-home health-testing company that offers a variety of physician-reviewed, private tests – from Food Sensitivity, to Metabolism, to Thyroid. Head to and use promo code JUNKIE to take 15% off your first order. Leesa - Leesa is an innovative direct-to-consumer online mattress brand that is also socially conscious. Get $160 off when you go to . Simple Contacts lets you renew your prescription and re-order your brand of lenses from anywhere, in minutes, through an online, self-guided vision test. Court Junkies get $30 off their first Simple Contacts order by visiting or enter the code JUNKIE at checkout. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on Music in this episode: Lochley Fells by Blue Dot Sessions - Feeling by Borrtex - Everywhere by Lee Rosevere - Noodle Opus by Blue Dot Sessions - Gone by Audiobinger - Memoir of Solitude - soli by Kai Engel -
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Ep 55: Husband vs. Wife - What Really Happened to Laura Ackerson?
06/11/2018
Ep 55: Husband vs. Wife - What Really Happened to Laura Ackerson?
In July 2011, 27-year-old Laura Ackerson went to pick up her two children from her ex-boyfriend's house, only to never be seen or heard from again. The former boyfriend is immediately a suspect, but he quickly points the finger at his new wife. After two trials, will we finally get the answers to what happened to Laura? Disclaimer: This episode contains some graphic testimony. Listener discretion is advised. Sponsors in this episode: Everlywell - EverlyWell is an at-home health-testing company that offers a variety of physician-reviewed, private tests – from Food Sensitivity, to Metabolism, to Thyroid. Head to and use promo code JUNKIE to take 15% off your first order. Smokeball - Smokeball is the only case management software that automatically records your time and activity for you. Get daily digest updates, law firm insights reports, automatic Word to PDF creation, over 14,000 automated legal forms, dedicated account management and much more! Court Junkie listeners can receive 50% off the onboarding fee when you sign up with Smokeball. Go to . Simple Contacts lets you renew your prescription and re-order your brand of lenses from anywhere, in minutes, through an online, self-guided vision test. Court Junkies get $30 off their first Simple Contacts order by visiting or enter the code JUNKIE at checkout. Leesa - Leesa is an innovative direct-to-consumer online mattress brand that is also socially conscious. Get $130 off AND a free pillow when you go to . Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on Music in this episode: Suppose It Is by Podington Bear - You Promise by Alex Mason & The Minor Emotion - Clouds by Sergey Cheremisinov - Break Through by Pictures of the Floating World - Walking by Borrtex - Not Alone by Lee Rosevere - Fourth Dimension by Alex Mason/The Minor Emotion - soli by Kai Engel -
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Ep 54: From Football Star to Rapist (Darren Sharper Case)
05/28/2018
Ep 54: From Football Star to Rapist (Darren Sharper Case)
Darren Sharper retired from the NFL a sports hero, after helping lead the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl victory in 2011. But just three years later, some shocking allegations would surface and prove that everything wasn’t as it seemed. Thank you to Ramon Antonio Vargas, for helping me with this case. Follow him on Twitter @RVargasAdvocate or email him at . Sponsors in this episode: Smokeball - Smokeball is the only case management software that automatically records your time and activity for you. Get daily digest updates, law firm insights reports, automatic Word to PDF creation, over 14,000 automated legal forms, dedicated account management and much more! Court Junkie listeners can receive 50% off the onboarding fee when you sign up with Smokeball. Go to . Everlywell - EverlyWell is an at-home health-testing company that offers a variety of physician-reviewed, private tests – from Food Sensitivity, to Metabolism, to Thyroid. Head to and use promo code JUNKIE to take 15% off your first order. Leesa - Leesa is an innovative direct-to-consumer online mattress brand that is also socially conscious. For MEMORIAL DAY, get $160 off when you go to . Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on Music in this episode: Noodle Opus by Blue Dot Sessions - Suppose It Is by Podington Bear - Not Alone by Lee Rosevere - Locked Up by Scott Holmes - Farsight by Coldnoise - modum by Kai Engel - soli by Kai Engel -
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Ep 53: The Fall From the Bedroom Window (Roger Desilets Trial)
05/14/2018
Ep 53: The Fall From the Bedroom Window (Roger Desilets Trial)
On December 6, 2011, police officers in Princeton, Massachusetts responded to a 911 call from a prominent dentist's home. When they arrived, they found the dentist's wife lying on the ground, underneath a broken third-floor window. Was it suicide, murder, or a tragic accident? Thank you to Melissa Hanson from MassLive.com for her help with this episode. Follow Melissa on Twitter - Twitter.com/Melissa__Hanson. Sponsors in this episode: One Last Breath by Lisa Jackson and Nancy Bush is a gripping novel of murder, greed, revenge…and the kind of family secrets that are worth killing for. One Last Breath is on sale now everywhere books are sold. For more info, go to . Leesa - Leesa is an innovative direct-to-consumer online mattress brand that is also socially conscious. Get $125 off AND a free pillow (!) when you go to . Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $1 a month via . If you’d like to discuss this case, please join our active discussion on the . Follow me on Music in this episode: Feathered by Blue Dot Sessions - machinery by Kai Engel - Waves by Podington Bear - Tarnish by Podington Bear - Human by Borrtex - Moon by Borrtex - Sun by Borrtex -
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